Urban Market

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pnNq6S3bKNc/TVVWl1LklXI/AAAAAAAAGSc/C5I39-S3dcg/s1600/Urban+market+11-09+-+02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pnNq6S3bKNc/TVVWl1LklXI/AAAAAAAAGSc/C5I39-S3dcg/s1600/Urban+market+11-09+-+02.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Photo by Carolina Saunders)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay, this isn't exactly <i><a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/search/label/Off-beat%20market">Off-Beat Market</a></i>, but its <a href="http://www.theurbanmarkethouston.com/home">The Urban Market!</a> Don't miss this fab oppurtunity to source amazing antiques. I love wandering around and finding all sorts of surprises. Also, stop by and meet fellow Houston blogger <i><a href="http://www.lesueurinteriorsblog.com/">Meg Lonergan</a></i>, who will be sharing a booth with  <i><a href="http://tobifairley.com/blog/feature/february-2011/whats-hot/">Annsley Popov</a></i>, and Houston designer <i><a href="http://www.sallywheatinteriors.com/index2.php">Sally Wheat</a></i>. Should be great fun!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">P.S. for those of you who have attended the market before, be sure and find it at its new location, <i><a href="http://www.theurbanmarkethouston.com/maps__location___parking">here</a></i>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Io870x98Ods/TVVXT61l6TI/AAAAAAAAGSg/rePeR3hnDN8/s1600/Picture+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Io870x98Ods/TVVXT61l6TI/AAAAAAAAGSg/rePeR3hnDN8/s1600/Picture+6.png" /></a></div><br /></div>

Urban Market

(Photo by Carolina Saunders) Okay, this isn't exactly Off-Beat Market , but its The Urban Market! Don't miss this fab oppurtunity t...

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Friday Favorite: Vintage Children's Clothing

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S6zbZ8WOY6I/AAAAAAAAFyk/lsekeKeMhR4/s1600/bluebird+vintage+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452974487581385634" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S6zbZ8WOY6I/AAAAAAAAFyk/lsekeKeMhR4/s800/bluebird+vintage+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 563px; height: 342px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S6zbZlWPbeI/AAAAAAAAFyc/9p1VogGkXXg/s1600/bluebird+vintage2+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452974481407438306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/S6zbZlWPbeI/AAAAAAAAFyc/9p1VogGkXXg/s800/bluebird+vintage2+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 560px; height: 749px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Last year I took Liam vintage clothes shopping for the first time. What I realized is, that its not easy to find vintage clothes for kids. (I also realize it isn't easy to preserve clothes worn by little munchkins) So, I was so excited to find these fab pieces on <a href="http://www.bleubirdvintage.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bluebird Vintage</span></a>. The site has great clothing for everyone, but I love picturing my little guy in a vintage Member's Only jacket:)</span><br /></div>

Friday Favorite: Vintage Children's Clothing

Last year I took Liam vintage clothes shopping for the first time. What I realized is, that its not easy to find vintage clothes for kids. (...

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Goodbye To Tired Holiday Decor!

