Thanks to all of my friends and family for making my birthday weekend epic!  It actually started on the 4th of July when I met Indiana in Malibu at the Seafood Fresh Food Market Restaurant to pick up Cha Cha!

It was super fun driving on PCH on the 4th and seeing all of the festivities.

Check out this amazing Salmon lunch that I had with Indy.

Then Friday night, Sandy and I went to Surf Rodeo to see Chris Janson sing.   Check out this sign at the entrance….What in the World?

Chris Janson is an awesome performer!

Then on Saturday I headed up to the spa at Mandalay Beach in Oxnard for a massage and some pool time.

I took a nap and then Larissa & Indiana arrived from Marina del Rey.  We had dinner at Fluid State with the Cha Cha!

I got the Charcuterie Board and was not impressed.  Everything was pickled!  YUCKKKKKK!  And we brought our Farkle game to play.

Then we walked down to the Saloon where Sandy had arranged a happy hour with some of my favorites! Cha Cha even got an $8 puppy patty!

From left to right, Val, Susan, Sandy, Larissa, Janette, Ryan, Cha Cha, me, Peggy, Indiana and Cindy.

The next day we headed up to Ojai to see Marc’s play again, but lunch first at Agave Maria’s.   From left to right…Susan, me, Gina Cole, Sherri Silva and Sendia.

The musical was excellent AGAIN and we got a picture with the King.  Hahaha

Then Marc and I went out to dinner with some cast members.

I am headed back up to Bellingham today to help my mom get ready to sell her house.  My sister’s kids are also coming up from Mukilteo this weekend to go through their mom’s paperwork.  When my sister passed away and we were cleaning out her house, we put all of her paperwork and photos into 4 huge plastic tubs.

The boys are 16 and 18 now and it is time for them to go through her stuff with me and decide what to keep.  I imagine it will be an emotional time for all of us.

To remind you of our most recent design install, here are the before pictures again.

It was a very Hawaiian themed living room that we took and adulted up.  I think it turned out amazing and our client is THRILLED!

Here is one of the after photos.

If you want to learn more about this fun design service with Susan Wheelan and myself,  please click here.

The store has tooooooo many dining chairs so we are having a sale!  From today until Sunday, July 14th save 20%.

We need some specific items for the store.

Here is what we need…..

TABLE LAMPS….the store needs a ton of these!

Coffee Tables–Light & Dark Wood
End Tables-Light & Dark Wood
Book Cases
Shelves
Rugs
Now for some new arrivals! We got in some great pieces! Come see us soon!

Oh and for those of you who LOVE IOD….their summer releases will be available in the store on Friday, July 12th! Can’t wait!

Diangela Round Coffee Table Dark Oak/Gold $195.00

Swivel Accent Chair Set The Marvel Contemporary Silver and White Semi-shine Fabric and Metal $295.00 – 2 in stock

Cement Seated Meditation Buddha 10” Urban Trends Grey $29.95

Wood Bar Stool  Modway Gear 43.5” Elm Walnut $95.00 – 4 in stock

Wood Lantern White 17’’ Urban Trends $39.95

Home Style Bradstone 63” Executive Desk White $395.00

Laurel Foundary Crespo Sideboard Rustic off White $495.00

Louis Phillipe 5-Drawer Chest Teal $295.00

Ottomanson Living Room Loveseat Brown $195

This piece came in at $695 and it is on SALE….only $195!

The matching sofa (with a small tear in the side that can be repaired—as it happened on the show room floor) is only $250.  It was originally $995.  These will NOT last. AND it makes into a bed!

SALE….only $250!

