Genie in a Bottle

The talented Michelle of  Vintage Junky is throwing a bash
over on her blog, and it's all about what's on our wish lists.
This post should pretty much write itself, as it's no trouble whatsoever
for me to rattle off about a dozen things in record speed that I'm jonesing for!

Now this might be a surprise to some,
but surely not to those that know me well.

Number one on my wish list is to be a published author....

Okay, a bit grandiose, I'll admit. 

And actually, I had a series of articles published many moons ago 

for a South Texas newspaper, but I'm talking about really being a published author. 

Ya know, on the scale of New York Times Bestseller List, 

Oprah's Book Club Fave...you get the picture.

So all you bloggers out there with literary or publishing connections, 

if you like what you're reading here even a smidge, 

pitch me to your peeps and let's get me a book deal!

Next up....

My own brick and mortar store.

Filled with all the wonderful things we all know and love...as my tag-line goes, 

"antiques, retro, industrial and whimsy for the home and garden." 

Perhaps I'm inching closer to attaining this particular wish. 

I opened my first booth in an antique mall. 

I'm going to Warrenton as a dealer in the Spring. 

I keep threatening to start up an Etsy shop. 

I suppose this will be the next logical progression, God and the economy willing.

And finally, because it's getting late and I'm tired, 

I'm going to hold to the traditional three wishes per customer paradigm.

Last up?

A beautiful 19th century stone house in Fredericksburg, Texas.

I've coveted these beauties for years now, 

and ruefully drive past them every time I head to the 'burg for some shopping. 

They may be drafty and plagued with all sorts of renovation issues, 

but to me, it has dreamhouse written all over it.

And you? What's on your wish list?

Head on over to

Vintage Junky

and join the party!