Thank You Romantic Country, Happy Halloween, The Winner & A 6 Week Giveaway

Hi there!!!

Thank you Romantic Country for featuring our

Halloween home in your August/October 2011 issue.

   When I styled and photographed this shoot I had so much fun because

it was Halloween, which happens to be one of our favorite holidays. 

I love to use vintage decor when I decorate for the Holidays.

Hope you enjoy!

(these images were taken with my old Nikon)

I wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween.

 The winner of the Rachel Ashwell giveaway is…

Kerrie of Sea Cottage!

Congratulations!

Thank you everyone for entering.

Last but, not least.

One of my favorite stores is having a 6 week giveaway!

YES, 6 weeks of giveaways!!! Check out

A BEAUTIFUL MESS NOW!!!

First giveaway is retailed over $800.00!!!

Have a beautiful day

~lulu

Rachel Ashwell Book Signing & A Giveaway

Hi all!!!

I had the pleasure of attending Rachel Ashwells book signing a few weeks ago.

It was held in the evening at the Santa Monica store.

I always enjoy going to the  boutique, not just because

I am visiting with good friends  but, I always leave feeling very inspired.

   

I LOVE her new book. Rachel and I had a conversation about how this particular book emulates an artistic view into all the different kinds of worlds of Shabby Chic. Different from the frilly pinks and whites we have been use to and will always love.  This book evokes a warmer, moodier tone. It confirms how her mind is filled with endless ideas and creative beauty.  It was such a privilege to see Gisela Torres working her magic.  I was so lucky and enjoyed being a part of  the behind-the-scenes of this book , then to finally see how it all came together is truly amazing.   Some of my friends are listed as a resource in the book. Kymberley Fraser of A Beautiful Mess and Maria Bartelot of The Agoura Antique Mart. You might even see a little something in there by me.

 To celebrate her new book. I am having a giveaway but, the best part is you will get a copy signed by Rachel. One lucky reader will get this book and all 190 glorious pages of beautiful homes.

This giveaway will also be open on our Facebook page and our Facebook

friends will also have a chance to win.

You can also leave a comment at the end of this post and or follow us on our blog and “Like” our Facebook page....For additional entries, add it to your sidebar, or you can post about the giveaway to any social networking sites, twitter, facebook, and blogger!!! Please come back and leave a separate comment for each site you post about the giveaway on. Anonymous entries please make sure you leave an email address with your entry, so we can get it to you if you win . Giveaway is open internationally as well!! Good luck!!!

Giveaway end Friday October 28th.

Have an inspirational day.

~lulu

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Remnants of the Past…Part 2

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a few more pictures of Remnants of the Past.  Judy Watkins, family, staff and vendors did a spectacular job.  You can see more images on her blog.  I had so many pictures that I had to split the post in two. I was privileged to get in before the event started and thousands  of people showed up. This is a view from the outside looking down one of the isle.

You can see Part 1 here of the inside.

I have linked a lot of great vendors here today. You may want to book mark and save these.

This vignette was styled by Atelier de Campagne.These guys have amazing style and stunning, one-of-a-kind European finds. You can visit them on their blog, and on Facebook.

 

I love old sign’s and wish I didn’t pass this up.

I was so busy taking picture that I forgot to get this. Trinidad do you still have it???

 

This vignette reminds me of Italy. When we were kids we would go to the Mercato in the morning, they mostly sell food but, some sold goods..  We love Europe and hope to someday return and  take our children there to meet the rest of my  family and visit my dad.

 Baskets are another favorite of mine. I especially love the ones with old letters and  numbers on them. I should have grabbed this one  because it has the initial L+D on it, perfect for my boys,  Luke and Dustin.

The men of Atelier de Campagne, Trinidad , Martin & Johann.

They are so sweet, be sure and visit them.

These beautiful gals have lovely taste and are my very favorite people and vendors. I never leave empty handed when visiting them. Tina, Karen of L.A Junk, Victoria Stoehr Designs, & Marilyn Thompson. These girls are also a part of A Beautiful Mess. Check out their links.

Marilyn Thompson’s styling and booth.

 Wonderful set up by Terry of The Vintage Bricoleur. This was the first time I met  her and she had a great space.This gal is very talented and so nice,  visit her blog here.

 

 

 Last but, not least I finally got the opportunity to  meet Brooke & Steve Giannetti authors of Patina Style.  My new favorite design book. I ordered their book month’s ago.. .They also have a creative blog, which everyone knows about called Velvet & Linen. Their blog was one of the many blogs I first started to follow and I continue to follow. They were so gracious and kind.

THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE.

 

They shopped around here at Ormolu.

This is their gorgeous new book.

I really enjoyed photographing this event. Keep your eyes open as you might see this featured somewhere else!!! The next show is in June and I hope to attend once again.

Oh ya!!!

Check out Jennifer Rizzo's creative new Vintage Tea Collection and her Winter Nesting giveaway worth $500 dollars!!! Visit here to see what is happening.

We will be having a great giveaway next that you won’t want to miss!
Ciao,

~lulu

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Remnants of the Past…Part 1

 Hi everyone!!!

This past weekend my family and I spent some time in San Luis Obispo.

Judy Watkins, family, staff and vendors held a flea market event Remnants of the Past that was OVER the top,

AMAZING!!!

Rated number 1 in the U.S ., and I can see why!

I was so excited to photograph the fun and share it with you. I was like a kid in a candy store.

I took a lot of  photographs. This was a two day event, so I decided to split this post in two.

Let’s meet some of my favorite vendors.

The grounds where picturesque! I shot this image of the sun rising for a perfect day.

It was held in the Expo event center at the Madonna Inn. My son loved the room we stayed in,

it was a cowboy themed room and his imagination ran wild.

This was what I saw when I first walked in!

My mouth dropped open when I saw Kimberley Fraser of A Beautiful Mess booth. Very creative.

There was so much to see! Over 100 vendors.

(WARNING: I use, stunning, gorgeous, amazing, love, so, and many more of my favorite words over and over, so don’t say I didn’t warn you. LOL)

It was a fall  themed event, and the vendor’s went all out!

Here is a close up of A Beautiful Mess, booth. I love the old wine barrels and pumpkins.

The structure was huge.

The vignettes were set up with attention to detail, and so there was so much inspiration.

Yes, I went home with a few finds myself.

Doesn’t this look like large barrels of wheat?

Truly STUNNING.

 

Here is a snap shot of Victoria Stoehrs booth.

WOW, this women sets up beautiful vignettes and is

very creative. Everyone worked so hard on their displays.

 

I found some gorgeous jewelry, from A Beautiful Mess.

These pillows are from Erik and Daniel of Euro Linens.

They are a beautiful couple that work very hard on their products, and are always smiling.

Here is a close-up of my favorite pillow.

Some French letters.

You all know how much I love old books wrapped in twine.

This is one of my favorite booths. I love the chippy white

shutters, and candelabras.

I ordered of few of these pumpkins from A Beautiful Mess. I can’t wait to show

you what I do with them.

Isn’t this stunning???

Any ideas of what you could do with this???

This booth is Ormolu. Deborah has such a creative imagination. I will have more

images of her one-of-a-kind booth in day two.

 

 

First prize big anyone???

I don’t know what this is,but it looks hand made and so unique.

More lovely jewelry from Victoria Stoehr. Check out her website.

Isn’t this a clever way to display French transfer ware? My favorite.

Another one of my favorite booths, I love the religious relics and all the chippy white

and gray furniture.

The bottles  and chandelier’s are to die for. I want one of these little homes that hold

the religious figurines in.

…that is all for now folks,

to be continued….

Have a wonderful day!

~lulu

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