" Captains Chairs" before & after

These are before and after pics of my latest project.I'm going to attempt to paint all my darker pine furniture, large corner hutch and yes my Grandfathers 4 captains chairs that have been in the family for years. Sorry Mom.. and a wonderful large bench that will go on the other side of the table from these puppies.....Hit  the flea market yesterday and have a few pieces to paint for the shop also.

TA DAAA!!! I  painted these each a different color of blue....I think it makes them look fresh and clean... They will be in my guest area around a big work / activity table.... Hugs Chrisy & Kramer

" New Studio" Chrisy's Cottage

I have a passion for old French Bed dolls. These were given away as prizes at carnivals in the 30s' & 40's. How wonderful it must have been to have your loved one win you one of these....I have redressed many of them over the years and then sold them at the shop..... So you will probably see these soon at Chrisy's Cottage inside Posies... They are sooo LOVELY...... MY IDEA BOARD AND WORK TABLE....This is a old sturdy kitchen table I got at goodwill. This will be great to put my sewing machine on and work on all those altered art projects I love to do...The chairs to it I'm using with my farmhouse table in the kitchen. Will show you in another post...This room is a very tiny 2nd bedroom in my little cottage by the Sea. These Ikea bins fit perfect under this little Iron day bed I dragged home from the shop. Sometimes when items don't sell at the shop there's a reason... Now I also have another bed for a guest..... Organization has been key for this small space. I found 2 wonderful cabinets foe 45.00 at a second hand store in San Louis Obispo. They are working great to organize my bins... And hide all that little stuff that makes a room look messy. I got the bins at IKEA about 2 years ago and I love them. they have a place to slide in a label also. So you can see I've been busy. Now I am so inspired to start a project. Will post it on my next blog.A Big thank you to all my friends out there who wished me well in my new adventure. I'm getting ready my little guest area next, as friends and family are arriving for a visit next month... Hugs Chrisy & Kramer

" Happy New Year 2012"

"Sometimes When you need a change in life, The tide just happens to pull you in the right direction." So it's the barefoot life for me.800 sq. feet of pure heaven, with a 800 sq. foot garage below, I will turn into the Captains Quarters for hubby's jewelry business " Dreamerz Studios". After a busy day hopefully a place to slow down and delight in the little things.Just 4 miles to the BEACH and 2 miles to the shop. The cottage comes with 1/2 acre for the dogs and garden. So watch for new blogs how I ship shape this little piece of paradise. I hope to bring out my passion for the beach. The lure of the ocean, and the water music of this mermaids soul .Because this is a rental I am limited to what I am allowed to do. So this will be a styling challenge.Well let's see what kind of a splash I can make in this laid-back retreat..... Wishing you all a Happy New Year. Make this one the best year ever......Hugs Chrisy & Kramer

"Chrisy's Cottage Go"s To Carmel"

When ever life gets a little crazy for me and I fell I need a shot in the arm of inspiration, I hop in the truck with my hubbie( who has clients he sells to up and down the coast of Cali) and we go exploring. Being true Gypsies we always take some back road and are always surprised.Such was the day we went looking for a beach we had been to long long ago with our youngest son Dylan. The white beaches and crashing waves of Carmel will draw you back and back again once you have been there. Drive along the narrow coastal roads and your senses will be overwelmed at the beauty of it all. Hugh Comstock was one of the first to build these fairy tale cottage by the sea.In 1924 he came to Carmel to visit his sister Catherine and her husband George Seideneck both artist in this struggling art community.Hugh met and married Mayotta Browne a rag doll maker her collection was filling their house to max capacity so she asked Hugh to build her a doll house. He designed and built with Mayotta a whimsical cottage "Gretal" Torres near 6th. the rest is History and was the beginning of this quaint and charming architecture. The photos below are some houses we took pictures of while on our road trip adventure. To view the original cottages google Hugh Comstock Cottages. I'm sure these were inspired by Hughs livable life size dollhouses. My workaholic hubbie takes a break to reminisce about his memories of living in Montery in the 70's. Oh, the stories I could tell. This beach house sits on the cliffs over looking the ocean. Very modern. Don't you love it. Hey!!! A girls gotta dream.... " Dreamerz Studios" Gypsy Jeweler at work. Love this man Just below Anthropology is a wonderful store named " Homescapes" One of Dreamerz Studios clients. This shop is huge and amazing, filled with ever changing home decor from all around the world. Owners Thompson and Beau Lange travel the globe so you don't have to.Homescapes next time your in Carmel stop by and say hello. And also check out in Montery" Cannery Row Antique Mall", another one of my favorite places to shop. Hugs Chrisy & her Gypsy Jeweler

