What's making me swoon right now?

I would rather have a pile of tattered, old, stained lace and trims

than rubies and diamonds.....

I'm joining Debra of Common Ground's Inspiration Friday!

What's even crazier?

I'll want to hoard this pile and stare at it all the time.....

I know, I need help.

hugs and love,

Dawn

What inspires me?

Blogs, books, magazines and so many other things...

but poking around in amazing little antique shops

ALWAYS

inspires me!!!

As Lisa and I were making our way to Ann's heavenly cottage and shop

we stopped at another wonderful store Debbie told us about,

Pandora's Box in Frankston, Texas...

Thank you so much Debbie, we LOVED IT!

Take a look around ~

I'm linking to sweet Debra of Common Ground's

Inspiration Friday!

I love the way the light pours through this old quilt top...

Lisa found this amazing antique blouse!

I don't think the clock was old but I just LOVE, LOVE the look of it...

Lisa and I had the best time together!!

I promise to share my finds with you very soon....

I was fortunate enough to receive a couple of  "nice" welcome home gifts

the first of this week....

a sinus infection and lovely bronchitis!!!

Makes you SO appreciate being healthy :)

Wishing you a wonderful, HEALTHY Friday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

Inspiration Friday ~ Books, magazines...and more books!

I know I've shared this with you before....

but I'm in love with books!!!

Not so much novels, but books that share romantic, decorating ideas...

artful decorating ideas, creative art books that demonstrate techniques or

just have gorgeous photos featuring beautiful artwork ~

I gathered just a few photos to show you what I mean :)

This first image is for you, one of my favorites!

This photo below is not from a book or magazine,

but a close up of the antique Limoges china

that Dennis gave me for Christmas a few years back.

Oh how I miss the old Home Companion magazine...thank goodness I saved so many!

How in the world could I NOT be inspired by the beauty shown

between the pages of my favorite books and magazines?

I'm joining Debra of Common Ground and so many other

inspiring blogs for Inspiration Friday!!

Wishing you a great Friday precious friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn