Ann's Shop

Yesterday was a long day decorating at Winnie and Tulula's for Christmas, but I finally finished it all.  I really liked how it turned out, but you'll have to wait until Friday for pictures.  Please join us if you can on Friday at 4pm for our Remembrance of Christmas Open House.

Now, since it was so late yesterday when I got home I didn't get to finish showing you the last of Ann's shop pictures.  So here are the pics of her Open House:

Don't you just love these angel wings, Sandra makes them and sells them at The Tin Rabbit.

Let's continue on with Ann's shop:

I so hope you enjoyed visiting Ann's Home and Shop.  Now see what you missed.  Remember, the next time you see she's having an Open House, don't miss it.  Plan early to go.  Later I will have some wonderful news to share with you about Sandra, so please keep watching.

Continuation of Ann's Home

Hope you all are having a wonderful Saturday.  I wanted to continue showing you more of Ann's beautiful home.

Step inside her home and enjoy:

Tomorrow, I'll show you the rest of her shop.

Who Inspires You?

Who inspires you these days.  With magazines closing up shop and those that are on the newsstand, there are few far and between that catch my eye with inspiring things.  That's why I love blogs and going to shops and even seasonal Open Houses because I normally will find something that's inspirational.  I guess it's because I'm such a visual person that it takes a lot to wow me these days.  When I left Ann's Open House yesterday, I can tell you I was inspired by all that she does.  There may not be many that know that she recently battled cancer and to see how beautiful she'd decorated her home and shop, well I was inspired by her.  I was so pumped (as I always am when I leave her place) to come back and redo my house.  However, the time factor is not on my side right now.  I'm trying to get ready for the Winnie & Tulula's Christmas Window (no pressure here, right, you betcha) and trying to get ready for my family's Thanksgiving next week, so it's a busy busy time at my place.  But then again, it's always a busy time.

Let's go inside Ann's Home so that you can see for yourself just what wonderful vignette's she creates.  She's super talented and her Mom says she has a knack for putting something together quicker than anyone she knows and I believe it.  Just take a look:

 As you walk in her home, her dining room is to the left.  I loved her table settings, so festive.

 

 Here's a sitting area, with such cute things.

 

 

 Another close up of the table setting.

 

 Don't you love this dreamy setting, white mirrors, lights, trees all on her mantle.

 

 Old mirrors are always a favorite of mine, can't seem to get enough.

 

 To the right is her living room.  I just loved the old doors as a back drop to her couch area.

 

 Sandra's beautiful creations, pillows and more pillows.

 

 I've always admired this big architectural piece. 

 

 Arch windows are so hard to find.  I'm sure she's not going to part with this one for a while.

 

More white mirrors, pillows, and white column make the setting.

 

 She's ready for Christmas, so pretty.

 

 This is her front porch area.

 

Here she is with her beautiful Mom.  You can see hints of her kitchen area.

 

Check back soon for the rest of her home.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

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Ann Perry's Open House

Today was Ann's Open House and if you were unable to make it (especially if you live in Texas) all I can say is YOU MISSED IT!!  Seriously, Ann and Sandra are super super talented.  Their displays were so uniquely theirs and Sandra's linens, pillows, bed coverlets, shower curtains, and mirrors were things that only she can create.  I have lots and lots of pictures and it will take many posts to get to them all, so here's a teaser preview of Ann's shop and home.

Here are things you could find in her shop:

 

  These are Sandra's Original Designs, ruffled slipcovers and pillows.

 

  Ann's Shop porch, loved the cross.

 

 A cute Christmas vignette with vintage white dress.

These are pictures of Ann's Home:

 

 Loved this dress form.

 This is an Ann Perry Original Design, frame with all sorts of things added to it.

Be sure and check back for more pictures, I'll take you through each room of her home and shop.

Winnie & Tulula's Countdown

Seven days and counting until the Christmas Open House at Winnie & Tulula's.  As a teaser, I thought I'd show you the two guest vendors that will be there:

 

 I'm sure it won't be hard to guess who they are.

