Kay Ellen

Scenic Drive

 

 

 

 

 

:Kay Ellen & Family

 

 

Joining in Rednesday! at Sue's Place Here

 

and White Wednesday at Faded Charm Here

 

Lunch Hour Preview

Ok friends,

Time for a lunch break, so I thought you would like to see a sneak peek of what I am working on...

Selecting venetian plaster for an executive spa feeling bathroom...

selecting paint for office space~~~ it is time to narrow down the choices!

I am getting excited! 

my kitty is watching my selection today~~~ no complaints so far!  

Back to work~~~ with a strong coffee in my hand.

:Kay Ellen

Sleepy?

 

 

I must be really tired tonight because I keep looking at my flickr photo's of comfy beds...

Hope you are all having a productive and restful week! Wait, does that make any sense? lol   

Oh well~~~ Good Night,

:Kay Ellen

Stormy & Green

Beautiful scenery near our home and around the Inland Empire~~~

My husband and I are off  to capture some photos this afternoon!

Have a blessed Sunday:)

:Kay Ellen

Rainy Saturday

Umbrella weather at my house :))

Happy Pink Saturday!

CLICK HERE to join in the FUN! 

:Kay Ellen

Funny Family

Juggling home and work is tough sometimes...

I feel fortunate and blessed to be surrounded by a kind hearted family.   

Sometimes as a Mom you need to pause and have a good laugh or cry~~~right? 

Here's a couple stories I wanted to share...

Our son decided to move back home this year and attend a college close by. We have had a few bumps along the way and a new dent in the fender~~~but I think that is pretty normal when a college son returns home from being away for a full year.  We love him dearly and our thankful to have him close by again. He may fly the coop again soon so we need to enjoy this fleeting time.

My husband and I set up a new list of chores for him to do around the house... 

One of his tasks is to unload the dishwasher and put away the dishes.

Well as you can see he lined up the mugs for me~~~ He said he could not figure out how to put them in the cupboard correctly and was waiting for my assistance. He also mentioned that I should get rid of half of the mug collection so they would fit properly in the cabinet. Is that funny or what? I am not getting rid of any of my crazy mugs~~I love them all!

Look how artisic he placed them on my kitchen island!  I had to take a picture and share...it really made me laugh! 

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My husband had a horrible abcess on a root canal this past week...sever pain and a few nights of no sleep, he will have his third visit to a specialist tomorrow...ouch :/

No sleep and pain can really throw you off at work and home. No matter how bad he has been feeling he recites funny Steve Martin lines or Jim Gaffigan jokes to ease the pain in front of me and kids...poor guy.

My daughter with her sweet sensative heart made this adorable letter for my husband this week.

We shared this on facebook but I knew my blogging friends would want to see it too...

A sweet note filled with encouragement, bible verses and comic quotes from comedians my husband likes.

We all desire encouraging words or acceptance~~~ A thank you or a simple hug...it can really go along way on a tough day or week!

No matter how crazy filled a week can become, I know when I arrive back home tonight I will hear a little laughter, a scripture or an encouraging word from someone in my family...hopefully not another dent in the fender!  just kidding son :)

I love my family~~~

Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you ", says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you hope and a future ."

Encouragement for us all,

:Kay Ellen

Hearts

 

 
Happy Valentine's Weekend!

 

:Kay Ellen

Photo's

1. Roses from my garden sitting on an old weathered window

2. My swedish heart...purchased at Ikea

3. Little Debbie Valentine cakes displayed on old china embellished with rose petals & pearls

4. Three small velvet hearts...used a heart shaped cake pan to trace the pattern, doilies attached with Jodees Inc sealah no sew tape.  

5. Grandma Ruth's candy dish filled with Valentine M & M's embellished on a sliver platter~~~lace ribbons, pearls and rosepetals

6. Antique door knob, romantic sheet music and petals from my garden

7. Vignette's~~~Marble top vintage side table,  cement urn, coral, vintage heart,  paper lettering

8. 15th street, Newport Beach, California 

9. Closeup heart shaped dish... M&M's & Little Debbie heart cake 

Joining in these two Blog Parties ~~~

Early Morning Shopping

A beautiful winter morning drive... 

Treasure hunting for my little space...

Love this old kodak film cansiter...! 

Decisions on what to buy....? 

Charming pieces to admire...

Ok my trunk is full~~~

My shop is filled with new eye candy to buy! 

Come take a peek...

Congratulations Sandra Lee!

Email me your address so I can send out your new little treasure...Enjoy!

:Kay Ellen 

Capture a Moment

 

 

 

Special moments in our lives captured in a photo.  

As time marches on photos become more precious to each of us. 

Hanging a gallery of family photos can add character and charm to a bare wall and make you smile each time you pass by...

The three photo galleries shown above have their own look and theme.

Sepia tone photos are shown in the first wall collection. The second gallery of photos are  photographed in black and white and the third photo gallery is in color.

Decide on one style of photography for your gallery wall and choose frames to compliment the photos.

Hallways are a great place to have fun with a whimsical paint color to make your photos stand out with charm. In the third photo above you see how we personalized the photos with the last name featured above the gallery.

Spray painting old picture frames can be a thrifty way to recycle and re-use what you already have at home.  

Of course some photos can stand alone like this photo I took last summer... it makes me smile each time I see it...a special moment captured in time. 

Whatever you decide to do have fun with it!

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My dear friend Christina has captured a beautiful moment with her darling photo jewelry. She is having a fantastic giveaway this weekend only! 

Click Here to stop over and see her darling blog and on-line shop....for a chance to win! 

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Also, in celebration of my first month at Forget Me Not Antiques... I am having a giveaway too!!

I will choose a winner for this old silver-plated creamer.

Just leave a comment here or on facebook :)

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Have a wonderful weekend!

Packers or Steelers? lol

:Kay Ellen

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Joining in two creative blog parties this weekend...shown below.

 Here

 Here

Working

I have a busy week ahead of me... selecting creative elements for a commercial building.

Deciding on travertine, granite, mosaic tiles and so much more!!

A beautiful mix of textures and finishes to create a rich earth-tone palette.

I will share more photos as the project moves forward...

See you again in a few days :)

Please stop by my little antique space if you live in the Riverside area~~I just added some new treasures.... this farm house sofa table is in my spot!

Happy February!

:Kay Ellen