Blog Party Name Tags

Can you believe that the Blog Party is one month from today at my booth at Zapp Hall, March 28th at 6pm.  I so hope your calendars are marked and you are making plans to attend, but before then I have a project for you.  Time is getting closer and closer isn't it and I wanted to give you plenty of time for you to make this project.  So you know for sure that you are coming to the blog party, right?  Now, so that everyone can recognize you, here's your assignment.  

I am asking if you can make a name tag with your name and blog on it, this will help those recognize you.  Here's your chance to get creative.  Just bring your name tag or banner (like the one's in Miss America-we might even salute you or sing to you and yes you can even wear your tiara) or ribbon or whatever your creative mind comes up with and there just might be a prize for the best one! 

Now, we all like prizes right?  Here's something else for you to do.  Let's make it fun.  Would you like to contribute to the prize for the one that will win the best name tag contest, or be a judge, whatever it's your party too so just let me know.  You can thank TOT at the party for coming up with this creative idea.  I tried to talk her into doing this post, but no she wanted in on the fun too.  Can't blame her for that!

Now get busy creating.  You could make something like this:

The sky's the limit.  See ya there.

dO YOu STiLL NeeD TO bE CoNVinCEd?

That you DO NOT want to miss the upcoming antique shows in TEXAS!  Well, here's just more of why you will not want to miss seeing these awesome people in action putting their hard work, blood (sometimes it can be a hurtful job), sweat (yes it is worse than a sauna sometimes in Texas), and tears (especially when the degrees get near a 100 and it's Spring time and should be cool sweater weather, you just want to cry) in action at the Marburger Farms Antique Show.  Here's what caught my eye at past shows there:

If this isn't convincing enough, check out Fancy's blog, Cactus Creek, for one of the best reasons of all to attend because it could be free.  Marburger usually charges a $25 early entry fee on the first day of their opening show day, but if you wait until 2:00pm to get in it's only $10.  The bad thing about waiting until 2:00 is that you won't be one of the first ones there, waiting in line (it's almost like a race because you are behind the yellow tape and the Security guys there will not let you get past the yellow tape until opening time) to see all the great displays before they are torn down by that afternoon.  You should see the women literally running to check out their favorite vendors.  And, don't be caught in the traffic line waiting to drive into Marburger, so my tip for you is to arrive their early so that you aren't stuck out on the highway in all the traffic.

If you've never been to the Marburger Farms Antique Show, let me just tell you it is so worth the $25 fee just to see all the things that these vendors bring.  Some things you will never see in any other show.  It's one of my fav shows to attend, besides Zapp Hall of course.   Hope you make plans to attend.  25 DAYS and counting, see you there!!

Absolute Beauty at Laurie Anna's

Everytime I have stopped by Laurie Anna's Vintage Home in Canton Tx and seen all her beautiful displays and things she has for sale, I just don't want to leave.  I could work and be surrounded in this beauty all day, what a job to have.  Laurie was busily working behind the counter when I stopped in yesterday and her crew was trying to eat lunch among all the people coming in and out of the shop.  You just have to walk a few feet, stop, and just stare at all the beautiful displays and things that are for sale there.  If  you hurry through her shop you are going to miss seeing something.  So, tell me what you think:

See, I told you how gorgeous her shop is.  Now, don't you want to visit.  I was so excited to have won her drawing last week and it was so hard making up my mind what I wanted, but I finally decided on this cute mercury light (the one in the middle) I had been eyeing for months there.  I know exactly where I'm going to put it and if I don't like it over the sink then I'll just find another spot for it.  It's so versatile, it could go anywhere:

Be sure and make time to visit Laurie's shop the next time you are at the Canton Texas Flea Market.  Remember she's only open during Canton week.

I also meant to mention during yesterday's post that I so enjoyed visiting with Mo.  We were leaving and she was just starting to look for treasures.  You can find Mo of Rubbish next month at Marburger.  I also saw Nancy of Ella Elaine, on her hands and knees!  No she wasn't begging for treasures, but I bet if that's what it took to get a good deal, I'd even do that, ha ha.  She was searching low for that special treasure.  And, finally, seeing my buds Mickie and Brandy was too funny since I almost ran over them.  No kidding.  We had driven in to get our load and I was driving around the corner when there they were, stopped in their tracks, watching to see what direction I was going.  You know I'm making this up right, I didn't almost run over them, but it did make a good story.  Don't forget they are having their first Accumulations ~ Hill Country Home and Garden Fair in about a week and half, on March 10th (4-9pm) and March 11th (10-4pm) in the beautiful town of Driftwood Texas.  I'll do a post on their sale pretty soon.  You don't want to miss coming out to this event, there are some exceptional vendors that will be here.  Some of my favorite ones are setting up at this show.  And, finally, you know what's around the corner, right?  Round Top/Warrenton Texas Antique Week ~ keep watching my countdowns for more news on this most fun event!! 

