Oh Happy Tuesday!

I was out of town this weekend, and didn't have a chance to check my blog comments. It was an awesome surprise this morning to see a comment from one of my favorite gals and bloggers Farmhouse Musings. I was nominated as a blogger with great attitude / gratitude! I'm so happy that she thought of me! Now that I have been nominated, I must pay it forward with my list of 10 nominees... so here they are!

Knack Studio
I love Barb’s blog. She is so very talented- has an awesome ability to transform furniture and photograph it perfectly. She’s just fabulous!

Our Little Love Nest
Lovin’ Dee’s blog, the titles of her blog posts like “ Homesickly Today!” her Etsy art and her love of “him”!

Botany’s Desire
One of these days I’m gonna drive to Ridgecrest Ca. just to meet Sandra of Botany’s Desire Boutique, and shop in her beautiful store. She has a wonderful blog that posts shop updates, which I love!

The Cottage Nest
There is always inspiration to be found at The Cottage Nest! Jen always has a photo to make me smile or give me a great idea! Plus Jen is a super talented DO-IT-YOURSELFER!

Vermont Cottage
Daryl is a new friend and I love her blog and blog concept. It is all about “restoring an old house and creating a cozy cottage feel in less-than-perfect surroundings!”

Artsy Fartsy Whatnot
Shelley is the creator of this blog. I love her blog- the name alone is fabulous!

English Muse
Love the English Muse for having an amazing blog, but more importantly for being a very cool chic with an awesome heart!

The Seventy Tree
This is a blog that I ran across last week- and I absolutely adore it! If you haven’t visited as of yet you must do so now!

Trixie’s Table
Sarah aka Trixie has a great eye for style! Me loves her blog!



Here are the Rules for Paying it Forward:
1)Put the Lemonade Award logo on your blog or post
2) Nominate at least 10 blogs that show great attitude or gratitude
3) Link to your nominees within your post
4) Let the nominees know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog
5) Share the love and link to the person from who you received your award

Just Junkin!

Hello hello! Last week I picked up two lamps for $10- what a steal! The only problem is their horrible looking shades. I really love the look of Anthropologie's lampshades like the ones you see below, but there is no way in heck I would pay their prices.

Quiet Mist Shade

Flower Valley Shade

Ibbes Shade

Carmenes Shade

So, I've decided to try and make my own lampshade using these Anthropologie shades as inspiration. When I was searching for DIY lampshades I came across this great tutorial . The gal that wrote this tutorial, Lara has a fabulous blog even if you aren't looking for a DIY lampshade. I will post pics of my shade by this Friday as it will be a Mother's Day gift!

Food Friday... Miscellaneous Yummies!

Happy Friday! I can't decide what I'm craving today. I think everything sounds good, because like many others out there I am DIETING! What happens when we diet, we crave EVERYTHING! Here are a few things that I could devour right about NOW!

I could scarf on the first three...

Polenta fries with lemon zest and herbs courtesy of the PhotoKitchenBlog

Potato Salad with Chili-Cumin Vinaigrette courtesy of 28 Cooks

Wash it all down with this...

Blood Orange Martini courtesy of Vicarious Foodie


And finish off the binge with this...
Roasted Strawberry Sauce over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream courtesy of Chez Us

Ok maybe I'll just eat one of these yummies!

XO
SHS

Summer Scent

Now that summer is almost here I felt it necessary to change my scent. I change my scents for the season, do you? For years now I have worn Aveda's "Love" oil. Quite honestly I am addicted to it. But, before that I used to wear papaya oil. Not just any papaya oil, it had to be the oil from what used to be the body shop store for Bare Escentuals. Does anyone remember the name of that store? I hear there are home parties for the old body shop division of that store- and I would really love to get my hands on that oil. I have tried other papaya scents, but none of them come close. Anyway, I prefer oils over perfume in summer- don't know why, just do. The Love oil has notes of sandalwood, jasmine, rose and ylang ylang- it has a very earthy vibe to me and that's what I love. And really is there anything that Aveda offers that doesn't smell fabulous? It's my hands down favorite product line, although I do like some of the Origins products. So what are you wearing this summer? I love to hear what others like.

You can purchase this big bottle of oil, which is a little pricey or you can purchase the travel size which is much more affordable.

XO
SHS

WedESTYday... Just a little late ehh???

Sorry friends for posting soooo late. The day got away from me! Here are a few etsy loves for this week. Hope you enjoy!

Pillows by Enhabiten... really loving these!

Custom Stencil Original Collage Portraits by Forty-two Roads... so unique!

Handmade Journals by Baghy... so cool!

Remember to buy handmade, and shop etsy!

XO
SHS

Make It Monday! or as today's post will be known...Just Junkin' No Jokin'!

Hello, hello! I finally have some pics to post of my outdoor dining chairs. Just a re-cap... I picked up four chairs for a total of $10! Now... that's Just Junkin' No Jokin'! I'm a dork, I know! I was thinking that is what I could call a new series of posts. When I re-do my finds from the ole Goodwill, garage sales or flea markets... I thought these re-dos could use a fun name "Just Junkin' No Jokin' was born!

I chose the green paint to add a pop of color to the outside. I wanted something fun! I think I accomplished that- I hope!

The umber glaze was applied to help cut the brightness of the green. My husband is usually ok with my decorating decisions, but the bright green was a little too much, so the glaze was our compromise!

I'm a linen fanatic so of course I had to cover the seat cushions with just that! Will post pics of all four chairs when the table and other decor is finished- then you will be able to see them in an actual setting!

Happy Monday!

XO
SHS

Food Friday!

It's Food Friday, and I am very hungry. The weather here has changed dramatically, so of course my appetite has to change. Now instead of wanting a salad or some other light meal I feel like consuming much more comforting food. Today's Food Friday has no theme, just food that happened to look particularly yummy!

Vintage Victuals

Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta with Char-Grilled Chicken

Cherrapeno

Grasmere Gingerbread

Vanilla Kitchen

Cheesy Cheeseburger

Greedy Gourmand

Apple Crumble

Have a great weekend!

XO
SHS