Antique Shopping with My Bestie

My husband decided to take our 3 kids camping.

I felt it was the perfect opportunity for an extended visit
 with my Bestie D

(who lives about 3 hours away).
We have a special friendship that spans over 30 years.
I love her so much that she is like a sister to me.
I couldn't wait to see all of her newest home projects
and...

I REALLY wanted to visit 

"Country Roads Antiques and Gardens".

The shop is located in Old Towne Orange, California

(sort of close to Disneyland).

I didn't know much about the shop,

but I did know that they carry

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

(insert big smiley face)!

I have read so many wonderful things about

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

I am excited to try it out on a few projects!

I purchased Annie Sloan's Emperor Silk (red)

and French Linen (a grey with brownish undertones).

Well, Bestie D and I had a grand time browsing

through this wonderful antique shop
(and finding several goodies & treasures).

One item caught my eye right away.

It was a chippy antique statue

of a mother and daughter.

Being a mother is the greatest joy my life!

Honestly, I feel I was placed on this earth

to be a mom.

My children mean the world to me.

Something about this beautiful, chippy statue

resonated with me

and how much I love being a mom.

I knew right away this statue was coming home with me!

It was appropriate that the little girl

was dressed in a tutu.

I grew up dancing and it was a huge part of my life.

I love this fabulous chippy statue,
and it already has a prominent place in our living room.

It will also be the central focus of several

upcoming vignettes

I am planning for autumn and winter.

 "Country Roads Antiques and Gardens"

is a great place.

I purchased several other items
which you will see
in upcoming blog posts.

I can't wait to visit Bestie D again.

You can bet that we will be taking another trip

to "Country Roads Antiques and Gardens"!

Au Revoir, 
Michelle