tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45162374439169570692023-11-16T02:49:37.734-08:00RetreauxgirlAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-30976043410768758122015-02-05T07:51:00.004-08:002015-02-06T05:20:42.532-08:00Throwback Thursday 1972 <br />
1972<br />
Average Cost of new house <span class="calender"><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">$27,550.00 </span></span> <br />
Average Income per year <span class="calender"><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">$11,800.00 </span></span> <br />
Average Monthly Rent <span class="calender"><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">$165.00 </span></span> <br />
Cost of a gallon of Gas <span class="calender"><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">55 cents </span></span><br />
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<span class="calender">I unearthed two JCPenney catalogs from my bookshelf, one from 1964 and this one from 1972</span><br />
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JCPenney Fall and Winter 1972</div>
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<span class="calender">Last night I sat up in bed and had the best time looking at his catalog I just knew I had to share it with you today.</span><br />
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<span class="calender">I was only 6 in 1972 (go ahead and add it up, I am 48) so I don't really remember too much about what people were wearing, but I did find these photos from my childhood. All from 1972, Check out how beautiful my mother was.......so glamorous! </span><br />
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From left to right. Aunt Kathy, Mom, ?? and Aunt Patty</div>
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Momma and her girls.....Im the one on the bottom. </div>
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All wearing Maxi dresses!!</div>
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First Day of School 1972</div>
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Oh Yes Mam!! That is a patent leather Barbie Lunchbox! My red shoes are so cool!</div>
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My sister was so cool, check out her mini-dress and that handbag! </div>
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So, now onto this awesome catalog!..............................Please note how fashionable my mother dressed us compared to this catalog. No wonder I love fashion so much........So On Trend! Thanks Mom!<br />
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This is the image on the inside of cover. Its Jamie Lee Curtis! Hey we all gotta start somewhere. </div>
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Menswear. This is PRE-Annie Hall which was released in 1977. I've always loved this look.<br />
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First thing I noticed about this picture was the HUGE tie, but also check out the high waist and the hair! WOW!<br />
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Quilted Acetate Satin Fashions for the Hostess. Oh my, these are hideously wonderful. </div>
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That White Hat! So cool!</div>
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Grand Ole Opry?</div>
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Juniors</div>
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Bridesmaids dresses.....WOW!</div>
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I could've posted ALOT of pictures but I just took a few so not to overwhelm you! I hope you enjoyed this little trip back in time with me.......</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The other day I was at an Estate Sale with my sister, and in one corner of the room there was a group of ladies talking about a piece of furniture and I overheard one of them say "Well, it doesn't blow my skirt up". </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After laughing out loud and then repeating what she said to my sister, I realized that (1) I had never heard that expression before and (2) I wanted to start saying it because I love it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What inspires you and gets you jumping out of the bed in the morning?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For me, there are several things that I am inspired by, things that I want to share with you in hopes that they spark you in one way or another. Welcome to my blog.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1) <span style="color: red;"><u>Antiquing, Junking, Vintage Hunting-</u></span> Finding that one or several special items really gets me going. Discovering a piece of hardware that will make a new necklace interesting and unique or a dress from the 60's that looks like it would've been worn in Mad Men (obsessed much?) or just the feeling of walking though the fields in Round Top and Warrenton twice a year gives me enough inspiration to make it through until the next shows. #skirtblown</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3) <span style="color: red;"><u>Movies</u></span>- I have enjoyed the movies all my life. I love everything about them, starting with he experience of going to the theater and being totally immersed in another world for two hours. Very therapeutic. I have a special reverence for costume design and screenplay, and now since watching movies with my son who is in Radio, Television, Film program at UT he has opened my eyes to screenshots and looking at the movie through the film makers eyes. I should also warn you that the day of the Oscars is sacred in my home, everyone has to be quiet and leave me alone all day. The grandeur, history, the gowns. #skirtblown</span></span><br />
