Lexington

I took a trip to Lexington, Missouri today, about an hour outside of KC. I would have loved to have driven around more because there was a lot to see. Check out this fantastic house.

The shops I visited were all on Main Street, a quaint strip with lots of red brick buildings.

I started out at Blackthorn Antiques. I didn't take any pics, but they had a terracotta late 1800's statue of a devil hunched over a sleeping, naked maiden that I would have loved to have bought for Jason. The owner, Nancy, was great, and told me they had checked into putting it in an auction at Sotheby's. Needless to say, it was out of my price range! I then visited the Velvet Pumpkin and picked up some cool things. These pics are from the Missouri River Antique Company. Another great shop with a great owner, Sue McGraw.








Sue made this birdbath - I love the doll head!

Here are some pics of what I brought home. This fabulous wreath came from the Velvet Pumpkin.

I hit the mosaic mother load at the Missouri River Antique Company!

I love these old tin pieces that were once part of drawer pulls and other hardware elements.

These flowers were some kind of chalkware and will adorn the top of a birdhouse - I can't wait to get started!

Hood ornament.

I can always use more old keys . . .

This won't go into a mosaic, just really liked it.

This is the only thing I really bought for resale. I think this will go over great at the River Market.

These silver toned vases look like Aspen branches. I love them as is and don't think I'll even put anything in them.

My awesome new plaster cherub piece from the Missouri River Antique Company looks right at home in the foyer. It was in the bathroom, so I'm glad I had to make a pit stop!

New Additions to the Booth

I added a few new things to both antique mall spaces today. These pics are from Mission Road. This chippy creme side table is really great and came from the Curious Sofa years and years ago. That's what's fun about having antique mall booths; you can enjoy pieces in your home and then put them in the booth when it's time to find something else.

The polka dot bowl with pink interior is hand thrown.

I love old ceiling tin pieces.






Here are some pics of Dave Petty's booth on the first floor. He has the best stuff.





The holidays are right around the corner and things are picking up! Time for another shopping trip.

My Nephew

The weather in Kansas City has been beautiful and yesterday was a great day to hang with my nephew. We played outside for awhile and then we (I) watched the Lion King. Great way to spend the day!

The Wizards

My oldest son, like me, is a little left of the dial. I wanted something special for him when it came to senior pictures and photographer Patrick Binder captured this musical performance of The Wizards expertly . . .

Antique Mall Treasures

Found these awesome old angel wings at the antique mall! I wonder if a loving mother made them for a child's Christmas pageant many years ago.


I needed to collect more mosaic fodder and came across these great shoe clips. The grout will get caught down in the grooves and look really cool.

Clock face and brooches.

Rusty bits.




These little plaster angels are going to be great in a Christmas plaque.

My mums didn't do well at all this year so I ripped them out and replaced them with these concrete ball finials.

Houses that Inspire

Do you have "that" house near where you live? The one that makes you slow down when you pass it? The one where you can just see yourself trimming the roses out front? Okay, maybe I'm weird, or a straight up stalker, but I am in love with this house!

So very Ralph Lauren. And it was the first one we hit Halloween night. Imagine me trying to contain my squeal of delight when the very kind owner invited us INSIDE the foyer where the fun Halloween decor continued! And also much to my delight - it was decorated to the 9's! Very traditional, of course and so, so swoon worthy. It will be the first stop on our trick or treating tour next year!