Monday, April 7, 2014

Set up day, seems like 3 days instead of 1....

We get one day to move in and get the booth customer ready....we started early, 7am and left the booth at 11pm that night....thank goodness for a small booth!!!

After Troy and I moved in all the furniture the job of making my little space look appealing was all mine.
I have to give tons of credit though...
I could not do any of this, and this is what I love, without his help and support. 
He helps with all those things that are too high and too heavy for the fluffing part....





The blue doll house was so precious but just needed some work to make it beautiful...a grandma bought it for her granddaughters and was thrilled to have it....I love things like that!!!












The buffet in the bottom corner of this photo was bought by an extremely excited gal. I had to laugh when she told me she wanted it. She said her husband was so happy that she finally made a decision and she would stop texting him pictures!!!!





A young couple came and found me to ask about this arched candelabra....I talked with them a little bit then asked if they had a business or something that they were going to use the candelabra in...
they said no, they were getting married in a few months and were doing all the wedding preparations by themselves and this would be perfect for them to stand in front of when they said their vows!!!!!
Awesome!!!!



Sunday, April 6, 2014

The Building of a Booth in a Cow Pasture


We are back from our time at Round Top Antiques Week where we set up at LaBahia and we are um, dog tired. We had an awesome time, and as always, there are cool stories to tell. 
It is amazing what a blessing I get from the people that walk the grounds of La Bahia.

Troy decided the week before we left that I needed a floor for my booth. The grounds are very uneven. That and the addition of the Texas humidity and drastic changes in weather make for drawers on dressers that stick and furniture looking all 
wonky.
Here is the mock up floor on our driveway....


I made 20 pillows to take....I think the favorite one was the
"Sweet Tea and Jesus" pillow.


Here is the trailer all packed and ready to roll...
I am married to an incredible master packer and not one thing moved on our 2 hour drive to our destination....


Pulling  into our spot where we will be for the next 10 days...



The floor constructed the night before set up....


Our bed spring chandelier, hung and ready to light our booth...


Door and shutter walls...



Rugs down and furniture moved in....


Now time for the fluffing.....

stay tuned....
                                                                                 

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

It's That Time Again!!!!


Wow....This has been a busy month....We leave for Round Top Antiques Week today, set up tomorrow, and opening day is Friday.....hmmm...just got busier!!! Here are a few treasures packed on the trailer.







We set up at LaBahia and will be there from March 28 - April 5. We would love for you to stop by and say hello!!!!


Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Thomas the Cat gets a new room

My sweet friend TW has wanted to update her guest bedroom that also doubles at Thomas' own little haven. This is Thomas....yes...he owns the place...and he only comes out to greet you when he is good and ready...got it!


So, when she was trying to decide what to do she wanted something that could withstand his lounging and rolling around on any surface that he so desired....
decision...
my all time favorite to add in
burlap...
then TW added in some linen, leather, and leopard
also my favorites










TW loved it, I loved it and I am sure Thomas is settling in to the new look just fine...
oh, for the coverlet, she found a mattelasse that is cream on one side and tan color close to the color of the burlap on the other.
We both decided the bed needs one more rectangular pillow right in front of the leather euro shams...
always fun to see something come together after thinking and talking about it for...
um, years...
:)

Mandy







Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Best Carrots....EVER!!!

When I saw this recipe for carrots

I knew.....
that. I. would. love. them.

I have a horrible, worst thing ever sweet tooth

always have

always will....

I think my mother's fabulous desserts growing up has ruined me 
or 
I had the best mother ever!!!

yeah...I think it's the latter....



so, I was looking for something to go with our chicken and green beans

and...

I had some carrots that I cut real thin

or if you are chef like 

I julienne'd....

is that a word?

Anyway, if you are looking for a wonderful, fabulously sweet vege to go with your meal

you should try the


You will not be disappointed!!!

Mandy

Saturday, February 1, 2014

The burlap, linen, leather, and leopard project

I have been busy with a sewing project for a friend....almost done....will take pics of her room soon
So cute!!!