Out and About This Weekend

I don't know if you have noticed or not, but I have been blogging more often and posting alot of pictures. I would love your comments.

I have been out and about this weekend going to the flea market and estate sales. I have posted pictures (some large and some small) of the things I purchased. Some are posted down the middle of the blog and some are on the right side bar. I purchased vintage 50's and 60's glass bead and crystal necklaces, a cute pink set bracelet, some really cute cracker jack charms, OshKosh Luggage from the 50's and much more. Hope you enjoy looking. I found the jewelry and charms at the Cattle Barn Flea Market in the Will Rogers Memorial Center here in Ft. Worth (only 3 miles from my house). It is Ft. Worth's best kept market for junque and a wide range (high and low end) stuff. I always find something there. There are several mixed media artists vending there right now also. They were fun to talk to and I enjoyed seeing what they had created.

I am adding some pictures of two silk dusters from the 1940's. I purchased them from a friend from Oklahoma City that I see every show at Warrenton. One of these days I am going to just put one on over some jeans and shirt and wear 'em. I noticed that Meryl Streep wore one in her last movie "It's Complicated". I don't know why I am so hesitant to wear them. I wear my Magnolia Pearl Beautiful Wear without hesitation. You have to admit that is beautiful clothing over the top!

Haven't forgot the workshops....just trying to get a schedule together.

Hmmm....now that I look at it it seems like the writing on this post is very BIG. Oh well, I hope you have a great day (it's after midnight). I will have my cinnamon dulce iced latte with whip from Starbucks early and then do some yard work, and take a walk up to the chapel and listen to the beautiful bells. Have a wonderful day and be blessed.

Whipp Farm Antique Alley Show and Sale

What a great weekend at the semi-annual Whipp Farm Antique Alley Antique Show. It is part of the Antique Alley 15 Mile Garage Sale that comes twice a year between Cleburne and Grandview. Vendors set up everywhere, in fields, beside the road, front yards, and cow pastures, and as far as you could see down a 15 mile strip of Hwy.4. It just so happens that I prefer to vend at the Whipp Farm Show. It is a friendly show that is set on beautiful acreage owned by Debbie Whipp. The venue is made up of antiques, collectibles, reused and recycled, art, and last but not least great food. There were probably 100 vendors alone at the Whipp Farm. The brisket is great, the fried pies melt in your mouth, and the fajitas homemade right on the grill.

I had a fabulous time and a great show. The rain did not stop me or the shoppers. You really should check this out if you are a vendor or just a shopper. Great deals can be had for the serious shopper. Go to www.whippfarm.com. Watch for the next event in the Fall.

Workshops

I wanted to let all of you that signed up for workshops at the Funky Finds Spring Fling know that I will be filling in the dates very soon. Angela is anxious to start her soldering workshops and things will be getting underway very soon. Stay tuned! Lots of summer fun things to do on the way.

I am updating my email list and adding all the new emails of you who signed up at the Spring Fling. It is just taking me awhile. Some of you may know that my son passed on March 1 and that is slowing me way down for a little while. I am thankful for so many things though, including all of the love, comfort, prayers and concerns I have received from everyone. I could not have made it without your support and of course God's loving hand.

All of my emails go out Blind Carbon Copy so your email address is not shared in any way with anyone else.

I can't wait to show you the pictures of some of my finds at Warrenton and other places lately. You know how I love groupings. If you read on, you will see my small post from Warrenton. I just didn't have the usual energy this time.