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Junk Gypsy Prom

I only have a few photos of the Junk Gypsy Prom, it gets so busy that I have to stay in my booth, and only get to run to the Junk Gypsy tent for a few minutes. This is my new friend Melissa in her prom outfit-super cute! and me in my altered slipdress I made for Prom. It was way way cold, so I had to wear 2 jackets over it. It is usually hotter than Haites here, so I only packed shorts and warm weather clothes. Well, I needed alot more than that this time! The slipdress is dyed, and then I sewed some tattered crochet doily's and a petticoat on the bottom. It was really cute.

I had to take a photo of these cuties in their prom attire. There were about 10 more gals dressed like this in their group. Love the color!

These ladies made their own burlap chaps-great idea! Love their hats too!

And this is crazy Bobby, my business partner with the tin tile jewelry we make. He put this outfit together-it's "Me,Myself, and I". Some customers of his brought him the 2 doll heads that they said looked like him. So he put them on some get up and wore them on his shoulders all night. Everyone wanted  their photo with him. Goofy, I know!

And this is Miranda's tourbus leaving on friday morning after prom. They made a VIP tent for her, and I'm such a dork I didn't even see it until it was too late. Or I guess even realize what it was. Probably a good thing, I would've been trying to take pics of it with her in it. LOL I saw her several times shopping at Zapp Hall where I set up, and then she came into my trailer, but I didn't ask for a picture because you could tell she was trying to be as incognito as possible. I can respect that. Just having the short conversation we had was enough for me. 

And no trip home from Texas is complete without a stop at Cracker Barrel in Las Cruces, lol. My ankles and legs were swollen like cantalopes by the time we got here, so we stopped for awhile to put my legs up . Driving 22 hours straight can be a bummer on your circulation. I have to give a huge thank you to my partner in crime-traveling gypsy friend-Heidi of Paris Montana. She was a great nurse, bringing me aspirin,water, and scolding me to go to the doctor. All the while taking care of her mama's dog too-Monique, who was stressed with the trip too. We were a lively bunch for sure! Oh yea, and we almost got kicked out of the Hampton Inn in La Grange,TX! That's a good story  too. Ask me about it the next time you see me at a show. Somehow our trips to TX almost always involve an altercation with someone and the police. LOL One day you'll see my mugshot on here! Hee hee.

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

Texas Vendors=Fabulousness!

Antiques Week in Warrenton-Roundtoo, Tx is the best of the best. There is so much imagination and creativity that happens here. Dealers go out of their minds to create innovative and gorgeous displays. Brandi and her husband Kevin of Rodeo Royalty Roadshow are two of those people. Everytime I see them at a show, they have something more amazing than the last time! They had this gypsy roulette built, and not just one.....two!! One for each of their locations in Warrenton. The bottom wheels are from an antique tractor-wagon thing. I can't remember, I was is in too much awe to listen! LOL Then they built the rest modeling after the old gypsy carts. They used reclaimed barn wood and metal findings. Totally amazing. Love it!

it's just stunning when you see it....

Here is a peek at the inside....Brandi's vision and talent are amazing. If you get the chance to see their booths or tents, make the time to check them out...

here is the inside of their giant tent at Zapp Hall

one more of the inside without anything in it...love all the old barnwood

Another one of my favorite vendors is Tony of Rust In Peace. he has no website or blog, but when you see his work, you know it's Tony's. The creates the coolest industrial salvaged lighting pieces and mirrors you'll ever see. He made 38 globe lights and sold them all during the show. He is the originator of those lights and makes them so you want to buy several at a time, and have them hanging all over your house. 

He always has these popular vintage glove molds too. His displays are always so cool, I just love photographing them.

see what I mean? too cool.

Then, we have the cream of the crop--The Junk Gypsies. I say I make a deposit with them 2 times a year- Spring and Fall. I always end up spending some change with them everytime I go. Love their displays everytime. And it's just always interesting with them, something new on the burner. Love you guys!

who doesn't want to cozy up on this bed??!!

loved these vintage gypsy-esque lamps they had hanging....

I can never resist a picture of a gorgeous statuary.

Junk Gypsy style

I have to give a special shout out to my friend Coco of Revised. She has a new and her first book out on store shelves. Congrats to her and all the hard work she put in. If you like to make jewelry, check it out, she has lots of ideas. 

some random vignettes throughout the show... love this.

