Chippys

A New Year, a new blog!!!!!

2010-12-31T23:16:00.001-05:00

The chippy blog will be no more, bitter sweet, but necessary. Way too many bad memories there....... It just took me this long to realize it. But, I am very excited about my new one. And maybe this is what I need to jump start my blogging.....So help me say good bye and hello to my new one. laurievansdesigns.blogspot.com, is up and running and I am very excited to start a new. Thank you all

My Christmastime.......

2010-12-27T22:14:00.000-05:00

Well, first a look at why I can't get anything done around here. I just can't stop looking at this face. Never knew how much I could love this little guy....... It has been a crazy month for me, and I can't believe this is the first post I have done in December. Where has the time gone???? Earlier in the month my son was in a wedding in Savannah, Ga, and I was a lucky duck to get to

Love this time of year.......

2010-11-28T23:43:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all, I wanted to share some photos of my Friend Lisa's, home. I have been fortunate to get to decorate her house for about 15 years now and it just gets better every year. She has gorgeous taste and all her decorations are just over the top. So it is always fun for me to go up and play. Her home is three floors and about 8000 square feet so it takes me a few days. I spend one day

Lakewood 400 November Show

2010-11-19T20:55:00.000-05:00

Hey yall, sorry to be so long away, gosh this nana thing is just taking way more time than I thought. I did get set up at Lakewood this weekend. So come on out and see me I have lots of Christmas goodies and some great prices on stuff. Tell me you saw this on the blog and get 20% off!!!!! See you soon. lauri And here's something to make you smile, makes me smile everyday!!!!!!

Barn Sale at Tu Ere.........

2010-10-29T20:11:00.001-04:00

Hey y'all, my sweet friend Carol from Lakewood asked me to set up at this gorgeous estate in Cumming, this weekend. It is located at 2630 Old Atlanta Road and is just the most wonderful place you have ever seen. Owned by Cindy Lesman it is just breath taking. Lots of vendors, food, and music. So come on out and see us. Here is the barn where I am set up That's the

Country Living Fair 2010, Stone Mountain, GA

2010-10-23T19:18:00.000-04:00

Hey y'all, today I headed down to Stone Mountain to the Country Living Fair. My friend Victoria has been talking about this show for a year and I just had to check it out. And I am glad I did cause there was a little bit of Texas there........First stop Carolyn Westbrooks Home........I love the way Carolyn decorates and miss her so much now that she no longer comes to Lakewood. She is such

Nana........My new job!

2010-10-21T17:02:00.000-04:00

What can I say??? Those cheeks are killing me.........I have started a new chapter in my life and it is the best yet!!!! I am watching this little munchkin for a few hours each day and I couldn't be happier. Pinch me I must be dreaming........Every day I am falling more and more in love with him. I had no I idea I could love someone this much. I just can't stop talking about him. Lord

Lakewood 400 October

2010-10-15T22:27:00.000-04:00

Having a great show at Lakewood 400 this month, come on out and see me.

Coin Purse Necklaces make me smile!

2010-10-14T22:22:00.000-04:00

How adorable are these little purses. My sweet friend Janet of Sweet Talk and Rubbish, sent these to me after I ask her about getting some in Texas. And did she get some good ones. They are perfect. How cute is that little bitty one???? Love it. I was so excited about how much every loved the necklaces in Texas this show and sold all the ones I had. My friend Tina brought me five more

A Texas Sandwich and Butter Pats........

2010-10-09T23:19:00.000-04:00

How fabulous are these chairs, I wish I could tell you they came home with me, Oh how I wish I could tell you that. But, I watched as they were whisked away to Austin in someone elses pick up truck. I want to tell you what a lucky girl I am to be not only able to set up in Texas, my home away from home, but to be at Marburger Farms, and not only that but, to be even lucky enough to be a

My Marburger Farms, Round Top, Texas

2010-10-05T11:58:00.001-04:00

Hey Y'all, I am just getting back from my trip to Texas. And what a trip, bigger and better than ever. I had a fabulous show, and had way to much fun. And I have to say anyone reading this needs to be encouraged because, we are back!!! Everyone was spending and almost everyone you talked to had a great show. I am so excited about whats to come. Can't tell you how much fun it was

I'm having a Burlap Moment

2010-09-17T20:02:00.001-04:00

Really y'all I think I'm going to take this burlap thing on the road, seriously. Everything I had burlap sold today. I love it! Thank goodess I had some extras for Texas. Thanks to all my best peeps who came to see me today and bought something at Lakewood 400. I love ya, and I appreciate you. Only five more days and I am hittin the road! I am loving the way my booth looks at Lakewood now.

