she dreamt of spring........

2008-07-08T21:19:00.000-07:00

check out my NEW BLOG at this link http://imgoingbacktothestart.blogspot.com/. hope to see you soon.

2008-06-29T20:44:00.000-07:00

so long. stay tuned for my new blog coming soon. looks like I will be blogging sooner then I thought. to you all that have touched my heart here in MO... love ya and will miss you deeply.

I'M GOING BACK TO THE START.

Love, just me

ANGELICA TORREZ....

the end!

2008-06-29T19:03:00.000-07:00

hello all... I am back. I spent some quality time with my family and now I am back to finish up this week. to be honest I was a bit homesick. I apologize, but my nerves are in knots. i realize that I will not be able to deal with this as I would like to so I have to go visit the doctor this week. we did a chance to go to a flea in Alsip, but of course it was not as good as the one here, but I did get a few things that I left behind. I did find a name for my new blog and it will be called.....

I'M GOING BACK TO THE START

as we were driving the highway this past weekend a COLD PLAY song was playing and this phrase came up and I thought why not. it's maybe not very creative, but it will represent the changes that are happening now.

THANKS again for your support. Beth thank you... Linda H. thank you and Linda S. thank you.

one exciting thing that did happen, we went to visit a few potential living areas and GLEN ELLYN rocks... it's an adorable place. beautiful homes with older trees and beautifuly kept front yards/gardens with adorable wreaths on the door. they have a wonderful little downtown with cafes and a few little cute stores. Kind of reminded me of OLD KIRKWOOD here in Missouri. Wheaton, IL is next on the list. we will be living in Naperville for the next two months, but to be honest when we drove through Glen Ellyn Naperville was out the door.

Peace out and love to you. the countdown now has begun. let the tears roll!

2008-06-26T20:04:00.000-07:00

I took this picture a while ago. You can see this beautiful lighthouse at the end of Navy Pier... the Pier is one of my favorite places in Chicago. walking along the water and taking in the beautiful sights. if you are ever in Chicago drop me a note. I would love to break out of my shell and meet new people.

I packed a few bags that we will be taking to Chicago this weekend. dropping off one of my dogs with my mom. next week will be my last days at work and then off we go. I shall be back to St. Louis hopefully in a months time to check on things here since my house has not sold. Praying to St. Joseph that it will soon sell.

enough of me....

thanks for visiting my blog. enjoy your weekend. thank GOD that tomorrow is Friday.

love,

just me

2008-06-25T18:34:00.000-07:00

a bit stressed, but hanging in there. I am debating if I should end this blog and start a new one when I get back to blogging. I am not good with making up good names. I thought why not start a new one to coincide with my new beggining.....

2008-06-25T18:09:00.000-07:00

this puffy cloud was in front of our house two days ago. it was amazingly beautiful and kept growing. my husband and I are very different in personality, but we both love watching storm clouds in the sky. I tease him. you should of been a weatherman instead of an engineer.... just goes to show how amazing the world is around us.

vintage cake toppers

2008-06-24T16:53:00.000-07:00

Sunday's find. this past weekend was my last visit to the flea here in MO. right before i left this was one of my last finds that I purchased. the lady told me that her husband's aunt had just passed and this was hers. i think she said she died somewhere in her 80's so I am thinking this might be a bit up there in years. not sure. i love it and to tell you the truth i believe vintage cake toppers might be next on my list of collecting.

2008-06-22T19:48:00.000-07:00

hope your weekend was wonderful. this was our last weekend here in MO. next weekend we will start travelling back home to take some necessities for our move. we did a lot this weekend. we took a drive back to our first apartment in Chesterfield, Mo and took a long drive to Alton, IL/Grafton, IL to say our goodbyes and also to check on the overflowing river. the Village of Elsah which is between Alton and Grafton does have flooding. we could not turn into the village because the front part of it is filled with water. I found the famous Rubensteins. this place is packed to the rim with stuff. by stuff I mean good junk. I talked to the owner for a while. he is 81 and is still running his business. he loves flea markets and loves spending time with his 75 yr old wife. how sweet! I will have to show you what I bought from him. well it is Sunday at 9:45 p.m. & I swear my eyes are closing while I am sitting here typing. I am wiped out. have a good week and come back soon to check out my weekend flea findings.

new finds and picture practicing

2008-06-19T13:15:00.000-07:00

I left work early today and since I had not posted any of my recent finds, I thought I would take this opportunity to do so. I know I am going to repeat myself again, but I love seam binding and any chance I get to buy some I will. I found this wonderful pink basket. Not sure if it's old and if I had to guess I don't think it is, but it's very pretty. 2 tea cups to add to the collection. and a wonderful linen table cloth. the colors are wonderful and it has pretty flowers imprinted.

Hope you enjoyed this little show and tell. next weekend I will be taking some of my shtuff to you know where and then the following week is moving our move date.

after that I probably will not have access to my blog, but hopefully I will still be able to visit some of my favorites.

blessings,

just me.

count down has begun

2008-06-16T20:01:00.000-07:00

Destination: Windy City

Arrival: July 4th

Why: Because there is no place like home!

2008-06-15T19:19:00.000-07:00

more pics of our father's day walk......

2008-06-15T17:21:00.000-07:00

walking in the dirt with no shoes on.......great therapy!

