Design By Cathleen

Merry Christmas Ya All

2009-12-23T20:49:00.001-08:00

I couldn't resist sharing this photo of my darling granddaughters! Oh take notice of the oldest Pre-Teen or Tween as they are called! LOL, she is just like her mother!

Love the placement of greenery, notice the little trees in the coffee cups!

So Cute....

Ginger Bread Cookie ornaments! Yummy!

Wishing all my blog friends and followers a Very Blessed Holiday and Prosperous New Year!

xoxo, Cathleen

Wreaths in a new twist!

2009-12-21T12:42:00.000-08:00

I love a Good Holiday Wreath!

xoxo, Cathleen

Vintage Christmas

2009-12-20T00:27:00.001-08:00

I love all the vintage ornaments, Santa's and tree's! Mixing old and new together! Memories from years gone by, and new memories to come!

xoxo, Cathleen

Fun Cutlery

2009-12-13T11:53:00.001-08:00

Love all these fun cutlery choices!

xoxo, Cathleen

Jewel tones for Fall

2009-12-01T09:28:00.000-08:00

Fun Jewel tone cups, plates, saucers and bowls.....

Fun cutlery!

Glitter Lamp

Fancy Stemware

And of course beaded napkin holders, embrace all the colors!

xoxo, Cathleen

A White Thanksgiving

2009-11-09T15:15:00.000-08:00

With Thanksgiving a few weeks away, I'm working on my table arrangement.

I'm Crazy about these white pumpkins! So simple, yet so Elegant!

come join the Thanksgiving Party!

Debra from Bungalow

xoxo, Cathleen

Australian Home of former Beatle George Harrison

2009-11-01T03:00:00.000-08:00

George Harrison, the Beatles lead guitarist who died in 2001, and his wife, Olivia, built an isolated sanctuary on Australia’s Hamilton Island in 1987.

The living room of the main house features a peaked bamboo ceiling, a tree trunk the musician found on the island and a curved wall of windows.

Angus Leendertz, designed the interiors, using pieces from both Australia and England.

The musician worked closely with landscape designer Malcolm Hunt on the gardens and pool area.

The compound has three guest huts.

George was one of my favorite Beatles, who can pick just one?

xoxo, Cathleen

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-29T09:54:00.001-07:00

Creepy Spiders!

Sneaky Mice! Yikes

Dazzling Chandeliers!

Ok, so I didn't decorate for Halloween this year. But here are a few idea's I would have used! Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

xoxo, Cathleen

Pumpkins, pumpkins!

2009-10-26T11:27:00.000-07:00

Pumpkins are Everywhere! How will you decorate your Pumpkins?

Happy Halloween ya all!

xoxo, Cathleen

Maui Vacation

2009-10-10T00:31:00.000-07:00

I managed to get 2 vacations this summer! The east coast and a hawaiian vacation!

Here we are on the balcony of The Plantation Restaurant, we ate lunch over looking this view!

The hubby's checking out the waves, being a surfer he was ready to jump in!

Amazing lava rocks meeting the ocean, Loved this spot!

xoxo, Cathleen

Stipes and the Beach

2009-10-05T12:31:00.000-07:00

I can't get enough of this Home! This patio doubles as an outdoor room with it's own fireplace on those chilly nights...

I love the soft stripes on the draperies, mixed with rattan, the wood floors, must I go on!

Again, no sleepless nights here.

Love the detail in cabinets, and back splash, and breakfast bar.

Love, Love this bench with the table! Too Cute!

Soft Stripes play through out this dinning room, beautiful arrangement showcasing shell collection.

I all need to do is move right in!!!

xoxo, Cathleen

Florida Beach Home

2009-09-30T23:04:00.000-07:00

Lovely Serene Colors that mimic the ocean and sand.

Deep rich bold woods, with soft painted hutch, and fabrics.

Love this amazing Tub.

Notice the shells and sea glass on fishing wire hidden behind the bed.

I'm dreaming of crashing waves!

xoxo, Cathleen

I'm Back!

2009-09-28T10:53:00.000-07:00

In Washington DC

Boston for my Birthday, with my daughter Courtney and her boyfriend Abe.

Me and the Hubby, yes we took the Duck (Quack, Quack) Tour!

Here we are in the New York Subway!

On the Streets of New York!

Loved my first trip to New York, Boston and Washington DC. They are so different than southern California! I think Boston was my favorite, loved the history! Amazing Trip.

xoxo, Cathleen

Bloggy Vacation!

