~ White Ruffles & Two Giveaways ~

I thought I would share a few photos of the apron

I am in the process of finishing.
This one is my giveaway for June,
but I'm planning to give another one away this month!!

Lots of  white ruffles!!

I've already had a request to make another one.

By my husband :))

I must, lol!!

So, I too shall have one!! 

This one belongs to

Courtney at

~French Country Cottage~

Congratulations Courtney!!!

Ruffles Everywhere!!

In the pockets and around the neck...

Down the sides...

Around the bottom.

**I will be giving another apron away**

 when I reach 500 "likes" or "fans" on Facebook!!

I hope you'll enter for a chance to win!!

Here's all you have to do...

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* Become a follower

* Leave a sweet lil comment :))

* Become a fan of Michella Marie on Facebook

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You can even share it on FB or Tweet it if you like!

{But not necessary to be entered}
Doing this will also enter you into all of my giveaways
that I have here!!

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This month I will be giving away an apron from the

Shabby Cowgirl as well!!

Her work is amazing!!

If you've never seen it you have to check her out.

She is on facebook under Shabby Cowgirl!!

(LOVE her name too!!)

I've already ordered one for me and one for a lucky follower/fan :))

You won't want to miss out on this!!

I promise!!

If you like vintage prints and girly girl designs,

then you'll LOVE her work!!

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Here's a few random photos of my booth.
Just because I love it so :))

Looking kinda sparse!!!

The top of the booth

The expansion, lol!!

I love all the ruffles!!

White ruffled lampshade

(front)

(Back)

Or vice versa, lol

Which ever you prefer :))

Shabby white frames

Creamy nightstands

Mailbox with a rose applique

Shelf with rose applique

Cake stand

Repurposed lid business card holder

Vintage sewing cabinet

I would love to have you come visit in person or online at

The Gypsy Caravan

LOVE FROM TEXAS!!!

Michella

Come see Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday!!

A Beach Cottage for Good Life Wednesday

Cindy at Show and Tell Friday

Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

Alison at Stuff and Nonsense for Fridays Unfolded

New Tent at The Gypsy Caravan

We finally made the time to get the tent up for the new booth, The Gypsy Caravan!!

It was a challenge and we were not 100% happy with it.

I could tell Tony (my brother) was discouraged by it so I tried not to make a huge deal out of it.

{If I was doing it alone, I would've ripped it down and started over, lol... but that's just me :}

I wouldn't dare ask or even suggest it to him since he is basically the one doing all the work!!

I really do appreciate all of his help!!  I couldn't do it without him!! 

Some areas didn't have enough fabric to do exactly what we wanted,

but we were able to make it work... for now ;))

We wanted it higher, but it just wasn't possible with the shortage of fabric.

Oh well... live and learn, right???

I'm so glad we didn't rip it down.

 A few days after we put it up I made a trip back up there to put more items in the booth,

and It really looked good.  It was such a relief!!

The massive armoire in the back is around 9 ft. tall so it gives you some idea of the size of the tent.

We have lots of new furniture and other items in the booth.

This is a hutch that Tony built.  It's an awesome piece.

On the back wall is on of many mirrors that is new.

Vintage matching dresser and vanity.

Both with original mirrors.

Little side table that I painted blue.

I love the contrast of the blue and white scrolly sconce!!

Here's a mailbox that I added an applique to and painted white.

Pretty cream colored hutch with paper flowers and Shabby Chic lampshades are my favorite!!

It's been a slow process, but I will be adding new items weekly.

To see more visit The Gypsy Caravan website.

Thanks so much for visiting!!!

Michella

xoxo

The Gypsy Caravan is Expanding

Business is picking up at The Gypsy Caravan.
Thank you to everybody who has purchased items
or just stopped by and left a sweet comment in the guest book.
It really means so much to me!!

We've rented the spot next to us and filled it mainly with furniture.
(Mostly white, but it can be painted to any specification)

FAR from being finished!!

We plan to make a "tent" to hide the lovely

fluorescent light fixture directly above the space.

{I am not a fan AT ALL of fluorescent lighting}

It hurts my eyes just looking at the picture!!

My brother Tony cut a walk way through to the other side

so they would flow together.

The view from the other side

before we filled it with furniture.

I painted the floor. Yep... I did....

It has that far away look....

You know...

The farther away you are the better it looks ;))

It was not my plan to do this.  It just evolved into what it is now.

After I started (in the far left corner)

it started to look like planks on an old weathered seaside dock.

(could've been the paint getting to me though, lol)

but I just kept going.

I'm living with it for now, but don't be surprised if it changes :)

It is by far the brightest (and whitest) area of the mall!!

I LOVE IT :))

If you have any questions at all please feel free to e-mail me at

michellamarie@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Michella

The Antique Gallery

I am so happy to say that we have finally opened our shop again!!!

okay.. it's a booth at The Antique Gallery in Spring, TX...

 but it is GORGEOUS!!!

My awesome brother Tony has helped me (or vice versa ;)

to make it sooo beautiful!!

It's far from being done

but I just thought I would share a peek of it.

I snapped this picture with my phone

just as they were turning off the lights and kicking me out!!!

We'll have a variety of Shabby Chic and rustic furniture,

chandeliers, mirrors, china, glassware, vintage items,

bedding, candles, soaps, sugar scrubs (my favorite) etc...

We also offer custom building, painting, sewing,

upholstering, and design services.

If you're looking for something specific just let me know.

We probably have it or can help you find it.

We will have an album of items we have for sale

and of our past work.

 

So if you're ever in Spring please come by and visit.

Or if you're looking for a shopping destination

to spend the day.

The Antique Gallery is an 85,000 Sq. Ft. mall

with approx. 250 vendors!!

There's even a restaurant here that serves the best hamburgers!!

There is absolutely something for everyone.

Just remember to wear your walking shoes :))

Hope to see you soon!!

Michella