tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47398546239126939632024-03-05T16:00:33.909-08:00Victoria Stoehr DesignsANTIQUES, HOME DECOR, INTERIOR DESIGN, PHOTO STYLING, REDESIGNVictoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-33954423218569840852012-11-18T14:25:00.001-08:002012-11-18T14:25:42.757-08:00Thankful Heart...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fall, a time for all of the things that I love.. football, crisp air, carmel apples, pumpkins, cozy blankets and gathering together with friends. I think that the cooler weather causes us to slow down a bit, which in turn maybe gives us a bit of time to reflect on a few things.</div>
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I am grateful for growing up with a a great family. A mother who made every holiday magical. A home decorated for each season. My sister and I loved the anticipation of getting ready for each holiday. Thanksgiving with good food & close family...Yummy cut-out sugar cookies which we helped decorate... my boys like that too. It's about traditions... they are very important to a family.</div>
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As time passes and our children are getting older...we are supposed to be getting wiser. I am not sure if that's true but, I do know one thing... I am just grateful. Everyday I am grateful for something..It might be something silly or it might be something big. But I believe a grateful heart brings powerful things to ones life. </div>
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This year I am so thankful for so many things.... my sons...my mother & sister...my business...my home..my faith...and most of all in this year of ups and downs... I am thankful for my friends.</div>
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Enjoy this time of Family and friendship.</div>
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!</div>
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Not really, but it's fall & The Three Speckled Hens Antique Show is in Paso Robles, California.<br />
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By Flea Market Style Magazine</div>
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90 dealers and tons of food and fun!</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Featuring my custom cowgirl chic belt buckles & vintage belts. Each buckle is </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">made from antique and vintage repurposed jewelry and trinkets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are so cute that you will have a hard time picking just one...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXitOh51mzuVZ1I-WsGE-9VlcYA-1LQ9kqHu-vjR93xuN3avPuDY7xHPJ-jEVhYJDhxEz-imHVdaHYonlqAkcepK2M5_3cm2FF2Yk3BD6n2YUn_WWbTSFHj8FwUBg1fr6wDLn-Pqmowc/s1600/VSD+summer+jewelry+12.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIXitOh51mzuVZ1I-WsGE-9VlcYA-1LQ9kqHu-vjR93xuN3avPuDY7xHPJ-jEVhYJDhxEz-imHVdaHYonlqAkcepK2M5_3cm2FF2Yk3BD6n2YUn_WWbTSFHj8FwUBg1fr6wDLn-Pqmowc/s1600/VSD+summer+jewelry+12.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At the last Remnants Fall Show, my line of jewlery sold out quickly....created by</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my friend and Southern California Designer Erica H. We are prepared this show! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A beautiful assortment of jewelry is packed and ready, can't wait for you to see these beautiful pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpaVsVByAfUvyUmX-iuwsGFuPBpNIGPDXmMZ_ifSFRo5DlgDM7zV70O57f9rs8-OcMtNEPGnDVcZ6zi5-qPmxFqDrjQb58dRcpQ4IK7SzjDWhwRpbyUwIxk_8MiKoBmFO7EPrVJ7lDnw/s1600/remnants.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpaVsVByAfUvyUmX-iuwsGFuPBpNIGPDXmMZ_ifSFRo5DlgDM7zV70O57f9rs8-OcMtNEPGnDVcZ6zi5-qPmxFqDrjQb58dRcpQ4IK7SzjDWhwRpbyUwIxk_8MiKoBmFO7EPrVJ7lDnw/s1600/remnants.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and did I mention that I can't wait to see some of the greatest dealers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and friends who will be selling there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you have made plans to head to San Luis Obispo, California</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday, June 2nd & Sunday, June 3rd.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope to see you there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-61702960578744993302012-05-12T14:31:00.000-07:002012-05-12T14:31:14.019-07:00Coastal towns bring sun, fun and a few antiques!<div style="text-align: center;">What a fun weekend! After a very long couple of weeks, this was exactly what I needed. <br />