2009-08-03T10:18:00.001-07:00

So excited, we are going to Washington DC, Boston and New York. This will be my first trip! My Husband was born in New York, his family moved to California when he was 5, he also has family in Boston.

New York

Boston

Washington DC

I'll be gone for the next 2 weeks, looking forward to sharing some pic's when I get back!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Nautical Theme

2009-08-01T21:54:00.000-07:00

Nothing says nautical to me more than blue and white together! This glider is adorable, it reminds me of the one my grandparents had years ago.

Clean fresh linens in nautical stripes!

The oar's are my favorite! Oh and the sea grass rug!

The fabric as a back drop is an easy fix to an ugly wall...

How about an old Sail made into a headboard!

Hope your all enjoying a lazy summer!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Tranquil Maine Home

2009-07-26T17:37:00.000-07:00

This Home just looks Tranquil doesn't it, the front door gives a hint to the color scheme inside!

Whale of an entry!

Fun Kitchen, Love the ceiling...

The stripes theme continues into the dining room. The rustic chandelier is so unique and really makes a statement.

The shutter doors close by sliding along cable.

Extra pillows can serve as seating when needed.

Little private nook.

Beautiful Tranquil colors wash over the bedrooms.

I Love the soft aqua's and greens that flow thru this home, it really gives it all a serene feeling, making me wish I lived Here!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Enjoying Cape Cod....

2009-07-24T14:30:00.001-07:00

What a Beautiful Cape Cod Home, loving the traditional shingles...

Regal Bedroom, the walls remind me of sand...

Who doesn't love a White Kitchen, with dark rich wood floors...

I'm in love with the Blues, Whites and soft Beiges color scheme, its so tranquil....

Enjoying the summer, hope you all are too!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Green Ferns....

2009-07-11T23:56:00.001-07:00

Fun Fern Paper Weights....

Green Fern Chair....

Framed Ferns....

Fern Ottoman....

Fern's on wood....

I love fun theme's, These ferns are definitely a surprise!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Happy Fourth of July

2009-07-03T22:17:00.001-07:00

Hope you all Enjoy a Happy Fourth of July!

xoxo, Cathleen

Beautiful Boston Brownstone

2009-07-02T23:45:00.000-07:00

I love this fabulous old brownstone with is ornate wooden double doors!

What beautiful details throughout this Boston Brownstone, from the checked floors to the detailed crown molding.....

We are traveling to Boston next month, as well as New York and DC. This will be my first trip, my hubby was born in New York yet grew up here in So. California. He also has family in Boston. So I was excited to come across this beautiful brownstone, We don't have anything like that here in California!

xoxo, Cathleen

Dream Backyard's

2009-06-20T20:29:00.004-07:00

Can you stand this beautiful Ocean view from your porch?

I can dream can't I?

Happy Fathers Day to all you Daddy's !

xoxo,

Cathleen

Change it up with a pillow

2009-05-24T11:34:00.001-07:00

It's amazing how many looks you can get with a simple pillow. By using neutral colored fabrics on furnishings, you can create a new look with the simple change of a pillow!

xoxo, Cathleen

Cozy Quilts

2009-05-14T13:09:00.001-07:00

I've been thinking of how my grandmothers have influenced my life, My Fathers mother was a wonderful seamstress and quilter as her mother was, I'm sad to say I'm neither one. But, I'm fortunate enough to have their many quilts they made over the years and cherish the love that goes into each one. These are some quilts I thought you might enjoy!

xoxo, Cathleen

Happy Mothers Day!

2009-05-10T08:57:00.001-07:00

Happy Mothers Day!

xoxo, Cathleen

Letters and Numbers

2009-05-06T14:23:00.001-07:00

I love these alternatives to the traditional art work!

Great colors and textures spice up your walls!

xoxo,Cathleen

Frame your Life!

2009-04-28T11:40:00.001-07:00

Here is my daughters eat in kitchen area, she has some framed art from her girls, mixed with family photos, lots of different colored frames give it a fun feeling!

I love the formal look of this wall art, lots of beautiful etchings.

All these little photos work as they are all old photo's.

Perfect hallway alcove for photos.

Use family photo's to fill empty halls.

Balance different size frames on a mantel.

These frames all the same size, and color give this staircase a formal look.