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-15T15:57:00.000-07:00

This weekend was filled with tons of outdoor fun. It's hot as heck, but we had a good time. Yesterday when we got home from some errands we had a couple of ducks waiting for us in front of our house. Of course we had to feed them. Well this morning I walk out and guess who I see the cute little duck pair waiting for us to feed them. A few minutes ago, I looked out the window and guess who was there again? What's funny is how do they know which house is ours once they leave? Very smart duckies we have here in Missouri. The rest of the day we spent at Castlewood park..... we took a long walk through the forst preserve. Fun was had by all. Hope your loved one is having a good day as well.

Just ME!

2008-06-14T20:27:00.000-07:00

I see you do you see me.... here I am!

2008-06-14T20:16:00.000-07:00

I see you...........leave me a comment pretty please... just kidding....

flea tomorrow... of course I am going. I need to get my fill before July 3rd.

have a good one!

Klondike park

2008-06-14T17:10:00.000-07:00

we had no plans today and the boys love to run around and try to catch frogs, turtles or lizards. What better place then Klondkie Park.... Klondike park is off of highway 94. it's a beautiful car ride to the park and look at the amazing plants that grow in this prehistoric looking park.

Count down has begun

2008-06-13T20:41:00.000-07:00

Destination: Chicago, IL

Arrival: July 4th or 5th, 2008

Why: There is no place like home!

dedicated to YOU!

2008-06-13T20:02:00.000-07:00

Ladies I woke up this morning feeling sorry for myself, but as the day went by my attitude brightened up. I had a really bad day yesterday and this morning I felt really silly.

I am an emotional person.

I wear my heart on my sleeve.

If I could change one thing it would be to be a bit stronger. BUT ENOUGH about me. Thank you for your kind words and support. I hope you don't think I am a whiner. I really try to be in a good mood everyday and I try really hard to never show if I am upset or angry. I apologize for being weak yesterday. One thing about me that I also dislike is sometimes instead of thinking about things thoroughly my emotions take over and then when I have thought about it I feel dumb.

so let's move on. THANKS again for your kind comments. I appreciate it and I am looking forward to a good weekend. My brain is kind of fried from all the training that I did yesterday and today so I am looking forward to a brainless weekend.

Blessings to you,

Just ME! :)

2008-06-12T19:04:00.000-07:00

more beautiful scenery here in MO.... I am beginning to miss it already. I hope when I finally settle in, I will be able to show you some wonderful surroundings in Chicago. I already have (in my mind) planned places that I would love to visit. Navy Pier being one of them. When I lived in Chicago 12 years ago, before I got married, I loved to visit the pier. I love people watching and on summer days in the evenings they have music playing. For the 4th they usually have wonderful firework displays. The lake front is also a wonderful place to just hang out at. The fountain in downtown is another awesome sight. I remember one time waiting for an old boyfriend there. We would always meet up there as he lived in the northside and I was from the southside. memories, memories, memories. As I was going to work today all these memories were coming back. GOSH I know you are tired of hearing about my stories, but I am finally going back home. I am sure when I start visiting all my old stomping grounds all these memories will come back. Good and bad. The history that I had back then will all come a pouring. We all have past histories. I have a good one, but it's something I would like to forget and I know for sure that once down there my past is going to hit me right in the face. Stuff I will have to deal with. You know it's a small world. My father says it's a circle by that he means that it will come again. Sooner or later it always catches up.
I know for sure that it will! There is no more hiding from it. Even my mother will not be able to keep me safe from it like she always does. I will run into him and I will get tested. I am sorry I am an emotional mess today. I wish I could somehow get a thicker skin. Does anyone know where I can find one? TODAY has not been a good day. Some days I wonder if I could just run away somehow, I can hide myself and never be found. Of course I can't do that I have two children that need me.

I apologize again, but my nerves are acting up. I had to take my meds so that I don't get a panic attack soon. I can feel when they are coming on.

sorry!

a little less stress

2008-06-10T19:18:00.000-07:00

but not completely stressless. the girl that will be taking my position at work is finally starting and I turned in my resignation today. my official last day is July 3rd making my last days here in MO the 4th of July weekend. I should be jumping for joy, but I am a bit sad. my shoulders now are carrying at least 75% of stress not 100% like I was this morning. now to get through the next three weeks. I have made it this far, I believe I can hang in there a little bit more. my house has not sold yet, but we are still leaving. i will be coming back to make sure things are going okay with my unsold home. I have been living in limbo for the last couple months not really knowing what the future holds for me or when my new life would start. At least now I have somewhat of an idea. I am not good with changes, but I have been looking forward to this date for quite some time. I knew I would probably be leaving MO back in January. this has been a long journey and it's not really the ending yet. there are still many things to get done when I start trying to settle down in Chicago. I will try to post regularly until July 3rd. from then on I will not have internet access so who knows when I will be able to blog again.

.

2008-06-08T17:56:00.000-07:00

beauty surrounds me. these flowers are beautiful. their vibrant colors, their sweet smells, their happy faces stearing at me while I pass them by.

St. Charles, MO

2008-06-08T17:44:00.000-07:00

Old St. Charles is a great place to practice with your camera. Old hardware, great number signs, old shutters and left over leaves from last fall just waiting to be captured in a picture.

Old St. Charles, MO

2008-06-07T19:35:00.000-07:00

I believe on WED I took my mom to visit an all time favorite place OLD ST. CHARLES, MO. I love it because they have tons of little shops and it's just a great place to visit. I love strolling it's old brick streets. This time I did not forget my camera and here are a few pics for you to enjoy.

