Simply charming is what I would call Lone Star Antique Mall and SimpliciTea's Tea room. But not simple on size, for it is a grand 60,000 square feet and has over 200 dealers. Wares range in variety from primitive to county, jewelry, ephemera and more. There are several great cottage dealers as well. All with affordable prices. Affordable!
I found Lone Star Antiques (in Ft. Worth) through a tip from Theresa over at Garden Antiques blogspot. She had stopped in on her last whirlwind tour of this side of Texas and thought that I might like it too. And I did.
And I had a simply charming afternoon yesterday, spent there, in the company of a dear friend. We had a nice afternoon of lunch, girl talk and browsing for antiques in this wonderful mall.
We started the afternoon with lunch at SimpliciTea's Tea Room. It was so very good. I had a wonderful homemade chicken salad and pretzel bread, as well as a spinach bisque and a delicious chicken and apple quiche that was fantastic. They had lots of lovely desserts and chocolates as well, but we were good gals and abstained.
The tea room is open and inviting. And lovely, live, piano music was a treat. One very, young man excitedly exclaimed, "that's Toy Story!" as she begin to tinkle the ivories with the tune, "You've got a friend in me". But once lunch was finished, it was time to shop.
This cute, garden style booth had a lovely mix of vintage and new. Lots of vintage,garden goodies. There was a great gate (say that three times fast) that I tried to convince my friend would look good in her entry way. She was not having any part of it. LOL. She's a "modern decor" gal. But that's ok, I like her anyway. :D
I was told by a customer in the know, that this little, lovely booth by Flea Chic did not look like this yesterday. LOL. And it was so very pretty. These kind of set-ups make me wish I could take the entire look home!
I thought the simplicity of this single strand of pearls within a large frame with very sweet. Wouldn't that be a wonderful highlight of Grandma's or Mother's pearls? Instant art.
This lovely booth was called The Shabby Y.
She had a beautiful assortment of vintage and lovely handmade things.
The Y was so full of delight and wonder in each little nook and cranny.
Wonderful, wire baskets adorned with a simple clock face.
A little booth called Bountiful also held a lovely mix of vintage and hand-made. Which I always enjoy and appreciate. Especially if one compliments the other.
I especially loved this wonderful wreath. Lots of lovely lace bits, old photo's and silver spoons tucked amongst the twigs. All of her booth was done in creams, whites and a wee touch of black.
And there were many more wonderful spots as well.
I always have to have a touch of color. And this shabby old bench and bright yo-yo throw were to me, the perfect combo. I always go week in the knees for red/white gingham and aqua. Seriously.
So if you get the chance, drop into Lone Star Antiques and have a bite to eat and take a look around. You won't be disappointed. In fact, I think you too will find it "simply" delightful.
Today is Good Friday and I wish everyone a blessed Easter weekend.
Love it all, I'm going to have to head that way pretty soon!!
Posted by: Theresa - Garden Antqs Vintage | April 10, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Thank you for sharing your day! I love all the pictures. I will have to go visit. Have a beautiful Easter.
Hugs,
Posted by: Kerri | April 10, 2009 at 09:47 AM
I had a minute to visit some of my favorite blogs, this was so fun. Thanks for all of the inspiration. Deb
Posted by: Debbie Crabtree | April 10, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Man I almost went to Lone Star and stayed to 1 mile radious for my new found freedom of my brace. Back roads that would be at least three miles forme to go...How funny I could have run into you at one of my fav haunts..Have a glorious but possibly wet Easter...Denise C
Posted by: Denise Cook | April 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM
It does look simply charming! I'm going to have to take some time to head out that way.
Posted by: Alisa | April 10, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Maybe Alisa can pick me up on the way over that direction! :D I would LOVE to check out the Lone Star! Looks like you had a marvelous afternoon with "the girls"....isnt' that fun? :D Wishing you a wonderful Easter weekend!
~Allie
Posted by: Allie | April 10, 2009 at 01:19 PM
the booth with the bed and the walls with the writing is by a gal whose blog i just discovered:
http://dreamincream.blogspot.com/
i LOVE that booth!!!
that shop looks totally amazing...i see a lot of treasures in the colors i am loving right now...wish i could go!!!
Have a Happy Easter Cindy!!!
Posted by: Lori | April 10, 2009 at 01:47 PM
looks beautiful!
Happy Easter!
Posted by: Carrie~LoLaEnChAnTeD~ | April 10, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Looks like fun! Love that yo-yo quilt. That's one of my summer projects. Was that one vintage or newly made? Just curious. Like you, I love the colors. It says "summer" to me!
Posted by: patti mullican | April 10, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Maybe we should meet for lunch there next week....LOL. Wouldn't that be a nice treat! Happy Easter!
Posted by: Catherine Scanlon | April 10, 2009 at 06:46 PM
very cool. What did you buy??
Posted by: sherri.field@sbcglobal.net | April 11, 2009 at 05:52 AM
Wow, great eye candy! I am glad you had such a lovely day:)
hugs-
Mary
Posted by: Mary | April 11, 2009 at 06:09 AM
What awesome pictures I love that wreath~
Bristol
Posted by: Honey Bend Vintage | April 11, 2009 at 06:21 AM
Thanks for the tour and beautiful pics! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter!
(((HUGS)))
Robin
Posted by: Robin | April 11, 2009 at 07:35 AM
You sure took pictures of the kind of booths I like- that shabby, worn, comfy look- and I like the handmade stuff and numbers and clockfaces- you Texas gals have all the great places!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | April 11, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Just a beautiful post! I am in love with that lamp!
Posted by: Brook | April 12, 2009 at 06:21 PM
I just got back from Ft Worth today!! Love your pics...what a great place! I'd love to go sometime! Have a great Easter!
Posted by: Mendy | April 12, 2009 at 06:53 PM
If I lived closer, (that is an understatemnet) I would love to visit Lonestar Antiques. You captured it so well. All your pictures are so pretty. I love shabby and yo yos! Great post!
denise
Posted by: Denise/ Look Beyond the Picket Fence | April 13, 2009 at 08:42 AM
I always enjoy your virtual flea market tours! And what fun display ideas!!
Hope you enjoyed a blessed Easter too~
Cathy
Posted by: cathy | April 13, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Sigh, that was a dreamy post. Did you buy anything?
Posted by: DeeDee Roe | April 13, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Oooo, I just love that yo-yo quilt!
Posted by: Kim | April 15, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Ooooh! Thanks for the stroll through the mall! Loving the stuff you "picked out". You have such great taste, Cindy! I'm going to have to grab some gals and get over there one of these days. Unlike you "good girls", however, I WILL eat the cake! I can never turn down a yummy looking piece of cake!
Posted by: Cheryl Bass | April 29, 2009 at 10:48 AM