If you weren't inspired . . . you weren't there!

The second Ruffles & RUST show in Monroe proved to

be even better than anticipated!!!

At this point, it's all a blur (including photos

 taken with a cell phone,

since I misplaced the camera--darn!)

The atmosphere was all charged up--GREAT vibe, lots 

of happy shoppers, fabulous hats and outfits

(which I couldn't take pics of--too busy!)

Wow-Wow-Wow!!!

The great popularity of these new and highly inspired shows

is gaining full steam.  It's a joy having sooooo much to

look forward to this year.  This vintage industry 

just keeps getting better and better!!!

Thank you to all the friends, bloggers, show promoters,

fellow dealers and family help-mates who allow us

such a joyful path for *walking our talk*

by developing a green and creative

space for our *living*!!!

There is truly nothing else I would rather do--it's hard, hard 

work with high risk, extreme physical demands

and lots of unknowing.  Plenty of faith

in the blessings we have--and 

support from YOU--keep

us going . . . 

THANK YOU once again!!

Ruffles & RUST . . . Hat Extravaganza!!

Antique ambrotypes provide a great *snapshot* of the 

styles of the Victorian era--check out 

these amazing HATS!!! 

* * *

What will YOU be wearing to Ruffles & RUST?!

Remember, the big party is Friday night . . . .

Ruffles & RUST . . . tidbit!

After the flurry of a fabulous 2nd Saturdayz market,

we have just FOUR days to unload and 

re-merchandise for the highly

anticipated show

Ruffles & RUST 
~ a vintage market to inspire ~ 


This not-to-be-missed event


 promises to be bigger and better than before!


So get your garden*party hat on,


and let's Spring into the


new season!!

"Be Mine," 2nd Saturdayz!

Spring Dreams . . . 2nd Saturdayz

Dreaming of Spring and all that is about to blossom around us . . .

Cheer up your sweet-selves and join us for 2nd Saturdayz Market

THIS Saturday . . . 8:00 AM early birds get the *tweats*!!

Birds, blossoms, frogs,  hearts, roses, lemons . . . 

Dress forms, bird cages, glass, silver, galvanized . . . 

Chintz, transferware, French brocante, natural wood . . .

Architectural salvage, cherubs, chandeliers, seashells . . .

Hand-made, nature-made, mannequin-maid, re-made . . .

Designed-up, stripped down, bejewel "crowned" . . . 

Valentine's Day bound!!!!!!

* * * 

xoxo ~ Debi

. . . how to use "Indian Clubs"

I've been collecting "Indian Clubs" for many years . . . just

love the natural, sculptural appeal of displaying

them in groupings with books!!!!

But I really had NO idea how they were actually

used in *exercising*.  Just thought the clubs

didn't have enough weight to

be useful.  That is,

until . . . .

This video footage is from 1904 . . . school children showing 

us their amazing skills of coordination and timing 

with Indian Clubs . . . . . how do

they avoid *clubbing*

each other? 

WOW, isn't this impressive??!!