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Well my black cloud has finally lifted and i created these two pieces this morning.........<br />
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I am really excited about how beautifully they turned out.............They are available on my Facebook page.<br />
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~LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-75887860768618268752012-02-06T07:25:00.000-08:002012-02-06T07:25:06.483-08:00Hello??<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65jGV-fUUG5s5xI6itPIX_rew17Z_VG0oqcaG3b_c87RhL4u8MF7tFWsd_PLAc2jgNDFameHctPKNUXNbINp6r70eLsOK4yDpvATY1evoVVl8pQw4UOAJtdCmM96xgf8SoNXva7yOatZu/s1600/lionel+richie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65jGV-fUUG5s5xI6itPIX_rew17Z_VG0oqcaG3b_c87RhL4u8MF7tFWsd_PLAc2jgNDFameHctPKNUXNbINp6r70eLsOK4yDpvATY1evoVVl8pQw4UOAJtdCmM96xgf8SoNXva7yOatZu/s640/lionel+richie.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><br />
This picture makes me laugh everytime I look at it! As a child of the 80's I love Lionel Richie and I know every word to this song. I had the cassette tape of "Can't Slow Down" Penny Lover, Stuck On You and All Night Long...............Oh yeah, I was sooo coooool!!<br />
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In case you were wondering, Retreauxgirl is alive and well. The new year has brought some challenges and changes, but Retreauxgirl Repurposed Jewelry is still Reclaiming, Recycling and Reloving like crazy.<br />
Here are a few new pieces that I have made so far this year........<br />
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</tbody></table>Looking forward to Antiques Week which is just a couple of months away!! I'd better get busy!!! Retreauxgirl will be making another appearance in RedNeckChic tent in Zapp Hall Field agian!! YAY!<br />
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~LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-24011058229636337402012-01-02T08:06:00.000-08:002012-01-02T08:06:28.031-08:00New Year......Lets Do This!!This pretty much sums up my New Years resolutions..................Simple huh?<br />
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I hope the new year brings you Joy and Peace..........................<br />
~LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-76193031269530070302011-12-28T08:14:00.000-08:002011-12-28T08:29:35.294-08:00Be Fearless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>My sister gave me a beautiful picture for Christmas from artist Kelly Rae Roberts. It is a painting of a woman, with open eyes, pink cheeks and a little bird whispering in her ear........ and on the back of her neck it says "fearless".<br />
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Am I Fearless?? Lately I have been a little humdrum, afraid and uninspired. I am still searching for an answer. I even went on a job interview! Yikes!! What am I doing?? I guess I am just your typical temperamental, troubled, worried artist going through "writers block"<br />
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And then my sister gives me a beautiful present telling me what I need to hear..........like a little birdie whispering in my ear.............<br />
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Now this picture resides on my inspiration board right behind my desk, when I look up there she is reminding me to Be Fearless, right alongside The Junk Gypsies, "What Would Jimmy Buffett Do?", My 3 year old self, Baryshnikov, Believe in the beauty of your dreams-Eleanor Roosevelt, "I love my mom", from my baby girl. All FEARLESS people I admire.......................<br />
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Don't listen to that little voice inside that tells you to be scared! <span style="color: red; font-size: large;"> BE FEARLESS</span><br />
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~LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-24743093199045064852011-12-24T06:06:00.000-08:002011-12-24T06:06:40.364-08:00Merry ChristmasWe are one excited household, here in little ole Nederland Texas. Our sweet Cassidy has so much Christmas Spirit in her little heart you can't help but feel it yourself.<br />
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I hope that everyone reading this has a magical day and that you enjoy your time with your family and friends............<br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b> Merry Christmas Everyone!!</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Elfie- He wrapped our tree last night</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elfie took a bath in marshmallows</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elfie hanging with his friends</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids handmade ornaments- my prized possessions </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made this one while pregnant with my oldest, now 20</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am the middle child</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My little babies are now 18 and 20</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made this!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I try to pass on that magic to my children, Although i have two older kids, they help me now with making sure that their little sister has a good time, and that she is behaving because Santa is watching<br />
