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black and whites.
often, i come upon a box of old photographs at a sale or market--flimsy paper memories unceremoniously contained in a cardboard carryall; abandoned for anonymous voyeurs to meaninglessly survey and...
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fall into place.
it's hot as heck outdoors, being the meat of a summer sandwich and all, but that doesn't stall the fantasies of the terrific decorating associated with the autumnal season. from a retail standpoint, i...
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run, don't walk!!!
these two are being way too calm about this...casually, leisurely strolling about...taking their time, not a care in the world...talking, laughing, kicking ideas around...planning things out,...
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on the road.
miles and more miles. exits and off-ramps. rest stops and welcome centers. fuel islands and food courts. hotels, motels and no-tells. shops and shops and shops. weeding through piles of "antiques and...
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walking shoes.
get your shoes on and make your way down to the market for a 'frenchman-fixe'!!! the door will be open on friday, september 13 at eleven and, if i may say so myself, things are beginning to look...
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what's up on the west end.
lots of things taking place this weekend in the 'trendy west end' of lagrange.first and foremost, the autumn reopening of the market, of course. i have finally completed the assemblage of goods, minor...
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sneaky thursday.
i will be in the shop on thursday, september 12th after 11 a.m. doing a bit of work. maybe the door will be open...best, lisa.
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body of work.
anyone growing up in my generation clearly remembers the "highlights" magazine that swamped waiting rooms of the 60s and 70s. i adored the word find and association puzzles...didn't you?years ago i...
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hey, thanks.
growing up, i can remember anxiously awaiting the thanksgiving holiday. there would be pageants at school; costumed parades and skits recalling the event of the feast of the pilgrims, puritans and...
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a holiday message from lisa and shop dog (shop dog and lisa).
the official, yet often elusive, "shop dog" is making a formal statement (i have my own agenda):"the market will now be closed in preparation for our WINTER OPEN (dog)HOUSE (play in the snow). we...
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sprucing up.
the new year is just around the corner. it is traditionally a time for promises and fresh beginnings; betterment and renewal of affirmations.i am already anticipatory of being thinner. i cannot wait...
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"...and what is it that's french about you?"
folks who have known me for years need not ask this question of me. they already know how much of a loose cannon i tend to be, changing the name of my business as the need arises--new venue, new look,...
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my friend.
i lost a friend today. she died far too young--too young to enjoy herself fully. she spent the better part of her life taking care of a sick mom and, when that was done, she had little time before...
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nesting.
traditionally, in homekeeping, the term "nesting" is coincident with the seasons of autumn and winter--nuzzling in; getting cozy; burrowing and preparing for slumber. if you look to nature however,...
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new summer days.
the gates are down and the reds are flashing on last season's hours at the market. no more fridays and saturdays for awhile--mixing it up a bit and viewing things from a new vantage point. SUMMER...
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produce produce.
summertime offers a lovely opportunity to experiment with fruits and vegetables. the popularity of local farm markets is on the rise, most especially in urban spaces--some so intricate that you can...
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the outlet.
twice a year, the market switches gears and heads into outlet mode. in january and july it is time for refreshment and renewal--please join me this month for "the frenchman's wife outlet". i will be...
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autumn days and hours at the market.
it's time to reopen the market for fall...and i can't wait!!please visit during these new days and hours: *thursdays 12 until 6 *fridays 12 until 6 *saturdays 12 until 3hope to see you soon!!best,...
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spooning.
autumn is a time to snuggle and cuddle. the wind begins to blow hard as we burrow deeper under the blankets at night, searching for a bit more warmth to chase the chill in our bones. i love curling up...
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the end.
it's that time of year again--the end. it is always so nice to start fresh and clean--and this is life's way of giving us a new slate each and every 365 days. mother nature knew our proclivity for...
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designing design.
i know that i have been absent from this space for quite a time. truthfully, i think that i may have been suffering from severe writer's-block. i would sit before the keyboard, select a lovely photo,...
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the wheels are turning.
so...let's do something fun and spontaneous...i will be at kane county flea market this weekend, june 6th and 7th!!! yay!!best, lisa.
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'wood' you like to do a show?
YES, I 'WOOD'!!see you at kane...this holiday weekend...expo east, along the north wall...cool stuff!best, lisa.
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new year, new trends.
it's that time again. the calendar has rolled over and it is all about new beginnings. here are my trend picks for the new year.1. brass-- candlesticks and figurines; paperweights and bookends....
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