It’s been a whirlwind these past several days…
…..I had the great opportunity to attend the High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina….
……….where I had a fantastic time with some terrific fellow blogger friends.
I want to thank Amy for coordinating this incredible event.
So back to “normal” or something close to that!
There’s a new scale in the sunroom….I found it at Melville Trading Company in Mebane, NC
It was a fantastic deal at $42.00 and it also came with a zinc scoop!
When I saw this scale, I knew exactly where I wanted to hang it1
As many of you already know, I had a houseguest for the High Point Market…
…..and she brought me wonderful gifts that were perfect for the sunroom!
They went perfectly with the color of the frame of the scale!!
Kim gave me these great vintage garden tools!
Just love the patina and color!
And here we are at the High Point Market…
From left to right:
Suzy (Worthing Court), ME, Rhoda (Southern Hospitality), Amy (Atta Girl Says), Kim (Savvy Southern Style),
…..Kristen (Sophia’s Decor) and Courtney (FrenchCountry Cottage)
I have met everyone previously with the exception of Courtney…
…..this group was so much fun to be with!!
Barb with The Everyday Home was part of our group…her dad was taken ill and she went home to be with him.
And talking about fun…here is Kim and Kristen…Kristen adoring and petting the cow…
…..Did you know that Kristen was the “Dairy Princess”…? and she spent her childhood living on a dairy farm….
……….and you all pretty much know how much Kim loves cows.
There were many things at the Market that were definitely inspired by bloggers…
…..such as yard stick items.
I so love these yard stick lanterns…Need to try my hand at this!
We also went and shopped stores in the town of High Point…they were incredible, and so were the prices!
These olive buckets were in great abundance.
And guess who was shopping at the same place that we were?!!
…..Michael Groover..Paula Dean’s hubby…He was so nice and some of us were able to get pictures with him!
……….Paula was in the truck waiting for Michael…She was one of the keynote speakers at the Market.
I had the most wonderful experience and I so look forward to the next Market!
Thanks for visiting me and have a beautiful day!!
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Wow! What a great time, Shirley. Wish I could have been there! Did Haven already come and go, or is that next month? My trips are limited, right now, as I get the shop and myself into a routine. I’ve been to a couple of West coast shows, but know that High Point and the Atlanta market are the creme de la creme!
I hope Barb’s dad is doing ok. Such a tough time!
Take care,
Barbara
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Looks like you all had a great time, Shirley! I’m so disappointed that I had to cancel at the last minute.
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We did have so much fun and I didn’t see those yardstick lanterns. It will be fun to see what I missed in everyone’s photos.
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Oh my goodness I’m so jealous of that scale! LOL. You always have great finds Shirley… I want to go shopping with you. 😉 Btw, love the new blog look!
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What a great idea… Love it…
I love the scale and the garden tools you received from your friend. You are bringing the outdoors into that sunroom, and what could be better than that! Sounds like a fun day with all of your friends, and what a bonus to see a celeb! I love your blog.
Oh that scale is perfect! I have been on the lookout for one for a while. That price was an amazing deal. The garden tools are wonderful! What a thoughtful gift. You will have lots of fun with them. I so enjoyed my short time at High Point and I am totally bummed I had to leave early, but family is priority huh? I will enjoy seeing everyone’s pictures from Day 2. Thanks for sharing them. xxoo
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How fun, Shirley! Looks and sounds like you all had a blast! Love the hanging scale; and Kim’s vintage tools are perfect in your vignette. Love that photo of Michael, too! I enjoy seeing the shows, when he’s on with Paula.
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Just $42 for that great scale?!??!!! What a buy! What a fun experience!!! You gals in the South have got ALL the good stuff goin’ on! I LOVE those yardstick boxes!!! It’s fun that you got to meet Paula Deen’s husband, too!
