Whew...

I'm moved in, but not settled!

But that's a good thing.  I moved and got set up in my new home at Encore Resales, then I had to restock, then I expanded, now I need to restock again.  Of course in this kind of business one can never be settled, things always need to be moving and changing.  Maybe that's why I like it so much, I get to merchandise, stage, fluff, and arrange on a regular basis.  Plus I LOVE the hunt.

Today I'm showing my booth and over the next few days I'll show you several other booths at Encore.  You can also go to their website and see what's new and what has sold.

Okay, here we go, I must warn you there are lots of pictures!

Boy do I need a picture hanging next to that column!  Funny how spaces look different in photos.

 There are no walls in the area of the store I'm in so Mr. EA and I created a back wall by attaching shutters to a china cabinet with metal braces.  I'm not selling the cabinet because it's in really bad shape but it works great for display and to anchor the shutters.  I took the door off and plan to take the side glass panels out also. I can also store supplies I need in the lower half.  This also created a wall for the person next to me.

I wanted to show you a close up of the trumpet on the luggage cart.  It has U.S.O. M.C. engraved on it!  It was used by the Marine Corp USO and was made in 1913! It's not in the best of shape and I'm not sure if it can be restored but it makes a great display piece. 

Need a French style side table?

As you can see my taste ranges from rustic, to shabby chic to a little more refined.

I like mantiques but I also love the more feminine things.

I like to tell a story or set a scene when I create vignettes. 

Of course I might be the only one that gets it! ;-)

This dining table is a drop leaf and has an extra leaf along with six chairs.  I really like the French style lines.  The chairs need reupholstering and the whole set could probably use a paint job. 

So I priced it with all that in mind.

One more picture!  Here's a glimpse at the beginning of my Easter/Spring decor.  Don't you love this handmade wheel barrow?  Boy my taste really does run the gamut!

I'll be adding eggs to this and other springy touches around Elizabeth Ann's very soon.

Hope to see you in Encore sometime soon!

Joyfully,

Elizabeth Ann 

P.S. Don't forget your 20% off coupon!  You'll find it on my sidebar.

Customer Appreciation Coupon!!!!!

YES! 20% OFF ANY ONE ITEM

(including items already marked down)

 
in my booth at Encore Resales.

 Please see the previous post about Consigning Interiors if you haven't already. 

I wanted to say thank you and to introduce you to Encore Resales so here's a little something just for my blog readers. 

Right click on the image here or on my side bar then choose
 "print picture". 

Then take the coupon to Encore and have fun! 

You can print as many as you would like but please only
use one coupon per visit.

My booth is basically a wreck right now but should be all pretty by this weekend.  If you are able to make it before the weekend come on over!  You don't mind digging and stepping over stuff do you?

Joyfully,

Elizabeth Ann  



Buying, Sanding, Painting, Rearranging.....

and thanks to many of you I keep having to buy, sand, paint and rearrange some more! 

I LOVE every minute of it!

I want to thank all my customers that have kept me so busy and HAPPY

with a 20% off any item coupon.

But I have to tell you some sad news first.

On Saturday, February 19, 2011 Consigning Interiors had to shut its doors.  It was a surprise to all the vendors!

I am so very sad for the owners and for the loss of the family atmosphere we had there.  It was a place that many of us liked to just hang out and catch up with each other. 

Please keep the owners in your thoughts and prayers.  They have a long road ahead of them.  

There are several people looking at reopening the store and it may be reopened with in the next week.  Some of the vendors have decided to wait and see what happens before making the decision to move or not. 

I have decided and have already moved across the highway from Consigning Interiors to Encore Resales.  Right now I'm in the new part of the building but may be moving closer to the front later, I'll keep you posted. 

Encore is a HUGE place filled with Antiques, vintage/retro, consigned and new furniture.  You will also find beautiful accessories for your home.  Many of the vendors from Consigning Interiors have moved to Encore also so you will feel some familiarity when you visit.

