It's That Time Of Year...Go Bolts!

The Chargers have a big game on Sunday, and when the home team is in the running, you can bet my husband will be showing his home team spirit! He was missing for a few hours last night, and when he came in to ask me to come outside to see what he had been up to...well, I was speechless. I had to run back in and get my camera.

When we arrived home this evening, dear daughter looks over at the gate and with a roll of the eyes, announces that she won't be having any friends over until this comes down...LOL.

Dear Anthropologie...

Must you send your monthly seductive catalogs to my daughter? With every issue, there is at least ONE article of clothing that she has to have. And for the month of January, this is IT. Why couldn't it be a pom pom headband or anything at all under $40?!!

Photo: Anthropologie catalog Jan 2010
Pom Pom Cardigan $148


Last I checked, this little number will cost her a 1 week pay check, since she only works 2 days a week. I seriously doubt this one will ever make it to the "sale room" anytime soon, so yes, she will be visiting the store on her next payday. Ahhh..to be young with free room & board, meals and no bills. I guess I can't blame her. :)

A Very Anthropologie & Martha Christmas

I'm a little late with the post-Christmas post, but we had a wonderful Christmas. Martha's brightly colored mixing bowls, recipe box, cutting board and gadgets were a few things on her Christmas wish list.




Leave it to Martha to design a set of Melamine bowls that look this good.



These red boots, sweater and dress from her favorite store made her smile.
She really needs to get a job there. Seriously.


Jenna made the raspberry cheesecake for our Christmas Eve dinner and bags of home made cookies to hand out for gifts. My baby girl is all grown up.
We had a very nice celebration with family..hope yours was memorable too! The day after Christmas included a trip to where else? Anthropologie, of course! She had Christmas money to spend!

New Year's Eve was spent at home. I made one of our favorite dishes..Chicken & Dumplings. Jenna made a Bailey's Cheese Cake and we played Scrabble. I can't think of a better way to spend New Year's Eve!

Pop Goes The New Year!

Wishing everyone all good things for 2010!

(Photo Credit : www.rockandroyal.com)

Worth Repeating

Let this coming year be better than all the others. Vow to do some of the things you've always wanted to do but couldn't find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Vow not to make a promise you don't think you can keep. Walk tall, and smile more. You'll look ten years younger. Don't be afraid to say, 'I love you'. Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world.

Ann Landers

Vintage Handbag Collection Coming To Shab-n-Chic

My daughter has collected vintage handbags for a few years now, and like any collection...it has gotten a little out of hand. I came home to a dozen purses sitting on my dining room table. She loves them all, but has come to the realization that she will never carry them all. She's still keeping some favorites, but she is letting go of some great ones!

Please visit my Shab-n-Chic online store if you are interested in checking them out! They will be listed on January 1st after 6:oopm PST

Thank you!

Matilda's Mouse Barn Sale Part II

It's been a busy past few weeks, Christmas is over and we can all take a breather. I finally sifted through the photos taken at Matilda's Barn Sale, and selected a few favorites to share with you. The barn sales are held monthly and we hope to attend the next one in January!


Meet the star of the show, Matilda...
and oh yes, Matilda is real!

Kandi loved this cupboard and this cute towel rack



Jane loved these glass doors



I thought this wicker floor lamp was so unique.

A beautiful vignette!



Is this a dog or a pony?

This tiny armoire would have gone in my DREAM bathroom to hold towels and neccesities. It was painted pale lavender! If it's still there next trip...hmmmm??

The Attic Girls with Matilda
Jane, Kandi , Nanc

With all of the tempting treasures, I still thought Matilda was the cutest thing I'd seen that day. :) Sadly, NOT for sale!



The ride home was a little tight after we slid the birdcage stand and column up the middle of the SUV. Haha... We turned the column into a cool jewelry stand for the shop!

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