Paris swap

Shelley @ Sweet Pea recently hosted a

" I'd Rather be in Paris Swap"

She was so kind as to invite me to play along.

I was thrilled when she sent me my swap partner's info.

She was my long distance BFF

Debbie @ Talking Trash

Look at all the super sweet Frenchie things she sent.

A darling card , 2 Books to read , Paris wrapping paper,pretty ribbons and bows and gold cording

( which I ran out of at Christmas and

could not find more! )


These pretties are resting on a beautiful scarf w/ cherubs

A bit of French lace.

My favorite! A darling little charm bracelet

that included an Eiffel Tower charm.

It also has a pink rhinestone poodle
, how cute is that?

A pretty wrapped box , again the Eiffel Tower.

And this lovely little tag.

A velvet jewelry case - click on the photo to

see the charms details. It is oh so sweet.

My dear Debbie knows the way to my heart -

she sent a Beignet mix!!

What a great Frenchie idea!


Last ( and my favorite ) is this French themed fabric.

Oh la la!

Isn't it so pretty?

I see it

becoming a purse in its future.

Love the graphics!!

Thank you, Debbie ,

for all of my treasures!

Now , do you see bits and pieces of a cabinet here

and there in the photos?

Look at my newest find!

Okay - it was Joe ( again! )

that found it but only 'cause he went

down the scary steps at the estate sale first!

I would have seen it hidden behind

all the dirt and grime eventually.

Isn't it wonderful? Look at the little drawer pulls - how they

graduate from small to large in size as

they work their way down.

Oh it was so dirty but cleaned up nicely!

We saw Bob and Debbie of My Shabby Roses at the same sale.

She got a darling vintage shopping cart

with red wheels there - where was I?

Oh , yes , in that filthy dirty basement!

Really I love those old basements ,

they can be just a treasure trove.

In case you were wondering if I've just been relaxing and

enjoying summer since we returned

from Farm Chicks ,

well , that is not the case.

We have the Portland Expo Show in 2 weeks so I've

been pricing and packing new vintage goodies to take.

It's a 3 day show - lots of selling and shopping to be done!

Then it's the Barn House
Flea Market July 18th!!

I'm so happy to be a part of this great show.

I really have been working on some great projects so I'll

try to get some photos posted before then.

Before I say good bye for now I did want to share that
Debi @ Hummadeedledee

is having a giveaway for her THREE year

bloggiversary!

Congratulations , Debi.