The Re-InVintage Fair 07/15/11

Last month I was invited to be a part of the 1st ever Re-InVintage Fair in Missouri. It was soooo fun! I had been wanting an avenue in which to sell all my re-furbished finds and this fair just landed in my lap!

My neighbor handed me a flyer and said,"This is right up your alley!" I called the number and Janice was kind enough to invite me to participate! Janice owns "Julia Price's Tea Room", a beautiful victorian home here in town. She had a great vision for an outdoor affair and it was a BIG success!


There were about 12 vendors and Janice hopes to have more as time goes on. Thoughts are that there may be another Fair in the fall when we have our annual Turkey Festival.

Here is a refurbished wicker set that sold before I even got it all out of the truck! I reupholstered it in vintage fabric and trim then added vintage pillows in ticking and velvet.

A fabulous lunch was served inside the tea house! Janice prepares a wonderful fruited chicken salad on fresh croissants.Bon-bons and sweets round out the menu.

My daughter makes these sparkling necklaces out of vintage buttons!

A collection of Pie Birds.

Lots of shabby furniture for sale.

Some of my vintage linens for sale.




Picking out aprons...

We had a really nice weekend even though the temps were 90's!

Oh, Lolli Lolli! 07/07/11

Over the Independence weekend we took a short trip to St. Louis. While stolling the streets of Clayton we happened upon the *SWEETEST* little candy shop!

"Oh Lolli Lolli" is not only a feast for your tastebuds...It is also a feast for your eyes! One whole wall is covered in a rainbow of candy-filled jars!

The turquoise painted walls and pink details were enough to draw me in. I was like...well...a kid in a candy store! Colors and flavors GALORE!

You can buy candy by the pound or by the piece. Soft Gummy Bears in all flavors...the jar of Grape flavored ones was almost empty. Must be a best seller! They sell freshly made chocolates including CUPCAKE-sized Peanut Butter Cups!

A kid with a dollar could walk out with a white paper bag full of goodies. I had the FRESHEST malted milk balls I have ever tasted. They even have iridescent pearlized Sixlets in pastel colors. They get wedding orders for these and I can see why! They are lovely. If you happen to find yourself in Clayton you should really treat yourself to a stop at "Oh, Lolli Lolli", 802 De Mun Ave.