Blame it on Texas, don't blame it on me.........

2010-09-12T21:17:00.000-04:00

Hey y'all, I am getting so excited. Can't believe it is almost time for Texas again. Just about 10 days before I leave, I just can't begin to tell you how much fun it is. I have been painting and sewing my fingers to the bone trying to get everything ready. The Marburger Farm Show will have late night shopping the first day, September 28, this time. We are very excited and best of all they

More baby dean........

2010-09-02T19:23:00.000-04:00

Ok, get used to it.........can you stand it???? Isn't he just adorable???? I just can't keep my hands off of him. Loving every minute!!!! lauri I love his little lips........

Cheryls' Cottage Home

2010-09-01T15:29:00.001-04:00

Hey y'all, I am busier than a bee, trying to hold my new grand baby in one arm and loading stuff for Texas with the other. I sure hope they will let me take him with me........What are the charges for kidnapping, across state lines????? Anyway, I just had to share with you this great blog right here in Georgia. This sweet girl, contacted me a few weeks ago and asked me to do some slips for her

The new love of my life........

2010-08-28T10:28:00.000-04:00

Dean Quentin Evans was born on Wednesday, August 25th and I am madly in love with him. He weighed 7lbs and 11oz and was 20 inches long. He is the most precious thing I have ever seen. My only problem is getting to hold him as much as I want, because I don't want to stop holding him! He is a wonderful gift from God, we are so blessed! My son has not stop smiling yet!!!!! and neither

Lakewood 400 in August.....HOT

2010-08-23T15:16:00.000-04:00

Another great weekend at Lakewood 400.........I have to say I think the consistency of being their every month is paying off. And I have already had two phone calls this morning wanting to order chair slips. I just love it that people love my stuff as much as I do. Thanks to all my sweet friends who came out to see me this weekend at the show. As most of you know I was on pins and needles

The Longest Yardsale 2010

2010-08-08T10:51:00.000-04:00

<> Hey y'all, back from my annual trek to Kentucky for the Longest Yard Sale, all in all it was a pretty good trip. Lots more traffic than the years past and super HOT, 103 the first day!!!! But, the stuff was the best. I have been going to the yardsale since the beginning so I have been able to find some pretty good spots and not have to stop at every stop, it pays to know where to avoid

Marburger Farms Spring 2010, Believe it or not........

2010-07-31T18:59:00.000-04:00

I was so excited today when a friend told me that this picture of my space at Marburger Farms was on their website, I can't believe it, keep pinching myself.......check it out and come and see me there in the fall.....cheers, lauri www.roundtop-marburger.com

French Burlap Chair

2010-07-27T11:06:00.002-04:00

Hey y'all I picked up this chair yesterday from the upholster, I think it turned out great. The burlap is kind of a cream aged look. I got this chair at a yardsale years ago ........who knew. It is actually very comfortable and my husband had been using it in his office. ........until..... I just love the way it turned out, next stop, TEXAS! cheers, lauri

July Gift Mart in Atlanta

2010-07-23T09:31:00.000-04:00

I had so much fun this week going to the gift mart downtown. My first stop is always High Design where the creative juices are always flowing, and this year did not disappoint. This girl caught my eye soon as I entered. She was so creative. I wanted all her stuff. Jamie Dietrich, www.jdvintage.net. Love her purses and cool belts with the vintage flowers....... Peacock Park Design,

Lakewood 400 July..............

