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