6.03.2009

ramblings of a 34 year old....

I received this pillow last weekend from my friend Vana, who has the most darling shop..Le Papier. If you read my Pixie girl post, then you know that Lola wants to let her signature pixie cut grow out....and i've accepted it....





so what a beautiful reminder i will have, this silhouette pillow made just for her...
pop over and take a peek at all of Vana's wonderful silhouette goodness..




Thank you Vana....i love it!


Alright ladies.....as you know.....i'm heading to Spokane early friday morning for a long weekend to The Farm Chicks show, where i will meet and greet all kinds of blog friends from near and far. So I thought .....what do most girls need at a show like this? well...they need a flea market bag of course....to stuff all kinds of treasures...right? Well......how about some fabulous music ...aka ..my playlist to listen to while you drive to the show? And what about a restaurant gift card to go out and eat? Yes. I think that sounds perfect. So...i know alot of you won't be there, even though you will be there in spirit....and since i won't be posting till i return, then maybe you want a Lola B's flea market bag of your own?


Just leave a comment...and i will pick a lucky reader to win one of her very own with a little music and gift card tucked inside.


just so you don't forget about me while i'm away.......


and i'm just saying....maybe..just maybe....some of my new friends in Spokane might get a flea market bag of their own....


i'm just saying...not promising....






and i had to throw this last pic in......





my friend took it of Fin and his buddy......because it's o.k. if boys hold hands.......


xo









120 comments:

TheSuiteLife said...

Love the bag. What a sweet idea! I'll be there in spirit. Take lots of pictures for us!!!

Anonymous said...

That picture makes my heart melt!

So does the idea of a brand new pretty little bag! :)

Tara said...

oh that picture, adorable, and not mention the pillow, love it! See you soon sweetie, I am about to crawl out of my skin in happiness and excitment....

Nice and Easy Antiques said...

Oh my!!!!

I am so jealous you are going to the show...Marcela and I will be selling at a local flea market this coming Sunday.

I would love the bag!!!!!!

XO
Clara
PS: The pictures of the boys is just priceless

Kurstin said...

i hope you have a wonderful time!! =) I love the new pillow, i can't wait to go sneak a peak.

& i could most def. use that cute lola bag!

I'll miss your blogging over the weekend. its always so enjoyable.

-k

paula said...

what sweet pillow and pic.

gabrielle said...

What a cute pic of the boys! Love the pillow too!

Faded Plains said...

How thoughtful of Vana to send you the darling pillow...so sweet! As for the photo of the boys...Love it!

Unknown said...

I look forward to meeting you for real in Spokane, I promise I am not a stalker! Love the idea of the bag - simply adorable.

Rachel said...

Have a fabulous time!!! Please take lots of pictures...I am going to miss your posts while you are gone...they truly are the highlight of my day!!! I love Lola's new pillow and her new room decor, it looks so fresh comfy! Love the pic of the boys...that is truly frame-worthy!!!
hugs,
rachel

Teacher Kelly said...

Oh I wish, wish, wish I could go this year! I went last year and it was so much fun! I think this year is going to be even better! Have a great time! You ave to go to Chaps for lunch! It was so yummy, and is decorated so cute!

-Kelly

Backyard Candle Co. said...

Have a great time!! I have to admit, I am feeling a bit jealous. I would love to hang out with all of you and meet you in person! Have a margarita or wine or something for me and hopefully, I can come next time.:)

Anonymous said...

Wow! Have fun in Spokane...what a great giveaway!
-Denise

Laurel said...

What a precious pillow and love the bag idea. It is just what a girl would need going most anywhere I think! Have fun this weekend. I hope it is LONG.

***LIZ*** said...

How sweet of you to have a giveaway while you are gone! That pic of the boys at the end is beautiful. I love little boys, I wish they stayed this sweet always.

Kacey said...

Love the pillow! Love the bag! And the picture - adorable! (Wow, that's a lot of exclamation points!)

Enjoy your long weekend - hope it's lovely and you find many treasures.

ReminisceHeirlooms said...

The picture is beautiful and so innocent. I love it.

La Table De Nana said...

The pillow and the pic are adorable.. It's funny you spoke about friendship recently.. the person who sent you the pillow?

I would pick her.As a friend.
To see how much the pixie cut meant to you and to immortalize it:) on something you would love..
She knows you.. she cares..Even from afar!

