Sweet Dreams

Something to ponder upon as you head to bed this evening. This is going to render you the sweetest of dreams. Go ahead and let it go....You Can Not Do It All! What a relief that we all know that now,huh? Let's all just relax and have a good time this holiday season.

ALREADY THINKING

Although we are smack in the middle of holiday planning, there are only a few weeks left until the new year. I am already thinking about what I want to accomplish in the year 2011. Some friends and I are getting together for a Vision Board Party right after Christmas. Idea courtesy of our good friend Misty. She is super organized and tidy and everything nice!! Oh, note to self for the board...#1. ORGANIZE EVERYTHING!!!! We will bring ideas for the new year and create a message board to hang for easy viewing throughout the year. The daily reminder of good intentions just might be the ticket to keeping your resolution. Remember last year, I adopted a theory from my father-in-law." What you do on New Years day is what you will do all year" he says. So, last year, I ran a 5K on New Years Day. I ran several other races including a 10K and Half Marathon after that. I was doing great and very motivated but was injured by the end of March. I think it may have rang true though, because I would still be running if my heel, shins and knees were able! (On a side note and something else to add to the board," Be careful not to do too much too soon"!) So, do something that you really want to accomplish on the first day of our new year and see how it works out for you!

I will leave you with a few quotes that I love, and maybe you will want to use them on your Vision Board as well....


Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night. ~Edgar Allen Poe~

Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. ~Japanese Proverb~

COME ONE COME ALL!!!

I have loaded up the booth (Queen Of Hearts Buford)with the most exciting fabric!! Heavy jute to be exact. WOW..what it adds to holiday decor! I have it everywhere. It adds THE BEST texture to everything. I have it in 1, 2 & 3 yard bundles. If anyone out there needs more than that I still have it on a bolt to cut any measurement that fits your fancy. Another good thing about it is that it is 60'' wide! At our recent Artist Holiday Market, we had burlap covering the tables with this heavy jute as our toppers. PERFECTO!!! Oh yea..it is $12/yd. I know you will love it!!!

Happy December

I just did the annual Holiday Artists Market with a handful of artist friends of mine this weekend. There were so many cool handmade items there. I wish I had some pictures to show. Unique pieces of jewelry, handmade frames and jewelry organizers, ornaments, gift tags, custom art books and Gretta LaRue clothing to name a few. Also, there was beautiful photography displayed by my good friend Amber of Amber Davenport Photography. Her work is awesome! She did the photography and design of my Christmas card this year and I couldn't be happier with it! I will post a copy of it once they go out(TODAY). I can't believe it! I usually stress about them all month. It was so easy to just hand it over to her and, it is beautiful!! I have had them for over a week. They have already been delivered to my neighbors but, I couldn't remember to get stamps. What a nice feeling for that to be done so that I can move on to Christmas shopping, decorating, planning for company, making memories with my family and of course The Booth!

I just revamped the booth this weekend. It has loads of treasures to dig through. I currently have many gift and holiday decor items along with a brand new batch of designs for Gretta LaRue. They are going fast, so go on over and check them out. It is so cool to have a one of a kind item for your little one to wear for the holidays(and beyond). These frocks can be mixed and matched so nicely. You can get an idea through some of these shots. Again, no good photos....only an iphone in my possession when my booth was being transformed. Go on down to Queen Of Hearts and check it out. That store itself is a holiday gift!!

Fall Is In The Air/Booth

An October post would be nice...huh? I have really missed blogging! I know you don't believe me anymore...but I will say it again anyway....I am going to be a more frequent blogger!!!

I have Fallerized the booth. This fall you will find everything wood, galvanized and, of coarse, textiles. I love all of the different textures together. It is a very neutral palette and ready for a splash of holiday glitz. A few stockings have already adorned the mantel. Please go and check out Queen of Hearts in Buford, Ga. Each booth is a treat!! Gretta LaRue is located on E. Bay Street in the store. These are only the beginning stages of holiday and handmade gift items showing up on the shelves daily. Once again, photos are from the iPhone, but you will be able to feel the ambiance(minus the broom in the bottom right hand corner)HA!

Is It Really September?

Tarnished Silver Flatware Magnets.


My Handmade Burlap Magnets.





Gretta Gaucho with Removable Burlap Flower.



Well Hello...It is September, and I have had my booth for a full two months now. It is WAY more fun than I ever imagined and is going really well so far. I recommend it to anyone who has ever wanted to own a store but just doesn't have the time. I just go in and move items in or out, and design it exactly the way I want. Switching gears with the season change has been fun too (although I am not even close to being done). I have these pictures to share but my i Phone really doesn't do it justice. You'll just have to go on in and check it out in person! Gretta LaRue Designs is located on E. Bay Street(the isles are labeled by street signs). This way if you see something that you are interested in but you are not completely done shopping, you can just look to see which street to come back to. Trust me, it comes in handy. So, come on over to E. Bay and check it out!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE....

Ok, here is the BIG reveal...the thing that I have been working on for the past few months... the thing that I have been taking about doing for several years...DRUM ROLL PLEASE.... I have opened a Gretta LaRue Designs storefront at The Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors in Buford, Ga.This is my favorite place to shop on the planet!! It is such a happy place for me. I just love the treasure hunt and there are so many FAB designers there! It is going to be a blast! Although it was a lot of work, I am having so much fun with it. I am a avid picker, junker, collector... and my husband has a few other names for my hobby that I won't repeat. HAHA! No, I know that it is not for everyone. He is just a little bothered that I have taken the garage over(and the basement and the downstairs bedroom). OOPS!!

There is a little bit of everything in the store. I will definitely have plenty of Gretta LaRue clothing and accessories in the shop. Also, there will be antiques, collectibles and many re-purposed items. I am so excited, I want to go everyday. I opened up shop on July 1, and I am already moving merchandise. There will be fresh stuff there every week, so you have to go OFTEN. These photos are taken with my iphone, so bare with me. I have tons more to take to the shop tomorrow. There is a wine and cheese open house every Thursday evening from 6-8pm. It would be really fun to get your girls together and go sip some vino and dig through the vintage, right? That is my plan! I hope to see you there!