How's this for some GREEN? Sadie Olive's seeing Red posts were such fun, now she is hosting some greens.
The lovely lady prancing down the stairs is my BFF, Beth. She's feeling light hearted because we went out to celebrate her birthday today. This photo was taken at Nell Hills (Mary Carol Garrity's shop) in North Kansas City.
The main Nell Hills is in Atchinson, and I have to tell you it is soooo much better than this one. One thing (I thought) you could count on from Miss Nell is affordable and wonderful things. But her new shop has a different type of theme, and knick knacks were priced at HUNDREDS of dollars! Ouch.
It was really a fun stop, though and we enjoyed going there as sight seers, just not shoppers. As my mom used to call shopping with out buying, "feeling".
Thankfully, Nell Hills wasn't our only stop. We started out at estate sales about 8:30am, hit a couple of good scrap booking stores, went to lunch at Pei Wei.
We went "feeling" at some hoity toity antique shops, and worked on Beth's antique mall booth too. Whew, that was a full day. And full of laughs too.
Once upon a time, I had a booth at the same antique mall, and used to get free rent by painting murals around the store. Many are still there, some have been lost to renovations and remodeling.
This faux finished wall and painted columns is one of my favorites.
I'm glad we had such fun today, because Beth has had a really tough week. Her Kramer-haired sweet heart, Milo passed away this week from liver failure.
He was a good dog, and always greeted me with affection when I visited, I will miss him.
I did this portrait of him on a liquorish (Beth's favorite) Altoid tin, and added vintage velvet trim to the sides, flocked wallpaper to the bottom, and a bone shaped charm to the side.
I also made a wallpaper journal for her with my BEST wallpapers. Notice the date on the old ledger paper?
(the paper is from Rhonda)
I can't believe I cut into a piece to make a tag and right on it was "June 13"- her birthday! What a co-inky-dink. I keep a file of these type of things, this one is going right on the list!
Beth had presents for me, she always finds junk for me at auctions and has gifts when I come to visit.
This time, it was a set of this old (made in Japan) but sturdy, doll furniture for Sugarwings. I will paint it to match her doll house.
The saucy little dancer is from Carol. She had a bagful of them for me, and I (of course) will fairy them up. Right now, I have a spray coat of white primer on them.
And how adorable is this?? A gift for me from my pal, Lori. 
When I saw this curly feathered little fellow on her Etsy shop, I had to have him, and when the box arrived, she included the fairy tag and a roll of nice papers tied up beautifully with ribbons and a buckle.
Have you ever been to see Sandy Mastroni? Her blog is so funny, and her art is full of personality and charm. I was lucky enough to win this cupcake set of cards featuring her work.
Yep, I am pretty lucky.
Here are some of the bargains I found this week, out junking with Carol and with Beth.
The wallpaper is from Beth. So we don't get jealous of each other's finds, we have a pact. Whenever one of us gets a good roll of wallpaper, we cut off a hunk for the other one. It keeps our friendship safe. 
Show and Tell Sunday this week is about flea market finds. Between garage sailing and flea markets and estate sales, I got the table top full, plus a few other things that didn't squeeze into the photo. Its been a good week for bargain hunting around here!
If you want to see what others have found at fleas, Heidi is guest hostessing this week's show and tell.
Don't forget that I am assembling a good prize pack of June Junking Finds for my giveaway. If you want to win some garage sale swag, just leave a comment and you are entered.
I've been looking at your blog and LOVING your blog for a LONG time
What a THRILL to see MY work on YOUR blog
You were my inspiration to start my own .
The way you write and the things you post made it look like so much fun
I'm glad you won my give a way and thank you for putting my art on
Thanks Karla ,You're the best . You're a little co inky dink
Posted by: sandymastroni | June 15, 2008 at 12:11 AM
What fun you have with Beth. It is great to have a friend like that.
Mahala
Posted by: Mahala | June 15, 2008 at 12:59 AM
what a lovely post about your sweet friends, looks like she had a great birthday and I love what you made for her!
Posted by: andrea | June 15, 2008 at 01:05 AM
You and Beth are so lucky to have each other. Best friends are one of the very, very best things in life. Thinking about my best friend always gives me smiles followed by giggles. We have the best time together - even just talking on the phone.
I always love all of your treasures. You always give us smiles, too.
Posted by: Beverly | June 15, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Sounds like you had a fun day! Love all the treasures you found! Have a great weekend :)
Posted by: Shawn | June 15, 2008 at 07:54 AM
The little wooden girl in the button box is too sweet...is it Mary of Little Lamb fame?? I'm glad you and Beth had a good time.
Posted by: Wanda | June 15, 2008 at 08:21 AM
Karla, LOL about the wallpaper pact:) what a very good idea!!! glad you liked your bird:) what a sweet keepsake you made for Beth for her birthday...i know she will treasure that for always!!! how sweet are those cupcake cards from Sandy? they are really SO cute and FUN!!!
Posted by: Lori | June 15, 2008 at 08:33 AM
Karla, It looks like you and Beth and a fantastic day out and lots of fun. I also enjoyed all the great eye candy. It's always a lovely way to start the day.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Young | June 15, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I havent been to the new KC Nell Hills, but am anxious to go. We went to her Atchison shop a few weeks ago and it still have affordable prices on cute small stuff. Love the mural you did at the antique mall. Looks like you and Beth had a fun day! Also, Love the painting you did of Milo for Beth!
