Treasures and Trinkets-Red Baron Antique Mall

Without a doubt,

my absolute favorite antique mall

in all of Fredericksburg, or pretty much anywhere,

has got to be 

Red Baron Antique Mall.

Not only is it a treasure trove

of fabulous vintage finds,

but it's also owned and operated

by some of the nicest people

you will ever meet.

I was lucky enough to photograph

the mall for a new ad campaign,

and I'm thrilled to share a few shots

with you here.

This post is dedicated to sweet Shawn

and also to our big and burly, funny, sarcastic,

loving, generous, wonderful,

sorely missed, guardian angel Henry.

Godspeed, my friend.

Go see them!

They've got a little bit of everything,

and it's all incredible.

Here's whatcha need to know...

502 W Main

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

830-990-2329

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A Timeless Menagerie Christmas!

"It's beginning to look a lot like...."

well, you know!

 I paid a visit last week
to the fabulously festive 

Christmas Open House

at the enchanting Fredericksburg, Texas shop,

Timeless Menagerie.

I attended in order to photograph the event,

but also got an extra added bonus....

I got to play Santa photographer, too!

I took lots more photos,

but these are being held back for

a possible Holiday 2014 magazine feature.

I hope you enjoy a little taste

of Christmas, Fredericksburg style!

You walk down through the narrow courtyard,

and upon opening the doors,

you're greeted with 

all the splendor you see above!

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Marie Antoinette ornaments.

Marie Christmas!

Why, this soiree was such a big deal

that the jolly fat man made a special trip

just for the occasion.
Just look at that precious face!
You KNOW she's been a good girl this year!

Lori always has a great selection

of pillows for every season or holiday.

And speaking of....

Here's shop owner Lori Smithers,

telling St. Nick what she wants for Christmas.

Methinks she'd like a return trip to France,

only this time, with her good pal Anne Lorys in tow.  ;-)

If you haven't discovered this gem of a shop,

please make it a point to pay Lori and the good folks

at Timeless Menagerie a visit!

215 W Main Suite C

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

830-307-3162

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Published in Romantic Homes~Christmas at Binky la Faye

I am super happy, thankful and proud

to have my work featured in 

Romantic Homes Magazine

once again!

This go 'round, I had the privilege

of photographing Christmas as found

at my beautiful friend Binky Morgan's

Llano, Texas shop, 

Binky la Faye.

Binky's shop was featured

in the coveted "Shopkeeping" section,

where fabulous retailers get to share 

their tips and tricks of the trade.

Binky's twist on Christmas

is equal parts vintage, romantic and just plain magic.

Here are the original photos used

in the magazine feature...

Enjoy!

There's lots of wonderful shopping

in Llano, Texas, and well worth the drive.

And if you'd like to take a peek

at the Shopkeeping feature I photographed

for Carol Hicks Bolton

and featured in

Romantic Homes Magazine

earlier this year,

click HERE.

Thank you Binky and Ron,

Jacqueline, Meryl and everyone at

Romantic Homes!

Always an honor.

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving Week!

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Thank You, Carol Hicks Bolton!

In the mid 1990's,

I made a pilgrimage as often as I could,

a journey only a handful of miles away

geographically....

but a million miles away 

in every other sense.

Homestead, Room No. 5, Idle Hours,

American Higgledy Piggledy...

I would walk the aisles of their many

stores on Main St., Fredericksburg, Texas

and dream.

My creative aesthetic was being shaped

and formed, and I was being influenced

by a woman I would, at that time, 

only ever meet briefly, once....

a long, long time ago.

The past few years,

I've had the remarkable good fortune

to not only get to know

Carol Hicks Bolton

and her family, but to love them, too.

The fact that I've found myself

being her website photographer

and have actually collaborated creatively

multiple times with this design genius 

is just too freaky-amazing for me 

to even wrap my head around.

Here is the new ad...

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I owe you so many debts

I can never repay, sweet Carol.

Thank you. 

LOVE YOU!!!

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Busy, Busy, Busy!

Wow!

October and November have been super busy

months for me, with regards to photo shoots.

But I'm hardly complaining, quite the contrary.

I've been fortunate enough to have a 

feature article on the magazine stands now,

and another one coming out this month.

And in between, I've been keeping busy

doing shoots for local clients,

such as my friend Melissa Mabery,

who owns a trio of darling bed and breakfasts,

Cotton Haus, Clover Haus and Canary Haus.

I shared my shoot at Cotton Haus with you

HERE,

and today, I'm back to give you

a few peeks at the charming Clover Haus.

Bright and cheery!

Who wouldn't want to stay here?

Just inside the front door,

a wall of vintage mirrors graces the foyer.

And this....I have no words.

So simple, so unexpected, so freaking amazing!

Each of the "Haus" B&B's has three bedrooms,

and at Clover Haus, you can grab a comfy seat

by the fireplace in the master bedroom sitting area.

I'm so impressed with Melissa's ability

to create such unique and tranquil spaces.

Each B&B truly has its own personality.

I can't wait to share Canary Haus 

with you next time!

To book a reservation,

here's the info:

Clover Haus B&B in Fredericksburg, Texas

505 E Creek St. 

830-456-2513

Happy Week!

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Part Two-My Flea Market Decor Magazine Feature

I came, I saw,

I took a few hundred photos!

And the lovely folks at

Flea Market Decor Magazine

were kind enough to print my story and photos

of Jill Elliott's lovely Frederickburg, Texas home in their 

Winter 2013 Issue.

But I'd be quite the remiss blogger

if I didn't share more 

of the captivating Elliott residence.

Jill is the owner of 

Haberdashery Boutique

here in Fredericksburg, and an accomplished designer

in her own right.

Not only can she put together

a drop-dead gorgeous ensemble

for an evening out, she also knows

more than a thing or two about creating

a home which not only radiates warmth

and character, but also provides endless inspiration.

Enjoy!

And don't forget to click this link here

Published in Flea Market Decor, Part One

to see all the beauty I shared 

from the Elliott dwelling last week!

A Jill Elliott lampshade,

created on the fly. This gal is amazing!

Another one of Jill's "girls".

Hill Country comfort

meets Old World charm.

Quintessentially Fredericksburg.

And who doesn't love a vintage glider,

accessorized with colorful, oil-cloth pillows? 

A bedroom fit for a princess....

Jill's daughter, in fact!

And speaking of....

A sweet little doll of a girl,

Jill's daughter is.

I'll be sharing even more of the Elliott home

in the days ahead. But please grab a copy

of the brand new, Winter 2013

Flea Market Decor, to read my story

and learn more about Jill.

Have a happy and blessed week!

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