Sue Bee and Butterflies

Just a little organization going on...

2012-01-26T21:33:00.003-05:00

Cute!

You think?

We have a new girl at Art Angels and she took the old spools and put bracelets on them.

How clever!

So I strung jute through the ends to hang them.

I bought these old rusty hangers from my friend Anita in Somers Montana.

I saw this on Pinterest.

This is an old grader.

Just a little organization going on.

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Happy Friday to you!

Good Morning my friends...

2012-01-26T06:12:00.001-05:00

Sometimes I still get up very early(4:10am). Working for an airline for 27 years and having to be at work by 5:00am made me a early morning person. I don't fight it, I just get up.

I spend this time reading and looking at a few magazines.

I'm trying to kick the habit...no I'm not!

Yes, those are Christmas gifts that still need to be delivered.

Something thrifted so I can link with Joy at SavyCityFarmer!

Happy Thursday!

xoxo

More Art Angels!! Chic and Shabby plus a bonus!! oink oink...

2012-01-25T20:22:00.001-05:00

Kathy and I added some more furniture.

Don't look at the woman in the mirror..

Art Angels

5515 S Orange Ave

Orlando Florida 32809

m-f 1030am to 6pm

sat 1100am to 4pm

Look what was in my back yard!

I live about 5 miles from downtown Orlando. You just don't see farm animals in the area.

She's pregnant with 13 little piglets!

I wish I could see them after they are born but she will be on the farm. What farm? I don't know.

She was so hot she just kept snorting.

I tried to keep the sun off of her.

I forgot to ask her her name.

Thank you for visiting my blog, it really makes my day happy.

xoxo

Webster Florida...Have you been there?

2012-01-24T21:04:00.000-05:00

Kathy and I didn't make it to Renningers last weekend so we thought we would go to Webster.

It's the Flea Market that a lot of vendors go to after the extravaganza at Renningers to sell what didn't sell.

They come by the bus load.

We were told to go to the back, it's where the deals were, we thought.

It's HUGE!

So much....

3 wheel motorcycles, if you wanted one.

Would you go to a flea market and buy a motorcycle?

How about some turtle shells?

This makes me sad and mad....why and how?

I just hope these are road kill..

Of course in Florida you would want to take home a gator head...

not!

Look Laura!!!

Of course the standard dishes and glassware.

Prices were high to me.

And a frog purse for sure!!!

(that's a leg)

A beautiful blue sky!!

It was hot in the sun, about 80 degrees.

There she is with her basket..

She did fill it up with a few good buys.

Do you know what would happen if I brought a chicken coop home?

I do want one like this.

Of course Fiesta Ware.

Yummmmmmm

Look Anita!!

Why?

Soooo beautiful.

Wouldn't it be amazing to have one one these in your home?!

Great organization.

Bats!

Remember these?

Hiding in the trunk.....

Do you need one of these?

I'm sure it's valuable but it sure is ugly..

For those that collect beer cans..

Now I see come good things here like the watering cans but the prices are too high for me.

An old Florida house.

You just wonder who lived here and why did they let it go.

It could be so amazing!

Kathy loading up..

Wonder where all those people are going in those airplanes.

Heading home we saw the smoke from wild fires, it's scary.

Pretty church steeple in Clermont.

We don't think we will go back. It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there and the prices are too high for us.

I will tell you as you get closer there are a lot of yard sales going on. We didn't stop because of a time restraint we had so we didn't get to check out the prices. But for some reason I think they are high because of Webster.

We did buy a few things, Kathy found more then I did, but not much.

So...We were not impressed but don't let that stop you!!

Thanks for visiting me.

xoxo

Can I show you my sunflowers? And more Art Angels!!

2012-01-21T06:03:00.000-05:00

I planted these before I left for Montana Christmas day. I have a small raised garden that I love to fill with sunflower seeds and watch them grow.

They even made it through a freeze we had here in Orlando while I was gone.

I just love their pretty faces.

And now some more Art Angels.

I just took a few random pictures so you could see some of our new vendors and some that have been there for a while.

This is Francis and she does this on the computer!!!

I'm sorry to say I miss placed her website.

She makes these too!!

So much talent.

This booth belongs to our newcomer Sarah. The first day she was in she sold a dresser!! When I see these new vendors and they sell so fast I feel like a slacker, but that's OK because it motivates me..

Sarah has a website called 2+HUE Designs, check it out!

I'm not happy this this photo, I will try to do better next time.

And now just some random Art Angels...

This is Ruth's booth. Always so much fun!!

And so many treasures to be found.

Happy Saturday to you!!!

xoxo

Fluffing at Art Angels

2012-01-18T20:14:00.000-05:00

We needed to fluff our booth.

We needed to add a little Valentines day.

The holidays really kept us busy and I was gone for 2 weeks so we didn't get to do much in the booth.

And to be honest a few new vendors have moved in and I feel a little bit jealous.