Please consider yourself invited with this invitation:

 

Hope to see you there!

It's White Wednesday

Happy Late White Wednesday:

Be sure and visit the other participants on Kathleen's blog.

Check Her Out

Marci at The Brocantess is having an awesome giveaway:

Check her out here and be sure and enter to win! 

Ann Perry's Open House

My friend Ann Perry is having her annual Christmas Open House themed "Restoring The Soul" this Thursday, November 19 at 10:00 am.  Her Open House will be at her shop, The Tin Rabbit, in Melrose Texas.  If you need more details about her Christmas event, please email me or contact Ann.

She always has all things white, wonderful slipcovers, gorgeous pillows, a mixture of antiques,  mixed media art, hand-dids, and all things lovely. Her displays are just beautiful.

This is one event I've posted about several times and you don't want to miss seeing it.  It's a fabulous open house.  Click here to see more of her beautiful home or click here to see her shop.  Hope to see you there.

Gatherings Antiques Open House

Gathering's Antique Shop in Georgetown Texas is having their anuual Holiday Open House this Thursday, November 19  from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm.  Returning this holiday season they will have their famous Campagna Hot Pepper Jelly.  For those of you who joined them last year, remember the great cheesecake they served with crackers and the great Sparkling wine...all will be returning this year.  The jelly makes great gifts (it sold out last year!)!!  Here's their address: 1009 S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX or you can call (512) 930-2600 for more details. 

Happy Sunday

Click here to see a clip of "Great Expectations Rain Scene". Rain is forcasted here this afternoon.  Have a great Sunday! 

The Buzz at Uncommon Objects

If you are curious about what's going on at Uncommon Objects Antiques in Austin Tx, it's always a happening place.  Things are sold, it never remains the same and you just never know who will be seen there.  One of the new things going on in Uncommon Objects is that Donnie Volkart, who you may have seen at the Gone To Texas Show in Round Top, has moved in.  I couldn't wait to come and check out his booth when he told me that he had been asked by Steve to join this wonderful group of vendors. 

Here's his booth:

 I included pictures of Jeanette's booth (all in her new pink colors), Linda Parker, and other random shots throughout the store, hope you enjoy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, I was told by several that Diane Keeton was recently seen in the shop.  I would love to meet her in person, she's one of my favorite actresses. 

Hope you all have a awesome weekend!

Barn Sale

Micki and Brandi's Barn Sale starts bright and early on Saturday morning in Driftwood Texas.  Here's the inside of their barn.  Look at the awning sides they've covered the windows with and cheesecloth and lights on top.  Love the old Sign. 

 

When you first arrive on their property (which is over 100 acres) this is the outside of their barn.  I just had to show you inside first since it's so cute.

 

All the things outside are for sale.  Love the bed under the tree. 

 Now, lets go back inside:

 Burlap sacks, clocks, and all kinds of things for sale (sorry about the coke can).

 

  Here's more great things for sale.  Click on any of the pictures for a better detailed view.

 

This display shows tons of pictures and paper items that could be used in any idea you might have. 

 

 The display rack and all on it is for sale.

 

 Isn't this clock case so cute.

 

 Another view of the inside of their barn.

 

 Ironstone, furniture, and misc. things can be seen here.

 

 This wall of ironstone will have a mirror placed in the middle of it.

 

 If you are looking for vintage Christmas, well they have it.

 

 

 Look at the cute baby shoes, which could be hung on a tree at Christmas for a primitive style display.

 

feathers, garden baskets, and a wicker chair, great combination.  I hope if you are in the Austin/San Antonio area you can make it out to their sale.  Here's the directions for more info.:

And if you get hungry after shopping, stop by The Salt Lick for the absolutely best BBQ ever.  We did and we go every chance we can.   They are located at: 18300 FM 1826, Driftwood, TX.

