APPLE WAGON DAY TRIP

How was your weekend?  What a weekend I had.  A few church buddies and myself took a day trip Saturday to my favorite shopping spot (well, I have A LOT of favorite shopping spots) but this is my newest found only last summer by chance. 



Located on 1-70 (Exit 155) in Williamsburg, Missouri



The Apple Wagon is a HUGE antique mall with the added bonus of a HUGE Garden Decor and Home Decor Outlet. It's like a one stop shopping center.  No matter what you are in the market for you can get it here (well, almost).  Whether you are in the market for antique dishware (or just about any other vintage or antique treasure--

How about some depression glassware?

If you're not interested in vintage dishware, how about some new, beautiful FIESTAWARE (in every color of the rainbow)--

Or maybe you are in the market for some Country style decor--

How about some cottage style decor--

How about a cloche or some garden style decor--

They have glass cloches, chicken wire cloches,
french style cloches, small cloches and large cloches
they have just about any cloche you can imagine
(all at very LOW PRICES!)

Apple Wagon always has a large selection of garden style decor.
They have birds, bird cages, bird houses, framed art and too much
more to mention.  OOOHH, HOW I LOVE THIS PLACE!

Are you in the market to throw together a new spring floral?  How about shopping Apple Wagon's floral warehouse for just the right bouquet--

They have just about any floral stem you can imagine and some of them
starting at just .49.  I think the most expensive one I saw was just
$4.99 (these are high quality and cheaper than Wal-mart!)  AMAZING!

They also have tons of premade floral arrangements (not pictured).  From wreaths to standing arrangements and anything in between.  All at very low prices.

Or maybe you are just in the mood for spring.  Gardening fever has taken over and you just can 't wait to get outside.  If so, Apple Wagon is sure to have a little something just in case you want to get a head start decorating your garden this year. 



They have planters, wrought iron garden furniture,
wrought and wood gazebos, lots of adorable garden animal decor
and, if you are a rooster lover, you have to come check out
their metal rooster garden art which come in a variety of sizes.

Anyway,  I wish I could've gotten some more pictures but I was too busy admiring EVERYTHING and making my WISH LIST.

Surprisingly, I only bought a few items.  Oh sure there was so much more I wanted to buy, but I don't think the gazebo would've fit in the van, rofl.  However, I did purchase a beautiful new runner for my buffet...

(oh drats, I didn't realize the shade on my lamp was crooked when I
snapped this shot), must've happened when I swapped out the
runners, lol.

This beautiful runner only set me back $6.99
How's that for a bargain

Don't you just love the colors?  My old runner was a beautiful cream Mattelasse style which was gorgeous but this just adds so much color.  I really love it.  (awww, I could've used this as a meta monday pic but I forgot to take a before shot, lol); I guess I was so excited and anxious to see how it would look.  Do you ever do that?

I also picked up a couple floral stems to make an arrangement for my little screened porch.  I chose a pink flowering dogwood stem ($3.99) and another pretty little green flowering stem ($1.99) (not sure what kind of flower it is) to put in a little bird cage I had at home. 

Notice the sunshine?  I love it!

Although you really can't tell from these pics, the dogwood matches the pattern on the cushion covers that I made from a cute little tablecloth I found at a thrift store last year.  I think I only paid 50 cents for it.  Now if I just had a little birdie to nest here it would be complete. 

The ride home was really exciting.  After stopping to have a mexican lunch (one of my favs) we stopped at a beautiful antique and gift boutique in Owensville, Missouri.  We spent more than an hour browsing their goods, and my what an assortment of treasures they had (unfortunately, and although I really wanted to, I couldn't get any pics there) but, if you are ever in the area you really must stop at YESTERYEAR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES for a peak.  You won't be disappointed!

...and last, but not least, on our little day trip we stopped at a little thrift shop in Owensville, where I hit PAY DIRT...I found nearly a four piece place setting of PB Emma dinnerware for a grand total of (ARE YOU READY FOR THIS)...$3.50 (happy dance).  Although the set was missing the cereal bowls and two mugs, I am still totally thrilled at my bargain. 

This is very hard to read as my camara does not have a good
automatic focus, but I assure you this is PB Emma

Can you see the price tags on these.  I paid .50 per plate, .25 per salad plate
and .25 per mug (UNBELIEVABLE)

Right now this dinnerware on PB's website for a complete 16 piece set is retailing for $159.00.  I think I got a great deal!!!

