Baby Steps....sigh

I can't begin to tell ya'll the way my heart feels right now.

I  can feel the fluttering in my stomach even as we speak.

From this day forward, my life will never be the same

as Mr. M and I embark on a new journey together.

Mr. M keeps assuring me everything will be okay.

I am so nervous that I can barely breathe.

I already know where your mind is going........

You might as well turn it around and drive it down  another road.

The Divine Mr. M has finally convinced me

to open my own business and peddle my wares.

 I will not be in a brick and mortar (yet)

but I will starting taking my junk....errrrr....antiques

to shows, including Warrenton in the fall

and will be opening my Etsy shop next month.

Mr. M is my greatest fan and my biggest supporter.

He doesn't believe there is nothing that I can't do and I love him for that.

After all, he's the one who told me to start my own blog.

I have to say that it has truly changed my life.

I would have never believed that I would meet so many

amazing and talented women.

I would have never dreamt that in two months,

I would have almost a hundred followers

and over 17,000 visitors to see what I have to say

and that this tiny blog in blogland would lead me to one of my greatest passions

(besides Mr. M. )

I can only hope and pray that the love that ya'll have shown me

will continue to flow with my new endeavor.

Mr. M is out right now, even as I type, buying me a travel trailer

so that I can have somewhere to lay my head while on the road.

  (see why I love him so.)

He has this crazy faith in us ....

I'm just trying to take baby steps as I spread my wings and fly

without divebombing to my death.

So, please be on the lookout for "Six-n-One"

my new store.

And if you see my at a flea market

or antique show, please feel free to stop by

and offer me a paper bag to keep my

hyperventilating to a minimum.

We Interrupt This Blog.....

For a proud Mommy moment.......

This is my son Alexander.

(He just wants to be called "Alex." He thinks it's cooler that way...whatever.)

My baby is now a senior in high school

and will be graduating in May.

I am sooo proud of my son.

He is going to pursue a degree in the arts, specializing in photography.

It's been an amazing journey these last seventeen years.

I am speechless at his growth into a man.

It really does seem like yesterday when he was just born

and I held him in my arms, scared to death about our future.

I remember being soo worried on his first day of school,

when he learned to ride a bike,

and hoping he remembered all of his manners on his first date.

I look at him now and I'm still worried.

I worry that he will pick the right school,

finish his degree, find the right girl

but most importanly,

I worry that the he will still remember all of the life lessons

I and my family have taught him

and that he will still use good manners for the future firsts in his life.

Alex, I just want you to know that you are one of my most shining moments

in my life.

I am so very proud of you and all that you've done.

Keep up the good work kiddo

and don't forget your manners.

To any mom who might be reading this.....

love your children always

and don't look over the little things

because your children won't stay little for long.

Something Wicked This Way Comes....

With Halloween around the corner, I thought that it was time to decorate.

I will be hosting a party for my girls

and an all night "Monster Movie Mash"

for all of my neices and  my children.

Every year, I have a theme for my movie fest.

This year, I decided to go with

"Haunted Mansion".

I started with the mantle.

I was going for an old, abandoned house feel.

A house not touched in decades.

I was going for more eery than scary.

Cause really....how many light up, creepy laughing things

can you use?

I used thrifty items from around the house or thrifty finds.
The candlesticks were once brass that I painted in
flat black spray paint.
(Flat is very awesome for old and creeeeeepy.)
I've had the white pumpkins forever.

I decided to go for things that just naturally give you the creeps

or give you a chill down your spine.
The best part is everything was very budget friendly.

This antique pic of the child praying is normally sweet and innocent

but when I paired it with spider webs and spanish moss

it creeped Mr. M out....big time.

I added some frosted shot glasses I found at GW.

I added the stickers to say "Boo."

I try to add a touch of whimsy in everything I do.

I found this  old book on psychological disorders

at an estate sale.

How keewwwl!

Throw in a few eight legged friends and you have

creepiness galore!

I will be adding pics as I continue my halloween decorating.

Next up will be my "Witches Corner".

Grab a friend and hold on tight

because something wicked this way comes.........

Psssst!!!!!  
I'm participating in Metamorphasis Monday with Between Naps on the Porch
and  Trash to Treasure with Reinvented
and DIY Day with A Soft Place to Land
and Frugal Friday with The Shabby Nest

Giveaway Winner!!!

I was kinda disappointed with the givewaway turnout....

(Matter of fact...I'm a little bummed.)

Only 3 people entered and one was anonymous.

It's like throwing a party and nobody shows up...

(So I've heard...My parties are a blast and people always show up..until today.)