It started in Cayucos with a sleep over at a beach house...<br />
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Complete with women who are good for the soul, wine, great food, lot's of gossip, <br />
crazy amounts of laughter and ended with a little shopping.<br />
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Kathy, Carrie, Susi, Sally & Lattice & I am behind the camera... Love this cute little town! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We decided to go see our friend and fellow dealer from the Speckled Hens Antique Show, Donna, at her newly relocated shop called The Hidden Gate Antiques. Stop by and say hello!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQFgIyJduDysAak23y7BxYA7izSXRbDcXvEkKE5Xlxm8PgOKiLY_e6PJYuABx0Uh-uWXRjxp2jTUQjTXD-x6e6PdnSq2HbzQmu_bfkPJR4dJmQzsVrNnfJRdqDlvGLQ23tWO_nCiW1qSc/s1600/Garden+Gate.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQFgIyJduDysAak23y7BxYA7izSXRbDcXvEkKE5Xlxm8PgOKiLY_e6PJYuABx0Uh-uWXRjxp2jTUQjTXD-x6e6PdnSq2HbzQmu_bfkPJR4dJmQzsVrNnfJRdqDlvGLQ23tWO_nCiW1qSc/s1600/Garden+Gate.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every square inch of this little shop is filled with wonderful treasures!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> After browsing thru this adorable shop and making a few purchases, we said goodbye<br />
to Donna and headed down to a couple of my other favorite little shops. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvBslZErDjZ3GF4x4BoBY6B8NNTOMqc8-ziGTpSDbbwjEnlwzJJIlbp0Lfbe4Gzs_8C9W6Hu9jnEjdQ08fCykpbI1YAJO3GzlPj3tEVgP5XaQVhmC3RxOUg-LTsjoEIDmfKXDfJYyd_A/s1600/succulants+Shop%5B+in+Cambria.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvBslZErDjZ3GF4x4BoBY6B8NNTOMqc8-ziGTpSDbbwjEnlwzJJIlbp0Lfbe4Gzs_8C9W6Hu9jnEjdQ08fCykpbI1YAJO3GzlPj3tEVgP5XaQVhmC3RxOUg-LTsjoEIDmfKXDfJYyd_A/s1600/succulants+Shop%5B+in+Cambria.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is something about the tranquility of this little garden located inside, </div><div style="text-align: center;">that finds me wanting to just stay! Love this place!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PR56hPVPTiRCYaDUWBt3hO8M4hfNOlaDijB33O9Wted4HJXGFL3uO0p_qnEWDdJR48YMA2H8BfK2EJ9-BIpzuHDghz40fhnMhxKzv0sgHNorRomFiA36qlDpsM2hXLirMpBvWkC3_ds/s1600/old+truck+succulant+sign.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PR56hPVPTiRCYaDUWBt3hO8M4hfNOlaDijB33O9Wted4HJXGFL3uO0p_qnEWDdJR48YMA2H8BfK2EJ9-BIpzuHDghz40fhnMhxKzv0sgHNorRomFiA36qlDpsM2hXLirMpBvWkC3_ds/s1600/old+truck+succulant+sign.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Needless to say, it was time to say goodbye to the girls and keep heading north...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was meeting more good friends that evening for dinner and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">very early morning of shopping at The Alameda Point Flea market! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at this view from the show... beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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This cutie seemed to pose for the camera! This was one of my favorite moments of the whole week.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a wonderful time. I am already looking forward to our next buying trip...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hhmm, maybe the next time we will head to the Midwest! Here we come mom!</div>Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-882229023418030292012-03-25T23:09:00.000-07:002012-03-25T23:09:45.702-07:00Lone Star State, here we come!My bags are packed and I'm all ready to spend the week in the beautiful state of Texas! Spring means it is time for Round Top Antiques Shows... This little town population 77 gets flooded with buyers and sellers from all over the country. I am filled with anticipation. When next I write I will have pictures to add. And a truck full of treasures! Stay tuned!Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-6514711876255388102012-02-07T17:18:00.000-08:002012-02-07T17:18:59.655-08:00TWO GUYS, TWO GIRLS, THREE HENS ....AND ONE FUN ROAD TRIP!<div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes you just have to hit the road with a few good friends and see what adventures you can have!