" Christmas at Chrisy's Cottage"

We are loaded to the rafters at Posies and Chrisy's Cottage has just restocked for you last minute Holiday Shoppers. So hurry in for a fun shopping experience. The Village is lit up and so beautiful it can't help but get you in the holiday spirit. This beautiful top comes in XL-2X and 3X sooooo SWEET Wonderful tops and scarves have arrived at the cottage for the Holidays. Come in and find something Pretty!!! Come to Chrisy's and visit the Hat Tree. Pick out a great hat for yourself or a great gift for only $18.99.. My Little Red Cottage section at the shop.... Altered Couture Jacket made from a vintage waist coat and vintage petticoats. Don't you just love it? This is my finished Marie Antoinette Jacket. A Altered Couture original and one of a kind I made just for my Marie Antoinette Christmas at the shop.....This is a Small size This was my first mermaid necklace I made. I even have cloth beads made of ribbon. all the wire connections were made by hand, and a real shell pendant.....I had so many compliments on this that I came up with the design below just for my fellow mermaids out there... These I have had mass produced for the shop a original Chrisy's design. We also are selling these wholesale to other Boutiques in the western USA. I made it with lots of little charms. Things a mermaid would find in her ocean travels and add to her own personal necklace. You too can be a mermaid and add your own personal charms to this necklace to make it your own.....LOVE IT!!! Chandelier full of Tassels for sale at Chrisy's Cottage inside Posies Work in progress.......These are fun and easy to make. A good way to use up your scrapes of lace and material. This is my favorite tassel I"ve just made. It is available now at the shop. Hurry in fast because they are going fast.... XO Chrisy & Her Gypsy Jeweler

" Happy Thanksgiving from Chrisy's Cottage"

Hope Everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving . I got to see my new Grand baby giggle and hold and rock him. Which was something to be very Thankful for....... I'ts off to Arroyo Grande again to my shop inside Posies. We will be having our Glamorous Christmas celebration on the 4th of Dec. The whole town will have luminaries up and down the street. Music and food in the shops. And Lots & Lot's of SHOPPERS...YEAH!!!! Don't forget coming up soon Sweet Salvage Shopping Event... Once a month show.....sweetsalvage.net for more info orCheck their website and blog.. Your gonna LOVE it!!!! This vanity bench I got at"Sweet Salvage"The event is full of Very creative people. You will be briming with inspiration upon your arrival and plan on spending a long time as this warehouse is always packed to the rafters.I missed there last show that had a French theme. I heard it was fabulous. If you go on there blog you can get a peek at what will be in their next Show. This Event is put on by " Not So Shabby" It is a once a month show on the 3rd Thursday of every month.This bench looks amazing with the pillow I made to sell, both pieces are at my shop now.Hugs Chrisy & The Gypsy Jeweler

" New Product" Chrisy's Cottage

AUUUU!!! Don't you just love these cute goat candlesticks. Cleaning out my guest house at the Ranch, so it shows better. Less clutter they say to sell a house. I'm not saying I'm a hoarder, but I would be if I didn't have the shop to clear it all out once in a while. We are getting serious about the move to Cali. So I have no problem parting with these items knowing I will be decorating in a more beachy theme..... You will find these items now at the shop. Such a cozy warm feeling, Don't you think Pastorial prints I have had for years...Hoping to find a new home....LOVELY Congradulations Laurie for your 10 page spread in Vintage Victoria Magazine.YEAH!!! Master Bedroom Master Bath Laurie's dining room looking into the kitchen. Laurie made all the faux pastries. " This a picture of Laurie's mantel in her beach house. I have been fortunate to be one of her guests. Just Fabulous!!!! Thanks so much Laurie......Hugs Chrisy & The Gypsy Jeweler