Michella Marie

Chalk Paint Anyone???

2011-11-29T23:15:00.000-08:00

In a nutshell....

Give a new life to your furniture, cabinets,

or anything that will sit still long enough :))

* No sanding

* No stripping

* No priming

* No kidding

It's amazing

You have to try it

You'll LOVE it

I promise

If you've never heard of it, google it.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Come and visit us in Old Town Spring

Order online by emailing me at

michellamarie@gmail.com

See you soon!!!

Michella

~ Unexpected Changes ~

2011-09-27T14:37:00.000-07:00

Oh where do I even begin!!

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It's been a CRAZY rollercoaster ride

for the past few months.

Although it feels like it's been at least a year!!

Let's see...

My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary :))

I turned 41 and my baby turned 21!!

Not quite sure how that happened...

I feel like he should be starting kindergarden!!

Ummm.... what else....

Oh Yeah!! We opened our shop again!!!

Not really what I had planned right now,

(I was actually planning on being in Round Top right now)

but never the less,

we're open for business!!

I have been wanting to post about it for sometime,

but it seems everytime I sit down with my laptop

I fall asleep!!

So anyway, yes, we've opened our doors and we are

welcoming customers with open arms :))

I am really am excited about it,

just not the way it all came about.

I will spare you all the "day time soap opera" like details!

Just know that this was not my planning,

but I know that God has bigger plans than I do,

and just like every other unexpected event in my life

I have faith that it will all work out and be a HUGE blessing :))

In the process I am learning more about myself
and others while having my character tested to the Nth degree!!

So it's all good :)

But I would love for y'all to come visit our little shop!!

It's located in the heart of Old Town Spring.

(Just north of Houston)

OMGOSH!! I forgot to mention that we're selling

ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT!!

I'm working on our website now so you can even buy it

ONLINE!!!

http://www.michellamarieandco.net/

It's still "under construction"

but I would love for ya to stop by!!

It's going to be great :))

Lots of photos will be coming soon too!!

Have a wonderful day!!

LOVE FROM TEXAS!!

Michella

(PROPRIETRESS)

hehe

Show Me How!!! ~ Friday ~ Tips, Tricks, & Tutorials ~No. 2 ~

2011-07-21T21:46:00.000-07:00

Wow!! What a wonderful turnout we had last week!!

Thank you so much for your participation!!

I hope everyone is ready for another awesome party :))

Everyone had such great ideas,

I had a hard time picking "My Favorites".

But I thoroughly enjoyed reading each one that was linked up!!

I had planned to post one of my own along with "My Favorites"

but it has been one CRAZY week!!

So I will just link up my Paper Peony tutorial again ;/

I know... L~A~M~E~ but hey, I'm only human, lol!!

Sooo much going on that I need to share but not just yet!!

All in due time ;))

Jana wrote an awesome three part series all about

Starting Your Own Antique Business!!

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Rosemary shows how to achieve the look of stone here.

Christie gives a step by step tutorial on her

Dollar Pail Project here.

Abby shows you how to make these sweet lil' Tie Top Dresses here.

Kristy show us her Chalk Paint Record Cabinet here.

I so need to try this stuff :))

I'm usually the last one on the bandwagon, lol!!

And last but certainly not least!!

Rhonda gives a wonderful tutorial on Caning here.

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYBODY WHO PARTICIPATED!!

Even if yours wasn't listed,

I really did enjoy each and every one :))

And I cannot wait to see what y'all come up with this week!!!

THANK YOU AGAIN!!

Here's the rules (gotta have 'em, right ;))

But they're pretty minimal!!

1. This one is the hardest for me because self promotion is not on the top of my list of things to do everyday, but being in the business I am, I'm learning that it is important.

So here goes.... Become a "follower" of my blog and

"like" me on Facebook, whew!!

Thank goodness that's over!! Seriously!

2. Place something in your post linking back to my blog and mention the link party!!

I'm working on a button but it's not quiet there yet!!

3. Keep it family friendly!! Anything that is hateful, rude, or crude will be deleted at once!

4. Be a sweetie and check out some of the other posts

and show some love (leave a comment :))

5. Don't limit yourself!! And have fun!!

See ya soon!!

LOVE FROM TEXAS!!!

Michella

xox

~ White Christmas in July ~

2011-07-20T07:45:00.000-07:00

I love Christmas!!
It is by far my favorite time of year.
I treasure the memories (good and sad) of the past.
So today I'm thinking a dose of a
cool white Christmas is what I need :))
How about you??

These were taken at our old Shoppe.
It was so beautiful!! I absolutely loved it!!
The table and bench above is one that my brother made :))
(his website is on my sidebar)

It looked and smelled heavenly!!

It's almost like a dream now.....
But a good dream :))

A hall tree that my brother made :))
(below)

We served wassail and cinnamon and sugar cookies!!
More of my favorites!!

I would love to take these ice skates
for a spin right about now, lol!!

Makes me cool just thinking about it!!

Stockings hung from shutters and doors
instead of mantels here :))

And even though it is only July
it will be that time before you know it!!

Hope you enjoyed the tour!!
I'm looking forward to this Christmas for sure!!
I have some wonderful news to share
but I need to wait just a bit longer :))
(no, I'm not expecting, lol!!!)
Just in case you were wondering!!