It was a beautiful day!

flea market finds

2008-06-01T13:33:00.000-07:00

let's see I got there this morning around 7:30 and there were tons of people there already. I found a few things that are pictured below. One of the purchases was this wonderful calendar from the 1950's with bird pics and also a few flower scraps. I also purchased a flower frog because I love collecting them and these wonderful doll legs. My friend Michel collects them and I thought why not. I also found a few cross stiched pillow cases that I am about to wash and will post soon. I don't know what I am going to do when I leave and I just can't run and shop at my flea.

2008-05-31T19:59:00.000-07:00

the flea is tomorrow. will try to make it if possible. hubby leaves to Japan and my mom arrives for some support. I will try to post soon. Not sure when since I will be busy this week. Don't miss me tooo much....

Blessings to you.......

2008-05-30T17:48:00.000-07:00

Happy weekend to you my peeps.....My mom will be in town starting Sunday so I will be busy. I want to take her to a nice place to have a great breakfast on Monday morning. My boys last day of school is Monday so I will be a little less stressed starting Tuesday. Thank the lord!

Have a good one.

Love,

Just Me

2008-05-29T20:09:00.000-07:00

I am who I am!

2008-05-29T20:00:00.000-07:00

While I was sitting here reviewing some of my past pictures, I ran across this picture I had taken back at the beginning of May. This woman is beautiful. I look at her face and wonder what her life was like. Was her life as hectic as mine? Did she love immensly? Did he love her? Did she love him? Did they live happily forever? Does she know that I have her picture and that I am sitting here wondering about her life? Does this picture hold her essence? I hope she had a wonderful life. I hope she lived it to the fullest with no regrets. I hope she loved immensly. I hope he returned for her because he could not live without her.

one of the things that I will hopefully get to do before I pass will be to make sure all my pictures are either burned or barried with me. even though I love collecting these old pictures, it makes me very sad to hold on to someones life in a picture that does not even know I exsist.

Netherlands------

2008-05-29T19:30:00.000-07:00

pics of my husbands trip to the NETHERLANDS.... isn't it beautiful. I can see myself walking the beautiful corridors. getting lost. I wouldn't mind getting lost here.

oooooooohhhhh BETH!

2008-05-29T04:05:00.000-07:00

here are a few more pics. the little girl 1/2 doll was only $10.00. below are the prize ribbons I told you about. the vendor only had these two. they were $3.00 a piece. when I start creating again I will definitely try to alter them even though I believe they are nice like this. and then you have a pic from some stuff at the gypsy caravan. I have a few more pics to share this evening if possible.

BETH, I will need to post some pics that my husband took in the Neatherlands of beautiful doors and entry ways. I believe you would like them. I will do that soon.

Now I gotta run and get ready for work.

till then.

2008-05-28T16:27:00.000-07:00

this is one of my treasure finds that I purchased this past weekend at the infamous Gypsy Caravan fair. it was fun, but I think last year was better. I took my wonderful partner with me. My older son loves going with me on my crazy adventures. I took a few pics of other things that were available for purchase and will post soon. I did find this wonderful little half doll. I am trying to take a good pic of her so that I can show you.

Also I found these wonderful old award ribbons. on the MCMASTER AND STORM blog, I have seen a few that I believe are similar to the ones I bought. I think they were just at the Sandwich, IL flea. That is one of the first things I want to do when I finally move to IL.

If you are out there check back soon for more finds.

Till then...................

cup and saucer

2008-05-25T14:58:00.000-07:00

in these pictures you would think this is a larger size tea cup and saucer, but it's not. the tea cup is actually as big as my thumb. it's really cute and when I saw it I fell in love with the beautiful colors. I am not a collector of tea cups and saucers, but this one was so pretty that I could not pass it up.

MEMORIAL DAY/ GYPSY CARAVAN

2008-05-23T19:01:00.000-07:00

just an f y i that the gypsy caravan will be in town this Monday. I went last year and found tons of great things. I belive it is not by Union Station like last year. I would google it if you are thinking about going. hope to see ya there....

boys having fun

2008-05-22T18:26:00.000-07:00

thought I would share with you these pics I took of two boys in my life. My youngest and the baby. Missing is my oldest and my middle child Tobie. just having fun in the sun in our back yard enjoying a beautiful day here in MO.

2008-05-19T18:28:00.000-07:00

my flea finds. a while ago I met this gentleman at the flea that either inherited a building or bought a building filled to the rim with old paper. when he does sell at the flea I always make it a priority to stop and look and eventually buy. so these are my finds from yesterday's flea. there is one more, but I will wait to post another day. I didn't do that much shopping. maybe not in the mood. sometimes that happens.

Baby's Easy Book

2008-05-19T18:24:00.000-07:00

last Friday while on lunch break, I ran into an estate sale. I did not buy much, but I found this wonderful old book for a $1.00. It caught my attention because of it's beautiful illustrations.

Am I jealous? HECK YEAH!

2008-05-17T18:25:00.000-07:00

So my hubby has been in the Neatherlands for a week now and he has been sending me pics to see what it looks like. I never thought it was this beautiful. Golly I am sooooo jealous. I already told him if he goes again I am on that plane with him. Check out that wonderful little store he found around his hotel area. He actually made a return visit to take pics for me. Don't you love it. Look at all the great things this lady has. My husband said I would be in heaven and GUESS WHAT? I would!........... Thanks Jaime.

I am happy for him, but I wish I was along on this trip. I would be taking tons of pics to share.......

