A Winter Day In Utah

Most of us across the country are experiencing a deep freeze right now with temperatures well below freezing and lots of snow to boot! Even Fifi and Janet down in Florida are freezing! It has been snowing for almost three days now off and on (mostly on!) so when I saw hubby out with the snow blower this morning, I thought I'd grab my camera and capture the moment. My statues are all covered in white and even though they make a pretty picture, I cannot wait for spring to show up, although something tells me it will be later rather than sooner this year. Even Bobo has to go out sometimes! He is not thrilled with this weather, although at 16 years old, he is quite the trooper! I hope we will see some sunshine soon as the first picture suggests. This was taken on a lovely, sunny day and it's on those days that winter doesn't seem to matter. Please come soon spring! In the meantime, bundle up and stay warm! ~Stacy~

Pretty Pink Victorian House!

I came across this beautiful pink Victorian house today while I was perusing Flickr and just had to share it with you. Isn't this divine and all decked out for the holidays too! This is truly a sight to behold! I seem to be in "pink mode" these days which really isn't that unusual for me! I have lots more pink photos to share with you soon...so for all you pink lovers out there, enjoy! ~Stacy~

Is There Any Lovelier Color?

Pink really is the loveliest color there is and even nature thinks that is true. How could I not share with you these three beautiful creatures in all their pink glory! Don't ask me how this pretty grasshopper turned out this way, but as the old saying goes...God does not make mistakes! Enjoy! ~Stacy~ **Photos shared from Flickr.**

Dovetales Magazine Is Now Available Online!

Just when you thought DOVETALES MAGAZINE couldn't get any better, the magazine is now offering the entire issue of their fabulous magazine ONLINE as a downloadable color pdf file. This new feature can only be seen on the Dovetales website and will act as a continuing edition of the magazine with articles, links, blogs and fantastic advertising opportunities! To find out more go to http://www.dovetalesantiquesandhome.com/home.html . ~Stacy~

Happy Holidays!

Hello Ladies ~ it's been awhile since my last blog post, near the beginning of November to be exact! Where does the time go? Last time I showed you pictures of my little luncheon day and within a week or two of this post, I got sick. I was pretty much out of the picture for over one month and I actually went in and got tested for H1N1, but I am happy to report that my test was negative. This is the second year in a row that I have been quite sick at exactly this time of the year with a sinus infection and that's what it was again, although this year it was much worse giving me flu symptoms as well. I have come to the conclusion that it happens when I turn on the furnace for the first time in the fall. Something must be lurking in my furnace and duct work...time to get it professionally cleaned and see if the problem is fixed for next year!

It is now December 13th and my tree is up, the house is decorated and my Christmas shopping is all done and everything is wrapped and under the tree. The only thing I don't know if I will get to this year is my Christmas cards. I always send out cards, but something tells me that they won't be going out this year. I haven't even started them yet!

To all of my friends, returning customers and new customers I would like to say thank you so much for supporting me this past year. I appreciate your friendship and patronage immensely and I have met so many wonderful ladies through my web site and blog. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year! ~Stacy~ xo

A Little Lunch For Six

I belong to a wonderful little group of gals who get together for lunch once every two months. We all have a common love of antiques and decorating so we get together at one of our homes. This month it was my turn so I snapped a few pics for you.

I had a little punch station set up with a big urn on the side, a huge trophy cup that held the punch bowl in the center and my silver tea service on the other side. Unfortunately, I could not get hubby to turn off Law & Order for that shot! Thankfully it was turned off before the ladies arrived!

I fashioned a fun centerpiece from almost two dozen roses and a glass giant teacup that I picked up at Tai Pan Trading here in Salt Lake. This is actually quite a huge centerpiece, the pictures are making it look smaller. A square glass vase was set down inside the teacup and all sides were then filled with small white marshmallows. I saw the idea in a book so I decided to try it and it turned out really sweet! The final shot is of a yummy pumpkin cheesecake. I actually bought the cake at Costco and then fashioned 25 fondant pumpkins complete with tic-tac stems for on the top of the cake. I then added artificial ivy and more pumpkins around the edges. It was a hit!

I hope you enjoyed these few pics. Right now we are putting in new Brazilian Cherry laminate floors in our entire house (except the basement) and new french doors off the dining room. The house is now in chaos and looks nothing like it did on my luncheon day! Pics to come soon! ~Stacy~

We're Off To The Grand Canyon!

Just a quick note to let you know that we are off on vacation...leaving bright n' early on Monday morning (October 5th) and we'll be back on October 17th or thereabouts...if we decide to come back! If you are purchasing off the web site, all purchases and emails will be acknowledged upon our return as I will not have internet access where I'm going. Have a great few weeks and I will catch you up on all the fun on my next post! ~Stacy~