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!

BIG CITIES, SMALL TOWNS--GREAT FINDS

 Hey, Y'all! 
It was a quick paced, junk-as-fast-as-possible kind of trip to the Pacific Northwest recently, but I had a great time catching up with lots of friends, seeing so many inspiring vignettes and shopping like crazy!
My first stop was Children's Hospital Thrift Store in Redmond, WA. Where I found all sorts of good stuff as well as a cool pair of tres chic boots. 

Next, I headed over to Monroe, WA where M&M Antiques sits along the main drag chock full of fabulousness! 

Debi Bock's Vintage Lilli at M&M Antiques

m Rose Vintage at M&M Antiques

m Rose Vintage at M&M Antiques

Vintage Lilli at M&M Antiques

Vintage Lilli at M&M Antiques

After I loaded up my treasures from M&M Antiques, I headed down the road to Snohomish, WA. Snohomish is a quaint small town with a vibrant downtown, streets full of gorgeous Victorian cottages, 

 

and a lovely river running near by.

Some favorite shops here include Joyworks, Sweet Bee, Faded Elegance, Annie's on First, and Ruffles and Rust Square.

Sweet Bee

Sweet Bee

Sweet Bee

Faded Elegance

Vintage Lilli at Faded Elegance

Faded Elegance

Sunshine in Seattle in late January isn't the usual

Whimsical Whites

weather pattern so imagine my complete delight with 

Whimsical Whites

so many wonderful "warm," sunny days during my 

Whimsical Whites

visit. On Sunday, I made it to Whimsical Whites in Kent, WA as well as the 

Whimsical Whites

Whimsical Whites

 Vintage Market at 

Farm & Frills at the Tacoma Home Show Vintage Market

Farm & Frills at the Tacoma Home Show Vintage Market

the Tacoma Home Show where I caught up with Today's Country Farm and Frills, JOHNBobcooljunk, Blue Ewe, Girlfriends Market, and many other fabulous junkin' friends. 

JOHNBobcooljunk

On the way home,  Mount Rainier was in full view glowing a lovely shade of PINK. 

Common Folk and Haystack Home, both in Kirkland, WA, are not to be missed either! Each of these shops offer gift items, one-of-a-kinds, and awesome finds. 

Friday Sweet Hubby and I topped off a great week by heading south toward Portland for the opening of FUNKY JUNK SISTERS JUNK SALVATION in Hillsboro, OR where we found

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in addition to our great friends at Crackerjack Vintage, Mack & Momma, and Gwendolyn Babbitt Designs. 

On our last day in the Pacific Northwest Mount Hood was visible and beautiful! We visited 

Just Chic at Monticello Antique Marketplace

Monticello Antique Marketplace and 

Grand Marketplace in Portland, OR. 

OrMoLuLu at Grand Marketplace

OrMoLuLu at Grand Marketplace

Bee & Mason at Grand Marketplace

All My Favorite Things at Grand Marketplace

All My Favorite Things at Grand Marketplace

Just before we hopped back on the I-5 and headed back to Seattle, we went to Camas Antiques, in Camas, WA where even more of our favorite vendors have inspiring booths.

Fresh Picked at Camas Antiques

Mack & Momma at Camas Antiques

Gwendolyn Babbitt Designs at Camas Antiques

Then there was the inevitable packing of all my fresh finds and treasures...trying to get it all back to 

 TEXAS. This has actually become one of my favorite parts of junkin'--LOL--(and the TSA is always very interested in what we've found too!) 

And then, before we knew it, we were back on the plane on our way to TEXAS. I can't wait until our next trip back to the Great Pacific Northwest!

Until next time, 

Peace, love, and all the 

good stuff, sweet friends.