Wednesday, November 10, 2010

NEW OBSESSION....the Murphy bed....

Image via: Murphybedlifestyles....I have already put my request in to my husband for one of these beds....we'll see!!!!
Image via: Casartcoverings.com....love the tufted headboard on this one....
Found this version of a Murphy bed on ikeafans...this guy used ikea cabinets with a Murphy bed kit to save money....
Love this one....the bed is in the cabinet but serves as a work table during the day....image via: Washington Post

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

SHENANIGAN'S IN THE POCONOS.....

We closed the bar after our 8th consecutive song......so much fun!!!!!
The Vaudeville Hook.......
Close the curtain or get the Vaudeville hook....
HOTSIE TOTSIE TERRY.....
ANNA, ME, KAREN, ALICIA, EILEEN, ROCHELLE....
EILEEN AND ROCHELLE....GREAT FRIENDS, DON'T LET THE INNOCENT LOOK FOOL YOU...
DON'T ASK....we were in awe of this crew singing YMCA!!!
Beautiful sunshine with crisp mountain air........love it!
Our suite at the Blakeslee Inn....I told you it was spacious....
Eileen and long time friend Alicia....
Anna, Rochelle and Karen....shopaholics anonymous...



Another pit stop to say hello......he likes you Eileen...he is looking at you!!!
Location of Molly Maguires Pub and Steakhouse....charming building...

Almost Happy Hour.....



Molly Maguires Pub....
Lunch at Molly Maguires in Jim Thorpe on our way to the Poconos.....
Is that a polar bear....?? Eileen loves all dogs...including Goliath who we met in Jim Thorpe.

My Aunt Eileen's birthday celebration in the Pocono Mountains of Pa., was last weekend. She has invited me to girls weekend in the past but this was my first opportunity to join her along with her besties!!!! We stayed at the Blakeslee Inn as she reserved 2 rooms for 8 women. One of the 2 rooms included the suite which was the size of an apartment featuring an eat-in kitchen, a nice size bedroom and a big fireplace in the spacious living room. We all hung out in the suite mostly so we could celebrate, eat, drink, laugh, take pictures and relax. The thing that really took me by surprise about this particular space was the Murphy bed that was concealed so nicely in the living room. I was totally enamored by the full size bed that slowly emerged from the wall as we pulled it down to set it up. I felt like I was on the set of Laverne and Shirley from back in the day. Laverne slept in a Murphy bed that pulled out from the wall in their small, 1 bedroom apartment. Right then and there I thought, I HAVE TO HAVE ONE for my guest bedroom. So the idea was born and now I am looking into purchasing a Murphy bed so that I can better utilize my guest bedroom that doubles as a studio space. We had a great time in the mountains but remember...what happens in the Poconos, stays in the Poconos. Please be sure to visit my Aunt's blog Three Piece Bikini

WISTERIA {LANE} WISH LIST......

Standing shadowbox....
Adorable idea for standing shadowbox.....
IDEA FOR GLASS CLOCHE THAT I WANT....need
LARGE GLASS CLOCHE.....A MUST HAVE
Bohemian Parasol....
Fabulous sunlight soap barrel container....love this. I found these product at Wisteria. Check it out by clicking here.

HANDMADE HEADBANDS.....

CHECK OUT MY NEW HANDMADE HEADBANDS THAT I BOUGHT FOR $3 EACH IN ONE OF THE BOUTIQUES IN JIM THORPE...MEOW...
THIS FLOWER HEADBAND IS SO FEMININE AND GREAT FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES....
THIS FAUX MINK HEADBAND IS MY FAVORITE FOR NOW.....
THEY ARE SO EASY TO WEAR AND REALLY COMPLIMENT JEANS AND A CUTE SWEATER....

PHOTO INSPIRATION......

IMAGE VIA: NADINOO












SOMETIMES A SINGLE PHOTO {like the first photo from Nadinoo} CAN INSPIRE ME TO PHOTOGRAPH MY OWN MINI SERIES...HERE ARE A FEW OF MY CAPTURES I SNAPPED WHILE IN THE POCONOS OVER THE WEEKEND.

Monday, November 8, 2010

HAPPY PINK MONDAY......

Great Idea for Christmas....grab some ice skates from the thrift and paint them pink.....

WHAT A WILD AND CRAZY WEEKEND SPENT IN THE POCONOS OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR MY AUNT'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. WE STOPPED IN THE QUAINT AND CHARMING TOWN OF JIM THORPE FOR LUNCH AND RETAIL THERAPY. details to follow...have a great Monday....

“The only real failure in life is the failure to try.”

“The only real failure in life is the failure to try.”