Paris Street Scene Oil on Board $225.00

Metal Triangle Standing Shelf Urban Trends Gold $49.95

Living Room Rhapsody 96” Credenza Hooker Furniture Walnut $995.00

Hand Painted Wall Art Empire Art Director “Cosmopolitan” Textured Metallic Multi $95.00

 Nicolo Rope Chair Grey $95.00 – 2 in stock

Cushion Back Reclining Sofa Outre 86.2” Wide Chenille With Wall Recline and USB Port Latitude Run Cream $495.00

Modern Velvet Accent Chair Jayden Creation Nora Green/Gold $165.00

Cocktail Table Round Cascade Stone Taupe $395.00

Handmade Solid Wood Coffee Table/Blanket Box $195.00

Custom Wonder Nation Flannel w/ Ocean Beach t shirt patch $40.00

Custom Eddie Bauer Flannel w/ Johnny Cash t shirt patch $70.00

Staple Denim Coat w/Not rewritten t shirt patch $150.00

Thanks for all of your support these past six years!  We appreciate all of you…our consignors, customers, family and friends!

Come and see us soon!  Weds to Sat 11 to 5 and Sun 11-3.  And in honor of my son Houston’s birthday yesterday here is my post (he is with Pete Carroll) and then the one his sister posted.  LOL!

And by the way, he is in Spain right now walking the camino with friends.  Tough Life!

Thanks for reading my ezines!  I appreciate it….as always!

eBay with Heart, Design with Heart & Dress with Heart………Lynn

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Happy Fourth of July! Classic 4th photo on my mom’s deck several years ago. I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends.

I will be lying low this holiday because I have a very full weekend of activities planned. Friday night is Surf Rodeo to hear Chris Janson, Saturday is a spa day for my birthday and happy hour with friends that evening and then Sunday we are going to see Marc’s musical again. I am exhausted thinking about it all. LOL!

I headed out to the desert for the weekend this past Friday.  I met Indiana and Larissa in North Hollywood to hand off the Cha.  We had breakfast at a cute little place, Republic of Pie, and then I drove the last two hours to Palm Desert.

It turned out to be a super fun weekend in the desert.  And, NO it was not too hot.  About 100 degrees, very dry heat and beautiful.  Brought back a ton of new fun items for the store.

Stop in Friday, Saturday or Sunday to see us.  We will be closed, today, the 4th of July.

Mo and I hit estates sales and thrift stores on Saturday and then that night Mo and I went out to dinner at Skip’s Little Bar (one of my favorite places).

We ended up meeting Gabriel from Canada who plays the harmonica in a 5 piece band–Shakin’ Ground Blues Band.  They were playing that night at the Desert Fox Bar right around the corner from Skips.

We decided to go and see him play.  It was super fun!

The next day, Sunday, we took my mom’s cousin Gwen out to lunch at Billy Reeds in Palm Springs.  Gwen is the daughter of Houston Sussex, my grandma, Cheryl Leaf’s brother.

Houston ended up also having another child (later in life) and Renato is 44 years old and Gwen’s half brother.  He lives about an hour and a half from Palm Springs, but happened to be in town and went to Gwen’s house looking for her on Sunday.  She wasn’t there as she was out to lunch with us!

So Renato and his wife Xochitl came to meet us at Billy Reeds.  It was super fun to see them as I hadn’t seen them in 14 years.  Yikes!

And I must share story #51 from my 1st 100 Best Book so that you can read about Houston and Cheryl and check out that photo.  Doesn’t Renato look JUST like his dad?

Thank you for letting me share and back to present day.  I headed back home on Monday and was supposed to detour to Marina Del Rey to pick up Cha Cha.  The girls had decided they wanted to keep her longer and promised me that they would bring her home on Wednesday.

Well, guess what?  Wednesday rolls around and they ask to keep her until Saturday….ughhhhh!  I miss my dog.

But at least I know she is happy and well cared for and Carlos is beside himself with joy that there is not a puppy in the house to bother him.

I did get to face time with Cha Cha last night, but I think it just confused her because she was looking everywhere for me.  Ughhhh!

But back to Carlos….Seriously, I think Carlos believes that I got rid of the Puppy.  He is beyond happy.  He follows me around everywhere and won’t leave my side.  In fact, he puts his paws around my face at night and kisses me or sleeps on my head.  I am not kidding!  The weirdest thing ever!  I need my dog back 🙂  Here is an example.

OK, back to the store.  Tuesday was the third design install for Susan and myself.  Exciting!  A very Hawaiian themed living room that we took and adulted up.  I think it turned out amazing and our client is THRILLED!