Have a Wonderful White Wednesday!!
Come visit Kathleen at Faded Charm for
~ White Wednesday ~

LOVE FROM TEXAS!!!

Michella
xox

If you haven't heard about my new link party
you have to check it out!!
I would love for y'all to come and participate!!
Click the here for more information!!

Hope to see you Friday!!!!

Love to y'all!!!!

SHOW ME HOW!!! ~ Friday ~ Tips, Tricks, & Tutorials ~ No. 1 ~

2011-07-14T22:41:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!!!

Sorry!!

Late for my own party!!

I'm pretty sure I'll be late for my own funeral too, lol!!

Seriously, just ask my husband!!

Welcome to my very first linky party!!

I am so excited to get this party started!!

I am looking forward to seeing all your

Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials!!

I recently contacted Sumo of Sumo's Sweet Stuff and
asked permission to use her tutorial on how to make a strip blanket.

Thankfully she said yes!!

I love these little blankets!!

And her tutorial looks like

we should be able to make one in about five minutes :))

Wouldn't that be nice!!

Thank you Sumo for letting me feature your tutorial!!

Here it is:

Strip Baby Blanket Tutorial

Hop over and take a peek AFTER you link up to the party :))

So here's the rules:

1. This one is the hardest for me because self promotion is not on the top of my list of things to do everyday, but being in the business I am, I'm learning that it is important.

So here goes.... Become a "follower" of my blog and

"like" me on Facebook, whew!!

(if you're not on Facebook YOU NEED TO BE :))

You don't know what you're missing!!

And it is so simple!!

But if you're not, and don't plan to be just leave me a

sweet lil' comment saying you "LIKE" me, haha!!

Just kidding!!

2. Place something in your post linking back to my blog and mention the link party!!
I'm working on a button but it's not quiet there yet!!

(Anyone know of a good tutorial :))

3. Keep it family friendly!! Anything that is hateful, rude, or crude will be deleted at once!

Warning: Spammers and yucky people!!

God is watching you and He watches over my blog!!

So beware :))

(I am His child and He is fiercely protective over me)

4. Be a sweetie and check out some of the other posts

and show some love :))

5. Don't limit yourself and have fun with it!!

And that's about it!!

Remember, you can even link up things you've made to SELL!!!

But it has to show HOW you made it :))

Have fun and I will see you soon!!

LOVE FROM TEXAS!!!

Michella

xox

My Garden Collage

2011-07-14T20:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my garden!!

These are some of my favorite photos of the flowers that

I've taken around my home

and my mom's home.

The roses in front of the

rusty iron gate are from my mom's garden.

Her back yard looks like a park!!! No joke!!

IT'S AMAZING!!

I will do a post featuring her yard very soon.

Some of the flowers in the collage are ones that I've made.

You can see my tutorial here.

Which leads me to something that I'm pretty excited about!!

I am having my first Link Party and would love for y'all to join in!!

~ Click here for the details ~

With this link party, pretty much anything goes!!

As long as it is a Tip, Trick, or Tutorial.

BUT......

You can even link up if it's what you're making to sell!!!

Like I said before,

I'm pretty excited about this and I think it will be a

wonderful place for everyone to share ideas and projects!!

~ Click here to read the introduction post ~

Feel free to invite your friends too!!

I hope to see y'all there :))

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Before you go!!!

Check out my giveaways!!!

This is my giveaway for July!!
It is INCREDIBLE!!

It's an apron but not one that I've made!!

This one is made by my friend Shabby Cowgirl!!

Y'all, YOU NEED TO CHECK HER OUT!!

THIS GIRL HAS AN AMAZING TALENT

TO TURN A VINTAGE SHEET INTO PIECE OF ART!!

SERIOUSLY!!

How sweet is that!!!

She is in the process of making one for me :))

and one for a lucky someone!!

If you want to be entered in the giveaway

all you have to do is...

* Become a follower

* Leave a sweet lil' comment :))

* Become a fan of Michella Marie on Facebook

You can even share it on FB or Tweet it if you like!

{But not necessary to be entered}

But, by doing this, you'll automatically be entered

for all of my giveaways!!!

Like this one :))

Once I reach 500 "LIKES" on Facebook

I will draw a name to win this white ruffled apron!!

~ Click here to see more photos of this apron ~

Whew!!!

There's a whole lot on!!!

And I have even more exciting news to come :))

I'M SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!

So be sure to check back!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!

Love to y'all!!!

Michella

xox

I am linking up with Tracie at Fishtail Cottage for

~ Cottage Flora Thursday ~

and

Cindy at My Romantic Home for

~ Show and Tell Friday ~
and
Pam at White Ironstone Cottage
for
Tresure Chest Friday

A New Linky Party!! Show Me How!! ~ Friday ~ Tips, Tricks, & Tutorials

2011-07-13T01:21:00.000-07:00

Come visit Kathleen and see all the beautiful white links at
Faded Charm
for
~White Wednesday~
Just A Girl for
Show and Share Day
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This past week has been such a whirlwind for me!!

It seems like so much is happening at one time.

All good, Thank You God!! ;))

One of the things that's happening is that I am starting a

link party!! Right here on my very own blog!!

Starting THIS Friday!!!

Can I do that??

I guess so, lol!!

