inspiration from the fields

Inspiration.
I find it in the fields.
I find it in the people.
I find it in life.
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What I find in the fields, will always stay in the fields.
If I could breath it in or hold it in my hands, I would bottle it up, take it home and place it on my shelf. Then, whenever I needed it I would just reach up and pull it down, using a little here and there. But, that is not possible.
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I find way more inspiration than I am able to process at the festival in Warrenton, but this time I believe I found so much more, that my cup has been overrunning ever since.
I've been wanting to share it with you, which leads me here today.
Here is where I will begin, right here in this post, by sharing some of the people, places and things that have inspired me this past year, and even before then!
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The funny thing is that I never get to Round Top anymore. We all know THAT is where the festival began some 40+ years ago. But, the venues that have sprung up in the surrounding area, have captivated me and kept me reigned in for some time....years in fact.
Maybe one day I'll make it back, but in the meantime Warrenton and Marburger, and everywhere in between, is where I will be.
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So, before I leave Warrenton, heading down the road a piece to Marburger Farm, I have to share Garden Antqs Vintage, and show a few pictures of Theresa's booth.
She's an antique dealer who has a shop just north of Houston, in Huntsville, Texas. She seems to be one busy lady. She shared MANY photos & bits of information from the show, so you might want to start here, and then go on to see what inspired her at the festival!

This is part of her booth. Her shabby chic goods always, always catches my eye. Melanie & I have taken pictures together in this booth, in previous years; but it was this time we actually stopped and talked with Theresa. I am so glad I did, because now I know her, and will love getting to know her more, and get involved with her Blog Party at Zapp Hall! Look who was there....talk about inspiration!

Melanie, me and Theresa

I can't begin to tell you how fabulous the weather was this Spring. It made all the difference in the world, as the Texas heat & humidity didn't affect me at all and it usually does.
Yes, I have lived here ALL my life, and it can be brutally hot and humid.
But not this time! What a blessing~

Each year we make it a point to stop by Hope & Glory. Little did I know I would be meeting Kathleen at Adorn Me! And, have her in two of my classes!
Her shop's actually located in Katy behind her house, which is less than a quarter of a mile from mine. She is a master with a rivet gun.
And, her goodies are pure and simple inspiration.

Lookie, she is wearing the necklace she made in the Rhinestone Dreams class!
What beautiful work, Kathleen. Isn't her smile infectious?

One last shot.
Yes, the mirror shot. Once again taken in Sweet Peas.
This booth rocks my soul.
This is where I bought the German glass glitter.
One day I hope to take home some of their luscious bedding.

Isn't this bed gorgeous? Just sitting under a pavilion, out in the middle of a cow pasture?
What do I call this? I call it inspiration.