Some new amazing things are arriving everyday.

Today I'm showing you our booth, I will show you more later.

Because I think there is room for all of us. I'm glad for these new vendors to come in and sell, of course I'm a little happier when we sell but I think that's just a normal feeling.

I'm happy for them.

It does make me get out there and find some more good stuff.

Not that I don't like the thrill of the hunt...

I love it!

Whoops, I need to hide that cord.

We are happy with how it turned out, still have some more things to add.

I need to get painting again, I haven't painted since before Christmas.

OK, there you go. Our little booth.

And we are also starting to get ready for Fancy Flea, more on that later.

Hope you are enjoying your week.

Where have I been and blogland is just soooo big!!!

2012-01-14T08:06:00.003-05:00

Hummadeedledee

My pictures won't cooperate today so I'm just going with it.
Where have I been that I have not met this lady?

I have both of the new Folk magazines and thought I read everything, but now I must go back and read them again.

Her name is Deb Kennedy, I have seen her work all over blog land but just didn't realize she had a blog.

Look at these beautiful, amazing packages she has done..I CAN DO THIS!!!

INSPIRATION!!

Well I'm hook and will be back..

Plus her writing is so encouraging in life.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! It's cold here in Orlando today, but don't worry it will go away tomorrow!!

xoxo

Lamp or candle holder? BOTH!

2012-01-12T09:48:00.000-05:00

I stopped at this little Thrift store in my neighborhood yesterday. I don't usually do very well there but sometimes I do, like yesterday!!

Found these two lamps.

This one is missing the socket. First thing I thought about is a candle of course.

This one works. So, do I have one with candle and one that works and break up the pare?

Or, do I HAVE the other one fixed and keep them together forever...

but then the sockets won't match.

Knowing me I will break them up...

What do you think???

Happy Thursday bloggers!!!

Thrift'n on Thursday

Linking up with Joy, she has a great post today. Something I think we all think about..
Go visit and don't forget to visit the others who have linked up!
It's fun!!

xoxo

A little bit of Glacier National Park..

2012-01-11T07:33:00.000-05:00

Can you see me?

After all the kids left we took a drive to Glacier National Forest.. It's about 30 miles from our home and not a bad drive.

The road is only open so far but it's worth it. You can ski or snow shoe the Going to the Sun road if you dare.

It just amazes me to see these mountains.

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xoxo

Have you met my friend Anita of Vintiquities in Somers Montana?

2012-01-10T17:45:00.000-05:00

Vintiquities in Somers Montana is one of my favorite shops I always visit when I'm in Montana.

She's open Thursday through Monday 10am to 5pm.

Her shop is beautiful, so much to see when you walk in the door.

Here she is. My friend Anita! Just a very nice lady.

She makes these beautiful angels.

Primitives..

Look at these beautiful book trees she makes, the one on the right is mine!!

I would love to buy this vintage hand made cabinet.

Your eyes just wonder around seeing so much good stuff.

So if you driving through Northwest Montana on highway 93 you will see Anita's shop at the north end of Flathead Lake in Somers. It's a beautiful drive and an amazing view, worth the drive.

See you at The Farm Chick Show Anita!!

Oh ya, she's on FB and she has a blog.....

I'm home and I'm mad at Montana......

2012-01-09T09:32:00.001-05:00

This is the beautiful town of Whitefish Montana the morning we arrived off the train Christmas day...

This is the most snow we had the whole time we were there!

Two weeks NO SNOW!

I put the lights on my picnic table in hopes to have lots of snow and have the beautiful glow.

Never happened....

We did have fun with friends.

Charades...

More charades...

More friends.... the first night we arrived, Christmas day.

This year we didn't go out and cut down a tree in the yard. I don't know why. So I put this little tree in the kitchen and decorated it with these cute little stars I brought from Orlando.

I missed my blog and you!!

I'll show you more this week...

We had birthdays, Happy New Year, Polar Plunge, skiing and lots of friends but NO SNOW!!!

Plus I missed so much in blog land because I have no Internet in Montana!!

Can you believe that?!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-23T07:15:00.000-05:00

We are leaving tomorrow for Montana.

Here is our little home in Lakeside Montana last year at Christmas.

I'm hoping for lots of snow because this Florida girl loves it!

Wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

And just in case you didn't know it, I love and appreciate all my friends in blog land!!

XOXO

Happy Holidays to you!

2011-12-22T06:13:00.000-05:00

I didn't take pictures yesterday of my treasures but I wanted to post.

I found these here

I love these ideas!

I think these are thrifty ideas so I'm linking Joy today.

Hope you are enjoying the holidays.

Stress free or at least low stress!

Joy

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Happy Holidays to you!

IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!!

2011-12-21T00:01:00.004-05:00

Happy Birthday my beautiful friend!!!

It's your day, Enjoy!!!

I love you and our friendship.

Happy Birthday twin sister Penny!!!

xoxo

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-20T22:15:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas!

