what I'm doing today...

First order of business...Midwest girls - can you BELIEVE this weather??

A-MA-ZING!!!

I feel like I am living in the South! Shorts and flip-flops in October?? I love it!

I am doing yard work, painting trim, getting my flower beds in order for winter...so being a procrastinator hasn't proven to be a bad this this year after all!

Anyway. just thought I would check in and give you a tiny peek at what I am going to work on when I have some spare time this week...I know she is not much to look at now, but she has such potential! I have always been a sucker for cabinets with lots of little drawers.

16 drawers of loveliness...

{sigh...} I think I am in love.

old, chippy gray paint that needs a little 'sprucing up'...

not a full paint job, because I love the character of this one...but a fresh look is in order for this old girl

{removing old stickers...a dry brushing of a fresh gray paint...and old maps to line each drawer}

she served an old printing company in my city for over a 100 years, then was discarded and headed for the landfill. I rescued her and can't wait to give her a new home in my office!

Back to work for me, girls! The huge tree in my front yard decided to drop every single leaf it had overnight.

Anyone want to help me rake?? 

recovery mode...and a winner!

{aaaaaahhhhhhh.....}

That is all I could say as I plopped into my super-cozy down filled sofa Sunday night.

My flea market season has officially come to an end for 2011.

(thought I would show you a few photos from the weekend. It was c-r-a-z-y busy...I tried to get some before we opened...so sorry they are not the best, but at least you can see some of the things I brought to the show.)


And now I am in what I call "recovery mode". After 6 shows in a row...and hundreds and hundreds of pieces of furniture later, I am tired. My house needs to be cleaned. I need to regroup and work on some projects in my own home.

It was an AMAZING summer, to say the least. You girls rocked my socks off with the support you showed me and my little biz this summer!! I have been doing this so long, and every spring I wonder if this is going to be my last. If you will get tired of my work. Tired of seeing everything painted white.

I start every single show off with those same fears, and every single time you come through and show me the love. This month was no exception, and all I can say is THANK YOU!!!

I have a fantastic giveaway coming up next week to show just how much I appreciate you. So stay tuned! I think you are gonna {LOVE} it!

Speaking of giveaways....

How about I announce the winner of the $50 La Posh Style giveaway!?

Chosen by random.org...the girl that better be ready to get her shop on is....drumroll, please....

KELGIRL

Email me, KELGIRL. Its time for some new boots!

HGTV magazine & a flea market weekend!

Ok, how did this one slip by me??

HGTV came out with a magazine?

And I didn't know about it ahead of time? Did anyone else miss this or was it just me??

 I am a girl that has 2 major obsessions in her life (so sad, I know). HGTV & decor magazines. How in the world did I not know the 2 worlds were merging!?

I am happy to report I will be tucked in to bed extra early tonight, all in the name of curling up and seeing what is under the cover of this beauty. When I was flipping through at the grocery store, I did spy Sarah Richardson between the pages. Don't you just love Sarah?? I do. I think we should hang out. Or at the very least she should decorate my house. Whichever is fine with me.  

Oh, and just a reminder to my local peeps...this weekend is my LAST SHOW of the 2011 season! I can't believe how fast it has gone by! But, I have to admit I am slightly relieved to be able to give my paintbrush...and my wrists...a break for a little while. You girls have kept my sooo busy this summer! I am so very grateful...and humbled...that you love my painted furniture. I cannot thank you all enough...you are what keep me going!

I will be in my usual spot at the Kane County Fairgrouds in St. Charles, IL...the Arena Building...main aisle...just look for the sea of white furniture.

And while you are there..be sure to stop and say hello to some of my blog friends that will be selling this weekend...they have AMAZING booths and sell AMAZING things!

- Stacey {A Sort of Fairytale}

- Anita & Judy {Iowa Junk Gypsies}

- Jackie & Jill {2 Chicks & A Fancy Owl}

Polly {Counting Your Blessings}

Hope to see you out at the flea this weekend! It is going to be a gorgeous weekend in Chicagoland!

And I will of course give you a full report on HGTV magazine next week!

Have a fabulous weekend, girls!

$50 La Posh Style gift card giveaway!!!

The change of season is upon us...and I know that means one very important thing for me...SHOPPING!

I love, love, LOVE that very first crisp, autumn day when I can pull on my boots and a cozy sweater, don't you??

Well how about pulling on a brand spankin' NEW pair of boots or a NEW cozy sweater?

Even better, right??

La Posh Syle has graciously offered one of my readers a $50 gift card to use on their website! Have you seen their site?? I am not kidding here girls...such cute stuff and the prices are amazing!

You could have some cute new things arrive on your doorstep...like maybe this sweater that is sooo cute...

or this amazing camel colored coat...

and check these out...aren't they fabulous??

{sigh...}

I could go on and on...

So here is what you have to do in order to be entered to win...just leave me a comment on this post!

So easy, right?

BUT, if you DO want a little extra credit...hop over and "LIKE" LaPosh Style on Facebook. Just be sure to come back here and let me know you did in a separate comment, ok? That way I will be sure to enter your name twice!

{comments for the giveaway will close at 11:59pm central time on Sunday, October 2nd. Winner will be announced in a post on Monday morning, October 3rd}

Good luck, girls!