ivc flea market on sunday...

don't forget!!! it's this sunday...the irvine flea market at ivc college in irvine! the weather is supposed to be nice...not to hot...not to cool...

so, stop by and see us...

i'm working in our garage and paintin up a storm...janice and i will be in our same spot...lot 2, row 2, space 3

we have a lot of new {old} treasures to share with you...

hope to see you all there...

xoxo

lovely chair needs a new home...

this is a lovely chair...i purchased it, shabby'd it up and got in re-done in a lovely creamy white canvas material...it's all ready to go into that place in your home that has been screaming for a chair...

i've had it in my booth for awhile and thought for sure it would go right away...but before it gets dirty in the shop, i wanted to offer it at a great price of $195...

if you are interested, contact me...

xoxo

i'm expanding...

hey ladies...

i have some exciting news...i'm expanding my booth at country roads...as most of you know i have a small booth right as you enter the second building...i love my booth and i love the location!

the dealer next to me has decided to leave and when sue offered for me to expand, i prayed about it, and decided i would give it a shot...i have a lot of stuff in my garage ready for a fresh pair of eyes, so stop by and see my new additions...same local...larger spot...i'll be all in by late next week so stop by to take a peek...

xoxo

when god closes a door, he opens a window...

i just had to share this page from rachel's blog...it's so very true...when god closes a door, he opens a window...

rachel ashwell was my very first inspiration for the white shabby-d vintage furniture, the lovely fabrics with the gorgeous florals...the rugs...i still remember an outing my husband took me on...a trip to rachel's santa monica and malibu shabby chic stores...i think it was november or december...about eight years ago...i was in heaven and he even bought me my first ever rachel ashwell duvet cover which i still have on my bed...i've cherished that thing...i just bought a linen one to use as well...they are fabulous!

i just learned from a very dear friend that she is closing all her stores...that's so very sad...she has fabulous things and she will definately be missed. her stores take my breath away...i walk in and just "awwwwwwww". it's such a treat to spend time looking in her stores and feeling all the fabrics...i will definately have to stop by the newport store here soon and take a last look...

xoxo

furniture queen's website...

i just wanted to let you all know that i cancelled my website today...it's sad, but i'm trying to cut costs {like everyone else in our country these days}...but the good news is, that i will be posting items periodically on my blog. you can also find me at country roads in old towne orange as well as two shows coming up in april...ivc flea market in irvine {at ivc college} and the florl park antiques and collectibles show at the floral park home and garden tour in santa ana...

if you are ever looking for a special treasure, let me know and i just might have it or i can be on the hunt for it...

hope everyone is having a fabulous day and enjoying the sunshine!

xoxo

a special surprise from country roads this weekend...

once again, sue is showing great gratitude for the all of you dedicated customers at country roads...take a peek at her message...

"SURPRISE!! How does Country Roads “really” thank our customers? Do we bake them a cake? Nope, we give them what we think you are going to want which is this!! This week-end, on Saturday the 21st and Sunday the 22nd of March, if you bring in this e-mail, guess what? We are going to pay your sales tax on your purchase! That’s right. . . been looking at a great piece of furniture, but didn’t think you could afford it? Think about that one again, okay, because we are picking up the sales tax as our way of saying, “thank you” for all your positive support, comments on our e-mails, and just being really good customers. It means a great deal to us. All you have to do is first, just SHOP!!! When you are ready to check out, we will pay your tax so you will be saving some cash. You HAVE to have this e-mail with you! If you don’t have a printer, then I believe you can e-mail this to Kinko’s and they can print it for you. We are open daily from 10am to 5pm. So, don’t walk but run to enjoy a little shopping spree at Country Roads. In case for some reason you need the address, we are located at 204 W. Chapman, Old Towne Orange and our phone number is 714.532.3041! Again, THANK YOU for being such wonderful customers! Take care, Sue and my Country Roads Family"

what a treat! i was just at country roads yesterday and there is some great treasures, new dealers and some great prices...have fun shopping!

xoxo

urban registers...

i've been getting alot of comments on my website lately, inquiring about the fabulous registers my husband and i sell...the company "urban registers" belongs to my sister-n-law and we would just love the product! we have them in every room of our home and i just don't think enough people know about them...

my brother-n-law created the design while sitting at his drafting table at home...each of the patterns is hand crafted and are cut and shaped to achieve a non-machined, non-stamped look, resulting in spectacular grills that look and feel hand made. They are made out of solid cast aluminum and each grill has a recess on the back side to allow for flatter instation and years of great use...

they can be used on the floor, wall and/or ceiling...even outside!

all grills are shipped unpainted and available with or without screw holes.

they go great in any style home!

i've only shown you a few of the pictures that i have...they come in a multitude of shapes and sizes...large, small, square, round, rectangle...they even have some custom sizes available...we would love to hear from you...if you would like to receive additional information, please contact me directly...we also have a brochure and price list that i can mail to you if you wish.

a special message from sue at country roads...

i just wanted to share this special message from sue at country roads...we both have a special love for grandparents...enjoy...

"Happy Spring to Our Favorite Customers!! I was gardening this morning, and although it was a bit chilly, it reminded me that Spring will be here before we know it. I love Spring, a time for new beginnings as little seeds, bulbs and plants break their way through the soil, pop up and surprise us with their brilliant colors! It's a nice time to start gardening with the little ones too. I know me and my buddy, Riley (my granddaughter) will be planting our sunflower seeds anyday now! You know, everyone of us that is involved in Country Roads one way or another, LOVE Country Roads! We've worked hard to create a "feel good" shopping environment for you guys, and create displays that are fun and give you ideas for your own homes as well. I may be just a bit prejudiced, but I think we also have some of the most affordable prices than most! I put together a little slideshow for you (the link is below). It is about "Johnnye Merle Gardens & Nursery". Lots of pictures for you to enjoy, some nice music, and a little story about my mom, Johnnye Merle. And for those of you that wonder how we are doing these days with the craziness of our world: well, we're staying busy and postive and me, "I'm busy watching my garden grow"! No time for the negative when you've got beautiful flowers blooming!! I look forward to seeing you soon, and hope you enjoy the pictures of our gardens!
Take care, Sue and My Country Roads Family"
Link to this Smilebox: http://smilebox.com/playEmail/4f4441344f5451304e3377784e7a55794d6a4d324d413d3d0d0a

my baby's birthday!

i'm off a couple of days, but my baby just turned 14! yikes!!!

he goes to high school next year and although i'm excited to see what he does with his life, i'm scared and concerned...as any mother would be. i've already had one of my precious children finish high school and college and now the other is on his way...

other than the 8th grade attitude and TEMPORARY fall in grades, he is a joy to my heart...i love him very much and only wish god's blessings in his life forever...

i love you shannan...happy birthday!

xoxo

my booth at country roads...

okay ladies...here's what's left over from the flea market on sunday...check it out...

i was cruising through country roads the other day and everyone's bringing in their treasures for spring...if you have not been their, you have to go and check it out...a lot of wrought iron, bunnies, and spring colors...

have a great day...

xoxo

the sun was shining at the irvine flea market!

it was a gorgeous day in irvine on sunday! we had a great day and there were a lot of shoppers out enjoying the sunshine and the treasures...i saw a lot of full market carts! those of us in cali really know how to enjoy the sunshine...spending the morning at the flea market and the afternoon at the beach...what could be better!

thanks to all of you that came out to see us...

if you see anything you can't live without, drop me a line...we might still have it...

xoxo