pretty painted mason jars...

Just popping in to say hi and to share my new favorite treasures, pretty painted mason jars...

...a thoughtful gift from a friend (thank you xo).

I am slowly putting some finishing touches on my living room/den makeover.

Having too much fun enjoying life by the lake at my campground!

I promise to share the rooms real soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

happy independence day...

As I am nestled among the pines in America's Hometown I wish you all a Happy Independence Day!!

Every night before the Fourth of July I host a party here at my campground.

We gather early afternoon for some appetizers and a few drinks before we head down to the lake for music, fun for the kids and a bonfire. 

We then head back to my site for a late dinner ~ and a few more drinks.

We.have.so.much.fun!!!

This year I received this beautiful, handmade tablecloth from my girlfriend Lisa...

Look how pretty the ruffled edge is...all from bandanas ~ isn't it cute!!

Love the pockets for utensils...

I will treasure it always Lisa...thank you...love you!

Thank you for stopping by...be safe, have fun and enjoy your day!

random whites...

 Today I would love to be able to show you my wonderful white piece I bought out of Karen's new little garden spot at the shop but I can't.

You see it is buried behind all my "stuff" for the event.

I have been working every afternoon on this, that and the other thing ~ trying to pull it all together.

I spend my mornings out and about since I can drive now!

Yes I am smiling!!

So I thought I would share with you a few random whites from around my nest.

First, some pretties from a gift my thoughtful friend Sandi sent me...

Lovely handmade card tucked in with my gifts.

Beautiful little paper heart kissed with glitter.

I bought this old shutter hardware piece...

I am hoping to collect a few more unique "S"s for my studio...

A few weeks ago I found this sweet vintage book...

You know I have a weakness for these old beauties.  I recently sold a few that I liked but did not love so I think I can keep this one... 

I do love it!  When I took a peek inside I noticed this...

The book has a fishing story in it (we won't dwell on the bad day part)!  Not that my fisherman will notice that this book is a new find but at least I can justify it!!

Next I would like to share this beautiful gift from Judy over at French Laundry from the Pay It Forward 2011 project I participated in...

A stunning lavender sachet for my Paris Hotel Suite...

Thank you so much Judy!

I mailed off my packages yesterday ~ sorry for the delay girls!

Oh and yesterday I received another package in the mail...

I was giddy with excitment...

It is heavenly...

Thank you Fifi!!

Thank you for visiting today!

Big thanks to Kathleen for hosting White Wednesday ~ I am off to Faded Charm to poke around before I head out and about!

old beauty...

Happy Friday!  To celebrate the day I am joining Debra over at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday!  I thought I would share with you this old beauty I received from my thoughtful sister in law Christine...

A wonderful chippy old cracker tin!  Thank you again Christine, you are so sweet! I found the perfect place for it on the ledge above my couch...

It also looks great holding all the beautiful cards I received from family and friends...

As the beautiful flower arrangements I received are beginning to fade away I had fun saving a few blooms and scattering them around my nest...

...inviting Spring to hurry up...

I am keeping my fingers crossed that I feel well enough to do a little treasure hunting this weekend!  What do you have planned?

I am so happy you stopped by and hope you have a wonderful day!!