Mr. Linky let me sign up and

even gave me a code for it an everything!!

Go figure!! Lil' old me with a link party!!

It's going to start Friday at 12:01 am!!

It will be all about Tips, Tricks, & Tutorials!!

So if you have some to share, get ready :))

I will have the details at the end.

But in the meantime...

I thought I would share with you some of the things

that I plan on making tutorials for.

Appliques!!

How to MAKE them!!!

They can dress up just about anything!!

I'll be adding some to this coffee table for a customer!!

There are a few tutorials in this photo....

Faux painting for your floor.

How to fit 2000 sq. ft. worth of furniture into a shoebox, lol!!!

How to make a tutu.

How to make tissue paper poms.

I love these too!!

This is the top of my first booth :))

And the tissue paper poms give it a special touch!!

I've had lots of requests for this tutorial!!

How to make a ruffed apron!!

(This one is on it's way to Courtney for last months giveaway)

I'll be giving another one away as soon as I reach

500 "likes" or "fans" on my Facebook page!!

{See how to enter at the end of this post}

Super Easy :))

How to make a ruffled lampshade!!

How we created a tent like ceiling above the other booth.

Faux painting.

How to rewire an old chandelier.

How to make a business card holder from an old lid.

How to make a cake plate.

How to make furniture out of new and repurposed wood.

This is just the tip of the iceberg y'all!!!

SERIOUSLY!!

I hope you will join me and plan to participate this Friday!!

Have a wonderful day!!

LOVE FROM TEXAS!!!

Michella

xox

Here's the scoop on the Party!!

Show Me How!!! ~ Friday ~ Tips, Tricks, & Tutorials

I don't know about you, but I love them!!

I had plans to do a tutorial on things I know how to do.

(Well, almost everything, lol ;))

But after my first tutorial (Making Paper Peonies) I soon realized

that I will be well into my 100's before I complete them all!!

And that could be pushing it, lol!

Not that I am jam packed full of knowledge,

but it just takes time to do it.

So I thought about just taking all the tips, tricks, & tutorials

that I've bookmarked over the years and

categorize them in pages on my blog.

Which I am still planning to do.

But then I started thinking about having to go out and search for

more tips, tricks, and tutorials after my bookmarked links are done.

Sooo, my solution is to start a LINK PARTY!!! WOOO HOOO!!

What do ya think?? I'm totally excited about it!!

Just think of all the wonderful ideas, talent,

and knowledge that's floating around out there in blogland!!

And it would all magically appear on my blog!!!

Yeah, I have to say I'm lovin' this idea more and more!!

So, it's time to let your inner Martha

shine like the star she was meant to be!!

Not only will you get to show YOUR finished product, but you can SHOW ME HOW!!

Even if it's something that you've made for yourself or to sell

(like in an Etsy shop)

MORE POWER TO YA, LOL!!!

Seriously!! I love link parties, but my favorite one limits me because I can't show what I'm working on to put in my booth or what I'm working on for a customer

(which is pretty much what I blog about!!)

Well, I can only show my grandmother's dishes so many times, lol!! And that's basically the only thing I have that I love to show off!! Everything else, well... I just don't!!

Oh and my grandbabies, lol!!

So the rules are pretty minimal.

1. This one is the hardest for me because self promotion is not on the top of my list of things to do everyday, but being in the business I am, I'm learning that it is important.

So here goes.... Become a "follower" of my blog and

"like" me on Facebook, whew!!

Thank goodness that's over!! Seriously!

2. Place something in your post linking back to my blog and mention the link party!!

I'm working on a button but it's not quiet there yet!!

3. Keep it family friendly!! Anything that is hateful, rude, or crude will be deleted at once!

4. Don't limit yourself!!
Think about everything you do all day long!!

Crafts, sewing, cooking, painting, faux painting, jewelry making, upholstery, baking, cake decorating, BLOGGING, photography, photographing items to sell online (gasp), photo editing, how to sell online!!! Organizing your home, cleaning tips, how to fold towels (yes, I believe this is an art, lol), napkin folding, make your own baby food, how to set a table, how to plant a flower, decorating, how to get rid of soap scum!! Whatever you want as long as it family friendly!! How to start a business, how to start a blog, how to paint your nails, how to straighten your hair, correct grammar or punctuation, lol, your favorite cleaning agent (Barkeeper's Friend), how to clean silver, even how to change a tire, oil, or any other manly stuff (this is not just for women) How to build a house, how to change a light bulb, lol, how to rewire an old lamp!!
I've googled them all!!
(well, not how to change a light bulb, but you never know :))

It will be a one stop tips, tricks, & tutorials shop!!!

That's a tongue twister!!

And it doesn't matter if there are twenty tutorials
on how to make a paper peony!!
Because they're all different!!

Yours might be the one that has that one extra step or an

easier way to do it than everyone else!!

You're only limited by your imagination!!

So, if this is something you would be interested in, I will have my very first link party this Friday, July 15th!!!
I will also pick a few of my favorites from the previous week

and will feature them at the beginning of every party!!

I hope you'll join in the fun!!!

I also want to mention my giveaway for July!!

Because it is INCREDIBLE!!

It's an apron but not one that I've made!!

This one is made by my friend Shabby Cowgirl!!

Y'all, YOU NEED TO CHECK HER OUT!!