</div><div style="text-align: center;">My friends Dustin and Chris of Uber Chic Home and I, headed along the coast towards the wonderful Alameda Point Flea Market, which is unfortunately a not so wonderful 6 hour drive. With one rental truck and one truck and trailer filled to the max, they picked me up and we got started on our drive. They sell at this show each month & I tag along every other month or so to shop! As we drove North we stopped up in Paso Robles to have lunch. We picked up our good friend Sally and finished driving the last three hours! We couldn't wait to get there, as we were anxious to see our favorite trio... The Three Speckled Hens who were also planning to shop the show and pass out show flyers for our upcoming Three Speckled Hens Antique Show April 14 & 15. I want to share a few photos from the weekend.<br />
We had a great time and the weather was fabulous!<br />
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</div>Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-1643402847556439422012-01-23T18:39:00.000-08:002012-01-23T20:06:52.572-08:00UBER FUN SALE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7Y_1Hzakub5urtJEqKJr8lM8B42MWUG71dQIiBd7GK9FZgRvMbQk3FpfZo2LXl6gRNWJhH6k4Y2uOVfBbqZOd1JG54cM4Em7T70eMh4fnmf__OB7blyZG-uKkr4VN1JuiC7Fq9bmKZ8/s1600/image+%25283%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7Y_1Hzakub5urtJEqKJr8lM8B42MWUG71dQIiBd7GK9FZgRvMbQk3FpfZo2LXl6gRNWJhH6k4Y2uOVfBbqZOd1JG54cM4Em7T70eMh4fnmf__OB7blyZG-uKkr4VN1JuiC7Fq9bmKZ8/s1600/image+%25283%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This past week I woke up at a very scary hour in the morning...or should I say middle of the night...</div><div style="text-align: center;">and got on my way with my partners in crime and hit the road! I am not a morning person, but give me a container sale to get to ...and I am awake! My very good friends Dustin and Chris of Uber Chic Home, had a container come in from Europe and here are a few photos from the morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHe60UjldRynJQHcbT1CuCBRA1rxBhahHAm2StWT5hACKcZAAXFul7Z51H_08N7jyRM1Wuc12fOF5X5BPg_fdJ1j-r4ma4rGWOeMuLHtPLSLhm7uQfynUXQBFzcIk83Mem5QolqalQ_3E/s1600/image.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHe60UjldRynJQHcbT1CuCBRA1rxBhahHAm2StWT5hACKcZAAXFul7Z51H_08N7jyRM1Wuc12fOF5X5BPg_fdJ1j-r4ma4rGWOeMuLHtPLSLhm7uQfynUXQBFzcIk83Mem5QolqalQ_3E/s1600/image.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I drooled when I saw this assortment of fabulous, footed, galvanized bathtubs come out of the container... I think I heard a collective sigh from each person there. They are wonderful!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCOFYs3ebnv0J7-mKe3ZLtbfYvEzTEZ4OAkjtPYK61IZsOATgthYU8ssGNtbqEBFkayvWd8cW9xbhTl-QSUl4YVXu-4yFJSNs5Oqh_Sr-8P080w3fPDaj2jYnf1t9hlPNLWRrcDLcuAQ/s1600/image+%25285%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCOFYs3ebnv0J7-mKe3ZLtbfYvEzTEZ4OAkjtPYK61IZsOATgthYU8ssGNtbqEBFkayvWd8cW9xbhTl-QSUl4YVXu-4yFJSNs5Oqh_Sr-8P080w3fPDaj2jYnf1t9hlPNLWRrcDLcuAQ/s1600/image+%25285%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Beautiful armoires, wonderful tables, and these fabulous large old crates &</div><div style="text-align: center;">jars of all sorts captured my attention! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1nz21iAAB_USaDvrbCbB-7bU46fgBtr04nlcDUmIZFiICy9ZpkegRYCIlSAHWyyVq_STRFdFYlNAUXVbI_z_Pw7H9F9TeEoZ4sj7RFKFOtzK-1EOhTNhHH4i-nCPVqlhf7jJMPdyTrQ/s1600/image+%25286%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1nz21iAAB_USaDvrbCbB-7bU46fgBtr04nlcDUmIZFiICy9ZpkegRYCIlSAHWyyVq_STRFdFYlNAUXVbI_z_Pw7H9F9TeEoZ4sj7RFKFOtzK-1EOhTNhHH4i-nCPVqlhf7jJMPdyTrQ/s1600/image+%25286%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It was fun for me to look through the bags of linens in search of my favorite European sheets. I adore the texture and quality of these sheets. It is very hard to find these antique sheets in good condition.<br />
Dustin and Chris had quite a few of them and I grabbed all I could!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGG9rfbbdz4ojfj6ZQgQcIFUodIQhl8eto8x7U5NK-kOGOkuE1oCYnZ6Ky83tucaT4OT0KR7XQp9cNA5yNyvyiCjTXyDCv-WjUsx6AN2_1pQIHnMo28bc-0wIGiWNLpy7__zSr6Yh9dOM/s1600/image+%252810%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGG9rfbbdz4ojfj6ZQgQcIFUodIQhl8eto8x7U5NK-kOGOkuE1oCYnZ6Ky83tucaT4OT0KR7XQp9cNA5yNyvyiCjTXyDCv-WjUsx6AN2_1pQIHnMo28bc-0wIGiWNLpy7__zSr6Yh9dOM/s1600/image+%252810%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Wonderful Galvanized buckets and troughs came off the container,<br />
