Weekend with Rachel Ashwell at The Prairie

This past weekend I was honored to be at

Rachel Ashwell's 

"How it all Began" workshop held at 

The Prairie in Round Top, Texas. 

I can sum up those few days in one word - WOW...

Although the workshop focused on Rachel's  newest book release, 

The World of Shabby Chic

we all gained insight of her journey far beyond any book pages.

I would like to share with you what I saw through my eyes...

Grace. Style. Beauty.

Nature. Color. Timeless

Elegance.Charm.Inviting

Talented.Soulful.Radiant

Details.Special.Comfort

Aqua.Whimsy.Quirky

Breezes.Country.Lace

Shiplap.White.Sparkle

Layers.Subtle.Gold

Farm.Faded.Relaxing

 Our choices for Saturday day afternoon were:

                         a) Shopping in Round Top

                         b) Photo shoot for Rachel's

Simply Shabby Chic collection at Target

    (That was a no brainer for me...)

A small group of us followed Rachel and Sarah around and tried our best to be flies on the wall.

(Not so easy for women who like to talk...)

Simply Shabby Chic

Final photo of the bedding...

Rachel's attention to small details gave it the,

 "I want to live there," look.

We moved out to the "wash" line. This took awhile to get the best shot, but again, 

Rachel has a clever eye so it all pulls together.

My photo of what the final shot ended up as... Sarah will tweak hers to perfection.

Yes, even Rachel has a building full of her finds! 

These treasures are waiting to make their way to L.A.

                           

I was truly inspired by Rachel's journey.

 She is a beautiful person inside and out.

Thank you Rachel for a weekend that I will not forget!

Until we meet again!

Round Top Antique Week 2015

A few  faves that caught my attention during my visit to 

Antique Week 2015...

                     

                     

                          

Flea Market - Texas style!

Antique Week Time in Texas!

Junk shopping just doesn't get any better than at

 Antique Week in Texas!!

Most areas are open starting Sept.25th  until Oct. 4th.

Below are 3 pics from past shows.

Hope to see you there!!!

Antique Week in Texas Fall 2013

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

Antique Show.

(Seed Box Antiques)

We found plenty of creative vendors with their fabulous displays.

(Clutter)

(Clutter)

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

The Round Top Haul

You want to know what we bought on our Round Top trip? 

Well, it wasn't this broom display.

I was just about to run the lady over in front of me when I spotted it and thought it was $32.00.  My heart sank when I saw the 5 added to the 32.....I guess they looked it up on Ebay....

 Anyway, we did find plenty of other goodies to buy. I have learned to take a photo of items I need to pick up later. Mainly to remind myself and also so the vendor doesn't do any switch- a- roos

on me. This actually happened at Canton one time. I bought a door and came back to pick it up the next day and didn't realize until after I got home that it wasn't the same door. 

My mother use to say

"Live and learn".

 We found some things to put in the Antique Mall and a few to keep for ourselves.

 This dresser is going in our French themed guest bedroom.

 I always manage to sneak in some rusty and crusty pieces. 

Mr. Ella rolls his eyes because they usually

aren't trailer packing friendly.

He was happy though when I agreed that he needed this cabinet for his new workshop! You know

you have to keep those dear hubbies smiling!!

At the end of a fun trip we Mr. Ella packed the trailer and we headed home. 

People walking by wanted to know where we were setting up so they could shop there!

You can find us in McKinney....

Round Top & Warrenton

 Mr. Ella and I just came back from Antique Week in the Round Top area. We mainly shop the fields in Warrenton when we are there.You just never know what you will find .  I was taking a short cut between some buildings when I spotted these cute blue chairs. They didn't come home with me though.

 We stopped by Zapp Hall. 

 These metal shelves did come home with us. They are really cool because they fold up. (We had just bought some other wonderful metal shelves and they wouldn't fit in our trailer, so we had to get our money back...)

 I loved the industrial twist on this farm table and wanted it 

sooo much. Mr. Ella didn't.

 He like this more traditional one. He promised to build me a table.

It will  be the best.

 We were hunting for a mantel to put in our historic home. We loved this tall one with a mirror, but after thinking about it, I decided it would limit my seasonal decorating.

 I liked this one, but it was just okay.

 This one caught my eye, but it still was not the one. 

Notice the pink bucket of water and the brown grass?

If you wanted to smoke a cigarette, you either had to be near a bucket of water or have a cup/bottle of water in your hand at the same time. It was so HOT and DRY there.

This is THE ONE. It has just enough carved details for our house. It came from a home in New Orleans. With a lot of TLC it will be spiffied up and enjoy a life in Texas.

If you are going to Antique Week I suggest you take a hat, sunscreen, light clothing and a smile!