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Goodbye Norma Jean..........

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:30:00 +0000

I apologize for being away for a while, I just couldn't see through the tears to do a post. And now it is still difficult but, I wanted to let all my blog friends know that my sweet mama passed away last Thursday afternoon. She had fought the good fight and probably was ready to go much sooner than I was but, I just couldn't let her go. Yes, she was difficult and always drove me crazy with her independence but, somehow all those memories go away at a time like this, and all you can remember are the sweet and wonderful things she did and how much she made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. I don't think I will ever be the person my mother was but, I will try. I thank all of you who have emailed me and kept me going with your sweet comments and prayers and I continue to ask for your prayers as I am still broken. Please bring on the healing as I am gonna miss her so........ you may all have read this but, I wanted to share this sweet poem with you......Smiling through the tears, Lauri

A Limb Fallen
A limb has fallen from the family tree,
I keep hearing a voice that says "Grieve Not for Me".
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song,
The good life I lived while I was still strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you,
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest,
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small,
Go on with your life, don't just stare at the wall.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin,
Until the day comes we're all together again.

Me and Woodstock Market!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:23:00 +0000

Hey ya'll, I will be set up tomorrow, and through the weekend at Woodstock Market, at the corner of Highway 5 and 92, in downtown Woodstock, Georgia. Come on out and see me. I have not done a show since June, and I got lots of good junk..........Lauri

Just a few more Wedding shots......

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:50:00 +0000

I didn't get any real good shots of the table set ups, just out of sorts that day. I will have to wait for the photographers pictures to show you those. I can't believe it has been a week since the Wedding. I am still getting things back to normal. This is one of the set ups that has the sunflowers in orange and the orange water pearls in the vases, there were 6 tables that had these, the others were a mixture of the wrought iron pumpkins with candles and the little pumpkins and gourds all around.

This was the Cinderella Carriage pumpkin and the signing book.......

Me and my sweet nephew, Kerry who flew in from Nevada for the Wedding.......

And the very best surprise, Norman and Kodi, Adams' ABAC buddies who came all the way from New Orleans for the Wedding. These guys made the day........ They are the only thing that got me through the college years when Adam was at Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, GA. I love these guys, they are so sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Katie and Caroline, my sweet friend Lisa's daughter.........this is the closest, I will ever get to a daughter........... she was so sweet to hand out the programs for the wedding and keep the book.

I promise to post about something else, next time. Thanks for indulging me......Lauri

More and more Wedding..........

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:06:00 +0000

She looks just like an angel to me........I never had a daughter, so I have to tell you it took my breath away when she opened the door and this is what I saw before the wedding.......She was just beautiful...........

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Adam Evans.........

How cute are these two.........

Everybody's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man............

Fightin' back the tears.............

At last, the first dance............

Katie and Collette, one of her friends...........still more later, Lauri

The Wedding of the Year........................

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:18:00 +0000

Well we were so lucky yesterday when the sun came out and we had the most beautiful day for the Wedding, just a few photos for now as I am dog tired and still in shock how gorgeous everything was and how proud I was of these two...........Katie and her Dad.....

The groom and his best buds.............

Yes, I told you they're wearing Camo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adam with some of Katie's friends, isn't he the best looking thing??????????

Some of the table sets, more later, I promise................Lauri

lulu's TRUNK SHOW highlights...

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:48:00 +0000

Okay, I lied. I DID take the photographs. Maybe I will get the directions out and read how to REALLY use my camera...nah...I'd rather torment all of you. ;)

As you can clearly see I am in my 'Pearl' phase. It lends itself quite well with the old pieces of jewelry. The green drops in that necklace are vintage chandelier drops. The beads are Mother of Pearl. My friend, Christina, bought that necklace. She looks incredible wearing it as her fair skin and beautiful pale red mane make it all POP. She also looks like a Princess.

So, there they are...I will make a better attempt at photography next time. Pls feel free to email me at lulu@luluredstar.com with questions, requests etc. ox lulu

More Good Stuff from the Scott Show

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:34:00 +0000

The above photos are from Lynn King's booth (The Side Door Antiques)...you might have seen some of them on Tongue in Cheek's blog during the Marburger Show...

Below are some of Judy's stash of china. I get to look at this all day as she is directly across from me at Scott's.

Bea and her mom Sharon have the neatest stuff like this adorable baby. Bea can make anything into a lamp. Stay tuned for more on Bea at a later date.

