PLANES, SUVS & PICK-UP TRUCKS--WINTER 2015 JUNKIN ADVENTURES

Hey, Y'all! I know it may seem like I've forgotten to check in here, but it's already been a SUPER BUSY 2015! It seems I've been on the road more than at home. The proof is in the miles...15,000 frequent flyer airline miles, 175,000 miles on my good old SUV "Mattie Mae," and 1,200 miles on my brand new pick-up truck, "Beebee," that we've had for less than a month!
So, suffice it to say if someone could figure out how to type and drive SAFELY I'd be checking in here a lot more often! Here's a peek at my latest adventures--

In the past couple of months I've visited some of my favorite places in the Great Pacific NW.

M & M Antiques, Monroe WA

 

M & M Antiques, Monroe, WA

 

M & M Antiques, Monroe, WA



Abundance Vintage in Centralia, WA



Camas Antiques, Camas, WA



Camas Antiques, Camas, WA

Camas Antiques, Camas, WA

Camas Antiques, Camas, WA

Celebrating Downton Abbey at Camas Antiques, Camas, WA



Monticello Marketplace, Portland, OR

Monticello Marketplace, Portland, OR

Upon my arrival back in Texas in February we took a larger space at Brenham's Hermann Antiques Mall where we've had a booth since 2013. The far side front window space went from this--

Hermann Antiques Mall, Brenham, TX

to this.


 

 

I'm really enjoying all the extra room for goodies and the wonderful sunlight from the window. The gorgeous chandelier belongs to my mall neighbor and was in her parents' home. Isn't it lovely?

Just the essence of the 1880s building and this sweet town known for its delicious ice cream and abundant bluebonnets makes it a fun place to work in--also, the fact that items have been selling as fast as I can get them loaded in. (Always a great thing!) 

As spring quickly approaches we are getting ready for this weekend's Rusty Chippy Show in Huntsville, TX. This will be our second year to do this fantastic show and we're taking some great vintage porch and garden items to celebrate SPRING! Hope to see you there!

Here's another SURE sign of spring in south central TEXAS-- that's right! TEXAS ANTIQUES WEEK (S) is days away!

Until next time,

Peace, love, and

all the good stuff!

TAKING IT ON THE ROAD

Hey, Y'all! 
Garden Cat Vintage 
kicked off the New Year as a vendor at the recent Brenham Winter Antiques Show. Despite the miserable cold January rain that fell outside, things were warm and cozy inside the Washington County Events Center during this weekend show. We took along a pair of wicker rockers, a lot of garden and farmhouse items, as well as a set of Mission style furniture from the early twentieth century.

 

 

It was fun to do this antiques show which has a rich tradition and long history in the Brazos Valley of central Texas.

The Brenham Winter Antiques Show included lots of terrific vendors including our dear friend, Garden Antqs Vintage. Her space was beautiful as always!

Next up for Garden Cat Vintage is some BIG news for our space at Hermann Furniture and Antiques in Brenham...Stay tuned!

In addition, we're going to be setting up at Rusty Chippy Show March 14 & 15 in Huntsville, TX!

And perhaps most importantly, it's only seven weeks until Texas Antiques Week!

Until next time,

Peace, love, and

all the good stuff!

 

JUNKIN' DREAMS COME TRUE

Hey, Y'all! Ever look up from your busy life and  realize you're living your dreams? Well, that is happening to me. Now that our family is settling in to our new house, I've been looking for a place for Garden Cat Vintage to call home.  Recently, I received a call asking if I'd be interested in taking an antique booth at Hermann Antique Mall in Brenham, Texas. "YES! THANKS!" I'm so excited and happy to announce that soon 

Garden Cat Vintage will have a cozy space at Hermann Furniture which is the oldest family owned and operated furniture store in Texas! Hermann Antique Mall was even recently featured in an episode of HGTV's Junk Gypsies.

I've always had a special place in my heart for Brenham. 

It is a beautiful small Texas town nestled off Highway 290 between Houston and Austin and literally just down the road from the  JUNKin' Disneyland of 

the universe...Round Top, Texas! 

Brenham is a special place that has carefully preserved it's historic downtown courthouse square.  

Some of my favorite places are in or around Brenham--like Bluebell Ice Cream and Antique Rose Emporium. 

In my novel, First Monday Murder A Jimmie Rae Flea Market Mystery, the fictitious town of Niceton, Texas was loosely based on a combination of several Texas towns--Brenham being one of them. The chase scenes in FMM were all based on actually Farm to Market back roads around Brenham.

In the spring the roadways and fields surrounding this awesome place are full of the most incredible bluebonnets! It's a truly magical place on the south central Texas prairie. 

So plan a trip to Brenham...lunch at Must Be Heaven restaurant and bakery and shopping at Hermann Furniture. There are also several other wonderful antique stores and one of my favorite shops, Antique Gypsy, is just across the street!

Until then, 

Peace, Love and 

All the Good Stuff to you, 

dear friends!