Where o Where

Has Lisa been ?

So sorry everyone for my big vast gap in posts. Had way too much on my plate the last few weeks, and a few things, including blogging had to go on the backburner.

So here I am coming up for a little air, and saying ....

Hi !

and announcing that after Sunday,

I will no longer be
an Alameda vendor virgin

Yes, this Oct 4th will be
my very first
Alameda Antiques and Collectables Show
6am - 3pm at Alameda Point
( I'll be in touch with the exact booth location )

If you are in the Bay Area and love antiques, you already know what this is.
Everyone else, it's one of the best outdoor markets that's held every first Sun of ea month.
Over 800 vendors and it's attended by over 10,000 people !
ok, I'm a little nervous now, you will be gentle won't you ?

Here's a little sneaky peek for you ...

There will be some paintings ...



decoupaged goodies ...


Furniture ...

an antique champagne riddler from France ... horse show ribbons ...
a princess 300 typewriter ... etc etc etc etc etc

Come say hi if you can !

Pink Tuesday Giveaway !

Fly away with me
into a
pink oblivion

Tell me your favorite thing in pink ...

baubles ?


bows ?

blossoms ?


bubbly ??

image courtesy of Martha Stewart

Tell me ...
leave a comment and have a chance to win
this Marilyn Monroe
pink champagne
decoupaged dish ! ...

also available for purchase at The Paris Apartment

Double your chances by mentioning this giveaway in your blog !
Just post a 2nd comment to let me know.
I will draw the lucky winner
Tues July 28th
via random.org
I will then contact you for your mailing address.

Best of luck to you gentle readers !

Let's Dish About Summer

Bonjour
&
HaPpY WeekeNd !

Time for a little shameless showing and telling
from the
House of Golightly

I can always tell when June is approaching here in no Cal just by the state of our garden. And just like clockwork, the 1st cherries and berries have burst onto the scene ... and to pop them in your mouth when they're still warm from the sun ( ohh yes ! ) I think my favorite thing however, is the intoxicating smell of gardenias outside my window ( which I can't resist wearing in my hair ). Such a beautiful reunion for the senses. Blend all that with the anticipation of homework-less evenings and lingering dinners alfresco ... it's no wonder I'm so ... well ... GIDDY ! ( I know, my Doris Day is showing )

Am I the only one feeling this way ?
What's happening in your part of the country ?

Anyway, been having a lot of fun altering vintage images and decoupaging them to clear glass dishes. The whole process just opens up a whole new realm of possibilities ! So here I am doing custom and I'm loving it. So fun meeting customers, collaborating ideas and then creating something they are thrilled with.

So marking a new season, here's a few new things ... some on Etsy and some sold as orders.

Bonne Chance 8" x 8"


Seek Love 8" x 8"


Marilyn Monroe letter 4" x 6"


You are the Best 6" x 10"


Run With It 6" x 10"

This is not a Pipe 4" x 6"


This week's fave custom pieces ...



FYI ... Check out the wonderful write up about Claudia from The Paris Apartment on Janet Solomon's French Blue and Co's blog ! Both ladies always have such beautiful postings that are both worth checking out.
and .... There is a wonderful giveaway for FREE advertising for 3 monthes on Claudia's VERY popular blog ( winner is announced Monday ) !
Learn about it all here