as well as antique bathtubs with stands that had beautiful patina's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScuBSOnm3hshvr-35Tov-CMUn_2hCMZZAVOHhOmUvaLvv7LIRohFuwua2ImzR6neJBCV2HRiGIL9vsQulibevtcilDYjsnqogzLICyY4kMQCxHb0LJHU7mnKnl-CVGT9y6HVVB6-Zryg/s1600/image+%252811%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScuBSOnm3hshvr-35Tov-CMUn_2hCMZZAVOHhOmUvaLvv7LIRohFuwua2ImzR6neJBCV2HRiGIL9vsQulibevtcilDYjsnqogzLICyY4kMQCxHb0LJHU7mnKnl-CVGT9y6HVVB6-Zryg/s1600/image+%252811%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> As usual, there was way too much joking and laughing! Me and my buddy Dustin from Uber Chic...<br />
Where is Chris? Working a deal I think!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMyooSV58TknzR_XZ2Av77rDelPrV_s78Izz2nD2jMEmf-JLSjT6zyrMvvSKKyPRxPVyom8RrvY5aTtRL8rK_-mQDwnpjRVkARe8sZEHgEje6jJYpMZsap-jZGCDXGVOVmG5s1APGjo4/s1600/image+%252813%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMyooSV58TknzR_XZ2Av77rDelPrV_s78Izz2nD2jMEmf-JLSjT6zyrMvvSKKyPRxPVyom8RrvY5aTtRL8rK_-mQDwnpjRVkARe8sZEHgEje6jJYpMZsap-jZGCDXGVOVmG5s1APGjo4/s1600/image+%252813%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> If you are ever in Pasadena on Arroyo Parkway or in Brentwood, you have to stop by CiscoHome. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cisco is a great guy, Tell him, that I told you to stop in! His store is filled with the most amazing things! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I guarantee you will find something you have to take home with you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8_gMVsLL9NjE3YNniLQIiuH-r9dAIUD5-ri-J4iL2V7bjFP-13XZ-M0ef3H5yvSLwcmjxtsZWG0z7t7AWd3k1tI-EDKgLWxhyphenhyphen2o7bpaCapS2L2GoyB6ZhtjCMwxzHTPZOUhm2bk7ax4/s1600/image+%25284%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8_gMVsLL9NjE3YNniLQIiuH-r9dAIUD5-ri-J4iL2V7bjFP-13XZ-M0ef3H5yvSLwcmjxtsZWG0z7t7AWd3k1tI-EDKgLWxhyphenhyphen2o7bpaCapS2L2GoyB6ZhtjCMwxzHTPZOUhm2bk7ax4/s1600/image+%25284%2529.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh! Coffee delivery boy! </div><div style="text-align: center;">You should have seen the spread of food that the guys had for everyone! </div><div style="text-align: center;">And the best thing ...was mimosa's! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhTLRDUuhSPnAJFONlWcIP1qqdc8tXiAJCdKbI5WffflNpMNMnpUm6teZmh-FcYr3EUiW3SBj1gQM8L61I9VsQqHBq5wwCpSxHBWcP2X_G851DyWSylK2eX826mXMzt4Et5p_y4HF7E4/s1600/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhTLRDUuhSPnAJFONlWcIP1qqdc8tXiAJCdKbI5WffflNpMNMnpUm6teZmh-FcYr3EUiW3SBj1gQM8L61I9VsQqHBq5wwCpSxHBWcP2X_G851DyWSylK2eX826mXMzt4Et5p_y4HF7E4/s1600/image.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My early morning partners in crime...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">( L to R) My friend Kari who helps keep me laughing at my antique shows,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Myself & my Beautiful Mess Chicks Marilyn & Karen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope your having a great January!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please visit the following links:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://uberchichome.com/our-story/">http://uberchichome.com/our-story/</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ciscohome.net/">http://www.ciscohome.net/</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The holiday decorations are put away, the house is put back together...okay it is different again! After all when you are in the antiques and interior design business, your house is always changing! I finally had time to look at a few magazines that I have been anxious to read through. I was very excited to see The Remnants of the Past Vintage Show featured in the spring issue of Romantic Country magazine, as one of the top 10 flea markets in the U.S. again! If you have had a chance to visit the show, then you know what a great group of dealers participate. The new larger location, The Alex Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, was able to accommodate dealers inside as well as outside. If you have yet to visit the show, the next one will be held on June 2nd & June 3rd. This spring issue is a good one, check it out! Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you blessings~ VictoriaVictoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-42116560396749090182011-11-20T11:48:00.000-08:002011-11-20T12:29:35.940-08:00Tis The Season...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L6mMhGnog6uubxvo_9iG5mFZafktrHDMG0EvLYaEzPaOfD-BTr-TARAZxrikwl9Y8Df8gaUlyHpJnP8_xHjPBmr3133PFA2f3JsOC238ZWazKFYpkkAgJrkE5R5wNwdDzJtDSdJ9mPU/s1600/wire+mannequins.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="320px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L6mMhGnog6uubxvo_9iG5mFZafktrHDMG0EvLYaEzPaOfD-BTr-TARAZxrikwl9Y8Df8gaUlyHpJnP8_xHjPBmr3133PFA2f3JsOC238ZWazKFYpkkAgJrkE5R5wNwdDzJtDSdJ9mPU/s320/wire+mannequins.JPG" width="214px" /></a></div>Tis the season to get your holiday on! I have spent the last couple weeks getting things ready at the store and putting new merchandise on my online store. Here is a sampling of some of the things I have been working on this last week. I have to say at the beginning of the week I wasn't in the mood for Christmas... but as the pouring rain pounds against my window and freezing weather continues here in California,..I am slowly but surely getting in the spirit. I may even may even play my christmas music before Thanksgiving!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I Papered the wall with black and white copies of french maps and hung tattoo parlor chairs high on the wall.Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-69368789146059023162011-10-27T10:42:00.000-07:002011-10-27T10:42:33.296-07:00Changing It Up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0uDvRvqcRjKaSpMH1QxO3rkO4_lion-BGY4x19N_7I01MC-x7szJ06X0PRpepOBcf6sl00IXND6adIyHb4pr9FTne8Rjnfv-BJhS26SbD7ZWnSDJ1pWOJqamTxwY7WsE9No0MywFjdEw/s1600/Leah%2527s+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0uDvRvqcRjKaSpMH1QxO3rkO4_lion-BGY4x19N_7I01MC-x7szJ06X0PRpepOBcf6sl00IXND6adIyHb4pr9FTne8Rjnfv-BJhS26SbD7ZWnSDJ1pWOJqamTxwY7WsE9No0MywFjdEw/s320/Leah%2527s+002.JPG" width="214px" /></a></div>It has been a few weeks since The Three Speckled Hens Show & Remnants of the Past... I thought I would post a few pictures of the new things I have put in at A Beautiful Mess Antiques...<br />
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Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-80836573703921794462011-10-12T20:48:00.000-07:002011-10-12T21:35:57.451-07:00THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.....!!!!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJAMUjCeY5OyN2oSh7WupPmCRwrcXAJimgg6ytb_Ma5M0Bheg-A2vcHcmVOLm5ra4Xtm4rmDb1hS4t96v01QDm_fPPa95SPLkvI_6uoM6ljRPTGXLLQF_6PCghJ8h4VuHS9qrtxfmO-w/s1600/DSC_0156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214px" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJAMUjCeY5OyN2oSh7WupPmCRwrcXAJimgg6ytb_Ma5M0Bheg-A2vcHcmVOLm5ra4Xtm4rmDb1hS4t96v01QDm_fPPa95SPLkvI_6uoM6ljRPTGXLLQF_6PCghJ8h4VuHS9qrtxfmO-w/s320/DSC_0156.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I just want to thank some very special people, for two very special weekends! First off my friends, The Three Speckled Hens, thank you so much for everything. Each show is a wonderful show, and this one was the best ever! The friendships, the laughter and the return customers are amazing and so are The Three Hens Kathy, Susi & Carrie. Love you girls so much! Can't wait until the April Show! Second is the Remnants of the Past Vintage Show. Judy this new venue was great and everyone loved it! I want to thank you and all the wonderful people who helped to make this show run so smoothly.The customers can't wait to come back to the next show in June! Thanks Judy! I want to also thank all of the customers and friends who stopped by to introduce themselves and to say a kind word, or to take pictures. So nice to talk to everyone! And lastly my friends Kari and Sally who helped make both shows so successful. Friendship...it means so much to me & to have these people in my life. I am a very lucky girl!</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Have a great week</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">XO</div>Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-20180336995079169372011-10-06T00:51:00.000-07:002011-10-06T00:51:34.744-07:00REMENANTS OF THE PAST, HERE WE COME!Remnants of the Past...here we come! I have loaded new wonderful treasures into the trailer. The girls from A beautiful Mess are loaded as well. All of us bringing things we have been saving just for this show! We are so excited to to unload and work our display magic. That's when the fun starts. I will be located inside and so will Kymberley. Karen, Tina, and Marilyn are setting up outside. Please make the trip to this fabulous show...you won't be disappointed! New venue! See you up there!