My First Trip to Round Top….

….was last fall. Still being fairly new to Texas, and knowing that husband and I needed a getaway, I suggested we try out this “flea market thingy” called Round Top. Little did I know this would be something I would desperately want to go back to.

We were lucky enough to get away for four full days and happily spent our time tromping through the rain, mud and humidity to pick out some treasures. We covered as much ground as we could, and still did not come close to seeing everything.

Since the shows are now in full swing, I thought I’d share a few of the pics I snapped from our trip.

My favorite~

Need a hand? How about an arm?

This guy was keeping an eye on his booth.

Loved these crosses. Wonder if I could get my husband to make me one?

This guy had been in the heat way too long.

Yep, this is a creepy baby chandelier.

Wanna see a close up?

Alas, I probably won’t make it back this time around. But there’s always the next one.

Linking to:

Knick of Time Tuesday

Cedar Hill Ranch Cowgirl Up Party

Faded Charm Cottage White Wednesday

My Bazaar Life

That’s what life feels like right now. A little bizarre~or shall I say bazaar~as I’m trying to get projects completed with just a little over two weeks to go until the fundraiser.

I thought I’d get y’all up to date on what I’ve gotten done.

A little cardboard tray that I covered with old dictionary pages. Believe me, it was not pretty before. I think it turned out pretty cute after.

An old wooden calendar base turned into a chalkboard menu.

Chipboard letters and rub ons.

This iron shelf was spray painted and the wood insert decoupaged with old hymn music sheets.

And finally, this planter started out hot pink and gold. Ugh. A coat of silver spray paint and a little chandelier stencil makes it totally new.

Now I’m off to see what else is hiding in the pile for me to redo!

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Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday

Knick of Time Tuesday Vintage Style Link Party

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Tuesdays Treasures

Cedar Hill Ranch Cowgirl Up Party

Faded Charm White Wednesdays

Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesdays

No Minimalist Here Open House Party

The Vintage Farmhouse Creative Things Thursday

That’s the Ticket Blog Hop Party

At the Picket Fence Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense Fridays Unfolded

Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

Redoux What Have You Redone Friday

2805 Potpourri Friday

Rooted in Thyme Sweet & Simple Fridays

Too Much Time on My Hands Get Schooled Saturday

Queen of the Nest

Here is another project I’ve completed for the Spring Fling Fundraiser Bazaar that will be held on March 31, here in Fredericksburg. I still have a pile of stuff to work on, but am so excited when I get a project completed!

I have a really bad habit of forgetting to take “before” pictures. The “nest” for this little birdie was a neon lime green candle holder. Now, Ms. Birdie presides ever so elegantly over her white embellished nest.

It’s a little difficult to see, but she is ready for tea, with her cup full of pearls.

Ha, that rhymes!

I simply painted the candle holder with white acrylic paint and added some crystal looking beads, vintage lace, trim, sequins and some pieces of jewelry. She is sitting on top of a cushion made from stuffed burlap. Her “crown” is a little heart charm.

Looks like this gal’s got fancy taste when feathering her nest.

Don’t forget to grab the Linky party buttons for the That’s the Ticket blog hop and for my KISS Linky party. And be ready to join in the fun!

Linking to:

Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday

Knick of Time Tuesday

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Tuesday’s Treasures

Cedar Hill Ranch Cowgirl Up

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Faded Charm White Wednesday

Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesdays

From My Front Porch to Yours Treasure Hunt Thursday

No Minimalist Here Open House Thursday

The Vintage Farmhouse Creative Things Thursday

At the Picket Fence Inspiration Friday

Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

Rooted in Thyme Sweet & Simple Fridays

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

Redoux What Have You Redone Friday

2805 Potpourri Friday

Too Much Time on My Hands Get Schooled Saturday

Funky Junk Interiors Saturday Night Special

It’s Overflowing-Overflowing With Creativity

I’m Dreaming of a White Kitchen

I find myself wandering around my house these days mentally remodeling and redecorating each room. We are slowly working on some things, but one of the major jobs will be the kitchen. It won’t be anytime in the near future, but a girl can dream, right?

I’m linking up tonight with Faded Charm White Wednesday to share some wonderful white kitchens that I’ve been inspired by. Click on the picture for the source.

White Wednesday Bazaar Project Reveal

I’m joining up today with Faded Charm’s White Wednesday Party.

Hopefully y’all aren’t tired of seeing these upcycled items I’ve been working on for the Spring Fling Bazaar Fundraiser. This is what I’ve devoted the majority of my creativity to these days, although I have completed a couple of things in Connor’s room that I will show you later.

