'...and she Scores!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and welcome,

Over the weekend I scored 3 of these Ikea 'Alex' carts at a local art studio's going out of business sale. Got them for $25 each. Normally one cart is $120! I can't believe I now own Ikea furniture. They roll as smooth as butter. Can't wait to load 'em up with supplies.

 

These are just a few items I got in a GI-nor-MOUS haul that day for my new studio. Still have a LOT of work to do before I post studio tour pix. So stay tuned.

 

FREEBIES AND TUTORIALS

While you're here, don't forget to grab a freebie or check out one of my tutorials!

 

Thanks for visiting - and come back often. More SUPER exciting news is just around the corner!

 

Peace,

LuLu

 

 

 

''Our Anniversary Road Trip in June 2014 - Weber House and Garden in Streator IL!'

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Here are some pix from our road trip during our 38th anniversary weekend. We toured the home and gardens at the Weber House and Garden in Streator IL. Open to the public. If you like gardens this place is a must see.

They have a couple special event tours coming in August 2014!

This storybook cottage is my DREAM home!!!

 

Ornamental Vegetable Gardens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statuary: The Seasons

 

 This outbuilding would make the

PERFECT art studio for me!

Lulu - Bride of 38 years!

 

My handsome hubby, Dave, was the photographer on this tour of the Weber House and Garden.

 

 

YOUR TURN
Have you ever been on a house and garden tour? What is your favorite place to visit on a 90 minute road trip? Have you ever been to Weber House and Garden in Streator Illinois?

Thanks for stopping by. Please become a visitor and comment. I love your comments. Come back soon!

Click here for info about visiting Weber House and Garden in Streator IL.

Peace,
LuLu

Virtual Summer Studio Tour Completion - Autumn Arrives!

by Mary Lou 'LuLu' Haynes

Howdy and welcome!

Here are the 'After' pics of my virtual summer studio tour  - with all of the wet supplies and my most used supplies removed.

Summer Studio - Empty north view plus
west and east walls

 

summer studio - empty northwest view - closeup

summer studio - empty back wall  with
under-table rolling carts removed

Wish there were some way that I could use all this space during the cold of fall/winter/spring - other than for dead storage. But I suspect that putting a heater out on this porch would be way too expensive!



How do you think I should use this space during cold months of fall/winter/spring? Is 'dead' storage my only choice? Your comments and ideas are welcome.

Meanwhile, hubby and I just returned from vacation in NY state. Loved watching  all the home improvement shows on HGTV and working on my art journals. Twisted my right ankle again while visiting relatives out there. Now that we're home, I'm laid up here for a while until my ankle heals, which means no driving anywhere - rats! phooey! darn it!

Thanks for stopping by - and don't forget to check out my give-a-way post below!

Peace,
LuLu
Celebrating my 1st year Blogoversary with a give-a-way!
http://lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaway-giveaway-lulus-1st.htm