On The Go!

I found this image and inspirational

 words of wisdom while

scrolling through the Facebook feed.

I have repeated this to myself on a daily basis

(several times a day).

It sits well with me because

~I am a dreamer~

...and it's words are true.

This morning I thought about my life's story.

Is it what I want to sit around 

and tell my grand kids?

Not really.

 I need some more adventures!

I want a real story:

A, "How did you get here?", story.

I think I'm getting closer.

Here's to a New Year and New Adventures!

xo, Amber

Christmas Wishes

Merry Christmas

to all of my friends and family.

image from the internet, source unknown.

Thank you for following my
ramblings and taking the 
time to let me know 
what you think.
I truly appreciate
every single one of you.

image from the internet, source unknown
 but I sure wish he was mine!

May all your Christmas wishes come
true and the New Year
bring you nothing but goodness,
prosperity and good health.

From my heart, Amber

Chalky love

Chalkboards have become a staple

at Black Rooster Cottage.

Step into the shoppe and you will

always find several to choose from.

 

From rustique handmade frames

to insanely ornate ones,

there's always one to please the eye.

 

This particular one,

will always be in the family.

 

It had an interesting canvas in it that

wasn't quite my style,

but the frame... oh, that frame!

THAT'S what caught my eye.

 

Oh, how I love chalkboards in the home

with wonderful sayings.

What a fun way to set the mood for

a gathering or season.

 

 



 

Or as a daily reminder that if you

believe...

anything is possible.

 

 

I believe.

Do you?

 

 

May your magical dreams come true ~

 

xo, Amber



Taking Reservations!

 

 

 

Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

Hmmm.

You never know.

 

She's a little shabby but with our love,

she can shine like the gem

she's meant to be.

{Honestly, she's not bad for 1856!}

 

Did I mention the cottages that will be refurbished

as the rentals?

 

Yes ma'am.

 

I am wishing on every star, remembering

what my knees are for {praying} and

uncovering every cotton pickin'

rock, to try and make this a reality.

 

About those reservations...

The investment and dream getaway

of a lifetime!

Only $100 for two nights,

a gourmet breakfast each morning,

my sweet hospitality and some

GOOD junking {I'm sure}!

 

Local activities include:

~Year round hunting and fishing.

~Year round local theater.

~Antiquing and junking.

~Rich in American history.

~Historic home tours.

~Ghost hunting.

~Beautiful Countryside.

~Horseback riding.

... and so much more!

 

This pre-registration and sweet deal

 is reserved for my

 Black Rooster Cottage

fans, friends and family

only!

I'll even have a glass of sweet tea

waiting for you.

MmmmHmmm.

 

How can a Bank refuse a loan

to someone that already has

customers?!

LOL!!

 

 

I just keep reminding myself:

 

Sometimes dreams do come true.

 

 

xo, Amber

{I'll keep the light on for you}

 

p.s. lips are locked to where this is... sorry! ;)

 

When All Else Fails...

 

...Make Cupcakes!!

 



 

Friday was a special day.

I should have been at

The Vintage Marketplace

selling goods

but I chose to

"take the show off".

 

I didn't miss it though!

I made a special delivery to a special friend

{see photo below}

Friday morning then returned Saturday to

visit my girls!

 

photo courtesy of Rita Reade~Mammabellarte

 

Those cupcakes...

I also made LOTS more for a

bus full of fun ladies at my

Boutique #17.

 

For Rita, I made Vintage Vanilla on Vanilla

with a surprise batch of

Red Velvet and Cream Cheese.

 

For the store...

nothing but Red Velvet!

And white chocolate pretzels

and some mixed nuts.

 

 

I knew the store would be bustling so I made

extras. Lots and LOTS of extras.

Total for both events, I think I made close to

500 cupcakes (minis).

 

 

 

It was a great day.

I love the look of surprise

from shoppers that are

taken back by the site of treats...

in a space...

at the Antique Mall.

 

Quite fun, I have to say!

 

The next great cupcake adventure:

Saturday, December 15

for the Granny's Store Wide Sale!!

The sale is both Saturday and Sunday.

 

I think Red Velvet will be the flavor of choice.

 

So, save the date and come see me at...

 

Space #17

Granny's Attic Antique Mall

28450 Felix Valdez

Temecula, CA 92590

Open daily 10-5

 

Happy Monday Friends,

Happy Monday!

 

xo, Amber

 

 



A Work In Progress

Decking the Halls

on the Homefront.

