Romance at Heart

Where is Cupid?

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I don't see cupid anywhere!

But I love these red accessories!

I do see Mr. penguin though. Oh, he looks bashful.

Any one for Tea?

You can add some red with your white dishes

for several holidays!

Aprons are so much fun!

Fun hearts , frames, candles & more!

These wallets would make wonderful

gifts for your friend or Valentine!

Don't forget that special piece of jewelry.

Oh yes, pillows are such a needed accessory!

There you are Mr. Cupid.

Be careful where you shoot those arrows!

Yes, Love has pierced my heart!

Happy Valentines Day!

Annabelles's Christmas Open House!

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Welcome to Annabelle's Christmas Open House!

Tea for Two or more?

Choose from Tea pots to Christmas teas with cute

little tea spoons!

You will find Santa's little helpers so excited to see you!

Have a cup of Hot Chocolate or Chai Tea!

Mrs. Snowman is looking forward for the first snow!

These decorative wine cases will make your

gift of wine even more special!

Need a touch of French?

Baby its cold outside!

We have had fun this year with new products!

All kinds of hats, gloves, handbags and scarves.

These felt pillows are fun too!

We've added clothing also.

Here we added a scarf and purse to our cute blouse!

We also added a little section for men!

Say "Hi" to Mr. Moose!

Oh my, Mr. Owl is letting me know I better not

forget him!

Lets not forget Jewelry.

Something that every girl needs!

One of our new Christmas Scents!

Snow Flowers from Greenleaf.

Thanks for coming everyone! It was fun!

If your in the area (Beloit, Wi.) stop in and say "Hi"!

We'll be glad to see you!

Have a Christmas full of hope, happiness, love & laughter!

God Bless You!

Girls Night Out!

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We had another fun Girls Night Out at Annabelle's!

It was our Evening in Paris III.

These vintage french dresses were fun to make!

These are some of our new products that have that

french flair!

I love these face pillows.

We also have these beautiful faces on totes to match

and small dishes.

More French Decor!

Wine covers, bottles, coasters and more.

Thank you my friends for your presence and support!

We had a wonderful time!

Here are those cute little dishes I was talking about!

More special Ladies!

Some of our wonderful TOKYOMILK Products!

I guess the flash was to much for the girls! LOL!

My wonderful daughters!

Well I guess this is good night everyone!

Come again! Had a wonderful time!

My Secret Garden!

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Come enter some of my favorite parts of the garden.

Walking down the stone steps is one way to enter!

Come sit a while and look over the waterfalls.

These red coneflowers are a new addition.

They're very bright and colorful.

As you walk down the stone stairway

you might get a glimpse of a girl reading her book

and a private bench to sit on.

Your welcome to join her!

As you cross over the stream, Oh my!

Don't look ! The birds are bathing!

You will see a Gazebo just waiting for your presence.

Come on in ! Just relax!

Listen to the water rushing down the stream.

As your relaxing watch the fish swim and play

or listen to Mr. Frog tell his story.

As your done relaxing and continuing your walk.

You will pass Rebecca. She is one of our fountains.

The soft sound of water brings little birds to

drink from her pitcher.

Come on in and take a breath.

Eat some grapes!

Swing a little and listen to all the

beautiful sounds!

As you enter through the gates,

you will walk through our new shade garden.

As you continue your walk you will spot

our little bird fountain that glows in the night.

At night when you look over the garden it reminds

me of a little light house to help you see your way.

As you exit the garden you will meet an angel.

It looks like she's getting her orders as she's looking up to

the heavens.

I think she is wanting to say God loves you and

cares for you so be blessed today!

Fun Clothing & Handbags!

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Fun & cool cotton clothing!

From floral tops to solid colors and different styles!

Cute cover-ups and two tone sundresses!

In variety of colors!

Adorable flower designs at bottom of top!

A paisley top with v-neck and slits up bottom sides!

Fun handbags with ruffles. Good for packing in your suitcase for traveling.

Have fun this summer!

Wallpaper Tricks

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Decorative Shutters for Privacy Screen!

You'll want to take out the center panel of each shutter.

Paint your decorative shutters with the

color you desire.

Then attach wallpaper of your choice to your center panels.

Tack wallpaper-covered center panels onto you frame

of your shutters to make a beautiful privacy screen.

Wallpaper instantly dressed up this once plain wood headboard!

