Matryoshka Fever

I have this thing for Matryoshka nesting dolls.


I adore the kitschy-ness of each design and the colors are always amazing.

I received my first one when I was just 9 years old. My grandmother presented me with one upon returning from Russia – one of her favorite travel spots.

I have my own little collection that I’ve pieced together, but now that I’ve been playing online, I think my collection (aka addiction) is going to expand.

First, I found this link via Rachael Ray’s magazine and here’s what I found…

These adorable Matryoshka measuring cups!


But then…on the same site, I really got into trouble when I found these…


And then these...


I decided that I hadn’t been tortured quite enough, so I ventured over to Etsy to see what my fellow creative divas came up with, in the world of Matryoshka.

I'm not big on wall calendars, but one of these would be right at home in my kitchen!


Look at this yummy wallet. Yes, please!

I'm always on the lookout for cute little change purses - while traveling through Europe, those Euros take up lots of space in my wallet!

It didn't surprise me at all that these brooches are made in Latvia. Europeans have unbelievable skill in making a work of art out of felt. Beautiful!


Oh my.
So now that I see just what's out there, I want it all!
Send. Help. Please.

Hanging out with these Fabulous Folks!


Bargain Hunting with Laurie

Groovin' to the 70's

What can I say...I still love the 70's. The music always brings back memories, the clothes were unforgettable and the freedoms that we enjoyed as kids to run and play, made everyday an adventure.

I paid a mere 50 cents for this little treasure and it’s worth so much more to me.

It’s a copy of People Magazine from 1979.

Looking through old magazines is so enjoyable.
A real pictorial blast from the past.

This particular People is a peek straight into my days of youth (yes, I’m that old…).

Check out the cover…



And just inside the cover is this ad for Chaz, featuring one of my favorites, Tom Selleck. He’s still as adorable now as he ever was. I miss my Magnum P.I.



There is also a feature article on Brooke Sheilds. I adored her as a kid and I have to say that she’s one of the few child stars that ended up growing into a well balanced adult!



Now onto some 70’s wheels…

This was the same kind of ride that one of my favorite neighborhood family’s drove. I LOVED their groovy van and all the fancy features that it had inside…including shag carpet, of course.


This was the car of my dreams.
Especially in yellow.
The only thing missing is a surf rack on top!


I have to say that I would still drive one of these today!

Now onto home décor…

Chandies (aka chandeliers) were in! And they still are!



Remember this? A monstrous hunk of wood to house the TV.



Now that I’m looking at it, I wonder what it would look like if you painted it a nice shabby pink…hmmmm…might be worth investigating!

And finally a little reminder of just how cool Neil Diamond was.
I still love his music.
Right on!



I hope you enjoyed our little groove down this 70's path.

Until next time, keep on truckin'!


Here's who we're playing with today!
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A Morning Masterpiece

When I woke up this morning, I couldn't figure out why my bedroom looked pink.

Really, really pink!

Then I looked outside...


Wow. God certainly knows how to paint the sky.

As always, He gets the bonus points today.

Hope your week is Blessed!

Gettin' My Craft On

I still have a bazillion projects on my plate… furniture to finally finish painting, working on the shop, and of course Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!

But this weekend I took some time out to make a special gift for a sweet new baby girl - Ms. Madalynn!

Some of our friends were blessed with a new baby about 3 weeks ago. I would have had her little gift ready prior to her birth, but this gift is personalized and they kept her name a secret until her birth.

I have to say that I don’t blame them for keeping her name a secret – everyone always has an opinion about the name that You choose for Your baby. (Especially when you choose to name your baby boy ‘Rowdy’ like we did!).

So here’s the palette that I started with…
this bee-u-tee-ful frame from Goodwill.
You know you want one.



While the paint was drying on the frame, I got my groovy deco paper ready…



And the finished girly gift…





Yay! Another finished project and the best part about it is that it’s a blessing to a sweet new baby girl.

Welcome, Ms. Madalynn!



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I Love Easter and All, But...

I don’t exactly want a year-round Easter-themed kitchen.

You know how I’ve been refinishing some dining room pieces?

Here’s the before…



Here’s the prime…



Here’s the shade that I was aiming for…


Here’s the shade that I ended up with. Errrghhhhh….


Yep. The paint that I was thinking of was a dreamy greenish-blue. This is actually the perfect shade for an Easter egg.

Yuck. I detest do-overs.

So…I’m now sanding again…and again.

Hopefully the next time you see this table, it will be worthy of Fab!!!

Wish me luck (and patience).

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