Bella Rustica Barn Sale Photos!!!

Hello Friends!!

The wait is ov-ah!

Bella Rustica photos are here!

I gotta tell ya.....this is a looooooooooooong post

filled with LOADS of photos.....

(you've got time to throw in a load of laundry...trust me!)

Before we get to the photos of my booth....

I wanted to share with you part of the overall experience!

This is how I started out...


I told you that I would be leaving a chippy white paint chip trail from here to Tennessee!

I'd LOVE to know what goes thru people's minds when they pass me on the interstate!
See that wheel right there in the lower left corner of the photo??? Huh ??See it??

Well that's the one that decided it wanted to FALL OFF two hours into the trip.
(thankfully, I pulled over just in time!)
Adorable isn't she?

I was so flippin scared!

Note to wheel(s)....please don't EVER do that to me again.

Thank You.








Here is the Early Bird line starting on Friday!





This is the glorious Barn where Wendy and I lived for 3 days......







Susan who owns the farm told me that I had the honor of being placed in the birthing stall where all the babies are born! How sweet is that? Her parents were the most adorable folks. They welcomed us with open arms and hearts. They couldn't believe how their farm was transformed.




They openly gave thanks to the Lord though out the show for our wonderful weather and for all the folks that were there. And let me say this....when you see a couple who have spent a lifetime together and still hold hands......that is the definition of precious right there.

The tire swings were in constant use.....

Meet Hazel! This adorable vintage camper belongs to the equally adorable Michelle (and her husband) of Vintage Junky! I was so excited to meet her and see her amazing talent first hand. As soon as you stepped into the barn, it was her things that greeted you! A perfect beginning (which I didn't get a photo of...duh!) To see her amazing booth all you have to do it visit her blog and you will be drooling.Guaranteed!

Speaking of drooling....this is what I lusted after that entire time I was there ......

and these fantastic ruffled linens from Bella Vintage.

Carters Creek Station was just outside the back of the barn in their own little world! I was a great set up with tons of vintage chippy rusty goodness. It featured 3 separated shops all offering the best junk!

Like this.......

and this .........

(told you it was good!)

I am kicking myself by the way for not getting this wagon.

The gals from Three French Hens were our neighbors for the show and did a BLOW YOUR MIND job on their booth. This was one of my favorite displays they had. You can see more about these chicks in the current issue of Flea Market Style Magazine!!

It was such a good time being next to these sweet ladies. I can only imagine their shop!

simply adorable clothing from Little Cowgirl not to mention candles and cowboy boots!

Okay....are you READY FOR SOME BOOTH PICS???

Here we go!
ENJOY...............

Whew! The whole thing was amazing. Linda and Art from AGAPE were unbelieveable. They worked SO HARD. Oh.My Gosh. Two of the nicest people on the planet! We had so much help loading and unloading the truck and trailer. Talk about being grateful!! I can't even begin !

I got to meet some awesome ladies including Theresa from Time Worn Interiors, The Cranky Queen, Petticoat Junktion, SassyTrash (who I have blog stalked forever!!....love her!) and MORE! It's ALWAYS fun to connect face to face with a blog follower and talk live and in person!

Most of these bloggers have done their own posts on the show and have some amazing photos that they have shared!

I'd also like to give a huge thank you to my girl Wendy who worked her butt off helping me with everything and deciding to stick around even after the wheel fiasco!

To see even more photos of Bella Rustica you can go to their blog and for even more just Google it and you will be able to see lots of other blog posts that have been done and so on.

I was so happy to be apart of this event and will carry it in my heart always.
Except for the wheel part.

The end.

Good to be HOME

Hello Friends!!

Ahhhhhh....it's sooooo good to be home.

Bella Rustica was A*W*E*S*O*M*E!

The people were W*O*N*D*E*R*F*U*L

The vendors were A*M*A*Z*I*N*G

The location was B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L

but..........

I am grateful to be home. This journey didn't go without it's frustrations.

Two hours into the trip I almost lost an ENTIRE WHEEL off the truck. Lug nuts were snappin like peas. My friend Wendy and I were sooooo lucky that it didn't turn into a disaster.