To get this look, simply cut the wallpaper of your choice

according to the shape of the headboard.

Attach using the manufactures instruction.

A unique way to add personality to your room!

This is a Retro Redo!

A discarded display cabinet gained a new life with

lipstick-pink paint and sections of punchy

damask paper inside and out.

Attach decorative hooks or knobs to the door for

organizing your jewelry.

A Dresser Revamp!

Use floral paper to rejuvenate the drawer fronts of a tired dresser.

And the lampshade project is a snap.

Just cut paper slightly larger than the shade.

Adhere, pressing firmly to smooth wrinkles.

Once dry, simply slice off the excess paper with a craft knife.

See how much fun it is to design your own room!

A Wallpaper Frame Update!

This simple project can be done to a picture frame or

a tiny mirror.

To get this look, lay the frame flat and

cut around the edge leaving about an inch border.

Trace around the inside hole, be sure to leave about 1/2 inch

that will be folded back. Cut slits in all corners, then wrap the

wallpaper around the edges. Adhere to the back of the frame.

A neat way to coordinate with the rest of your room!

Hanging Wallpaper for Art!

Create a wall hanging from wallpaper scraps.

Use a dowel rod from a craft store for a smooth look.

Roll the top and bottom of the paper over the rods and attach

with glue and a stapler.

Tie a decorative cord to the top rod and hang from hook on wall.

Makes beautiful Art!

Bold Service Cart!

A basic glass-front bookcase becomes a stellar service cart

with just a roll of wallpaper.

After removing the legs and doors, prime and paint the bookcase.

When dry, wallpaper the outside surfaces and install caster to

the bottom. Reattach doors.

What fun and interesting ways to recreate your

decorative pieces!

Outdoor Gardening

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A garden ornament provides a vital focal point,

like a punctuation mark amidst

stems and foliage.

Position your ornaments where you want

a centre of attention to be,

and then create the right surroundings to set it off.

This S shaped cement birdbath with decorative carvings

would look adorable in your garden.

I hear the sound of ripp-it, ripp-it

when you see this birdbath carved

with adorable little frogs

This birdbath is beautifully designed

with angels.

Just add a glass top. Voila!

You have a beautiful garden table.

Rabbits are always fun to put in a garden!

Then there are those beautiful metal ornaments

for your garden.

Add a touch of French to your garden with

this crown.

This metal trellis makes an interesting focal point

for your flower pot.

They come in all kinds of shapes!

To make your gardens more fun and interesting

add these fun metal sculptor pieces.

A dragonfly or a coneflower!

After all the work in the garden this Angel

is resting his wings.

So have fun and enjoy!

Thank You Heavenly Father!

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Thank you Heavenly Father for sending your Son

to die for me (my sins).

Making a way for me to have eternal life.

Thank you Jesus for all that you suffered on that

Cross for me.

We would of never been able to endure

what you did for us!

I thank you with all my heart!

Easy No-Sew Window Treatment!

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A How to from Annabelle's!

To create these beautiful window treatments:

Use floor-length tab-top panels and three shades of

velvet ribbon.

Just lay out the panels and attach horizontal bands

of ribbon with fabric glue.

To make the ties at the top, cut the tabs off,

then cut six evenly placed,

1-inch horizontal slits across each panel.

Length of ribbon is your choice.

Finish by cutting V shapes out of the end of each tie.

Velvet ribbon turn these plain white tab-top cutains

into an elegant treatment.

Tip: Washable fabric glue will be strong enough to

withstand a washing machine

and will remain clear and flexible.

Enjoy!

It's Easter at Annabelle's!

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Even though Spring is already here.

Easter just seems to express it even more!

All the soft pastels are a delight!

Easter also brings in the warm colors of daffodils and tulips!

Oh my that must of hurt! LOL!

There are eggs all colors and sizes!

There's wooden bunnies all cozy and cute!

There's all kinds of floral, even carrot wreaths!

There's chickens and Roosters, oh my!

Here's looking looking at you kid!

There are cute little sheep to play with!

And cute little pails to hide in!

Mr Rabbit has already collected his eggs

and waiting for the party to begin!

So if you are in the area, just hop on over!

We'd love to see you!

Garden with a little touch of French!

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Welcome to a little bit of Garden and a little bit of French!

Angels are beautiful all year long!

Chandeliers always add Romance!

