Best of Christmas, Best of Fredericksburg

I hope you all had a very happy and

blessed Christmas!

I've never been a big decorator

for the holidays.

I don't do full-blown, decking the halls

sort of stuff, just little touches here and there.

Here are a few from

around the farmhouse.

And I'm really happy to be able

to share with all of you our brand new edition

of the local, high quality, glossy guide to

anything and everything our beautiful

town of Fredericksburg, Texas has to offer.

It's 100 pages of insider tips, and must-see places,

interesting articles and helpful maps,

and best of all.....it's FREE!

Best of Fredericksburg Magazine

I'm lucky enough to have my photography

featured in multiple ads in this new issue,

as well as four brand new full-page ads for

my wonderful clients and friends!

Red Baron Antique Mall

Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquites

Friendship Lane Center for Cancer Care

 and my shoots for

Cotton Haus, Clover Haus and Canary Haus B&B's

I did more work for the magazine,

but these are the brand new ads for 2014.

I'm looking forward to lots

of new adventures in the New Year,

and the best part, as always,

is taking all of you along with me!

Wishing you and yours

the best and Happiest of New Year's!

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Christmas Giveaway Winner!

Only a quick post today,

then a break to enjoy the holidays....

The winner of the

Vintage Rescue Squad 2014 Dreaming of Junking Calendar

is

Shirley from Shirley Stitches.

Congrats, Shirley!

If you send me your mailing address,

I'll get that out to you in the mail

just before the Christmas rush.

And just in time for the New Year!

Be safe everyone,

and Merry Christmas!!!

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Christmas Calendar Giveaway at Fiona & Twig!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED

'Twas the week before Christmas....

and I decided to have an impromptu

giveaway for my blog followers!

Just like last year,

I'm super happy to announce 

that the brand new,

2014 Dreaming of Junking Calendar

from Sue at

Vintage Rescue Squad

is available for all you junkers,

antiquers, and flea marketeers!

And I'm lucky enough to have two

photos included in this years calendar.

I'm Miss January! 

I'm offering one of these

fabulous calendars to one lucky follower,

as well as a couple of other goodies, too!

From Sue at VRS....

 "...As always, this year's calendar features 

the photography of some of the best junkers (and me), 

showcasing the vintage treasures and displays we adore. 

Each month has a gorgeous color photo guaranteed 

to slake your junking jones when you're trapped at your desk, 

but wish you were at an antique show or flea market.

I've included dates of most major US flea markets 

and antique shows nationwide—from Warrenton/Round Top and Brimfield, 

to smaller local and regional shows! 

Plan those junk jaunts and girlfriend getaway weekends in advance....

These are standard 11" x 8.5" calendars 

and are spiral bound, on glossy paper. 

These are wall calendars to hang in your office or home."

Here's my photo for January...

And just because I'm in the

giving mood, I want to tuck in

a couple of extras, too.

Like one of my coveted

vintage French postcards...

Aren't they just

the amorous pair?!

And I have another nifty 

surprise to tuck in, but for now, 

I'm keeping it quiet....but it's good. :-)

Winning is as easy as 

simply being a follower of this blog,

the easiest way being via 

Google Friend Connect.

You can find the "join this site" button

on my right sidebar....scroll down just a bit...

click it, become a follower,

and that's it!

 Then, be sure to leave a comment here

on this post letting me know that you've

become a follower of Fiona and Twig

or that you're already a follower,

and I'll toss your name into the hat.

Blog, Facebook or Tweet about this
for extra chances.
Just leave a comment
for each way you share.

I'll announce the winner this coming

Monday, December 23rd,

and get it in the mail the same day

Good Luck!

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Giveaway Coming Soon!

That would be real  soon,

as in starting tomorrow!

I'm delighted to be offering 

one lucky follower a 

coveted, most excellent

2014 Dreaming of Junking Calendar

from the High Priestess of Junk,

Sue of Vintage Rescue Squad.

Sue has honored me each year

by including my photos in her beautiful calendar,

and this year, I'm fortunate enough 

to have two photos featured!

She's also chosen some other really

wonderful blogger / photographers,

such as Cat Geiger of

Petticoats on the Prairie,

Laura of 52 Flea,

and Sue herself.

I'll be back tomorrow

with all the details,

and also an extra added surprise

to be included in the giveaway!

In the meantime,

I hope you'll pay me a visit over

on my Facebook biz page

to see all the latest photo shoots

and mischief I've been getting into!

Anne Lorys Photography

And remember to follow

this blog via Google Friend Connect.

You just click where it says

"Join This Site"

and that's it. 

You're In!

See you tomorrow!

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Poll Question

For the past couple of months,

I've changed this to a comment free blog.

No pressure for y'all to leave comments,

just read and run.

The truth is, I've been spending

increasing amounts of time

over on my Facebook business page,

Anne Lorys Photography,

and I've felt pulled and divided,

and yep, undecided.

{ rhyme unintentional }

Well, I'm opening up comments

for this post, because I want your feedback.

Do you LIKE "no comment" blogs?

There are actually others out there.

Would you prefer to be able to comment?

Why or why not?

Cast your vote!

Edited to add:

It was suggested by a commentor that by closing

my blog to comments, I wasn't interested in hearing what

you guys have to say.

100% untrue.

This blog has been open to comments

for 4 years, and it's only been in the past couple of months

that I've closed comments here

and instead directed people over

to my Facebook biz page in order

to dialogue with me.

Just wanted to clear that up.

Anyway....

you can't have a blog post

without a photo, so here's a pretty picture

to sweeten the deal!

XO,

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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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