Pearl...

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I adore the clothing from Magnolia Pearl. I do believe that the pieces Robin designed for the Fall show were my favs to date. I went to the show with a budget in mind to spend on new pieces, and well let's just say that plan had to be abandoned... The pantaloons with the old-fashioned trap door are to die for, and I love love the pieces I got in the gorgeous shade of chocolate brown. I will live in these pieces for sure.

As always their booth was jaw-dropping... Details like you've never seen... And Robin and John? The sweetest, most genuine people you will ever meet...

Love you both...

Pillow Talk

One of my favorite things to bring to the Marburger show this time was a fab selection of burlap pillow slipcovers from Petit Coterie. Michelle does fabulous work and the pillows were a hot item. She also sells on etsy if you'd like to check her out. Thanks Michelle, you rock the burlap world...

Branching Out

So, in the past I have featured the booths of my peeps~~French Vanilla, TOT, and Judy Hill (more to come on her later), Magnolia Pearl (never fear, she's coming), and this time I wanted to show some of my other friends and show dealers who just always knock it out of the park.

Our dear friends Donna and Franklin's booth...



Terry had a fabulous church pulpit...


Mo of Rubbish fame...



More of fabulous Doris' booth...



Terri of Garden Worthy...



French Pear...

WHITE WEDNESDAY~~MARBURGER

Two of my favorites at Marburger happen to be among my very best friends as well. Peg and John Van Dyne aka French Vanilla, and Teresa and Craig Smith aka Time Worn Interiors always rock out their booths and make great subjects for WHITE WEDNESDAY...

Peg and John





TOT and Craig

The Belle Of The Ball

If you are lucky enough to know Theresa Cano of the infamous Garden Antqs Vintage then you know why I call her the Belle of The Ball. She is charming, beautiful, her smile is infectious, she just gives off an aura. As if it isn't enough that she is a wife, mother of two, has a real job, and has booths at two antique malls~~she also sets up twice yearly at Zapp Hall in Warrenton and hosts a fabulous blog party. Her last party was over the top! Fabulous food, wine, tons of bloggers~~some from as far away as France, and a book signing to boot.


There's Ms. Cano on the left giving some direction to none other than Deb and CD from Talking Trash, who also had a fab booth at Warrenton.


A crowd gathers around the book signing table.


Okay so here's where I have to out myself about my poor memory for names... The handsome dude on the left is the owner of Park Hill Collections (sorry I forgot your name), in the middle is the fabulous Melanie of Seed Box Antiques, and sorry I never met the woman on the right... tsk tsk.


The grub.


Stan Williams author of The Find.


More bloggers getting to know each other.

And now for pics of T's booth. She had a lot of nature and botanical themes going on, and I think she is the only other person I know who loves wasp nests like I do. She has tons of them...





Here's an inside tip for shopping in T's booth~~rumor has it that when Mr. Garden Antqs Vintage is manning the booth you are likely to get DEEP discounts... Just kidding Theresa!! You go Cruz...

Fabulous Fall Decorating

There has been some talk lately in the blogging world about fall and holiday decorating. Some people love it - others don't. Here are some pictures of a house that I have photographed before (Saratoga Style). I love what they have done - although over the top, I am sure for some.

Even though I, and most people, can not afford the volume of pumpkins and gourds shown here, there are some great take away ideas that we all can use. Keep your decorations natural - no plastic! Use a variety of materials - pumpkins, baskets, gourds, mums, cabbage, hay, and vines. Keep your decorating cohesive - every lamp post is done the same as are the displays lining the walkways and near the back gates. Decorate the entire house (if you can) - not just parts.

The walkway leading to the front of the house is lined on both sides.

Close up of the front walkway. Notice the jockey statue - a tradition in Saratoga Springs. Most are painted in the color of the owner's racing stable silks.

Looking inside the front gate. Look how big those pumpkins are!

Close up of one of several lamp posts surrounding the house. Notice the statue of the ballerina. I am sure she is a tribute to the New York City Ballet which is in residency here during the summer.

The front fence also is covered. If you look close you will see a horse statue in the background. This horse is one of several made by local artists which are on display through out Saratoga Springs. It is hard to tell from my picture but this is a chocolate horse with a gold foil wrapper. One of the ears has been "bitten" off.

Close up of the front fence. Love the hay hanging down and all the vines wrapping around the pumpkins and gourds.

The side gate also includes an abundance of decor.

Close up of the side gate including another jockey statue. This one is painted differently than the one at the front of the house - same colors, different silks pattern.

Finally - even the planters surrounding the house have smaller pumpkins. I hope you enjoyed seeing this beautiful house all decorated for fall. It is truly a treat to drive by and see. A big thank you to the homeowners for sharing their holiday spirit with all of us!

Leftovers~~Brenham Texas

If ever in Brenham, Texas please do yourself a favor and drop by Leftover's. Now they probably won't be hosting a bash like the one we get to attend, but still the shop will knock your socks off honey. This time they had decked the room with the gorgeous stone fireplace out in Christmas finery~~including huge white bears! OMG! Thanks for your Texas size hospitality Michael and Ed!



The girls~~Lauri(2Chippys), Lisa(LaRustique Market), moi, TOT(Time Worn Interiors), and Teresa(Garden Antqs Vintage)




Teresa and Lisa