I got this box at a garage sale this past weekend.

I like my tree this year.

Very simple, just the vintage ornaments.

My neighbor came by today and gave me these pine cones dipped in wax, they smell amazing!

I might try this.

Merry Christmas, I hope you are enjoying the season.

hugs to you

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Wow us Wednesday

White Wednesday

Look what came in the mail for me!

2011-12-18T10:21:00.002-05:00

Remember this giveaway?

Tracie from Fishtail Cottage had all those fabulous giveaways.

Remember I won one?!!

It's on my side board if you have forgotten.

I won this amazingly beautiful French vintage ornament from Tracie at My Petite Maison.

She so generously offered this beautiful gift.

Just the word French and vintage make my heart go faster....

Tracie also has an etsy shop to visit...go see!

Tracie at Fishtail Cottage has an etsy shop too!...go see!!

It arrived all safe and sound wrapped so pretty with a cute sticker of Tracie's sweet baby Zeke.

I have a golden too, so I know how amazing they are as pets.

(sorry about the toes)

Along with a very nice note and something extra for me!

Organic French golden peach tea...

How sweet was that.

I wasn't surprised though because Tracie seems to be that kind of lady.

Thank you soooo much Tracie.

And now look at my beautiful FRENCH,did I say French?!!, vintage ornament...

I love it!

I have the most perfect rusty little hook for it.

Here is a close up(see me?) of this beautiful mercury glass heart FRENCH VINTAGE ornament.

Isn't it stunning?!!!

Here is where I have it for now, but I'm sure it will be moving around a lot until I find the perfect spot.

This sweet thing will not be put away after Christmas. I want to see it all the time.

Happy Sunday to all my blogging friends and I hope you are taking the time to enjoy this season. And don't forget the reason for the season!!

XOXO

A little Christmas at home....and Stella

2011-12-16T19:56:00.024-05:00

Stella came to stay at our house while we all go to Montana for Christmas. My good friend Margie stays here with all the pets, Bailey, Jack, Lola and Stella!!

It makes our trip so much better because I don't have to worry about them and they don't have to be boarded.

Her Mommy is my oldest girl that lives in Jacksonville Florida. I drove to Jacksonville to pick Stella up so I got to spend the night with my sweet girl.

Amanda is leaving tomorrow for Montana for 3 whole weeks!!

We leave next Saturday.

The whole family will there along with my Katie's boyfriend Charlie.

Charlie is great, he does the polar plunge with my husband on New Years Day.

It's crazy

OK, a little bit of Christmas.

I found these at the Thrift Store this week!!

They still had the $39.00 price tag on them from Potterybarn!!

I paid $1.91 for the small one and $2.93 for the big one!

I was smiling when I walked out the door that day..

And now a few of my vintage ornaments.

I love this lamp, my husband doesn't get it at all.

Do you?

The shade I got at Farm Chic's this past June. It had quite the journey getting to Florida.

My good friend drives her RV to Montana for the summer, so she brought it back for me in September with a stop in South Dakota for her son's wedding, who didn't get it either.

I have had this lamp for a while, I found it at the Thrift also.

$6.96!

This perfect lantern I bought at Art Angels where my booth Chic and Shabby is.

I added the jar and candle that fits perfect.

Perfect rust!!

I didn't have to do much to this bench from the Thrift Store.

$4.94!!

Bailey is trying so hard to be friends with Stella, she has never been around dogs so Bailey will have to be extra gentle.

She is a sweet girl, but misses her Momma!

Lola is actually trying to be nice but Stella is so scared it might take a while before they become friends.

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A little bit of Chic

2011-12-13T06:21:00.000-05:00

Welcome to my best friend and partner's beautiful home.

This is the Chic part of our Chic and Shabby.

Kathy has the touch, the eye.

She knows how to not do too much, layer just enough. The candle sticks are from Bloomingdale's but she picked them up at the thrift for $1.91 each! I'll show you later what I got yesterday...

Sometimes Kathy gets a little bit Shabby and that's OK because I love it!

You really can't see how stunning this case is. It's filled with beautiful glass and china cake plates.

I love this vignette Kathy put together.

See the Pottery barn star on the left? She got hers at the thrift a while ago for $1.91 and found 2 yesterday at the thrift still in the box with the $38.00 price tag on them! I will show you mine tomorrow.

Sweet vignette with family photos.

Isn't this just gorgous?!!

I love the glass blocks.

Her tree is perfect! I need to get some wrapping done too.

I will show you more later. For some reason blogger will not let me load a bunch of pictures.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my blogger friends!!

xoxo

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Jeanne d' Arc Living stockings!

2011-12-08T20:03:00.000-05:00

My new beautiful friend Ruth at The beautiful Life had a sale!

These beautiful Jeanne d' Arc Living stockings went from 39.00 to 19.99!

I have been wanting some new stockings, my hubby and I really didn't even have one. So when I saw these on sale I was on it.

