Just wanted to share...

A picture of my husband and I after a day of junkin'...

oh, and here's all our friends waiting for us to get home so we could

par-tay!

What?...

Fantasy friends photos courtesy of Dedon Furniture

Elle Decor Magazine.

Thank you Mindy.

I won a magazine giveaway she was having...te he.

I Went to a Garden Party

The day started off with showers, but by the time we made it to

Brian and Meloney's wonderful home in Chadwick, Missouri,

the clouds were clearing and the sun was peeking out;

a perfect day for a Garden Party.

Recently Brian constructed the most wonderful Garden House

on their country property.

And this weekend they are having an Open House.

Their invitations read,

"We built it, Will you come?"

A brick path led to the garden house that meandered

through a quaint courtyard surrounded by a white picket fence.

Outside seating, statuary, whimsies, and plantings

all made for a magical experience.

Brian and Meloney are friends to so many people across the US, selling their wonderful vintage wares at the Texas Shows for many years now. Up until two years ago they had a brick and mortar store in Ozark, Missouri called

The Seed Box.

Brian is a great craftsman, and Meloney has the style and design experience that causes them to be everyone's favorites. They hold several Open Houses each year, and this was to introduce the new Garden House. They are widely known for their amazing vintage Garden and Architectural elements, that are showcased in their new Garden House.

Myself and Hayley from Nesting Notions.

You never know who you'll see...

 Pam, myself, Kenda, and Hayley,

all with booth spaces in the area.

For some amazing inspiration check out

 The Seed Box website,

And my post on their Christmas Open House last November.

"You have risen from the seeds you have sown."

This was just a teaser.

More next time on what's inside,

And a tour of Brian and Meloney's wonderful home.

What a really wonderful day!

Debra

I have a bad habit...

Well, yea, I have several, but one big one that is just because of laziness; Coming home with some great finds, and just leaving them in the garage all wrapped up or in a box. Sometimes I literally forget what I've purchased, only to weeks later be rummaging through things to see what to take to the booth space.

I showed you a photo of my garage last fall. I know, it was scary to witness that much stuff (really good stuff) lined up on both sides like the parting of the Red Sea. Moses would have himself been amazed at the precarious stacking and piling.

This was accomplished with the help of our son-in-law who is a master of organization. Uh huh, he organized, but then I couldn't find a blasted thing that I wanted, nor could I retrieve it, even if I did find it!

Well, that was last October and my husband has been "happier" because his vehicle didn't have to sit outside all winter, (of course mine did, but that's besides the point).

So..... I'm telling you all this backstory to say that I have a hundred great posts of good stuff just stashed out in the garage! I'm going to try to bring in a few things for mini photo shoots. It will help me in planning a display, and maybe you'll enjoy it too. I know what I love to see out there in blogland. I'm going to try to serve up a little.

I just love editing my photos, making them a little more "artsy".

This little screen I found last year and it was a real mess,

with several layers of wallpaper.

I stripped most of it off and white-washed it.

I think I'll use this for my backdrop.

Candlesticks found at Pheona's Market Sale last week.

And the "Baby Ben" clock, just like the one

I used during my teenage years.

Wow, was that thing slammed more than once!

Love this sepia photo of roses.

And one of my personal necklaces made out of an old shoe clip.

I'm holding on to this sweet little wire form,

I didn't find it cheap, but just had to have it.

I just changed my template to Minima Stretch

and I'm trying out the new mega sized photos,

with a neutral background.

I'm trying to rethink my own personal style here,

let me know what you think.

Now, just FYI, I only put out the garage photos

for those new to my blog...

just trying to keep it real folks.

love to you all,

Debra