Frame your life with all the special moments in life, past, present and future!

xoxo, Cathleen

New York Housewife Make Over

2009-04-16T14:41:00.000-07:00

Jill, Bobby Zarin with daughter Alley

Before she was one of The Real Housewives of New York City, which began airing its second season on Bravo TV in February, Jill Zarin was a mom, wife, sometimes-socialite, and flex-hours associate in husband Bobby’s family business, Zarin Fabrics of New York.

Ally's Room

Master Bedroom Redo After Above/ Below Before

Kitchen Before Above/ After Below

Dinning Room Redo After Above/ Before Below

Living Room After Above/ Before Below

I Love the the light colors used in the renovation, What a fabulous New York Apartment! The beautiful coffered ceilings, chandeliers, textures and fabrics make it all come together!

Bravo Jill

xoxo, Cathleen

Easter

2009-04-11T11:32:00.000-07:00

The True Meaning of Easter, Everlasting life to all that believe!

Thank you Jesus

A Shout out to my Peeps

2009-04-10T11:37:00.001-07:00

I had to mention my favorite childhood Easter Candies Peeps!

I couldn't get enough of the sugar coated marshmallows!

Looking back that may have been because my sisters didn't want theirs, LOL

What are your favorite childhood candies?

xoxo, Cathleen

Happy Easter Blogland

2009-04-09T22:11:00.005-07:00

Sweet Felt Roosters, Chicks and Bunnies

Fun Animal Baskets with wheels

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter and Passover with Family and Friends,

xoxo, Cathleen

Color, Texture and Patterns

2009-04-02T12:29:00.003-07:00

Lovely Polka Dots

Take a Seat

Beautiful Textures

Pretty in Pink

My Comfort Zone

Mix and Match

A little of This and That

Pinks and Greens

Mix it up

xoxo, Cathleen

Who is Pauly Shore?

2009-03-29T14:06:00.003-07:00

Saturday Night Comedy Club

Remember This?

Ok, I know it's Cheesy, but it was a lot of fun had by all...

xoxo, Cathleen

Color my World

2009-03-27T23:44:00.003-07:00

Color makes my world!

Yellow is the color of the year, don't you love these yellow fabrics pared with browns and teals

Regal Purples with greens

Gorgeous Purples and Yellows

Enjoy your yellow!

xoxo, Cathleen

We Have Two Winners!

2009-03-23T17:26:00.003-07:00

We have two winners for the U Printing Giveaway!

All in the Bowl

And the Winners Are?

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality

Is the winner of 500 postcards I know she can use these for her Interior Design Business! Rhoda is a real Southern Belle, and has a great eye for design be sure to send her your congratulations!

The Fifth Street Palace

Sarah is the winner of 500 Business Cards, she is using them promote her property management company. She has 2 small children and lots of fun recipes & crafts on her blog, be sure to congratulate her too!

Thank you all for your participation! I only wish you all could win! :)

My Thanks to U Printing for sponsoring this Giveaway

xoxo,

Cathlen

Bath Salts and a Good Book!

2009-03-23T00:03:00.000-07:00

And of course a beautiful bathroom!

xoxo,

Cathleen

My First Giveaway!

2009-03-16T00:51:00.000-07:00

postcards

Business Cards

Celebrating Project Create a Home My First Giveaway!

UPrinting.com is a leading online printing company that provides high quality printing at the most affordable prices Grand opening give away is:

500 free standard size business cards for one reader and 500 free standard size postcards for one reader. Winners in the United States and Canada qualify for free shipping. Shipping fees will apply to winners outside these areas.

You can choose from any of our stocks for these items.

Now all you have to do is leave me a comment telling me what you will use the cards for! Thats it Your entered! Winners will be announced next Monday March 23rd.

Good Luck,

xoxo,

Cathleen

Project Create A Home Giveaway!

2009-03-13T12:41:00.001-07:00

{Screaming Meme} Presents...
...Project: {Create A Home} & Their
Grand Opening...March 16th, 2009!!!!!!!

Giveaways! Surprises! And {1} lucky reader will win a Life Makeover!
If you haven't been to Project Create a Home, you will be pleasantly surprised! MeMe has brought together a talented group of women (myself included) Inspiring each other to be the best we can be!

Click below to enter!

Black and White Dinning Rooms

2009-03-11T00:44:00.001-07:00

Now I Love Color, and never been one to shy away from it. I also Love these Black an White Dinning Rooms too!