Brigitta's space: Interesting pair of industrial lamps atop eye popping quilts.

Another one of Brigitta's fabulous quilts.

This photo doesn't do justice to the brilliant green of the cupboard and the interior color PURPLE!

ALL THAT SHINES...Scott's booth beind mine. So much bling!

This show had a lot of really nice paintings.

I believe this is a painting of Truman Capote. I don't know who the artist is but I just love it.

My friend James Young aka 'Home, James'. He always has the cutest little toys...

and his collections are always great...

Well, I hope you enjoyed a look at some of my friends' wares. Stay tuned for more next month!

ox lulu

SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKET

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:13:00 +0000

It's been a fun show so far...and I realized I have never had the time or remember to bring the camera to the show ( Lauri handled this when we did Lakewood 400).

So, here is my permanent space (ENDCAP!!!) and you see me coming and going from outside and the Ladies' Room. I am very fortunate to have these spaces and am thankful each and every show.

These adorable tub chairs are on casters and swivel.. Can you stand the adorable paint-by-numbers collie pair..so cute! I always have to have poultry accents. Below is another richly colored paint-by-numbers, a cute quilt and the other photo shows off one of 4 green French Provencal chairs, and population of old English ironstone platters. Once again, in the background are two of my feature quilts. The object to you see on the right that you see is a circa-1920s machinists box.

Below are a table and two chairs are my homage to the 'Dawgs'. The table has a mirrored top and the chairs are upholstered in red leather with nail head detail...fateuil a la Louis XVI...or is it bergere? I couldn't consult with my dear friend Lynn King before I published this post as to the correct style so I winged it. The pale pink roses on the table are from Adorable Phil (for those of you who don't know, on the 2Chipppys maiden voyage to Round Top/Warrenton, my sweet Phil sent me pink roses for my birthday)...these are because we celebrated our 15th anniversary.

The post card of the two skunks is one of my newest finds as is the delightful yellow jug from Ohio potters.

One of the best aspects of the Scott's show is what I am learning from the dealers (Lynn King, James Young, Brigetta and Tom-the-Picker) that assists me in assuring that I only have quality collectibles and antiques for my customers

I have more photos to share with you regarding my first TRUNK SHOW--which was, thanks to the attendees, a SELL OUT. Yes, I literally sold the necklace off my neck!!!!!! I am so excited because my next TRUNK SHOW will be in Ponte Vedra, FL.

I am working like a mad hen to create those specific pieces that will adorn that area's stylish fashionistas. You know how I always pay attention to the climate and the region's pulse. One can't have an original if it's generic to the world. I'm off to the lab. ox lulu

More Texas..........

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:56:00 +0000

Miss Texas T, Theresa Cano, is responsible for this photo, Shelly, Me, and TOT in Theresa booth at Zapp Hall.......Theresa is a little Texas Jewel and truly the roving reporter of the Texas shows......'cause none of us would know about any of it if she didn't let us know. She always goes out of her way to make the blog party so special and anyone who visits with her feel like they are at home. Keep in mind the woman is in the middle of a cow pasture and the nearest Walmart or grocery is about 30 miles away and some how she manages to pull off a spread that would make Country Living drool. And you can always count on some celebrity being there like, Cat Daddy or someone......Love you so much Miss T and thanks for all your planning and hard work. On another note several folks had asked me about my Glamarella Junk slip that I was wearing at the party. Is it not the cutest thing? Thanks Sherry for making me cowboy chic. I got it last year and just love it. Who could not love wearing a slip around?????? And while we were there we snagged one for TOT at Virgins Saints and Sinners, but I think hers was from another girl. Here's a photo of the famous Miss T and her hubby Cruz, who is a hoot.......I'm teaching him how to speak Mexican.........

TOT and I had to make a quick detour over to the Texas Rose Show to see some cool linen pants that Kim Chaison was wear at the blog party so I just had to go by and see Hector the Collector, and who was right there with him but, Maggie of The Veranda, gorgeous things in this girls booth. I wanted it all and I loved her displays, alot like mine with clutter, clutter and even more clutter. I just don't know why I tend to clutter things up.....but, I do.

I 'bout lost my mind when I saw these lamps.....they were fabulous............

How fabo was this metal set of drawers, I could hardly resist it, but I already had taken up my share of space in the back of Theresa's box truck, so I resisted. And what is it about all that clutter, I love it. I wanted a photo of Maggie but, she said no, so you will just have to check her out yourself.......

Love the crucifixes and religious stuff in Hectors space..........

