"Unforced Rhythms of Home"

     For every piece I find my goal is not to create a home that is contrived but relaxed, family-friendly, and of course beautiful...

     One piece at a time! Until next time happy collecting, thrifting and thank you for dropping by.

     The Blue Farmhouse

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Blue Farmhouse Finds

Mirrors

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Mirrors

Ornate frames

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Happy hunting

"More Ironstone"

Brown & White Ironstone

Mixing and matching

     I'm finding it necessary to be very selective (picky) when it comes to adding more dishes to an already expansive collection. So I walked away...came back much later because I just couldn't or wouldn't resist this find.

     Thank you for dropping by and until next time happy collecting, thrifting and  finding more "picky" finds!

The Blue Farmhouse

"A Definite Favorite"

     ...And just what do I love about this shop EvEryThINg and EVerYtiMe I'm in Santa Barbara I pop in just to be inspired and dream. I'd recommend that you do the same but if you can't just click here to read more about "Rooms & Gardens." 

     Thank you for dropping by to see what inspires me...oh before I forget what's your favorite shop? Go ahead you can list more than one!

The Blue Farmhouse

"Just My Imagination"

     What if you could take up residency in a favorite shop? How long? I'm not sure because it's just pure fantasy anyway. However crazy it sounds my choices aren't difficult at all. Oh no I can't just make one choice...how about two? Drum rolls please. One of my choices is "Avec Moi Decor" in Los Olivos. I first met Michele the proprietress of this beautiful shop in November 2011 when she graciously agreed to an interview with me.

     Since my initial visit Michele has relocated to a stunning building right in the center of town. It's been awhile, but I just recently took a drive for a bite to eat at Paninos...and peek inside to see what had changed. Absolutely nothing...just still breath taking and stunning finds at every turn.

     I hope you'll return for my other choice...

     So until next time happy collecting, thrifting and dreaming about your favorite shop(s).

     The Blue Farmhouse

"New Finds...New Model"

Too heavy...but she's trying

Can I just pose for you...Grandma?

I know...How bout' hide and seek?

I like this new model after all!

Too beautiful to resist

Bridgewood & Son England

"Lorraine"

     I certainly love all the pieces that I found over the weekend... and I appreciate the help of my new model displaying them. The black chandelier will look great any any room of the house and the oval shaped soup tureen is just gorgeous. I'm always drawn to the lithograph and illustrations of these baptismal certificates and of course the older the more beautiful. So I'll either repaint the current frame or repurpose with another one and if it doesn't work out it's okay because I acquired it for pennies...literally!

     Until next time happy collecting, thrifting and finding beautiful things for your home. Thank you for dropping by and please do come again.