With a Touch of Gold

With a Touch or Blue

With a Touch of Wallpaper

With a Touch of Pattern

With a Touch of Stripes

a Touch of Mod

Which is your Favorite Room? You first and then I will reveal Mine!

xoxo, Cathleen

6 Things About Me

2009-03-08T19:48:00.001-07:00

My two lovely Designer's friends over at DesignTies Kelly and Victoria,

have tagged me for the 6 things about me! Please check out their fabulous Blog! They have just been nominated by Patricia Gray Patricia Gray Interior Design as one of her 10 ten picks! What an honor girls!!!

1. one is the loneliest number, as a child we moved a lot, I attended 7 different elementary and middle schools. The upside is, I was a shy child forced into being out going or going friendless.

2. My favorite candy is the 2 little peanut butter cups in that orange package!

3. I have 2 younger sisters, and they both have beautiful blue eyes. Yep, mine our brown! Just like my mothers. All my cousins on both sides of the family are blue eyed too.

4. I've always want to go to Maui, last year we finally made it. I loved it, and guess what I'm a snorkeler! who knew! I really didn't want to leave. I told my husband I was going to have a mid life crisis and go back and stay for a year! Hasn't happened yet! I can dream, can't I?

5. We have had 5 generations of women in my family TWICE. My great grandmother lived to be 102, I think she was in her 90's when my 1st daughter was born. And then a second time when my daughter's daughter was born, and my grandmother was still alive making 5 generations again!

6. I'm addicted to blogging! Yep, and it's something i usually don't talk about. Although my sister christa lynn Cow Girls Don't Kry just started her own blog, and guess what she's addicted too! blogging has open me up to people from all over the world, so the once shy girl now has international friends! who would have thunk it!

Now for the next half of 6 Things about me, you in turn must nominate 6 others, let them know they have been tagged and then list them on your blog.

1.WhisperWood Cottage.

2Rue's peanut butter and jelly life

3.SUNDAY BAKER .

4.Colour me Happy

5 Note Songs

6. A Thorn Among Roses .

I decided to select a few old friends and a few new friends!

I hope you all enjoy learning a little more about me, as I'm looking forward to hear more about you too.

xoxo, Cathleen

for more you can view my 7 things challenge!

http://designbycathleen.blogspot.com/2008/12/7-things-challenge_06.html

Spring Forward!

2009-03-07T20:43:00.001-08:00

The Hubby is OBSESSED with setting the clocks.... I have been ahead an hour all day! How did that happen, who thinks about setting every clock in the house ahead at 9 am? Don't forget to set your clocks ahead, 2 am is the magic time, but you can set them ahead before bed.

xoxo

Cathleen

Home Office

2009-03-07T10:56:00.003-08:00

I have a client that is furnishing thier new house, including the office. They are drawn to the pottery barn style. So I'm working by blogging! LOL

I love these options, the office space will be used for a couple, with that said I'm pretty sure HE will want a more masculine feel to the room. I'm guessing, Oak traditional office, she is drawn to more femine rooms. Although we are doing several rooms in the house. So we will See!!! I'm told as long a he gets his Man Room with pool table, etc. We may get more say so thoughtout the rest of the home..... Keep you posted!!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Mellow Yellow

2009-02-28T22:41:00.003-08:00

Yellow is such a Happy Color! I'm sure that's why it is the it color for 2009.

Of course polka dots and stripes are always in style.

Ya gotta love IkeaOk add a little color to the walls!

Have fun with fabrics
Jazz up your walls
Thats why I love Yellow, oops I guess it's Mimosa now!!!
Lets brighten up in 2009, now matter what color you use!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Zebra & Turquoise

2009-02-18T21:56:00.000-08:00

I love Mr. ZebraI love the look of Turquoise with zebra prints.....
These Boxed are great for storage!

Perfect dressing area
Love, Love this chair....
Contemporary Zebra

Zebra Dinnerware
This Chair may be my favorite
I love the Punch of color the turquoise adds, so unexpected!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Share the LUV

2009-02-16T00:35:00.001-08:00

Share the LUV.

What a wonderful surprise from my dear friend millie @ The Laurel Hedge

she was one of my first blog friends, leaving such inspiring comments and always making me feel so special! Thank you Dear Millie.

To share the LUV, follow these instructions!

1. Put the logo on your blog or post. (You can highlight the photo and text of this post and copy/paste wherever you need to).

2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show GREAT ATTITUDE and/or GRATITUDE.

3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received the award.