Back at Marburger, I got to make some photos before the show of the Skip to Maloo jewelry lady.......I have forgotten her name again.....Janet something, what is it Trash? She had so many beautiful things this time and I am glad I got the shots because, when we went back on Wednesday all the ones I had spied were gone. Boohoo.......

I am sick I didn't get this gorgeous bracelet with the silver pill or snuff boxes......ugh.....snooze you loose! All of her things were just amazing, so glad I got to see her again. More later, you know like Magnolia Pearl........Cheers, Lauri

Marburger Farms Texas.........

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:27:00 +0000

Gaaaa...gaaaa.......that is about all I can say about the beauty displayed this time at Marburger Farms..... Once again I was a lucky duck and got to stay with my best bud Theresa Smith right at the show. How fun is that????? I must be living right....... Of course by the time I got there she had everything looking amazing all the displays were set and there was even a bed. I just wanted to make my bed right there......and stay in the booth. But, Craig said I couldn't...... So I got to stay with him and TOT in the travel trailer, course he was telling everyone he was sleeping with two women the whole time..........Craig, craig, craig what are we going to do with you....... like anyone could sleep.......I mean come on it is heaven when the shows are going on in Round Top, Texas...... you can't sleep...... Well, unless you have too much Tequila, but that is another story.....one I hope they won't share........Anyway here is TOT's masterpiece.....she had out done herself again........ and don't go asking her for any of it cause it is GONE!!!!!!!

This was a wonderful old metal locker with removable shelves it was one of the first things to go, how beautiful it was filled with ironstone.........amazing.......

Here's my bed, I mean the bed........The next pictures are can you guess???? French Vanilla, Peg and John, they always have that great French flare....... love it....

Peg had these wonderful stain glass stencils on the wall and they were fabulous............And for the next trick, cause you know I ain't gonna forget Miss Totally Amazing Judy Hill...... She really had it going on this time......everything was Over the Top!!!!!!!

And how about these amazing chairs with yes.....rhinestone brooch buttons on the back.......Over and over the top....... how does she do it........ love, love, love Judy Hill...........and even more to come........Lauri

God Bless T-E-X-A-S!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:55:00 +0000

I was fortunate enough to get to make my semi-annual trip to heaven again this fall. Texas is truly my favorite place to be and if I have my way some day I will be there with all the wonderful friends I have made. I have to tell you I had so much fun this time, I just don't remember when I have laughed so much or had such a great time in my life........ I really needed this trip to recharge my batteries before the Wedding of the Year. These are my best peeps, Me, Lisa, Shelly, TOT, and Miss T at the Leftover Party.......

Here I am at the Blog Party in Warrenton, with my best bud, Janet of Rubbish and Sweet Talk. No she is not holding a mug shot number, just a sign she had bought and she wanted to show it off....... love you Janet. The blog party was amazing, there were about 60 people there or at least it looked that way, what I could see of it....... It was a blast!!!!! And here I am with that hunka hunka, he's mine you know........ And the most amazing thing that happened was I met Ms Polly of Porch Magazine, French Cupboard, and Counting your Blessings...... She is beautiful and just the sweetest thing you ever want to meet. I just love her and her darling husband Steve. More pictures later, Cheers, Lauri

What's the Junk in Yo' Trunk?

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:54:00 +0000

YEE HAW! TEXAS AIN'T THE ONLY PLACE WITH STUFF GOING ON! THE EVITES HAVE GONE OUT AND THE FLYERS WERE DISTRIBUTED...and I am a nervous wreck! I am living in 'The Lab' creating, wiring, stringing, wrangling and whatnot. I have never had so much inventory at one time. Did I mention how nervous I am? I am also trying to set up my website but THAT"S LIKE PULLING TEEETH FROM A MULE. gag. I need a geek! apply ASAP.

Glad it's been raining cats and dogs here. It keeps me glued to my seat! Wish me luck. I'd like to thank my bestest pal, Anne, for hosting this. I hope she knows what she is in for! Stay tuned for apres show photos. I promise I won't be taking them!
ox lulu

10 TEN REASONS WHY I CAN'T GO TO TEXAS

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:55:00 +0000

Hey it's lulu! Yes it is true. I will not be in Warrenton AGAIN. As much as it pains me, and believe me it truly PAINS me I thought I would share my reasons for missing it again.

