Still Here

In case you were wondering, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.  The truth is I've been blessed with an abundance of work and between that and keeping my booth stocked and still being a wife and Mommy and enjoying our sweet new grandbaby its been a little tough to find the time to blog.  I'm also feeling a little spent after the One Room Challenge .  Oh, it was all good and I'm beyond excited to have my kitchen all zhushed up but it kind of zapped my energy.  Speaking of the One Room Challenge, thank you so much for all of your kind comments and emails.  Those last few weeks were tough and your encouragement meant the world to me.

So, how about I give you a quick round up on what's new in my world.

First of all, this little guy is such a bright spot in my life.  At almost 4 months, he's in that sweet spot where the smiles come easily and he's happy most of the time.  What a blessing!!

And there have been (more than) a few purchases.

I'm currently having an inner debate about whether to paint these or not.  On one hand, they're in great shape.  On the other hand, well, red lacquer. These will most likely make an appearance in my living room at The Dollhouse.

I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of this beauty from My Darling House.  I used to be into horses in a big way, and I've never seen a fox hunting themed painting in colors like these.  

Also, there has been some work-related progress a la this:

and

and decisions have been made regarding my living room and dining room makeovers here at the Dollhouse.  I'm excited to share that business soon.  I think it's going to be good!

So I leave you with my most sincere wishes for a wonderful upcoming Holiday season. Posting may be a little sporadic over the next few weeks, so I hope you'll check in on me now and again.

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Who's ready for the holidays?

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Christmas Traditions

How are your holiday preparations coming?  As the days race by to the big event, I find myself a little behind on my holiday to-do list.  I still have more shopping to do, gifts to wrap, and cards to mail.

My parents are hosting Christmas dinner this year, as they have done over dozens of Christmases in the past.  My mom usually goes all out with her Christmas decor, and when we walk in the door to their home and see the Christmas tree, the gifts and all of her Christmas decorations, it feels just like Christmas should feel.  My mom's design style is fairly traditional - her dining room is painted a lovely shade of red, and there is red and white toile on her dining chairs.  Her brass and crystal chandelier is usually decorated with ornaments she hung from holiday ribbon.  Every year our Christmas table is set with Mom's white Christmas china and big red goblets - and every year it is beautiful.

Source: bellasrosecottage.blogspot.com via Katie on Pinterest

Oh, and the smell!  At Christmas we are treated to homemade ravioli.  It's the only time during the year we have it.  Usually I or my brother help my mom make the Christmas ravioli.  We make close to a hundred to feed about a dozen of us, give or take.  

There is something so comforting about spending every Christmas in the house where you grew up.  Sure, some of the paint colors and furnishings have changed over the years, but it still feels like home, and it stirs up an emotion inside of you that you can't describe in just one word, because its an emotion that has many layers.  First and foremost,  there is joy, because it's Christmas and you're spending it with the people you love most in the world.  But there's also a longing for the carefree days you spent in that very house as a child, a longing for the comfort of knowing all was right in the world because your Mom and Dad made sure you felt loved and safe.  Also buried in that mix of emotions is an strange concoction of pride and sadness as you look around the table and see your own children looking a little more grown up - and in turn, needing you a little less. 

So, as we race toward the big day, my goal is to focus less on the pressures brought on by all the shopping and preparations, and instead try to savor these strange and powerful emotions.

Merry Christmas!

Source: prettysweety.blogspot.com via Sam on Pinterest

Happy Mother's Day

Have a wonderful weekend and celebrate the challenges and joys of motherhood!  See you back here Monday!


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Attention Family Members

I'm sure you're just full of ideas for wonderful gifts to shower upon me this Sunday, but on the off chance that you haven't done your shopping yet, here's a little hint.

And in keeping with the tradition to fulfill your every need and make your life a little easier,  I've provided a link.

Here you go!

Love, 

Your Awesome Mom

p.s.  Let's keep an element of surprise.  Emerald or Citrine?  Your call!

What's on your list?

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A Second First - My First Giveaway!

That's right, Chattafabulous is hosting its first Giveaway!!

Imagine my surprise when I got an email from Eileen at CSN Stores who approached me about doing a giveaway on my blog for a $40 gift certificate to one of their many online stores.   My excitement is exceeded only by the shock I am feeling about being selected to host this giveaway!


Some of their websites include All Barstools, which (obviously) has bar furniture from tons of great manufacturers (like Knoll & Howard Miller) and All Modern, which has any just about any kind of modern furnishing or accessory you could need to slick up your space!


So, here's how it will all go down:


First, you must sign up for the giveaway.  If you are already a Chattafabulous follower, (Mom), you are already entered.  If you are not following Chattafabulous, please sign up to do so and your name goes in the hat!


If you are a follower AND you leave a comment, your name goes in the hat twice!  Double the chance of winning!


Finally, if  you are a blogger and you put a link in your blog to my blog (Chattafabulous), your name goes in the hat yet again! In case you lost count, that's 3 times your name will go in my hat! (send me an email when you've done this so I know to add your name again to the giveaway.)


Contest ends May 14.  Winner will be selected by the super scientific "name out of the hat" method with the assistance of my 11-year old daughter. The winner will receive an email from CSN Stores that contains the $40 gift certificate.


So yes, the message here is I am willing to buy your love. Ha!  Now here are some cool pics of my picks from these websites ...

kinda classic, kinda mod

I think I would love this hit of gold in an all-white kitchen!!

a modern take on a classic chandelier.  

shaken, not stirred..

Embroidered pillow

We can all use a little more chevron

so sweet in the princess suite

This is sticker art! Fun AND fabulous.

or serve Fido's entree in a crisp white bowl!

So, go out there and have yourself a marvelous Monday!  And don't forget to sign up for the first Chattafabulous giveaway!!!

As promised, a photo from my first first, Alyssa's prom!

A First!

This ...

... is the first thing my daughter sees when she walks into her room.  It's her prom dress and tonight she will go to her very first prom!  Is she excited?  She must be, because all of her other clothes look like this ...

Notice the difference?  So much excitement.  There's the dress, and then these shoes

and her boyfriend surprised her with these earrings ...

She is 17 years old and has loved this color since she was a little girl, long before it became as popular is it is now.

So here I sit on the morning of her very first prom feeling one of those huge emotions that don't have a name. You know that feeling when you're half happy and half sad and you don't know which one is winning and the tears come out anyway?  Yeah, that's the one.  

The happy is that she is an amazing human being who is growing stronger and more independent every day.  She is a beautiful woman/ child physically but her real beauty is found inside.  She is good and kind and generous and all of the things you hope and pray your child will be.

The sad is Ohmygosh what has happened to all the time I thought I had with her?  It's also that she IS growing more independent every day, which means each day she needs me a little less.   It's funny because my brain has always known that this was going to happen but my heart feels totally unprepared for it!

So what's a Mom to do?  I'm going to try and be brave and embrace the happy and share in the joy and excitement I know she is feeling right now.

And in that spirit, I have selected some rooms that I think reflect her love of the color turquoise (with some sparkle for her shiny personality)!

 

This one reminds me of the boyfriend's tux, all black & white with a hit of turquoise.

All images from the stellar House of Turquoise

Have an amazing weekend and give your kids an extra hug!!!