Presents from the Lollipop lady, Loot from the trip, and a SALE in the Boutique

There is no place like home!  Especially when I come home to this little girl.  And waiting for us was a lovely box from my pal, Barbara. It was filled with fairies and treats and crafting supplies, and on and on and on!! She really went over the top on this "Just Because Box".   Sugarwings and I will be serving PINK hot chocolate at our next tea party, thanks to Barb.

(There is nothing wrong with the fairy grand baby's eyes, that is a weird editing problem that happened when I tried to get rid of red eye, so don't worry that she got into some horrible glitter accident and was blinded)

 

Did I mention that I found a couple of hats in Virginia? The Hat Whisperer strikes again!  I swear, I can sniff these little vintage nuggets of blooms anywhere I go. And JACKPOT, these are mostly roses. And all were bargains.

 

Of course, on Wednesday, I had the help of another hat lover, Andrea.  She took me to all of her haunts in Frederisksburg.  I was able to snag a couple there, but most were found in Manasses.  

One of the very first things I unpacked when I got home, was the floral egg that Andrea gave to me.  Its under a cloche in my bedroom now.  Bethand I always say that things look more important under glass, but this little poof of foof looks very important even without the dome!

 

Another of my favorite purchases was thanks to Andrea too. She took me to a shop that was holding a pink sap bucket for her, and after she picked the one she wanted, she was fine with me buying the rest.  Have I ever mentioned that I can't stop at just ONE of anything? Or did you notice without me mentioning it?

I'll use these buckets at my Miss Frenchie's sale, and what ever is left over, I'll be happy to keep in the studio.

By the way, Deb has updated the Miss Frenchie's Blog!  Check it out for new photos and a list of the artists and dealers.

 

Andrea sent me this photo of our luncheon at Pinkadillys. Next time I go, I'll want to play dress up with the stash of millinery in the back room that is available for tea parties. And yes, I'll be going back, for sure!! Maybe I can organize some sort of blogger tea party for a group of us in that area? If you live out that way, let me know if you are interested.

 

On our way to Gettysburg, I was able to squeeze in a sneak visit for a few minutes each at Luckettes and at that pink polka dotted shop down the road from it.

Sorry, I can't remember the name of the shop, but I know that if you have ever been to Luckettes, you have also stopped at the polka dotted barn.  If not, you must be so excited to be heading toward Luckettes that you have tunnel vision. Not that I blame you, that place is special, but look at this one!

 

Every time I go, I see the prettiest stuff.  But  this time, I noticed (as leaving, and already too late) a sign that said NO PHOTOS.  oops....  I'm thinking that these are grandfathered in, since I had already snapped them??? Rude of me?

On the other hand, why would they object to me telling hundreds of people how beautiful their shop is?  Maybe because I can't remember the name of it?

 

Downtown Leesburg, on the way home from Gettysburg, I mentioned to the other people in my group that there was a cute little Irish pub around the corner.  They all immediately were ready for a break and pulled over. I ran down to the antique mall that Sue has a spot in and had a few minutes there before it close up at 5:30, while my traveling companions were swigging their beers.

Sue (Vintage Rescue) had the BEST daily blog postsfrom Rountop. 

 

Well, I'd better get back to work. Today is my catch up day.  Looks like I will probably need a few more, one doesn't cut it.

I'm adding to the Etsy Shop and to the Boutique, but mostly, I have been marking sale prices.  To get ready for Miss Frenchie's and the aftermath (lots of new listings from that huge pile of inventory) I'm clearing things out of the Boutique.  Today, I marked clearance prices on over 30 items. 

Comments

[chas at the wild raspberry]

so many lovely pictures!! looks like you had a wonderful time....that hat whispering ghost is always chasing me around as well. sneaky devil!
have a great day.
chasity

[Stephenie]

That little Sugarwings is such a cutie..What amazing pictures...Looks like you had a wonderful time...Your so lucky, those flowers are just amazing you found..LOVE them.. I also just love that egg from Andrea...
Have a wonderful week!!!!
Stephenie

[Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage]

Looks like you had a wonderful time! Love all the old hats!

[Lori]

Miss Sugarwings sure looks excited , what a cutie:)
will you be offering hat whisperer lessons anytime soon? i need them desperately...looks like you found a lot of beauties on your trip!!!

[Robin]

when you told me you went to Gettysburg..I had to wonder...did you notice you went RIGHT BY LUCKETTS! Guess you did! I love that place...I'm feeling the need to head over there and the pink polka dotted barn very soon! Love the pictures...and yes, you are grandfathered in on the photo shoot!

