A Little Behind...

with my Spring purging.

It's something I have been putting off for awhile now...so today, I grabbed my camera and started. I have way too many things and I am going through one of my simplify stages. :)

Does a girl really NEED all this stuff? Some might...I don't need STUFF anymore!
I have many boxes packed away and it will take some time to get through it, but I will. :)

Here's a peek at what's going to be available for purchase here or listed the website!

Kewpie Huggers..aren't they the cutest?

Cowboy Barkcloth



Antique German Salt Box - have you ever seen one with a handle?

Heavy metal goblets

A 1950-60's Cherry Basket Purse..or picnic basket for 2

A lovely velvet brocade & leather trimmed dome jewelry chest with key!

Old hotel food dome

Glass flowering tree..so pretty!

Vintage hooked roses

May Your Mother's Day...

be HAPPY...and remember!

Wishing all the Mom's out there, the happiest of days!

The Crowning Touch

This old house was the home I spent my first year in. A few old black & whites are the only memories I have, but I've lived right next door to it my entire life! Strange, isn't it? Our neighbor's home is coming along nicely, and I'm so excited for them. This week they've been working on the addition of a turret. It gives the house a totally different look! I can hardly wait to see the interior when it's done. I have been tempted to peek inside, but have kept away from the windows!
You can follow along as my neighbor's home receives her much needed face lift. :) Just click here

What I Couldn't Leave Behind...

at The Rose Bowl flea market.

An old ghosted vanity mirror with etched flowers and pretty glass bottles.

When I asked how much for the mirror tray, his answer surprised me. "Five bucks because I'm tired of looking at it", he replied. I cannot imagine EVER tiring of looking at this sweet thing!

The Bottle Man is always there and I can never pass his table of color without bringing a few home, but I wish now that I had picked up more. He told me how he leaves them on his roof to get these beautiful shade of purple. The aqua seemed to be the popular color that day, although many were buying clear iridescent ones.



This tall pair stands 36 " and were brought over from France by the seller. They originally had glass flowers on some of the metal tips, but they were removed. Can you hear me scream? I have no idea why someone would remove those, but if they were still on there, the price would have been higher than I could have paid. As soon as I saw them, I thought - Jewelry Trees!!! Yes...someday they will hold necklaces.



Found in the very last row, this is something I had always wanted but never really came across. A vintage Simplicity Model Mannequin. She's only 12" tall and she doesn't have her original clothing, but I'll cherish her all the same. She's chippy, but I don't mind one bit! She's just a sweet memory from the Rose Bowl trip.


Pretty embossed metal goblets. These things are so heavy, unmarked , but they cleaned up well. Not even sure what I'll do with them..just had to snag them! Could they be for the bride & groom? I may add them to the website....still debating. Lugged home a few more things which I forgot to photograph!

Jenna got some great vintage dresses. Some to keep, some to sell in her etsy shop. Go take a peek!

Easter Sunday With The Fam

Would not be complete without our favorite...See's Candy!

Jenna and Grandma..bad bad girls!

Eating outside was not such a bad idea!
Too cold to swim though.

My sister planted these pretty flowers and they really bloomed!

My Mom-enjoying some peace and quiet, and a good cup of coffee.


My Dad's old western vest hangs on my sister's coat rack. He's been gone 15 years..so hard to believe. We miss him so.

The birthday girl, my niece Megan and Lily!
Hope everyone enjoyed their Easter.

Happy Easter

If You Could Have Seen Her Face...

when we found this at a recent thrift store outing. And I say we because I actually pulled it off the rack as she simultaneously snatched it out of my grasp! It is in near perfect condition. A beauty to behold! The really strange thing is, she found one of these on eTsy a few months earlier, and when she decided to buy it, it had already been sold. Same color, same style, identical. I couldn't believe it.


A 1930's tunic with the sweetest embroidered flowers, lace and silk ribbon ties. It now hangs as a piece of art on her wall. When I asked her if she was going to sell it, she gave me the evil glare. I took that as a NO. lol

Urban Barn 1 Year Celebration

It was a good day. Congratulations on your fabulous year Linda!

Divine

The perfect pink, the perfect tea cart.

This bust was the Wow piece that commanded second looks.
She was wearing a vintage beaded sweater!

Loved the jewelry stands throughout the store!

The lovely Lisa Loria...full of life and love.
So much talent. Visit her blog to see more!
Lisa's Blog

Lisa's Flower Girl Necklaces...adorbs.

Her painting on Linda's Gypsy Cart


Tricia Samsal comes from Arizona pulling her cute little pink trailer.
Visit her blog HERE

Madamesauerkraut

Sweetest girl making the birds in a ring..I couldn't leave without one!
My little pom pom head birdie. :)

Urban Barn Blog