Monday, August 5, 2013

Back From Vacation & Some More Eye Candy From Along The Way

Hello everybody, well I haven't been blogging much in July, because we have been on vacation.
We flew down to Arizona last month to visit my in-laws and while in AZ we purchased a new car. We then went on a big road trip and drove back home from Arizona to Washington State. We visited a lot of relatives along the way including California, Las Vegas and Utah. 

I wanted to share some more eye candy of places we stopped and saw along the way.
First off, while in Phoenix my Mother-In-Law and I went to this cute little store called THE WILLOWS. I have been following their blog http://www.thewillowshomeandgarden.blogspot.com/ for a while now and couldn't wait to go for a snoop while visiting AZ.





Check out all the GALVANIZED treasures....buckets and pots....



Baskets and Pillows...I'm in love





Another stop was the Pottery Barn in Scottsdale, AZ. I always love their show-rooms....

 I love the Jute rug with the cow hide on top.....I wants it , I wants it...lol



One can never have enough Lanterns, right?

Next, is my In-laws home in Surprise, Arizona



beautiful desert back patio



My Mother-In-Law is an Artist and she painted all of these pictures.



While in Southern California, we stayed with some Family. I wanted to share Our Aunties beautiful home in Arcadia, CA. Beautiful view of the mountains from the backyard.
 what a great way to display some succulents
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 Her backyard was truly amazing...what a beautiful outdoor retreat.
 So, that's all the eye candy I got for today.



Here is a little glimpse of us for you guys.


Happy August to all of you!
Christine

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  1. Meg@OliverandRustAugust 5, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    so jealous you got to go to the willows. i have been following their blog for a few years and it is on my shopping bucket list to visit one day. thanks for the photos.

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  2. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeAugust 5, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    What a fun vacation...thanks for sharing great pics!

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  3. KhammanyAugust 5, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    I've never heard of the Willows before but now I'm drooling over the chairs! Thanks for introducing me to another place to be inspired by!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 6, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Looks like a wonderful time, and great pics to share!

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 6, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Fabulous pics and so much inspiration. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, marty

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  6. KellyAugust 6, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    What a great vacation!! You got to go to so many different places. Loved seeing your photos. I would love to get to go to The Willows store too. Probably won't ever happen though since it's SO far away! I could just move right in that store! Congrats on your new car! What kind did you get? I couldn't tell by the photo.

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    1. Christine at Little BragsAugust 6, 2013 at 10:38 AM

      Hi Kelly...we got a SUBARU Impresa. It is for my husband, we wanted a mid sized car for him to commute to work. With good gas mileage. Thanks for the comment!!!!

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  7. UnknownAugust 6, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    What a fun vacation!!! First off, that store...TO DIE FOR!!! Loved it and I'm going to check out their blog! Second...your aunt's backyard.... LOVELY!! Loved those succulents!

    Thanks for linking up today at my Clever, Crafty & Creative Party! I always love your pictures!!!

    Suzie @ Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too

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  8. sandyAugust 6, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Oh my! You're right about all the eye candy! Love it all! Very cute idea for the succulents also! This is my first time visiting here! I enjoyed the visit!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsAugust 6, 2013 at 10:57 AM

      Sandy, thanks so much for the visit...I've only been blogging since FEB this year, thrilled you came for a visit!

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  9. sweetbriardreamsAugust 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    So much eye candy and I LOVE the back yard! Thanks for taking us on this vacation with you and showing us your family's homes. xx

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  10. must love junkAugust 6, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Fabulous eye candy! LOVE that shop...dreamy-I'll have to look it up next time we visit my sister in AZ! I'm now following :)
    Susan

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  11. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 6, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Wonderful pictures and the shop is great, everything I love is there!

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  12. http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.comAugust 6, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Lovin' the outdoor rooms! And I'm going to check out Willows...thanks for suggesting it. It looks like a great store!

    Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
    http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com

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  13. The Style SistersAugust 6, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    I took a trip to AZ and really wanted to go into that store but alas we did not have enough time...pooh! It looks amazing thanks for sharing.
    Come link up at my party going on now at the Style Sisters Centerpiece Wednesday and share this post. http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/08/centerpiece-wednesday-87-and-something.html
    Karin

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  14. Jamie KoenigAugust 7, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Love the post and as far as all the decorations...can I have one of everything. I would love if you would link this up on our blog @ http://thekoenigscreate.blogspot.com/2013/08/mid-week-link-up.html We have a link party going on now till Friday.

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  15. UnknownAugust 7, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Lovely pictures! My favorite are the succulents in the basket outside, they are so cool :)

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  16. An Oasis in the DesertAugust 7, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful vacation, even in our fair or I should say "hot" state!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsAugust 8, 2013 at 9:17 AM

      Hi Carol, thanks so much for the visit....I found out that you can beat the July AZ heat very well if you sit in the pool with only your head sticking out...LOL

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  17. Christine at Little BragsAugust 8, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Chris, thanks so much for your sweet comment!!! I am thrilled you are following me along now. I will visit your blog now....Greetings

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  18. chateau chicAugust 8, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Sounds like a great vacation!!! Beautiful country!
    Mary Alice

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  19. Heirloom treasuresAugust 8, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Sounds like you had a lovely time. Your rellies homes are gorgeous. I'm visiting from What to do Weekends Crafts a la mode

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  20. An Inviting HomeAugust 9, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Christine,

    What a fun vacation and I loved scrolling through all of the beautiful pictures! :-) Thanks for linking up at the Inspiration Gallery!

    ~Sarah

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  21. UnknownAugust 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Looks like a fabulous vacation...thanks for sharing over at my Weekend Blog Party :-)
    Shawna

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  22. Deborah@Green Willow PondAugust 9, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    How wonderful that you could drive back and visit with family and see some sights along the way! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  23. Christy JamesAugust 10, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    OMGosh I'd love to have an outdoor space like your Aunts!! I also LOVE that bed/mirrored headboard from the shop pics, gorgeous! Thanks for sharing all the eye candy! :)

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    1. Christine at Little BragsAugust 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

      Thanks Christy....if I only could have spend with no limit in that store....lol

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  24. Linda WalkerAugust 10, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Loved the photos of the Willows! What a beautiful shop. I also visited the blog. Glad to have found you on Suburbs Mama Sunday Linky Party...
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com

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    1. Christine at Little BragsAugust 11, 2013 at 7:59 PM

      Hi Linda, thanks so much for the visit and comment.....The Willows is a great store (spendy though)..Wish I could have purchased a lot more!

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  25. SarahAugust 10, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Christine, I think I want to shop Willows. Thanks for the link. Glad you had a grand vacation.

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  26. bjAugust 10, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    I enjoyed this whole post so much.
    I can hardly wait to ck out Willows.
    Over from Tablescaper...

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    1. Christine at Little BragsAugust 11, 2013 at 8:00 PM

      Thanks for dropping by BJ..hope to see you come back for more!

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  27. cooking with curlsAugust 10, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    What an awesome vacation! Thank you so much for joining us and sharing at Best of the Weekend! Pinning to our party board. Enjoy a happy weekend and please join us next Friday :)

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  28. DianeAugust 11, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    All fabulous eye candy! Love that outdoor kitchen - thanks for sharing!

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  29. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeAugust 12, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Your mother-in-law is so talented, love her artwork! I wish I could visit The Willow, what a great shop! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday..
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  30. Marty WaldenAugust 12, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Hi, Christine. You were one of our top 3 favorites at last week's link party and I'm featuring you in my post, on my facebook page and am pinning. Thanks so much for visiting Home{work} Wednesday!

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    1. Christine at Little BragsAugust 13, 2013 at 10:27 AM

      Hi Marty, thanks sooo much for the exciting news!!!! Will check it out asap...Thanks for the weekly Parties Marty!

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  31. Jamie KoenigAugust 14, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Your post was featured over on our blog today.

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  32. Faded CharmAugust 14, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Looks like my kind of store and a fun trip as well!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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