I want to nominate the wonderful group of women, started with a vision by meme @ Screaming Meme

Meme has truly been an inspiration to me.

1-10 Project Create a Home @ Project {Create A Home}

Please visit this wonderful blog and these creative women, who have united to create this special blog. Since their are more than 10 women that contribute I making this a group nomination. I still want to share the LUV with all my other blog friends, I LUV you all!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-13T22:37:00.000-08:00

XOXO CATHLEEN

Console Tables

2009-02-09T10:07:00.000-08:00

I Love this Pelican, he looks so Regaland these Accessories too
with these beautiful coral
Add them together with this Contemporary Console, Love the wheels.....

Here are some more idea's:

Mirrored Console

Iron & Marble

Rustic Chic

Nautical Flair

My favorite piece of furniture would have to be the Console or Library Table in an entry, hall, dinning room or living room, it never fails to add the extra something!

xoxo,

Cathleen

My favorite Settee's

2009-02-03T21:39:00.000-08:00

I go weak in the knee's for a beautiful Settee
So Vintage
So Romantic
So Chic
So Adorable
So Sophisticated
So Stylish
So ModernSo Which one is your style? This is what I love about Design, I'm in love with them all!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Fabric and Florals

2009-02-02T15:15:00.000-08:00

When i think of Floral patterns the first thing i think of is my Grandmothers floral sofa! But today Florals come in all kinds of styles and patterns. What kind of Florals do you like?

xoxo,

Cathleen

I'm A Winner!

2009-01-31T12:01:00.003-08:00

Hang And Level is this Awesome or what!!!I'm so excited this was the Give Away over at:

Color Outside the Lines Please check out this beautiful Blog, you won't be disappointed....

Color Outside the Lines

and I won! Yea! Thank you.

Cathleen

Circles

2009-01-28T19:47:00.003-08:00

Circles, Circles and Circles! I love to use themes that aren't always obvious, you can repeat the theme in the rugs, curtains, art work and furnishings....

xoxo,

Cathleen

Stripes & Stripes

2009-01-26T11:58:00.001-08:00

Stripes on Vases
Stripes on CurtainsStripes on Wallpaper & Curtains

Painted Stripes & Striped Runner
Stripes and FloralsStriped Banquette

Striped DresserStripes on Bedding

Soft Pin StripesHow do you like your Stripes! Personally I love them all. Stripes may even be my favorite Color!!!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Loved Ellen

2009-01-23T00:26:00.000-08:00

Me and my bff Diana waiting in line for Ellen.

Here I'm again this is in front of Warner Bros. Studio's

This is our Cute Waiter Michael, At Morton's Steak House

and that lobster is alive! We all went to dinner after the show.

And If you can believe it we ran into 3 other friends who just happened to be at the Ellen taping! Wow, it is a small world. Notice the pictures on the back wall with all the celebrity's.

SURPRISE IT'S ELLEN BIRTHDAY SHOW! So you know what that means! Cool Gifts!!! Ellen was celebrating her 51st B-day (which is Monday) So the Audience took home this cool I Home player alarm clock, a $200.00 Gift Card at Zappo Shoes, and a Flip Video Camera I don't know if you can tell but the video camera is a special blue with Ellen across the bottom!

We were all so excited, and they give you the gifts as you are leaving (I always wondered about that) So the show is on this Monday the 26th, I'm not sure you will see me I wore Bright Green so I would stand out. We were sitting all the way in the back upper left! I'm going to make you watch to see who was on the show!!!

xoxo,

Cathleen

ELLEN

2009-01-21T19:22:00.001-08:00

Ellen!!! Yes, I'm going to the taping of The Ellen Show!

Who Will We See???

I'm so excited, I won't be able to sleep tonight. My Girlfriend was able to snag a couple of tickets for the taping of Ellen's show for Thursday. Ellen tapes 2 shows, and you have to get in line early to get vouchers. The taping is at Universal Studios so there is lots to do!!! Wish me luck that we get in.... I better practice my Dance Moves.....

xoxo,

Cathleen

P.S. I will let you all know when it airs... Oh, and I'm told by my bff we need to sit on the right hand side, cause Ellen always dance thru that side.... :)