Aren't they so beautiful?!!

I love them!

Oh, did I show you these beautiful rusty candle/stocking holders I bought from my shop Art Angels?

They have been there ever since we moved in over a year ago.

The vendor had $35.00 for both of these with 30% off.

I watched them for a year, I really thought $35.00 for both was pretty good and almost bought them a few times.

The sale did it for me.

I do need a mantel..

Oh and remember my collection of little vintage ornaments?

They are growing, my best buddy/partner Chic gave me a dozen in a cute egg carton.

I think they are so pretty.

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Hope you are enjoying your week and getting lots done!!

xoxo

SueBee

Tree Star

2011-12-08T07:57:00.000-05:00

So I didn't have a topper on my tree.

I was sitting on the sofa looking at this. Do you see what I see?

I like it!

Also I found this at an estate sale a couple years ago. I just wish there were two of them.

Do you think I should shabby this up?

Me and Santa.

I love this picture.

Some of my vintage ornaments. It's all about them this year.

Merry Christmas to all!

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Just some shabby for you!!

2011-12-07T08:24:00.001-05:00

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Time to relax a little!

Enjoy your day.

xoxo

More St Cloud Art show.....House of Envy

2011-12-05T08:28:00.001-05:00

We visited my friend Lisa at her gorgous shop, House of Envy Boutique.

If you know Lisa then you know she is her shop.

Beautiful displays all over the shop.

She had a booth set up in front of the shop that was just as pretty.

See that amazing canopy?!

Can you imagine sewing all those layers?

I can't!

Look at this cool vintage suitcase!!

Lisa makes these stunning flip flops with Swarovski crystals. Make sure you go to her website and see for yourself. What a great Christmas gift this would make for someone!

I need to take my lost sister to see these, they are just her style!

Have a good day my friends!

xoxo

You have to play to win!!! Fishtail Cottage announces the winners!!

2011-12-03T00:02:00.001-05:00

Tracie over at Fishtail Cottage is celebrating her 1 year blog anniversary with the best giveaway ever.

She started at the beginning of November and I think she ended up with 19 giveaways!

Different bloggers generously gave wonderful gifts in honor of Tracie's blog anniversary.

Thank you to all!!

Tracie of My Petite Maison generously offered this beautiful French mercury ornament from the 1930's.

Well guess what?!

I WON!!!

My Petite Maison

Thank you again Ladies, you sure have made this girl happy.

XOXO

Getting the Christmas tree done and more!!

2011-12-01T16:54:00.000-05:00

Just a few of my boxes and I have more.

I think this year I'm just going to put the vintage ornaments on the tree.

Maybe I will count them this year. They are getting harder to find.

I'm trying to put at least 2 on every branch, it's not easy.

These are my favorite kind.

I found this huge glass vase at the thrift yesterday.

I want to fill it with these little vintage ornaments, this is all I have so I'm on a mission to find more.

I also found this pretty vintage table cloth. I will save this to put in the booth in the spring, I'll wash and iron it.

I love the colors.

I bought this cute little tree at Renningers

And here's our sweet little Jack.

For being less then 2 years old he is very good, almost like an old man.

Bailey's doing pretty well, you know he has cancer, we decided not to tell him so he won't worry.

Merry Christmas!

This is my banner from Anthropologie, I love it!

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Not linked.
I was going to link with Leigh but she hasn't set it up yet, I will check later.
Hope you enjoyed your day today.
xoxo

Lights!!

2011-11-30T09:09:00.000-05:00

I wrap each branch with lights.

It's not easy and takes me a couple days. So I thought I would show you the lights!

Hope you all enjoy your Wednesday!!

Merry Christmas!!!

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xoxo

2011-11-29T06:35:00.000-05:00

Our friend made this for us when we got married. My husband keeps it in the garage on the work bench so he doesn't forget.

Let's see if he forgets today.

Happy Anniversary Duncan

Love you so much!!

To bad you don't read my blog!!

xoxo

2011-11-28T07:18:00.001-05:00

Just a little winter wonderland for you today.

Linked here.

xoxo

A few decorations....

2011-11-25T22:29:00.000-05:00

I bought this at a Thrift store for $1.00 with the $45.00 price tag still on it!!

I was going to sell it but I changed my mind because I like it.

I'm still pulling things out and deciding where to put them.

I think I need some snow on the ground here.

See what I did here? I took a vintage glass door knob and glued a little Christmas tree on it.

I think it's cute.

I didn't see the stove in the background when I took this..yuk..

I think I have too much in this room, I have to work on it. I'm just getting things out.

A few more of my vintage Christmas balls.

More later!

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Happy weekend

xoxo

After Renningers.....Mt Dora

2011-11-24T09:40:00.000-05:00

So after I spent the afternoon at Renningers I thought I would head to downtown Mt Dora.

It was a beautiful day.

What a pretty little town. My mother in law lives in Mt Dora, so we have been coming here for a long time.