If you are ever in the Missouri area put Apple Wagon on your PLACES TO GO list.  The following is a link to their website and directions if you are ever in the area.  http://www.applewagonhome.com/

I've joined Marti at A STROLL THRU LIFE for her TABLETOP TUESDAY party.  Why don't you take a little stroll over there to see all the beautiful tabletops our fellow bloggers have put together.  Just CLICK THE PICK to go to her blog. 

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

LOOKY WHAT I HAVE!

Today I am linking up with Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show & Tell Friday (thanks Cindy for hosting such a great party and for your amazing blog. P.S. I just love your home). 

I just love my new little OLD house. She was built in 1939 which makes her 71 years old, but she has aged quite well, I might add.  My post for today is to show you just a few of her little vintage treasures.  First on the list are these beautiful vintage glass doorknobs. 

Every door in the house is fitted with these beauties.

 They each have a keyhole with fitted brass plate and they each have their own key.

The best part is they are in actual working condition.  The old skeleten keys lock and unlock the doors (AMAZING!).

Next up is....are you ready for this....

LAUNDRY SHOOTS!!!

There is one located on each floor.  In a two-story house, with the laundry facilities in the basement, these little beauties are a God send, lol.  Now if we only had a built-in "Dumb Waiter" we wouldn't have to carry all that laundry back upstairs, rofl!!

And last, but not least, on this little Show & Tell post, this cute little built-in telephone stand (which is actually wired and ready for telephone service) 

Can't you just imagine one of those cute little french phones sitting here?  Hmmm, that just might be a plan...

Well, I hope you've enjoyed this little Show & Tell Friday post as much as I have enjoyed sharing it with you.  Ta ta for now.

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

A TISKET, A TASKET....ALL KINDS OF GIFT BASKETS

I just love creating and giving gift baskets.  They are the perfect gift for every occasion and there's not a person on earth who isn't thrilled to receive one.  I also make candy bouquets.  The kids go crazy over them (adults do too). 

I started making these sweet little gift baskets and candy bouquets for my friends and family several years ago to give as gifts for Christmas, birthdays and other special occasions.  Now I get requests for them all the time.  My friends and family want to give them as gifts too. 

Unfortunately I don't have pictures of all of the baskets and bouquets I have made but I do have a few that I thought I would share with you.  I APOLOGIZE THAT SOME OF THEM ARE SIDEWAYS.  TO VIEW THESE WITHOUT TOO MUCH STRAIN, JUST STAND ON YOUR HEAD :-}  THANKS!!!




WEDDING ROMANCE BASKET
Contents:  1 Bottle Champayne
2 Champayne Flutes
1 Picture Frame
2 Candles
Rochier Chocolates
Little Debbie's Fancy Wedding Cakes

My husband and I surprised our nephew and his beautiful new bride with these lovely wedding baskets.  These kids were broke and couldn't even afford a honeymoon so....Our gift to them was a night's stay in a nearby hotel.  Before they arrived, I asked the attendant to allow me into their room to decorate.  I left the Wedding Romance Basket on the bed along with some rose petals.  I placed the Wedding Essentials basket on the vanity in the bathroom.  They were so very surprised and they just loved the baskets. 

These two baskets provide everything needed for a wonderful romantic wedding night.






WEDDING ESSENTIALS BASKET
Contents:  Bodywash, 1 Bath puff
Trial size Shampoo, Deoderant, body lotion
2 Toothbrushes, Trial size Toothpaste
Trial size package personal care wipes

Hmmm, I feel a HOW-TO coming on...Stay tuned!

GARDENER'S DELIGHT
Contents:  1 Flower Pot
1 Pr. Garden Gloves
1 Garden Trowel
1 Hand Rake
1 Pkg. Seeds



BIRTHDAY BOUQUET
Contents: 1 Sundae Glass
Assorted Candy

GRADUATION BOUQUET
(What graduate wouldn't love this?)

SNACK BOUQUET
Contents:  6 pack favorite beverage
Individual size bags, chips, nuts
Slim Jims, assorted candy bars
(THE MAN OF THE HOUSE WOULD LOVE THIS!)

I have also made a my own edible arrangements of fruit; however, I only have pictures of one arrangement.    These must be given fresh (a word of advice, do not put them in the freezer, the lettuce wilts, lol)  This is a picture of my first edible arrangement (in other words not my best work).  I have made many since but have no pictures of them.  Maybe this would be a good tutorial, hmmm.



