Shameful Really....

It's been so long....I mean so long it's almost embarrasing! Of course it's been busy but honestly it's been so long because google changed the blog format and it wouldn't allow me to upload pics so I pretended it was a non-issue :) Sorry my bad! But for those who are still hanging in there here's what has been going on....

(Mini Boot Section of Shop)

In April we headed out to the infamous Texas Antique Week (AKA Round Top) and set up at Zapp Hall. As always it's tons of fun and there are so many talented people there that you come back flooded with new ideas and inspiration. Of course the Junky Gypsies are there along with Rodeo Royalty which had an amazing Gypsy Wagon...(I Die!) and many others.

(Jewelry in Shop)

 

Right after that we held The Vintage Prom which was a benefit for our local Women's Shelter which went off amazingly well! Such a great night and the community was amazing in their support!

 

 

 

                                          I would wear that Teal Petticoat every day if I could!

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Sherrifs!

 

 

After that we moved on to adding some clothing to the shop which has been the best fun.

 

Rhinestone Crown Cuffs

 

Lots, of great T-shirts, Dresses, and Free Spirit Style Clothing.

 

 

Gypsy & Our Lady T-Shirts

 

The Dove Cote Shop

 

 

1970's Zodiac Cameo Rings

 

 

New Havaianas!!

 

Silk Wrap Bracelet from Sari's

 

 

This week it's off to Atlanta for Scott's Antique Market so if you're in the area please stop by, we'll be at booth 241!

xoxo ASPEN

 

 

 

 

 

Tour of Home St Marys

Last weekend was the Downtown St Marys Tour of Homes and we were lucky enough to be asked to be on it so I wanted to share some pics we took that night of what went down in the way of Christmas decorating. Our shop is run out of our home which is a Historic Home Downtown called the Rudulph House (Christmas Appropriate Huh?). It was built around 1876 per the plaque but I really think it's probably earlier and around The Civil War Era from some history we've dug up.

This was the last official event this month so I'm happy to have it over and have been so successful!

There were around 200 people that came thru our home and shop which was wonderful.

Clawfoot Tub of Christmas Balls~

My little Goat Wagon with a Christmas Vignette of vintage frames and mercury trees~

If you look close b/w the windows there's a glittered stag head...he may stay up all yr!

Blessed Mother Vignette by the Front Windows~

Sorry they turned out so grainy! I think the overload of Christmas lights that were on didn't help!

Such a great night and lots of Goodies in the Store!

The Party Pics

Thank you everyone who came to the Preview Party last week! It was such a great turnout and fun to boot! For those of you who couldn't stop by for a visit I wanted to share some pics~

So we thew this party and basically packe up in our trailer and left for Round Top the next day! It was a lot!! But we are here in Texas and updating our Facebook with the wonderful booths during the day and having a blast so please follow us on Facebook if you can!

Hurricane Beryl & The End of Swimming for the Long Weekend!

I love a good storm and Hurricane Beryl has been a bit a of beast in the past 18 hours.... The wind literally sounded like it was going to rip the trees out of the earth, the cars looked like the might float away (slight exaggeration) but the rain has been non-stop and my mom may still be without power since last night.... thought I would share a couple quick pics I took off the front porch trying not to get soaked~

Orange Hall across the street at 10:30 am

I took advantage of all the rain and set my watering cans out to collect some for watering later~

This is the new water feature in my side yard...similar to a retention pond :)

I had to gather everything up on the porch so it wouldn't be washed or blow away! Beryl has clearly meant the end of swimming and boating related activities this weekend which is good I suppose since I'm a little toasty from the boating experience on Saturday. I do love a good storm as long it doesn't get any closer than it already is.

Enjoy your Memorial Day!

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came to see us yesterday. It was a great show and such a wonderful little downtown area! If you weren't able to come here are some pics of our booth~



"Faux"-Lix

I feel like I came to the party a bit late when it comes to Tolix...you know...those beautiful simple French Cafe chairs that will cost you a mortgage payment but make your patio...kitchen table or balcony look tres tres chic??? I had to do ome research to find out what the bloggers were talking about and turns out I've seen the chair but had no idea what they were called. In case you are like me here's what the vintage look like~

via Google

via Atelier de Campagne

Aren't they just beautiful? They come in a rainbow of colors and there's just something about them that is wonderful...I can' put my finger on it because it really falls outside of my normal range of things I vear towards but let's just say last wk I found these "Faux"-Lix cafe chairs and danced thru the parking lot while unicorns ran by and rainbows appeared, birds sang and well ...ok none of that happened except in my head!

Just take a gander....

Red is SOOO not my color but I feel like these 2 beauties are my children...yes I'm that much in love. I have not decided if I'm taking them to the Fancy Flea or not...decisions, decisions.

I really racked up this week with finds to a total of 3 trailer loads full so I have a MOUNTAIN of work to do in the next 2 weeks. Here's a few of the small things I found too but I promise there are piles more :)

These bad mamba jambas are about 4-5 inches long and I think Brass

French Mustard Jars that just got here in the mail today after their long journey overseas

This preciousness is about 2ft tall and has a chain to hang by. My thought was that it would be an awesome light fixture with a vintage bulb dropped thru the center. I have a matching one a little smaller too. If you don't hear from me don't worry...I only have a lifetime of painting ahead of me in the next 2 weeks :)

Shop Open. Check.

I'm so excited to finally say the shop is all put together and ready for people! It really turned out so much better than I anticapated and is definitely my favorite room in the house! I live in Downtown St Marys in the Historic District so we fortunately have the space to have a shop in our home right on the main street. I wanted to share some pics to entice you all to take a trip to visit :)

Notice the Industrial Rack from the other post??  I'm in love with it!

My new favorite idea is this chicken coop on the wall, I also have one in my workshop so I can store all my supplies and it so unbelievably handy for keeping stuff sorted and out of my way!

Those wonderful baskets are actually English, one is an old mail basket for the railroad and the other is a linen basket for like a hotel...LOVE

We would love for you to stop if you are in the area!

Right now we are open by appointment (912)227-0319 Aspen

or (912)227-0597 Carol

but will post regular shop hours shortly so please feel free to give us a call if you want to come in.

Hope to See You Soon!