Megan said...

Oh I love the pillow...the loss of the pixie is a sad thing. I had one at Lola's age and it was a big decision to let it grow out! Love the bag as well! Hope you enjoy your trip!

The Kramer Angle said...

Have a safe trip, take lots of photos and have a great time!

Unknown said...

Have a wonderful time and take pictures to share! :)

AshleyR said...

That picture has got to be the sweetest thing I've seen in forever!!! What a cutie Fin is...
Have a fabulous weekend in Spokane. Take lots of pictures for us blog readers so we can at least daydream that we went :)

Julie said...

cute, cute, cute.

Have a ton of fun. I can't wait to hear how it is...maybe next year. :)

xo

Almost Always said...

the picture of Fin & his friend is precious...warmed my heart. Have lots of fun in Spokane, you will be missed. The tote is darling & very curious about your play list :o) ..great giveaway! i look forward to hearing about your trip!

Liz Harrell said...

Hope you have a great time! Saw the article about you in Country Living too... congrats! :)

J.J. said...

That is a great photo :) I love it when the boys are cute and little like that.

Have a great trip! We shall miss you terribly, and will have a hug for you when you get back.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful pillow made just for Lola. {always a pixie girl}
Crossing my fingers for the giveaway {{X}}

Unknown said...

Lovely post.....love the Shabby Girl bag and the photo of Fin too :)
Have fun!
Simone :)

Janelle said...

Wow,cute bag. Just feel free to send it home with Lissa for me who lives right across the street ;-) You don't even have to mail it...free postage. No pressure or obligation of course.

Honey Bend Vintage said...

Oh to be 34 again, that was a good year, I had my little sweetie! Yikes it scares me that I am turning 40 in a few. You are going to have so much fun this weekend. I am there next year, will you let an old lady tag along with you:)))
Bristol

Janelle said...

Oh BTW...love lola's room. The framed letters are adorable. And the pillow is darling!

lulusparkles said...

holy toledo~you are always so dang generous!
your girlfriends must love you..always giving goodies away!
thanx

LuLu said...

I have stocked up on wine and chocolates for the weekend... and plan on seeing UP to get through the weekend... cause I'm still not over the fact that I'm not going! My mom likes to remind me everyday that Farm Chicks is in her town! ugh Okay I'll be a grown up now and get over it!!!! Did I mention hubby is headed to Paris for a week of work.... for an air show!!! ... please really how much can this poor girl take... :) have a blast shop like crazy, say "hi" from LuLu to all you awesome girls going!!!
pillow and picture are priceless.. so sweet!
LuLu

Melaine Thompson said...

I am so excited I can hardly stand it!!! Melaine

a.love said...

You have GREAT taste in music!!! There's going to be a lucky lady!!

Also, adorable and perfect pillow. I want one of my Ash. :)

Andrea said...

Really enjoying your blog! The bag is fantastic!

Jennifer said...

Great pillow! What a treasure... I am a bit envious, they don't have any decent flea markets in Alabama.I hope you have a fabulous trip and find lots of fun stuff!

Kasey said...

Such a sweet picture. Have a fun trip!

Syndee said...

I want to go sooo badly! Perhaps next year!! :) Syndee

littlebyrd said...

Oh! I want one!!! It is so cute!!
That is a great pillow too ~ what a fabulous reminder and something to keep forever. See you in just a couple of days ;)

Sondra said...

Awww that picture is adorable. Too cute! I want the bag....bad! Pick me!! And is that little Lola's bedroom? Soo sweet! Forgive me if that's a dumb question...I've only been around here for a short time!

~ ennui ~ said...

The pillow is wonderful....I just love that entire room. beautiful.

Molly said...

Oh Kasey, if you ever quit your day job as mom, wife, blogger, boutique owner, and fashionista extraordinaire, you must become a stand up comedian! I just played catch up and read the last few posts and nearly wet my pants. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, the 911 story!! Hilarious! Have a wonderful time this weekend and I can't wait to hear all about it! XOXXO

Carol said...

I discovered your blogspot a few weeks back and instantly became a fan. You inspire me. I love your style of decorating, your style of writing, and your style of photography. Sometimes when I read your blog I smile, sometimes I laugh, and sometimes I just sigh. Keep on blogging, you have an incredible gift.