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Thankfully I am busy filling orders, packing and shipping<br />
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Thankfully I am busy shopping, wrapping and decking the halls<br />
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Thankfully I am alive and well<br />
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I lost a good friend this year and as I type what I am thankful for, I should add that I am thankful for having known my buddy Keith for over 25 years, I am thankful for having the opportunity to re-connect with him the past 3 years during his courageous battle with cancer. He made me laugh. He made me cry. Most importantly he helped me appreciate the life I have.<br />
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He told me I should never let go of my dream. My dream of designing and creating my repurposed jewelry. Something that brings me great joy, peace and happiness, because you never know when your time is up, and you should live every day to the fullest, embrace your loved ones, and be thankful. <br />
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Keith was an Entertainer, even back in High School he made us all laugh and entertained us throughout our days there. He chased his dream all the way to California and worked in the entertainment and gaming industry for the past 25 years. Even though he never 'made it' in the sense of being a successful actor or performer, I truly believe that Keith found 'heaven on earth' as he called it, living a great life with his lovely wife and precious daughters who adored him. <br />
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I am positive that he is telling jokes to all the angels in heaven and they are laughing until they cry.....<br />
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I made this piece in his memory and donated all money collected to Colon Cancer Alliance <a href="http://ccalliance.org/">ccalliance.org</a>. </td></tr>
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Rest In Peace my sweet friend<br />
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Thank YOU!<br />
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~Leslie aka...Kibby-dohAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-78749966463647176502011-10-25T07:08:00.000-07:002011-10-25T07:08:15.121-07:00Where is Retreauxgirl??<div style="text-align: center;">Hello?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Retreauxgirl?? What have you been doing??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I overheard my 7 year old daughter talking with my husband this morning </div><div style="text-align: center;">"Why does mommy get to stay home and watch TV all day?"</div><div style="text-align: center;">OUCH!</div><div style="text-align: center;">That really bothered me. Is that what she really thinks? I guess she sees, me in the morning as I make her breakfast, pick out her clothes, help her get ready, do her hair, pack a lunch, or make sure she has lunch money, wave goodbye as she leaves for school.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I do not turn on the TV. I do however turn the radio up!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I go into my workroom and create</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have been working my little fingers numb getting ready for The Barn Sale in Gonzales on Saturday November 5th. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Trying to figure out what to do with this?</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIu-_a5wVbytZPnpcb1rwQzx5Jx1M26X3tHK0uJ_0CruLkmr4YWyaP7GXA9lY_Xbg1mel7C3gpJDABTDVuaKJVeUzzwmICEhko6t54ZtLS-YkcnbBjMbdB60jxuQ2nSFs0BYohuwpO-8e/s1600/DSCN6376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIu-_a5wVbytZPnpcb1rwQzx5Jx1M26X3tHK0uJ_0CruLkmr4YWyaP7GXA9lY_Xbg1mel7C3gpJDABTDVuaKJVeUzzwmICEhko6t54ZtLS-YkcnbBjMbdB60jxuQ2nSFs0BYohuwpO-8e/s320/DSCN6376.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And this</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLTX2Noil-DZw2XlY_GYht5EJ8av_JrjSIZscOfuaSAzXeiTdis1dseqkqBrX0Dl6an95n8VviaaMR8kjEZxQO7OH0FHD5xhk97nUpMX_oPJWkc6rw4QZX6tng5KW83ssR4YDGt7Bc2xyk/s1600/DSCN6377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLTX2Noil-DZw2XlY_GYht5EJ8av_JrjSIZscOfuaSAzXeiTdis1dseqkqBrX0Dl6an95n8VviaaMR8kjEZxQO7OH0FHD5xhk97nUpMX_oPJWkc6rw4QZX6tng5KW83ssR4YDGt7Bc2xyk/s320/DSCN6377.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this stuff!!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh Yeah and I made a little banner out of burlap and quilt scraps</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I still need to glue and sew but it turned out cute........</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> "Watch TV all day?"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Whatever!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Later Gators,</div><div style="text-align: left;">~Leslie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-41188099381254237612011-10-04T07:12:00.000-07:002011-10-04T07:12:09.076-07:00Building a City-Before and AfterI took some pictures of the empty fields back in July and then again this past week so that you can see how much they change during Antiques Week which happens every Spring and fall. These people WORK! They build entire "stores" in a cow pasture. They are all gypsies in their own right.Packing, un-packing, packing, unpacking, loading, unloading...............................you get the picture?<br />