This gorgeous vignette is from Relek. Kristin has a great eye for the next decorating trends. Crisp colors, and clean looks. But still mixing a bit of vintage pieces here and there.

rusty chippy gorgeousness everywhere!

I had to take a picture of this amazing pink prom dress. It was like a pretty cake. LOL

Hope you liked this pics. I didn't get to take as many as I wanted because I jsut couldn't leave my booth very often. I've got a few more to share, so check back. Prom is next!

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

 

Texas Antiques Week

So, I'm finally back from Texas Antiques Week in Warrenton,TX. It was a long,cold,fun, and crazy two weeks! I always say it's my "soul vacation". Well. I'm not sure if standing in your booth for 9 hours a day is a vacation, but it is fun when there are lots of your friends around and great food! The picture above is from my booth at Zapp Hall in Warrenton. The pastel awesome lockers didn't last past the first day. They were super cool, I sooooooo wanted to keep them. 

one more from my tent...

The Bliss Lounge, my cutie little pink trailer that was blessed by Miranda Lambert!!! Coolest, true story..... she was shopping the fields and Zapp Hall for a couple of days, and on the last day she was there, she was walking by my tent and was peeking in the trailer door, I looked over and said "get on in there! You can go inside." She says, "Really? I can go in?" Of course I said. She went on inside and said how cute she thought it was and proceeded to tell me that she has 3 Airstreams, I said "If I were you, I have 10!" Then we talked about vintage trailers for a minute or so, and she said thank you for letting me look and was on her way. Miranda was super nice, and I was just happy to have her in my trailer and a little conversation with her. I could tell she was trying to be very incognito, so she could shop for her store "The Pink Pistol" so I didn't want to bug her for a photo. 

But I did manage to get a pic of her toue bus as they were leaving on friday morning as I was walking back from breakfast. Kinda cool. 

One of my new Cowhide Industiral Cuffs. These did well at the show. I'll have some more at The Big Heap.

One of the new Tin Tile Necklaces I made for the show, love the pink heart and bead chain on this one...

And of course, the Girls are always on the road with me. 

one of my favorite mannequin heads with some of my friend Angela's Vintage Belt Headbands. These were a huge hit!

Sold the cute pink shelf and the pink prom dress. 

I made this super awesome pink cowhide cuff with the soldered Virgin photo on the front, love love the way it turned out. 

Absolutely LOVE this necklace too. It sold right away,too. And it looked gorgeous on her!

just a little vignette I put together, the pastel ticket rolls were so pretty with the birdcage...

Sweet Suzanne and her daughter stopped by the booth while at the show. They are so nice, I'm so glad they stopped by. Thanks ladies!

I had more visitors too....my mom and dad came to Texas for a few days too. Here's my dad having some lunch in the trailer. So cute!

I've got lots more photos to come, but for now this gypsy girl is tired and going to bed! Stay tuned! 

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

Flea Market Decor

I'm a little late in posting this to my blog, but here it is...back in January I picked up this copy of Flea Market Decor magazine. So, I'm flipping thru it and I see a photo of one of my set ups at a show! Mickey and Lori of The Big Heap gave the writer of the story one of my photos for the article promoting their show-The Big Heap. So cool!

This is the magazine, I know there are some copies still on newsstands. It's full of great projects and inspiration!

My photo is the one at the bottom of this page on the left, with the awesome pink dresser that I wanted to keep so bad!! And that super cool HOTEL sign ended up in a way awesome rental home in Roundtop Texas called The Vintage. Here it is, Paige Hull the owner sent me this picture after purchasing it.

You can see it in the background in the kitchen of their beautiful rental. 

Well ,just thought I would share this with you all, even though I am a bit late! Back to work for me!

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

Texas, Texas, Texas!

It's almost that time again.....Texas Antiques Week and the funnest show on earth!

I've been home creating like crazy(and got a little sick inbetween-more exhaustion than anything else!) but it's crunch time! Less than 2 weeks and we hit the road! Yippee!! This is my ad in the "bible"  SHOW DAILY to antiques week in Roundtop. This magazine has it all, if you are going pick one up! 

And a trip to Roundtop is not complete without a stop at the Junk Gypsies tent and Prom Night!! The most fun you can have!! Hope to see lots of you there!!

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

A Little Catch Up

So here's the last few weeks in a nutshell.....3 weeks ago, my son Anthony and I went up to Denver to meet Bobby to do  the Denver Gift Show. Of course, the day we leave for our 900 mile trip, this huge snowstorm comes to AZ, it actually snowed in Phx and we missed it, but we did get to see all the snow along the way in the mountains.