Posted by: gail | June 15, 2008 at 11:10 AM
How fun - what a lovely way to spend a day with a friend! I'll have to trot over to Beth's and wish her a Happy "NEW" Year!
Beautiful treasures, beautiful friends and the wallpaper pact may be the smartest thing ever!
Posted by: Jeanie | June 15, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Oh.. good friends are the best arent they. Looks like a super fun time... and the goodies.. fantastic!!!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | June 15, 2008 at 12:37 PM
What a fun day you had with Beth! I'm a little "green" with envy. LOL
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | June 15, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Oh Karla, you always have so much fun! I love visiting you!
Happy birthday to your sweet friend! I am so sorry she lost her dear dog :( I love my dog so much and dont know what I will do without her. Such a heartfelt thing to paint her for her birthday, it is beautiful!
I LOVE that bird Lori made!! So precious!
Have a beautiful day!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage | June 15, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Happy Birthday Beth! What treasures! You girls make me want to move to the mid-west just for the junking!
Posted by: michelle | June 15, 2008 at 03:20 PM
You girls always have such a good time and you find such neat things. Happy Birthday to your friend...Mary
Posted by: Mary Isabella | June 15, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Are you sure it was Beth's birthday? It looks like you got all the presents!
Don't you just love to hang out with your BFF and laugh? Recently one of two BFF's and I were in a flea market together and we were joking, cutting up, and laughing the whole time we were in the store. When we reached the check out counter with our finds the clerk said, "You two are welcome here anytime! I loved hearing your laughter ring throughout the store,(it is a small store, we really were not THAT loud!), it brightened my day."
Posted by: Miss Sandy | June 15, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Happy Birthday
Posted by: Michelle Rosborough | June 16, 2008 at 07:28 AM
I need that pillow!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol
Posted by: Joy | June 16, 2008 at 10:09 AM
looks like a ton of fun! the journal and the paper with the exact date on if is one of those crazy little mysteries! oh, and i LOVE LOVE the statue and your bedroom ceiling (i know it's the other post, but i read this one second, lol)
Posted by: Katy | June 16, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Sounds like you had a great time! Love your finds! And love the pillow...I'm too pretty to do Math! I agree!
Happy treasure hunting!
Kim
Posted by: Kim Vagasky | June 16, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Such great finds! I bet you and Beth just have a blast when you are out there together, searching for goodies! Your posts and photos always seem happier when you have spent time together shopping!
Posted by: karenmiss_k_p | June 16, 2008 at 02:35 PM
It sounds like you and Beth had a marvelous day! Friends are wonderful.
The millinery flowers arrived - thank you so much. Now what to do with them...besides admire and play with them.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | June 16, 2008 at 06:34 PM
What a precious tin of Milo that you painted for Beth ~ I'm sure she will always treasure it.
Great finds for you & I love that white birdie ~ I'll have to go visit Lori!!
Tx Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Posted by: stephanie | June 17, 2008 at 01:10 AM
Hi Karla,
I so enjoyed taking that cyber shopping trip with you. Please enter me in your monthly drawing because I'm sure even the stuff in your studio trash can would be golden :).
Kim
Posted by: Kim | June 17, 2008 at 03:39 AM
The doggie tin is so sweet, and such a nice keepsake! Yours, Wendy [email protected]
Posted by: Wendy | June 17, 2008 at 03:46 AM
I forgot to comment on Nell's Hill - I love that place! My son lives in Leavenworth so it's handy to head right up that way. My girlfriends and I have made NH a stop on one of our "Girls' Trips" and all enjoyed that!
Posted by: Pam Schroeder | June 18, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Aren't best friends wonderful?? YOu seem to have a great one, and I'm glad you had a great, though super busy, fun day together. Too bad that the prices went up in that store that you like, but at least you enjoyed "feeling." That's a cute way of looking at it!
That mural you painted at the store is incredible!!! I wish I had a 1/16 of your talent!! :-)
Hugs,
Michele
[email protected]
Posted by: Michele | June 19, 2008 at 04:55 AM
Great finds! I love Mary & her lamb among the buttons.
Posted by: The Queen of Fifty Cents | June 20, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Wow, I just love reading blogs! You have a beautiful home and my gosh, so very talented! Thanks for so much inspiration! The vines on your bedroom ceiling are amazing, love that!!! Do you have to have a blog to be entered into your drawing, if not please enter me! Thank you!
Posted by: Milli | June 23, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Hi Karla, Thank you so much for your reply! I have added your blog to my fav's list so I will be visiting you again to see all of the beautiful things you create.
Posted by: Milli | June 24, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Hi Karla,
Your talent has brightened my cold January winter day. In somewhat of a funk, I've been just playing around on the internet, for the past two days, while trying to get into the mood to paint only about 12 inches of vines on a project. A "vines" google eventually led me to you. Imagine that! And I was really surprised to see Sandy Mastroni's work here, since I hadn't heard of her til yesterday, when I came upon it by chance, and I recognized her style after only seeing a few pieces. Anyway, it's a big deal to me, to see you and all your creative contacts accomplishing so much! I can do that! I just need a push now and then. Thanks! Susie
Posted by: Susie | January 08, 2009 at 05:03 PM