White Trash to Treasure

We all the know the old saying "one woman's trash is anothers treasure".

I find the best treasure trash is white and of course this fits in perfectly with

the shades of inspiration color of the week, white. I love sharing my treasures, most will stay in their "vintage" (not the word my husband uses) state, others will be given a a little personal flair. I'll share some of the make-overs as they happen.

This old commode makes a wonderful gardening station

I won't even think about redoing it-I could never compete with it's charm

A old rocking chair is perfect for a planter for my favorite geranium

An old soup tureen has seen better days but it was so treasured great care was given when it was pieced back together as a result of being broken. I can only imagine the stories it could tell.

Thanks for visiting.

Enjoy!

Kelley

Good Morning Green!

A wonderful way to start a GREEN Saturday morning

at our house.

Happy Saturday!

Enjoy,

Kelley

A Little More Green

I am having fun taking pictures featuring GREEN, without the Shades Of Inspiration group I wouldn't have taken the time to take these pics. Lucky me! I always look back over our summer and think "Oh I should have taken a picture of this or that" I will be feeling a little less of that by participating in COLOR OF THE WEEK.

This is baby "Splash" she is what we call a Red Roan

This is "Mo" one of our wonderful mommies

This is the Crafts Barn-LOTS of fun happens here!

Enjoy!

Kelley

All the Beauty of Summer

Summer is trying it's best to arrive in Northern Michigan, still more chilly days than not but these pictures taken for THE SHADES OF INSPIRATION are proof that warmer days are on the way.

Wildflowers that surround our pastures

One of the foals taking a mid-morning nap

Every summer we are delighted with more and more ferns

More surprises from the rock garden

When we do have leaves on the trees they look like giant broccoli trees

Enjoy,

Kelley

Yea, A New Swap!

A Fun new SWAP!

The sweet ladies at Sweet Goodness Swaps have asked us to answer the

following questions so we can get to know each other

so here goes:

20 Questions!

Let's Get to Know Each Other And Play 20 Questions!

1. What is your favorite Summer Drink(s)?

Tazo Purple Passion Ice Tea AND Sangria...well not at the same time-one drink at a time

2. What is your favorite Summer Activity?

Doing anything OUTSIDE!

3. If you could spend a lazy afternoon reading, what would be in your hands?

A mindless summer book.

4. What is your favorite type of craft/art medium?

Mosaics

5. What is one art/craft supply you absolutely have been dying to have or try?

Precious Metal Clay...I just don't have enough time to dive into a new craft. I'm already suffering from Craft Deficit Syndrome-I go like a wild woman from one project to another, half the time not finishing one before the next 10 are started.

6. What are your favorite colors in our 'rainbow sherbet' theme? Pink, lime green, yellow, orange, aqua (or blue)

Pink and Lime Green always make me smile

7. What is your favorite sweet treat?

Sweet Tarts

8. Are there any craft or art supplies you would NOT be interested in receiving?

I can't imagine!

9. What is your favorite song today?

I can't believe I'm admitting this...Love Shack, it reminds me of summers gone by.
That is so age telling.

10. How do you 'pamper' yourself during the hot summer days?

Turning on the AC

11. Do you have any kidlets or pets?

One Darling Daughter who turns 22 tomorrow (I was 12 when I had her :)

Sailor the scardy cat doberman

Abilene Spectacular a.k.a. Abbey, the the best Aussie in the world

Cutter, a yorkie that would be considered my empty nest syndrome. He is the BEST WORST dog we have owned.

AND

Way too many beautiful horses

12. What is your best potluck dish for summer get togethers?

Crunchy Romaine Salad with a few cashews thrown in

13. If you could take a summer vacation anywhere, where would it be?

I don't want to go on vacation in the summer because out little town is a vacation fairy land from June to October. NOW winter is a different matter, BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

14. Describe your decorating style. Does that say anything about your personality?

Excessive! I don't think we need to analyze that-it might break the flow

15. What are your initials?

KCL

16. Why do you like to join swaps?

I love swaps! I love getting an "assignment" for a project I would never otherwise do AND getting to know new friends all over the world is the BEST!

