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Kayaking on Lake Allatoona
Richard took the day off on Friday, so we decided to go kayaking on Lake Allatoona before the crowds showed up for the Memorial Day weekend. We drove to Red Top Mountain State Park, paid the park fee,...
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Haven Conference 2012
Wow, the Haven Conference was amazing. I felt like a star struck groupie catching glimpses of my blogging heroes, and even getting to meet a few of them! I went to the welcoming party on Wednesday...
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Pine Mountain Fireworks Hike
Did you have a great 4th of July celebration this year? At the last minute, we decided to take the Pine Mountain Fireworks Hike. We stayed in out of the heat for most of the day, then drove up to...
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Woodstock Market Weekend Booth October 2012
Whew, it has been a busy weekend! Richard & I took my rehabbed furniture and décor items over to my booth at Woodstock Market on Thursday afternoon. Because it was an outside booth, we had to...
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10 Tips for a Successful Booth
10 Tips for a Successful Booth {Tipsy Tuesday #14} I know I’m a little late (or early), but let’s call this a Tipsy Tuesday post anyway, ok? I’m not pretending to be an expert, just wanted to share...
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Country Living Fair Atlanta 2012
The Country Living Fair Atlanta 2012 came to Stone Mountain this weekend, and wow, was there a lot of eye candy to devour! While waiting in line to get our tickets, I ran into Shirley from...
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December Market Recap
Well, I can’t say this weekend was hugely profitable, though I did enjoy spending time with Betsy from Coastal Colors. As most of you know, we split a booth at the Woodstock Market and Show this...
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I mentioned to you yesterday while giving you the hoo-hah on my watering can arrangement that we made a quick trip to Melbourne, Florida for the weekend. Richard’s niece was getting married, so we...
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My Booth at The Olive Branch
Whew! I’m still a little freaked out with myself. Renting a booth at The Olive Branch was, as I said last time, a leap of faith for me. Starting in the corner, you will see a French style end table, a...
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A Tour of The Olive Branch Emerson GA
Hey, guys! I thought I’d give you a little tour of The Olive Branch today, the antique shop in Emerson, GA where I’m renting a booth. The shop was formerly a home, built in the 1840s. This wooden...
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Finding Treasures at Yard Sales
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I had a busy Saturday visiting yard sales and thrift stores, looking for treasures to repurpose for my booth. Follow my facebook page, and you’ll get the preview...
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Neighborhood Woodland Nature Trail
I grew up in the mountains of north Georgia- the trees and mountains and creeks and lakes just never seem to leave the soul, no matter how long I’ve lived away. When we go back, I drink in the...
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Estate Sale Finds
Howdy, friends. How was your weekend? I hit a few yard sales Saturday with not much luck, but then a stop at an estate sale brightened the day. There were several more things I probably should have...
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Haven Conference 2013
This weekend, I attended the Haven Conference 2013- wow, what a fun and exhausting time! Soo much to learn, see, and do. Best of all? Meeting fellow bloggers face to face, some for the first time...
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Why I Blog
Sometimes, amid the fun and terror of new places and new experiences, we suddenly see a little more clearly the “why” of what we do. Going to the Haven Conference this year took me out of the comfort...
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Picking and Painting
Picking On Tuesday, a group of bloggers met for a day of picking in Cartersville, GA. My favorite kind of outing. Of course, I suggested that we start out at The Olive Branch, just down the road in...
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Trip to the North Georgia Mountains
Hey, guys. After finishing the stenciled feature wall in our keeping room, I started working on a dresser that I want to use for a tv stand. It may or may not go in the keeping room- still up for...
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Refreshing Our Booth
Last time, I didn’t have any before pictures for you; this time, I don’t have any afters, but wanted to show you what I’ve been up to at my booth. Patti and I share a room, so we decided to work...
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DIY Faux Bricks- Paint
Ok, we left off last time waiting for the faux bricks made from drywall mud to dry. As promised, the paint steps are oh, so much less messy. A reminder of where we were last time: SUPPLIES: 3...
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Thrifty Window Treatments and Vintage Spools
After finishing our faux brick wall, it was time to spruce up the rest of my booth. The windows had skinny plastic blinds with a few slats bent or broken. Not the best look. So, I looked around,...
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