<a href="http://remnantsofthepast.com"></a>Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-44728468623658581062011-09-29T22:34:00.000-07:002011-09-29T22:43:23.439-07:00SHE LOADED UP THE TRUCK, AND SHE HIT THE ROAD...AGAIN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdz7Iraf745lxT_pmHAKEmc-Lmki-nFkSmg_QBqTJPpJ3HxlHxV0qMFfofOg0HkjP7Gj787tpQeRlEK877mmopc1EI4os93ddgQ4SfinypO175QRN6x73h4S6mm-IIZ11BfldCfndqus/s1600/old+truck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdz7Iraf745lxT_pmHAKEmc-Lmki-nFkSmg_QBqTJPpJ3HxlHxV0qMFfofOg0HkjP7Gj787tpQeRlEK877mmopc1EI4os93ddgQ4SfinypO175QRN6x73h4S6mm-IIZ11BfldCfndqus/s320/old+truck.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>After months of finding wonderful treasures across the U.S., I am back on the road again! I have had a wonderful time searching for treasures preparing for my fall shows. Some how, October seemed so far away! But here we are again, I have spent the last week and a half in work mode. The trailer is loaded and so is the truck and my friend Kari also has her SUV packed full. The hard part is finished, loading is always tough, but somehow we did it and now comes the fun part. When the unloading is done, creating on the other end is always my favorite part! I love to buy in vignettes or in a "story", so as I am shopping a flea market, I find that one good piece and then the rest just falls into place! I have a good story or two to tell up north and I know we will have fun at The Three Speckled Hens Show...we always do. Laughter and friends, new and old. I hope if you are in the area you will stop and say hello. Sat 9-4 Sun 10-4Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-33531043081376236302011-09-14T01:03:00.000-07:002011-09-14T01:03:46.899-07:00Victoria Stoehr Designs Launches Website & Online Store!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGi6uKruJNeqn73PpUiQawCwMc8J4cCiV-W0JEKTOxTJSuuwlzOpgbypSu1MDDvafneKFpL1m3HaEZ99_s0EGIcnTw4aiX6UpmwpQdwAin0FpqNaA031B_WpsfZnbRoEKfGEekdxMe4Mk/s1600/042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214px" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGi6uKruJNeqn73PpUiQawCwMc8J4cCiV-W0JEKTOxTJSuuwlzOpgbypSu1MDDvafneKFpL1m3HaEZ99_s0EGIcnTw4aiX6UpmwpQdwAin0FpqNaA031B_WpsfZnbRoEKfGEekdxMe4Mk/s320/042.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I am so proud and excited to announce the launch of my new website and online store! After working a good portion of the summer to get the design and the feel of what I sell, to come across to customers via a website, I can now somewhat breathe a sigh of relief. My friend Lou Tapp shot the front end photos on my home page the beautiful gilded frames, the fabulous player piano paper, the chandeliers and of course the statue and shells. It was about logging onto my site and having a "feeling". I think that was achieved. So after the web page was custom designed all that was left to do was for me to shoot my product pictures, write product discriptions, figure out how to enter all of this into my product categories...and so it went. I am very excited with how it has turned out and I hope you are too. I have a lot more products to put into the online store, so I hope you will check back frequently. Also you may have noticed the design tab section on the website. I have been designing and selling antiques or 11 years. My Comfortable Elegance style can work in your home. If you need a little help...or a lot of help, I'm available. Enjoy the website!Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-78220859522822254872011-09-06T15:22:00.000-07:002011-09-06T15:22:12.695-07:00THE TIME OF MY LIFE...