Add a flat tire onto that (different wheel) and I was ready to be home.

With that being said...I am SO glad I did it.

Such a great experience meeting so many blog friends......

Being surrounded by such talent.....

I will never forget it......ever!

I have loads to photos to share of the whole event!

That post will be comin soon!
Promise
.

Ready to Hit the Road....Bella Rustica here I come!

Hello chicks!

The trailer is packed.....

wayyyyy packed.

The truck is loaded too.

There'll be paint chips flying from here to Tennessee!

Now I can't wait to unload it all.....

in the Barn!

I am so excited to get there!

I even sprung on NEW batteries for my camera.

I can't wait to meet all the other vendors and fellow bloggers!

I promise to take pics........

LOTS of pics.

If you REALLY want to see all this FANTASTIC stuff...

Hop in the car and head to Franklin TN this

FRIDAY and SATURDAY!

I'll be the gal with all the chippy paint chips in her hair!

See ya when I get back!

My FAVORITE piece that's goin to Nashville!

The COWBOY BATHTUB!!!

Can you stand it?

I mean......I just......I can't even.....

find the words!

When I spotted this about a month ago I knew

I HAD to have it. One of those "penalty for early withdraw from your 401k" kinda deals ya know!

I have never seen another tub like this.

Galvanized Glory!

Just picture soakin in this beauty with some lavender bubble bath while the birds are chirping in a meadow! (I am laughing out loud as I type this!)

OR...picture the studly cowboy...fresh off the range....all grimy and sweaty
with hay chaff all over him.......
soaking with his hat still on!
(still giggling)

I can't wait to take this there. I have a good feeling that it will be a great show stopper piece.
Not to mention....
just.....
plain.....
fun.....!
Bella Rustica ......4 days away!

The Count Down to the BELLA RUSTICA BARN SALE IS ON

Hello friends!

Many of you have seen this button over on my side bar.

Because of this, I have been hoarding some of my BEST JUNK FINDS all summer long!

You will find me here.....

In the barn........

Selling......

All that junk! Bella Rustica Nashville is going to be da bomb!

You've got to head on over to their blog to read the vendor list!

I can't believe I am going to be with all these super people.

I am excited.....

Nervous......

Anxious.....

and have already started losing sleep......LOL!

(Seriously...it's part of the whole experience. If I didn't lose some sleep trying to figure out how to set up the booth...it wouldn't be the same!)

What am I taking you ask??????

Stay tuned!

Better yet....plan on coming to the show!! *wink*

BIG NEWS!!! BELLA RUSTICA NASHVILLE....HERE I COME!!

I am so EXCITED share this BIG NEWS with you all!

So a few months back I was contacted by the sweetest gal Linda asking me if I would be interested in being a vendor at this new barn sale she was putting together as a major fundraiser. Hum....she had me at Barn Sale. I was DEFINITELY interested~ then all the questions started coming. This is BIG TIME for me! How could I possibly do this? I would have to get some help. What will I take? Will I have enough? Will they like my stuff? Where will I stay? Will my display be good enough? How will I haul it all? I can't back up a trailer!! UGH.....! Well after a good dose of HOW CAN YOU NOT DO IT from Mr. OTM (YOU live for this kinda stuff, he said!!) all of Linda's confidence in me and my friend Wendy coming along~ I was so excited at the invitation that I knew I HAD TO DO IT!!! . I had to do some crafty schedule maneuvers but LOOK OUT NASHVILLE .....HERE I COME!!!

I am going to be in excellent company!

MAGNOLIA PEARL clothing as in THE MAGNOLIA PEARL is going to be there!

Vintage Junky

Shabby Chic Cottage

and

MORE!!

SOOOOOOO, if you all decide you need a road trip plan it for

SEPT 16 &17 and head on into Tennessee!

Visit the official Bella Rustica blog to read all about it and follow updates!

Who knows , while I'm there I may also get a record deal and hit it Big Time on country radio!

LOL!! For now I'm just gonna pray that I hit it Big Time with the customers that attend the show.

A girl can dream!

:-)