Tattered Trash & a Feathered Tin Rabbit!

Whadda weekend!

It was all amazing from the minute I picked my sweet friend Dawn up at the airport until I dropped her back off 72 hours later.

We started out Thursday night hooking up at the book store with blog buddies Lori & Pat.

You think we found anything to talk about???

The next morning after getting the kids off to school we headed to Athens to see Gloria's awesome shop Winnie & Tulula's.

Anyone recognize that crazy girl in the window?

My favorite trash talking girl Debbie!

I think the writing on the window has this girl pegged!

Eclectic, quirky & romantic!
This girl makes me laugh so much.
When I wasn't laughing at her stories I was buying up all her amazing stash!

Gloria has turned this old historic building into one of the best stores I've ever been in!

Linens, clothes delicious food, she's got it all.

My friend Daphnes beautiful bags!

Gloria calls this 'Paris Apartment'.

Some of Dawn's treasure's.

I bought up so much good stuff that day.

I'll show you next post.

After a big lunch & a lot of shopping it was off to see

'The Tin Rabbit'.

The drive to Melrose was truly picturesque.

Rolling Texas hills, small farms dotting the landscape & the amazing fall colors surrounding us. 

Even the weather that weekend was perfect.

When we turned into the gravel drive there was a lot of

Ohhs & Ahhs!

The property consists of their sweet cottage, the shop & Ann's 'famous' greenhouse. 

He has put an enormous amount of work into their home & shop, swapping new doors with antique.

By the time we arrived it was dark, & everything was lit up with thousands of white lights. 

It was so breathtaking it actually brought tears to our eyes.

I'm not a bit embarrassed to tell you this, I know you understand.

Ann's greatest gift is her fearless way of putting things together.

Whether it's the way she decorates her home,

or creating art. 

I just love everything she does!

I'll stop writing for a minute & let the pictures speak for themselves.

Are you tired of looking yet??

No?

 Here's some more!!!!!!!

 It is absolutely the most beautiful home I've ever been in!

Ann is such a precious friend & such a sweet soul.

Needless to say a few lot of the treasures I showed you are now in my possession!

I'll be watching for the postman so I can intercept the Visa bill.

Stayed tuned for my next post titled....

'Lisa gets a job at McDonalds'

were I'll show off all my goodies!