Gingham, Stripes and Polka Dots ~ Oh my!!

I've been working for weeks on redecorating and cleaning 4 Bedrooms. I'd like to get at least one of them done before Summer is over. I didn't take "Before" Pictures because it was just too embarrassing ~ but we'll take some "after" pictures next week.

Baby Bunny (who's 13 now) wanted Purple, Turquoise and Green in her room. We were having a difficult time finding a Comforter and I was trying to talk her into pink and green. I already had tons of stuff that we could use ~ but sadly she doesn't like pink.

Finally ~ we were walking up and down the aisles at Target and she saw a Comforter she loved. However, it only came in Twin size and she has a King bed. So, we bought two Comforters and I'm going to sew them together into a King sized Comforter. The Comforter is striped and has Turquoise, Lavender, Purple and bright Green color combo. The Purple stripe is also polka dotted. It was a really great deal ~ since it was a "bed in a bag" with Pillow Shams, Sheets and Pillowcases. We used the twin purple polka dotted sheets on her two twin sized Bed Springs and then the Pillow Shams are actually square ~ so we used one of them on her night stand.

Then ~ I found the Polka Dotted Curtains (pictured above) at Pottery Barn Teen and we're going to use a different color polka dot (except pink) for each of her windows. We also ordered the multi polka dot curtains ~ which are really cute. In fact ~ we might just use the multi polka dot curtains on all of her windows.



We also got some of these adorable canvas Storage Boxes for her Room from Pottery Barn Teen. I LOVE that they have a lid for them ~ so that you can hid the clutter. Aren't they cute? She can hid lots of things in them and hopefully keep her room clean. She just needs a home for everything and then her room will be spotless ~ right???

Baby Bunny also needed a nice lamp ~ so we bought the one (featured above) with the Turquoise shade. It's also from Pottery Barn Teen. I just hope that it's bright enough.

I also purchased some lavender gingham items from Pottery Barn Kids ~ which were on sale. I actually used Window Valances for her Dresser Scarf and Vanity Scarf ~ they fit perfectly.

Then for Beach Bunny's Room ~ she wanted Black and White. The nice thing about the colors Black and White ~ it's so much easier to find things that match. We mixed and matched Swirls, Damask and Zebra. This is her Comforter (pictured above) and I purchased it on Ebay.

This is her Shower Curtain and we purchased a few items that have zebra print on them. I was so thrilled that she actually liked the HUGE Audrey Hepburn (black and white) Canvas that I purchased for her Room. Then she had fun decorating her other (white) Bedroom Wall with peel and stick wall stickers which are black swirls and crowns.

Then ~ of course ~ we wanted to get an Organizer Basket from Sew Gracious. It's going to look so Gorgeous in Beach Bunny's Bathroom. I found a few other items at TJ Maxx and a couple of things that I had in storage. She LOVES her new room and it looks very dramatic ~ but extremely Elegant.

I'm also working on the Guest Room/Art Studio/Sewing Room. The walls are dark Mahogany wood and since I wouldn't dream of painting them ~ I'm going to "work with them". I've decided to decorate this multi-use room with several different types of Brown and Blue Paisley Fabrics. We've been using it for a Storage Room ~ but it's time to declutter and reorganize it.

And so ~ I'm putting all of the pink/green decor in my room. I also moved a few more bunnies in there ~ since No Bunny wanted them in their room. It's quickly becoming very eclectic in there. I might have to re-think the design for my room. At least I won't have to spend any Money to redecorate it.

Pictures to follow ~ there just won't be any "Before" images.

LOVE Lulu Guinness ~

I've decided to sell my Lulu Guinness Handbag that I've never used. You can click on the picture above and enlarge it so that you can see all of the intricate and elaborate details. It's so adorable and features three different shops ~ the Chocolaterie, Patisserie and Hat Shops. It measures approx. 9 1/2 x 6 inches ~ which is the perfect size for a night on the town and would look Fabulous with your little Black Dress.

I guess I'll list it on Ebay ~ unless Some Bunny is interested and wants to make me an offer for it. This size Lulu Guinness Handbag retails for approx. $300.00.

Put on Your Pearls, Girls!!! Have I blogged about this Book? It's one of my favorite and is written by Lulu Guinness ~ lots of pictures, tons of inspiration and one line or two per page.

It even has pop-ups ~ too cute!! It makes the perfect gift for yourself or a friend. I gave a copy of it to my Girlfriend for her Birthday ~ she loved it.

New Etsy Banner ~

And ~ this is my new Etsy Banner (pictured above) that Tiffany made for me. You can click on the image to enlarge it. Don't you love it?

Thought I might should "park" my Blog Banner here. I've lost so many images in the last few months. I love this one and don't want anything to happen to it. I probably should put it over on photobucket too.

LOVE my new 4th of July Blog Banner!!! Thanks to Tiffany Jane for making such a Fabulous design. She also made a really cute one for my Etsy Shop. She has a couple of Banners left in her Shop ~ just hop right here to see them.

