My parents visited me from their home in Canada recently. They were here for a workshop: my dad worked while my mom shopped! You might remember the kitchen remodel post I shared last week. Here’s a “during” shot of my dad hard at work.
One afternoon while he was working, my mom and I went to Kirkland, Washington, a small city just east of Seattle. Kirkland has a lot of neat shops, including one of my favorite consignment stores, Ragamoffyn’s.
My mom and I did a bit of window shopping and had an impromptu photo shoot. When a passerby saw us taking turns with a camera, she took our photo as we posed by a neat bunny statue.
A few years ago I took a picture of these two rabbits and painted a picture of them, which I call “Snuggle Bunnies.”
I blogged about my dining room before I moved. Here, you can see the table and chairs in my new place, complete with the painting on the wall. I’m still deciding what color to paint the room.
One of the great things about hanging out with my mom is that I have my own personal photographer (and so does she). My mom runs the blog Fashionable over 50 and captures her stylish moments, shopping trips, and adventures too. It runs in the family!
Jacket: Jones New York
Top: Ross Dress for Less
Pants: Dickies
Boots: MIA
Purse: Crystalyn Kae
It’s a lot more fun to have a friend or loved one snap pictures. Posing with a tripod does the job, but an expert eye for composition goes a long way. I wish we lived closer together. Other than our yearly visits, I use a tripod or solicit the help of my husband–but he can’t always follow me around with a camera!
jeanofalltrades 
I love the outfit you are wearing. That coat is awesome. Your mother is so beautiful and looks so young!
Thanks! I didn’t list my outfit details. The coat is Jones New York (added info to post). Doesn’t my mom look young? I hope it’s genetic! She’ll be 61 in February!
Great memories!! Are you going to do a post on those fabulous purple boots you bought at Ragamoffyn’s?
Love those “Snuggle Bunnies”–You are talented painting with a brush as well as painting with words.
I’d love to buy the house next door and I could be your photographer.
Can’t wait till summer!
Oh yes, I’ll post on the boots. You’ll be in that one as well. I really wish the house next door would come up for sale. We could put a gate in the fence and I could use the pool!
Stunning Girls 😉 Like Mother, Like Daughter! Great Looks, Great Picture 😉 btw. who did the Picture?
Thanks for commenting. I kind passerby stopped and asked if she could take our picture. How thoughtful!
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While visiting Jean in Seattle, shopping was definitely on the agenda–as well as giving her new home a face-lift!
You both looked great and enjoy reading both your blogs. Your painting fits perfectly in your room. It shows (your) personality. 🙂
Thanks! The walls are getting painted next. That will add a cosy, personal feel. But the artwork had to go up right away! I don’t like plain walls.
Have you picked a color yet?
I’m leaning toward yellow. I’d like a green accent wall. The home is mid-century and the gold, orange and green scheme seems to fit the period. Do you have other ideas?
You know the great thing about paint? If you don’t like the color, you can always paint over it! Wallpaper is another story. I think the colors sound perfect!!
ohmygoshyourdiningroomisahhhhmazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE every piece and the color scheme is gorgeous. Plus, your adorable outfit coordinates so well!!! ~Sarah
That means so much to me coming from you, a professional designer! Thank you! It’s still a bit sparse and needs colorful walls, but it’s getting there.
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