Some News and Thank Yous

In my last post I mentioned that my weekend was a blur.

We attended the Antiques Festival of the Ozarks

 at the Expo Center here in Springfield,

and if you didn't make it you missed a great show.

It was the first one and they are off to a great start.

Dealers from OK, Kansas City, Dallas...

not to mention some great local dealers like my buds

Brian and Meloney Russell from the Seed Box Antiques.

(photos coming soon!)

Hubbs and I made the rounds this weekend,

So I shopped till I dropped and found some really wonderful things.

These are just a few of the "white" things I grabbed for White Wednesday,

but I have a load of others.

I found a box of really old quilt blocks

that were made from feed sack material.

They need a little soaking,

but I couldn't resist!

They will become pillows and sachets

 when I can sit down long enough to make them.

There were a lot of these little embroidered pieces,

but they were stained and I have to work on them.

An old wedding invitation in a vintage frame.

several feed sacks for pillows

these crocheted pillows

And I couldn't resist these bluebird pillow cases.

Ditto for the good soaking....

(gee, do we detect a pillow theme going on here...?)

So now for the news...

I've found a great space at the new Relics Antique Mall

and I move in this weekend!!!!!

I'm running around like that little chicken.

trying to get my act together.

I'll be back for

 Vintage Inspiration Friday

hope you can join in!!!

Now for the "Thank You's!"

Thank you Laura from Decor to Adore

for the wonderful box of Valentine goodies,

And Thank You, Suzan from The Old Grey Mare 

 for the darling Valentine necklace,

I wore it every day since it arrived!!

 I'm linking up with these great parties.

Be sure and drop by for the fun!

Linda at Coastal Charm

Marty at A Stroll thru Life

Kathleen at Faded Charm

Kim at Savvy Southern Style

Hope you're having a great week,

no more "Chicken Little"

I'm putting on my superwoman cape right now.

love ya,

Debra

The "White" Stuff!

Hey Everyone,

 it looks as if a good portion of blogland is under a heavy blanket of white, today.

We probably have about 12 inches here and more is falling.

We dodged the ice and thankfully the power outages that usually come with it.

So today, I wanted to share some "whites" that I put together to stay in keeping with not only the snow, but add a few sprinkles of hearts for February, our month of Romance.

Remember my chairs that we used for our sunset lakeside dinner last fall?

They've found a spot in the Living Room

but today one is holding some of my ironstone and linens.

I've realized these are of Gustavian (Swedish) design.

Definitely old, but recaned. I found them for 13 dollars apiece.

I know!!!!!

love the carving on the back

We went to the Springfield City Wide Garage Sale last Sunday,

and I picked up a few pieces of ironstone to add to my platter collection from England.

This one is the same from the top photo and is Johnson Brothers.

It's in pretty good shape but has a small chip on the rim.

I have a stack of these fancy scalloped edge English serving platters on my kitchen counter.

(vintage crocheted heart I've had since forever)

This little pitcher was given to me recently by my Mother-in-law.

It belonged to her grandmother.

This Meakin platter has been used hard...

it has a small crack, and lots of pitting,

and was definitely a workhorse.

It weighs 4 pounds!!!

I found this lovely linen runner there too. 

a little taste of winter here in SW Missouri

Right outside my sunroom door on the deck

...and speaking of sunrooms,

If you haven't been by to visit Jill this morning,

we're hanging out on the porch!

I'm linking to Kathleen for White Wednesday

Stay warm and snuggly!

Happy February!

love,

Debra

Vintage Inspiration Friday #22 Morning Tea and Romance

The sun decided to make an appearance today,

so what better place to have tea than in the sunroom!

I brought out my new sterling silver tray that I received from my sis for Christmas, (yep, she's one great sister!) and a pretty pink floral Staffordshire teapot, cup and saucer, and journal to start the day.

I've been putting a few new pendant pieces together for Valentine's Day.

 Lots of hearts and cupids...

and of course some blinged keys.

I love graphics from the 20's and 30's,

and found these sweet little postcards last weekend at Spring Creek.

For anyone local, I'm now selling my jewelry at Inspirational Home

 and my booth at Spring Creek, in Ozark.

I've just listed these in my Etsy Store, The Petite Boutique

and have a few more designs in the works.

I'm lovin' these little Puffy Hearts!

Be sure and Grab the button for the

 Valentine's Day Party

here at Vintage Inspiration Friday, February 11.

And for some fun from last weeks posts:

Three Pixie Lane

French newspaper Valentine Garland

Nancy's Daily Dish

A Little Bit Country Transferware Table

Can't Stop Making Things

Assembled Boxes

(this is a must see!)

Midwest Cottage and Finds

Family Sea Chest

I'm linking up with Courtney for Feather Your Nest Friday

Hope you can join in for Vintage Inspiration Friday!

Please be sure and link up within your post and then visit a few friends!

Hope you're having a little sunshine and romance in your life today.

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

love,

Debra

p.s. don't forget that I have a give away each month for VIF participants

check out the sidebar for this month's mini give away!