Beautiful flower seed picture

in a natural wood frame!

What can I say about roses.

They speak for themselves!

A little touch of French with black and white toile!

Fabulous Crown Pottery!

I love cream furniture! This little two piece table has a

adorable tray that you can use anywhere.

Also this sweet table bench that would welcome

anyone in an entry or at the end of your bed.

It also makes a wonderful coffee table.

Beautiful Poppy Love Seat! Goes beautifully with

brown, black, grey, green and off white. Blues with a

touch of rose is excellent also.

Again black and white looks great with French Decor!

Add a little crystal and it makes it Fabulous!

Please come again at any time!

Valentine Touches!

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Welcome!

Some Pink Touches!

Refinished Vintage Dresser with matching

Chest not shown.

Covered with all kinds of treasures!

This Vintage Magazine Rack can be used to display

your dishes!

Dishes by Rosanna and mixed with vintage.

Yummy Chocolate Bliss recipe cards with a

CD of Bossa Nova music.

Shown with cute felt cakes!

I love pillows! All kinds and all sizes!

Ahhhh, more touches of Valentines!

A Daughters love does live in your heart forever!

Adorable with ruffles are these coin purses!

Come and visit again!

Love and Kisses from Annabelle's!

Christmas Open House at Annabelle's

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It was fun putting the angels together.

From Angels to Greenleaf Candles, PJ's to Rose Pillows, Pancho's to
Fun Knit Headbands, Fingerless Gloves to Lollia Parfum & Handcreme.
Tokyomilk Bubble Bath and Parfum Soaps to La Vie French Jewelry.
From Little Girl and Boy Mice to Birdies with hats, Holiday Blends of
Chai Tea, Eggnog, Cocoa & Cappuccino to French Dinnerware.
From quilts to Christmas Ornaments & more.
These are just some of the things, that Christmas at Annabelle's
is made of!

"Thank You" to all my precious customers!

Have a Wonderful, Safe and Blessed Christmas!

Evening in Paris at Annabelles!

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OUR GIRLS NIGHT OUT!

Thanks to my son and daughter and all those who made the evening special!

Fall is here at Annabelle's!

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Annabelle's Vintage Market

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Our Vintage Market was allot of fun but it

was allot of work. Especially getting up at 5am.

Everyone enjoyed themselves.

Allot of customers loved the idea of me going out

on the street during the farmers market.

This was one of my helpers! My beautiful

granddaughter Ashley.

My lovely friend and helper Marlene!

Thank you my friends for making it fun!

We'll have to do this again!

My Tennessee Visit.

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It's always a delight to visit my sister in the country!

She used to be a pastel girl.

This time she used bright bolder colors.

Her cabinets and counter top are a grey with a antique finish.

Beautifully done.

Some of her cabinets are open and display her beautiful

blue glassware.

Her kitchen floor was a reddish brick. Adorable!

She still displays our Aunts antique cabinet

with an accent of deep red.

The bedroom I stayed in was also a bolder blue with accents

of white and tan.

I loved the brown brick which was part of the old fireplaces.

It gave that feel of the old farmhouse. Her floors were painted an

antique white.

This is my niece with her daughter on her first birthday!

This is Hattie Mae's birthday cake.

Hattie doesn't always like to get her fingers dirty!

This is my sweet sister Carol serving the cupcakes!

Looking out across the field you'll find this charming barn.

This is where Zipper lives!

I was told he loves mints!

We arrived at my sisters in the evening. So we couldn't see

the landscaping. When my brother-in-law said they had large rock in

they're back yard. I thought he was kidding.

When you look out her front yard you can see mountains.

It was beautiful!

Good-by Tennessee mountains.

Hope to see you next year!

Anniversary

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Thank you for your support!

This is our 3rd year!

Congratulations Sandra!

You are our winner of our Lollia drawing!

Looking for Furniture!

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Beautiful black iron garden set.

Table is 2 tier and has a lace effect.

Cute white iron garden set.

New Vintage looking 2 drawer off white chest.

Decorative white refurbished table.

Red refurbished side table with drawer.

New cream side table with cute accents.

Beautiful rose color love seat

which can act as your

accent piece.

Love to plant, here is our white

potting bench with a drawer to put your tools

and a container on opposite side that fits

down into the counter top

where you can put your dirt for planting.

This is our French Country Chest

with a mock wood top and gold vintage

looking handles.

