Crazy Quilt Love

I have been dreaming about a new look for my bedroom, and would love a crazy quilt like the one pictured above.


Or this one.


Or this.


Or perhaps a neutral colored duvet



with a few of Liane's pillows?

The local consignment shop had a very pretty, very reasonable priced crazy quilt a few months ago but I hesitated and missed it. Oh, well! Another will come my way at some point. I am a firm believer in picturing in your mind what you are looking for or need, and it will appear (within reason--picturing a million dollars does not seem to make materialize in your bank account :P). I am going to dream of quilts and a few other things I would love to stumble across at the thrift shop.

How about you? What are you dreaming about?

xo

One of my favorite recipes!

Cherry Coffee Cake Muffins

Back in Business

Whew! After two long road trips in as many weeks, I am starting to catch my breath again and am ready to get down to business!

In between trips to the pool and activities with my favorite six year-old, I will be updating At Home With Henry this week. I have already added a few dresses and the AMAZING antique ribbon rosette above. About forty more items (dresses, some super cute jumpsuits and shoes!) will also be in this week.

AND... I have one more project, which I will be announcing and asking for your participation in later this week! It is something that will be fun (and hopefully!) helpful for all of us!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday--ours is HOT!

xo

Pop-Up Sale in NYC this weekend!

I am participating in a pop-up sale in New York this weekend, and am asking some of my blog friends to help spread the word! I won't physically be there, but have sent paintings; rag rugs; felted pear key rings and a hooked wool piece.

After reading my Napa Valley guide on Design*Sponge, Jocelyn Joson (who lives in New York and happens to also have a home in Napa) contacted me so see if I would like to participate in her bi-monthly sales. This weekend will be the first one I have contributed to, and I wish I could be there in person! Having met Jocelyn, I am sure everything will be superb. She is a former Martha Stewart designer with fantastic taste and an amazing eye for detail.

If you are in the area, please stop by to say, "Hello!" to Jocelyn and perhaps do a little shopping!

Big hugs.

One-Piece Swimsuit Roundup

I am so in love with my deadstock 1950s Jantzen swimsuit (geez, can you tell? I have been gushing over it all day!) from Meow Vintage in Long Beach, CA.

I had been looking at one-pieces for a few weeks in search of something to wear to the public pool with Henry before I stumbled upon this one. Here are some of my favorites:


Absinthe Art Nouveau Inspired One Piece Swimsuit


Biarritz Strapless Maillot


Submerged Watercolor Maillot


Point One Piece Swimsuit--Black and White Curves


Rainbow graph One-Piece

Do you have any favorites for this summer?

xoxo

Pin It Forward

The lovely and talented Victoria of SfGirlByBay is hosting an event called Pin It Forward, and today it is my turn to share with you What Home Means To Me!

My home is not complete without...


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Delicious morning coffee...


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Lots of pretty pattern and color...


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Handmade, handmade, handmade...


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Subtle touches of girliness...


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A cozy place to sleep...


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An outdoor space to relax and read...

And, most importantly...

These two faces.

To see more inspirational pinboards (and to create your own!) visit Pinterest. I will give you fair warning, though--it can be habit forming!

And, of course, please check in tomorrow with Cassaundra to see what home means to her!

GIVEAWAY WINNER!

We have been babysitting this little old man, Elliot, for a few days while his Mama is off getting married. He earned his keep by helping me draw the winner for the CSN giveaway.

And the winner is...

BECKY!!!

I will forward your info to the CSN people, who will contact you about your giftcard.

Thanks so much to everyone who entered!

xoxo

GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY!

Some lovely folks at CSN Stores asked if I would like to host a giveaway for my readers, and of course, I answered, "YES!" CSN Stores carry everything you can imagine, from lights to rugs to shoes and more.

You have the chance to win a $60 giftcard to any of the CSN Stores! To enter, simply leave a comment **on this post** and please make sure to include your email address so I can easily contact the winner.

You may gain ONE extra entry by either Tweeting, posting to Facebook or writing on your blog about the contest. Please be sure to let me know in the comments if you do any of these!

Here are some of my favorite items in the $60 (or less) range...


Offi Dachsund Lamp (OK just over $60, but I love him!)


George Nelson Ball Clock


Latigo Leathers Vyntage Foldover Clutch


Luichiny Sandals


kid O Set III Geometric Block Set

A winner will be chosen at random and announced on Friday, June 11 at 9 am.

Good Luck!

XOXOXO

We went to the first wedding of the summer last night and I won't lie: I have been moving S-L-O-W-L-Y all. day. Like, **really slowly**.

I had fallen in love with this necklace made by Rubyellen a few weeks ago, and decided to make something similar to wear with my purple dress.



Here is the only photo I have been able to snag off Facebook so far of the necklace and dress in action. Obviously poor quality (and heavily cropped!), but you get the idea. If any better photos surface I will share!

P.S. Yes! Those are shoulder pads. :)

I found SO many cute vintage dresses this morning! Reopening At Home With Henry Vintage has given me such a creative boost and I am loving every minute of it.

Where are you getting creative boosts these days?

xoxo