Now for the rest of the story!
I must confess that our trip to
The Painted Lady
was for more than just to pick up bed linens.
I had entered my dinning room in their
Design and Decor Contest.
{I didn't say anything because if I didn't win
I would feel a little stupid.}
I have never done anything like this before.
But when Beth the owner came to my home to deliver a hutch,
she said that I should enter my dining room in their contest.
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Hmm....that would mean taking photos and then
trying to email those photos.
Yikes!!
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Then.... a couple days later it was a wonderful, sunny day
and I decided what the heck.
I started snapping photos. I needed 5 good photos.
I figured out how to send them by email all by myself.
Then, last night my daughter and I went to The Painted Lady's,
very fun cocktail reception!
And get this, my dining room won!!
Looking pretty cheesy!
Look at all the pretty treasures!
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For me just winning was a big deal but I also received this
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The Painted Lady
was for more than just to pick up bed linens.
I had entered my dinning room in their
Design and Decor Contest.
{I didn't say anything because if I didn't win
I would feel a little stupid.}
But when Beth the owner came to my home to deliver a hutch,
she said that I should enter my dining room in their contest.
Hmm....that would mean taking photos and then
trying to email those photos.
Yikes!!
Then.... a couple days later it was a wonderful, sunny day
and I decided what the heck.
I started snapping photos. I needed 5 good photos.
I figured out how to send them by email all by myself.
very fun cocktail reception!
And get this, my dining room won!!
I never win anything, I mean, never!
Here I am after a couple glasses of wine!Looking pretty cheesy!
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They also had Diane Passi, who is one of their
favorite flea market vendors there!
Diane has amazing handmade vintage home decor.
I bought a lovely cloche on a vintage metal stand. I love it!
You can also find Diane's things at the
Kane county flea market
in St. Charles once a month
favorite flea market vendors there!
Diane has amazing handmade vintage home decor.
I bought a lovely cloche on a vintage metal stand. I love it!
You can also find Diane's things at the
Kane county flea market
in St. Charles once a month
awesome canvas bag filled with all kinds of goodies!
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Oh happy Day!!
From left to right, Anne the manager, Beth the owner,
Me and my daughter MaryKate!
Oh and I can't forget dinner at one of my favorite Wine Restaurants,
Coopers Hawk.
In South Barrington IL.
They have the most wonderful Rhubarb wine!
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Now no road trip to Chicago would be complete without a little
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Stress!
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You know what I mean!
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TRAFFIC!
But even with the ridicules traffic,
we managed to have a wonderful
Mother/Daughter day!!
Have a Great Weekend Everyone!
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Me and my daughter MaryKate!
Oh and I can't forget dinner at one of my favorite Wine Restaurants,
Coopers Hawk.
In South Barrington IL.
They have the most wonderful Rhubarb wine!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLmFOLWY7tgqu7_un8f8pHEen7g8dlrHPm1uZUVeSz8KzPw96G3G4tDKDqxvJw58a_Alh3LByUXFLm1JPtv-ZUoY0W873RNpAiA_sahRiTml0Du1Issfrv1N5EIYDDUiQENYbx5jCpirn/s400/mics+052+edited+2.jpg)
Now no road trip to Chicago would be complete without a little
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Stress!
You know what I mean!
TRAFFIC!
But even with the ridicules traffic,
we managed to have a wonderful
Mother/Daughter day!!
Have a Great Weekend Everyone!