This was a silver garden-type trellis. I spray painted it white and wrapped it with some ivy and orange blossom flowers that were in the donation bag. But I was pretty sure it needed something else.

Burlap! I cut strips from a burlap sack and glued them around it. Loving the contrast between the rough texture and the delicate look of the flowers.

I finished it off by gluing a vintage button to each side of the flower on top.

Have a wonderful White Wednesday!

Also linking to:

FMFPTY Treasure Hunt Thursday

No Minimalist Here Open House Party

The Vintage Farmhouse Creative Things Thursday

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

At the Picket Fence Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense Fridays Unfolded

Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

Funky Junk Interior’s SNS

Too Much Time On My Hands Get Schooled Saturday

Bazaar Projects: Take Two-Wreath & Topiary

I have found working strictly with donated items to be quite the challenge. There’s just not an array of supplies to be had. So, it’s a good thing I’ve got a stash I can pull from if need be!

Using a donated wreath, jewelry, flowers and beads along with ribbon, lace, buttons and a little scrap of rust from my own collection, I was able to come up with this creation.

I love this glass leaf and the addition of the pearl earring.

Just a wee bit o’ rust to finish it off.

The topiary was a hanging ball made of dried rose buds. I snipped off the frayed ribbon and stuck the ball to the top of a broken finial that I painted pink (why pink? It was one of the donated paint colors.) and then touched up with some antiquing paint. I filled the terra cotta pot with some donated floral foam and added some moss to cover the foam. The polka dot ribbon adds a nice spring touch to it.

Now, I’ll be completely honest. This was actually the second attempt at the topiary. The first pot I painted bright pink (again, donated), crackled it and painted over that with a patina wash. It didn’t look so good. So I tried painting white over the patina. Then I dropped and broke the pot. 

I like this version much better, anyways.

Linking to:

Faded Charm White Wednesday

It’s Overflowing-Overflowing With Creativity

FMFPTY Treasure Hunt Thursday

No Minimalist Here Open House Party

The Vintage Farmhouse Creative Things Thursday

At the Picket Fence Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense Fridays Unfolded

Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

Funky Junk Interiors Saturday Night Special

Too Much Time on My Hands Get Schooled Saturday

Bazaar Projects: Take One-The Doggie Bed

My first project for the Spring Fling Bazaar fundraiser is complete!

One of the items that was donated was this large, slatted crate.  It’s very sturdy, but the top slat on this side was broken, so I knocked out all the slats except the bottom one.

I lightly sanded it and gave it one coat of a light bluish-white paint that my husband had leftover from a job.  Then sanded it again-just ‘cause I like that worn look.  Silvy’s figured out exactly what it’s for.

I filled an old pillowcase with donated stuffing, and secured it inside a burlap sack. I used some sticky-backed velcro I already had to hold the ends of the sack closed. This way the padding is secured inside the pillowcase and won’t poke through the sack, but it can be removed or changed out.

Then I stenciled No. 1 on the front. Isn’t everyone’s pooch numero uno in their life?

I also wanted to brag on my daughter. She’s crafted some darling tutus out of a bag of tulle and some ribbon that was donated.

Front.

Back that ties.

Stay tuned for the next installment.

Linking to:

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Faded Charm White Wednesday

Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesdays

At the Picket Fence Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense Fridays Unfolded

Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

Funky Junk Interiors Saturday Night Special

Too Much Time on My Hands Get Schooled Saturday

China Hutch on a White Wednesday

One of the details I love about my house is the built-in hutch in the dining room. It’s trimmed in curvy white wood, has two sliding glass doors, drawers & cupboards. Lots of storage space. The trim reminds me of the built-in bookcases that my grandparents had in their den and was one of the details that caught my eye when we were looking to buy the house.

I apologize for the picture quality. The lighting is not great and there’s a big game table currently parked partway in front of the hutch.

When my husband and I got married, we inherited a set of my grandmother’s china, and this is the first time in almost twenty years I’ve been able to display it.

The pattern is Dresdenia by Sango. I believe it was a set you could purchase back when the grocery stores sold sets of china.

I’ve accented here and there with some other favorite things. That little cowboy guy  in the picture above is actually a toy depicting a distant relative of  mine-Charles Goodnight. I found him at a shop on the mall in San Antonio.  How many people have an action figure based on their family members?

A few of my glass cloches.

A mug commemorating my husband’s high school graduation and his baby silverware.

A few of my apple pieces.

And one last white item-the cake topper from my wedding.

Have a wonderful White Wednesday.

Linking to:

Faded Charm White Wednesday

Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesdays

No Minimalist Here Open House Party

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday