Decisions, Decisions...

I just finished going to garage sale day number one out of three for the city wide sales this week. Found some really cool stuff which I will post at the end of the week. I am then thinking, why am I buying all this stuff? Well, my usual reasoning is that I am going to sell this stuff one day. I am either going to have a shop or set up a booth in an antique mall or something! Well, it is decision time. I have to jump right in and start this. I have wanted, since I can remember, to buy and resell items and show people how to reuse items in their homes. It could be by just seeing one of your items in a new room with a new purpose. I just love that kind of stuff.
So, I am praying that I will be able to decide which is the best venue to start in. I live in a really small town so my options aren't that great. I am going to check out an antique mall, but I don't really have all antiques. I like modern stuff mixed with old stuff. I will have to see what this place is like. I have also tossed the idea around about having a shop with gently used named brand clothing in it also. I have 3 kids and am always buying used stuff because they outgrow stuff so fast and I can get really great deals on nearly new items. You just have to get up early and search for those bargains!
I also have an uncle who makes iron gates and fencing that I could sell in my shop. I would also like to put custom made pillows and some other items in the mix. So many things to think about. I have to be realistic because my husband and I are really conservative when it comes to investing in the things that concern our family. I have to figure out how I can make this work.
If anyone has any advice I would love to hear from you.
So for now I am off to try and figure out some of this stuff. And I need to get to bed because I will be getting up soon to start another day of hunting bargains:)

Until next time...

Six Things About Me?

Ok, I have been tagged by Lani over at Cottage Elements. This is the first time I have ever done this so I hope this is right.

STEP 1: 6 Things About Me

1. I am a wife of my wonderful husband for 13 years this year and mother of 3 great kids. 2 boys and 1 girl.

2. I am a born again Christain and have been privaleged to go on a mission trip to Guatemala where I left a piece of my heart. Thanks to Students International who are doing wonders there with the people and bringing Jesus into their lives one little step at a time. Love you guys! I went on this trip via Country Bible Church in Blair, NE. Miss ya all!

3. I am a lover of decorating and design. I long to have a shop of my own someday where I can show people how to take old items and use them in ReInvented ways.

4. I brake for garage sales, flea markets, auctions, antique malls, great shops, need I say more????

5. I love to travel! I want to see the world. I love to drive as long as the weather is fine and I don't mind flying so I am ready to go! Where will the open road and the blue skies take me next?

6. I love getting to know all of my new blogging friends. This has really been a great experience for me. Thanks guys!

STEP 2: TAG YOU'RE IT!

Here are my picks:

Fancy at Cactus Creek Daily

Lissa at Humble Pie

Kristin at Twinkle Life

Layla at The Lettered Cottage

Carol at Raised In Cotton

Yasmine at Maison Reve

Okay, y'all. It's your turn. You now need to post six things about yourself, identify six new people, and let those people know they've been tagged. Don't forget to link back to this post! Lookin' forward to getting to know more about you!

Visit to Curious Sofa

So, on my trip to KC I had to stop and see Curious Sofa run by Deb Dusenberry. I have been following her blog ever since I saw her in Country Living Magazine. She has a lot of the same tastes I do when it comes to design. She unfortunately was not in the shop when we were there, but her staff was so kind and sweet. They even gave me directions on how to get back to the interstate. Thanks so much! (Need I say that we got major lost on the way there because I took one little wrong turn! Darn those interstate loops! No getting back on after you get off!) So, anyway on with the pics!
First, I have to say sorry for the picture quality. My camera is not that great. These do not do justice to the shop. I need to upgrade to a new camera since I am now putting these on the blog and showing everyone. But, I think you will agree it is a shop worth visiting.


The store front painted beautifully.


Nice big centerpiece on iron table


One of the many great sofas available


The bedding displayed in shelves


Sea Shells displayed in a great hutch


I loved these white dishes and was not surprised when I found out they were Katie Brown's new line! Love her!


Great display with black and white


Me in a great leather chair grouping


Me in the entryway display

So, hope you enjoyed the pics. We had a fabulous time in Kansas City. Hope to visit again soon. I will post some more pics of the other great places we went next time along with the awesome bargains I got.

Until next time...