2010-07-15T19:05:00.001-04:00

Hey y'all, I am all set up at Lakewood 400 this weekend, I have got lots of great stuff. So come on out and see me.I am lovin' this fabulous old medicine cabinet I found, the mirror is all black and crusty, the best. It seems like I have an over load of rust this time. Just the way I like it!!!!!!!!!Cheers, lauri

Document Fabric Chair

2010-06-25T10:44:00.000-04:00

Hey y'all I decided to cover this chair in the french writing fabric. I love it, and it looks great in my living room where it will stay until it goes to Texas in a few months. And check out these darling paint by numbers I got a Lakewood last month, many treasures to be found there. I love deer, but these are headed to Texas too. I might have to have a bigger trailer for all the

My Cat Daddy...........

2010-06-22T11:09:00.003-04:00

Oh my gosh y'all, I was just about to get in the pool this morning, thinking everything was fine in Texas and my sweet friend Shelley texted me and said that my Cat Daddy was in the hospital, Oh No, I am sorry, I have no information but, I am loadin' the truck and heading for Texas as we speak. This is just devastating, I love him, he is the best and being head kitten and all, I must go.

White and Lakewood 400

2010-06-17T18:14:00.006-04:00

Hey Y'all, I am all set up at Lakewood 400 Antiques show for the weekend. I went a little crazy with the white paint this month. But, I do love white........If you are near Atlanta, come on out and see me........cheers, lauri

Coin purse necklaces.......

2010-06-03T10:04:00.004-04:00

I am loving these little leather coin purse necklaces I have been making........I have been on a hunt to try and find some really old ones to use. These turned out great, my only problem is letting go of them........but if you like them too, check out my etsy................cheers, lauri

Adam and Katie's Nursery.........

2010-05-22T21:19:00.003-04:00

Oh my gosh ya'll today I helped Adam and Katie put this adorable decal on the walls of their nursery.......Isn't it just the cutest thing you have ever seen???? I love it. I ordered it off of etsy, I love that site......a few weeks ago Adam and I painted this room an avocado green, and waited for the decal to arrive. I think it is perfect......Adam is such an outdoor kind of guy, the animal

Doug and Renee, True Texans

2010-05-21T19:51:00.004-04:00

My sweet friend Theresa Cano called me today to tell me that Doug had passed away this afternoon. Doug and Renee were some of the first people I met when I went to Texas for the first time and I have felt like they were part of my family ever since. There is just something about Texans that is just so true and real and fun! Renee was always there decorating something and there would be Doug

Grain Sac Pillows

2010-05-17T17:55:00.003-04:00

I am in love with these wonderful grain sacs I got from a guy at Lakewood. They are this heavy flax fabric that is just fabulous, so I took some home and stenciled them. I love the way they look.............. And I am happy to say that no one bought the french fabric table skirt so, you know what that means I get to keep it. Here it is in my living room. It is 2die4!!!!!!! Cheers, lauri

Lakewood 400 May

2010-05-13T19:12:00.004-04:00

Hey ya'll, here's a few pictures of Lakewood this month. I am loving this fabric with the french words, several folks have asked about it, it is called Document, $24 a yard. And here's the big ole rope, I just love it, it is so beachy.............so hope to see you soon. Cheers, lauri

I love the beach...........

2010-05-08T17:47:00.004-04:00

I'm enjoying some much needed beach time this weekend..........It has been a couple of years since we have made it to the beach.......so when my husband said, "we should go to the beach this weekend", I said okay. And you know what that means, he goes to the fishing pier and I go shopping!!!!! This is a good thing.......... Sea fans are everywhere.......... I 'bout died when I saw this big

A Well Loved Home, Sue Richardson

2010-05-07T14:21:00.004-04:00

OMG ya'll, look at these fabulous slips I did for a sweet lady in Alabama. I just love how they turned out. Sue is a designer in Tuscaloosa, whom I met last month at Lakewood 400. Well, she is just so sweet and asked me to make her some slips for her chairs, you just have to go over to her blog and see how she changed the look of her dining room with these slips. Love it!!!!!! Check her out her

I love to paint...........and Sam

2010-05-03T10:04:00.005-04:00

I do love to paint, we live in a ranch style house, I love it, but it has this useless room, the foyer..........I decided to paint it......I liked that part, the part I didn't like was stripping three layers of wallpaper. I guess that is why I have put this chore off forever. But, now I love it......and my Craig Smith table looks fabulous in there, just like I knew it would........... And look

One of a Kind Market Day

2010-05-01T06:11:00.003-04:00

Hey ya'll, I am setting up today in Marietta, GA, at a Spring Market. My friend Linda Luce, is having a show outside at the Mall where she has space. I know you all remember me talking about Linda, I have several of her pieces in my house and I just love the way she paints furniture. Hope of good weather, come on out and see me there. 783 Whitlock Ave, Marietta. Cheers, Lauri

My Alter ego...........