Here is a little bit of my jewelry table in the booth, my favorite new displays..

New feather designs, sold out right away!

I even made some feather/tin earrings. Love these to pieces!

We also completely sold out of these new crosses that I embellished. I love the way they turned out, crochet lace, and metal flowers.

My son Anthony made these pieces, and sold very well at the show  too, yippee!!

So, then 3 days after coming home from the "blizzard" in Denver, we have the 7th Ave Street Fair, and it's 80 degrees!! And I get super sick!!! I'm sick in this picture, sucks!

It was a gorgeous day, with lots of people and friends stopping by. 

The Bliss Lounge looked super cute with all the new treasures I had been collecting.

another view of my set up

a few of my newest creations I made for the show...

new Ice Resin jewelry, love these two pieces, the pictures don't do justice

I found this little truck charm, and had to make this necklace. 

I want to thank everyone who stopped by, I appreciate all of you. Now, it's getting ready for Zapp Hall, and Texas at the end of the month!! Yippee!!!

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

Wanderlust Market

This Saturday!!!! Wanderlust Market in front of Rust & Roses on 7th Ave in Phoenix. It also coincides with the 7th Ave Street Fair. 11-5 this Saturday! There will be handmade vendors and vintage/antique vendors, street fair food, games for kids, and super fabulous Classic cars for the hubby to drool over! One of my favorite festivals in the Phoenix area! I've got lots of new treasures, and picking up more this morning from a fabulous friend! (thank you) See you saturday the weather will be beautiful!!

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

Fashion Photoshoot- Paris Montana

So a few weeks back my gypsy partner in crime-Paris Montana needed some photos for her new line of clothing she has been designing. She was going to be debuting this line in Dallas at Market, and we had no time to get this done. So off we went! We had about 45 min of decent sunlight. I really wanted the pretty colors of sunset to reflect in the photos. We did 4 outfit changes and several photos of each in all of 17 minutes! It was the quickest photoshoot ever! We were our own photographers, stylists, hair and makeup and whatever else we needed done! LOL

We were doing some lifestyle shots and then some product shots as well. The funniest part is that her trailer was packed with stuff from recent shows, so she couldn't change in there, so here we are at this deserted housing development out in Queen Creek, kinda hidden and she is doing 47 thousand outfit changes in 17 minutes, it was pure high fashion, I tell ya! I'm standing with my back to her as she is doing her best to change somewhat half way in and out of her truck-perfect! LOL

We were laughing at ourselves like crazy, but we got it done ,and I must say, I love the way the pics turned out. She used some for a huge banner in her booth at Dallas, and the rest she is using for other marketing materials. These are most of the lifestyle shots..

I just wanted to share a few with you, Heidi said I could share with you all. Hope you like, I love them, love taking pictures. Keep up with her on Facebook. Lots more to come, these are just a tease!

Blissfully Yours, Tricia 

A Few New Creations

Just thought I would share a few new pieces I've been working on...Since the Fabric cuffs were a huge hit at the Dallas show a few weeks back, I thought about adding some of this super cool Scripted Burlap that I had in my stash...so you would think burlap would be too scratchy to wear on your wrist, well yes, until you sew a liner on the inside, then it's perfect! Them adding a piece of tin tile, makes the perfect combination of layering textures!

I've been wanting to add feathers to my jewelry, so this is what I came up with...love it to pieces! 

Made and sold these 2 beauties to a shop owner here in Scottsdale, love and love...making more.

These cuties were sold to a store in Solana Beach, Valentine hearts are just the best!

I did drop off a few more ALtered Fabric Hearts at Zinnias for sale in my booth.

I also listed a few of these on my Etsy shop.

and Here

Blissfully Yours, Tricia

Wanderlust

Just wanted to give you all a heads up to mark your calendars for this event here in Phoenix happening on Marh 2nd. I'll be there with the Bliss Lounge along with a Gypsy Mermaid Boat! and a few other awesome vendors. It coincides with the Melrose 7th Ave Street fair that happens once a year. &th Ave is closed down for the day and there are handmade vendors, vintage vendors, classic cars, vintage trailers, and fun stuff for the kids to do. Basically something for everyone in your family! Hope to see lots you at the show!

Blissfully Yours, Tricia