Dallas Gift Market

Going to market for me is like buying bras. It is a necessary evil. I guess it's fun as far as looking for ideas and of course hanging out with mom. The best part is people watching for me! You never know who or what you might see. Apparel market is even better for that. Anyway, we will look for wonderful things for the shop. I'll let you know what we find.
It's rainy and nasty out and we have to drive in Dallas traffic, but you are worth it. Stay tuned for the results.

Are we in New England?

How many of you guys are sitting at home waiting for the "ice" to melt? Isn't this crazy? Thank you for the wonderful comments and the supportive responses I've received about our blog. Yes; I believe it will be worth it. Actually it's fun. I doubt it will ever be very fancy but it will accomplish what I set out to do; keep you guys informed.

I started writing this post early this morning. I was almost through with it when I got a phone call that will change our family's lives forever. My 37 year old cousin died this morning from a heart attack. Nothing prepares you for something like that. So everyone, I will be in and out of the shop sporadically for a few days. I hope that you will all understand and keep my family in your thoughts. You know how to get in touch with us if you need to.

Flea Market Style Magazine

Mom and I are very excited to be a distributor for this new magazine. It is being published by some of the editors of our favorite but defunct magazines that I personally grieve for daily. It helps that I have the last 20 years of back issues of some of them to peruse, but it's just not the same as brand new. This new publication looks like it will be a combination of all the greatest and most creative. I will only have 30 copies so if you want one, be sure to contact one of us! I've been told that it will ship out starting the 23rd of February. I don't know how long it will take to get but guess what? I get dibs on the first one!!

Major time gobbler

I know it will be worth it in the long run but this is really taking alot of my time! I refuse to use other artist's backgrounds and other parts for my blog but it's not as easy as one would think to create your own. I tried a really cool photo of an antique linen piece and it did look really great (after 3 hours of work) but I didn't get the margins right and it interfered with the postings. Why write anything if you can't even read it, right? So for now, it's gonna be a lovely white. Heck, it may stay a lovely white.
Be patient with me. It's a work in progress.

New Years Day

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!

Today I took advantage of the lack of customers (made lemonade out of lemons) and rearranged the shop. Mom and I have added another space to our booth and it needed some refreshing. It's always fun thinking that you will have lots and lots more room. Then, reality hits and you find that your merchandise has a way of filling up all the nooks and crannies. Not as much room as you'd think. I'll do more tomorrow.