We would bring the girls here to see the Christmas lights when they were little.

Pretty windows.

I needed some Annie Sloan Chalk paint so I thought I would stop in at High Falootin Junk.

Denna sells Annie Sloan paint. She is so good at what she does.

This is the most amazing paint, if you have any questions Denna can answer them.

I just love this snowman! I met the girl that makes them at our Flea Market at Art Angels, she had a booth there. I was surprised to see her work at Denna's shop, we are all connected somehow.

I bought a mounted deer head from her, it's perfect for Christmas.

I need to find out her name again.

Make sure you stop to visit Denna at High Falootin Junk if you are ever in Mt Dora.

She's right downtown in the Renaissance building.

First we have to do the Turkey Trot downtown Orlando by Lake Eola.

It's a tradition here. I ran it the first couple years, then one year I let my hubby go first and then just waited for him. Everyone thought I ran it...hehe

This year I will walk it, maybe.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in blogland!!

Do you do black Friday? I don't...

Have fun!

xoxo

ps...turkey trot done...

Bailey and Treasures......

2011-11-22T19:41:00.001-05:00

My sweet boy, he doesn't know he has cancer. I'm not telling him.

He's the best. He told me he would live forever. It makes me sad.

I just want him to have a happy life. He will tell me when it's time.

I love you Bailey!!!

My treasures from Renningers.

Have you seen the magazine Folk?

I have not look at it yet.

It looks amazing!

I love these cute little stars.

I collect vintage paint by numbers.

I like either western, winter scenes.

I already have a few, they are not easy to find at a good price anymore.

Look at this thing. I'm not exactly sure what it is, but it's so cool.

I see it as a plant stand or with some kind of bowl holding ice with drinks for a party.

What do you see?

Perfect rusty crusty and look at that cute wheel!

I have not told you yet, I bought myself a new camera with my Fancy Flea Money. I think this pictures is beautiful.

It's a Canon Power Shot sx40 HS!

I love it!!

I know nothing about cameras so I went to the camera shop that my Dad went to for years. I asked the man if he was patient.

It's not a complicated camera but it takes great pictures on AUTO.

I went to visit Amanda this weekend in Jacksonville Florida.

This is where she lives on the bottom floor.

It's an old building with the original wood floors and beautiful tall windows.

I could do so much with this place.

I found that chair in the trash across the street, it's perfect for her to sit outside with her kitty.

And this is my cute little table next to my sofa where I read my blog and post.

It looks like flowers are in my coffee cup, nope.

Linking with Kristin's Tuesday's Treasures. Well I tried to link, it didn't work. So I will try again tomorrow.

Is anyone else having trouble with posting and linking?

Hope you are enjoying your evening.

xoxo

Renninger's

2011-11-20T08:39:00.000-05:00

This place is crazy!!!

Just a few pictures today, I'm off to Jacksonville to visit my oldest daughter for the day.

I thought I would show you a few pictures of this crazy place.

It's so big that I don't understand it.

I'm getting better.

Hope you are enjoy your Sunday.

I will show you more pictures of people I know and new friends I have made.

I LOVE comments...

xoxo

I call her a Christmas Nun..

2011-11-18T21:38:00.000-05:00

Isn't she pretty?

I just think she has such a sweet face.

And she has this little pouch in the back. I guess you could put a plant in there.

And then I had an idea!

I have a few vintage little bibles.

This one is pretty worn, I like it but you can't really see what it is.

And then I put this one in and loved it!

Fits perfect.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

I think I'm going to the extravaganza at Renningers in Mt Dora Florida tomorrow and Sunday to visit my oldest daughter in Jacksonville Florida. Hopefully some junkin in Jacksonville!

I'm linking with Debra's Vintage Inspiration Friday.

hugs to you

My sister went to Italy!

2011-11-17T18:36:00.001-05:00

And look at what she brought me!

I told her to bring me every Italian shabby magazine she could find and she did!

Thanks Shari! You did good...

I found my camera!!! Fancy Flea.....

2011-11-16T08:53:00.003-05:00

OK, here we go.

We had a wonderful time at Fancy Flea of Lakeland last Saturday but I don't think I have ever been so tired.

Here we are in front of our booth.

Chic and Shabby, she's chic and I'm not!

Me(Sue on the left) and Kathy.

Kathy surprised me with the banner.

I love how it turned out!

Here's our good friend, The Boston Lady, who came to our rescue and ran the pay station. Standing in the back with her hands in her pockets like she was bored.

What a big help she was, I can't imagine doing this without her.

I would recommend having a pay station. It really left us open to mingle with people and keep redoing as thing sold.

My good friends Jennifer(My Daily Swoon) and Margie showed up, I worked with these ladies for 20 years at US Airways.

I have been retired for 6 years and we still remain close.

They saved us from starving to death, they went and bought us lunch!

Don't I look like I'm starving?!! haha

A few pictures of our booth.