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But they do it because they love it. People who deal antiques are die-hard lovers of the gypsy lifestyle. They are those people who will slam on their brakes to dig through roadside piles on heavy trash day, they get up early on weekends to attend garage sales, estate sales and other flea markets. They brave rain, sleet, (probably not snow, but you never know) wind, dirt, heat, extreme heat, cold..............you get the picture?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right in front of Jill Suzanne looking down Hwy 237</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is looking straight into Jill Suzanne<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I admire these people and I really hope that the heat from this past show didn't hurt their business too much!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hugs</div><div style="text-align: left;">~Leslie</div></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-21174226667953922402011-10-03T07:41:00.000-07:002011-10-03T07:41:39.883-07:00An Amazing YearAfter learning that a dear high school friend was fighting for his life with cancer, I was hit in the face with the reality of just how short and precious each day of life is! You never know what is waiting for you just around the corner.<br />
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After thinking about it for years the lightbulb went off.......It was my Oprah moment! It was time! Retreauxgirl was born, ONE YEAR ago this month!!<br />
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So I did it! I started creating jewelry! I began putting together pieces that I loved. I like to use recycled chains, broken brooches, and other costume jewelry and things just started coming together. Inspired by things that I see in flea markets and junk yards. I took over our guest bedroom slowly, it is now a full blown workroom where i spend 9 hours a day.<br />
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>>>>>>>>>>>Fast forward one year and I am sitting in Rachel Ashwells Bed and Breakfast The Prairie having a delicious lunch with 34 other women bloggers. It seemed so sureal. Somebody pinch me!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">OMG!!!!</span> </div><br />
Here is just a few of the one million pictures I took of The Prairie Luncheon!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rachel telling us how she found herself buying The Prairie</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lisa Robison and Kim Turner filled us in on all of the wonderful things that <a href="http://dwellwithdignity.org/" target="_blank">Dwell With Dignity</a> is doing to make a difference in the lives of families by providing a home environment that they can be proud of. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just adore this little pillow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is stunning, just laying around on a shabby table</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>When I think back through the year and all of the time I spent in that one little room, working and creating and spending way too much time on the internet networking, I believe that it has all worked out beautifully! I have so many people that have entered my life because I made the decision to GO FOR IT! That alone is worth it<br />
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I am amazed.......................Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-27978809707827871812011-09-26T04:44:00.000-07:002011-09-26T04:46:53.709-07:00Today's the Big Day!!Getting ready to hit the road to Round Top Texas to The Prairie to meet <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Rachel Ashwell</span>, 34 other <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">fabulous bloggers</span></span>, and have a fabulous lunch provided by<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"> Royers Cafe</span></span>!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I cannot contain my excitement any longer!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb4grscMkmz1cgeO4U6rvle8QEuY6e_RFSwRWqc-Af_VIL1gAtuQE_OlTggSkyxE2hZVtY3Rp-SAe7Xh_0Rt5XRF_0qStIbqC5IAO5mRhIcoAztvp6hQ8thNKeSExljPdcXpzAgcFVY6r/s1600/baby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRb4grscMkmz1cgeO4U6rvle8QEuY6e_RFSwRWqc-Af_VIL1gAtuQE_OlTggSkyxE2hZVtY3Rp-SAe7Xh_0Rt5XRF_0qStIbqC5IAO5mRhIcoAztvp6hQ8thNKeSExljPdcXpzAgcFVY6r/s640/baby.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
I promise to share this with you as soon as I can find some internet access, which is a little difficult in the middle of nowhere..................but if its there, I will find it : )<br />
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Plus...........5 days in the scorching Texas heat shopping until we drop with my wonderful momma! and fabulous sister! Watch out Round Top, Percy's girls are on their way.............you have been warned. <br />
