Having fun in Montana hunting for treasures.....

We have had such cold weather here in Montana.We got a break...clear, sunny skies! It warmed up to 45! Wow, thats very warm here for this time of year. We hit the road to have lunch in Billings. It was so great to walk around downtown in January without the wind and snow blasting in your face. We had a great lunch and then hit the newest antique mall. I love old dolls,

so I snapped a few pictures....

Thank you Sharon at Plum Rose Lane for your Lovely Blog Designs

Thank You Debbi for your lovely Web Designs......

MY LAMPSHADE MAKING JOURNEY......

I'm a self taught Artist.....I've been designing and making handmade victorian lampshades for 29 years. It all started when  I saw some gorgeous shades in a shop window in Ben Lomond California..........I thought to myself....."wow!,  I've got to figure out how to make one of those." That night, I made my first shade. Looking back,  it was a sight for sore eyes. (LOL) Well, 29 years later, I'm still busy making my shades and enjoying every minute. I feel so greatful  each and everyday, that I can do what I love. My mom always told me "ring your own bells" and thats what I'm doing........Thanks mom! I love you.....

Happy New Year! ....A little about me....

Bella, a Custom Designer had been a collector of "old stuff" for years when she decided to open her store Roses of Yesteryear. The shop is a treasure chest filled with new and old, as well as old made new. In business for 24 years.... Bella,  has been designing one-of-a-kind lampshades and home accessories, working with private clients, interior designers, boutiques and department stores like Nordstroms and Macys.....Her recent line also includes collectible bunnies, bears and angels. These original peices crafted from vintage fabrics like chenille, embroidered linens, old lace, and quilts take on a personality all their own.



"Come visit our store, now on the web," invites Bella, "Along with our original lampshades, bears, bunnies and angels we also carry old floral- barkcloth and chenille pillows, fabric-covered hat boxes, handmade soaps, aromatherapy candles and one-of-a-kind clothing peices."


"We offer many beautiful one-of-a-kind accessories for the home which stimulate the senses and touch the heart. We sincerely hope that all of the products we share with you will touch that hidden space within, that awakens magic and delight.... inherent in each being."