Back to Shabby Roses

Seems I have been away for a while, well, since I finally got the dish network, I have been quite the hgtv geek. Design to sell is the best ever. I think I am a pro at home staging now! Anyone want to hire me :) So far I have helped hubby re-stain all of our kitchen cabinets, paint, redo our guest room and I made a huge king size tuffted headboard! I even took on the task of removing popcorn ceiling from the guest room before I painted, whew, what a job, but it is sooo worth it, it looks so much better i'll say.Those shows are just so inspirational. I'll have to come back later with photos, but, sorry none have anything to do with roses or shabby chic. You may be surprised at my color choices but they are very pleasing to the eye , calming and elegant. Here are a few photos of some pretties I worked on. You may have noticed my website suddenly changed back to my former Romantic side. Pinks and my art photography, I love it. Enjoy the pics, and talk to you soon, my shows are on!

Virtual Decor Party( Fiesta)

Be sure to click on the link to the right for my friend Marina's Decorating party, she is a talented spanish tv Decorator show host . I love her blog and all the beautiful rooms and designs she features. Here are a few of my favorite photos of my home and some art. Be sure to see all the participants ! Lots of design inspiration!! Hugs, Kimberly

New Place mats !Not your normal Place mat :)

I was thrilled to find these pre-cut canvas place mats . These I painted a pale powder blue with huge roses in pinks with a border of Gold french scroll work. All hand painted. I'm offering them with pale pink, white and pale blue backgrounds. You can see them on my website. I think they are so pretty! I've been busy with re decorating our kitchen, hubby has been re- staining all the cabinets, what a job! But think of the moolah we will save. Keeping busy with homeschooling also, one more month till my daughter is evaluated by a teacher, I'm so nervous but she is so bright , I know she'll do well. This is our first year home schooling. I was a bit frantic yesterday when I received a notice from paypal, all of you who went thru that big mess last Sept know how it just consumed all our money and time, well, yet another customer has reported I hadn't sent two items, so therefore paypal has taken out a large sum of my money, bringing back some awful memories of last Sept. Thank goodness I have a delivery confirmation receipt. Hope full paypal will see in my favor, but still having your money taken without notice , money you need is so stressful even more now since this business is so very slow for allot of us. Have a lovely weekend everyone . Thanks so very much for all the sweet comments on my last post, you all make my day! Hugs, Kimberly

French Style Aubusson Floor Cloth Rugs

I'm so exited to preview my new Hand painted floor Cloth rugs. I love them , they are so durable and functional. I loved the idea that my art work would be functional not just hanging on a wall but actually have a purpose. After doing tons of research, my rugs are pet, spill and heavy traffice friendly! You can mop them with a mild detergent thanks to many layers of poly sealer.Needless to say these works of art are so time consuming, alot of prep work before you even get to start on the design. They lay flat on wood flooring and carpet as well. I hand painted al lthe roses and used beautiful scroll stencils for borders. I have tons of new designs coming soon. Since money is tight for everyone I thought it would be so nice to paint something we all need, rugs!! I'm a rug-A-holic I buy them and toss them out frequently after they get worn. The floor cloth will be around for a very long time!! Who could throw out a work of art! I have so many ideas for designs not only with roses but many different styles. Beach, french country, to name a few. Thanks for looking and hope you all have a lovely weekend coming up Hugs, Kimberly

Romantic Dream Home

This has to be the prettiest most Romantic Home I have ever seen! Annamarie Florio , a sweet customer and friend has kindly let me post photo's of her gorgeous home. She has such a romantic touch as you will see in all her photographs. I think she has talent for styling photos in magazines. She has some of my pretty collages that I custom made for her gorgeous antique frames. Annamarie loves a soft pale palet of pink and whites. These vignette photos are just stunning and pull at your romantic heartstrings. Annamarie's home was featured a few years back in Country Living but has since updated and these photos will be featured in the Country Living blog. Hope you can sit and relax for a moment and enjoy this Romantic cottage home . Be sure to leave a comment for her! This was such a treat! Enjoy, Kimberly

MY Favorite Photos by ME :)

I'll be back soon, been sick and very busy, hope all of you are well! Enjoy a few of my favorite creations. Hugs, Kimberly

Are You Green?

Gee how did his picture get in there?? Hmmm well I guess because Carter is a very "Green Guy" :)

Many of you know I love to re-use old furniture , transform it for another life. I hate tossing out things I think that could be re- purposed. Though I am good at that, I think I do need to work on being more Green wise when it comes to the earth. I love all the Green tips Carter Oosterhouse has on his website CarterOsterhouse.com as well as his show Carter Can on hgtv. One of which is very interesting, did you know that when your tv etc is turned off, it still draws power? All you have to do it unplug your appliances and it will save energy and money! Thats just one tip of hundreds ! MY friend Robin @Paris Bebe fabrics inspired todays post, mentioning that today is turn off your lights for one hour in your house between 8 pm and 9pm Tonight , seems this will happen around the world! I'm not sure I can break away from HGTV or not but will sure try :) Enjoy all the "GREEN " picks and have a wonderful weekend! Kimberly