Three hours till boarding time, as Jaithan and I are finally heading back home after a fantastic trip to Atlanta, full of great antiquing with fun, new friends, many of whom are even bloggers themselves! Now I'm no stranger to Scott's, but this trip was truly amazing, thanks, in part, to all the other blogging folks who came out to see us!
On Friday, we spent the morning with our good friend and fellow blogger Steve McKenzie from Larson-Juhl, whose frames I love! Steve I've known for years, ever since my days back at House Beautiful, doing my flea marketing column Weekend Shopper. One of the most popular stories I ever did involved a set of antique buttons I'd found at Scott's, then framed in a beautiful but unexpected way. Here we are at one the silver dealers digging for treasure!
Check out what we found! A sterling silver baby fork and spoon we're going to frame in such a pretty way, but more on that in a few weeks!
Over the weekend, with our two flea marketing trips to Scott's, so many incredibly kind and gracious folks came out to see us from as far as New Orleans, Virginia—even Texas! Here I am at one of my favorite booths, full of beautiful (and affordable!) delftware, transferware and pottery. Some of it was even going for two bucks a piece!
From the same booth, check out the chic, Jasperware pitcher that Jennifer from The Newlywed Diaries and her friend Kim found. Jealous, party of one.
Here I am with Mary Kay Andrews, a funny, fantastic writer and lifelong junker, whose earlier musings on me back in October still crack me up!
Here's Fe from Layers of Meaning with her friend Amy showing off their beautiful decoupaged magnet boards.
Kristin from Better Together and her friend Jenn were such fun too!
And as I was telling Martha from The Confetti Chronicles and her mother (both so lovely!), vintage lighting can add such character new homes. A little rewiring goes a long way!
Now if there's one blogger from the Great South who has shown the warmest welcome to Jaithan and me in recent months, it has to be Rhoda from Southern Hospitality. After the sweet post she did back in November, so many of her readers have clicked on over to us—and stayed! Here we are looking at a gorgeous, round handmade table topper. How pretty is that?
Outside the building, where there's so much great architectural salvage, Judy (such a sweetheart!) from Gracious Southern Living found this pair of acorn and oak leaf brackets. Can't wait to see what she does with them!
On Monday, after all that incredible antiquing, Jaithan and I then had the great fortune of having lunch with the lovely Seleta Hayes Howard at Murphy's in Virgina Highlands, where we noshed on lobster salads and sipped pinot blanc. After last week's interview on organizing for the new year, we were even more excited to meet her! Thanks for the sweet post today. You're pretty fabulous yourself!
And last, but not least, on our round-up of Atlanta bloggers who came out to see us was the stylish Jennifer Boles Dwyer of Peak of Chic (check out her great post today on my friend Deborah Buck's new book Tableau). Also, joining us at Spice Market were my longtime friend Pam Fleisher of Creative Candles (love their elegant tapers!), her daughter Emily and...drum roll...Kerry Howard (a.k.a. Big Daddy) from Top Design! For the full post on the little Top Design Soiree we had at Kerry's gorgeous house in Cumming, including a visit from the fierce, feisty Miss Natalie Williams, come back tomorrow!
So that's it for now, everyone. A special thank you to all the bloggers for the warm southern welcome. Let me know if I left anyone out, okay? The full recap of the shopping trips is still to come, including lots more great finds. Oops! Final boarding call and this blogger has got to go!
I agree, I am living in Canada, and I looove your show and would love to see what you could do for us !!!
Posted by: google stocks | January 23, 2011 at 05:19 AM
I love all of the places you find...there are a lot in my area as well. I need to get out more.
Posted by: Megan Hobson | January 17, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Please let me know when you have more flea marketing dates scheduled. I had hoped to make it to nyc in December but was unable to get away. I am dying to go on one of these jaunts!!! Eddie you are fabulous!!!
Posted by: carrie | January 16, 2009 at 04:51 AM
It was a treat to run into you at Starbucks... What a big, small world! I wish I could have brought you home for some inspiration (talk about a treat!)- not to mention that I'm sure you would have been tickled by how a little housewife in Alpharetta, GA had already been so inspired by you! I think you're great at melding style with practicality, which is why I've been able to use so many of your ideas! Keep them coming! Oh, and I'd love to join you at Scott's next time your in town!
Posted by: Kristin Jones | January 14, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Looks like you guys had a blast! Ahh, Sweet Seleta!
