Some Boots, Booty and a Boot

My friends and I had so much fun in Atlanta! We laughed a LOT, talked non-stop and basically had a blast just driving around, shopping and eating. We each had a different goal for this trip (besides having fun). For Lauren, it was finding the perfect pair of black boots. For Jenny, it was having some drinks and fun on her wedding anniversary (which she spent with us - I know, romantic). For Arrione, it was knocking out her Christmas list for her family. And, for me, it was simply getting to peruse the coolness at Minty and the rest of the Antique Factory. We all were successful - quite a feat, I assure you.

We didn't make it to the Antique Factory until late in the day on Saturday (after a long stay at IKEA and some other stores), but I did snap some photos. First up, Minty! Yes, I was there. I saw it in person, and it is chocked full of goodness. I had a hard time getting photos in there though as the lighting was dodgy. Feast your eyes . . .

It's not this yellowy-green in person, I promise.

 

 

All kinds of brass, glass and lucite beauties at Minty.

Some of Jenny's yummy abstract art.

And in some of the other booths . . . 

The burled wood on these tables was beautiful. $900 for the pair.

Faux bamboo chrome chairs (there were a pair). Very cool.

Lots of Chinoiserie goodness here.

A lucite bar/cart with a top that swiveled. Very cool.

More lucite. Yum.

Very Kelly Wearstler.

And outside . . .

Is this not the coolest mod faux bamboo iron bench you've ever seen? Love the shape!

I need this fun set on my patio. Too cute.

And of course, this is the front of the building which I snapped on the way out. I do everything backwards.

If you're in Atlanta, you should definitely hit the Antique Factory . . . it is so worth it!

Here we are at Jenny's anniversary dinner after our outing to the Antique Factory.

Jenny, me, Arrione and Lauren at the bar. Lauren said it looks like she's an outcast.

After a couple of martinis that night, we returned to the mall and Lauren finally found the elusive perfect pair of black boots . . . 

I took this photo in our packed car the next morning.

and poor Jenny broke her foot after falling in the parking lot of Lenox Mall. Can you believe that? What a crazy end to our trip. She just found out today that it is indeed broken, and she'll have to wear one of these lovely boots for six weeks . . .

Definitely a memorable trip! Hope everyone had a great weekend. I've got to decorate my house a little more for the holidays. We're hosting supper club on Friday. Oh, the pressure.

Check Out . . .

my new online shop! As I mentioned in my last post, I ended up closing the antique booth I had at the Downtown Antique Mall. It was worth a shot, and you never know until you try, and a bunch of other cliches my mother always told me.  Thanks to everyone who left such kind and encouraging comments. The good news is that I'm selling some of the smaller items on my blog, so now you can have your very own, hand-picked piece of awesomeness. Like these beauties . . .

Please check out the rest of the items in my store here (there's a new tab under my header that says "My Shop"). These are all things I would have in my own home, but I've got to stop somewhere because hoarding is not attractive. 

And stay tuned for details of a Pop-Up Shop/Tag Sale/Mini Flea Market coming in the near future. You won't want to miss it!

Update

Bri and I met up at our antique booth this morning to add some things and rearrange. Here's what the booth looks like now . . .

I caught Bri's reflection in the mirror. She hates getting her photo taken so this is about all you'll ever see of her.

We haven't sold a lot yet, just a few things here and there. There are so many great finds, I keep thinking if stuff doesn't sell, I'll just take it home. But then, I watch hoarders and try to get a grip. That show scares me to my very core. So, if you're in the Nashville area, drop by our booth at the Downtown Antique Mall . . . and save me from being a hoarder. Thank you.

In other news, my son might have a future in art.

His pre-K just hosted an Eric Carle exhibit and each student had to replicate the cover of one of Carle's books. I think he did a mighty fine job. Of course, I'm biased. So, illustrator could be on the list of future occupations. Although, when asked about his career aspirations, his first answer is still "scanner at Target." You gotta aim high I always say!