Cute little side table or cabinet with mirrored door.
Vintage look!

This is our Vintage Cabinet with an antique window

that closes over the top shelves and

hidden storage underneath.
(window not shown in picture)

This refurbished black chest with gold accent handles

has plenty of storage.

My Spring Garden!

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Oh, the wonders of Spring!

As soon as I see the first flower raise its head above the

ground in spring, my heart leaps with anticipation.

Did you know Tulips are native to Turkey and western Asia.

They have been grown in gardens for centuries.

Thousands of hybrids have been introduced.

Some of the ground covers are popping up.

The weeping cherry blossoms are so delicate.

Oh the daffodils, cheery as any early bloomer, glow yellow or

creamy, their smiling faces seeking the sun

and praising springs revival!

There are so many variety of tulips and colors.

The flowering Quince is so rich in color.

You do have to be careful because of the thorns.

This tree has beautiful white flowers with a fragrance that

is heavenly and then turns burgundy for the summer.

I love the blossoms of crab apple trees.

Pretty soon the Oriole will be back

for his grape jelly!

Come and visit again!

French garden

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It was so refreshing to decorate for spring and summer!

These are our windows!

I love the metal sculptors of cranes!

They could go inside or outside in your garden

or next to a pond.

Dishes that say garden!

This is what it looked like before we moved our shed.

It's fun but a lot of work. When we get done changing the

store we can take a deep breath! Ahh!

Well, it's finally done!

The French Garden is done! Ahh!

This is our new sunflower arbor!

Our metal bird fence!

Our heavenly angel canvas pictures

and statues!

I love spring flowers!

Ahh! French!

Our robin egg soaps!

Our beautiful bird and garden hand towels

and lavender liquid soaps and our

lavender drawer liners. Also our lavender linen sprays!
And so much more!

Painted metal flowers for your gardens!

Butterfly stakes!

All sorts of home decor for your garden and home!

We also carry beautiful silk handbags!

More french home and garden decor!

Hope you enjoyed your visit. Come again!

Have a wonderful day!

Spring is at Annabelle's!

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Easter is just around the corner !

Annabelle's windows!

Rabbits, rabbits can you find the rabbits?

Spring seems to bring in the soft pastel colors!

Rabbits look good with the french decor!

It's time for floral!

Floral plates and mugs bring in the season!

Have a wonderful Easter!

It's a powerful celebration!

It's when God sent His Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins,

so we could have everlasting life with Him!
He made it simple for us.

All we have to do is ask forgiveness, and acknowledge what He did

for us and ask Him to be Lord over our lives!

He's waiting!
He loves you!

It's French!

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Some of our new French Decor!

I love the garden look, its my favorite!

These are some of the new French Signs.

Spring is coming!

Fabulous French pails and pillows!

Shades that make a statement!

French that is!

Come again!

Valentine's Day!

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It's the romance !

It's reds and pinks!

It's all those beautiful things!

There's even sometimes handmade things made by

Annabelle's!

I love pink!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Surviving the Mart

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No matter when you go, there is a lot of people.

We're all looking for those new and fabulous items!

The weather wasn't too bad, it was trying to snow the last

day we we're there.

Walking up and down the halls looking for companies or special items!

I always get confused which hall I was down.

They all run together!

My husband is very good on direction!

That's why I always bring him!

Just kidding!

This is how I feel when I get done.

Everything blurred!

So much to take in!!!!!
But I can't wait till those new and fabulous things come in!

Going to the Chicago Mart

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Well it's that time to go to the Chicago Mart to find

new and fabulous things.

So I better get out my walking shoes, or should

I put on my skates and get ready for some

fun and excitement!!!!!!

See you when I get back!!!!!!

Happy New Year!

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Have a Wonderful New Year!

Christmas at Annabelles

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It's that time of the year when you can smell fresh evergreens!

Ahhhhhhh!

And there's beautiful lights everywhere!

Our Christmas theme this year is "Christmas Glamour" !

We used silver and white and antique gold mirrors

on the walls in the windows. We have large snowflakes and

crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

We have silver ornaments & Matt made beautiful
ornaments with glamour picture of actresses on the trees.

You'll find Audrey Hepburn and others out lined in silver!

Thanks to all those who participated in our

Open House.

These mugs and dessert dishes called ''Four Calling Birds''

are made by Rosanna. They're beautifully packaged.