THIS GIRL HAS AN AMAZING TALENT

TO TURN A SHEET INTO PIECE OF ART!!

How sweet is that!!!

She is in the process of making one for me :))

and one for a lucky someone!!

If you want to be entered in the giveaway

all you have to do is...

* Become a follower

* Leave a sweet lil' comment :))

* Become a fan of Michella Marie on Facebook

You can even share it on FB or Tweet it if you like!

{But not necessary to be entered}

Asking you to do this here isn't a such a big deal to me

because you'll be benefiting just as much as I will :))

But, by doing this, you'll automatically be entered

for all of my giveaways!!!

Love to y'all!!!

White Paper Peonies Tutorial

2011-07-06T11:00:00.000-07:00

First of all, I want to thank Kathleen for featuring my blog!!!
You must visit her and check out all of the white loveliness!!!
Where there's always a party going on :))

White Wednesday at Faded Charm!!
&
Just a girl for
Show and Share Day
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I was so excited when I received her email asking my permission!!

UHHHH...... HECK YEAH, LOL!!!

I received it while as we were bouncing through the very deep sand
(in the Land Rover of course!)
in Matagorda, TX where we camped right on the beach!!
Loved it!!
Not loving the sunburn though, lol!!

But again, THANK YOU KATHLEEN :))
You've made my day (and my year)
I am totally honored!!!
THANK YOU... THANK YOU... THANK YOU!!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

I do love ruffles that is FOR SURE!!
(The aprons will be available for $35.00 plus shipping)
If you're interested in one, just leave a comment
or email me directly at michellamarie@gmail.com
I will be adding more to my Etsy shop so please check back.
It is seriously lacking right now!!
My grandbabies have my full attention at this point in time :))
But if you're interested in anything you see on my blog or
at my booth The Gypsy Caravan, please let me know!!
I will be more than happy to work with you!!

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Ok... (please keep in mind that this is my first tutorial, lol!!)
So please be kind....my heart is a bit fragile :))

~ White Paper Peonies ~

Several ladies have requested a tutorial on how to make them.
So here ya go :))
You don't quite get the contrast with the white ones
as you do the colored ones.
But for pennies to make..... I'll take it!!!!

You can see my post on pink paper peonies here.
With the pink ones I dyed the coffee filters first
and let them dry completely and then proceeded
with the following steps.

Here's what you'll need:
{5} 3" coffee filters
{5} 3-1/4" coffee filters
floral wire {approx. 6" long}
floral tape
scissors
glue {any glue will do}
as you can see, I used wood glue :))
it was the first one I found, lol!!
Ssshhhhhhh!!!

Here's what you do...

Fold the 3" coffee filters 4 times
(you can do these individually or 2 or 3 at a time)

(1 fold)

(2 fold)

I do have nails by the way!!
I just happened to break my thumb nail off
right up to the part where it really, really hurts
this past weekend while unbuckling the one of the carseats!!!

(3 fold)

(4 fold)

Cut a notch on the inside fold.

Unfold once and cut both sides to round the edges.

Rough up the edges a bit.
I used the end of my scissors.
(I realize now white on white is not the best for tutorials, lol)

Repeat these steps with the 3-1/4" coffee filters.
When you're done, you should have a stack that look like this.

It can be a bit messy, so I like to work over something that
I can fold up and shake in the trash can.
Ok... I try but it usually ends up on the all over me,
the table, the floor and all over the house after my super
helpful grandkids walk through it :))

Okay, now that y'all know I'm not the neatest
coffee filter peony maker,
let's assemble the peony.....
Sorry, I type like I talk and think, lol!!
But I don't say "lol" though :))
I've probably lost some of you here.
Sorry....
Okay.... focus!!
(me, not you)

Fold your floral wire to resemble this.

Poke the floral wire through the center
of one of the smaller filters.

Pull it down until it reaches the loop on the wire.
Place a dab (or a glob if you have to make a mess like me :))
of glue on the loop and the filter.

Pull the filter up and around the loop of wire and
pinch all the filter together up and around the wire.
Twist it around the wire.

There ya go!! Ain't it purdy??
Just kidding :))
Keep twisting.

Add another filter.
Pull it up, pinch, and twist.

Add another filter, pull it up, pinch, and twist...
It should begin looking like this.
Well, it's looking kinda like a rose
but today we're calling it a peony :))

When you're done with the 3" filters,
you'll want to wrap them with floral tape
before you start with the larger filters.
Kudos to those out there that make lots of tutorials!!!
It's a lot harder than ya think!!

Ok.... we're wrapping with floral tape.

Pinch and wrap, pinch and wrap...

you want this as tight as you can get it.

You can go all the way down the wire,

but it's not necessary at this point.

Now add the larger filters to the bottom
just like the smaller ones.

Bring it even with the smaller filters on the top.

Pinch and twist the excess around the bottom.

Continue this with the remaining filters.

Pinch and twist, pinch and twist

You're almost done :))

Sounds like an exercise routine, lol!!

After you've added all your filters,

you can wrap it with floral tape.

This time you'll want to wrap it all the way down

to the end of the wire.

Twist and wrap, twist and wrap

Almost there :))

TA DAAAAA :))

I think several bunched together in bags from Tiffany's

would make beautiful centerpieces for a wedding!!

Here are some pictures of real peonies.

