On the Road again

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I'm going to Round Top!!!  Yee Haw, Y'all!! 

This is the best kind of trip. Beth emailed me out of the blue a few days ago and said, wanna go? And so off we go. We are meeting up with blog friends, Jodie, Lisa, Suzanne and Charlene.  And best of all, we get to attend Sweet Tee's Big Blog Party Hoe Down.

So, of course, instead of doing all the dozens of things I should be doing before I go out of town, I sat down and made myself a necklace to wear to the party.

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And I made a book.  I know I shouldn't have, I had other things to do. But after making all the swap pages (previous post) and having such a good time with them, I was dying to make more. 

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The interior of the book is made quite a bit like the swap pages, with the crazy quilt wallpaper patterns.  I tried out  this Sealah No Sew tape instead of glue on some pages and it is wonderful stuff.

I also used it on these cuffs, and was amazed at how much easier they were to put together without icky, gluey fingers all stuck together and making a mess. 

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You can get some from my pal, Kay Ellen. Her mom is the inventor!!

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Most of my day was spent puttering around not doing what I needed to do. I got into the salon for a hair makeover.  Which means about 2-1/2 hours of sitting  and reading a magazine and thinking about all the stuff I should be doing if I wasn't too vain for the Texans to see my dark roots.

Like it matters. From what I hear, I'll be sweating like a pig and keeping the sun off with a hat the whole time.  At least I'll have a pretty necklace on, and no dark roots hiding under the hat!

Do you ever take a photo of yourself in a mirror? I sure felt goofy doing it and look kinda goofy too.  But, my husband is out of town and Sugarwings was going to be the only person to see my new hair do while it still looks salon fresh!  My hair rarely looks cared for! I needed to document it.

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I did make time to wrap up the packages that needed to be sent out before I left for the Lonestar State.  And I figured out how to do discount coupons in the Boutique!!

If you type in the word "Roundtop" (one word, capitalized) you will receive 20% off all purchases in the shop until Sept. 30th. I kind of need to pay for the spur of the moment trip somehow….

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Although, honestly, every corner of my studio looks something like this. What makes me think I need to buy anything at a flea market any way????  I told Lisa that I am coming as a tourist not a shopper, but she doesn't believe me and is gearing up to wrassle me over the best deals.   She has also thrown down the gauntlet and challenges me to find a millinery confection for under $10.

I think she doubts my hat whispering skills! But I'm not going for hats.  I'm going for the atmosphere and to hang with blog buds. I'm still feeling shaky from watching Hoarders.

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My teeny Agnes Rosebud still has not grown into that big name. She is so tiny that she walks right through the pickets of our fence, so I can't leave her alone.  I'm taking her to Beth's house for the weekend to play with Button. Beth's husband is one of her favorite people in the whole world, so she'll be thrilled.

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In Kansas, the sparkling rhinestones are ripe for the picking. I wonder how plentiful they will be in Texas?

Well, I've frittered most of my day away, between vanity, playing with Sealah Tape, and running around the park pretending to cast magic spells on Sugarwings.  I need to go and pack. Please forgive me if I don't return comments while away, but also please leave one, I love to hear from you!

And each comment enters the drawing for a gift from the Romantic Gothic Ghost class.

 

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Oh, before I forget! Have you seen this yet??? A party in honor of Practical Magic! How could I miss this one?  Please join me, I'll be writing my post in advance for Saturday's link party. 

