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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faded charm for white wednesday

Thank you Fifi and Romantic Prairie Style!

Happy Monday!

Just a quick post to start the week off,

as many projects await, chiefly a mountain of photo editing.

But I wanted to encourage all of you,

if you haven't already, to grab a copy of

the incomparable Fifi O'Neill's brand new magazine

Romantic Prairie Style

I've barely been able to put my copy down 

since grabbing it last week, and as an extra added bonus...

I was fortunate enough to have one of my photos

featured in the premiere issue!

I myself collect white enamelware, 

but I snapped this photo

of some of Linda Marcov's 

lovely pink  French enamelware

during my shoot last year at their home.

 Thank you so much, Fifi!

You honor me by including me in such fine company....

Congratulations Fifi, on a job well done!

Now...on to photo editing!

Coming up in the days ahead, many images from 

my visit to the Country Living and Junk Salvation

shows this past weekend.

Have a great week!

Warrenton Round-Up, Spring 2012

It took me long enough,

but I'm finally posting some of the images from my

quick trip to Round Top and Warrenton last month.

I only had time to pop over and see two of my favorite gals,

but they always provide more than enough beauty

to quench my thirst for gorgeous junk!

Both these ladies have had their wares featured in the pages

of Romantic Country, so you know they're doing something right.

First up is my lovely friend Christie Connelly's

space at Sommerfeld Place in Warrenton.

And no trip will ever be complete unless I head over

for a visit and a hug from Sweet T herself,

Theresa Cano of Garden Antqs Vintage.

Here's just a taste of Theresa's brillinace...

 And then there was this  member of the royal family,

third cousin, twice removed...

Gorgeous Sue of Vintage Rescue Squad.

She's the real deal...a fantastic writer, quick witted,

a helluva pool player, and just a fabulous gal with a killer

eye for fantastic junk.

I don't have as many photos of my quick trip

to Warrenton as in years past, but it's one of the trade offs 

I've had to make of late. I'm not able to stay as long, don't have time

to edit as many photos, as life is pulling me in about

a thousand other directions.

But I will never be too busy to make the trip

for Antique Week to support these fabulous friends

and glean some much needed inspiration

from these brilliantly creative minds.

And now, it's off to the amazeballs

Country Living Fair

in Austin this weekend!

Photos and full report to follow.

Have a wonderful day!

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 common ground

at the picket fence 

savvy city farmer

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{ photo taken April 20, 2012 }

Remember this pretty girl?

That's our baby, Belle.

Well, not really a baby. She's 10 years old, which technically

makes her an old gal.
I can relate.

This past Thanksgiving, Belle lost her right eye in a tragic

scuffle with our other pup.

Ouch.

He is happily reunited with his former owners,

and our old girl Belle is carrying on as if

nothing ever happened.

Ahhh, to only be that resilient myself.

She is forever smiling and winking at us,

which serves as a constant reminder not to

sweat the small stuff.

News Flash: Ultimately, it's all small stuff.

Hug your fur babies today. :-)

Giveaway Winner, Etc...

Happy Friday!

As seen outside one of our barns...

And old tractor seat, a random brick, and an old

mailbox that I found with the letter "A" on it.

Just like it was waiting especially for me, I like to think.

Lots going on here.

I joined a gym the other day after 5 years of relative inertia.

That last ten pounds is hella stubborn, so I'm gonna

just elliptical my belly away. That's the plan, anyway.

Headed into the big city Saturday for a class on

advanced indoor or studio lighting for photographers.

Considering myself primarily a natural light photographer,

I really need to work on my lighting skills, especially

as I'm shooting more and more homes and interiors.

I'm on the verge of hiring a highly recommended

local seamstress to whip me up some lovely

linen roman shades for the living room.

It'll be pricey, but I've seen her work, and it

will be sooooo lovely!

Oh, and the bestest news of all!
This June, me and my husband are planning a road trip
up to Missouri, so that I can meet face to face
some of my absolute besties in the whole world!

We will be bunking with number one bestie
Debra of Common Ground,
and have plans to meet up ( again ) with another bestie
and mentor, Carol Spinski, with hopes to connect with
sweet Debbie Dusenberry who I had the delight of finally
getting to meet in Round Top earlier this month.
And last but not least, my undisputed sister from another mother,
my idol, my prayer partner, my texting and e-mail and phone buddy,
the incomparable Elizabeth Maxson.

I'm super excited for this trip,
as it is sure to be a week full of wonderfulness.  :-)

Oh, and you say you want a winner?

Okay, I've got one for ya....

Judy at French Laundry,

you're the lucky winner of the tea towels,

courtesy of Sheila at Tattered Goods.

Just send me your address and I'll get those

right off to you!

Have a fabulous weekend in your

little corner of the world!

Making Progress in Our Living Room

It's been a looooooong time coming,

but I finally have a few new photos to share

of the progress we've made on getting the cottage

decorated and fixed up.

I've had a handful of vintage mirrors I've wanted

to get hung over the sofa, and The Mr.

was always more than willing to do it,

but I kept dragging my feet. Until yesterday.

Here's the finished result!

There's a nice shot of my most beloved
Carol Hicks Bolton designed sofa.

There is still much to be done,
but I'm reveling in these small victories.

Have a wonderful week!