GOSH DARNY... I can kick myself for not being there. Not that I could go anyways. He is there for part of his training.

Maybe next time, but for now a girl can dream right?

At least it's Sunday tomorrow and guess what that brings.... the flea.

stay tuned

2008-05-13T16:41:00.000-07:00

i'm dreaming of going junkin..... are you? Since I really did not do much treasure hunting this past weekend I am getting a bit antsy.

I love the perfect old find or do they find me. One day I would love to have my own spot at the flea or travel down the highway looking for some good ole fashion stuff. Keep dreaming RIGHT!

Oh maybe, one day I will....... maybe just maybe my dream will come true in Chicago.

beautiful weeds

2008-05-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

I know this is not your typical picture of a rose or any other type of beautiful flower, but for some reason as I was walking by the edge of the river I spotted this one area of weeds that was stretching as to say...... look at me......look at me...

and I did and this is what came out.

Sundays Finds

2008-05-11T16:41:00.000-07:00

the weather has not been cooperating again, at least this morning it wasn't. I did get a chance to get away to the antique mall with my boys for a little while. usually my hubby watches the boys, but he is on his way to Holland. so it's me and my boys for two weeks. they were actually very well behaved except my little one started getting antsy so we left. before I left I was able to purchase this lovely old hat and this framed friends picture. I can't wait till all this move is done so that I can start decorating my place again.

I hope you all had a wonderful mother's day.

for my St. Louis friends don't forget I believe on Memorial Day the GYPSY CARAVAN will be in town.... downtown that is.... junk junk and more junk. gotta love it! hopefully I will see ya there.

Happy day to YOU!

2008-05-09T18:30:00.000-07:00

Wishing you a wonderful carefree Mother's day.

Blessing to you!

Sincerely,

Just Me

2008-05-08T19:40:00.000-07:00

i got this buffet a couple of months ago at an estate sale in St. Charles, MO. I am debating if I should paint it white? Linda H. if you read this what do you think.... If I do I need to get pointers from you on how to do this. I read somewhere that you should prime first and then paint. I need pointers..... pretty please......

gosh darny wish this was going on this weekend again

2008-05-08T19:33:00.000-07:00

wishing I was there again this weekend. Maybe I can sneak off to the antique mall or better yet attend my flea. It was a lovely day.

more goodies!

2008-05-06T17:46:00.000-07:00

more awesome stuff from the fair this past weekend.

so what did I buy?

2008-05-05T16:10:00.000-07:00

here is a few things that I bought. I love old flower frogs and I could not pass this square one at $2.00. This old pic is wonderful. I love her BIG hair. If I tease mine quite a bit I can get it this high up. Love her.

I also go this wonderful little picture that was framed. check out her big polk a dot bow on top.

Linen, linen and more linen at $5.00 bucks a pop I bought maybe three or four. My friend MJ was dying when she saw the great picks. I don't know how many she bought.

I also got this wonderul wicker plant holder. I believe they used to use them back in the day filled with flowers to put on someone's tomb stone. I hope that is correct.

So these are a few of my things that I bought. I will post more pics soon.

I did pass up a beautiful sconce....I can kick myself real hard right now. WHY did I do that. OH well...you win some you loose some. Plus since I am leaving my hubby said, "NO FURNITURE" so I listened. I had Michel and MJ keeping me away from FURNITURE temptation...

Thanks girls

WELCOME to MAEYSTOWN

2008-05-04T18:37:00.000-07:00

Favorites

2008-05-04T18:30:00.000-07:00

here are a few pics of the lovelies that were for sale today.

I promise to post more. Theresa I met Donnie Volkart and I did tell him HELLO for you. I will post tomorrow some of the pics from his booth.

Enjoy, Scroll down and come back during the week to see what I bought and what other great stuff we found at Maeystown.

Oh by the way next years show I believe falls on the first Sunday of the month which is May 9th...

A FAMILY full of LOVE

2008-05-04T18:15:00.000-07:00

I ran into the wonderul LINDA HARRE from the blog STUDIO STUFF.

She is the sweetest lady I have ever met. She has a wonderful family. I met Linda maybe two years ago at one of my demos at RED LEAD. She is so kind and full of heart.

Linda is a published artist. This lady is so talented. Today when we met she gave me the biggest hug and her family treated me like I was a long lost family member......

Thank you all and I have been blessed today to have me!

Friends

2008-05-04T18:08:00.000-07:00

These are the great ladies that accompanied me today....

Michel is a great gal I met when I was teaching at RED LEAD. Doesn't she look lovely in the hat. She is a very talented artist.

MJ (in the white) is a wonderul lady that I work with... I love her free SPIRIT... & she throws the best HALLOWEEN parties in all of St. Louis. She has the BIGGEST heart!

Thanks for coming along for the ride....

Blossom the GREAT

2008-05-04T17:46:00.000-07:00

This wonderful lady is the owner of this great little store in Old St. Charles, MO....

She has a wonderful store filled with beauty.

Take a look at what she had at her booth today.

In less then..........

2008-05-03T18:25:00.000-07:00

it's almost tommorrow. I have the itch bad. I cleaned my car, packed a few snacks, grabbed my bags and I am getting the cam ready.
the truck is fueled and I am ready to go. Gosh I can't wait. I have been waiting for this for a year. I hope everything goes well.

see ya later.