Posted by: decorpad | January 14, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Happy New Year, Eddie! So, when's the DC flea market trip going down!?:-)
Posted by: Diva Style | January 14, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Hey guys,
Just wanted to let you know I had a blast hanging out with you guys this past weekend. I look forward to our next adventure!
Posted by: Kerry aka Big Daddy | January 14, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Hi Guys,
Eddie, you simply must tell us what you did with the buttons. My Granny collected antique buttons, so did my mother, and so have I. I found a nice display case at Exposures, but I would absolutely love to frame some.
Posted by: Barbara Nieder | January 14, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Eddie and Jaithan -
Thank you for a fantastic shopping trip! I had the best time with you (and Steve and Kerry).
Glad to see that you made it over to Antiques and Beyond - one of my favorites in Atlanta!
I love my lamps and can't wait to get my renovations finished so I can get them out and enjoy them.
Thanks again (and hurry back)!
-Susan
Posted by: Susan | January 14, 2009 at 04:30 PM
What a fun time! How I wish I were there.
Posted by: Kwana | January 14, 2009 at 04:24 PM
Eddie
What I like most about you besides you being incredibly talented & have great posts ---- if that you are a "Genuine" lovable person. You have many friends, and you do not mind given them credit and honorable mention --- P.S. they always seem happy to be around too.
Joanny
Posted by: Joanny | January 14, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Hi Eddie:
Very sorry I missed you! Hope to catch up with you next time!!!
Posted by: Lisa | January 14, 2009 at 02:50 PM
ah! So jealous! When I leave the South you come down to it! ;) I propose a flea market outing here with nyc bloggers when you get back to the city! have a safe trip!
Posted by: Brittny | January 14, 2009 at 02:41 PM
It looks like you two had a wonderful time!!! Thank you for sharing:)
Posted by: hanako66 | January 14, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Eddie Ross! Love all the junk you're collecting (hopefully not for the trunk). Especially the baby flatware. Tiny things are so... sigh.
First time reading your blog, will be back.
Posted by: erin@designcrisis | January 14, 2009 at 11:18 AM
If I were there, I would have illustrated a little book and had it signed by "Eddie" for each of his treasured fans.
What a following you have. I love how you just get everyone in a tailspin! Very soon - you will need body guards! (or is that Jaithans job, "step away from the maven!" tee hee.
You are so loved.
pve
Posted by: patricia | January 14, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Eddie and Jaithan,It looks like a wonderful trip for all.I have already visited Rhoda's blog to see what went on and enjoyed it very much.What a treat to meet fellow bloggers.It seem as if everyone that meets you in person has the same adjectives to us to describe you,energetic,warm,inviting,inspirational,knowledgeable,personal and of course cute and AMAZING.I enjoy these post so much and who knows maybe I will meet you guys,nothing is impossible.xoxo Kathysue
Posted by: Kathysue | January 14, 2009 at 09:57 AM
It looks like you "all" had a wonderful time.. sure wish I could have been there.. love the silver..can't wait to see it mounted..hugs ~lynne~
Posted by: lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) | January 14, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Eddie and Jaithan,
Splendid company such as yours warrants a big thanks! You guys are such a blast. Thanks for our fun afternoon together. Much more to come, I know. Peter went on and on about how much he liked you both. :-)
I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that all of Atlanta is ready to have you back again quite soon!!
xoxoxoxo
Seleta
Posted by: seleta | January 14, 2009 at 09:44 AM
I am so excited for you. Can't wait to see how you and Steve decide to frame the silver pieces.
Posted by: Karena | January 14, 2009 at 09:27 AM
My friend Melinda invited me to your Scott's trip after following your blogs for a while now. We both had such great fun with you, Jaithan, Kerry, and Steve. I am now a "hooked on Eddie" junkie. You gave me some wonderful tips on how to buy for my dealer booth in Antiques, Etc. in Brunswick, GA. Thanks for giving individual attention to each person in the group that day. It made our shopping experience so much more special!
Posted by: Debbie Yancey | January 14, 2009 at 08:57 AM
I loved meeting you two! What a hoot, and how much fun we had. Too bad you didn't get some shots of the half-dressed people in the background!!
-Jennifer
Posted by: The Peak of Chic | January 14, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Great times had by all! I love that you share it all with us! Cannot wait to see the silverware mounted and framed. I never thought to do that. I have a few knives I would love to show off more and a frame would do it nicely. Thanks again for another tip!
Posted by: Lucien | January 14, 2009 at 08:04 AM
I wish I could have joined you from France , I would have loved to share these precious moments ...
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | January 14, 2009 at 06:02 AM
Sounds like a party I hate I missed! :O) Glad you guys had fun!
