Once a Week Wonder!

That's me! I don't know how you bloggers do it. Blogging daily, that is. If I can squeeze a once-a-week blog, I'm setting the world on fire. Pitiful, I know. But I'm grateful to all of you who take time out of your busy schedules to blog daily, and to those who stop by to see what's new at Cow Palace.

To give you an update on what's happening, I've been scouring the countryside in search of new items to place in my booth. I've been to Dallas, to Tyler, to Waxahachie, to Austin, to...well, I've been a lot of places! I've been putting miles on my truck---oops, sorry, honey, YOUR truck. And I've been coming home with LOTS of loot! Check out some of the vignettes currently in my booth:

Is this not the cutest vintage apron you've ever seen?! Blue and white, handmade, and ready to wrap around YOUR waist or decorate YOUR kitchen! Behind the mannequin, is a peek at a really cute table runner...brick red and appliqued with sunflowers. I also have matching placemats!
Okay. You're right. If you've been in my booth lately, you've seen these gorgeous canisters, as well as the darling crocheted apron. I can't believe they are still there! When I acquired the canisters for my booth, there was a price tag on the largest canister that read $89. And I've priced the ENTIRE, four-piece set for $75! And they are blue and white! I know the picture is a little blurred, but if you look closely in the lower right-hand corner, you will see some pieces of Hadley pottery. Straight from Lousiville, Kentucky, and highly collectible!
This piece, too, has been in my booth a couple of weeks. If you missed seeing it, it's because it's tucked in a corner and loaded down with other treasures. This piece was designed as an outdoor accessory...perfect by the barbeque grill or for serving drinks on the patio. Handmade and on casters. Who could ask for more?!

You can't see much of this piece of furniture. It's loaded with all kinds of what-nots and vintage pieces of china and pottery. But it's a beautiful china cabinet, with a hutch on top and storage below. And it's seeking a new home!

Are you seeing a pattern here? First, I mention all the NEW treasures I've been finding and hauling home. And I'm only showing you things that are already in my booth. It's because I need room for all the new 'finds!' To create that room, I'm sponsoring a BIG Memorial Day Sale!! So drop by Paply's Gifts and Antiques this weekend and look for the US flag markers that indicate the items on sale. Many of the vendors are offering sales this upcoming holiday weekend, so make a point to stop by Paply's. And take home some treasures! You'll be glad you did...and so will your pocketbook. :>)

Look what's new!

If you haven't dropped by Cow Palace's booth at Paply's Antiques in the last week, then you are in for a BIG surprise! I've brought in a lot of new merchandise and my space is near bursting!
The first item is a wingback chair made by Sherril, a high quality furniture manufacturer. The chair and matching ottoman are currently upholstered in a flame print of blues, grays and brick red, but would be even more beautiful re-upholstered in a fabric to match YOUR decor!
And this display cabinet! Have you ever seen a piece as gorgeous as this? I found this beauty at an estate sale in Dallas and hauled it back to Killeen. It has a huge glass front and glass doors on both sides for loading your treasures, plus drawers and doors for storage below...with a key, no less! I currently have the cabinet filled with vintage glass and crystal...punch bowl, wine and tea goblets, platters, vases, candelabras, even a clock!

This next piece isn't new, but it is definitely worth mentioning. I placed it in the booth a couple of weeks ago, and I just know that it is going to find a new home soon. I can just imagine in a bathroom, billed with fluffy towels and beautiful linens. The bonus? You can check out your reflection in the mirrored door, after dressing for the day!

Mother's Day!

As a mother, I feel totally justified in adding a hearty "Amen!" to that statement. I have two of these pillows in my booth at Paply's Antiques and Gifts, but I'll bet a dime they won't last through Mother's Day weekend!

And yet another pillow perfect for Mother's Day! This one is a tapestry design and has an added garden theme. And is that not the cutest teapot you've ever seen sharing the spotlight with the pillow? It is so totally 'shabby chic!' Delicate porcelain, adorned with scrolls, dainty pink roses, and a gilt handle...it looks like Lenox, but it's not. The teapot can be found in my booth at Paply's Antiques and Gifts, too. And speaking of shabby chic...these plates are oh-so-perfect for shabby chic decor! The feminine gathering of flowers in pastel hues and the plate's scalloped edge would make a beautiful statement in a shabby chic dining room or kitchen.

Are you familiar with this Wedgwood pattern? I had never seen it, prior to purchasing it for my booth at Paply's. The pattern is called 'Medallion' and I have a variety of pieces, including dinner plates, bread and butter plates, salad plates, cereal bowls, serving pieces and more! The accent colors are gold and a dark green. Beautiful!

This Wedgwood pattern is called 'Quince.' It would make a gorgeous Thanksgiving table...or any tablesetting, for that matter. The plus to this particular pattern that it is oven-to-table. So convenient for the busy cook!

Here's wishing all you mothers in blogland a wonderful Mother's Day surrounded by family, love and laughter!