Sometimes you just need a Smile in Life .. The Flossie Chronicles Tails of an English Springer Spaniel...

 

Well this is just a quick post today ... as I am rather exhausted .. from all the hubub of our Yard Sale and the week following of doing nothing but cleaning and organizing for 6 days straight inside and outside and this week it's been catch up with orders ...

 

Today as Abbey headed out the back sliders to do some work ... Flossie stopped and sat down ... Abbey told me you have got to look at her .. and I can't believe it but she actually sat there while I got my camera and never moved an inch and still yet she sat long enough for us to grab a picture of her ...

 

What a silly little gal she is ... she sat down right under the curtains .. and as she picked her head up they feel ever so perfectly as to look like she had dawned a vail ... She's possibly trying out to become a nun ..  ??? ... LOL !

 

 

 

Well On a day I really needed a smile .. Flossie just didn't disappoint .. She truly is a little Angel God sent us from heaven.  10 months old and she's the sweetest little girl .. Such a blessing from above ..

 

Hope she put a smile on your face too .. if she did ..well she's doing her job and hopefully her job to be. I hope very soon to begin training Flossie to become a Therapy Dog .. because I know she would be a joy and a healing presence for those who are Lonely .. those who are sick .. and those who need recovery .. Her spirit is truly one of healing and Joy ...

 

Wishing you all a beautiful .. and Happy week full of many smiles !

 

Many Thanks ...... And Glitterfest ....

 

Abbey and I wanted to say a GREAT BIG ......

 

 

 

to all of those who came out this last week and weekend to our Ginormous Yard Sale !

 

To all the TVM Gals that came by and took home treasures .. to the blog followers who came... to those who found us off craigslist and through our PennySaver Add ...

 

Our Yard Sale was a great success and we were able to close up by Noon on Saturday with literally only 6 boxes full of smalls left out of all we had out ... So Amazing .. and Such a Blessing !

 

Now we are working to get the house back in order and the back yard put back in order so life feels a bit more shall we say less chaotic and more in control.... for however long that lasts ..LOL !

 

AND

 

Please don't forget ...

 

 

 

GLITTERFEST

 

Yes it's this Saturday ... in Santa Ana, CA ... One day Only ! ...

 

No Abbey and I will not be there this time ..but many of our friends such as:

 

Lisa Loria

Rita Reade of Mammabellarte

Amber of Black Rooster Cottage

Jamie and Lori Martin of Two Wild Roses

Beck Wimbs

Robin Dudley Howes

 

and Many others

 

Be sure and go have a fun Day ...and even make it more fun by enjoying lunch and hitting a few shops in downtown Orange at the circle ..a great place to find some unique antiques.

 

 

 

Sweet Magnolias Farm ... Annual "YARD SALE" ... THIS WEEK !!!

 

It's that Time again !!!!

 

Yes it's time for the "Sweet Magnolias Farm"  annual

 

"YARD SALE"

 

 

 

 

 

We're Cleaning out every nook and cranny and Boy Howdy do we ever have alot of Nooks and Crannies !

 

Some of our close friends know we refer to the house as the "Warehouse" ... well "Warehouse" we shall not refer to it anymore ... This Sale is going to be a whopper ... !!!

 

Yes we are unloading the back Yard the Storage Shed .. the Garage .. all the Storage ... and it's all up for grabs !!!

 

Lots of Antique and Vintage goods .. with just a dash of everyday junk...

 

From Old Wood Crates ... to metal Utility Carts ... Stacks of Old books.... Furniture .... Glassware ... some pottery pieces .... Vanity Mirrors ... Old baby shoes ... vintage Desk wares ... Old cameras ... Wire baskets galore..... Big metal store rack ... vintage Clothing ... vintage lamps and floor lamps ....and lots of odds and ends that are too numerous to even mention  ...

 

 

 

 

 

(PLEASE BE KIND AND COURTEOUS TO OUR NEIGHBORS .. DON'T BLOCK DRIVEWAYS AND DON'T WALK ON THEIR LAWNS .. WE WANT TO KEEP OUR NEIGHBORS HAPPY WHEN YOU LEAVE WE STILL HAVE TO LIVE HERE ..LOL !

 

See Ya all this week ....

 

 

Welcome to Thursday's Meet the Artisan here at Sweet Magnolias Farm

 

Welcome To our  "Meet the Artisan" Thursday....

 

Abbey and I have long discussed that we would love to feature artisans we know and artisans we have come to know here on our blog... and We have decided to start off with none other than a dear Friend from The Vintage Marketplace for this First Meet the Artisan Thursday.

 

Many of you may know Christie Repasy of "Chateau De Fleurs" ..Her stunning artwork and design of Vintage Style Rose Paintings have Romanced Homes through the ages. Her soft touch and color Palette have become her trademark through the years and have drawn followers and admirers of her art World Wide.

 

Abbey and I were blessed to come to know Christie through The Vintage Marketplace which she and her Sister -in - Law Rita Reade of Mammabellarte host every 3 months in Rainbow, CA. We had the sheer pleasure of being invited to their first market that took place 3 years ago at Christies Home and Gardens. From that day on we have grown to know her better and to not only admire her amazing talent but to see her stretch and grow and break even more boundaries in her painting which have thrilled our hearts.

 

Christie is known for Beautiful Painting such as this one below "Spring Bliss"<p>

 

A Stunning Cabbage Rose filled Urn .. With lovely little wrens .. the roses have such an appearance of being real that they dance off the canvas and tantalize your nose into believing there truly is a soft fragrance flowing from them .. and the tune of the wrens wrings in the distance ...