17. You have 25 dollars to spend just on you for a little treat. What do you buy? ((you can list more than one thing)

A lonely little piece of furniture that is in need of a new home and facelift.

18. What's one craft supply or art supply you absolutely can not live without?

Razor blades

19. Who's the last person you hugged?

The most wonderful man in the world, my husband.

20. What's your favorite number and why?

11

When I showed horses as a kid I always had great success when my number would be 11. My poor mother would have to take us very early so I could make sure I got 11
AND
our daughter was born on June 11th

So in celebration of the Parasol let's get started!

Enjoy!,

Kelley

Playing the Color Game

The I saw red challenge was a great success, thanks Sarah for such a great idea!

Visit the I saw red flicker site to see every thing RED and how much fun we had.

We had so much fun we are on to a new color-GREEN, we will be posting our green pics

on flicker, Just click HERE to see GREEN AND IF YOU LIKE TO JOIN US PLEASE DO!

Enjoy your color tour!

Kelley

Just under the RED wire

I signed up for the I SAW RED challenge that Sadie was so nice to host this fun event. I looked at everything different this week, a virtual RED scavanger hunt. Here are some of my fav reds.

I love red transferware!
Cute, Cute, CUTE! A little butter dish from a day gone by.
This is my favorite painting in my house. I love all the colors but the RED makes it really POP.
The artist is Margret Longthorn a very talented Michigan artist.

ENJOY RED!

Kelley

PRIORITIES , JUNE GIVE AWAY& BB SWAP

What takes priority in your life??? Hummmmm...I had the Oprah Show on yesterday and Reba McEntire was on and was saying NOW is the best time of her life, why...because she has stopped trying to please everyone and realizes that her happiness takes priority. I think this is a lesson that we hear a lot these days but not many of us put it into practice.


Today I was so reminded of this lesson. I had way to much to do (at least in my mind), most of it was stuff that I really didn't want to do and things I DID WANT TO DO but felt they didn't take priority. I wanted to take pictures for the RED challenge (see sidebar) I wanted to complete my June GiveAway gift, a sea treasure necklace that I promised my blog readers. Well I did do some of the stuff I didn't want to do but then I threw all caution to the wind and did one of the things I DID WANT to do (feeling a bit guilty, although I got over it quickly). I completed the necklace and had so much fun making it that I made an accessory piece for it. Guess what after I took a little time to do what I really wanted to do the other stuff didn't look so big and bad. So just a reminder do something for you that makes you happy and in turn it makes life a little brighter and lighter which makes everyone around you happier.


O.K. enough of my rambling...I would love to hear what you do that makes your day a little brighter.





Oh yes if you leave a comment this month you will be entered in my June GiveAway, the sea treasure necklace that is loaded with aquamarine and fresh water pearls with a matching single strand necklace that can also be wrapped twice to make a bracelet.

Check out my etsy shop this weekend. I have created a few new necklaces and bracelets that I will be listing tomorrow and Saturday.

LOOK at these panels I received as a result of the Birds and Bonnets Swap
hosted by Karla and Beth.


Thank you!

Jeanie from Lansing, Michigan
Joyce R
Lisa at LaughLisaLaugh (love that blog name)
Wendy at Wendyhue

I will think of all 4 of you ladies when I sit at my desk and enjoy your beautiful panels.


















Thanks for visiting and please stop by again.

Enjoy!

Kelley

Great New Blog!

THE SECRET IS IN THE SAUCE this is the blog that all fun bloggers need to visit. Two wild and crazy girls,(I really don't know them but if you use leopard print on your blog you qualify for wild and crazy) Heather and Tiffany have given us a place that we can all gather, to meet and LOL with other great bloggers.

Hope to see you there.

Kelley

The Class of 2008 Complete

I need to do so many things...but I have been waiting for our last foal for the last 3 days and nights (always with one eye open) and am in need of sleep. We finished the foaling season on a great note, easy birth, beautiful baby and happy mommy. Before my entire nights sleep I just wanted to pay tribute to last years' class, they are no longer the babies and will have to grow up very fast in the next few months. It seems like they were just born but we have a new class and I hope to introduce you to the new cast of characters soon.

First, I need to finish my June Giveaway gift...how does a sea treasure necklace sound?

I hope it lives up to it's name.