2008-05-02T18:47:00.000-07:00

it's been beautiful here lately. the weather has been cooperating. I am wishing you a wonderful weekend. I will try to post my findings from Sunday as soon as I get back. Take care...

last years fest

2008-04-29T18:37:00.000-07:00

these are a few pics that I took last year in Maeystown, IL. I am getting more excited as the days go by. I already have my map in the car waiting for me. I have a friend from work attending.... HELLO MJ......I know she is probably a little more eccentric then me, but that is what I love about her. We will probably have a great time. Anyone want to come along... I will meet you on highway 40 bright an early... show starts at 9:00 and I want to be there on time.

MJ I can't wait for this fun trip to start.....

Michel if you read this do you want to come along?

Missy I will see ya there....

I hope I don't forget the camera...

AT

Fruehlingfest in Maeystown, IL

2008-04-27T17:59:00.000-07:00

I found these pics (THEY ARE NOT MINE) on the net from last years fest in Maeystown, Il. It is this coming Sunday, May 4th from 9 to 4. It's a one day deal. I went last year and LOVED IT. It's at least one hour from ME here in O'fallon, MO. So if you live closer for example if you reside around 270 and 40 it should probably be at least 30 to 40 minutes for you. Try to attend if you can even if it's just to enjoy the beautiful day.

Hope to see ya there, if GOD permits.

Love,

AT

Auction findings part deux

2008-04-26T18:00:00.000-07:00

here are a few more things that I won. I belive I won these old cameras for $2.50....I could not leave them behind. I don't care if they work or not...they will be used for decorating. Below are a few postcards that I won as well.

And to share in my winnings, if you are a cat lover, if you leave me a comment.... YOU....me? Yes YOU... can receive in the mail a cute cat
v-day card that actually moves his forehead to make his eye brows move up and down.

nothing against cats, but I would rather mail it to someone that really likes cats and will enjoy the vintage card.

leave me a comment. I will then draw a name and if you are the lucky winner I will mail it to YOU this week.

tomorrow is flea day and I do plan to attend so stay tuned to see if I find some eye candy I can take pictures of.

auction winnings

2008-04-26T17:47:00.000-07:00

so today right after the meeting with the real estate person, I remembered that the monthly auction at my local VFW hall was going on. So I told hubby and boys so long and went to see if there was anything left that I could possibly bid on. Here are a few things that I was able to pick up. The middle pic is the design that is on the cake stand. The last pic is a card that I won with some V-day post cards. Right above this post will be some more things that were still there waiting for me.

the visit

2008-04-26T04:37:00.000-07:00

for the last two days, right after work, I have been busting my --- trying to get this house organized for the real estate agents, that will be arriving today at 9:00 a.m., to check out our house and tell us what we need to do or not do so that we can put our house up for sale. I swear I must have been really tired last night because I don't remember even moving or waking up like I usually do during the night.

Wish us luck. I will have to post pics of my clean little house. Bare to the bones. A little bit of me still shines through, but I have been putting MY stuff away slowly. Getting it ready for the next adventure.

AT

Spring and Home news

2008-04-22T18:46:00.000-07:00

It's finally here and by the looks of it summer is right around the corner. I took these pictures of my garden this past Sunday while hanging out in the yard and enjoying the beautiful day.

This is one of my favorite plants and I would really like to take it with me when I move. I truly enjoy the little flowers that bloom - they look like bleeding hearts. Hence the name BLEEDING HEART PLANT.

Did we find a home in Illinois? Not yet.... Moving the contents of a whole house to another city is not an easy task. Looked around at different areas like Schaumburg, Naperville, Willowbrook, Aurora just to try and get some ideas, but we will probably look into a house in more detail once I have moved. Hubby has started his job and has been travelling. I am handling that much better then I thought. Work, kids, school, sports....to be honest don't know how single moms/dads do it, but I give anyone out there, that is single with children, 100% of my admiration. Hats off to you!.....

Well, I will leave you with this post. Looking forward to going to Maeystown, IL next weekend and I promise I will try and take some pics to share with you.

Just Me

Splendid flea finds

2008-04-20T18:54:00.000-07:00

I knew it was going to be a beautiful day here in MO so I got up extra early to attend my local flea. As soon as I arrived at around 7:00 I was really surprised to see tons of people already shopping. My first thought was, I guess they were all anxious, as I was, to have our flea be in full effect plus the cooperation of the weather helped tremendously. The first vendor I went to had tons of 1920 photographs. I LOVE the 1920s. I always say I am reincarnated from that era. So here are a few pics of my Sunday morning finds.

There was another gentleman that had some great stuff for example ledgers, but already have some so I passed. I should have bought one, but I really can't be buying so many things since I am still packing.

back from my trip

2008-04-13T19:00:00.000-07:00

I am back..... hello anyone out there....?

2008-04-09T19:55:00.000-07:00

Is Spring finally here? We have had a few nice days here in MO, but the rain does not seem to go away. Looks like we have a few trees blooming.... I am on my way to Chicago to go celebrate a birthday and also to go house hunting. Will try to attend a flea while I am there. If that does not happen then I will hopefully be back in MO before Sunday to attend my local one.

Wishing you a great weekend!

2008-04-07T20:43:00.000-07:00

1800 cupbard (I don't think I spelled that right).....yes I know I am moving and I should be getting rid of stuff instead of buying right..... WRONG! at an estate sale this weekend this was one of my finds. I could not leave it behind. It was just right and if it had glass in front it would have been even better, but you know what it's just perfect as it is. It is a great color and it has the right shabbyness to it. I also found these embroidered pillow shams that I have already washed and am saving them for when my mom comes down in May and keeps me company until I move in June.

