Life's Like That...

After collecting treasures for two weeks, I thought that I was going to have an abundance of things to list on the web site. I do, but something much more important has gotten in the way. On Saturday morning I had to rush Wade to Emergency as he was in dire pain. Turns out the poor guy has a kidney stone (he's never had one before) and now he is totally doped up at home...waiting. Four days have gone by and it still has not passed. The doctor said it was too small to "blast", but I don't know how much longer he can go on like this. So I have been completely preoccupied with looking after my honey. My treasures will have to wait! Wish him luck! ~Stacy~ xo

Antoinette Inspires At Dear Lizzie...

I am completely enthralled by a "new" shop that I have been visiting these past few weeks. Dear Lizzie has been in business for awhile, but I have never visited and now I have been there for two weeks in a row and plan on continuing my little sojourn to this lovely oasis. This delightful shop in Highland, Utah, really rocks the shabby, cottage, french style decor that I so dearly love and it is a true treasure trove of inspiration. It is sometimes hard to find a place to go that incorporates all of the styles that I love, but this boutique has it all and it is decorated lavishly and in dazzling style!

I picked up this adorable Marie Antoinette style sign there a few weeks back and it fits beautifully into my decor. There are so many goodies in this shop that I would love to have, but unfortunately my budget is not limitless (darn!). It's such a treat though to find a new "something special" in a beautiful atmosphere. One of the loveliest things about this boutique is that it has an adorable bistro/tea room complete with ruffled slipcovered chairs and beautiful chandeliers. The color scheme is chocolate brown and pink and I'll tell you ladies, I'm almost thinking that chocolate brown would look lovely on my walls...such glorious inspiration everywhere! (*_*)

If you are ever in the Salt Lake valley, do look up this beautiful boutique. It is only a few minutes south of Salt Lake city on I-15 on the way to Provo ~ take the Highland/Alpine exit. I've included the information here for you on their lovely business card. Also, be sure to see the Mother's Day issue of Romantic Homes as the owner, Laura Jarman, informed me that her shop is going to be featured. I can't wait! Until next time, ~Stacy~ xo

Congratulations Debby!

CONGRATULATIONS to DEBBY SMITH of Kearns, Utah!!! You are the winner of our Spring Blog Giveaway! The winner was determined with a random number generator and comment #16 was the lucky winner! A big thank you to all who entered! Have a great weekend! ~Stacy~ xo

Spring Blog Giveaway!!

Our spring blog giveaway is finally here! After being delayed for several weeks with a very nasty flu, my long promised customer appreciation blog giveaway filled with sweet treasures is being posted today. The random drawing for the winner will be held on Saturday, March 14th. All you have to do is reply to this post and your name will be entered to win!

Included in the giveaway are ~ an antique Easter picture in an old swing frame, a vintage red roses framed print, an adorable Collectible Teapot puzzle, a beautiful batternburg tablecloth, a Kim Anderson address and birthday book set, a Treasures of Womanhood book, a sweet set of votive candles, a charming little cherub with basket, numerous vintage hankies, four vintage Mother's Day cards with roses, a large bride and groom card and a lovely Better Homes & Gardens New Decorating Book. I think that is everything ~ lots of sweet goodies for you to enjoy this spring! You have until noon (mountain standard time) on Saturday the 14th to enter! The winner will be posted on my blog and will be contacted by email. Good luck everyone ~ have a wonderful weekend! ~Stacy~ xo

Our blog giveaway will be delayed as I am very ill in bed. Please check back. Thank you.

25 Random Things...

1. My nickname was Stackonaroodags when I was growing up. Where my Dad came up with that name I’ll never know!



2. I grew up riding motocross bikes ~ I was quite the athlete and tomboy. So where do all of the roses and lace come in?!



3. I have longer than normal arms and a crooked nostril ~ thanks again Dad!



4. I used to butcher chickens when I was growing up…such fun…not!



5. As a little girl, I had a doll named "Chicago". How many of you can say that? Yes, I was a troubled child…LOL!



6. I love Bigelow French Vanilla Tea and drink it all the time. If they stop making it, I’m in huge trouble.



7. I hate coffee…thus, the tea fetish!



8. I don’t like different food on my plate to touch each other.



9. Seeing people dip their toast into runny egg yolks makes me want to hurl! *shudder!*



10. Spiders don’t scare me in the least.



11. I love being alone and I love my house to be quiet.



12. I’m a complete movie buff…we have about 2000 movies. Literally! It's ridiculous...



13. I spent several years living out of a tent while backpacking through the South Pacific on three separate trips. What a ride!



14. I don’t like "chick flicks" at all for the most part. Action movies are my thing!



15. I have a crazy sense of humor and drive my husband nuts!, and the problem would be?...



16. I love being outside better than being in the house no matter what the weather.



17. I hate wearing shoes. I walk around my house barefoot most of the time even in the winter.



18. I love opera and classical music. My husband hates it!



19. I got the strap in fourth grade for calling someone "Rusty Brains". She was a redhead! Wasn’t I nice!



20. I also got the strap in third grade for throwing a pinecone out of the second story window of our school onto Keith Nicholas’ head below. Terrible!



21. I like things to be "on the side" when I’m ordering in restaurants. Remember the restaurant scene with Meg Ryan in "When Harry Met Sally"…ya…that’s me.



22. When I think of my Dad, it makes me cry. I miss him!



23. I’m Canadian with a love for the monarchy, but don't get me going on the whole Prince Charles fiasco...not impressed!



24. I will never get used to corn dogs in this country. I’m sorry people, but they are kinda gross!



25. While most of you are asleep, I am up cooking dinner at 12:30 a.m. for my hubby who gets home from work at 1:00 a.m. We are abit backward!
    
    

Until next time, ~Stacy~ xo

Spring Will Return...

Spring is nature's way of saying "Let's Party!" ~ Robin Williams. I wonder how many of you want to do just that after this incredibly long winter. You can certainly count me in!


As I look out across the frozen landscape that is my back lawn, I yearn for green grass, chirping birds and gentle breezes. Just yesterday it seemed to be melting, now today it is snowing and covering us again in yet another pristine blanket of white. Fluffy white flakes drift gently down, they appear to be artificial as if they are being shaken in slow motion from the rafters on a movie set. The entire neighborhood is cloaked in a hushed silence.


There are very early signs of spring in our yard though. All hope is not lost! Just the other day I went outside to get some much needed fresh air and came across some small trees that we planted in late fall. I looked closely and sure enough, there were the teeniest buds sprouting forth from what seemed to be only long willowy sticks planted firmly in the ground. A little further down the garden path I stopped to see how one of my lilac bushes had faired through the winter. Much to my surprise, fat green buds were shooting out of all of the branches ~ how wonderful it was to witness such an early spring miracle!


As I gaze out now at the small tree in the middle of our backyard, I notice three fluffy birds perched on the top of some branches near an old nest that has weathered the winter storms. A faded flash of red strikes my eye as the birds chatter to themselves and I look again to make sure I am not seeing things. Three lovely robins, abit disheveled from winter, are beckoning to one another through their cheery songs. Spring might not be too far off after all! Until next time, ~Stacy~ xo