We have Shoppers from all over the World

Pam, Nancy and myself were at the shop this afternoon, when we saw these 4 guys get out of their car and start taking pictures of themselves on vintage tricycles and wagons on our front porch of the shop.

Well, when they came into the shop, we found out that they were from Ireland, and were here for a wedding for the third guy over from the left.  He is getting married tomorrow.  We also found out that the groom sets up lighting for rock bands, and travels the world. This was a fun group of guys. 

We asked if they would take some pictures with us, and sign their names on a piece of paper. 

I'm telling you we were like giddy school girls.

This is what they wrote to us, they were sooooooo sweet.



Then, a little while later, these two lovely women come in, and they were from France.  Since Nancy's booth is called Paris Flea Market, I took a picture with Nancy and the women. We also had one of the woman sign her name.   

It was a great day at the shop.  You just never know who will come in.

 I was actually going to blog about my trip to Brimfield on Friday.  I got some great stuff, some I already brought in, but most of it I'm saving for the Vintage Fall Market at the end of this month.  I'll be showing those pictures, and the pictures I took in Brimfield in the next few days.

Cream of the Crop at the Shop

We're building a great talented group at the shop.  We have new dealers coming in and some of our existing dealers are expanding.  Here's a sneak peak.























My Shabby Chic Backyard Shed

Last year, I had a shed built in my backyard.  It has taken me a year to fill it with some of my best shabby things that I've been searching for all year.  Most of the items came from my own shop, so I didn't have to go far.  This is more than a garden shed, it's a sanctuary for me.  A place where I can go to look at my favorite magazines with a tall glass of lemonade (ok wine) and relax.

The fabric on these cushions, is the same fabric used on the couch in the movie, "Out of Africa".  I bought the chippy rusty metal couch from NBJ at the shop.  She always has great things.

I picked this Texas Farm Truck plate up at a local flea market, I just love it.

My initials and my code at the shop are MES.  Last year at Brimfield this man from Texas was selling letters and numbers made from galvanized steel roofs.  I always thought the letters would definitely make the shed only mine.

One of my many collections. 

I hide my potting soil in this old lard tin.

The metal scroll piece on the wall is actually a fantastic headboard I picked up last year at the flea market.

Karen, aka "A Shabby Moment in Time" made this garden sign for me.



That's my shed, my sanctuary, my shabby place to relax.