Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Fall Comes to the "Creek"

It's Here!
Fall has arrived at my Spring Creek booth space.

Now if you don't count the temperature outside,
or the fact that it still says August on the calendar,
you wouldn't know the difference.




I grabbed my man with the muscle
(that would be the two-wheel dolly)
and we headed to Ozark to make the transformation.



While we were there several other dealers were putting
their own touch of fall on the place.



OK, I've said it a million times before,
and I will a million times more
but...
I just LOVE FALL!



I have renewed energy
and that feeling of wanting to cozy up the nest takes over.



I love the earth colors and subtle tones,
but I also love a big blast of
 ORANGE!




Nature inspired dishes, furnishings, and accessories
are all scattered around the space.



As you can see, I don't take myself too serious,
I can't resist an owl.



Vintage Postcard Prints and Magazine Cover Prints
 are a staple in my space.







While I was setting up, a well-dressed retired couple came by.
The lady was really interested in my vintage window with the bird prints.
She bent down and examined it with a thoughtful, loving, and appreciative eye.

She got her husband's attention
 and of course he had to comment on the fact
that he could " make something just like that"
( how many of us have heard that remark before?)
... with some photographs of birds that he had.

She shook her head in dismay,
and informed him that it just wouldn't be the same.



I hope she comes back for it without the hubby.


And since I don't want a "nekkid" dress form,
I'll be having a few pieces of my jewelry there also.






The Tea Room and store look especially fun this time of year.
There are a lot of great dealers with a wonderful mix of merchandise.


Hope you can make it by.

I'm linking up with Kathleen for White Wednesday





and just a reminder about the first
Vintage Inspiration Friday
next Thursday evening
September 2!



Click on the sidebar button for details!

Hope you're having a wonderful week,
love,
Debra

Friday, August 20, 2010

Fall is Coming to Spring Creek

I've been busy pricing and packing things for fall this last week.
About three times a year I do a change out in my antique mall space,
so I'm ready to add a lot of fall items into my booth.



I did another vintage divided window, this time smaller, using vintage bird prints.
It has more fall colors and can be hung on the wall.



Darker colors, fall flowers, and more primitives find their way
into my space this time of year.



This is just a small sample of what's coming in.
I still have the silver, and some wonderful sets of fall inspired china.


We live about 30 miles from a large cluster of lakes near Branson
and throughout the Ozarks, so we have a lot of people with lake houses,
cabins, and rustic lodges in the area.

Besides my love for vintage white, I also love lodge-y and rustic decor.
At several times I've had booth spaces that were a mix
 of vintage farmhouse, camp, and rustic.
I like to keep it "changed up"!



As I've said before, Fall is my favorite time of year.
Out come my Pendleton blankets, twig furniture, and "nature inspired" decor.



I will have my space redone by the end of the weekend,
so if you're looking for some fall inspired items,



Come down to Spring Creek in Ozark for something new and fun.



And remember that two weeks from today will be the first
Vintage Inspiration Friday!
Hope you'll grab the button on the side bar and join in.
Click the button for "Vintage Inspiration" details.

Have a great weekend!
love,
Debra

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Out and About, Thank You, and a Winner!



The Market,
 here in Springfield
is one of my favorite places to go for inspiration.
Just thought I'd share a few photos from my last visit.
This is just one area of this gorgeous store.
Enjoy!


and the winner?
...sorry, you have to look at the pretty pictures first!




















































I'm linking up with Kathleen at Faded Charm for
White Wednesday



Before I announce the winner, I just want to say Thank You all so much for all the encouragement that you've given me with my jewelry and the new Etsy Shop. I so appreciate you all visiting and entering the Give Away. Remember that if you saw something you like and it's no longer available, I can try to come up with something similar for you.

And the winner of the
 Design Your Own Give Away
 is Stanna from the Shabby Loft!

Stanna just email me and I'll let you design what you'd love!
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I'm spreading the word about my new weekly get together called

Vintage Inspiration Friday



starting Thursday evening, September 2
just click on the sidebar button for details.

love to you all,
Debra

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