Holiday Reflections Show

If you've been reading my side bar for events any recently I know you've noticed Carol Carroll's Holiday Show that starts tomorrow in Temple Texas.  We had the pleasure of being there today to do this post to help her get the word out and to show you not only her awesome home, which everything she says will be for sale, but to highlight the vendors that are setting up with her.  She's set up a big white tent to showcase the vendors and Stephanie of Gathering's Antiques of Georgetown has set up her space in the garage area.  Carol transforms her home into a magical event once a year to raise money for a great cause, The Ronald McDonald Home.

I'll start out by showing you Stephanie's space.

Stephanie had all things vintage, white wreaths, vintage christmas, photo's, wasp nest (which I loved), pictures, furniture, she seemed to have a little bit of everything.  It looked great!  Click on the picture above to see it all.

Now on to Carol's home.  Because I took so many pictures I'm going to show you one picture from each room and you'll have to check out the slide show to see them all:

 This is her Laundry Room.  Wait until you see the rest, I thought it's one of the most prettiest Laundry rooms I've seen.

 

 This is her kitchen area.

 

 This cute dog picture vignette is one of the bedrooms.

 

 Here is her sitting room.

 

 This gorgeous tree was in her dining room.

 

 I loved this display of wheels and pictures which was in her hallway.

 

 This cute display was in her entry way.

 

 Here's her bathroom.  Someone would have to seriously make me leave this bathroom because I wouldn't want to leave for a while.  So spa like, don't you think.

 

 This was the master bedroom.

Here's her living room.  There's still one more bedroom to see and lots more pictures.

Click on the slide show to get a good look of the rest of her home:

The other vendors were setting up today, so I don't have pictures to show you but here's a list of who all will be there:

Gatherings - Georgetown, Texas

Precious Memories - Temple

His Country - Temple

Old Time Primitives- Belton

Scentsy & Southern Living - Temple

Vintage Sue- Kansas

Just Soap - Victoria, Tx

Just Kids and More - Georgetown, Tx

Carol's Holiday Reflections Show opens at 10:00 am tomorrow morning and you can shop until your hearts content until 8:00pm and it runs through Friday.  Remember there's a $20 admission fee to help the Ronald McDonald House.

The address is: 8050 Hartrick Bluff Road in Temple, Tx  76502.

Tomorrow we are headed to Brandi and Micki's place to show you what you'll find at their Barn Sale, which starts on Friday.  You don't want to miss this sale if you are in the Austin/San Antonio area; we drove 3 hours just to get there so I know you die hards won't be scared off from the distance.  You'll regret it if you don't go.  Just wait until you see the pictures!

White Wednesday at Bloom and Bee Swanky Antiques

Bloom and Bee Swanky Antiques is located in Waco and if you've never been there, you have to head there fast, like maybe this week since it's their Open House Preview Party on November 12 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.  It is well worth the trip.  Amy says she's turning the shop upside down and I'm sure it won't be anything like it was when we were there this past weekend.  Take a look and tell me what you think:

 This is one of their display windows.  I love the look they had for it:

 

 The chocolate wall just makes everything here just pop!

 

Beautiful furnishings can be found here.

 

 Love her bedding line and chandeliers that were all throughout the store.

 

 More pretties that you can take home.

 

Here's the white area, loved the slip and manni.

 

 Pretty white dresser and grouping.

 

 Now this pretty baby bed made me want to have another baby or better yet a grand baby! 

Enjoy more of Amy's shop and I hope you get to make it out for their Open House:

The shop address is:  210 South 5th Street, Waco , TX, 254/753-2292.

Be sure and check out other White Wednesday participants on Kathleen's blog.

Just as a side note, I have to tell you that an angel at Wal-Mart fixed my camera last night and I didn't have to purchase another one.  I am so happy!!

Porch Magazine

Polly's "Porch Magazine" has been completed and is ready for you to purchase.  Polly has included pictures of Texas during the shows and I'm honored she has chosen to feature my space in her magazine.  Shelley of Sweet Pea even made the front cover. 