Antiquing Weekend

I was so privelaged to check out Cactus Creek Studio's grand opening. Fancy is truly a girl after my own heart. I love her western design ideas and eye for finding those true artisans who have great products. My mom, sister and I went shopping downtown Weston, and then headed out to dinner with Fancy and her mom-in-law, Connie. We had such a blast. Great food, great company, and great atmosphere!

So, here are a few pics of our time spent in Weston, MO. You must go if you get a chance. You won't be sorry.


Love this antler candle holder!

Great Tablescape

Me and Fancy

Great stuff!

Mom, Me and Misty hangin' at the studio.

Me and Fancy in the pub! Good times!

Thanks again Fancy for a great weekend! Can't wait for our trip to Round Top! What fun we will have! See ya soon!

Ok, so tomorrow I will post pics of the trip to the other Kansas City and show you Curious Sofa. Love that place! It is my dream shop. Great stuff Deb!

So, until next time...

Refueled Magazine's Summer Edition

Hey all! I have returned from my antiquing weekend and had such a blast. I will be posting pics and the low down tomorrow. I have to download all my pics and sort through them quick. I just wanted to do a shout out to Chris Brown and his awesome online magazine Refueled. The summer edition comes out on Memorial Day! Please check him out. His talents and eye for design really makes me jump out of my comfort zone and look at things with a new perspective. Great job Chris!

Until tomorrow...

Adventure awaits

Tomorrow I am off to KC to meet up with an online blogging friend, Fancy, from Cactus Creek Daily. She is opening her new studio and I can't wait to check it out in person! It is going to be a fun girl weekend with my mom and sister who will meet me there. I am sure we will find a few garage sales on the way and we hope to check out Curious Sofa too! I can't be that close and not go see it.

I will be taking lots of pics and will let ya all know how it turned out. It is so fun to be able to just get away for the weekend. Just a quick trip, but oh so worth it!
Thanks to my fab hubby who will be watching the kiddos while mama has a quick junking adventure! I hope you all get a chance to get away from it all from time to time. Believe me it is so worth it. You deserve it and will be a better person when you return from being refreshed! Go for it!

So, until next time...

Photos: (1)Cactus Creek (2)Curious Sofa

Give Away!

OK everyone needs to check out this great blog over at The Lettered Cottage. Here is what is going on. Layla is an awesome interior designer and I have been following her blog for awhile now and am really impressed with her. She is doing a give away of this awesome burlap table runner in honor of her 1 year anniversary in blog land. So check it out! You could be a winner!!!


Please also check out Grace, from Coastline's, Estsy shop! So many awesome things! She is the one who designed the runner and thanks to her it is the prize for the give away. Thanks Grace and Layla!

So many great inspirations on the blogs these days. Happy reading! And good luck!

Until next time...

Words of Wisdom

Count it a JOY

When life gets hard.
God is doing something HUGE!
He is also proving
That you are NOT a fake.


Be BRAVE, Mighty Warrior
Your God is with you!
When Waves are Crashing,
STAND to your feet.
Throw your head back
and FEEL the wind of the Spirit!


God is painting a MASTERPIECE
with Multi-colored trials.
Go forth and display
Divine special effects
To the Great Glory of GOD.


YOU CAN DO IT!


-Beth Moore


I really needed to read this tonight. I just read it from a new blog I discovered which is Twinkle Life It is amazing how God talks to you through so many different ways. He is truly amazing!
I am still working on the porch. The weather hasn't been very cooperative lately, but I am making some progress. I am thinking of starting the painting on the inside since I can't quite stand it anymore! So much to do, so little time. I am trying to take one day at a time. I am still adjusting to moving here, this new town, and this new home. I am trying to make the best of it, but there are days when I wonder what is going on? Then I happened upon this quote from none other than one of my favorite people, Beth Moore, and it really gave me a sense of peace. It was also a reminder of what I already know, but what I tend to forget all too easily.
I think I am going to make this a poster and have it right where I can see it daily.
So, I will be trying to get pics of the porch finalized and posted. I also found a great greenhouse today when on a field trip with my son's class and it has pumped me up with more ideas!
So, I will work on the porch and continue to remember God has a reason as to why I am in this place.
Until next time...