2010-04-28T13:50:00.005-04:00

Is this not the cutest picture???? And you notice no cast.....hmmmm. Just another story about one of the sweet people I consider my Texas extended family. You simply must go over to Janet of Rubbish and Talk Sweet Talk's blog and read the funniest story you have ever heard......The first time I met Janet, I fell in love with her, but then I met Miss Deb of Talking Trash Fame, and she told me

Texas makes me smile.........

2010-04-19T22:13:00.009-04:00

So sorry everyone to be away so long........I have been way to busy lately trying to catch up on things......after being gone to Texas for two weeks.....and still trying to believe how much fun I had, it is still very much like a dream. I wanted to share some of my pictures with you. I fell in love with this little bath tub the first day, it so looked like a piece you would see at Anthropology to

My Marburger Farms........and a big Thank you!!

2010-04-09T20:24:00.005-04:00

Hey y'all, well I am still trying to recover from the 12 hour drive home........and I still feel like it must have all been a dream. It was the most fun I think I have ever had ever. I am still pinching myself because almost everything sold and I just can't thank everyone enough. I can't believe how everyone seemed to just love everything. Of course, I was packed to the gills I had no idea what

Marburger Farms Spring 2010, my dream come true!

2010-04-02T22:09:00.010-04:00

My space before................My space after.................Oh my gosh, y'all......Gasp!!!!! I am speechless, first I just want to apologize for not posting but, wifi in a cow pasture just ain't happening out here. This is my third attempt this week to upload photos and I hope it works this time. I have just a few photos this time, and I can't believe tomorrow is the last day, NOOOOO. I don't

Marburger Farms Round Top, TEXAS!!!!!!

2010-03-27T09:22:00.004-04:00

Hey Y'all, I have ARRIVED!!!!!! Can you believe it? Pinch me cause I must be dreaming..........I have been busy as a bee trying to get unloaded and visit and all the fun stuff to do out here. Of course, I have already found some great stuff. It rained all day on me getting here Thursday, and my palace arrived yesterday........... So I am good to go. Oh my gosh there is some fabulous stuff

Bye y'all..........TEXAS or Bust!!!!!!

2010-03-24T00:20:00.003-04:00

The next time you hear from me I will be west of the Paco's........I'm headed for miles and miles of junk as far as the eye can see.......Junkers Paradise!!!!! Hopefully I will be able to post from Marburger Farms so check back often. And as the jUnK GyPsies say, much love and tacos, lauri

Lakewood 400 in March

2010-03-19T22:31:00.002-04:00

Hey y'all, I am having a great show at Lakewood this month.........Come on out and see me, I have lots of great stuff........Cheers, lauri

I love rosaries.........And its only a week till I leave!!!

2010-03-16T22:38:00.004-04:00

Its been a good week for rosaries........I just can't resist a rosary when I see one, and these are some good ones......two of them are old nun's rosaries and they are about 40 inches long!!!!!! And other than that I have been packing, packing, and well, packing. There are piles of stuff to go to Lakewood, piles for Texas and then just extra piles if there is room for them in the trailer. Yes,

Its a BOY!!!!!!!

2010-03-14T23:44:00.002-04:00

I am very excited to say that my son and daughter-in-law are expecting and it's a BOY.......... Just the idea of another little Adam running around is just a dream come true to me. We are very excited and can't wait till September!!!!!! Cheers, lauri

Woodstock Market in March

2010-03-07T22:15:00.003-05:00

Hey, y'all it was a great weekend at Woodstock market this weekend. I have to say I was amazed at how many folks were out and spending money!!!! Yayyyyyy........ I almost froze-to-death on Friday, but Saturday was bright and sunny. And thanks to all my peeps who came out and saw me. Even my best buds Wes and David came all the way up from Dunwoody, love you guys....... I sold a lot of junk

2010-03-04T22:38:00.002-05:00

Hey y'all, I will be a the Woodstock Market Show this weekend, at the corner of Hwy 5 and Hwy 92, in Woodstock Georgia. I will be there Friday and Saturday only. Come on out and see me if you can. I hope it warms up or I will be starting a fire with some of the stuff that I can't sell.........cheers, lauri

Before and after, chippy style......