I'm going to do a separate post on my junkin road treasures that we found.  Happy Weekend to you all.

Girls Gone Junkin

Today we headed down the junkin road in search of treasures and what a fun day we had, despite the pain.  Keep reading and you'll see what I mean.  We left for Canton bright and early, it started out cold but I knew it wouldn't take long before it was warm enough to shed the jacket.  Even though there weren't as many vendors on the grounds as there usually is, we still managed to find a load.  I wasn't able to stay long because I had a really bad tooth ache, I shopped until I couldn't stand the pain any longer. 

I wanted to show you the Girls Gone Junkin's new booth, it was fabulous:

Can you see the springs over the bed, loved it.




This was Sue's booth:










They have lots of jewelry and things for you to choose from:

Be sure and check them out the next time you go to the Canton Texas Flea Market at their new location, Row 46 in the Paul Michael Building.

On the way out of Canton, I stopped at Laurie Anna's to cash in the gift certificate I won from her last week.  You'll have to wait and see what I bought with it and what caught my eye there tomorrow. 

Uncommon White Wednesday

Need I say more?  We just don't get snow, or rarely, in our neck of the woods so it was really pretty to see what we did get.

There's the hubby.  He's camera shy, can you tell.  He actually loves to have his picture taken.

Don't forget tomorrow is the Canton Texas Flea Market.  It might be cold, but I bet it turns out to be a pretty day.

Be sure and visit Kathleen at Faded Charm for all the other White Wednesday participants.

30 Days!!

Woohoo, 30 days until you can shop for miles and miles for the best Texas antiques and the countdown is getting closer and closer.  I'm sure 30 days will fly by just like this year has flown by. 

Here are 30 reasons why YOU DON'T want to miss coming out to the shows:

The Edythe Bates Old Chapel at Festival Hill

1. Visit Festival Hill, you'll be in awe of the beauty of the grounds.
2. There's more fun than the law should allow.
3. Attend my Blog Party at Zapp Hall.
4. Meet new friends.
5. Find new vendors.
6. Find all the putter pats or ironstone your shopping cart can hold.
7. Looking for Industrial things, this can be found at the shows.
8. You get to play dress up for the Junk Gypsy Prom at Zapp Hall.
9. Visit the smallest Catholic church in Texas, located in Warrenton.
10. Eat really good food.
11. See so many pretty displays.
12. Meet first timers that are at the shows.
13. Find fun things that only you can see here.
14. There's always a touch of magic in the vendors booths.
15. You are sure to find what you are looking for.
16. Attend opening show parties (Like the Clutter show).
17. Attend shop parties (Leftover's Antique Shop comes to mind).
18. Buy the most beautiful clothes you've ever seen, like Magnolia Pearl's.
19. See some of the most beautiful country side you won't see anywhere else, the blue bonnets are especially pretty this time of year.
20. Shop with vendors that are from other states, all in one location.
21. Spend time hanging out and relaxing with your friends, try the Bubble lounge at Zapp Hall. 
22. There are fields and fields of great vendors.
23. Try something new to eat, like really good 7 cheese pimento cheese sandwiches on homemade bread at the The Saloon in Warrenton.
24. Eat at Royer's in Round Top or at Zapp Hall.
25. Want to shop late, we'll stay open.
26. Laugh until your belly hurts and you are crying.
27. Meet famous people (like Cat Daddy at Zapp Hall).
28. Meet Jo Packham and Gina Galvin (at my Blog Party of course).
29. Shop, shop and more shopping until you are so tired you'll be ready to do it again the next day.

And last but not least is:

30.  Finding some of the best junk this side of Texas.  You really need to come early for the best things to be found.

Hope to see you at Zapp Hall.  We are located directly in front of the Zapp Hall building.  If you are standing in front of the building, we are the only tent that backs up to the front of the building to your left.

iF I hAD tO PIck ONe

If I had to pick one article that just spoke to me from the Flea Market Style Magazine (yes, I have devoured it since I received it from The Barn House Boys) and there were several articles I really liked, but this one had to be my favorite.  "Born in a Barn" showcased Joe and Jermonne's place (no, they didn't pay me to say this), I really really enjoyed reading about them. 