Leah C said...

by far, one of the sweetest photos i've ever seen...Fin & his buddy...too cute:)

Chablis said...

Too Cute!
Have fun on your trip...sounds like a great time.

Brenna LaPray said...

love the silhouette of Lola. What a darling idea!
Have a great long weekend.

Erin said...

I'll definitely be there in spirit! Have a fabulous time. I'm getting this on my calendar for next year!! Erin

Simply Me Art said...

Have a Great Trip! You Girls have a Drink for me.

tHe DoDd FaMiLy said...

What a cute pillow!!! BTW it is totally okay for boys to hold hands and be buddies!! love that picture too.
Hope you have a FUN trip, i wish i could go it sounds like fun!! i am crossing my fingers for the giveaway, i love your stuff!!!

Our Family said...

What an adorable photo of the boys! And thank you for the fantastic offer!

truly blessed said...

That silhouette is beyond beautiful! What a sweet thoughtful gift she sent to you. I love silhouettes.

Sounds like you have a great weekend planned! Take lots of pics to share. I love seeing them.

Guess what?! I painted my kitchen today!!! I've been taking pics, so when I have everything back up I'll post and you can see it. I may just tackle the dining room too! ;) Thanks for your help and inspiration.

That little bag is adorable! I'm crossing my fingers!

truly blessed said...

oohh, i forgot to mention that Lola's room is simply beautiful! What a clean, fresh, classic look. Can you just pass all of your fabulous interior decor skills on to me, please? I really stink at it. Or maybe just guide me in the right direction? :)

Unknown said...

What a great gift!!!!

sprinklesbowtique@yahoo.com

truly blessed said...

okay, just one more thing...this is it, i promise!....thanks for the tip on Le Papier! I've been wanting to get the triplet's silhouettes done (I had the bigger girl's done when they were little)and wasn't sure where to go. What a great shop! Thanks!

~Amy Rose said...

The pic is precious! And...can I just say I am so jealous you get tgo to the Farm Chicks show! Texas is just too far! I hope you find somne great finds and share them here! Have a blessed weekend surrounded by friends! I LOVE the bag too! LOVE your blog!

Blessings...
Amy

Rebekah said...

Sweet pillow, sweet bag, swe-e-e-et boys! And So-WEET that you're getting to go to The Farm Chicks' thingy. Post lots of pictures!!!

tracey said...

What an adorable picture of sweet little Fin. Sorry my battery went out in the middle of our conversation this afternoon - always a treat to talk with you:) Again, so jealous about your upcoming trip this weekend, but you deserve it and I hope you have an amazing time! Talk to you when you get back...
T

Becky Garrison said...

Love the bag - and I do hope you have an incredible time at the Farm Chicks show this weekend! Have a blast! Becky G.

Rachel~Wildflower Photography Studio and Wildflower Creative said...

I recently stumbled upon you blog and I love it! Love the bag...adorable! Stop by and visit me at my new blog: http://littlebitvintage.blogspot.com/

koralee said...

Have fun at the farm chicks show...you lucky girl...what another thoughtful giveaway...heres hope'in you gather up lots of goodies to show us when you get back!!!
The boys...well what can i say...only...ADORABLE...

Wendy said...

I'd just love one of those cute bags....you can always pretend I'm there, right?

That's such a sweet photo of your little Fin!

thelifeihadbefore said...

I love the bag and I want to win. That picture of the little boys was so cute...

Anonymous said...

Soooo happy I found your blog! I just purchased my first home and found so many wonderful ideas here. Oh! And I cannot wait to order the whole The Queen set from your shop! I've been eyeing it for a few days now....

Thank you!
Channa

Mindy said...

Love Lola's bed. The pillow will be a sweet reminder....
and the pic of Fin is a-dorable. What great memories you will have to cherish of your kids when they are grown up.

I think your bag & music are *very* cute.

Have a great time at the show!

Valerie said...

Throw my name in the hat, please! This mix-CD lovin' girl would love to win! (Although I have to confess I'd love a trip to Spokane to the Farm Chicks show, too...) :) Have fun!

FEDERICA said...

Beautiful gift! Your bed looks so comfortable and soft!

That last pic is so sweet!

