Barn Chicks

I've joined in with Karen at Brayton Homestead Interiors 

for her Barn Party! I'm sure each and every one of the participants

is either a 'Barn Chick' or one at heart!

~*~

I'm sharing pictures of barns that have somehow

been a part of my life or

have touched my

heart

in some way!

~I first set eyes on this barn when I was 9 years old~

#1

~same barn~

#1

I was totally horse CrAzY!

I came here to look at my first horse...

(He really was a Shetland, Welsh mix),

Here's the thing about my first horse (okay pony),

this should be a

HUGE

red

flag

to anyone out there

thinking of buying their

child a horse or pony...

NEVER

EVER

BUY

ONE

NAMED

{CYCLONE}

he was a beautiful boy

a 

little

palomino colored 

STALLION

(Yeah, that was another

issue sad story), he'd buck

me off, rear up and hit me

in the head, try his darnedest

to rub me off on the porch rail

or anywhere else he could...

I so badly wanted to love him

even though he seemed to hate me.

UNTIL

the day I got my (real) horse,

then he'd whinny at me and run the fence

trying to get my attention when I was leaving

on my horse. That's when I first realized

he'd changed his mind and wanted to

be my friend, but sadly I'd moved on...

~Jennings Park Barn~

#2

I first came to this barn a little later, when my

4-H club

'Renegade Riders'

came to clean it out as a club project.

It was still a smelly old barn and we

cleaned it out and were able to

have a big Halloween party there

as payment, it was so much

fun!

Today the whole farm is utilized as

a park with many things to do for

all ages, I take my grandchildren

there to play!

# 3

This barn came into my life when I was in Jr. High,

I met Kathy at school, she'd just got

a horse and was renting a pasture and Barn

yep, this is it, but it was old and white

back then!

I have to say this barn is very close to

the school I work at. I've always

daydreamed about buying it and

living there, it has a creek that

runs below the knoll behind it!

It's being taken care of and almost

looks like it could be used as an

artist studio or something?!

~Sigh~

#4

This beautiful barn is on our route to the river where we

take our dog to swim and I hunt for heart rocks

for my collection!

I've always admired it and now after meeting Mary

the owner, (who has a business in the milk house,

to the left), I'm happy to know it's truly loved!

This next picture is on her property as well, it

must house a tractor!

~worth an honorable mention~

Looove those barn doors!

#5

This grand barn is truly beautiful, I'm not sure if it's

 new

or

old

but it's used for weddings or whatever you'd

like to rent it for!

It's just across the freeway from the

river road barn

the white fencing is beautiful

and holds the most gorgeous

draft horses I've ever

seen...

~Beautiful Farm Boys~

~This windmill was out in the middle of the horse pasture~

and

#6

lastly,

 my little garden 'barn' shed!

~*~

I hope you've enjoyed the barns that have

in some way

touched

my

~heartstrings~

Please go visit all the other

'Barn Chicks'

and see their beautiful barns!

Always a Barn Chick,

Debbie~

Sweet Cherubs

I found these two little imps this week at my

favorite thrift store.

I think they may have came out of the same home.

The cherub holding up the small bowl

says England on the bottom. They're

so darling and when I cleaned them up,

they just sparkle with sweetness!

~so sweet~

~precious wings~

~looove this~

~such detail~

~sweet pair~

How fun it was to find these

adorable

cherubs.

~*~

I'm linking with Kathleen's blog Faded Charm

for

'White Wednesday'

Hop on over and enjoy all the

WHITE GOODNESS!

Always, Debbie~

A Fabulous Giveaway!

Janette Mallory, from Janette Mallory Interiors is

hosting a wonderful Giveaway!!!

Go Check it Out!

~Vintage Grain Sacks pillows~

Two pillows made from vintage grain sacks!

I'm of course hoping I'm lucky

enough to win them,

but

it could be

YOU!

Always, Debbie~

Everyday Living with Comfy Cottage WHITE!

Hi there,

I took some pictures around my house and your

going to see a bit of everyday life, I did move the gigantic

dog bed out of the living room, I knew I'd be tripping over

it!

~living room love seat and the door into our family room~

~closer view showing a bit of everyday wrinkles~

...and this is where I sit and enjoy my morning coffee,

usually wrapped up in that white cozy blankie folded

up in the corner!

~hide abed sofa across from the love seat,

...and this is where Mr. McGiver

has his morning coffee, with his feet up on what else, but the

coffee table. 

We live in our home, we have grand kiddos around,

our big 100lb. dog & our sweet long haired cat,

we have NO shortage of

animal hair,

and

I

still

looove

white!

~*~

~our fireplace~

Now there's a HUGE project! I have a

portfolio of idea's just for this alone...

I can hardly wait for the day I can

show Y'all the finished picture!

 ~*~

~did you notice the grand kiddos little cupboard~

Around the corner is our small dining room with it's very

large table and pretty chairs...

(thrift store find)!

and you 're probably noticing that I haven't

made the slip covers for the chairs yet!