I had a garage sale Saturday. Some of our stuff found new owners and some of it is getting donated or given away.

For all of you that live in St. Louis..... You can't miss the Fruehlingfest on May 4th..... it's a must go to. It actually reminds me of the Country Living Fair I went to in Chicago two years ago, but not as big. I have been saving my money for this as the vendors I saw two years ago had some really great stuff.....

Need to stop buying....need to stop buying..... I believe it evens out... donate and give away equals buy before I leave MO. I believe if my hubby read this he would say you have lost your MARBLES! Oh well that's the shop a holic in me....

2008-04-06T07:11:00.000-07:00

a few more pics of more of my finds. I love this new body form that I came across recently and down below. Some old shutters, old linen and a vintage millinery rose................

Michel Murphy's Art

2008-03-30T18:38:00.000-07:00

Michel wanted to thank you for your very beautiful SPRING art you made for me. I love the new Tim Holtz crackle paint you used. Thanks again and I hope the pics I took does it justice.

2008-03-28T20:47:00.000-07:00

2008-03-28T20:46:00.000-07:00

couldn't leave her behind!

broken dollie parts

2008-03-27T16:36:00.000-07:00

broken dollie parts......it's a good thing. taking pics of some of my favorite finds before it's packed away for a couple of months. hopefully we will find a house soon after I move to Naperville, Il in June. im going to be antsy........ but decorating will have to be put on hold for a few months.

All Night Flea Market - Wheaton, IL

2008-03-25T17:43:00.000-07:00

So I have been searching Illinois for their flea markets. I love my little flea here in M.O., but I can't take it with me right. I found this one listed below. It is in Wheaton, IL . It's an all nighter. WOW..... would I be falling asleep while shopping. I never can stay up past 11:00. If you have attended this flea please drop me a note. I would love to meet people in the Chicago Land area that enjoy flea markets as much as I do.... Maybe we can get together and attend.

ALL NIGHT FLEA MARKET
Saturday Aug 23th 20085pm to 4am
EXCITING AND MASSIVE!!!RANKED #5 of the Top TenWorld's BestFleaMarkets

too busy to play

2008-03-24T18:09:00.000-07:00

I have been toooo busy to play that I have not had a chance to take new pics or even make anything. Well I really can't create much because most of my stuff has been packed away.

If you live in MO there are a few events that are coming that are worth your time. The GYPSY Caravan is coming I believe on May 26th and also the beautiful garden/antique show in Maeystown IL is right around the corner May 4th I believe. I have been saving my money for that. Last year it was really beautiful so I believe it should be even better this year. My favorite little store in St. Charles will have a spot there and I love all her shabby decor. Blossom's favorite show I believe her son said. Well worth the 45 to 1 hour drive.

Hopefully soon I will be able to take some new pics. I am getting antsy, but there is tons of stuff to be packed.

Hope you had a wonderful Easter. Many blessings to you and yours.

Sincerely,

Angelica

Lovely

2008-03-18T16:40:00.000-07:00

I bought this old bottle with this beautiful image on it at the flea a week or two ago. I love it. Just wanted to give you a head up on my move. I guess I will be leaving MO the first week of June. it's offical. Husband starts soon and I will stick around with my children to the end of the school year. Hopefully I will get to see a few of you before I leave. I guess it's all happening. Never thought that I would ever be going back home. I always thought that I would be going home as an elderly woman or in my casket.

Thank you GOD for this wonderful surprise.

P.S.

2008-03-16T18:44:00.000-07:00

I saved this from one of my recent fortune cookies I got. Fits right in with what is going on with my life right now.

on the edge

2008-03-16T17:45:00.000-07:00

Wow am I tired and I have just started packing. I have been in this house for 11 years and really did not think I had so much but now that I have started to dig through layers of stuff gosh am I ready to just forget about moving. Well I really can't because the job has been accepted by my hubby. Packing is not easy and not fun. In a way I am glad that I am doing this because I am ready to give a bunch of stuff away. Donate, give away and maybe have a garage sale or two. Believe me I would rather be out there having fun or creating a thing or two, but this has to be done and it will probably take over my free time for the next couple of months. So I thought I would post this pic I took recently to show you how on the edge I have been lately. I will be so happy when we are finally moved and settled in.

There is no place like HOME!

2008-03-06T17:08:00.000-08:00

Yes, the news is out.... CHICAGO here I come. St. Louis has been very good to me and my family of four. It's bittersweet, but GOD has decided that it's time to go home. I left Chicago 12 years ago. Had never left home before. I was excited to lead a new life happily married, free from my past and in love. A new beginning. To be honest it took me a while to get used to living in MO. I was a city girl. South Side Girl. Yes it was tough, but time passed and I began to love my life here as well. When my husband got a call a couple months ago asking him to interview for this new position I was shocked. Chicago.... You mean moving back HOME!....The home that I left 12 years ago. Back to the families and friends we left behind. YES of course....but when the news starts settling in your brain and the tears come...... why now? why now? What is ahead for us? Why are we going back now?

Don't get me wrong, I am happy to be going and I thank GOD everyday. There is a little part of me that wonders why now? I am not the same person I used to be. Will they like me? I have been away so long. Can I be a city girl again? Can I handle family problems? Will my friends like me as they used to before.

I am not that same girl that left Chicago back in 97. The girl that was never away from her element. The independent girl, the dancer, the rebel.

