My Big News and More Carol Hicks Bolton...

My big news?

It will come later in this post.

A lot of you on Facebook already know it, but for the rest,

patience, my friends.

It's been far too long since I shared some new images

from my sweet friend

Carol Hicks Bolton's shop,

Laboratoire De Design,

so I hope you enjoy seeing the brilliance 

being created on Warehouse Row

right here in Fredericksburg, Texas.

This chair, to my mind, embodies perfectly

Carol's new aesthetic of "raw luxury".

 Stripped of all artifice, and allowing the layers to peel away,

revealing the beauty buried deep within.

The purity and honesty revealed in these pieces

speaks to my belief that beauty is found in that

which has lived a full life, and not necessarily
a pristine one.

I never fail to leave Carol's shop

enchanted and inspired, which has in large part,

brought me back full circle.

Starting this month,

you will be able to find me and my good friend

Shannon of Rusty and Redone 

teaming up and selling our vintage wares

at Fredericksburg's latest shopping hot-spot,
Smitten 

" Smitten is a Fredericksburg original. 
Created by a mom, her daughter, and their friend. 
We carry vintage and new home goods, 
some clothing, local savor, gifts, 
and other delights that you WILL be smitten with! "

It's been a couple of years since I gave up
my antique mall booth, but I am super thrilled
to be a part of this incredible new venture.

The shop is due to open mid-May,
and I'll give you a definite date as the time draws nearer.

I'm excited and scared all at the same time,
but I really do think that y'all will adore this shop.
Destination shopping, for sure.
Along with Laboratoire De Design, of course!

Today we begin the big move into our cozy little
room at Smitten, and I do hope you'll
pay us a visit soon, along with all the other
incredible dealers setting up shop
alongside us.

Smitten
401 E Auguste and S Washington
Fredericksburg, Texas
1 (830) 307-3218

Opening SOON!

Have a wonderful week!

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Ride 'Em Cowgirls! Country Living Fair, Austin...

And a rip-roarin',

bigger than Texas, 

good time was had by all!

Austin, Texas played host to the 2012

Spring Country Living Fair,

and you'd better believe that this gal was there,

getting in everybody's way 

with her big ole' Texas sized camera,

snapping away!

 { photo courtesy Alice Hanson }

 This no-nonsense fella and his buddy

were there to offer one and all a bovine Texas Longhorn
welcome as we made the walk
from one expo barn to another.

 Loved this piece!

I think I'm gonna make one of these myself!

 This lovely gal with the Texas cowgirl purse

is none other than junking buddy number one,

Shannon of Rusty and Redone.

And below, I found the immortal words of

quintessential Texan Lyle Lovett

on the side of this vintage camper...

 Darn right, Lyle!

It's never too late to become a Texan, we're a friendly bunch

and we welcome fer-e-ners ( aka Yankee's )

with open arms!

Just look at the friendly Texans me and Shannon

bumped into later that day at the Junk Salvation Show...

 { front row, Debbie York and Shannon, back row Cherry Hoback, Janie Conley, Cat Daddy and me

photo courtesy Janie Conley }

And to quote my buddy Sue of Vintage Rescue Squad,
wanna see my ab-fab purchase of the day?

This lawn chair with more colors
than a box of Skittles now resides out back
in front of one of our barns. Perfecto!

I have many, many more Country Living Fair

images to share in the days ahead,

as well as an exciting announcement!

Sending each of you

smiles and hugs as big as...

you guessed it,

TEXAS!!!

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Rusty and Redone's AMAZING Spring Sale!

Hello Friends!

I am so excited to be able to share with you

these exclusive preview photos that I shot yesterday

for my junkin' buddy  

Shannon of Rusty and Redone's

amazing Spring Open House sale,
right here in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Details to follow at the bottom of the post.

In the meantime, enjoy the photos, and there are a ton of 'em...

and everything you see will be for sale!

Pretty fantastic stuff, right?

I have a bit of a confession to make...

I've already pre-shopped this great sale,

but fear not...I left y'all some fantastic junk!

Here are the details:

 

When: Saturday, May 5, 2012, 9 am-3 pm
Fredericksburg, Texas

Where: Please email Shannon for address and directions 

if you’re interested in attending

 rustyandredone@verizon.net

What: Vintage Home Goods and Garden Accents

Repurposed and Recycled Wares

Farmhouse, Cottage and Industrial Décor

Cash, Checks, Credit and Debit Cards Accepted

  

Me and Shannon...she's every bit as sweet as she is beautiful!

Pop on by and meet her this weekend!

And be sure to visit both her blog

Rusty and Redone

and her Etsy shop

Shannon's Etsy Shop

Have a beautiful week!

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