Chalk boards

2009-01-18T09:53:00.001-08:00

I do love Chalk Boards, this works great in a kitchenA Calendar in the Office, notice the pencil holder! Love this, who would a thunk it? Is this Fabulous or What How about some Chalk Art Work Love this redo Recycle Box, for now Paint the glass panels with chalk board paint, Love This too!Everybody can use one of these Love these Crates...Love these tags on the Baskets This is our newest Chalk Board! I found this at the cutest Flea Market type store, I didn't need another Chalk Board as I have one in the kitchen, But the Sales Girls said it was 1/2 off! So there you go, it's an old cabinet door I have hung it side way ( It was painted yellow and have left it for now). The coat/key rack is from Pier One and it has vintage type door knobs with hooks below, it hangs next garage door entry. So I told the Mister now you can leave me a note if your gone when I get home! That was my excuse for buying the Chalk Board, and look he did! How Cute is that.....

xoxo,

Cathleen

The Colorful Doors of Greece

2009-01-15T20:48:00.005-08:00

Come with me as we travel thru the streets of Greece

I love these bougainvillea's cascading over the door

I love this weather chipped door

I'm really partial to this green color

Look at the beautiful details

I wonder how old these doors are

check out the locks

love the bright colored doors against the white buildings

I hope you have enjoyed visiting the doors of Greece as much as I have, this will have to do until I can see them in person. Oh, and I have no idea when that will be!

xoxo,

Cathleen

White House East Wing

2009-01-14T21:32:00.003-08:00

Here are a few examples of how the past Presidents have decorated their private quarters.

The Blue Room

The Green Room

Yellow Oval Room

The Presidents & First ladies Master Bedroom

The First Family's living area is located in the East Wing of the White House, and each incoming family redecorates the private living area. Of Course their Historical committees that make the decisions for the White House. Who's style do you prefer? Overall I think I'm a Reagan Girl....

xoxo,

Cathleen

New White House Designer

2009-01-13T21:48:00.001-08:00

Michael Smith has been selected as the New White House Designer

Michael is 44 and is international known for his residential and commercial clients, his work is celebrated in two Rizzoil Publications: Elements of Style 2007 and Houses 2008. Looks like he can add the White House to his Resume! Be honest Do you Like?

xoxo,

Cathleen

How does your Garden Grow?

2009-01-10T21:46:00.000-08:00

I Love these potted succulents, they seem to be the only plants I don't kill....
Look how cute they look in the green pots....

Would love this outdoor room in my backyard!

Don't you love these urns!

Another view of the Succulent Mud Room!

If you don't have a green thumb, and I don't you might give succulents a try! I use cactus potting soil, line the bottom of the pot with gravel, add soil and your favorite succulent. Water lightly every few weeks! Enjoy!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Blue Velvet

2009-01-07T21:23:00.001-08:00

I Love the richness of Blue Velvet, These beautiful chairs & sofa's are to die for!

My Great Grandmother had the most beautiful Dark Blue Mohair sofa and chair, I had never seen anything like it, purchased in the late 40's after 40+ years it still looked new.

xoxo,

Cathleen

My Green Bug

2009-01-05T23:52:00.001-08:00

A few of you have asked about my Green Bug so here is a picture similar to my bug. When I saw the new bugs I had to have one! Mine was a 2001 Green with Tan interior! We tend to get a new car every few years, so I no longer have her. I also had a 1972 Baby Blue Bug. :)

Since we are talking Green Cars, it also brought to mind, my second Car when I was 17 was a 1968 Fiat 850 Spider similar to the one below, except it was more of a lime green, mine was a convertible too. The only problem with this car was in didn't run half the time. :(

Speaking of Convertible's I have owned 3, the Fiat, a VW Cabriolet and my Current Car below, my BMW, my Baby

I also name my Cars, LOL but, that's another story!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Going Green

2009-01-01T23:03:00.001-08:00

I love the color of Green Apple's! This color green is one of my favorites to decorate with....

This is how I'm goin Green!!! P.S. I did have a VW Beetle this color too....

xoxo,

Cathleen

Words to Live By

2008-12-31T09:21:00.001-08:00

I use to make a New Years Resolution every year, and yes it always was the same thing! I think resolutions are a great way to sabotage yourself... So instead I chose words to live by.

Wishing you all a Happy and Blessed New Year in 2009, and keep on blogging!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Checkers Anyone

2008-12-28T21:45:00.001-08:00

I love the look of black and white checks, either on the floor or counters! It has that classic timeless look.

xoxo,

Cathleen

Getting untangled!