MOTHER'S DAY ARRANGEMENT
Contents:  1 Watering can
Fresh pineapple, grapes,
strawberries (some covered in chocolate)
canteloupe, apple wedges, orange wedges
bed of lettuce



P.S.  This bouquet was given to my mother for Mother's Day "fresh"
These pictures were taken several hours later, sadly the lettuce had already wilted and
most of the Chocolate covered Strawberries had already been eaten, lol.  SORRY!

If you would be interested in a tutorial on one of these, email me or post a comment.  I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

You may be wondering whatever possessed sweet little ol' me to name my blog HOBNOBBERS, ETC.

What exactly is a hobnobber and why would anyone name a blog after one?  Well, the definition for Hobnobber is this...an informal social mix, especially with those of higher social status. 

Basically, a mix of two different social classes (like, fancy and flea/shabby and chic).  So why did I name my blog this?  Because it's the name of my future fancy flea (which will be located in my shabby little backyard studio below).

I have longed to have my own little fancy flea shop
for as long as I can remember and now I have a place for one.

I love taking old worthless things, repurposing them and making them new again.  Turning trash into treasure.  I call it hobnobbing.  Old stuff rubbing elbows with the new.  And so the name I chose a while back for my own little fancy flea is Hobnobbers, Etc.  I figured it was only fitting to name my blog the same.

First Things First

Can you tell I am new to blogging? There's not a lot of fancy smancy goin' on here; well, at least not yet, but wait, one of these days (hopefully soon) I will figure out exactly what I'm doin' here and then maybe I'll have a blog I can be proud of, lol.... 

I call this post FIRST THINGS FIRST....because....This is my very FIRST blog and my very FIRST post (aren't you just so proud of me) :-)  I didn't even know what a blog was until just a few short months ago. 

You see late last year we sold our beautiful modern mansion for this cute little OLD charmer of a house and, since I'd never owned (or decorated) a beauty quite like this, I went in search of some ideas to fixer her up...



Ain't she a beauty?



Ohhhh yes, that is a real working fireplace!
HAPPY DANCE!!!!


This little house is just so full of character. 
Don't you just love these gorgeous built-ins?
And how about the arched entranceways.  I'm in LOVE!

So, of course, where did I go to get those ideas....I went online!  That's when I discovered some of the most beautiful websites (blogs) I'd ever seen.  Inspiration everywhere!!! Between Happy to Design, Between Naps on the Porch, Mary's Meanderings and toooooo many more to list, I fell in love with this blog thing and just had to try one for myself.  (How do you think I am doing so far?) I must say it's fairly easy.  Of course, I am only saying that as a novist as I have no idea what I am doing, lol! :-}

 Yummy little COUNTRY kitchen

I must say with all the inspiration photos I've come across on all your beautiful decorating blogs I still find myself at a loss of just how I want to decorate my little jewel box.  I love all styles (well except for minimalist style, lol) and it's just so hard to choose one.  Like I said, I've mainly lived in those cookie cutter modern mansions that just about any style will do, but this house is different.  I want it to be just perfect.  Maybe you all can help me here.  How should I dress this little lady?  Should she be in traditional style, cottage style or shabby chic.  What about country french?  TOO MANY CHOICES!  My brain is smoking already.

I think this adorable little screened porch was what sold me on this house.
I just know it will be my most favorite room of all!

Since moving in I have managed (between working a full time job, being a full-time wife and mother of two) to get a few rooms cleaned and painted.  So today I am joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphasis Monday. (Thanks Susan for your beautiful blog and a great party)



I chose a warm tan/taupe color by Royal Paints called "Wicker" from their historic home collection for the living room and dining room.  It's slightly darker than what I had in mind but it is just simply rich and beautiful  (what do you think?).

Dining Room in "Wicker"

 

Oh yes, that bright pink color was found behind the ugly wallpaper
(dreadful isn't it?  WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?)

And....for the kitchen I went with a daring, show stopping, RED.  I have never painted a room red, but what the heck, it's only paint.  I think she turned out okay, what do you think? 

As far as decorations, I have thrown a few things from the old house up, but I haven't taken any pictures (yet, but as soon as I do I'll share).  I'm just one of those types who believe that the walls could be falling down but a house just isn't a home until there's a little something on the walls, rofl ;-).   I've used some of the decor from our other house, some of which is just not quite right for this beautiful lady, but someday......dreaming, dreaming, dreaming....she will be drop dead GORGEOUS! (Of course, that will be with all YOUR help!)  Hope to post some more transformation pictures later.  Ta ta for now.

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!