Behind the scenes with the costume designer for Desperate Housewives - Part II

If you watch Desperate Housewives you won't want to miss reading Part II of my interview with Desperate Housewives' costume designer Cate Adair -- check out my Thrifty Shopping article. Click here to read Part I.

Read my interview with Desperate Housewives' costume designer

If you watch Desperate Housewives you won't want to miss reading Part I of my interview with costume designer Cate Adair -- check out my Thrifty Shopping article. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Cate...she was engaging and down to earth. I wondered what she would be like given that she works with celebrities...I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to chat and how open she was about sharing personal stories.

Click here to see if Cate will be vising your city as part of her "Celebrate Personal Style" tour.

Thanks for stopping by... Renee @ Cottage Lifestyle

Meet Desperate Housewives stylist Cate Adair

Chamilia^®, the fashion-forward fine beaded jewelry company, announces the launch of their ‘Celebrate Personal Style’ tour with celebrity stylist, Cate Adair. The brand is hosting jewelry parties in five cities across the country where attendees can meet the celebrity stylist and emmy-nominated costume designer for the hit ABC show, Desperate Housewives, and get tips on how they can express their unique and personal style with Chamilia’s customizable jewelry collections.

“These special events are an inviting and fun way for women to celebrate their individual style by pairing beautiful and fashionable beads in ways that reflect who they are and what they love,” said Cate Adair, celebrity stylist and costume designer. “I love to accessorize my clients by incorporating their personal style into every look and Chamilia jewelry allows women everywhere to do the same.” 

Party attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to create personalized bracelets, necklaces and earrings from hundreds of intricately designed beads made out of fine materials. Look books will also be given to guests featuring Chamilia’s customizable jewelry, designed by Killian Rieder, a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology and former Ralph Lauren designer, who has a long pedigree in the fashion and design industry. 

‘Celebrate Personal Style’ events on the following dates and times:

Minneapolis                                                               Atlanta                                               

October 20, 2010                                                        October 29, 2010

Aurora Jewelers                                                          Barron’s Fine Jewelry

11995 Singletree Lane                                                1850 Scenic Hwy, Suite 100

Eden Prairie, MN 55344                                             Snellville, GA 30078  

2 p.m. - 7 p.m (CDT)                                                  5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (EDT)

Los Angeles                                                              Houston

November 6, 2010                                                      December 3, 2010

Bungalow Bay                                                             The Magnolia House

6457 E. Pacific Highway                                            6146 Highway 6

Long Beach, CA 90803                                              Missouri City, TX 77459

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (PDT)                                               3 p.m. - 7 p.m. (CDT)

Miami                                                                          Miami

December 9, 2010                                                      December 9, 2010

Snow’s Jewelers                                                         Five Star Jewelers

6837 Main Street                                                        16271 SW 88^th Street

Miami Lakes, FL 33014                                              Miami, FL

5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (EDT)                                                 12 p.m - 6 p.m (EDT)

I am looking forward to meeting Cate on October 20th.

Thanks for stopping by... Renee @ Cottage Lifestyle

Art + Architecture, JUNKMARKET Style Sale

I missed the Art + Architecture and JUNKMARKET Style Spring Gala, but I am not going to miss the Fall Gala. Check out my examiner.com article for details.

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Flea Market Style Magazine – Part II

The Flea Market Style magazine cover made its debut today, along with part II of my interview with Linda MacDonald, Editor-at-Large. If you missed part I of the interview click here.

Congratulations FMS team!

Be still my heart. I am off to scout the neighborhood for a copy…stay out of my way!

 

Check out my Thrifty Shopping articles on examiner.com.

• Flea Market Style magazine – part I
• Inspirational decorating with thrifty finds
• Repurposing floral frogs
• Affordable watercolor art and frames
• Classic black and white purses
• 10 Chalkboard paint ideas
• Five Free Cell Phone Features
• Organizing with jars – Part I
• Organizing with jars – Part II
• Organizing with jars – Part III
• Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden
• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware
• Round robin clothing exchange and more

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Flea Market Style magazine launching soon – Part I

Check out part I of my interview with Linda MacDonald, Editor-at-Large of Flea Market Style magazine.