Here are the before pics.

Here is perfunctory photo of Susan and me with the loaded truck!

For this install, we decided to add an amazing capiz shell lamp to tie the entire room together.  Thank GOD that Susan’s husband Brad came with us to the install.

Seriously, it took about an hour to install and Logan and I held up that lamp for too long…we were dying!  And poor Brad had the worst of it.  We thought about giving up, but shouldered through and thank goodness we did….It looks amazing!

Here are some after photos!

Isn’t that Capiz Light Fixture amazing?

If you want to learn more about this fun design service, please click here.

We need some specific items for the store.

Here is what we need…..

TABLE LAMPS….the store needs a ton of these!

Coffee Tables–Light & Dark Wood

End Tables-Light & Dark Wood

Book Cases

Shelves

Rugs

Now for some new arrivals and we got some great things this week!

Modern Swivel Bar Stool Black/Walnut Glitzhome Mid Century $95 Each.

Wood Swivel Bar Stool Natural (Unfinish) Sunnydaze Decor Fir $49.95

Mieres Modern Faux Accent Chair Pink/Chrome $149.50

Turquoise Blue Crackle Bunny Rabbit $49.50

Uixe Bar Stool Velvet Black/Gold $65.00 – 2 in stock

Adjustable Swivel Bar Stool Velvet Modern $59.95 – 2 in stock

Rope and Teak Barstool $265.50 – 2 in stock

San Juan Capistrano Vintage 1920’s Framed Photo $49.50 – 2 in stock

Framed Sea Harbor Scene Man with Bike $49.50

Canvas Artwork Sail Boat $34.50

Raphael Soyer Leaning Nude $350.00

Glass Vase with Clear Cut Outs $49.50

Rectangular Mirror $145.50

Vintage Window with Birdcage Butterfly Theme $65.50

Throw Blanket Mon Chateau Luxe Faux Fur Grey $79.50

Blue  & Yellow Flowered Lamp With Shade $125.00 – 2 in stock

Oval Mirror With Decorative Gold Frame $95.00

Wood Sage Green Mirror $68.50

Book Case, Newspaper Lining & Peace Sign $95.00

Marble Base Wooden Table Lamp $69.50 – 2 in stock

Threshold: Large Tapered Glass Table Lamp White $29.97

Urban Trends Collection Hand With Open Palm Showing the 4 Life Lines White Ceramic $23.70

Thanks for all of your support these past six months!  We appreciate all of you…our consignors, customers, family and friends!

Come and see us soon!  Weds to Sat 11 to 5 and Sun 11-3.  From left to right, Sandy, Joanne, Marc, me, Audrey and Val.

Thanks for reading my ezines!  I appreciate it….as always!

eBay with Heart, Design with Heart & Dress with Heart………Lynn

BTW, we now have a blog on the website where you can read all of our past newsletter
Link to Blog.

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Happy Thursday! As you read this, I am at the Post Office in Oxnard getting a replacement passport….ughhhhh!

Thank you Cha Cha for chewing up my current one….  And it is going to cost me like $225…For the LOVE of DOGS!

Then tomorrow, I am headed to Palm Desert to source for the store.  Can’t wait to bring all of my finds back to the store next week!  Look for a new and refreshed vibe.

Last weekend was so fun!  I hung out with friends on Saturday night and then Sunday, a big group of us headed up to Ojai for lunch and to see Marc’s Musical.

Turned out that there were 12 of us at Agave Maria’s on the patio.  From left to right…Peggy, Val, Summer (Val’s Daughter),  Olivia (Val’s Granddaughter), Everett (Val’s Grandson), Steven (Summer’s husband), Joanne, Viv (Joanne’s daughter) and Katie (Another of Joanne’s daughters), then me.  Missing are Pam and Cliff who showed up right after this photo.  So much fun!

Then all of us (except for Summer & her family) headed across the street to the Ojai Art Center to see Marc star as King Arthur in Spamalot.  Such a great production.  Here is Marc on stage.