2010-03-03T15:55:00.002-05:00

You can imagine my surprise when I found these little beauties listed as "chairs" on Craigslist last week. And then the price alone was a bit, unbelievable, $8 dollars, and then the third surprise, they were in Cumming, no less. Well I'm glad the traffic was not bad that day, cause I think that was the fastest I have ever driven in my life, with the exception of the last time I drove to Texas

Happy Birthday THERESA!!!!!!!

2010-02-28T09:50:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday, Theresa!!!!!!Today is my sweet friend, Theresa's birthday, stop over and leave her a birthday wish. She has been such a great friend to me, and helped me through a most difficult time. I love her like a sister. I am truly grateful to have such a great friend in my life who just seems to "get me". So Happy Birthday Sweetie and I hope it is one of the best!!!!! Cheers, lauri

Lakewood 400 in February

2010-02-19T21:18:00.004-05:00

Hey y'all, Wow it has already been a great show at Lakewood 400. Thanks so much to everybody who came out today to see me. It was great! Lots of friends and lots of customers. I have been busy sewing as you can see. How fabulous is this chair, it was an odd chair a friend wanted to sell so I added the stencil and a pleated skirt and wallah, cute chair, don't you think? How great are these chairs

I got a present!!!!!

2010-02-15T18:21:00.005-05:00

My sweet friend Theresa gave me the nicest present when I saw her this weekend in Nashville. I was expecting her to bring me this cute little bowl, cause I saw in in her booth and asked her for it, but I was not expecting the rest.......... Look at all this cute little tea set stuff, dishes and cups and tureens, lids and bowls.....I just can't believe what a great gift. I love it, so cute in

Tailgate Show, Nashville, Tennessee

2010-02-13T21:19:00.007-05:00

OH MY GOSH!!!!! Y'all I had so much fun in Nashville, I not only got to see my buddy Theresa Smith and Craigy, but I could not believe my eyes when I saw who was set up across from her.......(as usual Theresa had some fabulous stuff)And I fell in love with this table........but I like to have died when there was the legendary Judy Hill herself, yes folks Texas was in Tennessee.......It was a

My Butter Pats, and Nashville, Tennessee

2010-02-10T20:55:00.003-05:00

Hey y'all, I know I haven't mentioned butter pats in a while, but I am still very much in love with them. I have been going through all my things in the house and trying to de-cludder so I decided to put most of them in this big ole glass jar. I can't put them all in there, mainly because I don't want Q to start doing the math on how many I have and how I came to get them...........I just love

Texas Live Magazine

2010-02-03T22:08:00.004-05:00

Oh Wow!!!!! My friend Theresa Cano, the roving reporter of Warrenton, called me last night to say that we were all in this cool magazine, Texas Live. I can't believe it! What a way to get us all excited about the upcoming Texas shows but, to see this!!! We are all at the Leftovers party that is a "must attend" anytime you are at the shows. I remember the folks taking the photos but, had

Georgian Terrace Hotel

2010-02-02T16:45:00.008-05:00

Today I went to a lunch for my Aunt Betty's Birthday. I love aunt Bettie she is the sweetest person I know. But, I had no idea what a treat it would be.......My friend Dottie has a knack for picking the best lunch places but, this one was a doozie........The Georgian Terrace Hotel is a gorgeous Atlanta Landmark, smack dab in the middle of downtown. It has just undergone 11 million dollars in

A Random Tuesday.......

