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...
xoxo,

47 common thoughts:

C'est Moi, Julie Marie said...

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

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

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

Secret Garden Cottage said...

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

Polly said...

looks wonderful!!

Amy @MaisonDecor said...

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

Rita said...

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

The Old Block House said...

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.

Karen said...

Just gorgeous, I love it all.

Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig said...

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

Pamela said...

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

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

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!

sissie said...

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

Wish on a Whisker said...

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

time worn interiors said...

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

d e l i g h t said...

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

Olive Cooper said...

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

The French Hutch said...

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

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

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

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

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

Pam @ Frippery said...

All I can say is Wow! Thanks for sharing.

Amy Kinser said...

What beautiful inspiration! Glad I got to come along.

ChiPPy!-SHaBBy! said...

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

Cozy Little House said...

Makes me anxious to get my holiday stuff out!
Brenda

michele said...

i adore that blackboard with the simple message!

come visit anytime.

michele

FrenchGardenHouse said...

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

Tardevil said...

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!

summersundays-jw said...

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.

Donna said...

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!

Sandi said...

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~

Betsy said...

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!

Linda said...

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

Rebecca said...

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

Faded Charm said...

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

Hope you have a wonderful week!

xoxo
Kathleen

Andrea said...

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

Gayle Page-Robak said...

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.

Debbie said...

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

Alison @ The Polohouse said...

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

Veronica said...

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

Veronica
Tassles Twigs and Tastebuds

Theresa said...

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!

Claudia said...

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

Lynn Stevens said...

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

A Cottage Muse said...

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!

Dorthe said...

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

Petticoat Junktion said...

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

Cottage and Broome said...

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

Small Holdings Farm said...

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

pattie said...

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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