Just look at who all you'll find here:

Marburger/Warrenton show pics


Leftovers

Barn House

Vintage Home Lifestyle

Queen of Tarte

Molly Mo's

Petaluma

Summer Cottage Antiques

La Maison Rustique

Funky Junk Sisters

You won't want to miss even one little corner! Can't wait to get my issue.  Click here to see more about the magazine and order your copy.

What? No Pictures...

I know I promised to show you pictures of what we found on the Junkin Trail from this past weekend, but guess what?  I've now officially gone through two cameras.  I broke this one tonight and I had some great pics to show of Heritage Antiques in Lufkin.  I was there redoing my space for Christmas, so...I'll either have to go back to disposal ones, hate those (until Santa brings me another one) OR I'll have to bite the bullet and go and buy one.  Now, I've got a great Junking Trip planned this week and I can tell you the places I'm going I need a GOOD CAMERA!!

I'll leave you with this one picture I took of the truck as my husband was loading and rearranging all that I had bought this past weekend:

You really can't see much of it and yes he found another bike! Of course he could say and yes she found more junk, ha ha!!  You can see more of the bed, the reindeer and pedastol have been sold, but the awesome birdcage will be at Winnie and Tulula's for Christmas. 

November Events

As I previously mentioned that November is a busy month in Texas, I've decided to update the events post for you.  Here are the remaining events left and they are listed on my side bar so that if you're in the area you can be sure and check these out.

November 12-13: Carol Carroll's Holiday Open House and Sale, Temple Tx.  Carol had her first open house and sale last year and I was privileged to attend.  This year she's expanded with a few more vendors that will be setting up with her as well as everything in her home will be for sale.  As time gets closer, I'll do a post with more info. and who all you can expect to find here.  You can contact Carol for more info., which is listed on my side bar.

November 12-14: Open House at Bloom and Bee Swanky Antiques Shop in Waco.  See Amy's blog for more details.  She will also be at the Junior League show this coming up next weekend.

November 14-15: My friends Brandi and Micki are having a Barn Sale at their place in Driftwood  Texas.  This mother and daughter team comb the countryside looking for the unusual for your home and garden.  You can also find their booth at Uncommon Objects in Austin full of unusual and unique things.  Be sure and make plans to attend their Barn Sale and be the first to own some of their treasures.  Here's the info. on their barn sale:

(Click on the picture for more details)

November 19: Ann Perry, who owns The Tin Rabbit Antique Shop in Melrose Tx is having a Holiday Open House.  I've featured Ann several times and I can tell you this is one Open House you don't want to miss.  If you can't wait until then you can find her things at The Heritage Antiques Shop in Lufkin Texas.  I'll provide more details as time gets closer to her Open House.

 (Ann's beautiful home)

November 19: Holiday Open House at Gathering's Antique Shop in Georgetown Texas from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm.  Returning this holiday season they will have their famous Campagna Hot Pepper Jelly.  For those of you who joined them last year, remember the great cheesecake they served with crackers and the great Sparkling wine...all will be returning this year.  The jelly makes great gifts (it sold out last year!)!!  Here's their address: 1009 S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX or you can call (512) 930-2600 for more details.

November 27-28: Holiday Open House at Winnie and Tulula's in Athens Tx.  This is a Christmas event not to be missed.  Check out their blog for more details.  The shop will be closed the week prior to the event and will not reopen until that Friday at 4:00 pm.  I'm really excited about the open house because I'll be decorating one of the windows; Lillie will be decorating the other window.  Please make plans to come out to this event and enjoy seeing all the Christmas displays as well as visiting and eating with friends.

(click on the picture for more details)

Hope to see you at least at one of the events.

Texas Roads & Finds

This past weekend took us to several towns and to many finds.  Since we were so late in getting home tonight,  I will show you part of what we found tomorrow.  The reason I say "part of" what we found is because before I could even think of unloading the truck with my finds, a good friend had already bought part of my load.  Thanks Amy, hope you enjoy your new things!