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wLEy0zys9GZvndASsU8URfZx620ync2iD1euSOm_kV_vZlwlDcXjspsLEjMWt-gfPA5BJVoshbBm9Xh5MmunGMgvvJTVmZn8eJZplo5DTEGvshZlFKJDh36_XmOEjHo_YyYHl7F5ubM/s1600/DSC_0081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wLEy0zys9GZvndASsU8URfZx620ync2iD1euSOm_kV_vZlwlDcXjspsLEjMWt-gfPA5BJVoshbBm9Xh5MmunGMgvvJTVmZn8eJZplo5DTEGvshZlFKJDh36_XmOEjHo_YyYHl7F5ubM/s320/DSC_0081.JPG" width="214px" /></a></div>I couldn't resist a collection of clock faces, that I found at one of my recent flea market outings. There is just something so wonderful to me about some of the old faces. Some are aged with rust and some look untouched by time. Displayed together these clock faces really make my heart sing. Some of the things I buy, I have to "borrow" until I am ready to sell them. Such is the case with these beauties! I will be busy working at my desk and I will look up and there they are, displayed on twig branches, in a big old urn...they make me smile. Funny, I am talking about clocks, and time...I find that lately I never have enough time! But in this busy crazy life of mine, with family, work and antiques, I am having the time of my life. To be doing what I love and what makes me happy is such a joy. I hope that you take time to surround your self with the things that bring you happiness. Just take a little time!Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-27865974001424728202011-08-16T11:43:00.001-07:002011-08-16T11:43:57.302-07:00I Love my Man-nequin!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZxIM31sxRXEEL_1pwaXiK6qnxGKILl9k-9qiPkqdv1ZMT6qsR5dKCG_O5XN-g3GjE_voKCIYBDyM0v66TK51Lgi_iXyjv-lSCs1d9KrX93Pg_7CmM5A8jMqLVI8CTTC63KtOwDyvX_0/s1600/Pat+the+man-equin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZxIM31sxRXEEL_1pwaXiK6qnxGKILl9k-9qiPkqdv1ZMT6qsR5dKCG_O5XN-g3GjE_voKCIYBDyM0v66TK51Lgi_iXyjv-lSCs1d9KrX93Pg_7CmM5A8jMqLVI8CTTC63KtOwDyvX_0/s640/Pat+the+man-equin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="caption">I Love my Man-nequin! He is in charge of the pillows in this cute old rusty baby bed! I made a covering with some flash cards that spell SHOP at his waist. He is one of my all time favorite finds. I love this man-nequin!</span>Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-91070229107980774412011-08-16T11:36:00.000-07:002011-08-16T11:37:07.555-07:00RONS IN GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA...WHAT A HAVEN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPgGpIanJjcpLaEVhPPSUO4K-3GIiUok00-8X4JZkZkxc0E3DflejMAGMC4PHOJxnQ8yQ96Zrcmdvp5r7QP8JykugcPlZdVgulaE8KGBoMAloQ2UCjGX753ytrnCPbVC3CAYOV5D6-W0/s1600/Ron%2527s+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPgGpIanJjcpLaEVhPPSUO4K-3GIiUok00-8X4JZkZkxc0E3DflejMAGMC4PHOJxnQ8yQ96Zrcmdvp5r7QP8JykugcPlZdVgulaE8KGBoMAloQ2UCjGX753ytrnCPbVC3CAYOV5D6-W0/s640/Ron%2527s+1.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="caption">A good customer of mine, JoAnn told me the next time I was in the Arroyo Grande area, to stop in and visit a store called Ron's. So while up in Grover Beach this week, I did just that! As I walked in the door this booming voice yelled "hello" and around the counter came Ron. I explained who I was, and let me just say...we became fast friends! What a fabulous store. I just fell in love with everything. It is very tranquil there and and its style is a lot like my own. You will find designs from local artisans as well as pottery, wonderful lighting, books, antiques & recycled tresures. Stop in and visit Ron. Please enjoy the photo's I took while I was there.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2Hag9Ye9mlSsd1u1zTtfExENVzNy4-df47tSo7VY5MJ_QqQ6MFRVLHKmZfvCDnioyubu96cbi3d-zT5vWKYEAbBZ_UMEj4IUhKlNHY4zygNIvAOt5SeoyV9T0wqqLMDaJO5XMvlzirM/s1600/IMG_20110718_102816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ2Hag9Ye9mlSsd1u1zTtfExENVzNy4-df47tSo7VY5MJ_QqQ6MFRVLHKmZfvCDnioyubu96cbi3d-zT5vWKYEAbBZ_UMEj4IUhKlNHY4zygNIvAOt5SeoyV9T0wqqLMDaJO5XMvlzirM/s640/IMG_20110718_102816.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="caption">This great area in Ron's store had reclaimed pots and old books but also offered these great clocks. They would look wonderful in your home!</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="caption"> </span> </div><br />
Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-23139960616928919602011-08-16T11:29:00.000-07:002011-08-23T18:17:40.488-07:00Willows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPkkcX7lfYc1el9mu95oAthE2_3h4vQnQbo3Cc9YQSVFVEiADS1SPimN4pO4oxuVyPxd9pSr_kLnQDNbIR0cnHkfH5Zo-jG_dfyoMZ7IFw-sz0tHdScUwCjPNdrm3i2d71wgSMUznz0Y/s1600/vic+willows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPkkcX7lfYc1el9mu95oAthE2_3h4vQnQbo3Cc9YQSVFVEiADS1SPimN4pO4oxuVyPxd9pSr_kLnQDNbIR0cnHkfH5Zo-jG_dfyoMZ7IFw-sz0tHdScUwCjPNdrm3i2d71wgSMUznz0Y/s640/vic+willows.jpg" width="478px" /></a></div><br />
