The Best Way to Spend a Thursday

I spent yesterday on a ladder.

On a ladder.

You have no idea what a big deal that is for me.

I don't like ladders, for the same reason I don't

like the idea of riding a horse.

It's not the ladder or the horse I don't like,

it's the idea of falling off of either

that I'm not crazy about.

I'm ridiculously clumsy and accident prone,

but I did it anyway.

I conquered a fear, and I did it because

I love the people who asked me to do so,

and they were so, so worth it.

I've been fortunate enough to be asked to help

in my own small way get my friend

Carol Hicks Bolton's new shop

all gussied up and glorious for this Saturday's

spectacular Magnolia Pearl fashion show

at Carol's divine new shop.

So why was I on the ladder?

I was filling hanging mason jars 

with dried beans and then placing candles

inside....lots and lots and lots of candles!

It's going to look beyond stunning once it all comes together....

heck, it already looks mind-blowingly gorgeous, 

and there is still much to be done.

I'll be headed back today to see what help I can offer,

and I can't wait to see what new talent I learn today!

To those who have asked, I will not be shooting photos

at this event...I'm strictly going as a guest.

But if you are extra patient, you will see this event 

in print sometime soon, as a most wonderful group of
photographers, chiefly Amy Scarborough,

will be shooting this for a wonderful publication

to be released in the future.

I can't spill more now, 'tis not my story to tell.

But, oh how happy I am to be a part of it all!

And it's because of the likes of

Robin and John,

Carol, Tim and Family,

Binky and Ron,

and everyone else associated with this store,

this show, and this wonderful, joyous collection

of artists and muses.
Your passion for what you do makes my heart sing!

The aforementioned group are not only the most talented folks

I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, they are

also the most genuinely kind and giving as well.

They not only make me want to be
a better artist via my photography,

but a better person as well.

Thank you my friends!

It's good to be me these days...

good friends, good times, endless inspiration.

I have no complaints,
only thanks for God's abundant blessings.

I hope to see you this Saturday....TOMORROW!

Magnolia Pearl's Fashion Imaginarium

Saturday, February 18th, 6pm

Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquites

Laboratoire de Design
301 S Lincoln
Fredericksburg, TX

 830-997-5551

Happy Weekend!

all photos taken at

Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquites

Laboratoire de Design

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