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Later Gators!<br />
~LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-39648119456642021702011-09-19T06:52:00.000-07:002011-09-19T06:52:25.835-07:00Shabby Chic in a Week!!As you already know from numerous previous posts ( I know, I know, I am excited, I can't help it). I will be attending a blogger's luncheon at Rachel Ashwell's new Bed & Breakfast in Round Top Texas only 7 days from today.......OMG!<br />
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All I had to do was be one of the first 35 bloggers to respond to this invitation. Luckily I saw a Twitter post by the one and only Bud Royer of Round Top's Famous Royers Cafe!! (thanks Bud!) alerting everyone to the urgency. I sent my email, I waited nervously, I refreshed my email at least 20 times before the email came back that said CONGRATS! You are among the first 35!!!<br />
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YIPEE!! I squealed like a little girl, clapping my hands, and called my mother first thing!!!!!<br />
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I have been "stalking" Rachel Ashwell for years. Ever since Shabby Chic was founded back in 1989, I have been a fan. Lately I have been glued to her website <b>Shabby Chic Couture-The Prairie!</b> OMG!! You must go right now <a href="http://www.rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com/">http://www.rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com/</a> and see what I have been <b>SWOONING</b> over........here are a few things I am obsessed with and I can't wait to see them in person!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carmine Cabinet! Yes Please!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traditional Chandelier- SIMPLY DIVINE!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b> I can't decide what I most excited about!</b><br />
Meeting and sharing ideas with 34 other fabulous women bloggers?<br />
Talking and asking questions to Rachel Ashwell? Inspiration? Work Ethic? Life in Texas vs England?<br />
Hugging Kelley of the Hidden List and Thanking her for this opportunity?<br />
Eating Pie from Royers Cafe for the very first time<br />
Seeing and taking pictures of The Prairie up close and personal!!<br />
Knowing that a portion of proceeds from this event will benefit Dwell With Dignity <a href="http://dwellwithdignity.org/blog/">http://dwellwithdignity.org/blog/</a><br />
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I will take alot of pictures!! Promise : )<br />
Hugs,<br />
LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-83510215333402588062011-09-16T07:34:00.000-07:002011-09-16T07:34:22.796-07:00What is Retreaux??If you are not from Southeast Texas or Louisiana, you may be asking yourself? What in the heck does Retreaux mean??<br />
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<span style="color: red;">EAUX</span> is pronounced "O" so <span style="color: red;">Retreaux</span> sounds the same as <span style="color: red;">Retro</span> but with a Cajun twist. My maiden name was Kibodeaux and I am a Texas Southern Cajun Girl!! A little wild and crazy and a whole lotta fun!!<br />
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What the heck is a cajun?? <br />
A cajun is someone who is probably born somewhere in Southern Louisiana, was raised on crawfish and spicy food, can speak English and Cajun French, the wild and crazy Cajun would be called a "Coon-Ass" Names such as Boudreaux( Bood- row), Broussard (Brou-sar), Thibodeaux (Tibby-doh), Hebert ( "A-bear"), Sonnier (Son-yay) are typical and most cajuns are tanned skinned, brown hair and eyes, and a little crazy and fun-loving. <br />
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Have you ever had crawfish? fried alligator? blackened shrimp? Bar-B-Que Crabs?.............Cajuns!<br />
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Have you ever been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans?.............Cajuns!<br />
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Ever listened or danced to Zydeco Music?.........................Cajuns!!<br />
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So if you take into consideration my love for Cajun people and all their craziness<br />
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Sprinkle with a little Southern Belle (Oh Ashley!!!)<br />
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and top it off with a little dash of Crazy!<br />
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And you've got yourself some Retreaux right der!!<br />
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Any Questions??Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-54382729661543452852011-09-13T15:11:00.000-07:002011-09-13T15:11:36.305-07:00Little House on The Prairie with Rachel AshwellI have the extreme honor of having lunch with 34 other bloggers at Rachel Ashwell's new Bed and Breakfast <u>The Prairie</u> in Round Top Texas in 13 days. I can't begin to tell you how excited I am. <br />
<a href="http://theprairiebyrachelashwell.com/">http://theprairiebyrachelashwell.com/</a><br />
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This rather fabulous event will have a portion of the proceeds benefiting <span style="color: blue;">Dwell With Dignity</span>,which is a non-profit group of Interior Designers and volunteers dedicated to creating soothing, inspiring homes for families struggling with homelessness and poverty. <span style="color: blue;">Dwell With Dignity</span> was recently featured on the Nate Burkus Show<br />