ONE: too much bourbon in the leopard lounge this summer

TWO: too much money spent on rehab for said leopard lounge activities

THREE: forgot to get my shots

FOUR: My parole officer says it's illegal to leave the state (refers to #1, long story)

FIVE: Have to be available to 'sponsor' Lauri when THE BETTY calls to verify her status

SIX: Adorable Dr. Phil has taken to wearing my girdle/prom dress and refuses to give it up

SEVEN: I have to do the dishes.

EIGHT: Since THEY BANNED DANCING on tables at the Prom,,,what is the point?

NINE: Only accomodations available in Warrenton don't have indoor plumbing.

TEN: My passport expired.

Been away most of the summer, but I AM BACK for FULL-ON lulupalooza! Look out and BE AFRAID! ox lulu

My top 10 reasons I can't miss TEXAS!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:46:00 +0000

#10 Tequila, theres lots of it there cause they're so close to Mexico............

#9 This Hunka Hunka, burnin' love will be there, and maybe I can get him to show me his tool box?

#8 Magnolia Pearl will be there, enough said............

#7 Tequila........

#6 These two beauties will be there, with all their good junk, Miss Hoydy and Miss Toydy......

#5 The Baby head lady will be there.......you can't miss her...........

#4 Janet from Rubbish will be there and she always brings the goods, and the butter pats..........

#3 Crowds like this will be there and it is one heck of a good time!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#2 The master mind (Theresa Smith) will be there and I have seen some of the stuff shes bringing and it is the best ever........and

#1 Reason I can't miss Texas is miles of good Junk and did I mention Tequila!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pack your bags and meet me there, Cheers, Lauri

I am caught in a whirlwind.............

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:48:00 +0000

I'm on a roller coaster ride and I can't get off, I knew it was coming but, I didn't know it would be like this........ Mother was admitted to the Hospital last Saturday, just as we were getting ready for the Couples Shower for Adam and Katie. She has aspiration pneumonia (what is that??) and a serious UTI...... Bless her heart she just can't catch a break. I have been at the hospital all week. And feverishly trying to find a nurse to care for her in her home. Just can't do this rehab facility thing anymore. I am convinced if you stay there long enough they will kill you!!!!!!!!!!

I have been stuffing and assembling the invitations getting them ready to mail next week........ My dresses are here and I need to go for a fitting........Mainly to see if I like them now that they are here and not size 8 or if I need to head to the fabric store to construct a tent....... I have had mothers car for sale and finally sold it Thursday, and my son has bought a house....... Oh dear, that means window treatments, rugs, furniture, oh and we have to paint. Does anyone know how to clone yourself???? Cause I need to be in about 8 places at one time........ I don't think I have enough Tequila for this........ Oh, and did I mention it is almost time for TEXAS, yes as if I don't have anything else to do, I think I'm jumping on a plane for the Round Top Shows in about .......oh, 20 days...........Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Losing my Mind, Lauri

The love of my life..........Jeremiah Adam Evans

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:41:00 +0000

Well, you all had to know this was coming............. yes, I know it is less than 2 months now, mainly because the tears are coming more frequently. I can hardly make eye contact with him these days cause there is just something so special between a mother and her son. I have to tell you I was truly blessed when God gave this little bundle of joy to me. And I thank God every day for the relationship I have with him. All of you with boys know about that special bond you seem to have with a son. He has truly been the love of my life and I can remember when he was born I was so expecting a girl. (this was back when we didn't find out what the babies were......) I thought what will I ever do with a boy!?!? Well, as you might know God knew just what I needed and I have been blessed ever since. Between huntin' and fishin' and football and now big dangerous machinery, I can tell you I have enjoyed every minute of it. And I know that it is not over, just changing for me. And I will embrace it as best I can. He will always be my little angel boy. Thanks for letting me share................Lauri

HI...IT"S lulu.....$#&%Z($#

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:09:00 +0000

HA...got your attention didn't I???? Long time no blog.... dawg daze of summah.....HOWEVER....
One cute little Arre Fuller of the blog tewart and James decided she was gonna highlight moi.

I met Arre and her mother-in-law a few months back at the Scott's show. They bought a couple of pieces. Her MIL came back the FOLLOWING month and bought EVEN MORE pieces! As did some of her friends from Al-benny, Georgia. Thank you, ladies...you have made my shows so much more fun! xo

Arre blogged about me over the weekend...and of course I just got to it tonight...SO....if you're inclined take a walk over to their blog: www.stewartandjames.blogspot.com
These ladies make the most fab frames from old and repurposed wood from the Southeastern US of A. Just the kind of good stuff me and the Chipstress like.