I took the bridge over the Mississippi river from Galena, to my favorite store in Illinois to Dubuque, Iowa. Willows, a family owned store. I have bought from Michelle and her mother Mariann before at an outdoor flea market last summer. I thought then they had the best space! My mother, who shares my love of antiques, and who also sold antiques and collectables when I was a child,was with me as we were enjoying this trip. We Spent a couple hours browsing in this adorable space, which is so much like our style at A Beautiful Mess Antiques. Michelle and Mariann really have a great eye and an artful way of displaying their merchandise. Oh and did I mention that they are from the same hometown that I grew up in ? Besides me buying a lot to ship back to California, I also enjoyed talking to Michelle about high school & friends. I hope if you are ever in Dubuque Iowa, You will drop in and see their wonderful shop. Willows is Located at 471 W. 4th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (563) 690-1593Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-76566276877124816902011-08-09T21:43:00.000-07:002011-08-09T22:38:41.331-07:00Like Christmas in August...While I was back in the Midwest a few weeks ago, I was enjoying family, friends...and antiquing! I started out my time there at my 25th high school reunion- what a great time! Followed by a drive from Illinois to Iowa for a few days to some of my favorite spots. Well, before I left, I managed to send my self six boxes. I could have bought so much more, but then I would have had to give up my plane ticket and rent a truck to get everything home! So...I was working today at A Beautiful Mess, Karen & I did some major rearranging and I was exhausted when I got home...thinking about putting my feet up. I get home, and my boxes are waiting.....Christmas in August! Funny how I got a second wind! It was so exciting to open a couple boxes and remind myself of the wrapped treasures inside. Some of the great finds will be saved until the two October shows I am doing.The Three Speckled Hens Antique Show Oct. 1 & 2 and Remnants of the Past Show Oct 8 & 9.
<br />Stay tuned for details on the fall shows... Have a great week.Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-85384450338517227582011-07-21T02:02:00.000-07:002011-07-21T02:16:17.144-07:00Midwest here I come!Well I am off to the Midwest again! After a quick stop at my high school reunion... let the antiquing begin! I will be with my faithful home town antiquing sidekick, my mother. If this extreme humidity and heat index eases up then we will hit a flea market. If not we are going with plan B. We will hit some of our favorite haunts and then we are heading to Galena, Illinois, (which was the home of President Grant)This picturesque little town is filled with shops, resturants and antiques. Then our plan will be to take the bridge across the Mississippi river to the small town of Dubuque, Iowa. I will fill you in on my adventures and post pictures once I am there. Little towns are the best! I can't wait to see what treasures are waiting for us! we always find such great things!Victoria Stoehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217779282644237409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739854623912693963.post-73100437506673645532011-07-05T23:22:00.000-07:002011-08-16T11:39:09.077-07:00Romantic Prairie Style...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NxV8fntXwoL4uoO7GvneoWs_QVakW3LQWJRE24JzfyezmFvjnDWd3m6i_2CG-ywNJhPOlOL7kATFHGXNwkzWTL1FvjG0YWC4_mPxUEJIiFxZtZRYw66ZUTu95vmLukYifbLz3Wk_CGs/s1600/book+signing+me+%2526+fifi+o%2527neill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NxV8fntXwoL4uoO7GvneoWs_QVakW3LQWJRE24JzfyezmFvjnDWd3m6i_2CG-ywNJhPOlOL7kATFHGXNwkzWTL1FvjG0YWC4_mPxUEJIiFxZtZRYw66ZUTu95vmLukYifbLz3Wk_CGs/s640/book+signing+me+%2526+fifi+o%2527neill.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br />
I really enjoyed meeting Fifi O'Neill tonight at the book signing party we had at A Beautiful Mess! What a nice lady! She browsed in the store, told us about her up coming advertures and photo shoots and signed numerous copies of her latest book. It really was nice to poor a glass of wine and visit with friends and customers.I also really enjoyed visiting with Sunday Hendrickson as well. What nice ladies. Did any one try those French macaroons...they were so yummy! And If you were not able to get into the store this evening and would like a copy of her book we still have a few left.<br />
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