 

my kitchen window

Christmas time is my absolute favorite

time of the year.

I love hearing and seeing the excitement

in the kids voices and eyes when they see

something spectacular

{a blow up Santa or Frosty in a yard}.

 

I think I'm off to a good start decorating:

The trees are up and lit and

the garland is in it's appropriate place.

 

Still on the list:

Finishing the embellishing

and

the Yard.

(and shopping).

 

I'll share more as I go.

 

{I photoshopped these different than normal.

Not sure if I like them. Your thoughts?}

 

Oh, and I brought out some red!

 

 

 

Now, I'm off to plan my baking week.

I have a HUGE cupcake order to fill!

 

xo, Amber

 

 



'Tis the Season...

Today, Saturday, November 24th,

is the official

"Shop Small Business"

day.

 

 

My wish is that people really do care

and support the heart of our Country.

I know that I am.

 

Today, just sharing photos of

Black Rooster Cottage ~Space #17

at Granny's Attic.

 

 

 

 

Gift idea: Perusing an Antiques store in

search of something that will bring

back joyous childhood memories

to a loved one...

 

A gift that took thought, time to find and the priceless

gift of hearing of someone's memories.

 

Merry Christmas to you and yours...

 

xo, Amber

Dirty Laundry

Black Rooster Cottage

is keeping me busy for a few days

but once we get through

 decorating and stocking

for the busiest time of year,

some Home changes are coming!



Paint, paint and some more paint!

 

Most walls in this house are an Antique Cream

and what's not, is WHITE.

 

I like white but when you add white tile,

white counters and white flooring,

it's a bit much.

 

I'm going thrifty here...

 

There's 10 gallons of paint sitting in the garage

and it's all mine!

 

This paint was for one of my husband's customers that decided

it was too dark after they started painting their house.

As you know, you can't return paint!

 

It's definitely darker than white.

 

Our color: Nomadic Taupe.

 

It's a cross between a gray and a sage green.

It's very soft and sweet.

 

Petunia's bathroom in Nomadic Taupe

 

The first dreary room to get a new do:

The Laundry!

 

I did a sample patch...

 

 

 

I think it'll look way better.

 

After the laundry:

*Family Room accent wall

*Master Bathroom

*Master Bedroom accent wall

*Backsplash in the kitchen (second coat)

and maybe the downstairs bathroom.

Yeah, that too.

 

Pictures as we go!

 

So, instead of shopping on Black Friday,

I'll be roll, rolling away!

 

I will be out on Saturday though,

to Support Small Businesses!!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

xo, Amber

 

 

 

 



New Treasures

Tell me to put on grubbies

and boots and I'm there!

 

I went treasure hunting yesterday, in the dirt,

and came home with just a "few" pieces.

 

 

 

I'm becoming a bit concerned though...

 

I pick things that I love, knowing they need to

be for Black Rooster Cottage (the boutique),

but I find that I question whether they leave the

threshold of our home.

 

But then...

I've been known to "shop" the house and pick things

of Vintage age, that I've fallen out of love with, to

take to Black Rooster Cottage.

 

The beautiful thing about that is,

those items have found new loves and new homes.

 

I guess that's not such a bad problem to have, huh?

 

 

 

Now for the *Keepers*...

 

"New" chairs for the formal dining room ($5 each!!!!)

I got a full set of 6. Nothing wood glue, paint, stain

and new cushions can't fix!

{These will be a future post, for sure!}

 



A heavy solid wood door with the original key hole

still intact. The narrow-ness and chippy

paint caught my eye. Unfortunately,

most of the paint is chipping badly

so I'll have to strip it.

I was thinking a

long table for the wall beneath

the staircase,

BUT....

Unbelievably, it is the EXACT

size of our pantry door

SOOOO... I will paint, rough sand

and stain the frame of it

then chalkboard paint the center.

I already have a crystal knob

 set I've been hoarding

so she'll go on there too.

The original pantry door will go

in the the storage cubby

till we move so we can put it back.

{Yes, this will be another blog post. ;) }

 

 



 

I have caught a breath of fresh air this weekend.

I was very hesitant to make this transitional house

our "home" but the Mr. and I have made a

plan that we are so very happy with

 and will work towards our new found goal.

This means... I'll be painting a little and re-doing

some of our own furniture pieces.

 

I'll share some more next visit.

 

Till then, I wish you a peaceful week...

 

xo, Amber