At the end of the production, my friend Pamela got called up on stage.  So fun!

Afterwards we took a fun group photo. From left to right Katie, Val, me, Marc, Pamela, Shanti (Marc’s daughter), Cliff, Joanne, Peggy and Viv. Then Marc and I went out for drinks and dinner with a few of the cast members. Super fun day!

The show runs on Friday, Saturday and Sundays for the next four weeks.  I highly recommend you seeing it.  I will be taking another big group back one of these weekends!  Let me know if you want to join us!

In fun store news, Susan and I are currently working on our 3rd design project in Oxnard.  We are doing the install on Tuesday, July 2nd and we can’t wait to show you the after photos!   If you want to learn more about this fun design service, please click here.

We need some specific items for the store and our new design project…client #3. Don’t you want to be client #4?

Here is what we need…..

TABLE LAMPS….the store needs a ton of these!

Patterned Slipper Chair
Coffee Tables–Light & Dark Wood
End Tables-Light & Dark Wood
Upholstered Arm Dining Chairs
Book Cases
Shelves
Solid Color Sofas…White, Green, etc.
Rugs

Here are two BEFORE photos of the project that we will be doing the makeover for on Tuesday, July 2nd. Can’t wait to show you the afters.

I can’t believe it is July already! Before, I forget, we will be closed Thursday, July 4th.

Oh my!  Poor Cha Cha went in for a bath on Monday and unfortunately, my brushing skills have been remiss and she ended up getting a pretty close trim.  But, it must feel so much better for her in this hot weather.

Here is her before picture when she was happy and smiling!

Here is her after photo and you must admit, she looks pretty pissed off at me :).  Awww, the side eye!

We can’t forget Carlos.  Here he is trying to help me do my work.  LOL!

Now for some new arrivals and we got some great things this week!

Geo Upholstered Sofa…$495. Very Mid Century and sleek. Love this one!

High Country Dresser Off White (Cream) Liberty Furniture $595.00

Upholstered Armchair With Removable Legs Storage Ottoman Giles Morden $295.00

Wall Recliner Dark Brown Velvet Signature Design by Ashley Movie Man Zero $295.00

Storage Bookcase Warm Brown/Gold Maison Etagere $495.00

Bisset China Cabinet Brown $395.00

Palm Tree Art Work $29.50

Abbeyville Button-Tufted Upholstered Office Chair Blue $195.00

Hooker Furniture Sanctuary Farmhouse Style Side Dining Chair Dune (Rustic Brown) $195.00 – 4 in stock  These retail for $599 and are seriously stunning!  If I had a place for them, I would take them home!

Sleepy Eye Stoneware Pitchers $150.00 – 2 in stock

Handmade Mata Ortiz Pottery $295.00

Blue Pottery Bowl $45.00

Bombay Chest $295.00

Acrylic Desk Chair $39.50

Bright Blue Fireplace Screen $24.50

Natural Wood Framed Mirror Stylewell Medium $75.00

Rectangular Wall Mirror Natural Kate & Laurel Hutton Modern $95.00

Metal Framed Wall Mirror Black Creative Co-op Windowpane $95.00 – 2 in stock

Eugene Joseph Laurent Bronze Figurine Winter $495.00

Eugene Joseph Laurent Bronze Figurine Summer $495.00

Carnegy Avenue Resin Chiavari Chair Gold $35.60 – 2 in stock

Wood Fabric Recliner $245.00

Finale Dining Chair Grey/Black $95.00 – 4 in stock

Twisted Wood Plant Stand 40″ $95.00

Thanks for all of your support these past six months!  We appreciate all of you…our consignors, customers, family and friends!

Come and see us soon!  Weds to Sat 11 to 5 and Sun 11-3.  From left to right, Sandy, Joanne, Marc, me, Audrey and Val.

Thanks for reading my ezines!  I appreciate it….as always!

eBay with Heart, Design with Heart & Dress with Heart………Lynn

BTW, we now have a blog on the website where you can read all of our past newsletter
Link to Blog.

P.S.  If you have a friend who wants to sign up for this newsletter.