Lori said...

what a sweet picture!!! have fun at Farm Chicks:)

Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

That pillow looks fab in Lola's room. Lucky you, you get to go to the Farm Chicks - have a fantastic time there!

Tiffany said...

That bottom picture is absolutely precious, the pillow is darling in Lola's room, and the bag would look great on my shoulder! : ) Thanks for the giveaway!

judy said...

I love the pictures of the boys. It was so precious when they are so little not to care. A friend of mine is going to Farm Chicks, too! I am green with envy. Maybe next year...Have a great time!

aahcoffee said...

Awww, the little boys are too sweet! I love the bag, and I'm jealous of your trip. Bon voyage!

Anne Marie said...

Serena had the nicest things to say to me....she's so encouraging....

have a great time! I wish I could be going....someday!!

please do not enter me into the drawing....

brooke said...

have a great time.

Holly said...

i am so jealous. i have always wanted to go to farm chicks...have a blast. what an amazing giveaway.

Claire said...

Hey Kasey,
That pillow is great. I am going to check out Vanna's site.
Safe and Happy travels.

Brandie said...

That picture is just too sweet! I am loving silhouettes right now and that pillow is perfect. Have a little extra fun for me and maybe I will feel it stuck out here in Michigan:(

I almost forgot, love that bag! I've been thinking about doing a mini version for LL. The kids love little bags to carry their treasures and library books in. We'll see..

maggie said...

I always find the best giveaways here. You are too generous. Hope you have a good time and meet lots of nice "chicks".

Anonymous said...

Oh Kasey, me again. (BTW - my maiden is Casey!) Would love the generous and thoughtful gift. I am psyched for you to be going to Spokalooloo as we grew up calling it. I mentioned it before, but please see the concierge and ask about Manito Park. It would take about five minutes to get there from the Davenport and you'd be in heaven in the flowers...Oh the photos you'd get (of them and the AMAZING homes along the street, Manito Place, including my cousins!) Have a fabulous trip - Take a sweater or something chic for the evenings as it is still chilly this time of year. Lastly, my 5 kiddos and I board the plane in Columbus in 1.5 weeks to head to Seattle and then Spokane. I Love that another from the midwest is seeing that gorgeous part of our country!!!
Chrissy
schmeez@hotmail.com

Andrea Villarreal said...

I hope you have a blast and safe travels to the show this weekend! It looks like it is going to be awesome.

i love plum said...

What a beautiful blog...love your style...ok. I'm hooked :) xo

Suzann said...

I so wish I could be there. But, I seem to be *wishing* about a lot of things lately. Time to start changing that. Love the bag, love your style, always love your blog. I am overwhelmed with a sense of peace whenever I visit.

Anonymous said...

love the bag...cool blog...

Sarah said...

I love the pillow, what a sweet reminder. I especially love what you did with the letters above the bed! Precious idea!!!

We have a pic of our boys when they were 4 holding hands like that, we had to keep it to show them that yes in fact they did get along! :) They do now too...most of the time.

Christina said...

Okay, that pillow ... wow! What an AWESOME thing to have of your kiddos! And I love the picture of your son with his friend. So sweet!

Hope you have a wonderful time this weekend!

Elise said...

That pillow is precious!! I have a little boy{or two} myself and don't understand why people get crazy about them doing the same things girls do. Doesn't make them fruity. Grrr...My little boy loves to give his friends hugs and whatnot-totally sweet!!
Hope your show goes well!! Saw your writeup in CL...
Elise

Little Brown Nuthatch said...

Amazing pillow! I love it! I'm new to your blog and am simply drinking up your photos. They're beautiful!

gretchen said...

I love that bag! And I love that pillow! And I love that bed that the pillow's on and the room that the bed's in. But I guess you're not giving them away, are you. Damn. But I love that bag!

happyhubbub said...

Ohh - that is just too far for me to travel but I'll definitely be there in spirit! Hope you have lots of fun :)

~vee

cupcake studio said...

Have a lovely time in Spokane!!! The last photo is dear. My "little" guy is 11 and there is no more of that "innocent" stuff, so that really made me smile.

Carm said...

i LOVE your daughters hair...too cute...but if she is done she's done!!!! Cute bag...have fun at Farm Chicks!!!

Kristen said...

Have a FUN Trip! I'm heading off for a little get-away myself! What a CUTE idea on the bag! :)

Katy said...