2010-01-26T19:45:00.012-05:00

Hey ya'll, I went to Joanne's today to get fabric......and look what I found this darling little plaque, my Katie will love it. And while I was there I saw this copy of Somerset Life, normally I don't buy these books cause I get so overwhelmed and want to do all the stuff in them. But, you have got to go get this one it is FAB-U-LOUS!!!!!! In the words of Miss Trash and the best part is, it has

The Charming Cherub

2010-01-17T21:34:00.003-05:00

How fun are these two????? Debbie and her mom Vicky of the Charming Cherub, are just the sweetest two ladies you have ever met. We had a ball this weekend at Lakewood 400. Debbie makes the most beautiful necklaces. I first met these two in the summer at the Woodstock Market show and was so glad to see them set up at Lakewood this weekend. I had a great show and met some really nice people.

Lakewood in January..........

2010-01-15T20:16:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone, I'm all set up at Lakewood 400, and it was a great day!!!!! The building is full of great stuff..........come on out an see what's new at Lakewood. And a big ole thank you to all my friends who came out to see me today, I really appreciate it!!!! Cheers, lauri

Peacock Park Design

2010-01-09T20:59:00.004-05:00

Yesterday, in 16 degree weather no less, I decided to go to the Americasmart in Atlanta for the gift and accessories show. I usually try to go just to see what is new and different. I wanted to share a few pictures with you of Peacock Park Designs showroom. It is to die for!!!! I don't know if you guys remember meeting Gina, in Texas at the blog party but, she was there and just a bundle of fun.

Guess What???

2010-01-05T17:38:00.006-05:00

Well, I have been about to bust to tell y'all my news, and I just can't believe it is true myself, but somehow, someway I have gotten myself in a tent, at Marburger Farms, Round Top, Texas for the Spring show, can you believe it?????!!!!!! It's just a dream come true!!!!! We have just gotten things worked out and I think it is really true, I keep pinching myself, and I really won't believe it

More Wedding Pictures.......

2010-01-02T19:19:00.013-05:00

I just can't get enough of these photos, I wanted to show you some of the details, you know me all about the details........love this one of Katie's bouquet, the program and their rings. I loved the way the fabric flowed on the chairs............ The dance............ I just love this one in black and white.............Cheers, lauri

CAT DADDY, I LOVE YOU!!!!!

2009-12-31T21:24:00.009-05:00

Well, I 'bout lost my mind when I went to the mailbox yesterday and what did I see but, a little ole package from that "Hunka Hunka Burning Love" out in Dallas, Cat Daddy...........Yes, for little ole me......It just made my day, you are just the sweetest thing, and I can't wait to see you and just give you a big ole hug and kiss...........I really needed this and just in time for New Years Eve.

The Wedding Pictures..........

2009-12-27T18:42:00.008-05:00

Oh, the wedding pictures are here and I just had to show some.......They are amazing, all 979 of them. But, I promise not to show them all.......Isn't this just the best picture of them with the lake in the background!!!!!! This is their best friends, Aaron and Davita...... This was the setting for the ceremony........ Katie's brother Kyle, her mom Marci, Katie and Adam, me and Quentin........ I

Thanks for the gift.........

2009-12-24T20:45:00.002-05:00

I saw my brother this week, and he gave me this photo........It is me and my older sister. He has been given the task of going through all of mothers pictures, and believe me there are 1000's. I had to smile when I saw this picture though, I had not seen it in years. If it were clearer you would see the beautiful detail in the handmade dresses we are wearing that match. I remember mother

Lakewood Show

2009-12-21T20:22:00.003-05:00

I had a great show at Lakewood this weekend. It was so good to see everyone and get out. And I actually had a lot of sales. I couldn't believe it lots of people were out and buying. I sold a lot of Christmas and several necklaces. I was so excited, people are still interested in the Junk Necklaces. And a big ole thanks to my sweet friend Kim for coming to see me and not freaking out, cause

French Larkspur and a little angel.........

2009-12-19T21:31:00.010-05:00

Today I got a sweet email from a little angel in Texas, I bet you can guess who......Yes, Miss Debbie at Talking Trash had a found the sweetest poem and sent me the link. So this made my day today and probably a lot more days to come. Thank you Debbie for thinking of me and for your sweet friendship, I love you more that words can say.......Here's the link to the blog you will love it..........

Lakewood 400 and a new look......

