Show Girl

Summer is a bit of a Bermuda Triangle for shows...Kind of hit and miss...Spread Out...Nothing Major but good for catching up and planning for the Fall Shows...Which I am SUPER excited about! There are some really great shows we get to be a part of this year and I've been running thru booth ideas and wanted to share some of the inspiration~

I'm thinking of going with a more pale...shimmery...frosty...forest...fall type of feel...basically a magical fall forest of muted neutrals and earthy elements!

I love these interiors that are a combination of mainly neutrals with some dark tones and garden outdoor type elements which make them a bit more "homey".

It's funny how you can find a booth design idea in the smallest most random element....sparkly chandeliers...collections of plates... a nice curve on a chair~

The Scallop on a Table~

Aren't those windows amazing?? and that Chair?

Basically everything about this makes me SWOON~

And a Splash of the perfect Watermelon Pink and French Teal to make it fun.

Can't wait for the Shows!!

Bella Rustica- August 23-24 at Legacy Farms-

http://www.bellarustica.org/

City Farmhouse Barn Show- October 11-12-

http://www.cityfarmhousefranklin.com/pop-up-barn-show.html

xoxo Aspen

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The Pay It Forward Box- GIVEAWAY!

GIVEAWAY of a New Kind!

I wanted to try something a little different, something that would maybe have a little longer effect....maybe brighten someone's day.  So this is my idea....

 

Let's do a giveaway for Shop Owners (online, shows, or storefront) or a Charity or Even an individual who wants to do some good for someone else.

 

I am going to send a Giveaway Box (my Pay It Forward) with at least 10 items....could be all jewelry, could be a mix of jewelry and vintage(!) to an individual who is willing to sell the items in their shop and donate 25% of those proceeds to Paying it Forward in their community or their favorite charity!

 

I will leave the decision of how you Pay it Forward up to the individual who wins....Donate the money how you best see fit with the condition that whoever receives it Pays it Forward as well~

  

How To Enter:

1. Leave me a comment on our Facebook Page letting me know your Business Name and Info

(Email + Website)

 

2. Like+ Share our Page and the Giveaway Link

 

3. Start Paying It Forward= For Each Act of Paying It Forward you will get an additional entry in the Giveaway! Just leave me a note on our Facebook Page letting me know when you have!

 

4. The Winner will need to update us at the end to let us know how the Donation was used to help someone out <3

 

The Dove Cote Brocante on Facebook

thedovecoteshop@gmail.com

 

Let's Do Some Good!

xoxo Aspen

 

 

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!

Photo Area

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!

Vintage Aprons!

I don't know what it is about an apron that I love...the full form fitted aprons, the half aprons, the mini "apron" belts. I love them all. I think it's because it's almost like playing dress up and they are so functional it just makes them that much more loveable!

Here are some of our new ones I'm drooling over~

Cherry Print with Ruffle Front

$22

Grey & Blue Polka Dot~

$22

Pink & Grey with Ruffled Skirt~

$28

Vintage Green with Banded Waist~

$22

Vintage Pensylvania Dutch Half Apron~

$14

Smocked Gingham Half Apron~

$14

The Lavender "Gracie"

$14

When I was trying them on the mannequin ("Josephine") I almost became a little jealous but that's not weird at all right??



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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~



Off to the Fancy Flea Market!

We are up and packing the truck and heading out this afternoon! We have so many new things and are really excited to have a booth and also see all the other booths. We are Vendor #176 and are located on

E Lemon St closer to the Lake Mirror. Hope to see you there!



My Home

I had to take pics of my stuff for a show application today so I thought I would share a few pics of my home today. They are still a work in progress but I just redid a few of the pieces and love the new paint and colors.

This is in my living Room~ I just repainted the little desk and got the little house from my Mom and the little metal chair is actually going to the next show we do (Fancy Flea in Lakeland, FL)

I love this rack that's in my Dining Room. It sits over a great table but it was not in any condition to be photographed today! I'm still working on what I put on the shelves but I love the little Austrian Saint on the right side above the sweet French Mary.

I tried and tried to get a better pic but the sun kept bleaching out the side of the photo so this is the best I could do! This is my newest dining room addition and it is so wonderful in person. I'm off to go paint more furniture and prepare for upcoming shows and getting the shop ready to open :)

Have a wonderful night.

Aspen