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Watch this <a href="http://www.thenateshow.com/videos/detail/2625">http://www.thenateshow.com/videos/detail/2625 </a><br />
and Read this <a href="http://dwellwithdignity.org/blog/">http://dwellwithdignity.org/blog/</a><br />
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.................and if that isn't enough! Lunch will be prepared by none other than Bud "The Pieman" of Royers Cafe from Round Top Texas!!!<br />
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Here are some sneak peeks of The Prairie.........................<br />
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This is one happy camper!! Hugs!<br />
~LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-66591370964332342722011-09-13T14:21:00.000-07:002011-09-13T14:21:34.053-07:00You know you're a Red Neck Chic when................My friend Robelyn is the genius behind the entire <span style="color: red;">Red Neck Chic</span> Awesomeness!! <br />
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<div style="color: red;">Red.neck COOL. Trailer-park FABULOUS. Country CHIC. Blue-collar VOGUE. Whatever you choose to call it, it is HIP, SOPHISTICATED…incredibly FUN and extremely UNIQUE!</div><br />
That's the definition of <span style="color: red;">Red Neck Chic</span>, doesn't it make you wanna shout Yee-Haw!!!<br />
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I met Robelyn through Blogging and by seeing one of her fabulous handbags on Etsy and I was smitten. We met last Spring during Antiques Week and she is just as crazy and friendly in person as she is on her blog and you will just love her if you don't already. She has a way with words that makes me snicker, giggle and laugh whatever I am drinking through my nose.................<br />
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She creates the cutest stuff!! Repurposed clothing and handbags, and recently RedNeckSUDZ!! how fun is that???<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dirty rednecks need warshin too!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rednecks have dirty clothes too!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gram.my took a road trip $62 on Etsy</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>And if just being AWESOME wasn't enough for Robelyn, she was gracious enough to give my little Retreauxgirl Repurposed Jewelry a little slice of heaven in the <span style="color: red;">Red Neck Chic</span> tent in Zapp Hall Field (OMG!) I can't begin to tell you how much this means to me : )<br />
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RIGHT NOW!!! She is having a GIVEAWAY, so head on over to her blog and enter to win!! TODAY! DON'T DELAY!!<br />
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Heres da links.............<br />
Blog-<br />
<a href="http://redneckchic.blogspot.com/">http://redneckchic.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Etsy-<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redneckchic">http://www.etsy.com/shop/redneckchic</a><br />
Facebook<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/redneck-Chic/212979230658">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/redneck-Chic/212979230658</a><br />
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Hugs darlings!<br />
~LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-27515992572452657692011-09-12T14:42:00.000-07:002011-09-12T14:47:02.438-07:00You Say It's Your Birthday, It's My Birthday Too!September 12th is my birthday. Ever since I was a little girl this date has always been special and exciting. I would count down every month on the 12th how many more until September. To the point of annoying my family and friends to exhaustion getting ready for the occasion.<br />
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So what did I do today?? I worked on making my big sign for my space in Red Neck Chic's tent in Warrenton in just 10 more days!! OMG!! Only 10 I am so super excited to have this opportunity to show my wares in Zapp Hall Field for the very first time. I met Robelyn last year through blogging and she is very funny and sweet. Take a moment to check out her blog and follow her. Trust me on this.......I'll tell you more about Robelyn tomorrow.............stay tuned...............<br />
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What kind of sign do I want?? I've been asking myself this for almost a year, and I admit I've procrastinated alot about it............Luckily my awesome mom found these great brass stencils while on vaca in North Texas this summer. As soon as I saw them I knew I wanted to incorporate them into my sign for the tents.<br />
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These suckers are big! they are 8" x 5 and in great condition! I punched some very small holes in the corners to that I could thread them onto the burlap background. The kit only had one of each letter of the alphabet so I just made some makeshift stencils from pieces of fabric and burlap.<br />