Beautiful and more beauty is what I saw here:

Of course the screen door story really spoke to me as well because I remember growing up on my grandparents farm and hearing the screen door slam, well I just knew I was HOME.

Isn't their covered porch so peaceful and serene looking:

The article they also did of their outdoor area was equally as delightful.  I know I said I'd only pick one article but since it was of their place, does it really count as two!

I would love to have seen more of the outside of the their home and grounds.  If the pictures could have been smaller and maybe adding more pictures of the places that were featured would have been my suggestion.  If you haven't found the Flea Market Style magazine yet in your area, I hope you find a copy soon. 

I've been getting my things ready for the upcoming Accumulations Hill Country vintage home and garden fair coming up on March 10 in Dripping Springs Tx.  I hope you are making plans to attend.  There's going to be really fabulous vendors setting up here.  Click here for more info.

Happy Sunday to you all!

Serendipity Market

is this Saturday at Laurie Anna's Vintage Shop in Canton Texas.  Here's the info.:

Don't miss it or you'll miss the opportunity to see and shop at Laurie Anna's beautiful shop and the opportunity to shop with Kaci and Luann of Patina Green.  Contact either blog for more details.

Benefit for Deb & Matt

If you've ever went through any kind of disaster, fire, flood, then you know just how hard it is to pick up the pieces and start over.  Let alone clean up the mess and wondering just where to begin.  Back in January, Heritage Haus B&B owners, Deb Taylor and Matt Hager were away on vacation and returned to find their home had been flooded due to a 4 day freeze of cold weather and the pipes had bursted.

Her friends have joined together to help them with a benefit this Saturday, Feb. 20th, starting at noon at Lizzy Lou’s on the Square in Round Top Texas.  Please join them for an afternoon of good fun, great food and fabulous live music!

Matt and Deb have been working very hard to get their place restored.  Unfortunately, it will not be ready for the Spring antique show! Insurance is not covering the loss of income. So many friends have banded together to help them with their loss.

There will be:

Great Food !

Gumbo by the “Gumbo King” Daniel Marks

Pizza from Nancy & Chuck Sullivan’s pizza wagon

Juicy hot dogs courtesy of Danny Riebling

Baked goods from all their friends!

Live Music!  Courtesy of the 30 Naked Toes

You can read about what all they've been going through on Deb's blog.  I hope if you are near this area you can stop by to help out Deb and Matt!!!!!!  It's for a good cause.

UPDATE: There's also going to be a Silent Auction!  To Donate an item – contact Diane Tovey at 713-419-8757 or 979-278-3688 or dtovey@theglassanvil.com

My Valentine's Wish For You

My Valentine's Day wish for you: 

(Source)

May the day lead you down a rose covered path,



showering you with beautiful things,



and glorious gifts that only your true love can bring



with a hint of surprise throughout the day



and a glorious table prepared for you to enjoy



with your loved one!


♥ Many wishes to you for a beautiful Valentine's Day!!

40 Days Until the Shows Start!!

Can you believe we are 40 days away from being in Junker's Paradise!  It's actually less than 40 days because some of the shows start the weekend before, so if you are one of the lucky ones that goes out the weekend before then you are closer than you think. 

(Peg of French Vanilla's booth previously at Marburger)

I'm curious how many of you are coming out to the Spring shows this year?  Yes, I'd really like to know and I'd like to know if this is going to be your FIRST TIME out or you've been a faithful junker for many many years that never (or rarely) misses the shows (only a major disaster would keep you away ~ not even a hurricane has kept some of you away).  I've even read where some people plan their weddings around the shows (now that's some serious junkin going on). 

I'd also like to know if you are going to be a vendor and this WILL BE YOUR FIRST TIME selling (Anne are you reading this?)  For you seasoned vendors I'm sure if you can offer any pointers to these sellers they'd much appreciate it.  Curious minds want to know, so please share your experiences at the shows. 

Okay, here are my questions to you:

1.  Is this your first time going to the shows?  If so, what are your questions you have about the shows?  Do you realize just how big the shows are and how many towns this covers?  If you don't, click here to find out.