This is Paris Rags.

I wish I had noticed the boob peeking out, I would have fixed that.

This is Kim of Paris Rags, she embellishes and makes her own beautiful tops, skirts, pants and other pretty creative things.

The next few pictures are of Art Angels booth. Art Angels is where Kathy and I have a booth and sell all our treasures. If you are in Orlando you need to stop by and visit us, I really think you would be surprised.

The beautiful linens are from Christies booth at Art Angels.

I want this dress form!

Kathy is so pretty!

And always busy fixing things to look pretty.

She's so good at it!

Here is our friend Debbie of Vintage Soul. Her booth is always so beautiful!

She is one talented girl.

Her shop is in St Cloud Florida, if you are ever in the area do yourself a favor and stop by.

Amazing furniture all over the place!

See Emily in the mirror. I sent her out to take all these pictures, she did a great job.

I didn't meet Robyn, I wish I gone in and said hello. Her booth was packed!

We still need to get to her store in Tampa.

I just love Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!!

Again I should have stopped and said hello.....

More of Paris Rags..

This is my new friend Connie(Shabby for Sure), I just "met" her Friday when she left me a comment. And then she was right across the street from us! It really is a small blog land!!

So many people!

I met 2 "super" bloggers, as my friend Shelley(SweetPeaHome) calls them, that I have followed for a long time.

Laura of 52 Flea was here for a family wedding and was able to come to the show.

I was so glad she stopped by our booth and said hello, you made my day Laura!!

And I also met Ruth of The Beautiful Life. What a beautiful lady! Ruth lives in the area but we have never met, she has an on line shop that sells Jeanne d' Arc Living magazines(my guilty pleasure) and beautiful products.

When I started blogging over 2 years ago I had no idea where it would lead me. I feel like I have found my world, I knew there were other's out there with the same passions.

And to meet these ladies is such a special thing for me!!

I call them famous bloggers because both of them have amazing blogs and have been published!

I can't even imagine that..

Both these ladies have amazing style!

Here is our friend Carol of The Polka Dot Closet.

We didn't think she was going to make it but she surprised us!

This lady is just so talented, you need to check out her blog and see what she do with just about anything.

This is our booth again. Almost all of our furniture sold!

These are all hand made roses out of lace.

So pretty and creative!

Look at this canape!!!

This is Lisa's booth, her shop is House of Envy in St Cloud Florida. Another place you really need to visit when you come to Orlando and you will because everybody come to Orlando!!!

Another quick shot of Debbie's booth.

Love that door!!!

I'm sorry I can't remember this girls name.

And I can't find the card she gave me.

When I do I will update!

I love this cabinet!

Magnolia Pearl!

That's our friend Denise(The Rusty Gate)on the phone. I can't believe I forgot to take pictures of her booth!

I'm sorry Denise! I will do better in the spring, will you be there?

Check her out on facebook!!!

Another friend I didn't get pictures with is Shelley of Sweet Pea Home.

I didn't realize what it takes to have work a booth.

I thought I would have time to shop, mingle and take pictures.

NOT!!!!!

What a day! We learned a lot, things we did right and things we will change.

We couldn't have done this without all the help we got from our girls, Rachel and Emily, thank you so much. For doing this for us we will feed you and put a roof over your head for another year!!

And for our good friend Ann, I hope you know how much we appreciate you! We owe you another wedding, we will even go to California!

And thanks to my hubbie who doesn't get it but came through for us at the very last minute and drove the truck and trailer all the way to Lakeland and "helped" unload.

I promise I will do better with the pictures. I get a little crazy, overwelmed and don't think.

I'm sorry for not having all the names of the booths or blogs.

Please let me know who you are and I will make it right.

OK, I think I'm done. Probably not, but that's ok.

What a day!!!

xoxo

The count down begins!! Fancy Flea here we come!

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I'm getting excited and nervous at the same time.

How do I get there with all this stuff, unload, put the tent up, set up all before 9am?! Driving from Orlando about 45 minutes away! What if it rains?! I can't drive with a trailer behind me. It's to expensive to rent a truck. What if I forget something really important like ummm I don't know..

I'm scared!!

But I'm also so excited!

Fancy Flea this Saturday November 12th 9am to 4pm

Just like the blurry sign says(unless it's my eyes).

Chic and Shabby booth number 65, right next to Paris Rags and Art Angels!!!

Please say hello.

Oh, and it's also my 40th, yes I said 40th, high school reunion. Friday night and Saturday night. I was on the committee but I had to quit that. I think I will be dead Sunday, but a good dead!

Hope you are enjoying your fall back Sunday today!

Hope to see and meet you next Saturday!

My pretty crocheted white blanket...

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I found this at the thrift store. I almost walked away from it but then I thought about it and went back and got it.

It's perfect! No wholes or pulled threads.

I washed it with a little bit of bleach.

