Did I mention the SHOPPING part of Paper Cowgirls?
Not only was downtown Waxahatchie jam packed with good stores, there was a special event going on with Petticoats on the Prairie and we all got in at a discount for the sneak preview shopping night.
I'm still kicking myself for not buying this pillow!
The chaise lounge wasn't bad either, nicely stuffed with down and so cosy and soft!
And where else could you see a steam punk duck decoy?
The displays were well done and I did get more photos. But- I had my crappy, little pocket camera with me and very few turned out. I hear that the newer small cameras do better in low light. I've had mine about 4 years, so I know that updates have made them better since I got it.
My favorite booth there was Angela's. I know her from her blog, but had never met her in person. I found lots of goodies in her space, including this small, Victorian loving cup, and this toothpick holder with the same trophy shape to it.
I'm using both on my dining table as part of my Easter decor, with some of my eggs and nests from the 3 Wire Workshops tutorial.
She had this lusterware mermaid too. I couldn't resist it, since Sugarwings is a major mermaid fan. I knew she'd enjoy seeing it in the china cabinet.
It was fun to see some of my pal, Lesa's work there too. I spied these on a table, recognized her style, and wondered how she ended up there from Kansas City, then realized they are from her Bethany Lowe line.
The show was a good mix of hand made creations, market items, and vintage goodies.
One of my fave purchases is this pillow/pin cushion that was a prop used in Alice in Wonderland. We all fondled it, hoping that Johnny himself had used it as the Mad Hatter. I was making people sniff it too.
The table cloth its on is something I bought at a place Beth and I stopped at on the drive home. It was only 10 bucks because of some bad stains. They washed out easily, and the lace itself is in great shape.
There was a bit of hat whispering going on too. I found quite a few for pretty good prices while in Texas.
The flea market we stopped at had lots of jewels too. I snapped up a bagful of cameo lockets from one dealer, they are in the boutique now, if you need one. I kept a few for my own use, but had quite a few, so there are both blue and brown ones in the Boutique now.
There were tables of $1 jewelry too, I scooped up a few special pieces to work with there after doing some treasure hunting to find the good pieces hidden in the piles of 80s plastic beads.
Beth knows that she can park me at a $1 jewelry table and go on shopping, because I'll be there a while. I take it as a challenge, and just have to delve in to see what is under all the junk. Usually its worth my time, and I find a few decent pieces of older stuff mixed in with the not so interesting pieces. Either way, it sure keeps me entertained!
We debated stopping, since it was an 8 hour plus drive. But were glad we did. The flea market was so good we stayed for over 2 hours, and filled a few bags. It was the icing on the cake to top off a wonderful trip!
I love the pincussion, the lockets and that pillow …. all are so beautiful.
I really had to laugh about you saying; park me at that table bla bla, I recognize that so good :-).
Wished I could have been there, but it is great I can see some of this all while you let us see it here.
Thank you so much.
I am really enjoying your blog, it makes me feel “at home”.
We could be “soul mates”, while seeing the photo’s and reading your blogs …… it all sounds so “warm”.
Oh m’goodness oh m’goodness, now you have really REALLY made me even more sorry I didn’t get to Waxahachie last weekend!! Thank you for sharing these photos! Do they have this event every year, and if so, will you be there next year?
I have a weakness for jewels, too, only I’m sure my collection is quite wee next to yours!
I got a big smile out of the mini pillow prop from Alice in Wonderland. Yes, I admit I am a Johnny fan, and my biggest smile was hearing you were even having people sniff the prop. Any essence of Johnny detected? Ha ha! You are so funny, Karla. I have a feeling I would LOVE you if we ever get to meet in person.
“Beth knows she can park me at the $1 jewelry table and go shopping” had me snorting my morning coffee. Isn’t is great to have friends that know you so well?
Loved all the pictures.
Debra
Wow, what a great time you must have had. Can’t stop looking at all your photos. Pincushions are one of my passions, this one so special even if Johnny didn’t materialize.
Hugs Jackie
Oh, park me at that dollar poke pile, too! I do love the thrill of the hunt.
HAHA! WOW! It’s obvious you had a great time!!
That first photo is breathtaking! I’m gonna pin it! That sounds like EXACTLY the kind of shopping I adore! Is that mother of pearl behind the Eiffel tower, and is that a button? Drooling!
Fabulous treasures! how in the world did that pin cushion end up at a dealer in TX? Do you remember where you stopped at the flea market? I’d love to check it out.
Karla, your photos are beautiful! And how sweet you are for the shout out….thank you so much. I truly enjoyed seeing friends old and new that evening. I’ve been doing a bit of blog catching up and I am amazed at how pretty you made your treasure look in your home. Have a joyous weekend! ~ Angela