Sniff....Sniff.

The winner or the givewaway is

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Adrienne of The Flying Bee!!!

Email me with your mailing info and Erin will mail you

your photo!!!

 

 

I'm finishing up my Halloween decorations

and will be posting several new projects over the weekend and coming week.

(if it ever stops raining!!!)

CHeck back and see what frights I have in store!!!

More Junky Goodness

I'm off to work for a few shifts in the ER and won't be posting for a few days.... sigh.

I thought I'd leave ya'll with a few pics from Warrenton.

The booths were fab-u-lous...okay, some were a hot mess

but my mama told me if I can't say something nice,

don't say anything at all.

I'm only gonna be nice here.... *SMILE*

Donna's booth Reborn Rubbish was simply genius!

Her eye for color and texture made me lightheaded.

There were fields and fields of junk and antique goodness!

The Divine Mr. M simply smiled as I squealed like a ten year old

when I saw all of this junky awsome-ness!

I would have loved to get these for my Father in Law...

Campbell's was one of the few

and I mean feeeeeeewwwwww

places that had somewhere to rest your feet and your booty.

This table setting was soooo pretty at Campbell's.

Carol Westbrook Home...need I say more?

Mr. M had to push my mouth closed again.

Rusty and packed with treasures.

I wish everyone could have gone  to Warrenton

and I wish I could have stayed longer.

I definitely plan on coming back for the spring show

and this time hitting Marburger Farms for sure!!!

Thanks to everyone that I met and all the vendors who

gave their all so that we pickers could stare at you ,

touch all of your stuff, and leave pools of drool on the ground in your tent....

IT WAS SOOOO WORTH IT!!!!

Cuz I've Got Friends in Junky Places

Here I am in Warrenton!!!

Bright eyed, bushy tailed, and cute as a button!

(Notice the curled hair, makeup, and fading tan lines )

I had my trusty cart with my  number 6 and my few essentials and I was ready to go!

The Divine Mr. M was just as thrilled

(he mighta been faking but he smiled the whole time!!!!)

We all know about the great junk that's at Warrenton and Round Top

but did you know about the even greater vendors?

Me neither!!!!

As excited as I was to go shopping

(I've already earned my black belt. Mr. M has just moved up to his yellow belt in shopping.)

I really wanted to meet all of the spectacular people

who pour their heart and soul

(as well as their junky goodness)

into this event.

Most vendors were kind and smiled,

but there were the rare exceptions.

You know...the folks that say "Hey!" instead of "hello"

and talk to you like you're family instead of a stranger.

This was the case with Mark and Jo Moss of Greenfish Antiques.

They had some awesome stuff and a cute dog to boot.

He wasn't for sale and Mr. M would have murdered me

if I brought home another dog.

I did purchase some vintage eyeglass lenses

that I am using for project (show ya that later..)

Meet E.

E is of "E and Company"

all the way from Dublin Texas.

E was in really good company with her husband and her mom.

Now, I don't know about you but my mama is seventy-nine years old

and I can tell you there is NOOOOO way she would have

sat with me in that Texas heat......none what so ever.

E sold me the most amazing sewing machine in all its rusty glory.

(P.S.....I LURVE rust!!!! It makes my heart melt.)

I regret that I didn't buy two instead of one...sigh.

I made my way to the side of the marketplace and met Donna.

Donna is the proprietor and genius behind

Reborn Rubbish.

Donna takes architectural salvage from New Orleans

and gives it new life.

She also carries clothing from Bayou Salvage clothing.

Sheer genius.

Donna said she's trying to let people know that

"you can help the environment. You don't have to wear hemp

 and not shave your armpits to do so."

Soooooo true.

I was saving the best for last when I got to Zapp Hall.

(notice the hair is no longer curled and the makeup is running..)

Here she is ya'll!!!

The infamous queen!!

Debbie of Talking Trash!!!

Her booth was to diiiiiiiiee for!!!

We immediately began hugging and talking like long lost friends.

She is such a hoot.

The Cat Daddy himself!!!

Enough said.....

(sorry for my falling tank strap...apparently I was quite the floosey.)

The next day I had to make my way back to a booth I had seen the previous morning.

This gem ..(and I'm talking DIAMOND ladies...no topaz here)

belonged to Brian and Melony Russell

of The Seed Box Antiques.

Once again I forgot pics...I was too busy wiping drool from my chin.

(Mr. M actually told me to close my mouth before flys got in.)

Brian was the greatest!

He answered all of my silly questions and was so kind.

His booth was my favorite. It just made me go gaga.

After walking for hours upon hours and suffering blistered feet,

(Notice the tan line is almost gone?  That's because I was BURNED...like BACON!)

I finally got to paaarrrtaaay!

Theresa Cano of Garden Antiques Vintage

hosted a blog party and it was fabulous!!

I got to meet so many of my bloggy friends and make new ones as well.

There was great food, great wine, and awesome conversation.

Pointing out where some more great junk could be found.

The wonderful Teresa of Attic Rat

was such a joy to talk to.

Leann Stephenson a.k.a. The Vintage Laundress.

The two of us just chatted away.

Lauri of the 2 Chippys.

I was so awed that she reads my blog.

Suh-weet!!!!!

As I was talking with the Divine Mr. M,

this very beautiful lady walked up to me and said,

"Excuse me? I know your face. Do you have a blog?"

For about 5.9 seconds I felt special.

Somebody recognized little ol me and my blog!!!

Meet Adrienne of The Flying Bee.

 I believe that we just might be junking sisters

separated at birth....even though I already have a twin.

She is the absolute sweetest and has the cutest blog.

Be sure to check her out!!!

The man of the hour was of course

Stan Williams of The Elegant Thrifter.

He was signing his new book The Find.

(Sorry for the bad pic.)

The junk at Warrenton was amazing but the friends that I made there was priceless!!!!!



PSSSSST!!!!! Don't forget to check out my giveaway!!!!!
There's still time!!!

An Awesome Blog with an Awesome Giveaway!!

I recently entered a giveaway on a blog  that I saw on S.I.T.S.

If you've never been to this site, you should!

It's an amazing website to mingle and interact with other bloggers.

I came across Erins Awesome Blog.

Any blog that self proclaims itself as awesome haaaas to be

checked out.

Let me tell you, Erin did not disappoint.

At Alllllllll.

Her blog focuses on her daily life

but it also showcases her gorgeous photography

that she sells on her etsy shop and her website,

Rains on the Plain.

I had the pleasure of not only WINNING (yay!!!)

one her stunning works,

but I was also fortunate enough to interview this

wonderful woman.

1. Your work is very vivid and amazing.

 Where do you get your inspiration?

My inspiration is the beauty of life. I love using photography to

make a moment last a lifetime, a small splash become immortal or to

make an everyday sunset extraordinary. Using paints, pastels,

charcoals and other implements I reinterpret what I see around me

through the filter of my soul.

 2.When did you discover a love for photography?

I discovered photography by accident, I was actually taking
pictures of my paintings to use online. A friend of my fiance's sent

us an advanced camera body and I started using it to take pictures of

everything and found that I liked the art behind capturing pictures,

especially seascapes. Before I got that camera, I never bothered to

take pictures, they always came out blurry or not great. It was a

great creative discovery to find out how to use the camera and take

better pictures.

 

 3. Who is your greatest influence?

My greatest influence photographically are actually wedding

photographers. I don't want to be a wedding photographer, but I love

that they capture moments, scenes and joy in expression, people and

decorations. I read the blogs of Becker (http://beckersblog.com),

Jasmine Star (http://jasminestarblog.com) and Ashley Forrette

(http://blog.ashleyforrette.com/) at least once a week.

Outside of photography I am influenced by the loads of creative people

I meet through etsy and artistic venues like it.

 4.How would you describe your art?

I create art because of the sheer overwhelming joy that it brings.

My belief is that art is not only healthy but transformative for all

that are touched by it. I'd describe my artwork as passionate, joyous

and positive because it brings all of those things to my life.

 Now on to the fun questions....

5. Favorite day of the week ? Why?

I like Wednesday. It's the most fun to spell. My favorite date

is my wedding date 2/27/2010.

 6. What's your guilty pleasure?

A good bottle of wine and a bubble bath. Homemade ravioli. 600

thread count sheets and fuzzy LL Bean slippers.

7. Person you're dying to meet?

Tori Spelling. I just think she's adorable on her tv show with her

cute husband and kids.

 8. The one song you sing out loud every time you hear it?

The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson. It's a good song, even if it

was on a commercial.

 

Erin is soooo awesome (her blog says so)

that she is doing a GIVEAWAY

especially for Six in One Hand!!!!!!

One lucky winner will win a 6x9 print of her fabulous work

"Man in the Ground."

All you have to do is visit Erin's website or her etsy shop

and leave a comment letting me know which one you love.

The winner will be drawn on October 8th.

As always, if you blog about my lil giveaway

and Erin's awesome artwork,

you get an EXTRA comment!!!!

Whatcha waitin' for?

Go check Erin out.

You will be blown away..... I promise.