2.  Will this be your first time to set up as a vendor?  If so, tell us where we can find you.

3.  If you've previously been, has it been a good experience or bad one? 

4.  What is the best thing you have ever found at Round Top or Warrenton (or any of the surrounding towns for that matter)?

5.  What are some of the places you like to eat?  What town are they in?

6.  What are some of the places you like to shop (Zapp Hall, Marburger Farms, etc.)?  Not all the shows start the same day, so you might check here for each show's opening day.

7.  Do you have a favorite vendor?  I know you are probably thinking this is a trick question since so many of you like to be secretative where you shop.  It's not, I'd just like to highlight vendors that others may not know about and ya'll know I'm all for sharing information, my goodness how do you think we found Renee?

8.  How long do you normally stay (you come out for the day or you rent a place and stay several days)?

9.  What advise would you give someone that has never been to the shows (that could be a whole separate post in itself)?

10.  What do you recommend bringing when you come out to shop (shopping cart, food, water, liners to keep things in, cash, etc.)?  Remember some vendors only except cash and many are no longer excepting checks, but some are now excepting credit cards. You just have to check with the individual vendor.

11.  How do you dress for the shows?  I always recommend dressing in layers because the mornings normally start off cool but my mid-afternoon you probably won't need a sweater.  Now if you are coming out for the Junk Gypsy Prom, which this year is on Thursday, April 1st (uh oh April Fools Day), you can dress any way you want from wearing your cowboy boots with your prom dress to dressing as bazaar and weird as you desire to (and no, no one will judge you, we'll just take pics of you and post on the blogs for all to see)!  This is a fun time and not to be missed.  Check out the Elvis boys that showed up last year for the prom:

12.  Will you be attending my Blog Party on Sunday, March 28th at 6pm?  Some of you have let me know and just a reminder that I'm hosting Jo Packham and Gina Galvin this year, click here to read more about it. 

13.  What are the show parties you like to attend?  We always plan for the Clutter Opening Day Party (Friday March 26 @ 4pm), Leftover's Antique Shop Party (Saturday March 27), of course My Blog Party (Sunday March 28), and The Junk Gypsy Party (Thursday April 1st).

14.  What is your most memorable event that happened at the shows (getting stuck in the mud, like last show is one thing that comes to mind but if it was you it may not have been a good thing) or the most memorable person you met at the shows (you just never know who you'll run into there)?

Please let me know your thoughts on the shows.  Now on to last week's Urban Market.  You'll probably have to wait for the weekend to see what I found at The Urban Market last Sunday, but I promise I'll do a post on it.  I also promised to show you who all we hung out with:

Amy of Bloom and Bee Swanky and Beverly (Hills-as my husband called her).  You can see a few things we found in Houston in the back of the truck, but I'll show you more.  Amy's also having a giveaway, so be sure and check out her blog for details.  Happy Friday to you all!!

Please pray for Little Witt

Little Witt will be going in for surgery this morning and the family is asking that at 9am (central time) you please lift him up in prayer.   Witt so needs a miracle!  You can click on his name and you'll be directed to his blog.  I pray that God will guide the Doctor's hands to do what's needed and for complete protection on him.  May his angels surround the operating room and his family.

Thank you for taking the time to pray for him!!

UPDATE:  His surgery has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 7am, please continue to pray!

White Wednesday @ 7 Gates Farm

Since today is another one of Kathleen's White Wednesday's AND it's getting colder and colder here in my part of Texas, I thought I would show you one of my favorite books that I read all throughout the year, "SEASONS AT SEVEN GATES FARM".  It's one of my favorite books published by Country Living and you can get ideas for each season.  Living in Texas all these years, you get used to having an occassional cold day or two, but not as many cold days as we've had this year.  It's been a really cold Winter (can we blame it on 'El Nino').  Anyways, I thought I would show you some of my fav Winter pics from this book.  

I know some of us have received snow this year, not much in my part of Texas, this is just such a pretty Winter Garden House:

I have such a passion for bird houses.

Since it's so cold today, it makes me long for Spring and to visit gardens such as this:



Or maybe sit under an arbor such as this, sipping a glass of sweet tea:



And then again you could have a green house such as this and a garden to be digging in:



A pretty garden Angel for your garden:

We are never satisfied with the weather, before long we'll be wishing for cooler days when the temperature rises to over a 100.  Hope you all are having a great Wednesday and be sure and visit Kathleen's blog for other White Wednesday partipants.