Glorious Garden Antqs Vintage

So here's the deal...

A more organized blogger, like say, Tracey,
would have gotten all her show photos posted

boom, boom, boom....on to the next subject.

But not me, nosirreee.

I am disorganization personified these days,
which explains why I'm still posting my Accumulations

show photos that I snapped over two weeks ago.

Sorry, peeps.

But I promise that these are worth the wait!

They are of my good friend Theresa Cano
of Garden Antqs Vintage's space, and she not only fulfilled

but exceeded every expectation.
Theresa is featuring the wonderful creations of Brenda Harding of

Penn River Designs these days,
so pay special attention to Brenda's lovely pillows, 

lampshades and altered birdcages.

You've waited long enough,
so I'll zip it and let the pictures do the talking...

  

Hey, pretty girl!

Yep, you !

Well done, my talented friend!

Lots more packing and moving this week,
so I hope this post holds ya for a few days!

Have a great week!

Welcome To My Week...

not my house

still not my house

but you get the drift.

***my house***

see ya on the other side!

Bittersweet

So yesterday I began the process of moving stuff out of my booth.

It's bittersweet, but I'm confident that it's the right decision.

Still...

I hate feeling like a quitter.

Not a failure, mind you.

But a quitter.

Before buying the new house...and getting ready to move...

and working a good bit more at the hospital...
and about a million other things...

I was able to devote time to keeping my booth fresh, 
and to re-stocking and re-foofing and all that.

And my monthly check from the mall reflected that effort, absolutely.

But since about late July, the booth has been neglected, 

another casualty in my search for creative fulfillment.

In my blogging journey of self-discovery, 
more than a few identities lie by the wayside.

Shop Owner
Booth Owner
Mixed Media Artist...

Tried on and discarded like so many pairs of shoes.

But now?

I realize now where my dreams lie,
and feel not only confident
but invigorated and excited at what lies ahead.

The best part?

You are all coming with me!

Happy, Happy Thursday!

White Wednesday at Willow Nest

Happy White Wednesday!

And who better to feature on a day devoted to ethereal whites,
than the masters of wonderful, wintry whites,

Linda and Ludmil of Willow Nest.

I was so thrilled to meet these two
at the Accumulations show a couple of weeks back,

and found their space to be every bit as lovely as I had imagined it would be.

Take in the beauty of Willow Nest...

{click pics twice to super size}

Thank you Linda and Ludmil, for allowing this budding photographer
to shoot your glorious space...you made my job soooooo easy!

Happy White Wednesday!

Linking with Kathleen  

at Faded Charm

Gratitude, Part One...

I have some long overdue thanks to give
to a wonderful group of ladies,

generous gals who have blessed me beyond measure in recent days.

I've been the recipient of some amazing bloggy love,
and it's my privilege to now share

their generosity with all of you.

From the beautiful Tracey at French Larkspur

I discovered a little something extra tucked in when I received my issue

of Jeanne d'Arc Living last month...

{over-the-top incredible presentation as always, Tracey!}

You see the smaller package on the right?

Know what was inside?

Look what Tracey tucked in as an amazingly thoughtful housewarming gift...

What a fabulous little book this is! I've worn it out from thumbing it so much.
Thank you, thoughtful, dear Tracey!

But lest you think she's the only generous blogger out there, think again.

One of the sweetest gals ever, Shelly of Bungalow Bling,
mailed me awhile back to say that she had
thought of me right away when she came upon a completely darling vintage cocktail dress.

So whaddaya think Shell did???
That's right, she sent  it to me!

It's *perfection* Shell, I adore it and all the other
incredible goodies you tucked inside, gracias!

But the love doesn't stop here, no ma'am...

My lovely friend Melanie of Pretties and Posies not only sent me these

wonderful tulip bulbs...

But she also made a donation to the American Cancer Society in my name!

Darling Melanie honored several of her friends with this incredible gesture, 

and I really cannot think of a better gift. Thank you, Mel!

So do I have some fabulous friends or what ???

I still have a whole 'nother post coming up filled with even more  riches 

I've received from blog buddies in recent days, and I can't wait to share it all with you!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!