speed shopping ...

today is wednesday.  you know that's my regular antique bazaar day ... my woo hoo wednesday. 

unfortunately, i had an appointment that lasted all morning....
i made it to the bazaar with only 15 minutes to spare. 

so today, this little shopping spree was done in exactly ten minutes ... phew!

i know because one of the vendors had quite a laugh timing me  ....

here's a few of the finds closeup ..

they will be in the shop soon ...

so will this beauty.  i just had a new plug put on and it's working brilliantly ;)

have you done any speed shopping lately? 

happy woo-hoo wednesday

sue

shop update ... from me to you

this week's shop update is a wee bit hard for me.

with my upcoming move across country,  i'm trying to pare down as much as i can.
that means i have to let go of some of my personal items, ouch!

this week,  it's from my beach collection.

 

this old piece of real blue coral (not living)  is a large 12" and a beautiful display (pottery barn, eat your heart out :)

blue coral

 

conch shell

fun chippy vintage hinged porthole, i had intentions of using this on a coastal inspired garden shed,

never did build the shed ..but i was ready with my window.

porthole window

 

the buoys below i did use in my coastal garden, the colors were a nice accent among the flowers.

orange trawl net ball made in denmark 

large blue numbered buoy with zinc cap and hook

they'll be a few more in coming days, as i convince myself to let more go.  

contact me if you'd like me to hold one for you ... i've just started to list them.

and if your on or near Cape Cod on sunday ... there's a realty open house at my home,  stop in 1-3pm, you might just fall in love.  

great spot for your morning coffee

happy weekend

sue

embracing the fog ...

good thing i like the fog, because this fog is just not letting up.

after five days...we might as well embrace it....

starting with some favorite photos from flickr ...follow the links to see the more

  sitting in the fog

  walking in the fog laurelhurst park oregon

garden in the fog

of course, the fog inspired me to find some beautiful rooms done in grey

 

Martha always has some wonderful rooms done in grey, this one is called putty  

here a deep brown grey makes for a very restful space in the bedroom.  i love how the little peek of aqua on the window trim adds a bit of interest.

Martha Stewart

whitewashed grey keeps this area light and simple,  allowing the architecture to stand out.

Martha Stewart

and here, the white walls with a hint of grey undertone, the grey desk and accessories keeps the studio calm. it allows many items to be left out and yet the room does not feel cluttered.

i would love to work in this space, seen on Stylizmo

this is a photo of the kitchen in my last home in brewster.  i always loved the light grey walls and the driftwood trim, sorry both custom mixed colors (many times,) i couldn't redo them if i tried.

my brewster home

as much as i've enjoyed my grey world today ... hopefully the sun will be out tomorrow ... a photo shoot and shop update is desperately needed ... 

until then ... sunny thoughts

sue

today's musings ...

once again...today is cold, damp and raw on Cape Cod.

i'm thinking this girl needs some warmth, sun and beach..

today's musings ...  a summer house that looks like this ....

above photos Real Simple

above photos The Inside Story

I'm feeling more summery all ready.

Have anything your musing about today? a little sharing,  please.

sue

ps;  don't forget to head over to designskool to enter my giveaway.

where i am today ....

Hi everyone
Guess where you can find me today?
I'm so excited..My home is featured on designskool.

A new design blog, which is quickly becoming one of my favorites. here's one reason why;

Justine's mantra is "an eclectic approach to design, built on the idea that a home should reflect - no celebrate - your story: your history, your heritage, the places you’ve been or long to go"

come visit with me there ...  have a peek at my home and this wonderful new blog

if your joining me from designskool ~
Welcome! i'm thrilled you found me

to celebrate, we'll be hosting a giveaway of a another favorite of mine for storage or planting, a Vintage Wood Cheese Box from my shop.

so go visit and leave a comment for me at designskool
 

 Thanks for visiting and Good Luck!

sue

happy mothers day ...

To all my lovely mom readers

Have a very, very Happy Mother's Day


 
this chuckle from mysuzyhomemaker

see you tomorrow...i'm taking the rest of the day off to enjoy my children...

sue

favorite finds this week

is for all the procrastinators among us..
i found a few lovely ideas for mother's day (it's not too late)...

for true beauty from simplicity,  i love these intricately crocheted beach stones from StitchHappens7

"Each finished crocheted piece is a one of a kind, using a variety of different materials"

 

limited edition set above, is available (last one though..so don't wait)

 for the mom who loves vintage,  melt her heart with this vintage book

 

"To Mother" filled with lovely floral pictures and words from bethanderson

if your mom is a bird lover,  a hand-thrown porcelain disc birdfeeder, 

 

 from PigeonToeCeramics,  it will look good, even without the birds

oh my,  i especially love this Antique Marine Life Engraving

 an original 1808 copperplate engraving by Milton from trampoline ... 

do you think she will get the hint?  ;)

and for the very best gift of all .... 

give her a big hug and tell her you love her 

 Typography Print by nanlawson

happy sunday

sue