Talk about procrastinating, yep

that would be ME!

~dining room view from kitchen~

I know I've mentioned I'd share my

kitchen with you one day,

BUT,

that wouldn't be today...

it

doesn't go with

the rest of the house,

it's

 bright yellow

and

full

of

kitschy

fun

fruity

chalk ware

It's very 50's, not so

cottage-y!

Thanks for stopping by

I'm linking with Cindy's blog

for

'Show & Tell Friday'

please visit as many

of the participants that you can,

they're a CrEaTiVe group of gals!

I enjoy each and everyone of your comments

and would looove it if you'd follow me!

Always, Debbie~

Summer Lovin'

It was beautiful today, in the 80's

I'm enjoying summer now that we've

had a break from the NW rain...

A quick post of a few things I've found at the swap meet,

garage sales and even a couple of things from my yard!

This mirror is stunning, the workmanship

is fabulous!

I looove the gorgeous leaves and flower!

Interesting how it has little tabs to hold

it's little mirror in.

The stand is broken, but I'm sure I can fix it,

maybe with a piece of leather?

I found this little beauty this morning at the swap meet

Looove it!

It's very heavy, the gal I bought it from said it's

brass with gold (paint, gold leaf) over it!

I also found this sweet little

cupcake tin at the

swap meet!

I'm going to make her a rose belt,

I think it would be the

perfect accessory!

I found this gorgeous lacey slip at a

garage sale and a

lacey top at my

favorite thrift

store!

My

little

manny

never

looked

so

darling!

I'm loving how sweet the impatients look

in the window box with the

creeping jenny!

~they're not looking very impatient~

This purple climatis grows

in our front yard up

our light pole, it's

 fabulous camo!

Oh, and there's a prince

sitting

in the garden chair!

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Always, Debbie~

Summer Wedding, Simply Elegant on a Budget!

July 11, 2009

A casual outdoor summer wedding on a glorious day,

with family and friends is a happy occasion

 to have and behold!

Pure creative joy...on a budget!

~*~

My Son and his Bride just celebrated their 1st. Anniversary,
this is the story of their wedding!

~My Son & his Bride~

~flower girl fairy crowns~

~Program Fans~

~flowers from Pike Place Market~

~gorgeous Costco roses~

~Wedding cake made by Auntie Sally~

~Walking down the isle~

(the Bride was just handed over to the Groom)

~Their daughter Lulu is totally mesmerized~

~The reception in the garden room ~

~I'm loving this, the 'ring bearer' ~

I hope you enjoy our little stroll down memory lane...

and just a little foot note,

they're expecting a bambino

the end of January...

Lulu say's" it's a baby sissster",

Mom & Dad are 'wishing on a star for a boy',

But of course, 

will be happy with whatever God chooses to gives them! :)

I'm going to link this with Kathleen's blog over at

'Faded Charm'

for

White Wednesday! 

and

Cindy's blog 'My Romantic Home'

for

Show & Tell Friday!

Please visit as many of the participants that you can,

they're such a CrEaTiVe group!

I enjoy each and every one of your sweet comments

and would looove it if you'd FOLLOW ME!

Always, Debbie~

Remember These?

We had a wonderful weekend celebrating the 4th.,

it started out at a friends party on the 3rd. I wish

I had pictures to share, they had enough food for

an army and a 'Yankee Doodle Parade' for anyone

that wanted to participate and what fun it was, lots

of adults got into the festivities as well as the kiddos!

We voted and got prizes as well as the parade

participants! Thanks Jeri & Paul for such a

wonderful

party!!!

We went to the beach for the 4th.

Our Aunt Mary & Uncle Tom

have the most wonderful home

where we all congregate each

4th. of July,

at one time, I counted 48 people!

There were kids out in the boat,

babies and Mama's in the house,

and

a couple dozen or so

cozied up to the tables

visiting

and

grazing

snacking

dining

okay, it was more of a

feeding frenzy!!!

~*~

I've been practicing my

cake decorating on the family again!

(remember the cupcakes?)

~*~

When I was a little girl,

my Grandma Stella made me

the most adorable doll cakes,

you know, 

where the cake was the dolls dress.

Well, I've decided to practice

so our Granddaugters will have

the same sweet cakes that I

enjoyed as a little girl!!!

Here's my first attempt.

Betsy Ross!

I'm sorry I didn't get a picture of her cut,

she was a jello cake with

blueberry

and

cherry

jello

for

the

RED

WHITE

&

BLUE!

I have a lot to learn, but I think I have

enough confidence to make

one in August, for one of our little Birthday girls!!!

I'm linking up with Kathleen's blog

Faded Charm

for

White Wednesday!

and

Cindy's blog 'My Romantic Home'

for

Show & Tell Friday

Please visit as many of these participants

that you can they are so CrEaTiVe!

I enjoy each and everyone of your comments

and would looove it if you'd

Follow Me!

Always, Debbie~