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGsw2GZx2I/AAAAAAAAFk0/SPK7dhUcO2Y/s1600/Picture+6.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404790982977374050" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGsw2GZx2I/AAAAAAAAFk0/SPK7dhUcO2Y/s800/Picture+6.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 534px; height: 351px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">As the holidays approach I usually write about my dislike of boring decorating ideas. I never understand why so many of us can't let go of "Grandma's decorating" ideas when it comes to Christmas! As it turns out, the folks at <a href="http://www.foundforthehome.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Found</span></a> feel the same way and they (unlike me) decided to do something about it. Tuesday evening they are opening their doors and sharing lots of fresh and stylish decorating ideas.<br /></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGsxY2ceMI/AAAAAAAAFk8/Au1ebbboc1g/s1600/Picture+7.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404790992305682626" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGsxY2ceMI/AAAAAAAAFk8/Au1ebbboc1g/s800/Picture+7.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 465px; height: 690px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtXQGmgGI/AAAAAAAAFlU/bF3DiLzUYu0/s1600/Picture+11.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404791642792558690" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtXQGmgGI/AAAAAAAAFlU/bF3DiLzUYu0/s800/Picture+11.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 536px; height: 357px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtW72e4MI/AAAAAAAAFlM/C4bLOfN2dj0/s1600/Picture+9.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404791637356241090" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtW72e4MI/AAAAAAAAFlM/C4bLOfN2dj0/s800/Picture+9.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 348px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Great tip</span>: Use fresh greenery! It has a wonderful aroma and looks amazing in any home.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtX8LF5NI/AAAAAAAAFlc/eiWLa48FVSs/s1600/Picture+12.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404791654622553298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtX8LF5NI/AAAAAAAAFlc/eiWLa48FVSs/s800/Picture+12.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 449px; height: 664px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">When it comes down to it, what bothers me about most holiday decorating is its garishness. You know, most of us would never consider living with tacky, shiny objects on a regular basis; but we don't give it a second thought at Christmas time. Why?</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Subtlety, can be so much more beautiful. Also, subtle doesn't have to mean boring. It can be very unique and charming.</span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGswoWgbkI/AAAAAAAAFks/qUbqDWThm-4/s1600/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404790979286822466" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGswoWgbkI/AAAAAAAAFks/qUbqDWThm-4/s800/Picture+5.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 546px; height: 362px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrx75ke1I/AAAAAAAAFkc/Et5LFpNVuxI/s1600/Picture+3.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404789902202403666" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrx75ke1I/AAAAAAAAFkc/Et5LFpNVuxI/s800/Picture+3.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 553px; height: 412px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtWIGOiRI/AAAAAAAAFlE/Y5w0X77pN10/s1600/Picture+8.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404791623463635218" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGtWIGOiRI/AAAAAAAAFlE/Y5w0X77pN10/s800/Picture+8.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 560px; height: 373px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Don't you love this color!!</span><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGswLNO6YI/AAAAAAAAFkk/inNecoUGvwc/s1600/Picture+4.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404790971463297410" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGswLNO6YI/AAAAAAAAFkk/inNecoUGvwc/s800/Picture+4.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 446px; height: 667px;" /><br /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrxV7XFlI/AAAAAAAAFkU/yAZ7c_b6BzY/s1600/Picture+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404789892009367122" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrxV7XFlI/AAAAAAAAFkU/yAZ7c_b6BzY/s800/Picture+2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 551px; height: 409px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrwxGQgKI/AAAAAAAAFkM/1izgzQvt2G4/s1600/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404789882122961058" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwGrwxGQgKI/AAAAAAAAFkM/1izgzQvt2G4/s800/Picture+1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 556px; height: 368px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Okay, I admit I can be a bit of a Scrooge. Fortunately, even <a href="http://www.foundforthehome.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Found's</span></a> lumps of coal come in a charming package. Ha, Ha!<br />Here's some more info. Maybe I'll see some of you there:)<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwG8jnx0_4I/AAAAAAAAFlk/hp1oP_W1GbE/s1600/found_holiday+EVITE_09_highres.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404808347980726146" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SwG8jnx0_4I/AAAAAAAAFlk/hp1oP_W1GbE/s800/found_holiday+EVITE_09_highres.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 448px; height: 622px;" /></a></span></span></div>

Goodbye To Tired Holiday Decor!

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Finally Recovering From The Market!

