Relics

Relics is a new antique mall in Springfield, which has been a while in the making.

Opening in mid July it has gotten off to a great start.

 As you will see from the following photos,

they are an antique mall in every sense of the word.

They have a lot of variety and diversity of merchandise

 from primitives, retro, to vintage shabby, and everything in between.

There's a lot to see.

They have some policies about what they allow in

so I think that will keep the quality up

and the 80's and 90's garage sale out.

Nothing wrong with that,

I just don't want to see it in an antique mall.

ya know what I mean?

I'm not interested in a used toaster or toilet seat cover.

thanks but no thanks.

This set is really incredible!

a metal dresser and chest.

too cool!

Like I said they have a great mix,

with some "industrial" thrown in.

If I had a spot for this I would have brought it home.

The paint is wonderful!

Wonderful gray armoire.

These spaces are the design work of Robin Gilmore.

She's a super talented gal

and has a fabulous turn of the century mansion here in Springfield,

which she has turned into an event center,

called Ms. Gilmore's.

I just go in here and soak up all the inspiration.

These next few photos are of two spaces of Teresa of Bluebird Vintage,

who not only has mall spaces around the area,

but she hosts a wonderful barn sale each spring on her property.

I've been trying to twist her arm to have a fall show.

I always find great things in her booth.

AND she has wonderful prices!

Thanks, Teresa!

Relics has plans to open a tea room within the mall next year.

I hope they do.

This is a really promising place,

I hope they do well.

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Off to water the sad little flowers.

Have a great weekend, y'all!

love,

Debra

A Sweet Spot

I've been busy, busy... but havin' so much fun!

I'm really excited to let all you local friends know

that my necklace pendants have found a spot at

Inspirational Home,

here in Springfield.

What a great vintage display!

LOVE this old suitcase!

Just ask my friend and owner of IH, Debra,

where you can find them.

Be watching for information also about the

 Inspirational Home, Fall Open House.

These are two of the new vintage key pendants

that I just listed in my Etsy Store

Debras Vintage Designs

Hope you'll have a chance to check out the Etsy Store!

lot's of love,

Debra

p.s. don't forget next Thursday Evening September 2,

we'll be starting the Vintage Inspiration Friday

I have some fun news that goes with this...

check out the sidebar button and stay tuned!

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

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