If you are in love with the world of junk as I, you are deep in training so you can run, jump, skip…whatever it takes to get your hands on the Flea Market Style magazine when it hits newsstands and book stores.

Check out my Thrifty Shopping articles on examiner.com.

• Inspirational decorating with thrifty finds
• Repurposing floral frogs
• Affordable watercolor art and frames
• Classic black and white purses
• 10 Chalkboard paint ideas
• Five Free Cell Phone Features
• Organizing with jars – Part I
• Organizing with jars – Part II
• Organizing with jars – Part III
• Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden
• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware
• Round robin clothing exchange and more

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Rick Rack and big news on the horizon…

We have a charming neighborhood store called Rick Rack and it’s time for their third anniversary celebration. Click here to read all about it. If you don’t live close check out the Rick Rack website and do some window shopping.

Changing the subject…make sure you stop by through out the week as there is big news on the horizon…an interview with Flea Market Style Editor-at-Large Linda MacDonald and some giveaway announcements.

Check out my Thrifty Shopping articles on examiner.com.

• Inspirational decorating with thrifty finds
• Repurposing floral frogs
• Affordable watercolor art and frames
• Classic black and white purses
• 10 Chalkboard paint ideas
• Five Free Cell Phone Features
• Organizing with jars – Part I
• Organizing with jars – Part II
• Organizing with jars – Part III
• Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden
• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware
• Round robin clothing exchange and more

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Quilt Auction – Women hanging by a thread…

Whether you live in Minnesota or not, you can participate in this extraordinary Quilt Auction. Check out my Quilt Auction – School Sisters of Notre Dame article on examiner.com. I am finally back to working on my examiner articles after having taken way too many weeks ‘off’.

Check out my Thrifty Shopping articles on examiner.com.

• Inspirational decorating with thrifty finds
• Repurposing floral frogs
• Affordable watercolor art and frames
• Classic black and white purses
• 10 Chalkboard paint ideas
• Five Free Cell Phone Features
• Organizing with jars – Part I
• Organizing with jars – Part II
• Organizing with jars – Part III
• Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden
• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware
• Round robin clothing exchange and more

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Classic black and white purses…

For those who are relatively new to following or visiting my blog I want to share the following. I started my blog on 11/18/08 with a goal to do a post every day for one year – yes I have truly questioned that decision and with another 125 posts to go to reach my goal – I am really questioning that decision. Any way, I digress…on April 22, 2009 I started writing a Thrifty Shopping column for examiner.com. When I made the decision to take on the Thrifty Shopping column I waffled about continuing my goal of a post a day for a year. My loyal followers encouraged me not to stop blogging and gave me ‘permission’ to use any of my Thrifty Shopping articles as a post. Recently I have struggled with writing my examiner.com articles. I am attempting to make a renewed commitment to get back on track.

I hope you enjoy today’s Thrifty Shopping article: Classic black and white purses. Please stop by examiner.com and support me. Thanks.

Check out my Thrifty Shopping articles on examiner.com.

• 10 Chalkboard paint ideas
• Five Free Cell Phone Features
• Organizing with jars – Part I
• Organizing with jars – Part II
• Organizing with jars – Part III
• Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden
• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware
• Round robin clothing exchange and more

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

10 chalkboard paint ideas…

Check out my latest examiner.com article. A special thank you to the following bloggers for sharing their chalkboard paint ideas: An Inspired Life , Cocktail Moms, Shabby Nest, Cottage Elements, Blessed Nest, and Barking Dogs Flea Market Style,

Check out my Thrifty Shopping articles on examiner.com.