I will tell you that I found ironstone, an absolutely gorgeous bed that the owner said was well over 50 years old with barbola roses on it, a concrete angel statue and bust (that have sold and no picture to show just how cool they were), silver pieces, vintage Christmas, a great arm chair, radio cabinet, wicker table, red Captains chair, and several other things that right now I'm drawing a blank at.

While driving through the old towns I had to stop and take pics of the gorgeous homes that were there.  This one has always been one my favorite homes in this town:

 Here's the front of it.

 

 This is the side view.

 

 

 

 

 Look at this old Laundry, loved the look and signs of it.

We then headed down the road to see Amy at the Junior League Show.  I'd never been to a Junior League Show and I must say I was pleasantly surprised at the vendors there.  Of course their decorations were very inspiring as you  walked into the Convention Center.

 Ballerinas slippers is what caught my eye.

 

 This is Amy of Bloom and Bee Swanky's booth.

 

Loved the piano music with roses in the small white jars, so cleaver and pretty.

 

Here was Pat Laverty's booth.

 Wouldn't that "NORTH WEST" sign be so cute in a Christmas display or on your porch!

 

Really liked the idea of using Christmas tree branches into a swag.  I might have to borrow this idea.

 

What another cute tree Pat had in her booth.  Her shop, Lavery's Antiques Furshings, is located at 600 N 18th St, Waco, TX 76707 or you can reach her at (254) 754-3238.

 

Here's a sneak peek of the bed:

 

Tomorrow I'll show you my finds and be sure and check back Wednesday to see Amy's shop.  Here's a sneak peek of her shop, you won't want to miss seeing it, it was awsome:

Don't forget there is a lot going on in Texas this month, be sure and check out my side bar or click here for events.  I was bummed I didn't get to make it Troy and Rod's sale, but I'll get to see them this week and I didn't get to go to the Urban Market either.  I hope they all had a great show and sale.  I did however really enjoy getting to spend time with my both my sons.  It was a great weekend!  Hope yours was too.

What's The Story

I know I've mentioned many times that one of my favorite pastimes is driving the country side looking at old houses, abandoned places, and wondering over and over what the story is behind these places.  Did the family decide to move on to better things.  Were they old and no longer living and family didn't want the places.  Why were they abandoned, left to ruin in the elements.  So many questions and I just often wonder what's happened to the families that they didn't or couldn't keep the places going.

One house that I've often wondered about is located in downtown Anderson Texas.  If you ever been through Anderson you know if you blink you've missed it.  It's located near Navasota, and we've passed this town many times on our way to Warrenton for the shows.

Last Sunday when we were out that way, I stopped and asked a friend of mine what the story was behind this house:

 He said the house was owned by several family members and none of them wanted to do anything with the property, so it's slowing ruining.  At one time you could tell this was a prominent house.  It sits on the main street and even though it's almost in ruins, it still has such character.  I can just envision kids playing in the yard behind the once beautiful picket fence.

 See you can tell it was a two story farm house.  I wanted to go in so bad and explore it, but my friend said that if I even put one foot past the picket fence I'd be arrested.  He said so far about eight people have been arrested for exploring (or probably stealing things from the place).

 

 Look at the chimney that still sits beside the place.  I could see a fire coming out of it in the coolness of the day.

 

 The sun that was shining through was so pretty.

 

More of the top story that doesn't have much left to it.

 

 Here's a close up view of the porch.

Now the property sits on about 3 square blocks or more.  There's the abandoned house, the storage building next door, that was part of the store, which is also next to the storage building.

Here's what left of the store that's located on the corner of the property.  I could see it too had a chimney in it.

 You know I had to take a picture of the church located right around the corner from this place.

 

At least it hasn't been torn down or left to the elements.  I hope you enjoyed the tour and if you are ever in Anderson Tx check out this place.  There are several shops located downtown as well.  Happy Saturday to you all.  Wait until you see where we went this weekend, you are sssssssoooooooooo going to wish you had tagged along!  Can't wait to show you.