Warm and cozy, now I'm ready for the long winter here in Orlando Florida.

Happy Wednesday to all!

Don't forget to visit the links on Wow us Wednesday and White Wednesday!

Leave a comment even if it's just a hello.

I know I love it!

Linking with Wow Us Wednesday

And White Wednesday!

A little neighborhood Halloween....the next generation.

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The old generation....

Wilson!!

Hope all had a happy and safe Halloween night!

We did..

Enjoy your day!

My vintage wedding cake and a day in the park..

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Look at my cute vintage inspired cake I made!

Can you see what I did?

I started with a vintage cake plate cover and layered a vintage hat box because I like the color and the flowers. From there I just collected anything round in smaller sizes.

My friend in Montana, Anita, saved the vintage wedding cake topper for me.

The little flowers are vintage cake decorating flowers I bought from another friend Christy who has a booth in Art Angels with me.

I saw this at The Farm Chick Show this year and thought it was so cool.

I'm not selling it, we plan on using it for our vintage wedding rentals we are working on.

It just all came together.

If I find another wedding topper I might make another one.

And here is another table I just finished.

I'm really liking it.

It's painted with ASCP in Coco

I decides not to paint the drawers. I almost painted them with ASCP Old White.

But Chic convinced me not to.

This will be going to the Art Angels Flea Market this Sat the 5th, if it doesn't sell then to the Fancy Flea in Lakeland on the 12th.

I really like the dark stain.

I went to visit my friend Gail who sets up her booth every Sunday for the Lake Eola Market.

She takes the most amazing photos. I think it's so fun to know a real artist!

Out and About by Gail!!

People watching is so fun.

Cute shoes

Walking back to my car I saw these beautiful swans.

Friendly because they are well fed.

They get a little close and I know they will bite!

They sure are beautiful.

The fountain in the back ground has been here for a long time. I grew up here in Orlando and can remember my Mom bringing us here in the evening to see the fountain turn colors.

I love things like this.

I didn't trust those eyes.

Well I hope you all had a relaxing, fun weekend.

And enjoy your week!

Thank you for visiting me and leaving sweet comments!

I enjoy every one of them.

xoxo

Look at my chair!! Fancy Flea here we come!!

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Annie Slone...2 coats Paris Grey shabbied up then dark wax wiped off with clear wax..

I'm lovin it.

Seat is covered with blue ticking.

What do you think?

Flea Market at Art Angels this Saturday Nov 5th at Art Angels

5515 S Orange Ave

Orlando Florida 32809

In Pine Castle!!

8am to 2-3pm.

Say hello if you come.

Then the next Sat Nov. 12th is Fancy Flea!

Downtown Lakeland.

This is big!

See the poster on my sidebar for more details...

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

What's new at Art Angels!

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Just back from North Carolina with a trailer full of perfect JUNK!!!

I'm not going to talk much just show you some of it.

Are these them Anita?

This divider is amazing!

Probably old doors make into a divider.

Look at that perfection!

There are a few of these old rusty crusty lanterns.

So cool hanging from a tree with candles in them.

Look what I did to our booth.

See all the cups and bowls hanging.

It looks so cute.

Find one you like and just cut and go!

I have been so busy getting ready for our 2nd annual Flea Market at Art Angels I have neglected my blog.

Sat. Nov. 5th 8am to 4pm.

In front of Art Angels

5515 South Orange Ave

Orlando Florida 32809

Lots of treasures outside and sales going on in the shop!

Hope to see you there!

Southern Charm...a future blogger!!! Still a Stalker...

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I wish you could see her fall decorations in real life. These photos don't do them justice at all.

I see her blogging about her home. It's stunning!

I tell her all she has to do is hit that create a blog button and she's on her way.

I think she's almost there.

I wish you could see this.

Her guest bathroom is stunning.

I want those little pumpkin things.

I might have to go potty a lot and fill my pockets. shhhh

See that spooky image lurking around?!!

There it is again.

Now she's gone. The Boston Lady was sneaking around probably because she's the one who came up with the perfect name for Chic's future blog.

So let's encourage Southern Charm to push that button and get started.

This is why she's Chic and I'm not...

Another Favorite Blog...

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I have followed Zaira for a long time now. She is such an inspiration to me and blog world. Zaira is a interier designer in Italy. She has the most wonderful spirit and love for what she does. The other thing I love about her is she is real, she lets you know how she feels. It makes you realize you are not the only real person in blogland, I love that.

So go and visit my friend Zaira, oh yes, she is my friend. I won her giveway a while back so she does know my name...

Enjoy your day my friends!!

Attention Sister Shari!!

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This is it! An Italian shabby chic magazine.

You have 2 weeks to find it. Don't come home without it!!! Also, keep your eye open for other shabby magazines, you know my style..

Have fun!

Luv ya!

Which one do you like?

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I worked on 2 chairs today.

This one I have been working on for a while. I wasn't happy with it so I sanded it and then put some Annie Sloan dark wax.

