...in the Eye of the Beholder

You never know what you'll find at a flea market

estate sale,

or antique mall.

That, to me, is part of the excitement...

looking through boxes,

digging in drawers,

turning over old pages in a dusty book.

What to me holds magic,

can be discarded

by another.

But for just a few dollars

I made them mine.

We found these very old lithograph prints

last year in the back of a furniture booth.

Undoubtedly they had been hidden

in a dresser drawer

for many years.

When found, they were more of a bother than a treasure.

So there they were,

for a tiny fraction of their worth;

beauty,

grace,

divine inspiration...

art

for me

to find,

 enjoy,

 behold.

Their age is showing...

foxing covers the fragile paper,

but they are timeless.

An unexpected gift

for me.

I'm joining in at the French Cupboard
for Vintage Black Friday.

And if you haven't entered the

Design Your Own Give Away

click Here

Have a wonderful weekend!

love,

Debra

I'm a Barn Chick

well, sort of...

Here we all are with Karen, strutting our stuff;

showing off the "barn chick" fun.

Karen at Brayton Homestead Interiors

is calling all Barn Chicks!

This all started when Karen was posting about some of the

wonderful barns in her local area.

Several of us with an affinity to barns thought we should all get

together and have a party.

So that's what all this is about;

showing our local barns that we love to see.

Missouri Barns

images from

Missouri Folklore Society

I grew up in the country

and we had a big old gray barn on the property.

I've always loved the look of them,

all worn and weathered.

But now the old barn is gone,

fallen down amidst time and memories.

So I've had to find my inspiration in the ones I see,

on the way to Spring Creek Antiques and Tea Room in Ozark,

where I have my booth space.

These are the barns I pass each time I go there.

It sets on a very steep hill on the main drag in Ozark.

Can you see the stone foundation?

It's recently been re-sided, but I love it still

Bright Red and Eye catching.

I like to take the back routes.

And enjoy the winding road.

This one is interesting because it's hexagonal,

you know, it has six sides!

They have horses and mules, but didn't see them today.

Hunting for shade I would think.

This is another one, more like the typical Missouri Barn

but smaller.

Now if only I would have had someone there to take my picture...

But since I didn't,

and I don't have the proper Barn Chick attire in "real life",

I decided I'd make a "virtual Barn Chick outfit".

I'm  really lovin' my "get up" here.

Pretty spiffy in my book.

(Those boots are callin' my name)

So join the roundup of all the great local barn flavor,

and head on over to see Karen and all the other chicks at

 Brayton Homestead Interiors

And if you haven't entered my

Design Your Own Give Away

then

click here

Now get that straw outta your hair!

love,

Debra

Summer Sale at Spring Creek

It's still hot, but I'd dreaming of fall.

I'm already seeing glimpses of leaves changing

and the retail stores have out their fall merchandise.

So I'm having a

Summer Sale at Spring Creek.

Most pieces are 20% off and some have been discounted.

I have a lot of fun things for fall,

So let's make some room!

If you haven't been in this summer

come by for lunch,

enjoy the raspberry tea and chicken salad, in the tea room,

And shop the sale.

I have lots of fun cottage-y items

that are looking for a good home!

And be sure and scroll down to the last post to enter my

 Design Your Own Give Away

Think some cool fall thoughts!

love,

Debra

Design Your Own Give Away

What a better way to say thank you to all my great bloggy friends,

 and to introduce you to my new Etsy Store,
than to have a

 "Design Your Own" Give Away. 

 I've been filling up the store with some unique new pieces

 and I'd love for you to go take a peek and see if there is anything that you'd like.

 And the fun thing is this:

 As the winner, you get to choose up to $45.00 in jewelry,

 or let me put together something special;

 "designed" by you!

Here are just a few of the pieces I've been working on:

And because I don't want to miss even one

White Wednesday

I'd like you to meet Irma

 in her new vintage attire.

She's been my muse and model for my new Etsy Store.

I not only want you to see the jewelry,

but how it compliments your clothing and

the graceful way it can be worn.

So thank you Kathleen,

for always having the party that makes Wednesdays so special!

I'm your biggest fan!

Now, for the Give Away:

You can have up to 3 entries!

1. leave a comment letting me know you're a follower.

2. Go take a peek at my new Etsy store,

 Debras Vintage Design

 and find something you'd love.

Then let me know you've been there with another comment.

3. And for a 3rd entry, blog or link back to the Give Away on your sidebar.

Remember to please leave a separate comment for each entry,

as I go by the corresponding number.

Thanks so much for sharing all the bloggy love!

Deadline is midnight August 16!

Hugs and love to you all,

knowing you makes my life so much better!

Debra

Kate's Birthday Give Away

Look at this darling ruffled bag that is the Give Away...

 

Almost as cute as the Birthday Girl Herself

 

Kate from Salvage Dior

 is having a Birthday

and just celebrated her 2nd. Anniversary...

And she has a booth at Country Roads

that I could completely buy out

Take a minute and run by and wish her a Happy Birthday!

And while you're there enter her

Birthday Give Away.

(only lasts till Sunday night)

Talented and oh so sweet!

Happy Birthday, Kate!

love,

Debra

Altered Art Party

I have two mediums of art that I love to create with.

Paper collage and repurposed vintage items in jewelry.

So I thought I'd combine the two for this fun party over at

The French Cupboard.

I'm a hopeless Bird Romantic

and I just love any kind of bird prints.

And I've always loved this print of two sisters.

It reminds me of my sister and I.

The paper collage are in my personal stash,

but the jewelry pieces are all for sale

 in my new Etsy Store!

yea...

Common Ground Petite Boutique

and

Debras Vintage Design

I'm linking back to all the other party gals over at

The French Cupboard

Next week I'll be announcing my Give Away

to celebrate My Etsy Store Opening.

Have a wonderful weekend!

love,

Debra