Zapp Hall Blog Party

Blogp1 We started off Day Three of our Texas Junkin’ Trip with the Blog Party. Here’s my sweet friend Carol and her awesome niece Shelly Sparks. Things wouldn’t have been the same without these two gals!

Blogp2 And these blonde beauties I lovingly named the Texas Trio. From the left we have Cindy Richmond, Roxanne Spradlin and Jana Thacker. They came from Abilene to shop the antique shows and it was so much fun meeting them and running into each other while shopping. We got to watch Roxanne test drive the super cool vintage turquoise bike she bought. Their friend Dalia couldn’t make it but gets a shout out "Hey Dalia, you’ve got some great friends"!

Blogp3 This is Theresa Cano, the most wonderful gal in the state of Texas. She is incredibly gracious and made us feel like part of the family from the minute we met her. She had a fabulous booth and I’ll share some photos of it in my next post.

Blogp4 This is Debe Leone who came in from Houston to come to the party and do some antiquing. She gave us some tips on a few "can’t miss" booths. Another truly delightful Texan I’m so glad I got to meet. Debe doesn’t have a blog but perhaps we inspired her to start one? Keep us posted Debe!

Blogp5 Here is the most talented jewelry designer Kim Chiasson and her adorable daughter. Her shadow box necklaces are miniature works of art. Each piece is unlike anything I’ve seen before, truly unique. My friend Shelly bought one of her necklaces and we were so delighted to meet her at the blog party!

Blogp6 Warrenton veterans Cheryl Schulke and Chris Brown were working on their collaborative zine project featuring highlights of the whole junkin’ experience. I’m sure it will be chocked full of cool photos and incredible insight from these two road warriors. Keep an eye on Chris’ blog for the upcoming publish date.

Blogp8 We were also joined by two incredible vendors who each have had their share of national attention. Linda Marcov on the left in white and Theresa Smith sitting next to her. You may remember Theresa’s beautiful home featured in Country Living magazine, it’s just stunning!

Blogp7 And I don’t want to leave out the darling Amy Botkin pictured in the red floral top. She’s close friends with the Texas Trio and another friendly Texan who stopped by the party before shopping. Thank you all for coming to the Blog Party. It was so much fun getting to know each of you in person. The world of blogging opens up so many doors of opportunity for people all over the world to connect and share in their common interests. And I’m so thankful to have had the chance to visit with each of you!

My next post will be lots of photos from the shows. I can’t believe how many I took but I promise they will not disappoint. The booths were fantastic, creative and filled to the brim with vintage goods!

29 Responses to “Zapp Hall Blog Party”

  1. Debbie Kay

    Heather:
    Looks like you had a wonderful time. Can’t wait to see more pictures….
    Lots o Love,
    Debbie Kay

  2. Sherri M.

    Ok, that’s It Heather! I’m forcing the Husband to put this Oregon house up for sale and we’re moving back home to TEXAS as soon as I can get the papers signed and the deal done…..
    heehee 🙂
    I am so happy to see the photos, and it really makes my day to hear how fabulous us Texas gals are. The friendliest people in the world – we’ve never met a stranger!
    I can’t wait to hear more and see more great pics! xoxo Sherri

  3. Adla

    It was wonderful reading about your texas trip and isn’t it always nice to meet wonderful people along the way…can’t wait to see the many other photos you took!
    cheers, Adla

  4. Kirstie

    Hey Heather,
    You all look like your having a ball, can’t wait to see more pic’s.
    Hugs
    Kirstie.

  5. patti Hildreth

    Wow what fun, I am heading out there tomorrow morning! Can’t wait to experience the excitement!

  6. French Rustic Cottage

    Oh… My GooDneSS!!! What a FuN ThYmE. Someday I hope to travel there for the shows & to visit ALL the bloggsters. I admire your TaLenT & your Business Sense. You are such an inspiration to me. Keep up the AWESOME adventures. Blessings 2 you, Pamela

  7. tiffany

    What fun! I don’t think there would be many things more enjoyable than shopping for fun old stuff with a great group of cute ladies.

  8. jennifer

    Wow…What fun you must have had! Can’t wait to see what you found! Thanks for sharing!