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I actually stiched the letters and fabric onto the burlap and cardboard backing, so needless to say this took me ALL DAY! I just finished and I think it turned out pretty cool! I wish the pic was better it looks super cool and has a little shine to it from the brass that you can't see in this pic. It measures about 4 ft X 2ft, which is just the right size I think, maybe a little too big........?<br />
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It will need a frame but I will procrastinate on what that will look like another day because we are going out to dinner tonight for some Japanese food!! YUMMY!<br />
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Later gators!!<br />
~LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-21889374657301849432011-08-31T06:53:00.000-07:002011-08-31T06:53:06.343-07:00MotivationHave you ever watched "Picker Sisters"? on the Lifetime Channel starring Interior Designers Tanya and Tracy who own a store in LA and supply it with goods they find from around the country<br />
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Its a spinoff of the "American Pickers" series on the History Channel - I just love watching Mike and Frank comb through old barns, garages, and even a packed school bus looking for antiques to sell in their Antique Archeology Store. Super Fun.<br />
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What I like about Picker Sisters is that they find old rusty metal and turn it into furniture or fixtures for the home. They REPURPOSE!! Give it new life, they are so creative in their designs, I cant help but be motivated.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I shop and create just like these women just on a MUCH SMALLER scale</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't do drawings and sketches of my creations I just create while being inpired by a pretty piece of hardware</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the best things about creating these pieces is that I am using items that would otherwise find their way into a landfill. By REPURPOSING I can create a unique one of a kind piece of jewelry to be worn by a woman who likes to be different, who wants to wear her individuality around her neck and who wants to do her part to help the earth</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Off to Create,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Leslie</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-45746681584465503992011-08-27T11:00:00.000-07:002011-08-28T06:23:00.160-07:00I am so excited, I just can't hide it!<div style="text-align: center;">Ok Guys! It's that time of year again. Only 26 Days</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Time for me to talk non-stop about Warrenton/Round Top, Texas. This Fall show is very different for me this year for many reasons. All Very Exciting Reasons!! They are all equally exciting and are in no certain order.....................</div><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">#1</span>- <span style="color: red;">Retreauxgirl Repurposed Jewelry</span> will be in Robelyns <span style="color: red;">Red Neck Chic</span> Tent in Zapp Hall Field in Warrenton, Texas! I will be creating "EXCLUSIVE" items just for her tent and this show. Cool Stuff!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">..............................................................</div><span style="font-size: x-large;">#2</span> I am attending a Blogger Social at <span style="color: red;">The Prairie- Rachel Ashwells</span> new B&B in Round Top, Texas with lunch by Royer's Cafe ! <br />
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I am so happy to have the chance to meet Rachel, Bud Royer and 34 other fabulous bloggers from around the country in this setting. I am DYING to see this place in person!! SWOON!! <a href="http://theprairiebyrachelashwell.com/">http://theprairiebyrachelashwell.com/</a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">............................................................................</div><span style="font-size: x-large;">#3</span> Spending 4 days shopping, catching up, and having the time of our lives with my mother and sister Laura! From La Bahia, through Carmine, Round Top, Warrenton, Fayetteville...........We don't miss a thing!<br />
We call ourselves <span style="color: red;">"Percys Girls"</span> which was my grandfather. My mom and sister have a wealth of knowledge about antiques from years of wheelin and dealin. We have such fun! Just us girls!<br />
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You would be excited too wouldn't you??<br />
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~Leslie<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-1640993399748667862011-08-25T16:08:00.000-07:002011-08-28T06:23:18.333-07:00FELLOW BLOGGERS!! Round Top Texas Event!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0K4Gv1bq_yeopnkWH0H77exDCW0GHbXuCpgk22t96KpAXI7QBftbt5-Tr1_pXnXa7gMasY3igrVrVcMyDbIC_TxkGH0nWgZpiicTKQk8VZllSvzAotEnd9Jmo_LQpw9mOH44-7bHCMPDn/s1600/Prairie-Luncheon-Invite-702x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0K4Gv1bq_yeopnkWH0H77exDCW0GHbXuCpgk22t96KpAXI7QBftbt5-Tr1_pXnXa7gMasY3igrVrVcMyDbIC_TxkGH0nWgZpiicTKQk8VZllSvzAotEnd9Jmo_LQpw9mOH44-7bHCMPDn/s640/Prairie-Luncheon-Invite-702x1024.jpg" width="438" /></a></div>If you are going to be in RoundTop/Warrenton Texas in September for Antiques Week make sure you check this out!! <br />
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OMG! I am so excited!! I just reserved my spot! There are several left!!! Email kelley@thehiddenlist.com NOW!!!<br />
