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Thanks to Eye Spy for tipping me off to Twitter Mosaic!

A Little R & R

Sparker Shop will be open over the holiday weekend, but the shop proprietor (me!) will be taking a few days for rest and relaxation... followed by a business trip next week.  Please feel free to browse and make purchases from Sparker Shop in my absence; the shipping schedule for the next week is listed below.

Orders placed July 2 through July 5 will be shipped on Monday, July 6.

Orders placed July 6 through July 12 will be shipped on Monday, 

July 13.

Thanks and happy Independence Day!

A few shots from Catalina and the Channel Islands where 

I will be celebrating the Fourth of July with family and good friends.

Photos by me.

Bubbly

Love these 'bubbles' that float along the wall above the pool.  The glowing orbs are stunning at night, and equally as beautiful during the day.  Certainly makes me want to invite myself over for a swim!

Landscape design by Anthony Exter - see his website for more landscape eye candy.

Photos via the Los Angeles Times.

For Me, Summer Has Finally Arrived

The June gloom has lifted and I finally feel like summer is here.  Last weekend my husband and I spent two lazy days at Catalina Island with my parents.  We napped, ate, kayaked, napped, played a family Triominos tournament and turned in early.  It was heaven.  Fortunately, we're heading back for the long Fourth of July holiday weekend.  I'm counting the hours until we leave...

The view from the back of the boat.  

This is a shot of my husband returning from the beach with our dogs.

Marilyn's Mexican Furnishings

This weekend, Julien's Auctions will sell furniture, photos and personal items once belonging to Marilyn Monroe.   

What really stood out to me were these folding stools with tasseled cushions.  The actress picked them up on a trip to Mexico and used them to furnish her Spanish style home in Los Angeles.  

Can't you just see Marilyn perched on one of these beauties?  I adore the rustic wood paired with the girly cushions!  The tassels and colors give them a Moroccan vibe, no?

I think they would be equally chic in a living room, as Marilyn used them, or out on the patio.  

This copper mirror is fabulous too!  Great for an entryway or powder room.

Images from Julien's Autctions.

 

Sparker Shop on the Front Page!

My squirrel dish appeared on Etsy's front page last night - and sold moments later! There are many new items in the shop and lots to come in the next few weeks, so be sure to visit Sparker Shop often.

Cookies with a Kick

Perfect remedy for a busy work week: chocolate chip cookies with cocoa powder and cayenne pepper. Spicy, sweet and perfect when accompanied by a cold glass of milk.

Spring Cleaning... Just in Time for Summer

Things have been quite busy at Sparker Shop!  Lots of new listings, lots of shopping and a whole lot of organizing.  The last two weekends have been spent cleaning and organizing our house and it feels great!  I feel like I finally have the 'shop' section of our house under control.  Here's a sneak peek, more photos on Flickr.

Letter Organizer & Peacock Cross Stitch

Sandpiper Print by Mary F. Beach