In closing, in additon to Arre I would like to thank Cheryle Schulke aka STASH for her fab-o photographs of my work which were used in blog post! BTW...ALL OUR YOU need to check out Stash's wonderful MESSENGER bags made of fab hides. Click on our link to her blog :STASH STUDIOs....it will direct you to her handmade wares...
It has been sooo dry and then...when it rains it pours!

ox lulu

One more thing to love about Kentucky.......

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:35:00 +0000

Well, gettin' to see Theresa was the highlight of my trip but, she lives just a rocks throw from the distillery, who knew???? And there are tobacco fields across the road........... you just gotta love the south, whiskey and cigarettes, one of lifes staples....... Notice the similarities.....................

And as if that was not good enough you got to drive right through Lynchburg to get to Kentucky. I love this place, I might buy a house there.............. lucky for me Theresa likes to pull a cork too......

All that said and done, here are some photos I took of her booth in Shelbyville, another fabulous display of her talents, I wanted everything in here too.......If you see something you like, its probably already gone, but you can ask her.......Time Worn Interiors

The Longest Yardsale, Me and TOT......

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:32:00 +0000

I still can't decided what the best part of my trip was, gettin' to go junkin' with TOT, or gettin' to STAY at the 'Country Living' house in Kentucky.......hmmmmm, I think they both were priceless....... And the very best part is I figured out that TOT is just 5 hours away from me. Good for me, maybe not so good for her, cause I might just have to go once a month. Let me just give you an idea of what it is like to stay with her, you feel like a QUEEN!!!! I'm not kidding. She insisted on me staying in her bedroom which is like a suite. I just stayed up all night looking at everything and taking pictures. I wanted her to put prices on stuff so I could buy it all. I did talk her out of some of her Magnolia Pearl, it just took a little arm twisting......I'll show you that later. Here are some photos of her FAB-U-LOUS home and all the stuff I want. It is all meticulously decorated........with the most wonderful one of a kind pieces.

How wonderful are these clock faces that she just strung through a ribbon and hung on a nail....who would have thought of this but Theresa......She is the master........ Then as if staying here was not enough of a prize, off we go on the Longest Yardsale. For those of you who are not familiar, this is a stretch of highway that runs from Covington, Kentucky to Gadsden, Alabama, 450 miles of junk...... What could be better, and trust me I have gone every year since it started and the best stuff is in Kentucky!!!! And this year was good as ever, we scored some amazing stuff, butter pats, ironstone, dress forms, metal cabinets, suitcases, doll heads you name it. And little did I know I was taking 'hawkeye' with me' that could spot a clock or a butter pat from 200 yards.....so it was even better........

Here's Theresa digging through some great stuff, notice the signs.......everything is a $1.00....yeehaw

And how about this box of doll parts that Theresa found.......she kills me she can spot a doll part from a mile away........ I can't tell you how much fun I had and how fortunate I feel to have great friends like Theresa and Craig Smith, true Southern Hospitality........Love you guys, and keep my room ready, I'm coming back, Lauri

Heaven is in Kentucky....and so am I!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:50:00 +0000

Oh My Gosh y'all, I have died and gone to heaven, I mean Kentucky.............. Just guess where I am????? Yes, I am off on my annual pilgrimage to the Longest Yardsale but, first I made a detour to Glendale, KY, have you figured it out yet??? Yes, I am neck deep in the most wonderful "White living" you have ever seen, dreaming in cream every night. Can you believe it??? I want to move in, it will take me a few days to see everything. And I am talking her into going on the yardsale with me. There is noooooo telling what we will find............ Just a few pictures for now and more when I get home. For now I am too excited!!!!! cheers, lauri

Look Sharon, some of our little friends.................

Woodstock Market

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:41:00 +0000

I found a new show!!!!!!!!!!!! Woodstock Market is a great antique market in Woodstock, GA. They have started an outdoor market the first weekend of every month in their outdoor area. I decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did......... They are just the nicest people you ever want to meet and it is a pretty good show. It is just getting started and there are a lot of new vendors, but it was fun. I met some really fun girls and had a great time. And I sold a lot more that I did at the last Lakewood show, so there you go. I think they need me in Woodstock........ here is a picture of some really fun girls I met from Georgia and Alabama. Sweet Vicky and her daughter Debra who makes the most wonderful necklaces you have every seen. Of course, I had to have one. (picture to follow) And Nannie this absolutely super creative lady, that makes these wonderful collages on just about anything. I have never seen any of this stuff as good as hers. She really has an eye for design.