I am coming home a woman and I am bringing with me a family of four along with a dog. I am coming home a grown up girl that enjoys peace and spending time at home. I am coming home a soccer mom. A woman that has to deal with anxiety because sometimes she wears her heart on her sleeve and can't handle the stress of life.

My husband says this is a new chapter of our lives. YES it is I say........

So I tell you THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME! YES I am going back HOME.

Angelica

Is this shabby or what.

2008-03-05T18:55:00.000-08:00

I love this... it's a little glass table that I have in my living room. I don't know who were the original owners or if it's even from someone here in the US. I bought this maybe a year ago at my favorite little store in Old St. Charles. It's shabbyness at it's finest.

beautifully chipped!

a few flea market finds

2008-03-04T14:56:00.000-08:00

just wanted to share a few things that I purchased at my local flea. this past weekend was the date when usually all the outside vendors start coming to sell. plus the weather was wonderful. can you believe it was 80 and today it has been snowing all day practically. Well, let me get back to what I was blogging about. I scored a beautiful photo album filled with wonderful pictures from I believe maybe the 1920s to 1930s. As soon as I opened it and saw all the wonderful pics, I knew this was not going to stay behind. I will post another picture soon that is one of my most favorites. You will love it as well.

I also ran into a lady that was selling tons of buttons and old keys. these are a few of the buttons I purchased. I love the old buttons with bling the most. I had a great time. my son always goes with me. it's our special time. at 10 he enjoys going to the flea. I grew up going to the markets in Chicago with my parents. I am very happy that my son is enjoying attending as well. call it a family tradition. I will post more pics of some other great finds.

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sHe DReaMt oF spRing!

2008-03-02T18:23:00.000-08:00

1900 Journal

2008-03-02T18:11:00.000-08:00

about two or three months ago, at an auction, I won a box that contained this wonderful journal. I did not know it was in there. two ladies approached me wanting the journal, but I did not sell it. it is very interesting. it's basically contains information of Mr. Woodard's life and struggles here in St. Louis back in the 1900s. he wrote about the big fire that took place in downtown St. Louis. he wrote about an Admiral Dewey and his wife. he also mentioned his struggles with work and how much he would make which if I remember correctly I think he said his weekly wages were around $15.00 to $16.00. he then would send some of this money to a woman named Anna. he mentioned his wheels which I believe he was referring to his bike.

I went to get it appraised today to see if it had any value and it does not. even though it has no monetary value it's a treasure to me. Mr. Woodard only wrote in this journal for six months. Jan to June and then there was no more........

I wish I would know more about him. did he go back home? did he stay and live here the rest of his life. the last comments he entered were that he had gotten sick. I hope nothing terrible happened to him, but I will never know...................

Lost and then found

2008-03-01T05:48:00.000-08:00

New millinery hat that was just added to my collection. I love it's green velvet ribbon. Plus the cute strawberries. Flea market starts tomorrow. It's supposed to be a nice day. I am so excited. I heard that St. Charles, IL has a toooo die for flea market. If we move to Chicago, we will be moving close to that area. O'Hare airport is what we are thinking. I also know that there is one in Sandwich, IL. I will miss my flea market here for sure since I already have befriended some vendors. I hope you enjoy these pics of some of my recent finds.

Cest Tres Belle

2008-02-27T16:20:00.000-08:00

This past weekend I ran into this estate sale that was in my area. Sometimes estate sales can be very depressing especially when you enter someones home and everything is in a disaray like this home. This woman had been an antique dealer and did not want to deal. She knew how much her stuff cost and wanted her rightfull money. This is one of the beauties that I found. She had others and now I regret not buying the bridesmaid with the blue dress as well. She had a bunch of great stuff all over the place, but it would have to stay behind since it was very highly priced.

Yummie

2008-02-26T18:10:00.000-08:00

Hot chocolate on a cold blah day is my favorite kind of pick me up..... even though by the time I left this great little cafe on Cherokee Street my stomach was so upset. It was well worth it!

2008-02-19T17:20:00.000-08:00

I found this beautiful piece of sleeve last year at the flea. it was only a piece. Would of loved to see if it came from a dress or a shirt. Does not matter though it's still beautiful.

2008-02-17T07:16:00.000-08:00

to celebrate the new blog name I made this little dress. I am ready to start wearing some skirts. I am not a dress wearer, but I love me some skirts and some cute shoes to go along with them.

Blog Name Change

2008-02-16T17:18:00.000-08:00

I have been contemplating for a while now of changing the name of my blog.... I guess I just got tired of BE TRUE BE U.......... so since Spring is just right around the corner and my local flea will be in full effect at the beginning of Spring I have decided to change the name of my blog to........... SHE DREAMT OF SPRING.........

2008-02-16T14:51:00.000-08:00

hats and life stuff

2008-02-14T15:25:00.000-08:00

well v-day is almost over and now it's time to start looking towards the next day off or holiday. i wanted to share with you the vintage millinery hats i was lucky enough to get this past weekend. They are truly cute.

the weather was actually nice today and I am ready for spring to come. the flea is calling my name. they are predicting snow this weekend. if it doesn't show up i will be on my way to my local flea. i have the itch bad. i might be addicted to the thrill of the hunt.

another thing that is pending is my move back to Chicago..... if GOD decides that this is the best for us we will be leaving MO soon to go back home. I am so used to living here now and I know I will miss it, but with my parents getting older I believe it's time to move back.

should we stay or should we go? such a hard decision. I will be happy if I stay, but I will also be happy to go home. home won't be in Chicago it will be in suburbia.... I am not a city girl anymore. I enjoy the suburbs. 11 years ago I would never had said that. things change I suppose.

will keep you udpated....... xoxoxoxoxo Just ME

February 14th

2008-02-13T19:10:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine Day !
From my family to you.