[Kerryanne English]

It's always nice to get away for a bit but even nicer to come home... makes you appreciate what you have at home.
Great photos Karla.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

[Rose Brier Studio]

I'll try to keep this short, but what wonderful things to comment on! The English tea shop across the street from my house closed 3 years ago and I miss it so. Wish I could join you for a blog party tea. Sometimes folks taking photos in shops do not have good intentions -- not you of course!
Welcome Home. I hope you & Sugarwings have fun with your pink hot chocolate!
~Marilee

[kana conger]

Looks like you had a great trip and Sugarwings seems happy to have you back! I love the photos, especially the polka dot boots with tulips.

[meleen dupré]

oh karla,

you have been quite the busy girl!!! your trip sounds fantastic...fun, friends and frills!!!

i soooo wish i could come out for miss frenchie's.....

meleen

[LiLi M.]

I totally agree that it just doesn't feel right to buy just one, when they have more. Did you see that clip with Jo Packham on Sandra Evertson's blog? Jo said she has so much stuff in her studio because you need about a 1000 charms to make a bracelet with 10. She is right. I like to share, so when I see something that is a bargain, I'll take one for me, one for my niece, one as a present for a yet unknown person. And sometimes just 20!
I love your photos, it looks like Sugarwings is happy to see you too! And of course I love the photos of the shops too, especially the pink one, have a nice week.

[Kathy]

Beautiful photos, I love the hats! I hope you are having a good start to your week.
Kathy

[linda]

That cloche ...I love that cloche !!!!! what a romantic world you live in !! everything looks lovely ....

http://europe-artisans.blogspot.com/

[Pinkie Denise]

Hello Karla,
Looks like you had a wonderful trip and a fun treasure hunt...I love the hats! I too have a hat fetish. Enjoy seeing all your fun finds Pinkie

[Jean Eakin]

I can tell you had a wonderful trip. You got some great treasures too. Its always great to go on a trip but There IS no place like home, is there? I enjoyed all your wonderful photos as usual.
Have a great day.
Jean in virginia

[Karen]

Love all your photos . . . some amazing pics. Isn't treasure hunting fun :) Such a pretty blog! Karen

[Kim Caldwell]

I missed one of those lovely eggs from Andrea. So bummed. You look so pretty sipping your tea. Can't wait to play in a few weeks. . .

Hugs, Kim

[Sheila R]

I am just amazed at all the hats you find!!! See you at Miss Frenchies.

[DeniseLynn]

Oh such fabulous eye candy you always give us. And oh my the buckets ... gorgeous!

[jeanie]

What a boatload of flowers on those hats! To die for -- as is the pink sap bucket. What fun you are having!

[LillySue]

I just caught up on your past several posts..now I am starved and somehow what I currently have in the house just doesn't sound good anymore, drat!! I love the look of your fancy dessert/coffee. How fun was that!! I took my first cruise with my best friend a couple of years ago. One of the best parts was the FOOD! It was like a 3 day tea party with servers who were all young, good looking guys from exotic places who liked to flirt shamlessly with all the gals. Yea for Girls Cruises!! I bet Sugarwings was tickled to get her Grammy back. So glad you had a nice getaway!
Blessings~LillySue

[Diane]

What a great trip you had and little Sugarwings with all her neat 'stuff'. What great memories!!!!

[Sharon]

I too was catching up on posts. Lovely pictures. If I had been keeping up with everything I would have known you were going to be in my neck of the woods. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Loved the fancy food pictures. The sweet treats look delicious!

[Andrea]

oH MY GOSH! So many pretty things! You are always so inspiring!I would love to visit Kansas someday and so many other places !

[Brenda]

that floral egg is over the top beautiful!
That's odd the shop didn't allow pictures, I'm glad you got the chance to snap a few before seeing the sign, it looks amazing!

[Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage]

Oh my gosh Karla!!! You have all the fun! Everything is gorgeous as always! And i agree wit the under glass thing, lol! I have so much under glass or in apothecary jars. I love that look!

Hugs,
Amy

[Sue]

Karla, thanks for the big ole shoutout! That pink polka-dotted place was my first stab at a booth in an antique store! It's called On a Whim. I'll never tell that you sneakily took pix.

I've GOT to get my froofy butt over to KS sometime! XOX

Holler when you come to DC next time. And plan it on the 3rd weekend of the month, because I've got a killer place to take you to...

[Sharon]

here is the website for On a Whim, I just was by there (didn't go in, returning home from Florida)

http://www.onawhimantiques.com/

[Donna On A Whim]

The name of the shop in Lucketts with the pink polk-a-dots is ON A WHIM at 14920 James Monroe HWY.RT 15 . Open 7 days a week.