When the Sun Shines!

This spring has been dominated by rain, so much so that lots of outdoor projects have been put on hold, so when the sun shines, you:

Wash and sand on the camper! 

Nearly forget that you have to water the flowers outside, because it's been raining so much, watering isn't required! 

Work on orders and new brooch bouquets (to be listed soon.) 

Enjoy the May flowers! 

Prime and paint the camper white. I thought I would be content when I got her painted a solid color. Just to have her looking better for the time being, but no! I've debated about how I was going to paint the glamper for a long time. As I washed and scrubbed her down, the vision came to me. 

Here's a sneak peek! I've got one side painted with the design, but now it's raining again and forecasted everyday for the next week.

I practiced my set up for the Junk in the Trunk show last Saturday. I wanted an idea of how everything would be placed, before I got there. 

And then we got sunburned at the parking lot sale, but oh how gorgeous and nice it was to be outside and visiting with shoppers and fellow vendors! 

Several pieces of painted furniture and home decor items sold. I was tickled with the outcome of the market.

Cows have been worked and new babies discovered. 

It was an absolutely gorgeous 7 days of sunshine and I enjoyed ever minute of it! Thankfully the spring rains have eliminated the drought classification for almost all of Texas, but I'm ready for the next sunny day to paint outside again! 

Junk in the Trunk - My First Show

I'm excited to be participating as a vendor in the Harmony P.T.O. Junk in the Trunk show this Saturday! 

I've always had a desire to set up and sell my goods at a show, but its just never happened. It was a spur of the moment invitation that led me to sign up for this event. Its just a few miles from home and takes place this Saturday from 8-1 pm, so it's not a major overnight trip for my first, but hopefully not last  show.

I'm gathering my inventory and display pieces, trying to make decisions as to what to take. 

It's my first show. I want it to be great, but not over done for a trunk show in the school parking lot.  

Of course the pillows and tote bags from the Roots and Wings Collection will be making an appearance. 

I've got a few pieces of furniture that I plan on taking that can do double duty as props and be for sale, including this bench. 

I don't expect it will be the  target market for wedding bouquets, but I still think I will take a couple to display.  My friend Keli is the one who invited me to the show and also gave me this fabulous vintage chair. The arm has some damage and she thought I might can fix it. I really like it just the way it is and she seems to be right at home showing off a recent order. 

With Mother's Day coming next week, I will have a few rustic corsages and other unique gifts available as well.  Don't you think Miss Lacy should go to help show off the corsages and sashes?

I will have one parking space to display my goods in. I think I will measure off a place out in the yard and practice setting everything up on Friday, so I'll have an idea of where everything will go. 

Stay tuned to Instagram and Facebook for updates closer to time and if you're in the local East Texas area, come out and see us Saturday morning!