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Friday

Frosty Weather

 I thought these window displays at Gather (next to ACM) were perfect to share considering the icy weather we are having in Texas this weekend.

Metallic gold and white glitter with the Season!

Sunday

It is just around the corner!

It is never to early  to start shopping for the Holidays!



Christmas will be here before you know it!

Friday

Fall Faves


 I love the Fall and the changes it brings.
A little touch of mischief.
 Pumpkins
Black birds
and Gobble, Gobble!

Thursday

Antique Week in Texas Fall 2013


Mr. Ella and I just came back from a few days in the Warrenton/Round Top area

We found plenty of creative vendors with their fabulous displays.



The show goes through the end of next week and we left you a few things!

Saturday

Ella Elaine and Joss and Main

You never know where EE products are going to show up...
I was quite surprised when I opened up my phone App to
 Joss and Main and saw my Ella Elaine Boxes!
Joss and Main is an online source that offers current and trend forward home decor usually at discounted prices.
Sales are grouped by themes and are available for a limited time. 


The group Treasured Accents  ends 9/15, so check it out soon!


Wednesday

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall


One of my favorite new products in my
Ella Elaine Collection is this arched mirror.
The shape of the mirror is based from an old window I had seen.
This display is hanging in the front window at the Antique Company Mall.

I found pieces of old wallpaper, sheet music and of course a few birdies to use as the background art.

Ella Elaine Antiqued  Wall Mirror
(this link is to the wholesale site, but all of my products can be viewed...)
You can see the details better in this catalog photo.
The yellow flower pattern at the top was
from some old wallpaper that my mother had back in the 1970's. 

 At my home, I placed the mirror at the turn in the staircase.
 It welcomes everyone as they enter and as they walk up the stairs.


Tell your favorite store or boutique to carry the

Today, I Choose JOY

You can choose to live your life with the JOY of the front row or solemnness of the third row.
What a HUGE difference.
 
I find myself on each of the three rows at different times and seasons of my life.
 All serving their purpose and learning from each experience..
 I am my happiest when I dare to sit on the
front row...

My friends, go share the JOY!

Monday

The Colors of Chile

Mr. Ella and I returned last week from a Mission trip to Chile. While we were there our group was able to take a couple of days off from working in Santiago and travel about an hour to the coast.

In Valparaiso we rode an old box type elevator up the hill and was surprised to see this turquoise Victorian house perched on the edge.

The "box" to the left is what we rode in...
It is one of those things you do and just try not to think about how dangerous it is...

The houses were painted in such fun colors.



Each is their own unique color.

Paint store owners are staying busy in Chile!
(The blue basket in front is where they put their trash to picked up.)

Wednesday

Signs of Summer inside ACM




Summer is easy to spot when you are at the Antique Company Mall.
Can you feel the gentle breeze through the screen doors?
 
Hear the game on the radio?
 

Taste the cold lemonade?

Or bottled grape juice?

Your mind can escape inside ACM in the cool A/C!

Family, Friends and Fireworks

Happy Independence Day!
 Enjoy family, friends and fireworks!!

Friday

Go For it Friday

 
My favorite quote by Goethe torn out of a Mary Engelbreit  magazine many
years ago.
 
"Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."
 
Take that first step!

Saturday

Vintage Home at Market

Don't forget  if you are going to the Dallas Market to visit the  Vintage Home section.
There are some old favorites and some new vendors that are wonderful.
STASH

Seedbox Antiques

Judy Hill Designs

(open to the trade only)

Thursday

Ella Elaine Summer Collection 2013

 
I am excited to announce that my Summer Collection will debut next week at the

This lamp is one of my favorites.
The design is from a beautiful old wallpaper printer roller.
I think it turned out gorgeous and I can't wait to have a pair in my own home.

The mirror with the birds is also one of my favorites.
The sheet music flowers are fun and
look like paper but are actually made out of metal.

I really enjoy designing for IMAX.
 New products are currently being sold wholesale only to the trade.
 Contact IMAX if interested.
 I love giving new meaning and purpose to the found objects that I have gathered over the years.

My beautiful daughter, Leah.
(my most favorite)

Saturday

Never say Never

 
Well, I said that I would never move to another spot in the Mall, but again I am going to eat my words. Yet, when opportunity comes knocking I tend to answer that door and then jump through it.
I guess this is my way of growing, learning and keeping myself from  getting stuck in a rut.
 
 My space starts at the front window and then goes back into the store.
I have divided it into three sections.

 My version of  a late Summer beach is in the front window display.