Rough up the edges a bit more and add a yellow center

and I think it's pretty darn close :))

What do ya think???

And waaayyy better photography, lol!!

Here's the bracelet my sweetie brought me from

Tiffany's in New York.

A lil' show and tell ;))

(I am not this tan in real life, lol.)

Well y'all....

I hope you enjoyed my very first tutorial!!!

I would love to see them if you make some.

You can post even post them on my Facebook page at

Michella Marie

I'M GIVING ANOTHER WHITE RUFFLED APRON

LIKE THIS ONE WHEN I REACH 500 "LIKES" ON FACEBOOK.

And it's not just for cookin' in the kitchen ;))

You can just use it just for display!!!!

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All you have to do is...

* Become a follower here

* Leave a sweet lil' comment :))
* Become a fan of Michella Marie on Facebook
You can even share it on FB or Tweet it if you like!
{But not necessary to be entered}

And by doing this, you'll automatically be entered
for all of my giveaways!!!
This month I am also giving away an apron similar to this!!

It's from Shabby Cowgirl!!
Her work is amazing!!!
Find her on Facebook and tell her I sent you over :))

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VISITING!!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!

LOVE FROM TEXAS!!!!

Michella

xox

I'm also linking up with

Cindy from My Romantic Home for

Show and Tell Friday

Leigh at Tales from Bloggeritaville for

Thrifty Thursday

Tea Rose Party

Whatever Goes Wednesday

at Someday Crafts

Transformation Thursday

at The Shabby Chic Cottage

We Did It!! Wednesday

at Sew Much Ado

Restore It Wednesday

at Restore Interiors

Hookin up with House of Hepworths

Blog Hop at Easy Peasy Grandma

Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous

Just A Girl for

Show and Share Day

~ White Ruffles & Two Giveaways ~

2011-06-29T02:01:00.000-07:00

I thought I would share a few photos of the apron

I am in the process of finishing.
This one is my giveaway for June,
but I'm planning to give another one away this month!!

Lots of white ruffles!!

I've already had a request to make another one.

By my husband :))

I must, lol!!

So, I too shall have one!!

This one belongs to

Courtney at

~French Country Cottage~

Congratulations Courtney!!!

Ruffles Everywhere!!

In the pockets and around the neck...

Down the sides...

Around the bottom.

**I will be giving another apron away**

when I reach 500 "likes" or "fans" on Facebook!!

I hope you'll enter for a chance to win!!

Here's all you have to do...

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* Become a follower

* Leave a sweet lil comment :))

* Become a fan of Michella Marie on Facebook

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You can even share it on FB or Tweet it if you like!

{But not necessary to be entered}
Doing this will also enter you into all of my giveaways
that I have here!!

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This month I will be giving away an apron from the

Shabby Cowgirl as well!!

Her work is amazing!!

If you've never seen it you have to check her out.

She is on facebook under Shabby Cowgirl!!

(LOVE her name too!!)

I've already ordered one for me and one for a lucky follower/fan :))

You won't want to miss out on this!!

I promise!!

If you like vintage prints and girly girl designs,

then you'll LOVE her work!!

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Here's a few random photos of my booth.
Just because I love it so :))

Looking kinda sparse!!!

The top of the booth

The expansion, lol!!

I love all the ruffles!!

White ruffled lampshade

(front)

(Back)

Or vice versa, lol

Which ever you prefer :))

Shabby white frames

Creamy nightstands

Mailbox with a rose applique

Shelf with rose applique

Cake stand

Repurposed lid business card holder

Vintage sewing cabinet

I would love to have you come visit in person or online at

The Gypsy Caravan

LOVE FROM TEXAS!!!

Michella

Come see Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday!!

A Beach Cottage for Good Life Wednesday

Cindy at Show and Tell Friday

Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

Alison at Stuff and Nonsense for Fridays Unfolded

Paper Peonies

2011-06-24T12:25:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been on a kick....

I love making paper roses

but with all the pictures of peonies floating around

I thought I'd give it a try....

Not too bad for my first go round I think.

They need something else....

Maybe a little shredding or something?

Here's a real peony...

Definitely more texture on the edges

and a little darker in the middle.

My sweet grandbaby Kylee helped me with these.

She calls them wow-wows :))

translation:

{flowers}

Blurry picture but too funny not to share!!

She is quite a character at times.

But so precious!!!

{She's wearing her headband as a necklace}

Gotta love it :))

She is my sweet pea....

Yep, we did pretty good sweet girl!!

We will work on them and make them look like this....

Here is my sweet grandbaby Presley skipping to his lou :))

Yeah... we do cowboy boots and diapers, lol!!!

He was dressed.

I asked him where his clothes went...

and in his sweetest Texas accent he responded....

Gone....

{but it sounded more like goan}

How do you spell gone with a twang, lol???

He's my punkin' pie :))

They are my true treasures!!

Here's just a few random pics I threw in of things around my house.

Gotta go... time for my dirt manicure :))

(yard work)

I hope you have a wonderful day!!!!

Love from Texas,

Michella

P.S. I'm also having a giveaway at the end of the month.

I'm thinking something

WHITE AND RUFFLED!!!!

All you have to do is...

* Become a follower here

* Leave a sweet lil comment :))

* Become a fan of Michella Marie on Facebook

You can even share it on FB or Tweet it if you like!