Then there's the french girls from shades, picture,

pillows to lanterns.

This is our Christmas cherry tree surrounded with

vintage ornaments, cherry stems, cherry towels &

cherry cup and saucers made by another french company.

You'll still find some penguins peeking out different in

different places.

Fun red and green kitchen decor!

We turned our garden shed into a ice house with

fun skates, snowmen and penguins and other

fun things!

This is Cheryl one of many dear customers.

A beautiful watch made with vintage typewriter

keys.

Also fun charms!

Wonderful preserves in European drink ware!

A double ruffled shower curtain.

We carry TOKYOMILK products now!
Beautiful soaps, lip balm & candles.

100 % cotton gowns!

This is our handkerchief tree.

On the mannequin is "La Vie jewelry" made in Paris!

Thanks to everyone for your help!

Have a very "Blessed Christmas & New Year!"

Annabelle's Christmas Open House

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Well its that time of the year already!

I can't believe this Sunday is the 1st of November.

I love the season and what it stands for!

It just came so fast!

This is what our invitations look like.

Our theme this year is Christmas Glamour!

We will be closed November 2nd through the 5th.

We will be getting ready and we will open

Friday November 6th at 3:00p.m. for Open House.

If your in the area come join us and let us sparkle up your holiday with a little

Christmas Glamour!

We will be introducing several "New Gift Items" for the season.

See You There!

Another Evening in Paris- Girls Night Out!

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Thanks to everyone that made the evening special!!!!!!!!!

This is entrance of the shop that night!

This is our winner Marietta, who won the beautiful jewelry set from

Sweet Romance.

This is my special friend & an artist Mary Ann.

Even my son got into the french theme. He was taking pictures and

keeping the dessert table full!

Also my sweet beautiful daughters were there to help me!

Here is some of my french decor.

Fall is on its way!

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This scarecrow is friendly and he can even wave hello!

These apples look so good you want to pick them from the basket.

There is such a warm feeling when fall comes. It's a very colorful

season.

Fall is a time you love outdoors and still enjoy your garden.

It's time to start canning. This apron says it all.

Oh my, the bees are swarming, but not in here.
Just pour yourself a cup of tea with this adorable honeycomb teapot

with cup and saucers!

Then wipe them with these cute bee towels. Theres even bee soap to clean with.

And if the day has been a stinger of a day, soak in the tub with these

Royal Jelly Bath Bees!!!!

I love the french yellows and blues!

Fall has so many colors to play with.
Even pink!

Add pink mums and white pumpkins to your pink decor.

The earth tones seem to bring warmth to the season.

This wreath has an interesting way of putting warm and

cool colors together.

French decor

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Our window displays our red, black and white french decor.

Our cute little black and white polka dot apron that adds vintage.

We added the red for the accent color.

We also added white pumpkins for a touch of fall.

The added design was the red cherries. Cherry towels and
french bistro dinnerware with a cherry design and french red handle flatware.

Bon Appetit !

My Garden

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This was taken in the beginning of Summer.

Where did the summer go???????

Oh, to sit and read!!! No time this year. Hope next year will be better!!!!!

Going to the Chicago Mart

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It is time to go shopping!!!!!

I love to walk to the Mart from the train station. Especially after sitting on the train for an hour and a half.

Now it's time to take a taxi . Completely exhausted after two days of walking and talking and ordering. But excited about the items I purchased. Can't wait to get them.

My Trip to Tennessee

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I had the privilege to take a break and visit my sister and her family with my daughter.

The flight was quite interesting. The flight attendant kept us entertained by talking to us the whole flight. To be able to sit with my daughter, we had to sit in the back. The very back.

It was a small plane. The only bad thing I experienced was trying to get the humming out of my head. For some reason there was a loud humming noise that came from the back.

Hummmmmmmmm!

It was a short trip but fun and I got to see the Tea Room that my niece and sister opened last year. They found this cute house on 8015 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge.

This is my sister and my niece.

This is a picture of my grandmother that they named the Tea Room after.

This is my beautiful daughter and niece. We had a good time and laughed a lot.

My daughter is quite comical.

This is my sisters beautiful house that I stayed at.

This rock is part of their natural landscaping. They had to remove several.

Where we have to pay big bucks for just one.

The trip was to short. Where does the time go!

