"On The Road Again"

     After a long week of work I must admit that I really do look forward to going thrifting and hoping that I find something. Well, let me rephrase that...they're always things to find but I just like trying on a budget.

     I saw several beautiful pair of antique sconces that would make any home beautiful at the Consignment Shop in Santa Barbara for $99 each. Actually when you think of their uniqueness and knowing that these beautiful one of a kind items originate out of some fabulous homes in Santa Barbara, it's worth the price. Besides, if you really love it and it makes your home special...then it's worth every penny.

     Can you can tell I'm thinking of them...by george..I'm going back to get them, I just hope they'll be there. (Mumbling to myself...."I just hate it when I pass up something and think of it for another week only to find that it's gone when I return again...not to mention the extra gas cost!")

     So, here's what I found today and they were all super, duper (is that a word) great deals.

     Enjoy and thanks for dropping by for a visit! Did something inspire you?

     The Blue Farmhouse.

     Red Le Creuset Pot 

4 Beige Homer Laughlin Platters

Oval Gold Mirror

(I will repaint the mirror white and give it an aged- antique look like my other mirrors)

"Home Is Where The Heart Is"

     My home my never grace the pages of a national magazine (yet)...but it's mine and I love it. There's no secret that I absolutely love blue & white colors, but my home isn't just blue and white...it's a reflection of all the things that I love aesthetically and bring comfort to my family. Oooo...I just heard my overflowing garage and attic say "Amen" as it overflows with things waiting to come inside.

     I probably will never stop collecting, thrifting, planning and dreaming about ways to beautify my home. Which means I'll blog and look at your blogs and glean ideas, inspiration and probably say "Wow", "Ooo" then sink back into my comfy sofa and look out of the big picture window and think "there's no place like home".

     So, please keep inspiring me and I'll aspire to do the same for you all while I work on the things I don't like in my home (carpeted floor and those ugly window blinds) Yikes!

     Until next time... The Blue Farmhouse.

I love Polish Pottery

Collections of linens

Some of my favorites

Restoring old chandeliers

Collection of dishes

Brown and White transfer ware

Old suitcases and blue & white night stand

Bedroom glimpse

Beautiful flower fields in my backyard

"Sweet Repeats" Find

     After a quick lunch I head to "Sweet Repeats" to inventory my vendor space because I haven't been by for about a week. Everything looked okay except I needed to tidy things up and sweep, but I also need to freshen things up and bring in new displays.

     So, before leaving I walk around the store and look what I found! Yep, another old trunk and this cost me only $10.00 which feels like "free". Of course, I go to see what my hubby thought and explained that I will clean it up and use it for display only. He agreed and after work I hurry to take pictures so that I can show you.

     I'm excited because I have some good items whirling around in my head and hope that they turn out the way I imagine. So what do you think?

     Until next time happy thrifting and collecting.

     The Blue Farmhouse.

     After work shot

Not in perfect condition but I can work with it

Writing on one side

Peeled sticker

     (By the way the faded paper inside is a beautiful blue and beige paisley print. I love it!) 

"Memoriable-Memorial Day"

     My Memorial Day was spent with my hubby and together we took a little road trip and had a blast! I wasn't expecting or looking to find any treasures on this outing, because a lot of places were closed.

     But, I'm happy to share with you an unexpected treasure we discovered on this road trip through Guadalupe and into Arroyo Grande called "The Oak Pit BBQ Company". Now, I'm no food critic but this place is worth the stop and we plan to return again and again. The aroma was the first reason we made a U-turn and then we were pleasantly greeted by a warm and friendly staff, hot food and quick service.

     Because this was our first time, I cautiously chose the barbecue pulled pork sandwich, fries and cole slaw meal. It was indescribably delicious, tender and oh so good.

     So, I just had to take some pictures to share with you and if you are ever in the area do yourself a huge favor, stop and eat.

     Enjoy and until next time... The Blue Farmhouse.

Food critic I'm not!

Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich

Hubby's digging in

Fingers required

All done...I want more

You've gotta go

Thank you road partner

"Dinner For Two"

     I hate to admit that we eat out way more than we should...and that's because our schedules seem to have us criss-crossed, only meeting together at night, and even then not at the same time. But, despite hectic work schedules, appointments, school and chores I love to cook and entertain.

     So, tonight I made one of our family favorite meals "Fettuccine with Chicken & Onion Cream Sauce" and it was delicious.

     I'm also skeptical about posting this and yet anxious to hear your thoughts (yikes), just remember food photographer I'm not, but lover of all things good and beautiful I am.

     Thanks for dropping by and until we meet again... The Blue Farmhouse.

Prep work

Let's add the chicken breast 

Setting the table

It's ready!

Mine

Theirs