{But not necessary to be entered}

THANK YOU SO MUCH :))

Join me over at My Romantic Home with Cindy for

Show an Tell Friday

And

Pam at White Ironstone Cottage

for her very first party

Treasure Chest Friday

The Gypsy Caravan... Take two!!

2011-06-18T10:14:00.000-07:00

Okay... so my brother Tony just WAS NOT happy
with the way the "tent" for our booth turned out.

He insisted we redo it to make it right!!!

(not really, lol) but he did agree to help me again anyway :))

So here it is in all it glory and I am

TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH IT!!

The pictures do not even do it justice!!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE RUFFLE IN THE FRONT!!!!!

The people that work there must think we're CRAZY :))

Sometimes I would agree with them, but this is SOOO worth it!!!

I just want to live there!!

But they always kick me out at closing time, lol!!

Be sure to visit if you're ever in Texas!!

The Gypsy Caravan

~ Click below to visit me on ETSY ~

My newest project that I am totally loving!!

~ ~ Every Friday beginning at 12:01 am ~ ~

Click here to see my first party which will continue until Sunday

so you still have time to participate!!!

I hope y'all will join in the fun!!

I think it's going to be great :))

And remember....

you can even link up things you're making to sell!!!

~ Click on the photo for all the details ~

I'm off to play in my yard!!

Planting mini roses and crepe myrtle :))

Have a fantastic day!!!

Sincerely,

Michella

~ Curbside Shopping ~

2011-06-15T19:49:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite places to shop

and where you ALWAYS get the best price (FREE) is in the trash!!

One night on the way to the store I spotted this little beauty!!

I couldn't see any of the detail, but I knew she was a keeper.

I informed my husband that if it was still there when we got back we were going to get it...

He didn't like that plan.....AT ALL!!

I was so excited to to see her still there when we returned

around 11 pm or so!!!

He was not as excited... in fact I think his very words were

NOOOOOO, NOOOOOO, NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I was giddy with excitement... Scotty, not so much...

So after lots of begging and pleading

he agreed to help me carry it home.

To me it was a rush!! To him it was a different kind of rush, lol!!

"Hurry up before they see us carrying off their trash!!"

:)) I loved every minute of it!!!

There was also a wicker chair that we brought home with it but it was in such bad shape I knew it was way beyond my ability to fix. I would love to learn how to repair wicker furniture (and I know one day I will be kicking myself for getting rid of it) but I just needed the room in the garage for all of the other projects I have going on at the moment!!

So hopefully someone with wicker skills came to its rescue.

I love the little flowers carved in the back.

After lots of drilling, gluing, filling, sanding, and painting

she looks beautiful!!

Not perfect by any means, but beautiful!!

I love the way it looks against my tiny pink fairy roses.

Here are some before pictures.

The wood was so dilapidated and crumbly.

But I could see her beauty beyond the rotted wood.

Scotty asked how much I was going to sell it for and

I told him I wasn't going to sell it...

Can you see his eyes rolling :))

hahahaha!!

Nope, I think she looks gorgeous right where she is!!

She is there to greet me every time I pull into the drive way and makes me very happy!!

I am dedicating this post to my friend and my neighbor, Meme.

She gave me a good laugh today about a piece of furniture she picked out of my trash.

You can read about it on her blog at Screaming Meme.

We need to start dumpster diving together!!

I have a trailer and I know how to pull it :))

(Not so good at backing up yet... but I'm working on it!!!)

I'm joining Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday
Deana at Alchemy Fine Living for Trash to Treasure
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Be sure to visit me at The Gypsy Caravan too!!!

There is a whole lotta white goin' on over there, lol!!

It's a booth that I recently opened and we have

TONS of stuff to get rid of!!

I am even willing to ship anything!!

Email me if you see something interest you!!

michellamarie@gmail.com

I'm also having a giveaway at the end of the month.

I'm thinking something

WHITE AND RUFFLED!!!!

All you have to do is...

* Become a follower here

* Leave a sweet lil comment :))

* Become a fan of Michella Marie on Facebook
You can even share it on FB or Tweet it if you like!
{But not necessary to be entered}
Totally painless and easy as pie...
hmmm... pie.... maybe an APRON!!
A WHITE AND RUFFLED APRON!!
I'm off to find some inspiration :))

Have a wonderful White Wednesday!!!

Michella

New Tent at The Gypsy Caravan

2011-06-14T00:27:00.000-07:00

We finally made the time to get the tent up for the new booth, The Gypsy Caravan!!

It was a challenge and we were not 100% happy with it.

I could tell Tony (my brother) was discouraged by it so I tried not to make a huge deal out of it.

{If I was doing it alone, I would've ripped it down and started over, lol... but that's just me :}

I wouldn't dare ask or even suggest it to him since he is basically the one doing all the work!!

I really do appreciate all of his help!! I couldn't do it without him!!

Some areas didn't have enough fabric to do exactly what we wanted,

but we were able to make it work... for now ;))

We wanted it higher, but it just wasn't possible with the shortage of fabric.

Oh well... live and learn, right???

I'm so glad we didn't rip it down.

A few days after we put it up I made a trip back up there to put more items in the booth,

and It really looked good. It was such a relief!!

