MEETING WITH ANOTHER BLOGGER FRIEND

How many of you have been lucky enough to actually meet one or more of your favorite bloggers in person?

I remember my first blogger meet up. It was with Debbie of My Vintage Daydreams and I was very nervous at first. I had no idea what to expect. But she was wonderful, we hit it off right away and had a very nice day together.

Then I got to meet with Pat from Mille Fiori Favoriti who is actually from New York but came out to CA for a visit. I drove to San Diego to meet her and also Cori from Gingerbread Crumbs and Company was able to meet us there too. The three of us had a blast going all over San Diego playing tourist.

Then of course you all remember when Glenda from Many Fond Memories came down to So. CA and we got to spend several days together going shopping and to the Queen Mary and up to Beverly Hills/Hollywood. I'm so looking forward to her next visit which I think will be in May.

Well, last week I got to meet my 5th new blogger friend, Mona from Wsprsweetly of Cottages out in Riverside CA.

She is so nice and very funny. She is the best story teller I've ever met. I listen to her for days.

Her son and daughter in law own this great little sandwich shop that we went to for lunch. It was so good!

As good as the lunch was the dessert was even better! I had lemon cheesecake. OMG! It has to be the best cheesecake I've ever had.

After lunch we did a little shopping. Mona took me to some cute places. One was this great antique mall.

Look at these hanging items. They are made out of tops to candy dishes and jars. You could use them for a hanging candle holder or a small bird feeder/bath.

I thought they were very clever and a great way to use a lid when you broke the bottom piece.

I love vintage hats and this dealer had several.

Look at these pieces made out of broken vintage china plates. Aren't the lovely?

I fell in love with this wire cloche. It was up high so I couldn't see how much it cost but I've been thinking about it ever since I saw it.

This is another one that I really wanted. But, it was a little to costly for my budget.

I also love vintage cook books. I found this booth that had tons. Plus, the prices were so cheep. I don't know what in the world was wrong with me for not getting a few that day.

I'm going back and getting some for sure. Mona, will you take me? I forget where this great store was.

After shopping for a few hours, we went back to Mona's house.

Ladies, let me tell you, her house is darling! It's like going into one of those cute little shops that we all love.

She has it decorated so cute and has so many pretty things to look at. I could spend hours at her house just walking around looking at everything.

She has done each room with a different look. The dinning/family room area is done in a French Country look. It's such a warm and cozy feeling.

She loves china. I have to admit I wanted to shop in her house. She had so many things I would have loved to be able to buy.

Her kitchen is done in the same colors as mine. Red, black and white. I adore her pot rack with the red and white pots and pans.

Look at that center island. She hand painted that herself! This lady has talent.

She has some vintage white enamel wear with red trim. How cute are those? Also, look at those handmade pot holders. Don't you love them?

Mona's living room is like walking into a darling little Bed and Breakfast all decorated in shades of pinks.

There are lots of tea cups, saucers and tea pots inviting you to stay and visit for awhile.

Plenty of soft comfortable pillows to sit back on!

My photos just do not do her house justice at all. It's like walking onto a romantic movie set.

Mona was even kind enough to sit down and play me a song on her sweet piano. She plays very well.

I ended up staying much later then I thought I would but the time just flew by. I think I could have spent the whole weekend. I felt so comfortable and welcomed in her home. I'm really looking forward to going back.

If you ever get a chance to meet one of your favorite bloggers I hope you do. It's not only nice to put a face to the blog but you get to meet some of the nicest people in the world.

I hope I get to meet many more of you in person.

Not long ago, I was talking to Cindy from My Romantic Home and Glenda from Many Fond Memories about planning a Blogger Meet Up day/weekend.

If we did, it would be in CA. Would anyone be interested in something like that? If so, then maybe we will get on it and start planning it.