• Five Free Cell Phone Features
• Organizing with jars – Part I
• Organizing with jars – Part II
• Organizing with jars – Part III
• Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden
• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware
• Round robin clothing exchange and more

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Organizing with jars – parts I, II and III…

Check out my NEW Thrifty Shopping articles on examiner.com.

• Organizing with jars – Part I
• Organizing with jars – Part II
• Organizing with jars – Part III

Older examiner articles.

• Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden
• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware
• Round robin clothing exchange and more

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden…

Please stop by and read the Dishes add color and whimsy to the garden article on examiner.com featuring Kim of Daisy Cottage. Thanks for sharing Kim! If you haven’t visited Daisy Cottage – its a must see. I am in love with the color of Kim’s house, the color of her decor, and her decorating style.

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Check out my Thrifty Shopping articles.

• Wallpaper Art
• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware

Wallpaper Art…

Please stop by and read my Wallpaper Art article on examiner.com featuring Sarah of Thrifty Decor Chick. Thanks for sharing Sarah!

Seeking floral frog ideas…
If you have done something creative with metal or glass floral frogs and are willing to share your ideas for an upcoming Thrifty Shopping article on examiner.com, please send me an email at cottagelifestyle@gmail.com.

Recent Thrifty Shopping articles.

• Transforming a Goodwill table
• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware

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Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Transforming a Goodwill table...

Please stop by and read my Transforming a Goodwill table article on examiner.com featuring Sarah of Thrifty Decor Chick. Thanks for sharing Sarah!

Seeking floral frog ideas…
If you have done something creative with metal or glass floral frogs and are willing to share your ideas for an upcoming Thrifty Shopping article on examiner.com, please send me an email at cottagelifestyle@gmail.com.

Recent Thrifty Shopping articles.

• Repurposing flashcards
• Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
• Hoops and fabric equal art
• Decorating with drop cloth curtains
• 10 uses for orphan sheets
• Organizing with Gladware

To receive Thrifty Shopping articles via email click on the 'Subscribe to Email' button, or sign up for an RSS feed which can be found under the title of the article.

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Repurposing flashcards…

I don't know about you, but what I love most about blogging is the creativity of bloggers. I am always amazed and impressed with what you all create. Second to the creativity is the generosity of bloggers. I feel so fortunate that fellow bloggers are willing to let me share their ideas and photos in my Thrifty Shopping column on examiner.com.

If you are looking to be inspired today, check out my Repurposing Flashcards article on examiner.com. Creative ideas and photos by talented Amy of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie. are featured. Thank you Amy!


Thank you for visiting me on examiner.com. I appreciate your support. If you would like to receive examiner.com articles directly, you can sign up to receive the articles via email by clicking on the 'Subscribe to Email' button next to my picture on examiner.com, or sign up for an RSS feed which can be found under the title of any article you select.

Giveaways at A Beach Cottage and A Stitch in Thyme.

Articles on examiner.com.
Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards
Hoops and fabric equal art
Decorating with drop cloth curtains
10 uses for orphan sheets
Organizing with Gladware

To my fellow Minnesotans or anyone traveling to Minnesota this week…check out the following events taking place this week and weekend.
Linden Hills Neighborhood Garage Sale (my hood in south Minneapolis…updated news…the list came out and there are 67 homes registered)
May Antique Fair – A Cat and The Fiddle A Fair (Rosemount, MN)
Haupt Antiek Market (Rosemount, MN)
LeAnntiques (Hopkins, MN)
The French Flea (Anoka, MN)
Nic-Nac Paddywac’s (Osseo, MN)
Antique Alley (218 Central Avenue, Osseo, MN 55369; 763-420-3220)

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and examiner.com.
Renee

Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards…

Please stop by and read my Top 10 ideas for recycling greeting cards article on examiner.com, which includes creative ideas from Maria of Thrifty Ways and Ideas. Thank you Maria!