The massive armoire in the back is around 9 ft. tall so it gives you some idea of the size of the tent.

We have lots of new furniture and other items in the booth.

This is a hutch that Tony built. It's an awesome piece.

On the back wall is on of many mirrors that is new.

Vintage matching dresser and vanity.

Both with original mirrors.

Little side table that I painted blue.

I love the contrast of the blue and white scrolly sconce!!

Here's a mailbox that I added an applique to and painted white.

Pretty cream colored hutch with paper flowers and Shabby Chic lampshades are my favorite!!

It's been a slow process, but I will be adding new items weekly.

To see more visit The Gypsy Caravan website.

Thanks so much for visiting!!!

Michella

xoxo

The Gypsy Caravan is Expanding

2011-05-24T22:32:00.000-07:00

Business is picking up at The Gypsy Caravan.
Thank you to everybody who has purchased items
or just stopped by and left a sweet comment in the guest book.
It really means so much to me!!

We've rented the spot next to us and filled it mainly with furniture.
(Mostly white, but it can be painted to any specification)

FAR from being finished!!

We plan to make a "tent" to hide the lovely

fluorescent light fixture directly above the space.

{I am not a fan AT ALL of fluorescent lighting}

It hurts my eyes just looking at the picture!!

My brother Tony cut a walk way through to the other side

so they would flow together.

The view from the other side

before we filled it with furniture.

I painted the floor. Yep... I did....

It has that far away look....

You know...

The farther away you are the better it looks ;))

It was not my plan to do this. It just evolved into what it is now.

After I started (in the far left corner)

it started to look like planks on an old weathered seaside dock.

(could've been the paint getting to me though, lol)

but I just kept going.

I'm living with it for now, but don't be surprised if it changes :)

It is by far the brightest (and whitest) area of the mall!!

I LOVE IT :))

If you have any questions at all please feel free to e-mail me at

michellamarie@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Michella

The Antique Gallery

2011-02-23T23:44:00.000-08:00

I am so happy to say that we have finally opened our shop again!!!

okay.. it's a booth at The Antique Gallery in Spring, TX...

but it is GORGEOUS!!!

My awesome brother Tony has helped me (or vice versa ;)

to make it sooo beautiful!!

It's far from being done

but I just thought I would share a peek of it.

I snapped this picture with my phone

just as they were turning off the lights and kicking me out!!!

We'll have a variety of Shabby Chic and rustic furniture,

chandeliers, mirrors, china, glassware, vintage items,

bedding, candles, soaps, sugar scrubs (my favorite) etc...

We also offer custom building, painting, sewing,

upholstering, and design services.

If you're looking for something specific just let me know.

We probably have it or can help you find it.

We will have an album of items we have for sale

and of our past work.

So if you're ever in Spring please come by and visit.

Or if you're looking for a shopping destination

to spend the day.

The Antique Gallery is an 85,000 Sq. Ft. mall

with approx. 250 vendors!!

There's even a restaurant here that serves the best hamburgers!!

There is absolutely something for everyone.

Just remember to wear your walking shoes :))

Hope to see you soon!!

Michella

~ I Love Being Featured in an Etsy Treasury ~

2010-10-02T13:03:00.000-07:00

It is such an honor when someone features something of mine in an Etsy Treasury!!!

This particular Treasury is so beautiful!!

Thank you so much Rebecca!!!

You can click on the titles to visit the different Etsy shops.

ARRIVAL Photoprint, Paris, Suitcases, Train Track, Luggage, Clock, Roses

Parisian Princess

City of Love - Fine art Paris photograph - Eiffel Tower

Paris Eiffle tower, crown and lace - Padded iPad Linen Pouch

French Eiffel tower burlap pillow cover

Aged Paris Rose Dream

La Tour Eiffel - Original Oil Painting

3 perfume bottles

Timeless Paris Antique Pocket Watch Necklace

Miniature Paris - Fine Art Photography

Love Photograph

Paris France Eiffel Tower Necklace

Pillow Box Gift Wrap Set - Vintage Paris

VINTAGE OVAL VANITY MIRROR TRAY

Mine :))

And last but certainly not least....

I loved it so much I had to buy it.

It's from the year I was born,

It has my favorite pink shabby roses,

and it is a time piece (I have a slight obsession for clocks :))

FRENCH FLORAL - Vintage 1970's Brass and Copper Round Locket with Romantic Roses Clock Image on a Solid Brass Cable Chain Necklace - Somewhere In Time Collection - PreciousPastimes

Thank you so much again Rebecca for including my mirror!!!

Love to y'all!!!

~ Decorating For Fall ~

2010-09-23T21:16:00.000-07:00

I love decorating with white and the cool colors of summer, but when fall comes around I like to add colors that make our home feel cozy and warm. Different shades of browns, reds, oranges, and creams are some of my favorite.
(and they all go with white :))

~ In the Shop ~

Etsy ~ Michella Marie & Co ~ Click Here ~

and

My new online shop

~ Michella Marie & Co. ~ Click Here ~

Under Construction but come take a peek.

Happy Fall Y'all!!!

Joining Cindy at ~ My Romantic Home for ~ Show and Tell Friday ~ Jennifer at ~~ Hook Up Your Hutch ~ Artie at ~Color Outside the Lines for~ Vignette Fridays ~ ~ Frugalicious Fridays ~ ~ Fingerprints on the Fridge ~

IT'S DONE!!! IT'S FINALLY DONE :))

2010-09-01T14:49:00.000-07:00

Woooooo Hooooo!!!!

