I appreciate everyone who came out to the Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show last weekend. In spite of all the challenges we were up against, many exhibitors had a very successful show. Successful shows help these antique dealers stay in the business and I'm glad we...
Setup began today for the Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show that will be this weekend inside the Conway Expo Center. Exhibitors representing 9 states have filled 200 booths and what I've seen so far is pretty fantastic! If you or someone you know is a...
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! We had a great time celebrating at my mother-in-law's, my parents', and our house. The boys received a gazillion toys including a trampoline for our anything-but-flat back yard. I put the main frame of the trampoline together and...
Joshua had photos taken at Day School and they turned out so good! Both Caleb and Joshua are excited about Christmas break. I'm excited about getting to sleep in! I still have a few more gifts to buy, but this week has been all about getting Antique Alley Arkansas...
We had such a great Saturday! My "Breakfast with Santa" backdrop came together perfectly (I got a different chair than the Hollywood Regency-style chair I mentioned last week) and I think the boys' photo came out pretty great too. Later that day my brother and...
Happy December! "Merry Ho Ho", the Elf on a Shelf, is back at our house this year and Little Caleb (age 7) is all about it. He drew the above drawing at school yesterday, which sealed the deal that Big Caleb and I have to be on our toes to keep the magic alive....
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Don't forget that Saturday is Small-Business Saturday - Let's support our local businesses as we can - Antique malls and flea markets, estate sales and auction companies, and local mom and pop shops need us...
I hope you're having a great week. I'm starting to work on the January 7-9 Antique Alley Arkansas Antique Show. Exhibitors are calling and signing up from all over, which is exciting. I'm looking forward to it, but I do need a little break. I'm excited about spending...
I am once again overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who supported Bella Rustina last weekend. For the exhibitors who brought such a great variety of items to the customers who traveled from all over to support them. Multiple exhibitors had their best show ever,...