Dressing Up An Outdoor Corner

Welcome Wagon Friday 4/1/11

It’s a bit cold here on this last week of March. But the garden is looking great. And the bluebonnets are getting ready to bloom.
Now for Welcome Wagon Friday: 
Brambly is Anne Marie’s blog. She lives in Northern California. She describes herself as “a huntress” at heart, who derives the greatest pleasure from finding treasures. Here’s a glimpse of her blog for you…
Ooh-la-la!
Sylvia’s Simple Life is, yes, Sylvia’s blog! She hails from Toronto. And believes that the best things in life contain chocolate. (I’m there with ya, Sylvia!) Here’s something from her blog…
Flowers and dishes…be still my heart.

On Sutton Place is Ann’s blog. She is the handy one in her family. She planned, painted and planted long before it was cool to do so, she admits. Here’s a peak at her house…

Don’t you just want to go visit her and sit on this cute porch. And here’s her door. It positively screams welcome!


Wild Acre is Belinda’s blog. She is a mum of 4 in the United Kingdom. She has a fascination with plants and flowers. (Me too, Belinda!) When she isn’t gardening, she’s making jewelry. Here’s a sneak peak of her blog…

Don’t these beautiful pics just get you in the right frame of mind for spring gardening? 
And new joining Cozy Little Shoppes this week is Laurie Anna, from the wonderful blog, Laurie Anna’s Vintage Home.
I absolutely adore her items and you can find a good bit of them around my home! 

Laurie Anna has the wonderful boutique Laurie Anna’s. Get yourself a cup of coffee or glass of tea. Because you’re going to be on her site for a good while. Here’s a glimpse…



I absolutely may have to have that mug rack. I’ve purchased most of my white pitchers and platters from her. 

Laurie Anna was born and raised in Texas. A proud Southerner, she started selling in a booth at Canton in 2005. And has been “moving on up” ever since!
A girl after my own heart, she is very involved in animal rescue. There’s never less than five dogs and cats around her place.
So welcome to Cozy Little Shoppes, Laurie Anna!

Head on over and visit these gals. Welcome them heartily to our blog community. And tell them friends are always here for them, should they ever need us. 

Comments

  1. Spring Gardening…that’s what i am doing today…90 degrees here today !!!!

    i laughed when i saw your occupation on your profile: homebody. ME TOO !!!!!

    Thank you for the kind words over at Farmhouse Kitchen, my friend

    i enjoyed my visit here with you today…

    Kary and Teddy and all the kittys
    xxx

  2. Thanks, Brenda…it’s always fun to find a new blog you didn’t know was out there!

  3. these pictures are gorgeous…
    only one word to say {{{envy}}}
    ~victoria~

  4. I love your welcome wagon – you introduce us to some great people!!

  5. So happy to see you featuring Ann Marie and Ann. I love their blogs. Can’t wait to go visit the others.
    Have a great day!

  6. Can’t wait to drop in on these ladies! Thanks for the introductions to them, Brenda!

  7. Dear Brenda ,
    Thank you so much for featuring my little blog and thank you for introducing me to some new ones to be delighted by ! I am honored !

  8. Thanks for the info & intro!

  9. Lots of good blogs to visit. I already know a couple, but the others are new.

  10. These blogs are wonderful, Brenda!

    When I saw the blue lamp I knew exactly where it would be used. It was on a display at the front of the store. I spotted it as soon as I walked through the door. I could not wait to get it in a cart. I was afraid if I hesitated it would be gone in a flash. We are fortunate to have a HomeGoods, thirty minutes from home and a Marshall’s right on the road we take to the condo at the lake. I saw a couple of RL lamps at the lake and didn’t get them. They were not the same as this one. When I saw the blue one…it was love at first sight.:-)

  11. Thanks, Brenda! I have heard of Laurie Anna’s shop…she has some great things. Have a wonderful weekend!

    XO,
    Jane

  12. all look lovely

  13. My what an outstanding job you have done with the welcome wagon…
    I can feel my heart beating fast just from viewing the pictures…
    Thank you for sharing..I can’t wait to do a little visiting..

    Shug

  14. Looks like you found some wonderful blogs Brenda. I always like finding new people to visit.

    ~Tricia

  15. OMG I love her place. How can one possibly decide on just one look???
    You have got me started looking at plates now, where ever I go!!
    I guess I better get busy and take some pictures around this old place.
    I would like to build a new house, just the way I want it. Small, large kitchen/sitting room, 2 bedrooms and a garden to drool over!! hahaha fun to dream

  16. Wow, I am amazed at the beginners you show every week. They’re naturals.

  17. Hi again Brenda…thank you so much for featuring my blog. I have said before that the blogging community continues to amaze me with their kindness and open hearts. You were a true example today. Again, thank you and I’ll be back often to visit. ~Ann

  18. HI Brenda!!
    I follow Brambly and Ann’s blog both are wonderful ! I will have to check out this other girl…love it when you find them from my home of Ontario!!!

    Laurie Anna is a wonderful soul for how she helps animals. Love people like her!

    Happy Friday…it was so warm and sunny here and the tree frogs are singing away!
    Pamela xo

  19. You always find such lovely blogs and give them such a warm welcome!
    I love that mug tree too!

  20. I read your blog every day and you are so lucky to live where there is an early spring. I just spent two months in Texas and the weather was great. Love your blog!

  21. Oh, I LOVE laurie Anna’s style. I was thinking the same thing about that mug rack, how ingenious!!…

  22. I LOVE LauriAnna’s. One of my favorite shops in Canton. Thanks for the heads up on the other blogs, too. Ought to be nice weather today!!!

  23. thanks for sharing…i always love to check out the new blogs you find!
    Have a great weekend!
    linda

  24. Gosh, I’m a bit late here, but thank you so much for including my blog in this, I am so chuffed!! How lovely. Belinda x

  25. Hi Brenda! What a nice surprise to find after the Canton show! Thank you for the lovely shout out and for always supporting my Shoppe as you do! Beautiful photos!