Who I'm Lovin' - Fade Interiors.....

I am totally in love with Fade interiors. They carry vintage furniture and antiques from local estates as well as abroad which they restore, if necessary and hand paint using chalky paint in soft muted colors. Aahh, they're singing my song! They also have French and English Victorian mirrors, tables and cupboards. Unfortunately for me, they are they are based in England but don't fret! You can check out their web site. It's absolutely beautiful with tons of inspiration and interior eye candy. I'm sure they would love to hear from you!

Fade Interiors

17 Oxford Street
Woodstock
Oxford
OX20 1TH

Tel. +44 (0) 1993 811655

fade@fadeinteriors.com

Whirling Dervish........

Happy- happy- Joy- joy.
I think Saturday was the first nice day New York has seen in about two months (we've had record breaking rain, more than Seattle...honestly..how do you people do it?).
I discovered the kids expressing their joy with bubbles and hand stands.
I'm sure I had just as much fun watching them as they did frolicking...
How do you express your joy?

Blessings for the journey,

Have a Relaxing Weekend...

Phot0 source: Flickr-Markus941

I know I always say this every Friday but it's Friday already?...This month is flying by. Enjoy all the parties this weekend. The kick off for summer starts many a graduation festivity. Have fun and be safe!

Wordless Wednesday...

Source: White Home - flickr - Boston.com - Katy Elliot - Ralph Fiennes - Country Living -High Land Soap Co - Red Chair Antiques.

Winners of the June Giveaway!

Ok, I love doing giveaways...they're fun. I meet new people, new blogs and say hello to some old friends. I wish I could give something to everyone, I truly appreciate all of you taking the time to post. This giveaway was for three winning entries, so here we go.

The Pink Pig

Casa Mia

Lisa from Pupylov


Congrats!!!

Vintage this and that...

I've had these vintage suit cases around the house for quite some time. I really love them but I was never sure where I wanted them. First the living room, then the bedrooms.
Until.........
My house is of a modest size and storage is always an issue. My sons toys can take over the family room faster than you can say 'play'.
So...storage time.
One became a music suit case and two for puzzles. My little guy loves it. Easy clean up all around.

And I couldn't leave the puppy out. The smallest case is his. He loves it too!

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I will be announcing three winners Tuesday for the June giveaway so stay tuned ladies!

Blessings for the journey,

Around Town - Sang Lee Farms Peconic, NY

Just five minutes down the road from me sits an organic farm in Peconic, New york. Sang Lee is a Certified Organic Specialty Vegetable Farm. They offer more than 100 varieties of specialty vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, baby greens, mesclun, herbs, specialty Asian greens (and flowers that are edible!). Their certified organic "Fresh-Lee-Cut" vegetables are for retail sale at their farm stand, from March to December.



Now, would I tell you all about all these yummy organic veggies if you couldn't enjoy them too? Of course not. Here's the best part. You can purchase from Sang Lee Farms on line! Their Asian vinaigrette is to die for as well as all the greens they offer. Go check them out here.

Enjoy in good health
and happy weekend In advance!

Wordless Wednesday

Source Country Living

Red Chair Antiques

Are you ready for some major decor eye candy? Then say hello to Red Chair Antiques...They are a very recent discovery of mine and let me tell you I am drooling over everything in this shop.

Red Chair antiques offers a wide selection of Swedish, French, and American Farmhouse Furniture (and hold on it gets better). They also carry antique and vintage linens, collectible buttons, ephemera, ironstone and a large selection of garden decor. Jocie Sinauer is the owner of this wonderful shop and let me tell you she is a woman after my own heart. I think I might have to purchase that much needed GPS and take a road trip to New Hamshire!

Red Chair Antiques
14 Depot Street Peterborough NH, 03458 (603) 924 - 5953

Enjoy the hunt!

My Interview with Perideau Designs

If you haven't checked out Bridgett from Perideau Designs yet then you simply must! She creates the most beautiful customized stationary. All her designs are original and unique. Bridgett also does a series on her blog called 'Modern Monday' and this week she has selected Flax and Spindle for an interview. Thank you Bridgette, I feel honored. You can read the interview here to learn a bit more about me.

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What is creativity and being Original?
I think
Rollo May explains it best...

I define creativity as the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Creativity involves two processes: thinking, then producing. Innovation is the production or implementation of an idea. If you have ideas, but don't act on them, you are imaginative but not creative.

“Creativity is the process of bringing something new into being...creativity requires passion and commitment. Out of the creative act is born symbols and myths. It brings to our awareness what was previously hidden and points to new life. The experience is one of heightened consciousness–ecstasy.”
— Rollo May, The Courage to Create


Blessing for the journey-

Have a Relaxing weekend..

First, enjoy your weekend..I really cannot believe it's Friday again. Is it me? Are the weeks just flying by?
Second, I want to offer my apologies. I was a bad blogger this week, the giveaway threw off my wordless Wednesday. The weather here on the east coast has been nothing but rain, rain rain..not one good day for my Thursday 'Around Town" series. I know, excuses, but I will deliver next week..cross my heart.
Blessings for the journey...

June Giveaway ...

I'm really excited about this months giveaway. There will be three winners! one for each item. Here are the fantastic goodies up for grabs...

A chic vintage style woven cotton apron, this is thick and durable with adjustable straps and oh so French! Couldn't you see your self in this?

Lori from White Flower Farmhouse has donated one of her beautiful 8oz. hand made soy candles for the giveaway. The scent is Salty Sea Air and it is so true to it's name! (I have one and I burn it all the time, it's my personal favorite). Check out her web site, she has some new images up of her shop and new goodies come in all the time.

And last but not least, a set of two vintage style handwoven blue striped grain sack place mats. Perfectly rustic. These measure 19x13".


Here's all you have to do to enter
Make a comment here and a curiosity link on your blog about the giveaway (if you can). That's it....really!
( If you don't have a blog, don't fret..just post a comment)


Giveaway ends Sunday 10pm est
Have fun!