POST CARDS ARE IN!

2008-02-11T17:28:00.001-08:00

I am so excited and wanted to share with you that I finally got the guts to make postcards of some of my pictures I have on my blog. I AM TRULY EXCITED.... They came out wonderful.

Linda Harre any advice on how to try and sell them?

JLO thanks for always believing in me!

Now do I have the guts to sell them and would they sell at $3.50??????

Any advice would be wonderfully accepted.

Thank you,

Angelica

Auction Update

2008-02-10T17:58:00.000-08:00

I attended a local auction Saturday. At first I debated if I should go, I have a bad habit of doing that. I get all excited and then at the last minute sometimes decide well maybe not. I am so happy I went. It was a great time. I didn't get to win that many things because there were some pretty hardcore bidders there. There were a couple of people that were bidding for the same things I wanted. I was outbid a couple of times. This is one of the old valentiens that I did win. There was this wonderful old scrapbook full of vintage valetine postcards... truly a treasure, but there were these two ladies that really wanted it... The scrapbook went for $50.00 and actually I only had $50.00 on me and there was lunch to buy and other great things to purchase so the ladies won it. They also won another hanful of postcards and then they also were bidding on another set, but they were outbid by a gentlemen that was interested in all things paper. I did get some milk glass and a few milinery hats that I will take pictures of soon. I won this great pink shabby round table and only got it for $2.50..... yes $2.50, but that is because there were no women out on the patio and the men did not seem to want a distressed pink table so I was the lucky winner...... all in all, fun was had and that's okay you can't win them all right?

There is always a next time!

more and more and more

2008-02-07T16:44:00.000-08:00

a few more pics taken this past weekend. I will be attending an auction this weekend. This will be my third. I might be becoming a pro. Can't wait! I wonder what treasures will be found. I will share my exciting adventures when I get back.

Have a great weekend.

Love, Angelica

Which one is my favorite... Not sure

2008-02-05T18:08:00.000-08:00

Here are a few more pictures that I took over the weekend. I think I like them all so I did not know which one to choose. I'm thinking these would be great cards and post cards as well. If the ones that come back from Flickr come out good then these will become postcards to.....

Just Me,

Angelica Torrez

as recent as yesterday

2008-02-03T16:20:00.000-08:00

yesterday I took a drive to this, new to me, little shop in old St. Charles where they were having a winter sale. i found this beautiful bright pink vintage hat with ole millinery flowers and a bunch of thread bobbins in a jar. how exciting.... so I ran home to start playing with my camera. I will post a few more pics next.......

oh by the way, I finally got the guts to make postcards of some of my pics. now will I have the guts to sell them? stay tuned.............

2008-02-02T06:40:00.000-08:00

just when I thought the weather was going to start getting warmer we got hit with snow. That's okay because I did not have to go into work yesterday and I got to play with my camera and spend extra time with my boys.

Have a great day!

Just Me

It's FEBRUARY 1st.......the month of love

2008-02-01T07:12:00.000-08:00

I won this little pair of love birds at a recent auction. They are surrounded by a little plastic picket fence. When you move the little door back and forth it makes this little pair move towards each other and kiss........ How adorable and just in time for this for month.

I hope you enjoy.......

Pucker UP!

the little book is finis....

2008-01-31T14:43:00.000-08:00

Michel, Hope this looks appealing to you. I need to add a few more little touches, but as of today your little v-day book is complete. I will try to send it to you soon. I am glad it turned out the way it did. Hope you enjoy it when you receive it.

Love,

just me

Calling Michel Murphy

2008-01-28T16:33:00.000-08:00

Your book is in the making. I know the colors do not look typical for V-Day, but my friend Michel likes blue so you know who cares. I will embelish with red and pink. I am almost done with the embelishing. Three more pages to go and this little book will be ready for Feb 14th's delivery date.

Hope you enjoy it Michel.

Happy Heart day to YA!

Just ME

vintage flowers/pins

2008-01-28T16:20:00.000-08:00

Since this Sunday was kind of nice, I decided to take a drive to my local flea. There was some great finds to be bought, but I only bought a few things. I got a handful of these flowers for 50C and the pins I think were six for both. I love the bling of old pins and if their priced reasonably then their coming home with me. I am itching so much to start going to the fleamarket again on Sundays. Wish this winter weather would start going away soon.

Love,

Just ME

2008-01-26T21:03:00.000-08:00

Adorable babies

2008-01-23T19:23:00.000-08:00

Here are a few of my dollies I have sitting in my living room. They are probably not as scary as the other cutie I posted in December. I love them and would not give them up for anything.

Joys are our Wings!

2008-01-17T18:15:00.000-08:00

Joys are truly our wings. What are your joys?

Maybe a nice cup of tea, a vintage picture, treasure found, quiet minute cuddled under your favorite blanket? Perhaps a good ole piece of chocolate while reading your favorite magazine....

What are your joys?

Whatever it may be ENJOY!

2008-01-13T08:14:00.000-08:00

more valentine..... Now that I am feeling much better I will start mailing a few of my little creations to get you in the V-Day spirit.