2009-12-17T21:48:00.004-05:00

Hey ya'll, as part of my therapy they said, 'get out and do stuff'......So somehow I got out of my pajamas and decided to do Lakewood this weekend. If you can come to see me I would love it but, be prepared I'm still crying......I am just trying to get through this the best I can. But, I would love to see everyone and I have lots of stuff. On another note, my blog is going through a big

PORCH Magazine

2009-11-27T19:26:00.007-05:00

Just wanted to let you all know about this awesome issue of PORCH Magazine, if you have never gotten this magazine before you must see this one. It is all about the Texas shows and others and has some wonderful pics of all your favorites. Wait till you see the ones of Theresa Smiths' booth it is heavenly. And that is Shelley's booth on the cover and I can't believe it but my necklaces are on the

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

2009-11-23T21:30:00.003-05:00

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

Me and Woodstock Market!!!!

2009-11-05T11:23:00.003-05:00

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......

2009-11-01T11:50:00.006-05:00

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

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

2009-10-27T21:06:00.006-04:00

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

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

2009-10-26T21:18:00.006-04:00

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

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

2009-10-09T10:56:00.006-04:00

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.

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

2009-10-07T20:27:00.005-04:00

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

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

2009-10-03T20:55:00.004-04:00

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

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

2009-09-09T16:46:00.005-04:00

#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

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

2009-09-06T00:48:00.003-04:00

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.

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

2009-08-27T22:41:00.004-04:00

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

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

2009-08-13T21:35:00.009-04:00

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

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

2009-08-09T10:32:00.009-04:00

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

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

2009-08-08T07:50:00.004-04:00

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

Woodstock Market

2009-08-01T22:41:00.007-04:00

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

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

2009-07-27T19:40:00.004-04:00

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

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

2009-07-19T11:43:00.002-04:00

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

AMAZING!!!!!!!

2009-07-17T11:11:00.002-04:00

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.......

2009-07-12T18:40:00.003-04:00

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!!!!

Happy 4th of July!!!!!

2009-07-04T20:00:00.003-04:00

Today was a great day in Cumming, Georgia, the weather was amazing and not as hot as it has been in the past weeks, for the annual Steam Engine Parade in our town. My son is always up for this as he loves operating the heavy machinery. I am always a little skiddish as they are so big and heavy and a bit dangerous. But, these wonderful old bits of history are always a joy to see operated and a bit

I'd Rather be in Paris Swap

2009-06-26T21:01:00.005-04:00

WOW, We are so lucky to have been included in a swap that Sweet Shelley at Sweet Pea Home was hosting. Lulu and I both got some really great stuff. I was so fortunate to get Shelley in the swap and look at all the great stuff I got. The very best part was that Shelley has some butter pat seeds and sent me a pot with a newly sprouted butter pat. How good is that!!!??? How wonderful is this

Swap a la Francais or HOLY COW I GOT THE MOTHER LODE

2009-06-25T18:22:00.001-04:00

Hallo! C'est moi, lulu! I was lucky enough to participate in a french-inspired swap with other bloggers. Thank you, Shelley/Sweet Pea, for making this all happen. I was lucky enough to swap goodies with Donna of Annie, Fannie & Abigail blog. MON DIEU! I cannot begin to tell you how generous, wonderful and SO 'lulu' this parcel is. Firstly, there were 21, yes 21, individually wrapped packets

Thelma, Louise, or Maxine????

2009-06-24T18:33:00.003-04:00

Well, I wanted to let you all know that my mother is doing sooooooo much better. I have hesitated about saying anything lately, afraid I would jinx her, but she is showing some great improvement.........I am just not sure who she is these days. My brothers both visited with her this week and called me to say that on Monday she was a little snippy with one of them and asked for her car, then she

Stick a fork in us........we're done!!!!!!!

2009-06-22T17:34:00.004-04:00

Not even the grim reaper was at Lakewood 400 this weekend. This is me, dressed for the occasion. I wanted this odd fellows garb that our friend James was selling, isn't it to die for???? Eat your heart out Sharon, I know you are jonesing for it too. I couldn't sell enough to get the funds to buy it. Darn!!!!! We have tried for the last year to try to breath some life into this show and keep it

lulu Has Movement!

