Silver Bella was the BEST!
I had been looking forward to it, but had no idea it would be that much fun.
Beth and I drove up from KC and antiqued in St Joe, MO where we ran into a fellow Bella who happened to stop there too!
No, not this gal, but she does look ready for the event.
Carol is also from the KC area and happened to be at Jesse James Antique Mall at the same time as us.
The spending spree was just beginning. I hate to admit it, but since my husband doesn’t read this, I guess I can– I
shopped all the way up to Omaha, and went to all the local antique stores, as well as buying things all the way home. And there was Silver Bella Vendor night in between!
At Jess James, Beth and I found a pile of ephemera at dirt cheap prices. Well, dirt cheap for an antique mall, but not estate sale cheap. About 50 cents each isn’t bad, though.
There were so many, we spread them out on the floor, sat down and relaxed as we went through them.
When I got to classes, I was so glad that I had I bought some of the vintage cards. They were an excellent addition to projects there.
And of course, the doll’s head I found in St Joe was a perfect tiara stand for the hotel room.
As soon as we arrived, we "decorated" our room and set out some pretties to enjoy.
Everyone at the event was so nice. Jack and Jenny Heid were sweeties.
I could go on forever, gushing about the glitter and the fun. And I probably will in my next post. But its time to get back to reality, unpack my bags, shake out the sparkles from my suitcase (those poor hotel maids, there was glitter everywhere!! I wonder how many people were like Beth and spent time sitting on the bed cutting, gluing and making little tiny confetti sprinkles with their hole punches?).
And I need to go and play with my little Dorkies and find out what they’ve been up to all weekend.
It always feels good to be back home and to know I was missed.
Hi Karla, welcome back! You were missed in blog land too! It sounds like you had a fabulous time away, that’s terrific. I love the tiara stand, that really made me laugh!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
Oh I can’t wait to hear more! I know you’ll have lots of pictures too! Looks like it started off perfectly with all those goodies!
Robin
sounds like you have had a ball, looking forward to seeing and hearing more:)
Oh, how fun! And all that paper stuff. Do I see calling cards in there? Mmmmmm. I love ephemera. Breathlessly waiting for the next installment of the Silver Bella Adventure.
Karla, sounds like fun was had at Silver bella. All that shopping on the drive there and back again – you are soo.. lucky.Looking forward to Part Two.
Alison
Welcome home!!!
I can’t wait to hear more… I thought about y’all the whole time!!!!
xo,
Kim
oh it looks grand!!! I found a couple of sweet things here that just SCREAMED your name….watch your mail!
hugz
I’m so happy you had such a fantastic time. You must be tired but I appreciate your taking time to share this fabulous experience with us.
I’m so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time! Yes, we did miss you.
~elaine~
Karla it looks like and sounds like you had a ball! Can’t wait to se it all and hear about the gushing!
If you get time stop by and join in my prom fun on Nov 20th!
Look at little Twinkle trying to romanticize his/her space!
Well it all sounds great and I can’t wait to hear and see some more!
I see for the photos that your week end has been very funny.
Welcome back! I’m sure that you had a Bella Ball! Can’t wait to see the rest of those pictures. And those poor maids! Glitter has the nastiest tendency of lingering around.
Love,
Julie
Oh, I’ve been waiting for this post! Can’t wait to see more pics!
Karla, good for you shopping all the way to SB!!! LOVE the doll head!!! can’t wait to see and hear more about the fun you had…and…you look gorgeous!!!
Oh!!!! looks like you had so much fun. I’m looking forward to seeing lots more.
Karen
Bluemuf
Karla,
Very exciting! The pink silver dust in the first photo made me gasp. Jenny looks great, and I can’t wait to see and hear more. Susan
Karla, Your post just ****sparkles**** withthe fun you had! How luck to have met Jenny and Aaron!!! later, Lori
hey hey Karla!
Im so glad we finally met!
You are a doll!
I love my special little gifty from you!
adorable!
I had such a blast this weekend! it was so fun to see and meet everyone. hope you made it home safely!
Jessi Nagy
Karla,
It was so fun to meet you. I shopped so much too. It was super fun and I am so inspired now. I loved Omaha!! The ladies there were so incredible. I just can’t wait to do it again. Lisa Z
Karla,
It was so fun to meet you. I shopped so much too. It was super fun and I am so inspired now. I loved Omaha!! The ladies there were so incredible. I just can’t wait to do it again. Lisa Z
I missed you too! Looks like loads of fun and sounds like others agree! I can’t wait to see what you make now with all your treasures :))
Welcome back. Those of us that were unable to attend look forward to all of the posts from you Bellas!
Karla
Sounds like you had a blast !! Cant wait to see all of the pictures !! 🙂
So glad you had such a super time!! Looking forward to hearing more about it and seeing all your fabulous goodies!!
Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I love all the glittery things! Can’t wait to see more!
Donna
It sounds like your trip was so much fun. I can sure use a get away like that. I am glad you made it home safe.
ginger
Looks like you’ve been busy. Silver Bella sounds so fun. Can’t wait to see what you tell us about that. Always love pictures of Sugar Wings and the Dorkies. Your house looks so pretty decorated for Christmas.
Kitty
karla , what a pleasure it was to meet you in person !!! wasn’t it fun !! keep in touch and can’t wait to see you again next time !
beth
This sounds awesome! I can’t wait to hear more about it! Welcome home!! I missed you!
Barbara
I love to hear about other people’s trips, experiences, fun with shopping and finding treasure!!
OK, that’s it… I’m packing up the truck and moving to the midwest!
Looks like a ton a fun Karla! Wish I had gone…Maybe next year! Can’t wait to see more!
Love the new page layout & particularly the use of your tea pot painting on all of the little tabs…. excellent! Reading your blog always makes me want to click my heels & head for KS for some quality junktiquing:)