Thursday, September 16, 2010

I'm Back From Dallas And I Have Alot To Show You! Come And See...

Hey Guys! I'm back from Dallas! I've been back a few days, but came down with a bad cold and have not been up to par. I'm feeling better now though! I have lots to show you...including market, my friend's beautiful house and some cute watches I bought and will be selling here on my blog. Let's start with the biggest surprise...I met Teresa at Grammy Girlfriend and Grammy a Baby Changes Everything. She was so sweet and I was so happy to meet her in person! If you have never visited her blogs you must! What an amazing and talented lady she is!


We have been talking for several months and she has even bought some things from me AND she even helped me plan our Disney Vacation. She was such a big help! I knew she went to market all the time, but she had told me in a recent e-mail that she was going in Oct. I was not looking for her and was amazed and pleasantly surprised when she walked up to me in a showroom and said my name! I looked at her tag and couldn't believe it was her!! What a great surprise!! My friend Sherry and I even ran into her the next day too. We talked about decorating houses for Christmas...those of you who read her blog know how talented she is. It still boggles my mind to think about decorating 75 houses! Yes! 75! She is definitely organized and has lots of energy to be able to decorate all of those. Sherry and I have about 10 and that is enough for us! lol...





I have gone to market for more than 10 years and I'm always amazed how fabulous the showrooms are decorated. They are just amazing! I thought I would focus on Christmas this time and snapped several shots of trees and mantles. I am really loving the flocked trees! Be sure and click to enlarge these pictures...there is alot of detail.


The gingerbread themed trees are everywhere!


Lots of sparkle and glitz!




Love all the fun colors on this tree!


Wow! These trees are loaded...See the elves crossing the trees?


Love the candy canes coming out of the tree! This one is one of my favorites...


Ruff! Ruff! Isn't this the cutest?


I love the large gingerbread men on this tree!

Another favorite...

Very elegant!

Traditional and classy!

More Gingerbread...they are everywhere. Cute! Cute!

Very fun and colorful!

Sophisticated and elegant...

These two mantles gave me some ideas!


Now I want to show you some of Sherry's house. Those of you who read my blog know that I used to work for her and she now has a beautiful house in Dallas that I have shared with you before. She keeps adding beautiful things, so I had to update some of the pictures. I made her this arrangement a few months ago. She found the mirrored container and wanted something elegant for her dining room table.

I thought this was a neat idea! She put napkin rings in the jars for something different...love it!

There is one of my bird tassels hanging on the beautiful mirrored chest.

I love this shot of the room... Looks like a magazine


Now look at this bedroom! It is so elegant and glamorous! I love everything about this room including the mirrored furniture, monogrammed pillows and gorgeous lamps! This room has it all...

Wow! I love how the bed reflects in the mirrored armoire.


This is the bathroom off of the master bedroom. It is gorgeous too! Everything is done to perfection.


I love how this chandelier matches the one in the picture above the doorway. Attention to detail...


Sherry keeps her twin grand kids alot. They are adorable by the way!! They are a boy and girl...Lake and Allie. She decorated their room in blues and soft yellows. It is so cute! She hand painted the little nesting tables to match.



I just love her house! Sherry is an awesome decorator...as you can tell.


My aunt had one of these cute watches on the other day and it really caught my eye! She bought it here locally at a popular gift shop. As I was at market hitting the jewelry floor I noticed them. There were ladies buying them up like crazy so I had to grab some too. I knew I wanted one and thought some of you guys might like one too, for yourself or for gifts. They are made out of a jelly material, which is very comfortable. I thought I would try a few, but did not get alot. I have some small faced, like the one I'm wearing, and I have some big faced. If you would like one they are $16 plus $2.50 shipping.(cheaper with shipping than they are here in town) These watches come in tons of colors, if I get several requests then I might be able to pick more up in Oct. Just e-mail me if you are interested. Click to enlarge for a better view.


I haven't had a chance to fill my Etsy store yet, but will be working my tail off over the weekend to get some pumpkin arrangements, frames, and tassels made. I brought lots of things back from market and I'm really excited to get some things made and listed. I have some scarecrow tassels that I think some of you will love! Have a great weekend!!




24 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing your trip to TX. Always love viewing the wonderful displays you get to see at the show :D

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  2. Hey there, stranger! What wonderful eye candy pics! I was drooling over the Xmas decorations ... and, your friend's home is a showcase! I love her use of mirrored pieced throughout her beautiful home. I hope you start decorating for Fall soon so that you can share pics of your festive decorations! Hugs, Becca

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  3. I have a watch like that in black. Do you just have black? I was looking for a white one!

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  4. The trees make me want to run out and begin gathering items for the decorating!!!

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  5. oh, oh, i am in deep trouble! I have been decorating
    my kitchen in gingerbread for years. If it is the 'new' thing this year....oh. my. goodness.!

