A New Found Blogger/Ebay Friend

Yesterday, as I was viewing some of my favorite sellers on Ebay, I noticed one of my ultimate favorite sellers Erin, from simply*shabby had a blog http://www.mycottageintherockies.blogspot.com/ . Needless to say, I was absolutely thrilled and zipped on over to see what was happening and to perhaps see some pics of her home. I just knew it had to be gorgeous given the pictures she had taken for Ebay. Ya see, I don't just look at simply*shabby's Ebay items, I look at the entire photo including all the lovely knick knacks and beautiful furniture.... it truly is like looking at a magazine. Well, what I found is that Erin just started her blog. Given the ShabbyVilla is relatively new to the blogging world, I thought I would send her an email (no, I'm not a stalker...LOL) to welcome her to the world of blogging and to offer any assistance. As emails were flying back and forth, I actually got up the gumption to ask her if I could highlight her store and home on our blog. Erin was so kind and sent me some pics to share with ya'll. So, today, I'm showing you pics of her Ebay listings BUT she also sent me tons of pics of her home....I'll be posting them in a couple of days...you will think you've died and gone to heaven. Erin's home is right out of Romantic Homes. If you get a minute, check out her ebay listings and definitely add her blog to your favs.....

Thanks again Erin...I feel as though I've met a new friend...isn't the blogging world fantastic, we get to virtually meet such talented and caring people we would of never had the pleasure of meeting before. Hope everyone has a good day! Take care, Kerry!

Coming Attractions....

I was getting things ready for this weeks Friday Flea Market and wanted to give you a glimpse of what's coming this week. I've also got lots of other goodies coming your way including two awesome chenille bedspreads (one is our favorite color PINK), chippy furniture, and lovely china.

Hope your having a great day. Take care, Kerry

"FABBY" Eye Candy

Every once in awhile I go to D.C. to visit my client. Typically, on my long jaunt home, I make an effort to stop by some of my favorite antique stores. There are several stores that I don't get to visit often since I live so far away from DC. So, last week, like any other trek back from D.C., I popped into one of my favorite stores called the "Three French Hens" which is located in Woodstock, Virginia. As soon as I pulled up I got all giddy...there on the porch were all sorts of goodies just sitting and begging me to take them home! I just knew I had made the right decision to get off the Woodstock exit to do some "tiquing". Forget the laundry piled up at home or the dinner beckoning to be made....yep, I just knew I had made the right decision! Do they have such a thing as "antique anonymous"? If so, enroll me now...

As I wandered through the store drooling over all the wonderful treasures, I was fortunate enough to meet Sally, the owner. We got to chatting and I asked if I could take some pics to share with my blogger friends. I gotta tell you...if your in Northern Virginia....check it out -just FABBY! So, here are some pics of Sally's store. If you see anything you gotta have, please send me an email or give them a ring at 540-459-2070 and let her know the ShabbyVilla sent you. So, sit back and enjoy the eye candy!!

Hope you enjoyed the tour...Thanks Sally for letting me take pics of your store!

I've got some really awesome treats for you this week so come visit us on FFM. Everything from chenille bedspreads to chippy furniture! Have a good day :)

Kerry

YIKES...It's Friday the 13th!

So, is anyone out there just a little leary of Friday the 13th? I'm not a superstitious type of person however I'm a little more precautious on this day than I typically am....but, today is my boyfriends birthday (the big 45) so it's going to be a good day (hopefully...see there's that ever looming fear that something might happen)! Anyhoo ~ thought I would share some facts about Friday the 13th that I thought were interesting.

• In French Lick Springs (where in the heck is that), Indiana, a law was once passed requiring all black cats to wear bells.


• Greek philosophers called '13' an imperfect number.


• Friday was the common day for people to be hanged and hangmen were paid thirteen pence halfpenny in the past.


• Some Texans say never to cut any kind of garment on a Friday because it will not be completed (must be all days in my house...got lots of those good intentions gone bad...lol)


• Many hotels have no room number 13.


• Many buildings do not have a 13th floor.


• Many airplanes do have a 13th row.


• Many ships will not start a voyage on the 13th, particularly, Friday the 13th.

Needless to say, I think there are a lot of us folks out that are a little wary onr Friday the 13th and just in general for the number 13.

I guess ya'll noticed there was no FFM day here at the ShabbyVilla. I'll try to get some things posted this weekend...so check back if you get a minute. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. And, let's all give a big "thanks' to all those wonderful DADs out there!!

Take care, Kerry

Our Friday Flea Market Sale has Started ~ YIPPEE!

Okay, everyone...I've just listed some items for FFM...and there's more coming. But, I think you'll like some of the fabulous finds I've listed ~lots of treasures for your GARDEN~ please go take a peek! And please, don't forget about all those other sellers ~ talk about talented ladies ~ they put me to shame! You can go visit them at: http://www.keepandshare.com/photo/view.php?u=116594

Take a look at these awesome foxgloves I got from Home Depot!

You simply cannot have a cottage garden without foxgloves and these are HUGE!

Thank you for visiting and waiting for my items to be listed. Remember, more to come! If you have time, check out some of my other categories since I added other new items earlier this week :) Happy Shopping!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend ~ it's going to be a scorcher here in Virginia...

Take care, Kerry

I'm Late, I'm Late, for the FFM Date!!

I'm in the process of adding my FFM sale items...so, check back shortly. Sorry, yesterday just got away from me...I'm super busy with my full time job and have some drop dead dates I have to meet in addition to just the everyday stuff. My day looked like this yesterday: Worked 9 hours, went to go workout at the gym (and ooooh I'm sooo sore), went to the grocery store, came home and mowed the grass (which is about 6 acres -needless to say I did not get it all done -after 2 hours I stopped), made dinner, took pictures for the FFM sale, and then it was 11 PM. So, I'm working on getting things posted right now...thanks for your patience! I've got some great items to share with you so please come back :) Thanks!

Take care,

Kerry

Fun Filled Weekend of Auctions & Antiquing

Hi Blogger Friends ~ Talk about a fabulous weekend ~ a girls dream weekend ~ a weekend full of nothing but antiquing, auctioning, and hanging out with friends & family. I picked up some AMAZING stuff this weekend. Below is a couple of pictures of my awesome finds. I'm ever sooo tempted to keep some of them~LOL~ I hope to have time this week to get them added to the ShabbyVilla. Keep in mind, I've got more than just these goodies ~ take a peek.

This bust is HUGE and simply Divine...I'm not sure why this is not a keeper but my loss is your gain. Ya' see, I do share :) The bust is sitting on a cement column which will also be for sale ~ actually, I've got two....they are really neat!Love this old iron gate ~ nice and chippy and rusty ~ perfect for your shabby abode! These iron fence pieces make fabulous pot racks!Lots of china, cement wall hangings, cherubs and paintings. Remember, this is just a glimpse...I've got more than just this coming your way.Some cute things for your garden or porch The two chippy ice cream chairs will be covered in a barkcloth fabric ~ perhaps pink with roses. Look at the two fern holders, huge corbels and stunning wood wall plaque.

I got the needlepoint chair shown below in the prior post ~ it's all nice and clean and ready to go to it's new owner. Although, it might soon find a spot in my office ~LOL~

OMG~ this hand stitched barkcloth comforter/quilt is sooo yummy!

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. Let me know what you think about the new treasures.

Take care, Kerry