A weekend getaway

Just got back from a little weekend getaway to Louisiana.  We take a saltwater fishing trip to Louisiana every Fall.  It never disappoints!  Here is a picture from our trip last year.  In case you don't know - those are trout and Redfish.  Super fun to catch and really good to eat!

Can't you just feel the excitement?!

Now, if Hubby saw this title he would surely think I was going to post about the Texas Rangers - and don't get me wrong it's VERY exciting that the Rangers are making history right now.  Hubby says he has been waiting (not so patiently I might add) for this event to come since he was a teenager!

Actually this post is about shopping at LaurieAnna's on Saturday.  Check out her most recent post and you'll see what I mean - can't you just feel the excitement?

The Perfect Card Holder

I recently had business cards made.  Mom and I are participating in a couple of craft shows in November and I thought it would be nice to promote my blog.  Since I've been really into gray lately I, of course, used gray in the design of my cards.  And I knew before I even received them that they would be placed in this:

Isn't the tarnish just perfect?  And look - it's footed!  I heart footed pieces!

Pardon My French

We had a busy weekend, but I went in to "night owl mode" and finished a few projects.  Several just happen to have a French theme (surprise, surprise).  I used Mod Podge to apply this great French text to a wooden tray.  I love the shape of this tray.

Then you have the classic Fleur de lis - classic in shape anyway - I made it fun with the zebra print!  I love the glass drawer pull I added to this - it would be great for necklaces.  This is another drawer facing that I repurposed.

Then I applied these awesome French labels to make these great glass pieces even better:

Au revoir!

Fun Chair Re-Do

This great chair was purchased from an Estate Sale recently.  I'm kicking myself for not taking a "before" picture!  Anyway, here is the "after" - love the bright and fun fabric!

Watch for Signs Ahead

I was able to complete a couple more signs today.  Both of these were made from drawer facings that I purchased at a Habitat Re-Store.

I added a couple of glass knobs to this one - wouldn't it be great for hanging necklaces on?

Mark your calendar - October shopping opportunities!

OCTOBER 15th-17th
Third Monday Trade Days
McKinney, Texas

OCTOBER 15th & 16th
Homestead Hico Antique Fair
Hico, Texas

OCTOBER 16th
European Treasures Reveal!
Patina Green Home and Market
McKinney, Texas


OCTOBER 23rd
Vintage Farmhouse Christmas

LaurieAnna's Vintage Home
Canton, Texas

OCTOBER 28th-31st
First Monday Trade Days
Canton, Texas

OCTOBER 29th & 30th
Accumulations Hill Country Home & Garden Fair
Driftwood, Texas

OCTOBER 30th
The Primitique Grand Opening
Royse City, Texas

Stay tuned for November shopping events!