2009-06-16T08:37:00.003-04:00

AAAAHHHH! I am finally back to 'normal'. Whew! Thanks for the supportive words last week. I am back to my old self. Maybe it's also because my cohort is back (yay). The Scott's Show was veddy veddy gud.I DID get my corner office and it ROCKS!!!! Thanks for all who stopped by, bought and just were darling. I want to send a big shout out to Terry & Jerry who came all the way from Alabamy just to

He likes Tattoos........

2009-06-15T11:21:00.004-04:00

Surprise.......Hey its me!!!!!!!!! First of all thank you all so much for all your emails, calls and prayers for my mother. I finally have her settled in a wonderful rehabilitation facility in Gainesville, Georgia, where I feel she is getting the best care and therapy she can possibly receive. This is going to be a long process but, I just need to stay positive and work through this. I believe

MY WASHER RUNNETH OVER...

2009-06-02T09:18:00.003-04:00

Okay it really isn't running over LITERALLY. Although I have been playing hooky at a friend's lake house since Thursday so we're a little behind here at the wildworldof2chippys. FIRSTLY>>>>>>>Lauri's mom WOKE UP FRIDAY! Lauri was facing putting her into rehab and came to the hospital to finalize things. And what do you know...sitting up in bed, watching TV was Ms. Norma Jean!! But, she has

A Little Laughter on the 2nd Floor

2009-05-27T10:39:00.003-04:00

Yesterday I spent the afternoon with Lauri at her mom's hospital room. Her mom hasn't woken up from the surgery. Her vitals are good-strong strong heartbeat. We talked to her, held her hand and listened to Lauri tell funny stories. I now know how Lauri got to be so spoiled!!! ;0I told Ms. Norma Jean that she had so many people all over the country saying prayers and sending good wishes her way. I

Greenjeans

2009-05-26T09:01:00.004-04:00

When I was a little girl I loved watching Captain Kanagaroo. I especially loved Mr. Greenjeans. He wore green overalls and got to drive a tractor. When we purchased our home and property back in 1999 the first thing out of my mouth (well, maybe third after "I want this... and PLEEEEEASE???") was 'Greenjeans'. This place is truly one green space. Those roses are in the courtyard just outside the

Please Take a Moment...

2009-05-24T13:37:00.002-04:00

My co-chipstress and her family need your help. Lauri's mom underwent neurosurgery early Saturday morning. She fell, fractured her skull and needed the surgery to reduce swelling and so forth.She is in Neuro ICU at Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs. Things are so very iffy right now in terms of what, when, how, etc. Lauri is hanging in there despite the circumstances.Pls remember them in

May We Have the Envelope Please?

2009-05-21T15:54:00.008-04:00

Well the day is upon us. It is time to do our anniversary giveaway~contest. We have pulled, no not a rabbit out of the hat, but a name! THE WINNER IS, WE SWEAR, THERESA CANO! Who could be more appropriate to start the project other than our very own 'Roving Reporter'? Now, don't cry all you other lovely bloggers. Your time will come. But until then we thought we'd share our pages with all of you!

Hydrangeas and Boots

2009-05-19T21:16:00.003-04:00

I am sure that yawl are tired of seeing pictures of these Hydrangeas but, here is another one, I can't believe it these things are still just gorgeous. I brought about a dozen of them home with me and I swear I bet I have taken 100 pictures of them. I just can't take my eyes off of them. I don't know what it is, they are just beautiful to me.............. And on a Wedding note, take a look at

The Mega Wedding

2009-05-17T12:22:00.010-04:00

Well, actually it was Megan and Nathans' wedding, my friend Cindy's daughter. I was quite honored several months back when she asked me to help with the wedding. Although, everytime I think about Megan, I see her 3 years old with a big ole bow in her hair. She is a beautiful woman now and this wedding is OVER THE TOP. There were 58 tables that were decorated with florals or candle holders and I

1ST ANNUAL CHIPPYS CONTEST~PROJECT!

2009-05-14T13:50:00.005-04:00

WELL...BLESS OUR BOOTS AND CALL US CHIPPYS. We weren't kidding when we posted ages ago about our one year anniversary 'Event'. Pull up a chair, take notes and get to it!There are so many of you darling bloggers we have yet to meet. We feel a connection with all of you even though we don't really know much about each other. So, we decided to honor our first year of blogging by making a scrapbrook