32 thoughts on “On the Road again”

  4. fairyrocks

    HAVE FUN!!!!
    Great that you have someone you trust with your pooch.
    I have a house to clean before I head to my room again.
    I conveniently ignored it yesterday, but must do it today less I be featured on the ‘H’ show.
    The book is terrific and the cuffs are so sweet…
    about that self portrait thing…last time I tried it I looked so much like ‘Haggar the Horrible’s’ wife that I just gave up LOL….( I kid you not,if the paparazzi ever got hold of it…..well I’d have to disapear)

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  6. Kristi

    Love the new hair! Very pretty! I have friends going to Round Top & am SOOOOOOOO jealous that I cannot! =( You will have a blast! Safe travel! And if you ever get to West TX (opposit of Round Top! haha), stop by Plainview to Uniques & Antiques (725 Broadway / Plainview, TX 79072)!! Many gooooood bargains & fun shopping!! =)

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  10. Diane

    Karla, Have fun and your new doo looks great! I understand just how you feel my Studio is over whelmed right now I need more storage, it takes so many small and different objects to create for me so leads to mess…. anyway have fun! oxox, Diane

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  12. Charlene

    Your hair is ADORABLE!!! I can’t wait to see you! I’m not gettin all fancy. Just got off the phone with a friend that’s coming with me & we were discussing clothes. I told her “I’m not getting fancy because it’s too hot”. And I’m not into contests of any kind (junk gypsy prom… food being served cute…) I just want to hang out with my friends!!!!!!!!!! I AM TIRED!!!!!! Nurse Cratchit is a HARD JOB! See ya Sunday! Hug Beth’s neck & I can’t wait to see ya!
    Charlene

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  13. LORRAINE BELL

    Morning Karla…love your nice stylish hair…someday before I leave this world,I`m going to Roundtop,or Silver Bella…its a long way from B.C. where I live & Desert Hot Springs were we spend our winters…& the wrong time of the year….but …a girl can dream….right….Lorraine

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  16. Wanda Contreras

    Dear Karla:
    You look 10 years younger. I LOVE your hair and the necklace you made is amazing!!! TFS.
    best regards,
    Wanda

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  17. Dorthe

    Karla, you looks very sweet with your new hair,it is great- love it,-and the necklace is gorgeus, –I also can`t get enough of looking at the cuffs,and “new” books you are doing-this one with the pale blue/white rosette is lovely, and so is the packet with the beautifull brooch, and tag.
    I`m sure you will have the best time ever, with Beth,Lisa,-and everyone else-I know it is not nice -but I envy you 😉
    Please say hello to them from me, and happy, wonderfull tour, to you.
    Dorthe

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  18. QueenB (Yvonne)

    Karla,
    Love the new hair do. You look great.
    I love road trips, especially if there’s shopping involved! I’m so jealous. Have fun on your trip. Be safe.

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  20. Curtains In My Tree

    I want ot go!!!!!!!!!I am going next year or else. Else what I don’t know, but I can’t stand seeing all those fabulous tent picture down in Texas.I want to see it first hand and spend my allowance.
    Janice
    Take lots of pictures

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  22. Samantha

    Have a great trip! Your pretty new journal is perfect to record your road trip!
    And your hair looks great…that’s always a good sign it’ll be a fun trip. 🙂

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  24. Freda Butler

    Go and have a great time. will be looking for all the goodies and pics when you return. I have been reading about round Top for years and you are about as close as I can be to getting there.
    Have fun.
    Hugs
    FredaB

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  25. kana

    Karla,
    You look Mahhhhvalous with the new hairdo….I like it! I do agree with you, the time spent for the hair color and cut is torture to me!! Agnes Rose is a living doll, such a cute photo of the lil gal. Speaking of horders, I keep meaning to tell you that I have been to a few patients houses that could be on the horders. One time and this is no lie, I had to evaluate a lady on her front porch because I think there was a small pathway in her house to get to the kitchen and bedroom, etc. The only peek of the house I saw, was the den full of clothes nearly to the ceiling. Very scary!! Have fun in Texas and tell Beth, Jodie and Suzanne HI for me!!!

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  28. Patty in Kansas

    Hey Miss Karla…your hair looks very cool…have fun in Texas. Agnes Rosebud is ALMOST as cute as Sugarwings. Patty in Kansas

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  29. Laurie

    I always take a photo of my hair when it’s fresh from the salon! Yours looks lovely! Have just so much fun in Texas! I know just how you feel about Hoarders!! Me, too!!

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