The Junk Fairy blew me kisses

I didn't want to get out of bed yesterday. It was Saturday; my bed was so, so soft and warm. I stretched and stretched and finally made my feet hit the floor. I wasn't moving fast by any stretch of the imagination. My goal today was to get more of my Christmas shopping done and didn't feel like I wanted to rush into the madness.On the way to the mall, I stopped at an estate sale here in town. I didn't expect to find anything because it was already an hour into "half-price day". I made a bee line to the garage. Forget the furniture and household - my first order of business is usually the garage, shed, and outbuildings. I like the boxes of "treasures". You never know what you will find and I love the "thrill of the hunt". I don't even always take time to see what all is in the box. If it looks interesting at first glance, I pick it up and keep hunting. Let's just say that the Junk Fairy blew me kisses. I am a sucker for old door knobs, keys and the like. Can't seem to pass them up.
I also couldn't pass up a plastic bag full of plastic bags, full of Barbie accessories. They didn't have a price on them so I guess that is why they were still there. The assistant took the bag to the guy in charge and when she brought it back to me with the price, it was all I could do not to start grinning ear to ear in fear that he would change his mind.

Let's just say that I got all of this and more for less than the price of a large pizza and a drink. Yes, the Junk Fairy definitely blew me sweet kisses.

It pays the rent

I am fortunate to be able to also offer up my art pieces in my antique shop booth as well as furniture and smalls. In fact, my art is what is paying the bills. Literally. A couple of weeks ago, the owner called me and said that there was a lady in the shop who wanted to know if I could make 25 of these. SURE! They would pay for 4 months of my rent. After I hung up, I danced a little jig. Don't get excited. I'm sure that I looked like Elaine from that Seinfeld episode.

We are in!

Our move in day finally arrived! Everyone was shaking their heads when they saw just how much stuff we were planning to stuff into our booth. I had it all in my garage for over a month, so I can tell you how much space I was going to need.


Each one of us has our own area of talent and between us all, we got everything arranged in a pleasing way. I am so thankful for my DH who helped us. He loaded it all in his great big Ford truck, helped lug it all in to the shop, and put our displays together.


Joan has done visual merchandising professionally. Need I say more? She has a real eye for placement. Joan was solely responsible for all the display in the consignment shop that I used to belong to. My hat is off to her.


Betty shows a fine attention to detail. She is a master with her paintbrush. Her painted pieces are stunning. She also has a couple of online shops where she markets her pieces. She is beginning to receive special orders from local ladies who have seen her work. They want her to work her magic on furniture they have in their home. I can tell you - this girl is going places!



I just know we will be happy in our new "home".

Repurposed Rubber Stamp Holder

I repurposed this old rubber stamp carousel to be an unusual flower vase. I used 5 bottles to give it nice balance, but it could have up to 10 bottles in it. The bottles used to be used as spice jars. Since I've been cooking for awhile, I no longer like to use the spice racks. I would rather keep the spices in their original containers. When I first got married, I thought that they would look great on display in my kitchen. Turns out, you have to dust them when they are on display.

Sinton score

She shopped. She scored! I met my friend, Betty in Sinton yesterday for lunch and shopping. We had a lovely lunch at Odom's. Jean serves a wonderful chicken salad. YUMM! After lunch,we hit 3 wonderful antique shops. I love small towns!

Drumroll, please!

First of all, I would like to thank each and every one of you for stopping by. I enjoy the visits and lovely comments. I also enjoy stopping by your blogs and seeing what you are up to. Well, here goes . . . Good luck to each of you!

. . . and the lucky winner is Couture de Papier. She has a lovely blog. Be sure to stop by and check it out. I can't wait to see what she does with her prize.

Come back soon!

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