Crazy busy working on re-decorating and re-organizing each and every room in my House. I'm working on Baby Bunny's Room today and can't wait to share pics with you. She's out of town until Friday ~ so I'm hoping to be done and surprise her when she returns. I've removed all Bunnies ~ Peter Rabbit, etc. from her room and moved a few girly things in there for her. I'm redesigning/redecorating without sending a dime ~ so we'll see what you think about my latest design challenge.

AND ~ the UPS man (love him) just delivered my new Toile Fabric. It's going to look so Gorgeous in my Blue and Yellow Kitchen. The Fabric is made by P. Kaufmann and has a faint stripe in the background. I'm going to make curtains for the French Doors in my Kitchen. If you're interested in this particular fabric ~ email me and I'll let you know where you can purchase it on sale w/free shipping.

Off to work in Baby Bunny's Room ~ need to sweep up a few dust bunnies and then hang her new Pottery Barn Curtains that I found in my linen closet. They're really adorable ~ pictures to follow in a few days.

Eliza Doolittle Day ~

"Hoppy" Eliza Doolittle Day to you and yours!! Can you believe that it's already been a year since we celebrated Eliza Doolittle Day??? How did you spend the day?? Watching My Fair Lady or maybe you listened to the Soundtrack with all of those Fabulous Songs??? Which is your favorite song? I LOVE them all ~ but particularly enjoy "Why can't a Man be more like a Woman?" and of course "Why can't the English learn to speak?" Oh how I LOVE the "My Fair Lady" Movie and Songs!!

I have to mention my favorite quote by Audrey Hepburn ~

“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

Below is the Video clip from the "My Fair Lady" Movie where they proclaim the 20th of May ~ Eliza Doolittle Day!!

In other news ~ I just finished 4 large orders for my Shabby Chic Altered Art Clipboards. I made a few extra ~ so that I can list some on my website. Hopefully ~ next week I can get one of my Bunnies to take pictures for me. I can't decide on a Camera (that's in my budget) ~ so I'm just going to ask Beach Bunny and Baby Bunny to photograph items for me with their Cameras.

AND ~ I have a design in mind for a Zebra/Leopard themed Altered Art Clipboard. I also just found lots of Paris themed papers ~ so I know Some Bunny would LOVE a Paris Chic Clipboard. Let me know if you have a theme you would like and I probably have the papers/embellishments to make it.

I've decided to sell most of my Handbags that I have in my collection. I've already sold (through my Blog) one of my Brahmin Handbags and I have several more that I'm going to sell. I won't devulge exactly how many Purses and Handbags that I have ~but I don't have room for all of them. I'll be selling several more Brahmin, Ralph Lauren, Dooney, Lulu Guinness, Lilly Pulitzer and Vera Bradley ~ to name a few.

I'm also going to sell the Gorgeous Leather Backpack that Robert Redford sent me. Actually ~ I bought it from his Catalog ~ Sundance, but I like to refer to at as a "gift" from Robert Redford. He also sent me several Bracelets ~ but I'm going to keep ALL of the Jewelry that RR sent me. I've never used the Backpack ~ so might as well sell it. I'm going to take pictures and then feature my Handbags here on my Blog before I list them on Ebay.

Tomorrow is the last day of School for Beach Bunny and Baby Bunny ~ this School Year has gone by so fast. We are all looking forward to Summer Vacation and plan to enjoy every second of it.

Beach Bunny's Prom ~

LOVE these Zebra Sandals ~ Absolutely Adorable.

AND ~ the Zebra Tote is cute too. Zebra Sandals and Tote are both available at Talbots.

My Beach Bunny and Tyler at Merrit Island Christian School's Prom. They are just friends, but don't they make a "striking" couple. I talked Beach Bunny into going to her Prom and then she talked Tyler into going. He's recently lost both of his parents ~ his Mother just passed away last month from Cancer. I know that 20 years from now ~ they'll both be glad that they went to their Prom.

Miss my Camera ~

Isn't this Bunny adorable? It was made by Jennifer over on Etsy ~ hop right here for her Etsy Shop.

I miss my Camera ~ no that's not true ~ I miss having a Camera. I didn't like the camera I had and I'm not upset that I dropped it and it's broken. I've looked at tons of different Cameras ~ but can't decide which one to purchase. I'm trying to wait until Mother's Day ~ but there are so many bunnies waiting to be photographed. I need one that is easy to use, inexpensive and takes great pictures.

Things have been crazy and I've been so busy with lots of different projects. I spent several days last week planting flowers ~ 86 impatiens to be exact. They look so pretty in the yard ~ they really make me smile when I see them.

We have a Mother Cat and three baby kittens that have moved in ~ underneath our House. She's quite skiddish ~ but I'll see if I can get a picture of her using Beach Bunny's Camera. Yesterday ~ I broke my rule about feeding stray Cats and decided she was the exception. I'm surprised that she picked our House ~ especially since Zoe (our little Yorkie) barks at her constantly. I haven't seen the Kittens yet ~ but our neighbor saw her carry them toward our House.

I've also been working on my tan and exercising daily. I was trying to remember what used to make me happy when I was younger. So, I decided that I'd be happier if I was thinner and tanner. I know it sounds shallow ~ but it's two things I can actually control. This past week I made time to tan and do some walking. I feel so much better ~ better than I have in Years.