Gotta love the KC gals!

Is swoony a word? If not, it should be. This article is very swoony!

Its in the latest Joan d' Arc.  This was a gift from Carol, now, that is a good friend, huh??? I'm lovin this book!

This one too, a gift from the uber talented Amy Barickman.

I'm planning on packing both in my bag when I hit the road next week with my husband to visit Virginia.  The trip will be different now that we no longer have a spare apartment or car out there.

It will be more like a vacation, staying at a hotel and not cooking and cleaning. Yippee! I'll be needing this great reading material while I am there.

Of course, its dangerous reading books like these while staying in a hotel room. Both will be inspiring me to create and decorate. 

Kansas City gals got it goin on.  First, Amy comes out with yet ANOTHER book for us to drool over, then Gwen's Bottom's Up antique show just keeps growing and growing and getting better all the time.  Beth will be there with her to die for bargains, and dealers from my favorite mall in the world, Rusty Chandelier are going to be bringing their GREAT stuff this time too!

To top it off, Curious Sofa is having a sale.  There is no where prettier at the holidays than at Debbie's.

I've been sprucing up my own store too.  This is the new banner I made for my Etsy shop and I'm making an effort to add to it every couple of days.

Today I added these itsy bitsy little trees, they are only about an inch high.

 
The Boutique has some new, old, books.

I've added The Secret of a Happy Day (full of angels!), Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing.  There is also The Lord is My Shepard, but I forgot to take a photo of that one somehow, I'll have to add it later.

I think this looks like a shooting star, don't you?

And this brooch is crown shaped.

And there are sparkling buttons along with the books and baubles.

And a sweet little vintage deer on a wallpaper covered box under an archway of millinery.

I'll leave you with some photos of whats new, then I'm getting back to work. Tomorrow I have Sugarwings and what doesn't get done today, just doesn't get done!

 

Comments

[Linda]

Look at all these wonderful goodies...and the adorable little deer on the box...pure whimsy!

[Jane]

Amy's books look delightful! Where can we find them?

XO,
Jane

[Sue]

Got any fun plans for while you are out here on the East Coast?

Sue

[GerryART]

Amy's book is at the top of my Christmas List.
Holiday Hugs,
Gerry

[ginger]

There have been so many great books lately to buy. This one looks great. I put the tree topper on my blog a few minutes ago. I just love it, thanks for the instructions. You have so many pretty things.

Ginger
http://glitterandroses.blogspot.com

[Karen]

I'm dying for that Jeanne d' Arc book,I just love that style.Have fun on your vacation...with those books in tow you'll really be amped up for creating when you get home.Can you believe that my hubby and I have been married 29 years this Jan. and have never been away together without the kids. Pitiful huh? LOL

[lisa]

Karla,
Boy oh boy, you guys rub elbows with the famous! You know how I feel about the Queen. Teasing me with that invitation. Just mean. I bought Amy's book too, without a personal autograph. And Bottoms UP is certianly on my bucket list. Ya, you got it going on. Lisa
PS Tell the Queen I love her.

[lisa]

Oh yeah, how could I forget Carol. My gosh, super star. Don't you love that JUL? Lisa

[Sandy]

You know, I'm extremely prejudiced toward those KC gals! I'd love to look at a Jean D'Arc magazine much less get one as a gift. You are really lucky. Did you see Carol's house is the Cottage of the Month on The Old Painted Cottage. It is a really nice layout. I'll go over to Beths to check out what she's got. Do you have any further info about your May shindig?? I need to figure out whether I could afford to come. Let me know in info if you have it. Thanks
Sandy

[Amy]

Love the whimsical little reindeer.I need to stop blog hopping and decorating and tend to my etsy shop today.Warm Blessings!~Amy

[jeanie]

Love your itty bitty trees! I did some of those for my show and had a blast with them!

[Samantha]

Have a great time on your vacation!!! The Bottoms Up show and Curious Sofa look amazing too...Have fun!

[Roxie]

Great pics, you must have a great camera!! Lovely!

It was great meeting you at Silver Bella, your art is stunning!

xoxo
Roxie