  9. jessi nagy

    yopu look so beautiful!!
    and your having a blast! so fun to meet everyone!
    hope you have a great weekend.
    oxooxx,
    jessi

  10. Jane Irsik

    Hello Heather,
    I can’t believe you met Chris Brown from Urban Prairie. I love him and his style. I’m betting his new magazine is going to be the bomb. I look all over Warrenton this past weekend to try and get a chance to meet him.
    Thanks for the photo & info. 🙂
    Best,
    Jane

  11. Debe

    It was fabulous to meet everyone at the Blog Party. My own set of celebrities!! It was a fantastic day. I went back to Marburger yesterday and HAD THE BEST TIME!! Finally found Theresa Smith’s booth and dropped a little coin. My daughter started a clock collection there. Hope to see everyone again next spring, if not in the fall. I will go back then FOR SURE!! Heather, thanks for putting it all together.

  12. chris

    looks like you connected with so many wonderful people Heather! SO happy you had so much fun in texas while doing what we all love to do~SHOP!:) chris

  13. phyllis

    Hello to Theresa Smith old neighbor!
    Is it hot down there? Still chillin’ here 🙂 Bring back some good stuff!
    Oh, hello Heather :)! Just hi-jacked your comment space, didn’t I?

  14. Brenda Kula

    I do recall that Country Living article about your friend. I loved that one. Thanks for keeping us all up to date. And the photos make us feel like we went along for the ride!
    Brenda

  15. Teresa ~ French Poppy

    What a fun, fun experience for you! Very cool!! It’s so nice to see blogging has made so many friendships and opportunities for so many. Thanks for sharing all of your photos Heather!
    Teresa
    xo

  16. Stokes Chic Antiques

    You do not know what a big fan I am of yours! Thank you for the shout out. I am so very honored that my friends were thinking about me while on their trip. I am glad you all got together. I look forward to meeting you soon.
    Dalia Stokes

  17. Roxanne

    Sweet Heather, meeting you at Warrenton was such a treat! You are so BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the way you sincerely care about people. You made everyone feel very special!
    Thank you for being so kind and generous.
    We love you in Texas!
    Roxanne
    p.s. I found a dressform like yours and can hardly wait to transform her appearence. Do you have anymore good names?

  18. Rosemary

    Hi Heather,
    It looks like you all had a ball. Wish I could have been there. It looks like so much fun.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Rosemary

  19. Tara

    Hi Heather!
    Had lunch with Fifi today, hello back at ya! Looks like Texas is a blast! Having a great time here in Florida. Chat soon!xo
    ~Tara

  20. Theresa of Garden Antqs Vintage

    Heather: I cannot even begin to tell you how much fun I had with ya’ll, it was a blast!! I felt like I’d known you, Carol, and Shelly forever. Ya’ll are always welcome in Texas and we could get in some serious trouble, he he!! Thanks so much for the blog party, hope you took lots of great pics. Headed back early tomorrow for the last day. Stay tuned for great pics of the show!!

  21. cgs

    HI heather~~what a nice post…
    all your photos were lovely–
    it’s good to sneak a peek
    at my buddy Linda M….
    and see her smiling–
    we miss her in Northern California,when
    first Sunday of the month comes around :]
    tweet tweet:>
    ~coNniE

  22. Kara

    Heather,
    Really–t-shirts, tell us it isn’t so! Looks like so much fun, including the weather. Short sleeves– can’t wait for warm weather to come to the Midwest! Sounds like we need to head down there for the next show!
    Love,
    K&D

  23. Polly

    Aww.. I’m so glad you’re having fun! (and a little jealous too *smiles*) Remember to relax – so you don’t come home sick (that’s what I usually do, anyways). Blessings… Polly

  24. *Heidi*

    Love your post! Great pictures and lots of new peoples for me to go visit now! thank you!
    *Heidi Woodruff*
    Everyday Cookies blog

  25. LeAnn

    Ok, that’s it…..next year I’m taggin along, please???
    Hugs,
    LeAnn 🙂

  26. paige

    ok so you are living my dream week…well that plus the ocean near by of course!
    you are such a rockstar hanging out with all those fun people.
    the barn with the chandeleirs, oh my!!
    can’t wait & YES- please share more pics.
    xo

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