I almost thought I was back in Texas for a minute when we were all wearing our Magnolia Pearl. We so need Pearl out here..............

Love this lamp that Nannie made, of course it has a doll head!!!

This mirror was fabulous!!!!! It had all religious items and shells and rhinestone brooches on it, so beautiful.

Here is the necklace I got from Debra, her business is The Charming Cherub. She is a very talented artist, very cute stuff. So please go check her out!!!! Cheers, lauri

My crack (head) addiction........

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:40:00 +0000

This is what I saw when I opened the box!!!!!!!!!! As most who know me know, I have had an addiction to babyheads for quite sometime, yes and butter pats. It all started back with TOT and her heads and then the illusive Chris Brown and there it went......So my friend Sharon at Sweet Repose pretty much knows every time she puts some cute little cracked head on her blog......she's gonna get an email from me. I think shes got the mailman on speed dial. And she must have promised him some favors this time cause I just asked for this last Thursday and here it is today.......Wow, wish I had a mailman like that........ Anyway if you have ever gotten a package from Miss sweet Sharon you would know it ain't going to have just a babyhead in it...... it usually includes lots of other goodies too, and this time was no exception. I did ask for a few soaps because they are 2die4, but she out did herself and sent the motherload. You just don't know what you are missing till you try this glycerine soap, IT IS THE BEST. And she has this Rose one that is amazing, haven't had it before, new favorite. And there's a peach one, love it!!!! She even sent a manly one for Q, (fat chance of him getting it.) He doesn't even use soap........

Well, I hope you all go over to her blog and buy some, cause you are going to love it. And tell her I sent you so she'll keep the crack heads coming.......Cheers, Lauri

The Illusive butter pat.........

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:43:00 +0000

I know that you have all been missing me talking about butter pats for a while, believe me I am still in love with them, and I think of them everyday, but today I decided to show you some pictures of some of the stamps on them. How beautiful are the little English stamps they put, on these things. So simple and sweet, I just love them. I think I will turn some of them I have hanging, around and just look at the stamps for a while. I know that every time I go to the Texas shows I am always so taken with Janet Romines' (Rubbish and Co.) displays of her ironstone as she always has the ironstone turned so you cans see the beautiful stamps. Now if you have some wonderful stamps on some ironstone or butter pats, let me see them, I just love to look at them, or better yet, send those to me and let me inspect them for you and make sure they are original.........Cheers, Lauri

AMAZING!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:11:00 +0000

No strings, no walker, look no hands.........I was amazed yesterday when I visited mother and saw her walking with the therapist, with no walker just them beside her. They have been working with her for about 5 weeks and I am just amazed, what they have done with her. It is truly a blessing....... A thankful me, Lauri

The Invitation.......

noreply@blogger.com (lulu Redstar & Lauri Evans) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Today I woke up and realized it is 3 months and 12 days until the wedding.........Eeeeekkkkkkk, that scared the crap out of me, not because things are not getting done but, because it seems like just the other day I had a year to plan.......anyway I decided to show you some of the things that we have done, and see what you think......And can I tell you how much fun this is, I am having a ball!!!!! These are the invitations, yes, they are all done, and just need to be assembled and mailed. I love them, Katie and I did these ourselves and we are so proud of them. We have a wonderful store here in Buford called Archivers, and it sells all the things you need to put these beauties together. They are the most wonderful bronze and papaya (or terra cotta as we call it). The printing is all in brown and we embossed everything in terra cotta. We lined the envelopes and this is how they look when you open it........

I love the photo stamps you can get now from zazzles or stamps.com they are just to die for!!!! We also made a trip this weekend to the gift show at the Mart, and found flowers and the most wonderful iron pieces for the reception. Here are flowers we found for the bouquet........

Gerbera daisies one of my favorites......

Of course, sunflowers will be centerpieces on the tables and everywhere........

And look at the fabulous iron pumkins we found with candle holders they are from 14 inches tall and smaller......

Can you believe we found this darling carriage??? I love it!!!!!
This lantern was exactly what I wanted for some of the tables. How gorgeous is that?? It is about 28 inches tall and I will put bittersweet and leaves around it. Love It!!!!!!
Could not resist these great fall candle holder wreaths with all the berries and pine cones. It is all coming together so great. Let me know what you think. Cheers, Lauri