Wishing I was able to go to the Farm Chicks show but I'm planning to be in the Funky Junk Sisters show in Puyallup the following week and am disappointed I won't make it. Have fun for me! :0) Blessings, Katy

P.S. I just saw a blurb in the Country Living magazine about your store and I was like "hey I know who that is!" congrats on the feature!

The Hills said...

I always love the pictures you take of your kids! You capture their sweetness. It inspires me to want to develop that same talent! Have fun in WA!

-Ginny

Dolce Baci said...

Love that photo of the boys!!

shopruche.com said...

Have lots of fun in Spokane! I love Lola's bed, especially her new pillow!

Julia said...

Awww, that's such a great photo of the buddies :) I loved Vana's pillow, it's lovely, just lovely!

HAVE HEAPS OF FUN!!!

katrina and the king said...

adorable! look at them holding hands :)

Rue said...

:( <---- that's my sad face. Miss you already.

Have fun!

xoxo,
rue

Rachel said...

Love that pillow, bag and picture. Of course it's ok if they do. They are best pals!!

Laura said...

Congrats on COUNTRY LIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so excited to read about you.

Wish I could join you this weekend. You will be missed.(and that pillow? fantastic. Was thinking of doing something like that for a Fathers Day gift...)

Momma Chae said...

Hey - my mom is going to that! :) And I'll be heading to Spokane in 2 weeks. Have fun. I wish I was there now.

vicki archer said...

That photograph is adorable and the bag is mighty cute too, xv.

tracy b said...

kasey-
have a safe journey and a wonderful time! love the bag :)
Tracy B

Emily said...

I got my Country Living today!!!

Chantel Monet said...

Can't wait for you to come to my hometown! If I happen to see you in person and get startsruck, here's the heads up in advance!

Laura said...

Love the pillow! What a sweet reminder of your little girl. And what a sweet pic of Fin! Would love the bag & would love even more to be there this weekend!

Unknown said...

Kasey I got my Country Living today, that is so cool. I read your name multiple times, thinking that's Kasey, I know her!! The pillow is so sweet and a beautiful keepsake, I can't wait to check out her shop! I'm hoping one of these fun events will be near me one of these days. I hope you have a blast! I love the bag, you can never have too many bags :) Take care. xo

Becky Garrison said...

Kasey, just wanted to let you know my new Country Living came yesterday, but it was this evening before I had a chance to glance through it. So, I was sitting there going through the pages, and then I see something about Kasey Buick and Lola B's. Hmmmmmmmm, I'd forgotten your earlier post about being featured in this month's issue. Way to go! Hope you are having a wonderful time at the Farm Chicks Show!

Its So Very Cheri said...

Love her name over the bed and the pillow too.
Cheri
www.itssoverycheri.blogspot.com

Preppy Mama said...

So jealous I dream of going to the Farm Chicks show, one day I will make it. I LOVE your market tote and your play list makes me smile everyday!!

Unknown said...

I love the pillow! I love her name above the bed. So pretty! And I LOVE your music! I hope your weekend is wonderful!

Tabitha Blue said...

Oh, what a cute pillow!!! Have a fun trip, and that last photo is just darling!!

:)
~Tabitha

Kris said...

What a lovely bag. The winner will be one lucky girl or guy. I hope you are having a blast with the farm chicks and all the other bloggers. Wish I could be there and look forward to viewing photos when you return.

Kris

Farmgirl Paints said...

Hi Miss Kasey,
Just got my Country Living magazine and read about your new adventure in there. So cool! I'm from Decatur. Sometime when I come home maybe I'll be able to attend one of your special sales. I'm just missing the one in July. We will be going back up to Minnesota on the 15th. But maybe next time. Congrats on the article:)

B said...

Love the pillow and the bag - adorable!

p.s Come check out my blog; there's something there for you...x

~Kristen~ said...

The picture of the boys is adorable! And I love the flea market bag. I would love to be entered please.

Thank you!!!

Wendy said...

What a precious picture. I'm crazy about the bag. Please enter me. xox Ü

Marianna said...

oh you lucky gal! I can't wait to see pictures and hear all about the farm chicks show! I enjoy your blog so much, so inspiring and fun!

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

What a precious photo! And yes, it's ok for boys to hold hands.

Thanks for the chance to win.

=) melanie