La Shoppe La Inspiration

The Blue Pear shop, I dream of shops like this.

You know those shops you walk in and think "I'm home".

Yes, I did bring that pillow home.

My trip to Chicagoland was full of treasure hunting.

This was a city square filled with antiques, shops and cafes.

Treasures everywhere and it brings a tear to my eye what I left behind.

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This is a meant to be story.

My cousin was coming up the stairs in one antique store,

just as I was ready to go down the stairs.

I thought there wasn't anything I wanted on that floor.

I decided to give it one more round and saw this on the wall.

So glad my cousin came up those stairs

or I would have missed it.

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Speaking of my cousin,

she brought a box of vintage goodies that day.

We shopped even before we left the house.

Some of the gorgeous pieces from that box, shops and flea markets.

Merci, cousin, you always share the most beautiful treasures.

I did not get to bring it all home with me.

Mom will be shipping a box to me soon.

I promise to share, once again, 

more of the wonderful treasures I found.

Jeanne d'Arc Living

Why is it some decisions take forever

and other decisions, 

there is absolutely no hesitation at all?

Perhaps it's fear of the unknown that causes us to hesitate

and excitement that causes us to say I'm doing this.

I cannot describe the excitement of this decision.

Jeanne d'Arc Living contacted me and asked me if I would

 consider becoming a retailer and sell their products/magazines in my shop.

It took me some time to decide

but after careful consideration, 

I placed my first order.

Soon to be in my shop

the beautiful and French Nordic style of

Jeanne d'Arc Living.

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My trip home to Chicago was amazing.

I will have more pictures in another post real soon.

Here are a few quick shots of some

 of the treasures found during our hunts.

The Blue Pear was one incredible shop.

I promise to share more soon.

My head is still in the clouds.

French Friday Giveaway

It's A French Friday Giveaway

This month's giveaway is.......wait for it.....

Winning name will be announced

on

Friday, May 24th

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My shops will be filled with all kinds of treasures by then.

A Little Bit French Parisgal56 on Etsy

A Little Bit French Shop on Blogger

Seriously, isn't it your turn to win already?

Squeezing in Some Time

I'm shopping, packing and getting ready for a trip to visit with family & friends.

The man and pup will be left on their own at home,

as this trip to Chicago seems to be turning into an all girl trip.

My poor brother, he will be surrounded by crazy women!

As I cleaned up my studio work table, 

I eyed some of the next pieces to be listed in my shops when I return.

Also, I haven't forgotten about French Friday Giveaway.

I have the giveaway all planned for Friday, even though I will be in the air.

As I cross things off my list to do....

I wanted to take this moment to share with you.

This weekend is coming to an end,

I am thankful I remained focused and will hopefully

be prepared for my trip home next week.

Heading to Chicago is so very exciting to me.

Family and friends getting together.

We gals plan to hit every Flea Market we can find.

Making my treasure hunts part of the trip, I always do.

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See you on Friday!

Oui Oui French Flea Market Finds

It's a wonderful world when sellers scour 

the French flea markets and give people like

me a chance to relive my trip to France.

It's not like my carry-on bag wasn't heavy enough....

I mean...it was heavy...but you just know you left so much behind.

So when wonderful shops give us a chance to buy

these French treasures, it makes this gal extremely grateful.

French shops on Etsy to French sellers online.

Here

Here

&

Here

One seller said to me, I cannot wait to see what you do with these.

Well, for now, I'm just simply adoring them.

Then one day, I might have to let it go....one day.

A small key to happiness.

Simple French finds.

Winner of April's French Friday Giveaway

 

CONGRATULATIONS goes to.....

Susan of Susan's Hearts and Flowers blog!!

Random Number Generator choose number 7 this month.

Email me (see top sidebar)

 and your winning goodies will be on their way!

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Some recent projects that all recently sold

Whew - I'm predicting a much needed vacation.

Oh wait, I'm going to Chicago in a few weeks. WOO HOO!!

Take care everyone.

Keeping my thoughts and prayers in Boston.

A Soft Spring Evening

 Rushing around all day

between work and home

Finally home to a soft spring evening

and a mailbox full of findings that delight.

 I had been searching for a display stand like this.

You can find it here

 And then my sweet man hands me these petite roses

cut from our yard and all is well.

The sun is setting and another day is around the corner.

Enjoying the quiet of a sweet and soft spring evening.

Hope you are too.