I also wasn't happy with the seat cover I put on so I changed it.

I don't have before pictures.

The chair was dark wood with an ugly seat cover.

Here it is with my pillow from Debbie at Vintage Soul.

A closer look at my pillow.

It will be at The Fancy Flea Nov. 12th.

This little desk chair is painted with ASCP Provance.

Then waxed with Annie Sloan dark wax.

I love how the chair feels so soft and smooth after waxing.

This one will be at The Fancy Flea too.

So which one do you like better?

Favorite blogs.....inspiration.

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I love this look. If you have time hop on over and see more.

One of my favorite blogs...

HVITUR LAKKRIS

Front Porch and a junkin weekend....

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Good morning bloggers!

Hope your weekend went well.

We have had 100% rain for 2 days. The only other time I have seen this here is during a hurricane.

No lighting just constant rain.

I actually liked it.

Anyway, Joy of Savvycityfarmer wanted to see our porches.

See the Duncan & Sue's Place?

I had this made in North Carolina years ago.

My favorite boots covered in outside mold.

Perfect!

Old work boots made into a planter.

Where I like to sit and read my magazines or talk on the phone.

I like this old thermometer.

It works too!

OK, Friday's loot with Kathy(Chic).

We hit some thrifts, Goodwill, House of Hope and just plain junk shops.

We left at 9am and got home about 530pm.

Had a blast.

The car was full.

More stuff for the shop and Fancy Flea!

This guy lives in Sanford in an outside cafe'.

I forgot his name.

Lunch with blogger friends last week.

It's so fun to visit with these ladies. This is what I love about blogging, you hook up with people you would have never met. Denise(The Rusty Gate) lives in Clermont and has shown us some great places to shop. She has a whole lot of knowledge about the junk world in this area. Carol(The Polka Dot Closet) lives just around the corner from us! She is just so creative and not afraid to tell us her secrets. I love that! And of course my best buddy and partner in crime(junk), Kathy, the chic of the Chic and Shabby. She's chic and I'm not! She has no blog yet, I'm working on that. There's room for all us.

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!!

ASCP Old White...

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with a ASCP Provence bottom.

I love how this little table turned out.

First 2 coats of ASCP Provence.

Sanding first then dark wax and then clear wax.

White top for White Wednesday.

And Wow Us Wednesday!

Don't forget to go on over and visit.

Lamp day at the Thrift and some Art Angels....

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It's funny how things come out at the Thrift Store. It must be vintage lamp week this week.

I found 3 lamps but only had enough for 1, so I had them write the 2 up and you get 1 hour to pay for it.

So off I go. I'm starving, my fuel light is on in the car and I have to go to the bank.

I go home to eat then to the bank and the gas station.

It took me 1hr and 20 min. I walk in and look for the lamps, they are gone!

Someone is at the counter getting ready to pay for them. They are looking up the ticket to see of the time was over. I pulled out my ticket and ran up to the counter. Lucky for me they gave them to me. It was a little more dramatic then it sounds.

This is the one I bought first.

I love the finial.

So pretty.

OK, now just a few(a lot) pictures of Chic & Shabby and Art Angels.

First I will show you Chic & Shabby.

Are not these the cutest thing you ever saw. Chic's daughter is making them.

They are flying out the door everyday!

These are my favorite.

And now more vendors at Art Angles

Some ASCP here!

I want this.

I hope if you are in the area you can come visit us.

Art Angels

5515 S Orange Ave

Orlando Florida 32809

Thanks for being here...

Weekend Finds and Real Life......

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Look at what I found this weekend all within about 5 miles of my house.

Actually I found the 4 little painted seasons at the Thrift Store.

This cute little scale.

I love these! I collect paint by numbers, I have mostly horses and season landscapes.

I was thrilled to find this moose and elk!!

In the most beautiful blues and browns.

For me these are hard to find. Old wicker chairs that are well made. I can take these outside and wash them with the hose.

I will be changing the cushion.

Now I have 3.

See how well made it is?

This is old and sturdy.

I like wire plant stand.

This is 2 tier and $4.00!!

An old brief case.

Perfect worn leather in great condition.

I love the lock!

Now for real life.

I like this corner of the living room.

I need to take some photography lessons.

My step father bought this for me. He's not with us anymore so this is really special to me. He was a wonderful man and I miss him so much.

Love you Bacca!!

I have been collecting old globes. They are not easy to fine around here.

And here it is, real life at home.

Laundry to be folded and put away.

If you have any suggestions on decorating feel free!

Shoes all over. I have a shoe basket by the door but they can't put them in it.

They are everywhere.

This is my corner where I keep my magazines and books. I have an obsession with magazines...

Oh well.

Hope you are having a great weekend.

We have had beautiful fall weather this weekend. I was outside all day long.

I love days like this.

Enjoy your week!

And I want to say how much I appreciate you being here. Your comments make my day brighter!