    Love your blog!

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  6. Great jewelry purchase, we bought some in Atlanta back in July and sold out of them the first week we came back....of course I had to have the white one with the zebra face....so cute!

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  7. One to the next, beautiful photos. Christmas decor - time for me to start thinking.

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  8. I don't think I would ever leave such a place. Gorgeous.

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  9. WOW, what a trip and what BEAUTIFUL Christmas trees. I'm sure as Christmas approaches, I will be running back to this very post for ideas and inspiration, because there is A LOT of it! The mirrored pieces are so sophisticated....love it!

    Kristen your pumpkin arrangements are gorgeous. I can't wait to see what you come up with over the weekend...it's always a treat seeing your beautiful arrangements.

    Thanks for sharing! XO ~Liz

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  10. Forgot to add....I LOVEEEEE your watch...very hip!! ~Liz

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  11. Wow! First I have to say Sherry's master bedroom is stunning! You were right. Amazing tour Kristen! Everything is so gorgeous at Market. I think I would go crazy wanting everything I saw if I was there.

    How nice your met Teresa! You two look so pretty. Your hair is getting longer. You look beautiful Kristen!

    Make me a pile with my name on it. I definitly want that precious watch just like you are wearing. I'm sure I will want more when I see what you all you make this weekend. I'm going to wear the cross zebra necklace set to the party we are going to Saturday. I'm excited! It is precious with my new gray blouse and white pants. I'm not worried about white after labor day. He!

    Happy weekend and feel better. ~Melissa :)

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  12. Hi Kristen! Wow, what a trip to market you had! How exciting to meet Teresa - she is a sweet lady!! Now you, Dear One, are so beautiful!
    Love seeing all of the different themed trees.
    Sherry's home is gorgoues! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
    Cute watch, too!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  13. Hi sweet lady...

    My friend, it's been way too long since we have visited! As soon as I seen your post pop up...I ran right over! I just knew that you would have some spectacular things to share with us...and I was right! Ohhh...market was fabulous!!! I would love to go and see all of these pretties in person! Loved getting to see all those beautiful Christmas trees...so many great ideas...so inspirational! Thank you for sharing them with us! Kristen, your friend's home is gorgeous! What a talented designer she is! Please tell her thank you for letting your show us her beautiful home! Such a treat, my friend!

    Well my dear, I bet you are already beginning to gear up for the holiday season! I just know that you will come up with some fabulous things!!! How are you and your sweet family doing? I hope that my note finds you well (hope you're cold is better)! Ohhh and one more thing...I seen my twin tassel at your friends place....only mine is done in the red, gold, and greens! I'm still enjoying it! In fact, I just moved it to my china cabinet in my dining room...the warm colors are perfect for my autumn decor! Thank you again, my friend! You are such a talented lady!!!

    Warmest autumn wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  14. Hi Kristen,
    What a fun trip you had. Love all the gorgeous trees!
    You look adorable sitting at the table.
    Your friend's house is picture perfect. Just lovely.
    How cute the twins guest room turned out.
    Can't wait to see your new arrangements.
    Don't work too hard!

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  15. Wow...Christmas, Sherry's home, the watch ~ so much to see and love! Can't wait to see what you come up with for your Etsy shop. I think the scarecrow is a "must" for me...I'll be waiting!

    Hope you feel better quickly ~
    Pat

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  16. Great inspiation pics! I almost got into the Christmas decor industry, but God had a different idea. Our custom rug business took over. We are actually exhibiting our rugs at market in Vegas in October. Might someday do the Dallas Market as well. Will see how we do in Vegas.

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  17. Hi Kristen, Market looks overwhelming as always! I do plan to go again in January. Teresa and I have talked of trying to meet up too!

    Oh it was GREAT fun to see Sherry's home. You are so right. She is one talented lady! How very elegant and gorgeous everything looks. Thanks for the tour!

    Oh..I got weak in the knees thinking about buying jewelry at market. It's so fun to have on hand. My customers just love it too. Neat watch. I haven't seen those yet!

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  18. SO many gorgeous photo's in this post!!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  19. Oh my goodness! Thank you for sharing all of your photos! I love love them all! Love the Christmas trees! Love the mantles! Your friend's house is stunning!
    Blessings,
    Sandra

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  20. I think I would have been in heaven with all of that eye candy!! My goodness everything is so, so pretty. And, Sherry's home......gorgeous!!!!

    Thanks for sharing, Nicole

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  21. What a fun trip, so awesome how you were able to meet a fellow blogger too, that is just so sweet! 75 houses to decorate, I can barely get mine done, and before you know it Christmas is over...whew!!! Loved visting your blog, it is beautiful, and very inspiring, thanks!

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  22. beautiful christmas decorations thank you for sharing.

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