WHICH CAME FIRST?

It all started here with this writing project of mine. This chick who lives in my head and was begging for a story--for an adventure--a junkin' adventure, road-trippin' moment of her own. I acquiesced to her demands and began writing her story introducing her friends, her enemies, and her world. First Monday Murder A Jimmie Rae Flea Market Mystery is the result. So with a box of FMM books I took to the blacktops criss-crossing my sweet, bluebonnet bloomin' Texas to sign books, meet new friends, visit with old friends, and as always look for funky JUNK. First Monday Murder A Jimmie Rae Flea Market Mystery made its debut in TEXAS, and I laughed more and slept less than I have in a LONNGGG time.

Sharing laughs at the First Monday Murder
 book signing at Diggin' It in McKinney, TX. Thanks to
Tracey Jane and all my friends who came. It was
 awesome to see y'all and sign SOOO many books!

Here's a glimpse of five weeks on the road in TEXAS...from my old hometown of McKinney to Waxahachie to Warrenton/Round Top and lots of places in between...

A lovely vignette at Antique Company Mall--
my old mall!--in McKinney, TX.

Another wall of wonderfulness at
Antique Company Mall, McKinney, TX.

And another...Antique Company Mall, McKinney, TX

Plant Markers for sale (along with many other
 fantastic, FUNKY finds!)at Diggin' It in McKinney, TX

New friend and sweet lady who
owns Lavender Ridge Farms in Gainsville, TX

Jean and Emily who co-own Enchanted Interiors
at Frisco Mercantile in Frisco and also have
a space at First Monday Trade Days in Canton.

And meadows full of beautiful bluebonnets!!

A vignette from Garden Antqs Vintage at Zapp Hall in Warrenton.

More from Garden Antqs Vintage...

A HUGE THANK YOU to  Theresa Cano for
 inviting me to sign FMM at her AWESOME Blog Party.
 (Thanks to Pam for the pic!)

Jill of Jill Suzanne, me, Lynn, and Janie of
Petticoats on the Prairie Vintage Mareket
at Jill's incredible booth at Warrenton.

Elaine, who with her sister, Betsy, has Sisters Treasures
at Warrenton and Fredericksburg's Trade Days.

Beautiful Theresas--

Lots of fun at Zapp Hall in Warrenton, TX--just add Junkers!

My loot--what would fit in my suitcase, anyway!

I couldn't leave without a few quick trips to AUSTIN!

Barton Springs at Zilker Park

Scene along South Congress...

On the way to Uncommon Objects

Time for something cold and delicious--Mexican Chocolate and Key Lime Pie Ice Cream at Amy's Ice Cream -- FABULISCIOUS!!!

More driving and taking in the beautiful prairie

At Red Neck Chic 's cool booth at Zapp Hall with Robelyn and Karley of Gypsy Treasures.

PROM NIGHT-- Junker's style! The Junk Gypsies always host a ROCKIN' Party at the Junk-o-Rama Prom at Zapp Hall toward the end of Antiques Week. What a blast!

Fortunately my adventure in TEXAS has only just begun...stay tuned, sweet friends!

Peace, love, and

all the good stuff to y'all!

PERFECT PRAIRIE PICNIC

When my sweet friend Janie, told me a few months ago she was planning a picnic during Round Top Antiques Week at her sister's gorgeous piece of Texas prairie, I immediately told her I'd be there with boots on ready to go!

Janie and her fabulous Rodeo Queen sisters had invited Sweet Girl and I to her Prairie Picnic last year. Our picnic last year consisted of individual baskets filled with delicious treats shared with our new friends under an inky canopy of glittering stars across the big ole Texas sky. It is still a precious memory.

This year Janie and her wonderful friends pulled out all the stops again. Another incredible Prairie Picnic and another one for the precious memory category!

Our Prairie Picnic Hostesses: Andrea,
 Cherry, Janie, Cecilia, Mary, and Cat.

A pretty table full of flowers, pink Petticoats
 on the Prairie Vintage Market glasses, and yummy eats.

The meadows were painted
 in bluebonnets and wildflowers.

Vintage aprons hanging on the barn must mean it's Prairie Picnic time!

Our cute picnic boxes held tasty chicken salad and ham

sandwiches, chips, and individual caramel apple deserts.

 In addition to the good eats, each box had

 a handpainted rose/menu tag. Cherry

Hoback, owner of the Dragonfly in Colorado City, TX,

 painted each one. They were lovely party favors.

This cheerful table complete with

 a Prairie Picnic menu posted on a

vintage hymnboard greeted us.

Janie crafted these beautiful candle holders by wrapping
 them in lace and embellishing them with vintage bits and pieces.

Janie had a place for my books--just in case
anyone needed to pick up an autographed copy!

I count myself lucky to be among such a fabulous group of women.

Janie with some of the incredible Prairie Picnic guests.
 Janie's sister, Linda, (in the adorable patchwork dress)
was kind enough to share her piece of Texas prairie with us.

Janie with sisters, Betsy and Elaine, of Sisters Treasures.

This piece of Texas prairie couldn't
 have been a more perfect setting.

After the sun went down the laughter and
chatting continued into the starry night.
 A truly magical, perfect Prairie Picnic.

Peace, love, and all the really good picnic eatin', good friends laughing, glittery star filled-sky-wonderfulness to y'all!!

Next time--Junkin' at WARRENTON/
ROUND TOP!!

JUNKIN’ UNDER THE BIG TOP

Hey Y’all! Spring is in the air—Junkin’ season is in full swing. Here’s a glimpse of the wonderfulness of Petticoats on the Prairie Under the Big Top Vintage Market held in the cool, old Chautauqua Auditorium in Waxahachie, TX March 17th. From the incredible Rodeo Queens who hosted this

Beautiful vintage prom dress from Texas Trash.

Vintage Market to each of the spectacular

The Rodeo Queens' booth at Under the Big Top Vintage Market.

vendors and customers, it was a magical time

Rodeo Queen, Janie, and me



Rodeo Queen, Cecilia, and Deidra of Junk Yard Dog





Lacy creations from Girls Gone Junkin'

Troy and Rod of Junk Exchange

full of great people and awesome treasures!



Rodeo Queen, Cat, and Tracy of Girls @ Rusted Gingham



My momma, Charlotte, and me--



Next stop...WARRENTON-ROUND TOP-MARBURGERFARM!!!!

PEACE, LOVE, AND HAPPY SPRING JUNKIN'!