It's a Strange and Lovely Ride

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Project 52:26 {opportunity}

thankful for...
opportunity

This past year has been so much fun, working on our booth.
I am so thankful that we had the opportunity to start this little business. It has given my mom and I the chance to work on something together, sharing an excitement and love for hunting down and refinishing items. It's been the perfect outlet for our creativity.

I am also so thankful that we had the opportunity to be a part of a bigger event and for future events. Taking our business "on the road" was new and exciting and I loved being able to share that with a good friend and my husband. I am excited and thankful to see what lies in store for Lilac Row down the line.. what new opportunities await.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Wait, what day is it?

Is it just me, or was that the loooongest weekend EVER?

Seriously, it feels like Sunday night, rather than Tuesday. I'm all discombobulated. Or something. And tired. Oh, so tired.

We had the Vintage Market Days event Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and honestly, it was so much fun. I am so, so glad my friend Sarah joined up with us to do the event! She had some great stuff to sell and it was fun getting to hang out with her all weekend. We were all sweaty and nasty for three days straight, but you can't exactly wrinkle your nose at someone who wants to buy something from you when you smell just as gross and have sweat dripping down your thighs. Things like un-smudged mascara and dry undergarments had no place at this event people. It was just too hot. Like 103 degrees hot. Welcome to the surface of the sun.

A few pics from our booth. You can see more over here.

Thank you so much to all of our friends that came out and stopped by to say hi! And an old school Shout Out to Margi (hope I spelled that right! Eek!), who made me sweat a little extra when she stopped by to say hi and that she reads this blog. So nice to meet you!

All in all, the event was a success. Let's be honest. Any time there's a nice little profit margin, that's a success in my book. But really- despite the horrid heat, it really was fun. I loved everything about it- from hunting down and making/refreshing all our goods to setting up and styling the booth to hanging out with my bestie all weekend. It's also helpful to have a handsome, strong husband to help with all the heavy lifting. ;) My mom could only come for a little bit of the time, and she helped out a lot with Evie while I was gone, so it really worked out great.

But tired? Yes. Full disclosure- I sweat so much while I was there that I physically had to make myself go to the bathroom. Gross, right? You're welcome.

After all of that hullabaloo, we packed up to head to my hometown on Monday morning for a quick visit while my grandparents were driving through. My aunt also flew in from Colorado. We just got back home this afternoon and I'm just starting to feel normal again.

So... Tuesday, right? I guess that just means Friday is closer! How was your weekend?

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Evie Time {Splash Park Fun}

Last weekend we took Evie to the splash park for the first time.

Big success.

After a little initial timidness, she really got into it.

So fun!

Love that belly.

We've noticed she only seems to grow these days in her belly and her hair. :)

I loved this place because she could just run around everywhere, watching other kids and having fun, without the worry of her falling into a great big pool. All she wants to do is "Run, run, run Evie!"

We'll be back soon!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Project 52:25 {my dad}

thankful for...
my dad

I have a great dad.
I am so thankful for him for a lot of reasons. Here are just a few...

For teaching us responsibility and to work hard for what we have.
For instilling a love of music and creativity in us.
For staying up late, waiting for me to come home from dates in high school. And one night in particular- for telling me it was okay not to be in love, just because someone else was.
For teaching me how to mow the lawn, change my oil and check my tire pressure.
For working so hard to make sure I had the wedding I dreamed of.
For teaching us the importance of family.
For racing to get to town before his first grandchild was born- even getting pulled over in the process :)
For moving us across town when I was a kid to make sure we went to a safe, good school.
For going to extraordinary lengths to help me move off campus my sophomore year.
For loving my husband and treating him like a son.
For being a man I can truly admire and respect.
For always letting us know he loves us.

I love you Dad!

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Monday, June 18, 2012

Lilac Row

I've mentioned a few times that my mom and I have a booth at a local antique/flea market. We've been doing it for a year now, and it's been a lot of fun. We now have two booths and are participating in a local outdoor event with other vendors this weekend called Vintage Market Days.

So in preparation for the event (which my friend Sarah is joining us for!), I've been shopping and working like a busy bee. They have been doing a great job promoting the event and I wanted to have something set up for them to link to on their website. So I just started a little blog for Lilac Row. I really have no idea how often I'll update it (just one more thing to do!), but I'm going to try. Be sure to check us out.

Here are a few little projects I've been working on for Lilac Row and the upcoming sale. I have already packed up a ton of stuff, so there aren't too many pictures to share. We are trying to put together a mix of items for the home that are vintage, industrial and worn, along with hand painted signs, (new) throw pillows, painted/distressed furniture items and more. A collection of old and new, one-of-a-kind items.

Old gas can. Jute-wrapped bottles. Pillow. Vintage frame. Painted wood tray.

Floral pillow. Patina birdcage. Rattan footstool.

Jar collections w/ vintage buttons & spools

Reupholstered Suzani footstool

If you're local, I hope you'll come by and see us this weekend at Vintage Market Days!