New Country Sampler has arrived!

Well, the December/January 2010 issue arrived yesterday, and it's clear that my BF Laura's 15 minutes of fame have begun! Her home is featured in this issue, and starts on page 26. Truly, I have to tell you... you can't begin to know how gorgeous her home is! From the minute you walk in, you feel right at home. She has the most gorgeous antiques and collections... every corner is filled with wonderful treasures. I wish there were about 20 more pictures in the magazine... you are missing out on so many wonderful nooks and crannies.

If you'd like to see more of Laura's wonderful home, go to the left side of this blog and find the "Home Tours" button... it will direct you to my webshots site.

I am so fortunate to have met my decorating soul mate.. and that we live on the same street in the same small town... wow - how great is that???

Halloween Spooktacular

Our first ever Halloween Spooktacular was devilishly fun! we are looking forward to next year's event. Here are some pictures of our costumes.... me in full Survivor regalia including knee socks, stained tshirt and an actual Survivor "Buff" (I am a huge fan) and Bobbie looking very scary in her Morticia get-up.

Vacation... finally!

This year was the first time EVER I have gone 9 months without any time off... so needless to say my hubby and I were both very ready for a vacation. Of course, San Diego was our destination of choice (as always). We enjoyed 5 blissful days of warm sunshine, wore flip flops and shorts, and ate at all our favorite resturants. We were able to spend a lot of quality time with our niece Lauren and nephew Anthony... we also visited Lee's grandparents and also managed to see a few dear friends. We love living here in Oregon but it sure is nice to spend time back home as well.

Now that we're home, I am trying to get into a Christmas-y mood. The open house is only a couple weeks away and the Christmas merchandise is arriving every day. I have spent hours examining my Christmas decorating idea books and I think I am starting to "come around." Although it's been hard to think of winter today, with the gorgeous fall sunshine outside. I suppose it will all come together... it always does!

All Moved In!!

Well it just about broke me, but the big move is complete and we are open for business at the new location!! I am LOVING the light and bright quality of this space and am so happy with the wall colors. The new space is much larger than the old, and I was able to add quite a few furniture pieces and other goodies. If you want to check it out, go to my webshots site for more pictures:

www.webshots.com/user/buttermilkjunction

The shop is decorated for Fall... all the lovely oranges, yellows and browns... yummy! We are featuring several offerings by local crafters... homespun pumpkins, witches boots, grubby pumpkins, crows... oh my.

Still waiting for several shipments... more linens by Family Heirloom Weavers, woven dish towels by Weaver's Corner, etc. Check back often!!!

Ready for school!!

Well since I am in "downsizing mode" with the shop's upcoming move, I am going to blog about my sweetie pie niece Olivia, rather than about decorating. Look at that face!! Olivia is the youngest of my sister's children... she just turned 5 last month, and is overly anxious to start Kindergarten in just a few weeks! Olivia is our little sweetheart... such a good girl... so eager to help and always has a smile on her face. We are so fortunate that we get to see "Miss O" very frequently. She loves to stay the night at our house in "her room" and play decorating with Auntie.

What a blessing all our nieces and nephews are!!