Eye candy Delish

I love eye candy!  It makes my heart flutter, my mind run amok, spurs the old creativity and best of all, its not fattening. 

So, with those thoughts in mind, feast upon these pics.  While they in no way do justice to the wonderful, little shop that is Laurie Anna's  .  Hopefully they will spur you on to take a trip to her wonderful store and see the goodness for yourself. 

Each little vignette draws you in and tells a story.  Pulling you along to the next spot.  Filling every nook and cranny of space with delightful, affordable finds.  One can envision a single piece or a entire display in their own home.  I had to have that wonderful little birdie on the wood base (to the right of the concrete candle holder).  As well as a few other things.

Brown is a color after my own heart.  I'm just a brown girl I guess.  But mix in the coolness of white and a little sophistication of black and the ordinary is elevated to classic.  And texture...love texture.

And Laurie has the most wonderful mix of wood, fur, feather, metal and more.  Pleasing to the eye and to the touch.  Look at this gorgeous dress.  Loved it.  And that little basket of owls.  I wanted a few, but was afraid they would become cat fodder.  So, I left them in the basket. 

See the textures?  Love it!  Is your heart fluttering yet?  Mine was.

Now, I know this pic does not make sense.  I only captured a small area.  This is a huge bird cage.  It's filled with sheet music, twiggy wreaths, and lots of cool cups and saucers, wood pieces and burlap.  It was such a contradiction, but it all works.  So much fun.  And this, as they say, is just the tip of the iceberg.  The shop is chock full of wonderful goodies and Christmas things, but out of the ordinary, not your run of the mill red and green.  And so beautiful.

But the best part of the day...getting the meet the wonderful Missy Laurie Anna herself.  We've "talked" several times (via email) but had not gotten to meet.  She is as warm and beautiful as the shop she creates.  Was a joy to meet her and see the new location.  If you get a chance, stop in and see her.  You won't be disappointed.  And I bet your heart will flutter a bit too!

From there down to the flea market piles and dollar tables that make up part of the fun of Canton.  There with five million other Texas gals.  LOL.  Was anyone at Round Top?  Hard to believe with the crowd that was pushing their way through the Arbors today. 

I had lots of fun.   Between today and last weekend, I've got ideas for ktis and new creations and lots of new things.  Plus, the vintage goodies, that I found today.  I'll share more next week. 

Have a good weekend.

Comments

[Tina Wright]

Wish I was there with ya..I was cleaning motorcycles..polishing chrome is not as much fun as 'junkin'...

[Dawn]

Oh Cindy! Sounds so WONDERFUL!!! Laurie Anna's looks AMAZING! I would love to see her shop ~ and you're right about the cat fodder...mine would turn those little owls into shreds! Sounds like such a fun day ~ have a great weekend, xxoo, Dawn

[LaurieAnna]

Thanks for the shout out Cindy, you're a doll!!!

It was a joy to finally meet you in person, come back and see me again next month!!

LaurieAnna

[sherri]

such great stuff. It is probably a good thing I was at home instead of in Canton. I would have had to have so much of that stuff!

[Shawna]

What the junk? My junkin' bud went without me! :0( It stinks I couldn't go....I'm still bummed but looked like you found some wonderful treasures! I'm on for next month...are you? How was our door knob bob?
xoxo, S

[Dana]

Oh, that place looks wonderful! You took great photos and shared your experience with terrific descriptive detail. So, you were in the Canton area? I had a friend who was on a "buying trip" down there for her shop. I so want to go there some day!

You said you found me through Nancy of Crafty Page---did you meet her at the Paper Cowgirl Event? That sounded like so much fun!

THANK YOU for leaving a comment---so I could find you and your terrific blog!!! Dana

[Lisa Hessabi]

What a wonderful place to see and experience!! So much to admire and desire. This is just the jolt I need for today, Cindy!! Please show us more!! :o)
Lisa

[3rdEyeMuse]

oooh! such delightful candy!!

[Denise/ Look Beyond the Picket Fence]

That sure looks like my kind of store. I was going to do a post on how sometimes I think I decorate my home like it is a store. I love putting together little vignettes. Moving things around from room to room. I have been wanting to do a little "junking", maybe this week!
denise

[Alisa]

Oh, what a lovely little shop! I will definitely have to get out that way and visit.
Thanks for stopping by my blog!

[sandra]

Oh Cindy!!! I want to go shop with you!!! Is her store open all the time or just during Canton??? I am redoing (no surprise) my Living Room in the brown, cream, white, ochre with a touch of a vintage antiqued aqua...know I would find some thing I just NEED there!! Thanks for the lovely pics!!!!-Sandra

[Wonders Never Cease]

I've never thought I'd like brown so much--but you're making me reconsider! Lovely photos!

[Vicki Chrisman]

Wow , that's some gorgeous stuff.. I can see how you would be inspired!

[Beth Leintz]

Love the pictures- they're the kind that I just keep scrolling back over looking at all the details.

[debbie]

I love it! That place reminds me so much of my mom's style and tastes. She's gone now, but she was always way ahead of her time.

[joanna {sweet finds}]

Hi Cindy! Thanks for posting pics of LaurieAnna's new place. She is an absolute doll! I have met her twice & I just love her. I have been wanting to go down to her new store, but just haven't had the time. :( Hopefully that day will come soon. xoxo, Joanna