Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Antique Alley Finds - A Closer Look

Hi friends.  In my last post, I shared a photo of our loaded down truck after shopping Antique Alley on Sunday.  Several friends wanted a better look at our finds so I took pictures of my two favorites.

Adorable potting bench - hard to let this one go...


















And this A-M-A-Z-I-N-G one-of-a-kind floor lamp!  Made from an old metal Ballingers Cafeteria sign - how cool is that?!


















For all you locals, both items will be available at the shop this weekend. Address is 6454 Cross Timbers, Flower Mound, TX and hours are Thur & Fri 5:30-8:30, Sat 11-7:00.



Monday, April 22, 2013

Junkin Trip - Antique Alley

Yesterday, mom and I made our 3rd trip to the Cleburne, TX area for Antique Alley.  Antique Alley is held every April & September.  It is advertised as 37 miles of sales stretching from Maypearl to Cleburne.  

We always start in Maypearl.  There are not many sales on the east side of 35W but there is one vendor in Maypearl that we love to shop every time.  From Grandview to Cleburne (west side of 35W) the sales are steady along the 2-lane road.  There are two main areas that have many vendors - Faith Meadows and Whipp Farm.

Take a look at our haul!















Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Ready for our 2nd Weekend at the Shop!

Hi friends.  We had a great opening weekend at the shop!  That gorgeous tall, red cabinet that you could see in the photos in my last post went to a new home.  We really enjoy seeing who is taking our treasures home - that is one element that you typically miss out on when you are a vendor in an Antique Mall.  We may even have a bulletin board in the shop that says "from our cottage to yours" and share customer photos!


Here is a photo of the outside of the shop:

















We are stocked and ready for Round 2 - come see us!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Today is the day!

Today is the day...that mom and I open the doors on our very own shop!!!  I signed the lease exactly one month ago and we have been working like crazy to get it all ready.  We are so excited and feel so blessed!  I wish you all lived close by so you could come and visit Southern Charm Cottage the shop.

The shop is located at 6454 Cross Timbers in Flower Mound.  It's in an old and charming center that is anchored by a very popular Mexican restaurant.  We will be open Thur & Fri nights from 5:30-8:30 and will make those 45 minute waits for a table more enjoyable.  We will also be open on Saturdays from 11:00-7:00.  We will start each weekend with the inventory on the floor and will not restock during the weekend.  Each weekend will bring new treasures - so it's more of an "event".

I'll share some photos for now and will be sure to update you on our opening weekend:






























































































































































































































































Thursday, February 28, 2013

Mark Your Calendars - March Events!

Hi friends - March & April are GREAT shopping months in Texas!!  Let the shows begin!!

Feb. 28th - March 3rd
First Monday Trade Days
Canton, Texas

March 9th & 10th
2460 S. Stemmons
Lewisville, Texas

March 15th & 16th
Old Red Lumberyard
600 E. Louisiana St.
McKinney, Texas

March 15th & 16th
Historic Flour Mill District - Merchants of McKinney
401 E. Virginia
McKinney, Texas

March 15th - 17th
Fredericksburg Trade Days
at Sunday Farms
Fredericksburg, Texas

March 16th & 17th
Palmer Events Center
Austin, Texas

March 16th & 17th
Buchanan's Vintage Market
Fair Park
Dallas, Texas

March 16th & 17th
Rusty Chippy Vintage Hippy & Garden Show
Huntsville Antique and Repurpose Show
Walker County Fairgrounds
Huntsville, Texas

4:00-7:00
Warrenton, Texas


March 23rd
The Antique Shows start!
Warrenton, Texas

March 29th
Zapp Hall opens!
Warrenton, Texas

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Vintage Double School Desk

I got a text from a friend over the weekend to see if I could paint some furniture for her sister.  I said sure and asked what she had found.  She replied "a desk and two chairs".  I didn't think much of it at the time but was so excited to see that she delivered a vintage double school desk with two chairs!  It's adorable and is for my friend's two nieces.


Here is a before of one of the chairs.  I didn't get a before shot of the desk but it was adorned with the same acorn motif.



































Here is the after - super fun huh?



























Friday, February 15, 2013

"Egg"cellent!

Hi friends.  If you know me or have been following my blog for long, you know that I'm a Spring/Summer girl.  I enjoy winter just long enough to wear boots and sweaters...about 5 times.  I'm thrilled when the time changes in the Spring (March 10th this year), Easter is my favorite holiday, I love to plant flowers, I'm giddy over putting my spring wreath on the front door and let's not forget that it's the start of baseball season - very important in my household!


So, I tend to rush into Spring every year.  I'm annoyed when Hobby Lobby has Christmas stuff out in July and even more annoyed that their "garden collection" is not fully stocked by February.  And honestly, I feel like throwing a party when the groundhog doesn't see his shadow - which he didn't this year - woohoo!

All of this leads me to share my first Easter craft with you. 




































I bought these two baskets on the 127 Sale last August.  I didn't notice that they looked like Easter eggs until about 2 weeks ago.  They are pretty large - 24" and 25" tall.  I had fun decorating these and I kind of hope that someone buys them both to use together.

Have you been eager to start Easter crafts?