Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Leola's Christmas Open House: Part 1


My sister and I came down before the doors opened Thursday evening. 
to take photos and say Hi to all the gals.
They always know how to throw a great party.

I have to apologize for the photos,
I wear contact lens, one for far away; one for reading,
that makes for lousy camera shots.
I even tried using reading glasses and some were still fuzzy.
But I'm showing them anyway.

Hope you enjoy them thru the blur...























See that scrolly architectural piece below?
That came home with me.












































So much talent.
Janie, Kenda, Pam, Brenda, Judy, Kristi, Jan, Kelly, Linda


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More coming...
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47 comments:

  1. Julie MarieNovember 8, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Debra... just sat down with my cup of coffee to browse my favorite blogs, and yours came up first just posted!...ooh how I would love to have been there... so many pretty things... love the vintage shakers, and those made into holders... the hutch filled with china looks fabulous, and this is getting me so excited to start my vintage Christmas decorating!... thanks for sharing... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. Linda@Coastal CharmNovember 8, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Debra,
    Thank you for taking me along with you to my stunning open house...I had a blast!!!! I also wear contacts like you...each eye is for a different reason and power, so I know where you are coming from:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    What a lovely shop, Debbie! Seeing these pictures puts me right in the mood for Christmas!
    Hope you have a lovely week!
    xoxo,
    Jo

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  4. Amy ChalmersNovember 8, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I like looking through these pics for inspirational holiday ideas Deb! Thanks!

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  5. Mammabellarte Rita ReadeNovember 8, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Debra Thank you !!!! I am ready now. Love what you shared. Ciao Rita

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  6. gertie @ The Old Block HouseNovember 8, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

    So many creative ideas. I love the mini trees in candlesticks. Hopefully, some vintage trees like these will show up in my near future.

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  7. KarenNovember 8, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Just gorgeous, I love it all.

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  8. Anne LorysNovember 8, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I think you did a beautiful job on those pics, Mrs. Magoo. ;-)

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  9. PamelaNovember 8, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Deborah how beautiful! I would sooo love to shop here!

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  10. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageNovember 8, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Just look at all your beautiful ladies! Where would we all be if we couldn't use our blurry pictures! haha! Loads of pretty and wonderful ideas here!

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  11. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 8, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I think your photos turned out great. Just looking at them makes me want to go make some Christmas decorations and shop! LOL!

    Such a beautiful and inspirational shop.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  12. Wish on a WhiskerNovember 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Hi Debra~ Enjoyed your pictures. You were lucky to take them before the doors opened, for sure. I always love Leola's Open Houses. ♥~ Mandy

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  13. time worn interiorsNovember 8, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    That looks like a fun place to be! Love the photos!

    I have the same problems with my eyes! No contacts, just can't see worth a hoot! Gonna have to get some glassed soon!

    tot

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  14. d e l i g h tNovember 8, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Looks like a fun place with loads of inspiration and gift ideas!

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  15. OliveNovember 8, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    makes me want to drag out all my christmas boxes, i have a cat asleep on my lt wrist and cannot type...ikes

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  16. The French HutchNovember 8, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Debra, I'm so glad you shared this post. I'm so in the mood to pull everything out. I've already started on my tree. This will push me to go all our. The decorations are so lovely, what pretties for decorating. I'm sure it must have been fun with the gals. Thanks for the great inspiration.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  17. Rosemary@villabarnesNovember 8, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Beautiful Christmas inspiration Debra. Something for every type of decor.

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  18. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeNovember 8, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Debra, these are gorgeous pictures, and what a wonderful place to shop, you lucky girl!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  19. Pam @ FripperyNovember 8, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    All I can say is Wow! Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Amy KinserNovember 8, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What beautiful inspiration! Glad I got to come along.

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  21. ChiPPy-SHaBByNovember 8, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Absolutely LoVe... LoVe... LoVe... that chippy white wood box with ornaments!*!*!
    Jeanine Burkhardt
    P.S. YOUR Pics are FaB...

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  22. Brenda PruittNovember 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Makes me anxious to get my holiday stuff out!
    Brenda

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  23. micheleNovember 8, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    i adore that blackboard with the simple message!

    come visit anytime.

    michele

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  24. FrenchGardenHouseNovember 8, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    thanks so much for the inspiration! Everything looks so festive...makes me want to go shopping. :)

    I am always so delighted to spend a little time here, thank you Debra. xo Lidy

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  25. TardevilNovember 8, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Funny that you think the photos are funny b/c sadly, I can see them just fine. Wonder what that says about me? LOL! Great pictures. I can't wait until I can have a booth! If you only came home with one thing, congrats! I couldn't have been so well behaved!

