Open House at Winnie & Tulula's

Black Friday, it beckons

to Athens we'll go

White Christmas at Winnie & Tulula's

Ho Ho Ho!

Can there be too many Ornaments

Glitter, Gold and Pixie Dust?

Silvers, Pinks and Greens

Shiny Brites are a must!

Friday or Saturday?

Will you be there?

Egg nog and Guest Vendors

Plenty of Food to Share.
The Beads and the Baubles

in Silver and Gold

Who's coming? Do tell,

before I get old.

This poem must end

I'm getting so silly

Come see us in Athens

Don't be willy nilly!

Happy Thursday! ~Mindy

Licious Lamp

Licious isn't a word, is it? When I first laid eyes on this lamp, I was told that is was funkalicious. On first look, it was ornate-a-licious. Maybe too much-a-licious. This is what it looked like with the shade it came with. Elegant-a-licious. Nice-a-licious. Ok-a-licious.

I got my hands on another shade and this right here, folks, is funk-a-licious! Fab-u-licious! De-licious!

I love it!

Perhaps you prefer the more elegant? Which licious lamp do you like best? Or is it too oddilicious? Not-a-licious you?

A shout out to Debra at Common Ground. She sent some goodies my way this week, including this awesome necklace. I love it, don't you?

The lady has got skillz. Thank you, Debra. Bloggy love rocks!

Happy Wednesday!

~Mindy

Glamping in Oklahoma

Have you ever been glamping? Do you know what glamping is? Glamping is Glamorous Camping.

Imagine, if you will, 100+ acres of Oklahoma land. Trees and land filled with natural habitats. Trails for hiking and 4 wheeling. River access for kayaking and fishing. Tree stands from which you can view nature. Are you with me? Do you love nature but hate the hassle of packing for a getaway? When glamping, shelter is provided, be it a camper, cabin or a tent set up under the stars. Fires are built for you. Gourmet meals are prepared. You bring clothes and your camera, and everything else can be provided. Are you familiar with glamping?

This past weekend, David, my sister and I enjoyed the beginnings of my cousin and her partners' glamping haven. Just over 2 years ago, Pam and Cara purchased 60 acres and the work began. They have since expanded their dream to 100 acres. Wow! One weekend at a time, they are building Rock Creek Retreat.

Wanna see one of the coolest things on their land? It's a bridge. They own a bridge. I think I have bridge envy. I do. I do have bridge envy.

Can you imagine enjoying a dance on a bridge overlooking the river? Ah, the possibilities for some great events at this venue.

Cousin Pam was a wonderful hostess waking us in the morning with scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy. Yum!

You know I was interested in the cool old stuff they've found on their land. Old bottles, fossils, turtle shells, skulls and bones of various animals. I loved this old rusty sign by the bridge. Something about the load capacity.

I think David's favorite "finds" were the photographic opportunities everywhere.

Here's a picture I took of the lichen.

Wanna see more? Click here for more Rock Creek Retreat pics taken by Cara.

One night, some years ago, some really bright folks built a fire on the bridge. The bridge that is made of wood. Wanna see what happens when you build a fire on a wood bridge?

A hole. You get a hole. If you look close, you'll see the river down below.

Did I mention I love the bridge?

Cara said I can't have it.

Cabins are in the works. A tree house (literally) has been built, complete with a fireman's pole. A dance barn is in the future. I can't remember all the plans they have!
Rock Creek Retreat is going to be a heck of a glamping destination for couples, families or large parties to gather and make memories. When they open for business, you will be the first to know. They said I could tell you first. See? You like them already, don't you?

Happy Tuesday!
~Mindy

ps. A blog party in Oklahoma!? Hmmmm

pps. Today is my very own mother's birthday. Happy Birthday, Mom!

Reds, Golds and Creamy Trees

Having a home and 2 stores can be so very much fun when it comes to decorating. I can play with color and looks in each venue, as the spirit moves me. This morning, I went and played with red and gold at Winnie & Tulula's.
If you like what you see, you better come shop now. It will look different for the Open House, November 27 and 28.

I hear Robelyn from Red Neck Chic carried this gold bedspread around at a sale last Saturday. And then she changed her mind. What? Have you seen the bags she makes? Here's her Etsy store. Go look. I'll wait. I imagine she could have worked some magic spinning this gold!

Even though I enjoy working with a neutral pallet, these reds and golds were fun!

I know y'all don't care about all this. You want to know about the creamy Christmas trees from yesterday's post, don't you? I got them. he he he I can't wait to play with them. And yes. I will keep you posted on when and where they might make a public appearance.

Happy Wednesday!
~Mindy

The beginnings of Christmas

Did I mention that I wanted a brown Christmas tree this year? Well, I did. But the one I found and liked was not in my budget. Yesterday, I found this green tree at a thrift store. I like the size. 9 foot. The fullness is great with lots of places to hang ornaments. Not too wide, but not really a pencil tree. And in my budget. Yea!

If you squint your eyes in a low light setting, you will see that it has bark on the trunk.


I was all kinds of excited at the thrift store when we plugged it in and all the lights worked. Yee haw!

Now. Look back at the top picture. See the lack of full lighting? Apparently, the ride home caused some rebellion and the lights don't want to work for their new owner. I guess I'll get the ladder out and start playing, sweet talking and wiggling the wires/bulbs. Ugh. I feel like I am living an episode of Seinfeld.

Today, I stopped by a different thrift store and saw these twins.

What color, exactly, is that? Reckon their lights work?

I like this print. The back is lined with newspaper dated 1972. Nope. It's not very old (said the 40 something year old blogger). But, it's cool!

While standing in line at another thrift store, I got bored and started taking pictures of my soon to be purchases. A bag of gold rope.

I'm loving the colors of these ornaments.

How's your shopping going? When the time comes, I hope your lights work for you. Every single one of 'em.

Happy Tuesday!
~Mindy