 

 

 

 

 

Some of her more Whimsical and delightful paintings such as " Dreaming of Summer" Make you want to jump in to the picture and ride away down a dirt path on an english countryside where the blooms are in full fragrance.. the wind tainted and your senses take you to another place .. a place of pure delight ...

 

 

Over the Years Christie has applied her skills of Painting to many different canvases if you will .. from Furniture... to Metal Containers ... Glass decanters ..and much more .. I believe she gave that up for a time but in the last few years has revived her Unique One of a Kind Offerings with her Stunning Roses....

 

This Antique Farm Style Footstool ... with it's authentic Burlap Upholstery.. has now been transformed by her stunning spray of Roses into a truly Rustic and Romantic Piece that fits the Farmhouse to the Shabby Home ...It's none other than a one of a kind piece .. a true antique made more rare by her touch of the brush ....

 

 

And If your looking for a little Romantic Farmhouse Style ..to add a special touch to an old jar .. tin Can.. wood Box .... Clipboard... or Carry All ... Her Farmhouse Labels are sure to bring a bit of that old farm Charm into your home.

 



Of course One of the things Abbey and I are most excited about is her new Line of...

 

"Country Farmhouse" Collections which she just Debuted at the September Vintage Marketplace and Online for the first time.

 

 

This is a slight departure from her Lovely Vintage Roses .. but a wonderful refreshing approach to the Farmhouse Style

 



 

There are so many wonderful options out there today for the Farmhouse Style when it comes to Home Decor and Furniture ..but to match those items with equally beautiful art to display on your walls is not such an easy find. And Now Christie has made that search a bit easier for those of us looking for a piece of farm style art with her new "Country Farmhouse" Collection.

 

Christie has mastered "My Little Chic-a-dee" above to pure farmhouse perfection. Her chick looks like you could hold your hand to the canvas and it would surely bounce right in ... Her beets fresh from the garden and her basket and watering can like they've been captured in their perfect time worn state.

 

 

Below you can meander into "Daisy Farm" ... you know the old farm that most of us dream about moving to ..with the authentic old red barn ..the windmill turning round in the distance .. the wind whispering through the large Oaks and the cow murmuring it's light moo as it grazes in pure peacefullness. Yes I could hang this on my wall ..gaze at it all the day long and dream of the quiet stillness of the countryside.

And last but obviously not least "Le Rooster Blanc" ... Yes the White Rooster ..stands mighty and proud with his stunning red comb ... his fancy white tail feathers ...standing by the old farm gate ... A sprightly chap he is .. decked out in his dapper white ..possibly checking on his flock of hens ...

 

 



 

 

These are just a few of Christies Works .. Her designs number greatly in quantity ... you may even have some of her beautiful works of the heart in your own home...Or you may want to add a piece of her Majestic or Whimsical Floral Beauties  Or if like us you're a  lover of Farmhouse Style then one of her new "Country Farmhouse" Collections Line would look stunning in your dining room on that big beautiful wall opposite the Farm Table ... Or In the bedroom "Daisy Farm" would make for a Beautiful way to fall asleep on a lazy day .... Or how about "My Little Chic-a-dee" in the Kitchen or the garden house ...bringing a smile to your heart and face ...

 

Christies work is a true reflection of the person she is inside and out and that is " Beautiful ". Christie is down to earth .. quiet tempered, easy going, has a big heart, is Lovely to chat with, and Loves the Lord... Her work just as many of us is her livelihood. She puts in many hours a day dedicated to Making a living for herself and her family. She's a hardworker and what we call a go getter ( meaning she's not afraid to work long and hard if need be) and we are so honored to have met her 3 years ago and to have a sweet friendship with her.

 

Christie has always had a website where she offers her works of the H-art ... however she has just recently begun offering her collections in her new Online "Chateau De Fleurs" Etsy shop ... Yes the website is still open .. you can find even more of her collections there ..So the choice is yours .. Visit her website or her Etsy shop ... Or Jump in take the plunge and visit both ... and pick out a lovely piece that calls to your heart and your home ... You won't regret it .

 

Please take a few minutes and Visit Christie ..I know she would be delighted to know you stopped by to visit her shop and blog and to meander through her Beautiful work.

 

Christie Repasy "Chateau de Fleurs" Etsy Shop..... Click HERE

 

Christie Repasy "Chateau de Fleurs" Website ... Click HERE

 

Christie Repasy "Chateau de Fleurs Blog ... Click HERE

 

Christie Repasy and Rita Reades FB Page for The Vintage Marketplace

Click HERE

 

 

P.S. for those of you that own you own store ... Christie does offer her collections Wholesale ..be sure to contact her regarding wholesale if you would love to introduce your clients to "Christie Repasy's" Designs.

 

Also Please Consider that all of Christies artwork is copyrighted. It may not be copied, cropped, Changed, or used without her Sole Consent.

 

 

We've Been Featured on Wearing History

 

 

 

 

 

A Great Big Thank You ...

 

TO...

 

Lauren of  "Wearing History" 

 

Lauren is one of our fellow vendors at The Vintage Marketplace , The Sweetest Gal and she asked Abbey and I if she could feature us on her blog...

 

And of course we obliged...

 

 

 

 

 

Please Be sure to Visit Lauren at her Blog Wearing History and Check out the Beautiful Feature she posted on us.