I did it!!!

I finally did it!!!

I've only promised my brother for over a year now,

but it's DONE!!!!

WHEW!!

A website of his own.

We've talked and talked about how

it would help his business to get his furniture

(along with everything else he does)

on a website for everyone to see.

He is so talented!!

If you can dream it, Tony can build it!!

Now everyone can benefit from it!!

rusticfurniturebytony.com

Here is just a little of what he has created.

Armoires

Farm Tables

Cabinets

Beds

Small Pantry Cabinets

Log Benches

Dry Sinks

Medicine Cabinets

Hutches

Benches

Pub Tables and Stools

Bars

Coolers

Coffee Tables, End Tables, and Sofa Tables

Was I exaggerating???

He can do anything!!!

Check out his website at

http://www.rusticfurniturebytony.com

~ My Victoria Collection ~

2010-07-23T16:28:00.000-07:00

Today I am joining Cindy
at
My Romantic Home
for
~ Show and Tell Friday ~
~~~~~~~~~~
~ Favorite Things Friday ~
at
A Few of My Favorite Things
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kathy at
A Delightsome Life
for
~ Victoria ~ A Return To Loveliness ~
Blog Party #3

I absolutely love Victoria Magazine!!

And I have quite a collection.

I discovered it about 17 years ago

when I was newly married
and a stay at home mom.

We had an instant family
with his and mine together.

We were on a very tight budget
so I would usually

get my fix at the supermarket
in the magazine aisle :))

Luckily, everybody liked looking
at the magazines!

At first, I started buying just one,
the Valentine's Day copy.

This is the oldest one that I have.

~ 1993 ~

~ 1994 ~

~ 1995 ~

~ 1996 ~

~ 2000 ~

These are not all of them,

just some of my favorites.

(This cover is one of my very favorites)

~ 2002 ~

(It's a toss up between these two)

It's funny how a magazine can be such

a huge part of your life.

But it really has helped shape me into

the person I am today.

I love everything about Victoria.

From the stories, the recipes,

not to mention the photographs!!!

Sooo inspiring!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I was even introduced to Pilates through Victoria.

Pilates is a form of exercise that includes a lot

of stretching and core strengthening.

There is no bouncing, jumping,

or jarring movements.

It is just as relaxing as much as it is exercise!!

I highly recommend it!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

When I start decorating for the holidays,

I always pull out my magazines

for some ideas and inspiration.

I cannot tell you how may times

I have flipped through

the pages of my December issues!!

I LOVE White!!!

There is no mistake about that,

but when fall hits I like warmer colors.

The contrast between the white and

darker colors is just beautiful!!

This is my favorite December cover!!

I love the deep, rich colors.

AND ALL THE PLAID!!!

Plaid is right next to white

on my FAVORITES List :))

Not sure why, but I love anything PLAID!!

There must be a bit of Scottish

in my gypsy blood :))

The photographers have such a way to make

it look so warm and cozy!!

The perfect chair to sit and read!!

I would wear this in a heartbeat!!

And Scotty could wear this!!

(Heck, I would wear this, lol!!)

I love masculine looking clothes when they

are fitted to a feminine form.

Very appealing to me!!

I prefer the styling and photography

of the old Victoria.

(Shhh... don't tell)

But I am so happy that it's back :))

I can't really put my finger on it,

but there was just a softness about it.

It had a dreamy kind of feeling about it.

As warm as the fall issues were,

the summer issues were cool and breezy.

Blue and White is so perfect together.

I know Cindy has this all over her home

just from reading her blog :))

I also happen to know that she has quite

an extensive collection of chintz.

Sooo pretty!!

Along with my 70 + magazines

I am always on the look out for

books from Victoria.

I have a few but would love to add to my collection.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

My favorite (and is on my coffee table now) is

~ At home with White ~

Instant vacation :))

I love Creamware and will be listing some

in my Etsy shop to sell soon.

I found this at a thrift shop.

It was a gift from what I would guess

to be grand kids.

Nice grandma, lol!!!

How can someone part with

something like that???

Oh well, that's my sentimental side I guess.

It has such beautiful pictures, thoughts,

quotes, and stories throughout he book.

I love this picture!

Her hands resemble my grandmother's hands.

I can still (after 30 years of her passing)

remember her hands,

how she smelled, her voice, her laugh.

So much of who I am today

is from my grandmother.

She had kind of wild side too, lol!!

My mom got that part!!

Love ya mom :))

Another reason I am so

enamored with Victoria

is because of all of the flowers!!!

This book "A House in Bloom"

has gorgeous ideas on how to

decorate with florals.

I am always on the hunt for

older magazines, books,

or anything else from Victoria.

If anybody has some that need a good home

I am willing to adopt, care for,

and pay for the shipping of them.

(I am not above hand-me-downs:))

Kathy at A Delightsome Life is hosting

~ Victoria ~ A Return To Loveliness ~

Blog Party #3

Be sure to join us over at Cindy's blog for more

~ Show and Tell ~

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Love to y'all!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Lord bless you, and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
Numbers 6: 22 - 27
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