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  26. summersundays-jwNovember 8, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I thought your pictures turned out great -- of course, everything looks a little blurry to me by this time of night. Thanks for always being there & always taking pictures. We appreciate it.

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  27. DonnaNovember 8, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Wow, I see so many beautiful things here that I love, Debra! The spool ornaments are wonderful, and I adore all of the bottle brush trees, too. I can empathize with your contact lens delima! I wear them for distance, and have to wear reading glasses over them to see anything close up. So, often when I take photos, I don't have my glasses on, and have to blindly aim, shoot, and hope for the best!

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  28. SandiNovember 8, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Well I was able to see some of the photos and the blurriness had nothing to do with it. SLOW computer so just enjoyed the ones that did load! HA!
    I love that chippy wood box with the ornaments displayed. Beautiful!!
    Blessings~

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  29. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 8, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I would go crazy in a place like this. It would all have to come home with me. Thank you so much for sharing such beautiful eye candy!

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  30. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesNovember 8, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    You had me at the first bottle brush tree, Debra! I just LOVE it all!

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  31. RebeccaNovember 8, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    So much fun... makes me want to head south!
    Blessings
    RE

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  32. Faded CharmNovember 8, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Looks like a fun sale to go to....so much inspiration:-)

    Hope you have a wonderful week!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  33. AndreaNovember 8, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Oh my gosh. I absolutely LOVE the bottle brush trees on spools...also, the display of the little acorn ornaments is soooo cute!

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  34. Gayle Page-RobakNovember 8, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    What a beautiful array of gorgeous Christmas items...breathtaking. I was especially taken by the white Buffet with the silver drawer on the top...so excellent. Hugs, Gayle.

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  35. DebbieNovember 8, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Wow! this post is loaded with wonderful images!
    I'd have bought that scroll-work piece too!
    LOVE the bottle brush trees.

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  36. Alison @ The PolohouseNovember 8, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Great pictures! Wish I lived nearby bc I would run and try to buy that tall white dresser for my daughter's room. What a sweet vintage piece and they have already painted it for me! Winning!

    Just wish I could get it here.
    :)
    xx
    Alison

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  37. VeronicaNovember 9, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Hi Debra This is just de lovely and I am feeling very Festive Moodish now...

    Veronica
    Tassles Twigs and Tastebuds

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  38. TheresaNovember 9, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Oh my friend, I see SOOOOOOOO many beautiful items that I would LOVE to have! Thanks for sharing ALL of this beauty with me! HUGS!

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  39. ClaudiaNovember 9, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    What gorgeous photos, Debra! I am absolutely sure I would have spent hours there. The piece you took home with you is drop dead perfect!

    xo
    Claudia

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  40. Lynn StevensNovember 9, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I would so shop tgere, Love all the inspiration! I posted bottlebrush trees today too! Great minds! LOL
    hugs Lynn

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  41. Sandi~A Cottage MuseNovember 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Ok...seeing these beautiful displays is getting me excited to start decking my halls...although I will wait til after Thanksgiving! Thanks for letting us browse with you Debra!

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  42. DortheNovember 9, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Dear Debra- I love the little white trees, the shakers,and the little shelf--and oh so many other things-such beautiful photoes, filled with christmas inspiration-Thank`s :)
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  43. Kathy Owen, Petticoat JunktionNovember 9, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Hi Debra, Just wanted to say I love all the Christmas decor pictures. Now I'm in the Christmas mood.

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  44. Cottage and BroomeNovember 9, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I love the bottle trees, so cute. I collect them for my holiday displays. Thanks for sharing, Laura Cottage and Broome

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  45. Small Holdings FarmNovember 10, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Great Holiday displays...gave me some great ideas for my Winter Barn Sale in December. Stop by my blog for a great Driftwood Sailboat Give-A-Way. Would love to hear from you. Sherron
    http://smallholdings.blogspot.com

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  46. pattieNovember 19, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I just popped in here and OH MY I love your blog. I am so enjoying, need a little enjoyment righty now thanks!

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  47. Amber Lyon FergusonDecember 17, 2020 at 5:55 PM

    I want everything 9 years later! Vintage never ages!

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