It takes a thief

You know, I am always amazed at what some people will do. I opened the door to my baby boys prized truck on Sunday morning, only to find that the dash of his truck had been ripped out and his stereo had been stolen. I can't even describe my shock and horror. This stereo was the last Christmas gift that I was ever able to give my son.

I will always remember that it took him what seemed like forever to pick out this perfect stereo. It was a bit over budget but he got it anyway - I was always weak when it came to my children.

It was like someone had trespassed on what was for me - Holy Ground - like a grave robber. Didn't they know that was HIS truck ! HIS stereo ! I just can't imagine that even in the world of thieves that they didn't know how we went to great lengths to preserve this thing that was so important to someone that we had lost. It just makes my heart sick.

Latest Trip to Canton

Whew !!! It was hot in Canton, Texas this weekend.

The weather was beautiful - the vendors were wonderful.

I didn't even make to any of the indoor vendors.

Spent the entire day in the junk and in front of

the civic center and then before I knew it -

I was out of time and money.

I found an old wooden crib that I cannot wait to give some love.

There is an old step stool, some old door headers and tin medallions.

I got a lot of wood from my special little vendor from Oklahoma and

some old wooden boxes that I just had to have.

Baby Girl got an old tricycle for some of her photo shots.

Under her trike is the top to a bird bath that I had to have.

I will fill it w/ moss, sand, shells and whatever else I can find and

top it w/ a piece of glass.

Chicken coups / nesting boxes are for oldest baby girl.

She and her husband have a yard full of chickens now.

A blue wicker chair and 4 metal chairs.

Notice the tire. Somewhere along the way the tread flew off

one of the trailer tires - busted out the tail light and last but not least...

caused extensive damage to the little armoire that we bought. I guess there was too much swaying going on with the unlevel tires and she just couldn't take it.

It is a wonder that we didn't have an accident. I feel like my son/ guardian angel knew that I couldn't have handled it and by the way the tire went flat shortly after we got home.

I hate traveling with a trailer and I can NOT back it up to save my life.

We did have a small fender bender when a vendor backed out of his spot into the side of my suburban on Saturday but like I told him when he complimented me for being so nice about it -

~That ain't the worse thing that's happened to me ~

Weekend Projects

Baby girl found this desk at a garage sale

and brought it home.

A little primer, a little paint, embellishments and distressing and look at it now.

This old hoosier had been left outside
to die a slow and miserable death.

A little more primer, MUCH TLC, and paint and she is now able to live out the rest of her days as a beautiful piece that someone will take home and love.

I made some more plaques that hold a 4X4 picture.

Angels are watching over you ... I love this quote.

Nothing prepared us for your smile.

And here are some old wooden panels embellished w/ an iron cross.

This cross has an old earring set in the center.

This cross has an old button set in the center and says

"Angels are watching over you ... you are loved and blessed".

I hope everyone had a good 3 day weekend.

Headed to Canton this weekend !!!!!

I can hardly wait.

Weekend in Cajun Country

My girls and the hubby treated me to a weekend at a B&B in Breaux Bridge, LA.

You've got to check this place out if you ever want to come and

relax in Cajun Country.

They fed the ducks and turtles right off the dock.

Breakfast arrived in a little red picnic basket w/ the fresh squeezed OJ in a Mason Jar.

That's me relaxing on the porch waiting for the girls to get dressed so we could go junking !

The best Shrimp Po-Boys EVER are served at Bon Creole Cafe in New Iberia, LA.

The PoBoy was over stuffed w/ seafood.

After shopping we freshened up and went out for the true Cajun experience.

Off to Mulates to enjoy Cajun music and Cajun food.

We passed a good time Cher'.

I love live Cajun Music and LOVE watching the people dance.
I can only dance after I've had a few beers or 2 much wine. :)

Grand baby girl had a stuffed potato and green salad.

She says that she doesn't eat seafood.

Our honor student !!!!

I had the Mulates special. Fried Catfish topped w/ Crawfish Etouffee.
Desirae had the Fried Seafood Platter.

Weekend Road Trip

So this weekend, me and my baby girls took a road trip.

For mothers day they had suprised me with a weekend at a B&B in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. More about the B&B later.

On our way down we stopped in Washington, LA. at the Old School House Antique Mall

and went to my favorite booth there.

Below is an old radio cabinet that she painted and made into a very cool piece of accent furniture that any young lady would be proud to have in her room.

I love, love, love this place. Her displays are fabulous. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Vintage girl doesn't have a website, email or blog so all we got is this telephone number.