Art Walk

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All the hours of re-arranging and moving the furniture and getting the shed up and putting out the garden furniture and cement pieces and all the fun garden decor.

Woo!!!

I felt like Cinderella and it was before the ball!!!!!

The evening turned out wonderful !

My artist Mary Ann Keating & Laura Giacalones work was beautifully done.

By the next day when everything was done and over, I realized I forgot to take pictures.

I was so busy talking to people and getting involved that I forgot to get my camera out.

oops!

Well, you learn by your mistakes they always say.

Garden Shed

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I was talking about the vision and desire to have a garden shed in my shop with all my beautiful garden items in it and around it to my children. My son Seth answers with, Mom I can do that. I had no idea that he know how to build. My children surprise me all the time. My son Matt that helps me quit a bit in the shop, decided to paint it for me. They did a beautiful job!!!! I love my garden shed!!!

Thanks Seth and Matt!!

Mother's Day

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Mother's Day is May 10th. It's almost here!

Make this Mother's Day special and treat your Mother to one of these great gifts!

Wonderful French Soaps

Soaps from Itay

French soaps and mailable picture cards

Framed sayings

Sweet Romance Jewelry

Silk handbags -made from beautiful silk fabrics and ribbons.

Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

May Day

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May Day is the first day of May. It is celebrated in many places around the world. The traditions and stories surrounding May Day from place to place may vary. There is, however, one thing that is similar in most celebrations--the use of flowers.

One of the most popularly known May Day traditions is to hang a basket full of spring flowers and /or other small gifts on a neighbor's or friends doorknob. The trick is that you don't want the neighbor or friend to see you! If you do get caught, you are supposed to get a kiss!!!!!!!!

Be creative!!!! Use decorative cans!!

Or use canning jars!!!

This is one of my favorites!!!

This container is made from chicken wire and ribbon.

Form a cone shape from a triangle of chicken wire; bend the ends of the wire to secure. Weave taffeta ribbon down one side of the basket and up the other, leaving lengths on each end to tie into a handle. Weave more ribbon down the sides, tucking one end inside the top of the basket, and gathering the tails at the bottom with thread. Fill with sweet peas, tucked into florist's vials filled with water.
ooh la la!!!!

This is my flower fabric bag which has a plastic liner. It's great for holding water. I will be carring these in my shop! Just fill with water and place your fresh cut flowers in it. Use it to give fresh flowers to someone, hang it on a door knob to welcome your guests, keep it in the car to use for cuttings.

Have fun!!!

Happy May Day!!!!

Wonderful Friend

2009-04-16T12:39:00.000-07:00

I want you to meet Mary Ann. She came in my store last year to check my store out. We instantly became friends. She's a sweet heart. I told her she was God sent. I was praying and asking God to send someone to help me with a web site. Here she is! She's an artist and has her own web site ------------http://www.followyourblissdesigns.com/ . Here are some of the things she makes. Aren't they adorable! She will be in my shop again for our Annual Art Walk. It's coming up real quick! It will be May 15th & 16th. Friday evening 5-9pm & Saturday 10am. If your in the area come join us!!!! Last year we had more than 150 artist at downtown businesses. For more information go to http://www.downtownbeloit.com/.

Easter

2009-04-02T13:40:00.000-07:00

Easter will be here soon. I love Easter for many reasons! One and the most important to me is Jesus Christ died and rose again for me. He paid a huge price for us. Some times I get so busy in the season that I forget to thank Him for what He has done for me. Thank you Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spring

2009-04-01T12:23:00.000-07:00

Spring is here!!!!! Yeah! It's been a long winter. Even though we still get a little snow we know the warmer weather is coming. Now when I leave work it is day light. It seems like there is more sunny days!!!

After changing the windows at the store and changing the store around with spring items it feels more like spring. Putting out the flowers and rabbits and little chicks it's so refreshing.

Annabelle

2009-03-31T12:11:00.000-07:00

If your wondering who Annabelle is, here she is!

A charming and acquisitive little girl which grew up to be my dear mother. She was a only girl with three brothers. She looks like she has modeling experience standing there against that tree with her adorable hair cut. She told me she was a tomboy. I guess that comes with having just brothers. I will tell you more as time goes!

Taking the plunge!

2009-03-28T14:10:00.000-07:00

Hi! I'm CJ & I own Annabelle's boutique. I'm new to the blogging world so please bare with me. This is a totally new territory but I am willing to try it out.