The Peddlers Market

Please come by this Saturday, August 2nd

Linda and I will be selling our treasures under the very colorful canopy

at Piecemakers Peddlers Market in Costa Mesa.

Held twice a year you will find some sweet treasures and

some of the best pie! If you are there please say "hello"!

Plenty of shade under the eucalyptus trees!
Piecemakers Peddler's Market: about 60 booths of "great junk" (this may be a oxymoron elsewhere else, but not here)! Everyone comes to buy, sell or visit. Admission is free.

Piecemakers Country Store 1720 Adams Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626

714) 641-3112

The Backyard Boutique was a SUCCESS!!

Yesterday was a success and so much fun despite the soaring temps! I was so thrilled to see Pam "the Canopy Lady". She drove al the way up from San Diego and shopped like crazy. I wish she and I lived closed - she has such great energy and I am so excited about her possible move to the East Coast to make all her dreams come true! A few of my neighbors came by that I had never met and totally made my day. One of them said "I just had to meet the person that owns this house. I walk or drive by ever day and it's just so cute what you have done." She also told me that she looks forward to our dancing ghosts in the front yard every October. The "Furniture Queen" snapped up the creamy chenille chair , the 2 high back white porch chairs SOLD, shabby chic plant holders, mirrors, chair planters all SOLD, silver coffee pots SOLD. It was a great time to see all these treasures going to wonderful new homes!

Just a glimpse of what was for sale...

The cute little porcelein heart and spade found a new home!

The jewels had many fans and the pedestals went flying out the garden gate - little glimpse of the red one in the photo. I only brought one out that was cream colored and when my friend saw it she was so excited and the all the ladies in the yard wanted one - well I happened to have more not yet unpacked and broke them out - glad they have new homes!

The "Laundry" sign went home to add a smile to someone's laundry room

and the vintage linens were a hit!
One of the pedestals in cream....

I'm planning to hold another sale the first weekend in October!

Until then the hubby and I have tickets to see John Mayer tonight! 6th row center - I love him! Enjoy the rest or your weekend!

Sneak Peek for the Boutique

Busy getting things ready! I hope you can come by tomorrow - here's a peak...

Shabby Chic & Antiques Boutique

My first annual Boutique in the yard!

This Saturday from 10am-3pm in beautiful Mission Viejo, CA (So. Cal).

Please stop by for a cool drink, sweet treat and enter the raffle!

Shopkeeping

I recently spent a little time in my petit space at the Antique Mall and thought I would share a few photos. A local shop went out of business last week and I was fortunate enough to purchase some really wonderful things from Sara before she closed on Saturday. For many years she had a few shops in Old Town Orange and recently re-located to Lake Forest but due to health reasons needed to close up her shop rather quickly. I feel really fortunate to have met her wish her well! Perhaps she will put up shop again.This is a really cute shabby yellow metal cabinet with a crackle finish $85.
Here is a peak at my jewlery case....

Lot's of vintage linens, vintage picnic baskets and hats.

The doll chair is adorable!


I can't get enough of vintage aprons!
I hope you enjoyed the quick little tour!

I'm a Winner!!

Look what I received in the mail today!

...a really lovely Faith Austin hanky from Rebecca at Thrifty Goodness! I entered her give-away and was one of the lucky winners! Thanks Rebecca - you have a wondeful blog!

My Talented Girlfriend from Texas

This amazing friend of mine, Leanne, from Austin, TX has such incredible style! Her home is truly amazing and she has such an eye for detail. We had such a blast at Roundtop last October and I'm hoping to get down there again to see her this year to do it all again!

She has been creating these amazing wreaths and sells them in a local shop Cowgirls and Lace in Dripping Springs, TX and on her website www.dazzlingmelange.com.

"One-of-a-Kind Art Celebrating the Joys of Life" best describes these works of art.