2008-12-28T14:41:00.000-08:00

We had a Wonderful Christmas with all the family! Still trying to untangle myself! LOL Now just looking forward to New Years! Whoo hoo.....

xoxo,

Cathleen

Hark! the Herald Angles Sing

2008-12-24T16:32:00.001-08:00

Glory to our New Born King!

May you all have a Blessed Day with the ones you Love,

xoxo,

Cathleen

Wreaths and Jelly

2008-12-24T09:16:00.000-08:00

My version of the Starbuck's Wreath

Large box of Ornaments, Yarn, metal wreath, wire, Hot glue gun!

Jalapeno Christmas Jelly

Ingredients:

1-cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped jalapeno

5 cups white sugar

1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar

1 (6 fluid ounce) Liquid Pectin (boxes may have 2- 3 ounce packets)

Directions:

1. Remove stems, veins, seeds of the bell and jalapeno peppers. finely chop.(for hotter jelly leave in jalapeno seeds)

2. In a 5 quart pot over high heat, combine bell and jalapeno peppers, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a rolling boil; boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.

3. Add pectin while stirring constantly, let cool for 2 minutes, stirring again for 1 minute.

4. Pour into hot, sterilized jars and top with lids. Secure lids and allow jars to cool slowly, creating a vacuum seal. Once cooled refrigerate. makes 6-8 jars

Why do I wait until the last minute? I made this wreath a few days ago as a gift. It is a take off from Starbucks Wreaths, I bought enough supplies to make a few more (not gonna happen)

Oh and the Jalapeno Christmas Jelly! My daughter and I stayed up until 3am finishing.... It's fabulous over cream cheese and crackers. Yum yum

xoxo,

Cathleen

Bling Bling Christmas

2008-12-21T15:12:00.001-08:00

Here's a little Bling and Glitter! This is more of a Glamour Look. Which I love too.

xoxo,

Cathleen

Traditional Country Christmas

2008-12-20T19:10:00.001-08:00

I Love the boots!

This is for all you traditional Girls..... Oh and I love it too.

xoxo,

Cathleen

Pretty in Pink

2008-12-19T21:49:00.000-08:00

More Pink Inspirations!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Blue Christmas

2008-12-19T12:05:00.000-08:00

These are a few of my favorite things....

xoxo,

Cathleen

Stylish Christmas

2008-12-18T08:31:00.001-08:00

A little more inspiration!

xoxo,

Cathleen

Harold Lloyd's Christmas Tree

2008-12-16T19:32:00.000-08:00

Famous Silent Film Star Harold Lyloyd

Harold and his wife actress Mildred Davis started decorating from Thanksgiving till Christmas.

The tree was constructed from several trees, he drilled holes in its trunk and inserted branches cut from the remaining trees. He secured them with bamboo poles and wire to build a 14 by 9 foot frame with limbs that never sagged.
Lloyd collected ornaments, and one year he bought a Saks Fith Avenue Christmas display, ALL Of It. He would spend weeks on a ladder layer after layer until complete. His daughter recalls counting 5,000 ornaments on the tree with enough left over to decorate at least 3 more trees the same size. She says eventually the tree became a permanent fixture year round as it was to massive to dismantle.
Greenacres was their home in Beverly Hills construction started in 1926 and completed in 1929 at the cost of 2 Million Dollars. It boasted no less than 44 rooms. Lloyd passed away in 1971, the home was opened as a museum and closed shortly after in 1975. The home was later sold, and the 16 acres subdivided.

Christopher Radko has duplicated 2 of Lloyds ornaments, The Rose Ornament which was a gift from Silent Film Star Gloria Swanson, and Holiday Bounty Ornament gifted from Charlie Chaplin.

xoxo,

Cathleen

Vintage Christmas Collectables

2008-12-15T22:49:00.001-08:00

Holiday table cloths

Vintage Christmas Card 1830's
Christmas Stand 1960's

New Years hat's 1960's

This is my 100'th Post! Thought I might share with you my desk, where I do my blogging. Some of my favorite things are there. Picture of my dad, my cactus, elephant bookends my father brought back from Japan, and my shell collection..... of course my Mac laptop which I Love.....

I have really enjoyed the Blog world and making new friends, I look forward to the next 100...

xoxo,

Cathleen

Rainy day Monday

2008-12-15T13:05:00.001-08:00

It is a very rainy day in Sunny California!

So many things I wanted to do! This will slow me down! maybe everyone needs a rainy day.

xoxo,

Cathleen