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Leslie<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-19715830450103389602011-08-25T07:06:00.000-07:002011-08-25T07:06:27.939-07:00Wrap BraceletsAn on going trend these days is wrap bracelets, worn as far up the arm as possible. Worn by the starlets in Hollywood and teenagers everywhere.<br />
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So, the other day I was in a local thrift store and came across some old worn out zippers, I like the ones with metal zippers, they are older and look better<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a few of the Thrift Store Zippers- Sew a few buttons!</td></tr>
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</a></div>Reclaim, Repurpose, Relove and be HIP!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-57199286313317846322011-08-15T19:20:00.000-07:002011-08-15T19:20:39.994-07:00Coin Purse Necklaces<div style="text-align: center;">Earlier this year at some antique shows I saw a few people wearing cute vintage coin purse cross body purses as necklaces and I thought I would give it a try.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I had to puncture some small holes just under the metal at the top so that I could get some rings through. Then just adding some chain to the top and VOILA!....................</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then a little embellishment to the front to give it a little POP!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think they turned out really cute!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-75004130499957695552011-07-22T09:38:00.000-07:002011-07-22T09:40:25.958-07:00Grand Opening-Vintage Retreauxgirl on Etsy!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Earlier this week I decided to open a new Etsy shop after thinking about it for weeks...........So once my mind was made up I needed to come up with a name. I really wanted to keep the "brand" Retreauxgirl going forward and i tried several names and even asked people to help me out on Facebook and this blog.<br />
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The majority of friends and family liked "Retreaux A Go Go" alot, and I really liked it too, it was fun! I was all prepared to go with that name and then when I went to Etsy, to register it I realized that your shop name is a user name, which means it is written as all one word, so Retreaux A Go Go would look like retreauxagogo, and I did'nt like the way it looked. I even tried some caps RetreauxAGoGo. So I went with my second choice.............<br />
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VintageRetreauxgirl says it all. It is an extention of my repurposed jewelry and it speaks to the vintage world. My wise sister Angie suggested this name because of the Google Search Engine and IMO, which is important when people are searching randomly on the internet and not just on Etsy. If you search the word "Retreauxgirl" it's all me!! and I love that!! If you search "retreaux" its some band from Louisiana.<br />
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So I registered the name, set up my shop appearance, shipping guidelines, pay pal, shop policies......etc, which took all day and then I began posting, and posting and posting and I am still posting. Posting apparel is much different than jewelry and it will take a little longer until I get the hang of it........................<br />
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Thank you for checking in and keep checking back,<br />
Hugs<br />
~LeslieAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-18379235990253121292011-07-19T05:18:00.000-07:002011-07-19T05:18:56.308-07:00I need your helpI am opening a new shop on Etsy featuring vintage clothing, hats, costume jewelry, home accessories.......etc.<br />
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I need your help in choosing a name. I would like to use "Retreaux" or at least "eaux" in the title.............. Choose your favorite from the list, or leave a comment with your suggestion.<br />
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1. Retreaux Rewind<br />
2. Vintage Retreauxgirl<br />
3. Retreaux a Go Go<br />
4. Retreauxwear<br />
5. Go Geaux Vintage<br />
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New shop name will be chosen before midnight tonight. Your vote (one per person) counts for an entry for $35 store credit in either one of my Etsy Shops.<br />
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What do you think???Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11056900196948877239noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4516237443916957069.post-33605200565687296702011-07-14T09:16:00.000-07:002011-07-14T09:16:36.591-07:00A Little Morning Manny DecoupageI got a wild hair this morning to decoupage an old bust form that I have had for years. I broke out my old bottle of Mod Podge from Hobby Lobby for $5 and tore up an old book into 1 inch strips and two hours later..........<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A work in progress</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mod Podge : )</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ta-Da!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pretty Cool!! </span><br />
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