Posted by: tardevil | January 13, 2009 at 08:56 PM
Looks like so much fun! Rhoda and Judy are two bloggers I keep up with, and now you too!
Bloggers are the best aren't they?
Diane
Posted by: Diane@A Picture is worth.... | January 13, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Looks like such a fun time!! Wish we could have been there!!
xoxo,
Lauren Liess
Posted by: Lauren Liess | January 13, 2009 at 08:40 PM
What a fun trip! I hope you found lots of great things. Love see the flea market and your friends and new friends.
Posted by: Lady Katherine | January 13, 2009 at 08:21 PM
Eddie & Jaithan,
It was great fun, can't wait to see the framing, I always learn so much from you. Can't wait for the next one.
Posted by: Steve McKenzie | January 13, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Squeeee! Eddie Ross and Mary Kay Andrews in the same place. Fan girl heaven! Won't you both please come to San Antonio? I'll make Mexican hot chocolate from scratch which we can bring in vintage thermoses while we go thrifting and fleamarketing!
Posted by: Faith | January 13, 2009 at 07:46 PM
SO Fun!! When are you coming to Los Angeles? :)
Posted by: Bryn | January 13, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Eddie and Jaithan- I'm "Jenn" listed above with Kristin:) It was Such a pleasure to meet you both, I can't wait to see what the future holds for you! I did pick up an amazing shell at the market that I'll send you a picture of as soon as I take one (haha).
Posted by: Jenn | January 13, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Aw, thanks! I wish I could have skipped work on Monday and come to lunch with you! It's no coincidence that I live walking distance from Murphy's. :)
Posted by: Kristin | January 13, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Love the blogging world, such great people! I only wish I was a Southern Belle!
xoxo,
Cathleen
Posted by: Cathleen | January 13, 2009 at 06:59 PM
The world just gets smaller as the blogosphere just gets bigger! How wild that Jennifer from Peak of Chic would be posting about my new book, " Tableau " while you were having dinner with her in Atlanta; but then again, that of course makes sense! Thanks for the link to Buck House where one can purchase " Tableau ". The book was a labor of love and now we are mailing it all over the world ! I think a second printing is already in the works. Many thanks and love to you , Eddie and Jaithan. Deborah Buck
www.buckhouse.biz
Posted by: Deborah Buck | January 13, 2009 at 06:57 PM
I am still sick I couldn't be there!! What a great time was had by all! You did a great job of giving, those of us who weren't there, an idea of what we missed! You and Jaithan were no doubt a big hit in the SOUTH! Come back soon!
Posted by: Mimilee | January 13, 2009 at 06:25 PM
So so sad, I didn't make the drive to Atlanta! It looked like an amazing time.
Posted by: Allison | January 13, 2009 at 05:47 PM
It was so super fun--I loved meeting y'all and I love all the pics. Thanks for the links to the other bloggers. I didn't know I was in such august blogging company, and I can't wait to check them out!
And today on my own humble blog, I am tackling a delicate matter of taste. I would love it if you would come weigh in!
Posted by: Becky | January 13, 2009 at 05:23 PM
I love Deborah Buck's style - saw the photos of her home in a magazine and was enchanted!! Can't wait to support her book.
Dallas
http:dillydallas.blogspot.com
Posted by: Dallas | January 13, 2009 at 05:09 PM
What a fun time! I will have to join you someday. :)
Posted by: Paloma of La Dolce Vita | January 13, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Eddie & Jaithan-
My mom and I had a wonderful time with you at Scott's on Sunday! Thanks so much for the great wealth of information (and for letting us get warm in your car!). I purchased one of the large wine bottles and plan to turn it into a lamp, per your recommendation! Will send you photos. Please check out my blog: www.theconfettichronicles.blogspot.com to see a post about our trip. Thanks again! Can't wait to see more of your inspriational postings!
Posted by: Martha Gayle | January 13, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Thanks for always sharing, sharing, sharing. It is inspiration and motivation.
Posted by: sheista | January 13, 2009 at 04:50 PM
So...when are you coming to NC??? {LOL!} Looks ya'll had a wonderful time! ~Rhonda :)
Posted by: Rhonda | January 13, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Wish I could have joined you all. I'll bet it was great. I am living vicariously through all of the blogs as you all post your finds. I can't wait to see what you all do with those fab pieces.
I had to laugh at how big all the girl's bags are in the pics! They were ready for some serious junkin' action!
Posted by: Bridgett | January 13, 2009 at 03:34 PM