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My Two Great Loves Shabby Vintage & French Country.The two Combine into a very Whimsical and Cozy "Cottage" look that I call Home. The Joy of Finding, Restoring, Creating and Sharing who can ask for more.

Monday, March 11, 2013

March Events

This is my booth at Glitterfest's new location. I like the indoors, I get to see everybody. I also did some shopping of my own.

 The Vintage Market Place  in Rainbow was given Beautiful weather.
 It really does feel like you're on a retreat there, even as you're working. 





 I like giving variety to give it a "little general store" feel. The only thing is it took us more than 6 hours to set up. Thank goodness this show gives us the whole day Thursday to set up.


Sunday, February 3, 2013

Up and Coming Events



 Also the weekend following on
Saturday March 9th,2013
 Glitterfest!
at a new location.

Anaheim Business Expo
1960 Anaheim Way
Anaheim, CA. 92805
From 10:am to 4:pm


April 27 and 28th 2013
Floral Park Home Tour and Marketplace
10:am to 4:pm Saturday and Sunday
held on Victoria st.
Santa Ana, CA.92711




I will be at all of these shows, so I'll keep an I out for you!
you can email me at shabbyfrenchome@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Beautiful Locations to come see me

 I'll be at Glitterfest Saturday, October 13th at the Elks Lodge in Santa Ana 10am to 4:pm
contact Whinzy (714) 573-1025





 And November 30th and Dec. 1st I'll be at the Vintage MarketPlace in fallbrook/Rainbow
4815 5th, Fallbrook (760) 645-3946




Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Monday, June 18, 2012

The Makings of my Look

I have been asked alot of questions on how I come up with some of my ideas, so I thought I'd share a few of them today. So here are some of my favorite pictures that inspire my booth display.     This pink and turquoise combination is my current favorite.

 Along with color combinations I put into my linens and totes.   I love the worn look, to me that means  loved , a favorite item that's been used allot but has been taken good care of. That's why I age the bulk of my fabrics. 


The green patina always sets a charge with what ever it's put together with.

  • Lidy of the French Garden House took this great picture of my booth recently.


I love baskets, and going through them. That's why you'll always find baskets filled with combinations of things. Your items always look more enticing when put in a basket with wood shavings. I also love the feel of a general store, with so much of a variety to choose from, but not overwhelming. You've got to know when to stop.

Pretty dirty whites and  dirty pinks with a touch of blues or turquoise to make it POP. I've never been a fan of lace, but use it moderately and what a difference.