Antique Week in Review....

If you're new to my blog, or somehow missed the news,
I spent a week towards the end of March
in Warrenton/Round Top, Texas documenting the phenomenal Antique Week.

I was there as a seller, but as an observer as well.

I had literally hundreds of images to pore through,
and still have many left to go.

Here's the best of what's left.

Enjoy!

some think it's a bit cryptic, I think it's utterly fab!

 dreamy blue sofa courtesy of the divine Theresa Cano.

 irreverent vignette courtesy of me!

My beautiful friend Angelique gifted me
with this lovely beeswax collage she made!

and pretty maids all in a row

Have a beautiful Wednesday!

 

A Whole New World

Faithful friend, you have served me well....

You opened up a whole new world to me

You've taken me places I've never been

And shown me things I've never seen

You've helped me see old things in a new light

And you've opened up a world of possibilities to me.

Thank you, my trusty Canon Power Shot A1100 IS!

All the shots you've seen in this post were taken
with my Canon point and shoot,
aided and abetted by photo editing courtesy of yours truly.

Since my POST from two days ago asking for camera advice,
I've narrowed it down to two choices...

The previously mentioned Nikon D5000 and now the Canon Rebel XSi.

I never knew when I started blogging almost 9 months ago
that I would fall in love with photography to the extent that I have.
I knew that I loved writing more than life itself,
but this whole new, beautiful world as viewed through the lens
has been a huge, unexpected, glorious surprise to me.

I love what I see through the viewfinder,
and can't wait to take it to the next level.

Thanks for looking!

Happy Tuesday!

The Fabulous Flying Bee Giveaway!

Happy Monday, Everyone!

Are you ready for some fabulous giveaway goodness?

Well, look no further, because I've got the 411
on one of the best giveaways right here!

But before I spill it on the free loot, I'd like to call attention
to my beautiful friend Adrienne of The Flying Bee.

After taking a little break to re-group and re-stock, s
he has just re-launched her wonderful Etsy Shop!

Number Tiles 1-2-3 available via The Flying Bee

Aren't those just utterly fun and fab?

And that's not all, no ma'am! Adrienne has lots more to offer you,
the discriminating vintage shopper...let's have a look, shall we?

And this....just look...

Don't you LOVE it?

You want it, don't ya?

Well neener-neener, I just ordered it
from Adrienne's rockin' SHOP!

Before you miss out on any more of Adrienne's one-of-a-kind vintage treasures,
bee smart and head on over and grab some of your own!

But on to the giveaway!

To celebrate her 100th Post, Adrienne's is offering one lucky winner some wonderful treasures...

The first part of the giveaway will feature some winsome Spring items just to beautify your nest...

Adorable!

And that's not all.

a sweet little cream pitcher

a white milk glass ruffle-top vase

And this gorgeous vintage linen tea towel with embroidered trim.

But if you thought Adrienne was finished, well, you'd bee wrong!

Nope, she has one more trick up her sleeve, and it's a beauty!

Do y'all know Tara from Blondie 'n' SC?

Of course you do.

Sweet Tara was such a big help when Adrienne was getting her shop set up,
that's she's giving the lucky winner a $20 gift certificate 
to either of Tara's incredible Etsy Shops!

And Tara, wanting to spread the love just a little bit more,
has thrown in one of her darling vintage aprons to add to the giveaway.

So cute!

So......bee a smart cookie and head on over
to Adrienne's hive to enter, and tell her I sent ya!

Wishing you all a marvelous Monday!

I've Got You In My Sights, Buddy...

Oh yes, Mr. Nikon D5000, you will be mine.

So....

All you shutterbugs out there...

Will a DSLR be that much better 

than my Canon Digital Point & Shoot?

What camera do you use?

Thanks!