When I first heard that Michaels would be carrying Karri Mengs French General paper line, I could not wait to get my hands on some of the items. Ive been a fan of Karris work for several years especi...
Well Hello! How the heck is everyone doing? I took a much needed break from my blogs to get some projects done and apparently Im not the only one who took a blogsphere vacation. It seems everywhere I...
Just a few random May Musings~ Congratulations to Kent and Liz who will be married on Saturday~I did an engagement photo session with the lovely couple a few months back and enjoyed every minute spen...
Thank you so much for the wonderful discussion on Blogging! I think Joyce said it best that blogging provides a "Mental and Visual Vacation" and I couldnt agree more. So cheers to us that con...
This post is a departure from what I usually write about, but I thought it was a good time to do a bit of reflection. Please let me know your current views. As always I Thank You! Carol Recently a fr...
Remember "The Chair" I posted about a few weeks back? It is now for sale in the shop. Ive been on a bit of a chair buying spree as of late and have several in the inventory so this one has no...
Its Spring and Yard Sale Season! The weather has been really warm and those sale signs have been popping up everywhere in my area and I bet in yours as well. I found this pretty vase recently at a lo...
Recently, I have been working with a couple of Brides that want to incorporate vintage frames into their Wedding decor. Instead of just tacking empty frames on the wall, I decided to do something a b...
A few things that are always on my Vintage shopping list. Architectural Salavage, Chandeliers, Ironstone Cupboards, Scrubbed Top Tables, Baskets, Mirrors, Textiles Worn Metal, Grinding Stones, Platte...
You know when your friends do something so beautiful you just want to share and shout it out to the world? Such is the case with Matthew Meads latest book Flea Market Finds 160-page book celebrating ...
Dont you love to decorate with an old weathered ladder? One of our popular sellers in the shop is the hanging racks we construct out of ladders we find. Perfect to use in a kitchen, garden room or ev...
Booking for 2012 Photography~Styling & Events Contact me for information CSpinski@aol.com
You know I love finding and using just the right props for a photo shoot~ Always a good excuse when out vintage hunting:) The following props came in handy for Renee Nannemens newest book, Farmhouse ...
Tachycardia (rapid heart rate), SOB (shortness of breath), Diaphoretic (sweating) and Hypertension (increased blood pressure) My self Nursing diagnosis of the physical reaction that overcame me when ...
Had to share this with you! I wrote a blog post about the above photos and how Dreams Did Come True for my friend Elizabeth Maxson:) For the rest of the story click here:)
"There is so much competition, what can I do to stand out and make a living doing what I love?" Recently I received the above question over on the Good Stella site and thought I would also ...
Like many of you, I enjoy sharing inspiration through blogging, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. Starting this year, Im adding video blogging or "vlogging" to the list of ways I can better ...
Last Summer while in Texas I photographed LaurieAnnas Vintage Home in Canton for the Spring 2012 Issue of Romantic Country Magazine. Meeting LaurieAnna and being able to photograph her lovely store w...
A warm Hello to 2012 and an even warmer Hello to all of you Dear Friends! I wanted to start the New Year off by expressing my sincere gratitude to those of you who continue to support Raised In Cotto...
A few years ago I found the gorgeous Danish Company Jeanne d Arc Living and introduced them to the US selling theyre line through our shop and online. Within weeks the word spread and the JDL Nordic ...
#1 Keep it SIMPLE but select a lovely contrast of colors. Cranberry red and pale green was this years primary shades. #2 Use plants and fruit to decorate with. Tiny evergreen trees, poinsettias and...
A few last photos to share with you of the Bottoms Up Holiday Market of some wonderful handmade angel wings. Artist Ginger Schrader crafted these and I thought they were simply beautiful. Ginger does...
The Bottoms Up Holiday Market in downtown Kansas City over the weekend was so much fun. The old warehouse venue was delightful and I managed to snap a few photos to share with you; There were three f...
We are so excited to be doing the fantastic December Bottoms Up Market in downtown, Kansas City, Missouri! Bottoms Up is in the MEGA HOT West Bottoms Antiquing district and held on the first Friday a...
Photography and Styling by Carol Spinski Raised In Cotton Holiday Decorating Ideas * Place lighted candles on the outside entry or porch for a Holiday Greeting to your guests * Add some spray glit...
Its no secret that when it comes to decorating,always start by deciding on a color palette. The basic concept of picking colors first is a decision I do even when styling for events, photo sessions...
Raised In Cotton Holiday Open House 200 N Madison Raymore, Missouri Friday, November 4, 10 am- 7 pm Saturday, November 5, 10 am - 5 pm *Join us at the farmhouse for a celebration of Sparkle*
Farm Auctions are the best dont you think? Without a doubt, this is our favorite place to find industrial and vintage goods for the shop. Over the weekend Denise attended an auction just down the roa...
Farm table, bistro chairs, garden planter, candles, glass votives, lanterns, torches, mums and pumpkins. Just a few favorite elements combined for a Fall celebration at the farmhouse. The fireplace ...
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