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You ladies had way too much fun Shirley. I LOVE that scale, in fact my FIL has one I have been eyeing up for a few years now. I made a few hints, but no bites yet!:)
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Your sunroom is looking very sunny and “gardeny” (if that’s a word)and most of all, always cheery, like you! Great buy on that scale, too. Can’t wait to sit with you and sip a glass of wine. Glad you had a great time with your fellow bloggers at High Point.
I had so much fun at market with you and everyone else, Shirley! It was such a whirlwind – I can’t believe that it’s over (although my feet are glad). I wish I had seen those yardstick lanterns. What a great idea. Love the scale. What an awesome find and it looks great in your sunroom.
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This looks like it was a blast and great items to look at. The scale is fantasticI love the whole vignette!!
Cynthia
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Sounds like you and your friends had a wonderful time shopping. Love your scales and it is perfect where you put in. How nice of your friend to bring you those wonderful garden tools.
Mary
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The hanging scale looks perfect in your sun room, and the vintage gardening tools are so neat. I can’t believe you saw Michael Groover, and that Paula was waiting in the truck for him. Did you get to hear her presentation?
Thanks for sharing your new find and the trip to High Point.
Babs
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It’s so awesome to get to see candid shots of everyone! i feel like I know them all better now 🙂
Stacy
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I love the hanging scale you found! I once saw one of those for sale near me close to $100! That was a great deal. I loved getting to see pics from your weekend adventure. I recognized Paula’s husband immediately! How about that? I didn’t know you got to see Paula Deen in person too. You lucky girl! I’m a huge fan of hers. Looks like y’all had a great time together.
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Looks like a decorators heaven!!!! LOVE the shots of all you girls. Feel free to paste my face in there too… I was there in spirit!!! Thanks for sharing!
The scale was a buy!!!
Shirley
The trip through the furniture show looks like a blast. The last time
I was there was with a group of my fellow Senior Campbell College Home
Economics majors. That was Csn’t believe how many years that was! I
remember how big the place was and how much walking, but also how much
laughing and fun we had togeher. Know all of you had a blast! I am
looking forward to the May 11 event to renew some friendships. My blog
is slowly coming together. It’s lots of work! Love the new look of your
blog!
This looks like a very fun time. Our first driving trip to Maine we stopped at High Point and found a couple of things for our then unfurnished home. What a great place to wish! You’ve done a great job, Shirley, connecting with fellow bloggers. That makes online friendships become real
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I have scale envy Shirley, it’s wonderful! Looks like a fun time at HP. I’ve been there a few times but mainly shopped in Atlanta. Shopping there always made me want to toss everything out and start from scratch, every April & October 🙂
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Wow-what a fun trip!! Your sunroom corner looks just stunning! The scale and garden tools look perfect with that gorgeous watering can ‘arrangement’! 🙂
Susan
That is a great scale and a terrific price. I found one very similar that I wanted to hang in my kitchen as my “fruit basket” but it was almost $200! I like your deal a little better 🙂
Shirley, It looks like you girls had an awesome time. Love your scale. Blessings, Ginger
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Oh, I love your olden scale and love it on your sun porch! Great area and your vignette is just wonderful! Now how much fun you must have had at the conference thingy. Loved seeing you and other bloggers I recognize! 🙂
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
Love the scale you found. I noticed the yummy blue rim right away!
Mary Alice
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Ohmygoodness I woulda hyperventilated if I saw Mr. Dean!!! You lucky ladies. Glad you had a good time!
xoxo,
Kim
Sounds like you guys had an awesome time!! I love the scale…you found the perfect home for it!
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Oh Shirley, this is perfect for that space. Love those fabulous curtains!!
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Looks like SO MUCH FUN!! I want to go antique shopping now!
So so pretty!! I love antique shopping. I am hosting a giveaway via Arcadian Home on my blog. I would love for you to stop by 🙂
That scale is terrific…..such a great find and you found a perfect spot!
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Love this re-cap post Shirley!! It was SOO much fun meeting you and the girls!! I had an amazing time getting to know everyone!! LOVE love LOVE that scale too~ what a great find! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!!
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