Thank you for visiting my Thrifty Shopping column on examiner.com. I appreciate your support. If you would like to receive examiner.com articles directly, you can sign up to receive the articles via email by clicking on the 'Subscribe to Email' button next to my picture on examiner.com, or sign up for an RSS feed which can be found under the title of any article you select.

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Renee

The French Flea…

I recently visited a new occasional shop called The French Flea in Anoka, MN. Stop by and see some pictures of The French Flea on examiner.com.

Flashcard ideas
If you have done something fun or creative with flashcards and are willing to share your ideas with me for an article on examiner.com, let me know. I promise to give you credit for the idea and photos. Also, awhile back I was reading someone's blog (sorry I can't remember whose blog...too much blogging...I am in blogfog) and they were redoing their laundry room, and had framed three flashcards that said something like WASH DRY FOLD. If you are that blogger or know who it was I would like to connect. Please email me at cottagelifestyle@gmail.com.

Garage Sale Survey
Okay, time to beg…I am so close to having a 100 people take my garage sale survey (see side bar), if you have time and haven’t done so already, please take it. I will be using the results of this survey in an upcoming Thrifty Shopping article on examiner.com. My goal is to get 100 bloggers to participate, so tell all your friends.

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle and Examiner.com...
Renee

Organizing with Gladware…

Please stop by and read my Organizing with Gladware article on examiner.com. For those that have been following my blog for a while this may be a repeat for you.

 

Thank you for visiting me on examiner.com. I appreciate your support. If you would like to receive examiner.com articles directly, you can sign up to receive the articles via email by clicking on the 'Subscribe to Email' button next to my picture on examiner.com, or sign up for an RSS feed which can be found under the title of any article you select.

 

Stop by A Beach Cottage and check out Sarah’s fabulous giveaway.

 

Garage Sale Survey
If you have time and haven’t done so already, please take the garage sale survey on my sidebar. I will be using the results of this survey in an upcoming Thrifty Shopping article on examiner.com. My goal is to get 100 bloggers to participate, so tell all your friends.

 

Searching for thrifty decorating ideas

I am looking for thrifty decorating ideas to feature on examiner.com. If you are willing to share your ideas, please contact me at cottagelifestyle@gmail.com or thriftyshopping@hotmail.com. Thank you for visiting me on examiner.com.

 

Thanks for stopping by Cottage Lifestyle...

Hoops and fabric equal art…

Please stop by and read my Hoops and fabric equal art article on examiner.com. Creative ideas and photos by Vanessa of V and Co. are featured. Thank you Vanessa!

If you have time and haven’t done so already, please take the garage sale survey on my sidebar. I will be using the results of this survey in an upcoming Thrifty Shopping article on examiner.com. My goal is to get 100 bloggers to participate, so tell all your friends.

Thank you for visiting me on examiner.com. I appreciate your support. If you would like to receive examiner.com articles directly, you can sign up to receive the articles via email by clicking on the 'Subscribe to Email' button next to my picture on examiner.com, or sign up for an RSS feed which can be found under the title of any article you select.

BIG NEWS! Thanks to VANESSA OF V AND CO. and LAYLA of THE LETTERED COTTAGE and EVERYONE THAT VISITS MY EXAMINER ARTICLES...yesterday I was the NUMBER 1 HOME AND LIVING EXAMINER IN THE COUNTRY and NUMBER 2 MINNEAPOLIS EXAMINER ON EXAMINER.COM.


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Renee @ Cottage Lifestyle

Decorating with Drop Cloth Drapes...

Please stop by examiner.com to read today's Thrifty Shopping article titled Decorating with drop cloth drapes. A special thank you to Layla at The Lettered Cottage for allowing me to share her idea and drop cloth drape photo. Layla is incredibly creative and talented. Currently Layla is helping her neighbor Jessica remodel and decorate her home, and the best part is that Layla is sharing the transition on her blog.

If you have time, please take the garage sale survey on the side bar.

Thanks for stopping by...
Renee @ Cottage Lifestyle