My daughter and I will be spending all week getting my new booth set and up and ready to welcome you for your first visit.  When you enter the store just ask the front desk where to find me. 
By the way the staff is exceptional!!!

Now for the 20% Off!

As soon as I know how Encore wants me to handle the coupon I will post it on my blog for you to copy.  I hope to have that done in a day or so.

So keep checking for the coupon and new pictures!

Joyfully,

Elizabeth Ann 

  



I Went to Kindergarten!

What do you do when you have 40 kindergartners
and they want to

PARTY?

Don't you love the shirt?

You paint on them of course!

Well all but this little guy, he didn't want me to paint on him.

Nope, this isn't my daughter's class, she's almost 21 years old.  This mob of cuties is my baby sister's class.  She and her co-teacher team teach a class of 40 kindergartners!!!

(Let's all stop and say a special prayer for them now.)



 I even got to have lunch with them.  Now that's a treat in its self. (I wish there was a sarcasm font.) The kids were a lot of fun, but the food....well let's just say I only had a glass of tea.

Last week Cindy, my sister, asked me to come and help the class make Christmas ornaments for their parents. While I was there I learned they were trying to earn antlers for all of Santa's reindeer, so they could have a party. 

Do you remember the reindeer's names?

You know Dasher and Dancer And Prancer and Vixen,

Comet and Cupid And Donner and Blitzen.

But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.

So when she asked me to come back and do face painting for their party I knew exactly what I wanted to do.  Plus I've learned that when you have a bunch of kids it's.....ALWAYS....best to limit their choices. 

Most wanted to be Rudolph but the little guy on the left wanted to be Blitzen.  So he got a black nose.

I always enjoy helping out in Cindy's classes and I have done it several times.  My favorite part is telling stories about Cindy when she was a little girl.  Because I'm eight years older than her I have some good ones!

I had a blast and I hope to be invited back.  I want to also say I admire Cindy and Tanya and all other school teachers who do what they do because they love children and want to make a difference in their lives.  Just spending time in this classroom one realizes that these two women are dedicated to doing just that.

Joyfully,

Elizabeth Ann

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANA!

Yes that's a 95!

Now take a look at Nana....isn't she beautiful?

She has the most beautiful blue eyes, they are about the color of the sweater she is wearing, and she's really tiny. (She's sitting in a child's rocker here.)  Her beauty is most definitely more than skin deep.  She is the sweetest most kind hearted person I know.  She has always been young at heart and physically.  We finally got her to quit cleaning out the gutters on her house about 10 to 12 years ago.  At age 90 she bought a new house in a retirement community and she stills lives alone.



Our oldest and youngest family member.

Nana is technically Mr.EA's grandmother but as soon as I met her I knew she would be mine too. Actually anyone who spends any time with her falls in love with her.  She has many, many "adopted" grandchildren.

The Alabama family traveled to Vila Rica, Georgia to Mr. EA's cousin's house to celebrate the big Birthday.  This isn't the whole crew but we still had fun eating bar-b-que and spending time with Nana.

Grandchildren (minus one).  That good looking silver-haired guy in the green shirt is Mr.EA.  He has his Nana's gorgeous blue eyes.

Great-Grandchildren (minus four)

 Great-Great Grandchildren

 



Bentley, one of Nana's great-grand dogs.



He wanted to say Happy Birthday too!



Her daughters

She is such a ham.  She said she felt like a celebrity with all the camera's flashing.  It was like the paparazzi were there! 

She always gets so emotional when she is reading cards.  She LOVES to receive cards in the mail.  She keeps everyone of them and goes back and reads them over and over again.



Mr EA's Nana and Mother



I have known and loved this little lady for more than 32 years. I hope I am half the person she is when I'm her age.  Actually, I hope I'm half the person she is at my present age!

Joyfully,

Elizabeth Ann