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGUbaZwmI/AAAAAAAAFic/Cutja1wYecA/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+25.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567282265801314" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGUbaZwmI/AAAAAAAAFic/Cutja1wYecA/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+25.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 508px; height: 651px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Wow, I'm finally back! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Its taken a few days to recover from the market. Not that I was exhausted so much, but getting my house back in order again! Yikes!!! Never mind the amount of things I put off last week that are now catching up to me this week. Thankfully, I can say that we still had a great time:)</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGTCpidgI/AAAAAAAAFiE/zl9jt1pklBo/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567258438530562" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGTCpidgI/AAAAAAAAFiE/zl9jt1pklBo/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+02.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 640px; height: 331px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">As usual, there was an array of amazing objects everywhere. When I arrived early Sunday morning, I made the decision to only allow myself to buy things after I had sold some of my own. Also, I couldn't spend <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">more</span> than I made. That would not have gone over well with Mark, trust me. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnKDlwvK9I/AAAAAAAAFjc/hRapp_E6j-4/s1600-h/Picture+17.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402571391032568786" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnKDlwvK9I/AAAAAAAAFjc/hRapp_E6j-4/s800/Picture+17.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 645px; height: 327px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">The funny thing about the market is that now its a place to catch up w/ friends and acquaintances. I had a chance to run into fellow bloggers, favorite shop owners, and readers! It was great fun. Above, are photos of Cheryl Schulke's (<a href="http://stashstudios.typepad.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Stash Studios</span></a>) amazing handmade bags. They really more awesome than a photo can capture. As the bloggers who stopped by to show some love, I want to say thanks to the ladies of <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">La Dolce Vita</span></a>, <a href="http://whatwouldjaneaustendo.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">What Would Jane Austen Do</span>?</a>, and <a href="http://musingsofanightowl.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Under A Paper Moon</span></a>. I'm not forgetting anyone, am I? After a while, Sunday became a bit of a blur. Even my tireless 4 year old had to take an occasional break!</span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnHWzh0llI/AAAAAAAAFjU/oNdbHoYK0yQ/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+37.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402568422610736722" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnHWzh0llI/AAAAAAAAFjU/oNdbHoYK0yQ/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+37.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 478px; height: 717px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG3Sk0EdI/AAAAAAAAFjE/ykpXR661dXw/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+39.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567881188970962" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG3Sk0EdI/AAAAAAAAFjE/ykpXR661dXw/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+39.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 647px; height: 536px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I had the amazing pleasure of sharing my space with several wonderful (and much better prepared) ladies. (Except I don't know blond lady in the middle. Oh well, it was like a big ole' party) <a href="http://heightsantiques.com/index.php?&MMN_position=1:1"><span style="font-style: italic;">Maura</span></a> (on the right) thanks for all your help, and Mark said, "Thanks for the wine!" </span><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG3FawGQI/AAAAAAAAFi8/FFYpAoUlyOk/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+33.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567877657106690" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG3FawGQI/AAAAAAAAFi8/FFYpAoUlyOk/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+33.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 719px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG29VM1eI/AAAAAAAAFi0/OyVQboSma9Q/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+30.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567875486340578" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG29VM1eI/AAAAAAAAFi0/OyVQboSma9Q/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+30.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 481px; height: 720px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I love the idea of an "Industrial Christmas!"</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG2jApTjI/AAAAAAAAFis/DSzfgRJnC1g/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+29.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567868420804146" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG2jApTjI/AAAAAAAAFis/DSzfgRJnC1g/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+29.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 664px; height: 443px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Don't ask me what these wire bowl type things are for, but I do love their shape.</span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG2YmUKSI/AAAAAAAAFik/Gk267lrUBqY/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+26.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567865626011938" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnG2YmUKSI/AAAAAAAAFik/Gk267lrUBqY/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+26.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 668px; height: 457px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGT5uWoYI/AAAAAAAAFiU/xSLVUlLO3no/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567273222676866" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGT5uWoYI/AAAAAAAAFiU/xSLVUlLO3no/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+12.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 662px; height: 441px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Cool or creepy? Haven't quite decided yet.</span><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGTqZ5_QI/AAAAAAAAFiM/Hj_AgOFvG5E/s1600-h/Urban+market+11-09+-+10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567269110381826" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGTqZ5_QI/AAAAAAAAFiM/Hj_AgOFvG5E/s800/Urban+market+11-09+-+10.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 483px; height: 723px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGSyh0_HI/AAAAAAAAFh8/aZUshi0M3IM/s1600-h/um-fabflea.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402567254111222898" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SvnGSyh0_HI/AAAAAAAAFh8/aZUshi0M3IM/s800/um-fabflea.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 731px; height: 389px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I even had a chance to hang out with Mary of <a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2009/06/fabulous-flea-and-fabulous-sale.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Fabulous Flea</span></a>. Some of you may remember and article I wrote about her shop here. P.S. if you want to see more of her amazing finds, The Fab Flea will be open <a href="http://thefabflea.com/upcoming-shows.php"><span style="font-style: italic;">tomorrow</span></a>; (11/12) so check it out.<br />Finally, I want to thank all of you readers who stopped by and introduced yourselves. Its such a pleasure to meet you and I'm so grateful to know that you regularly take the time to read this blog:)</span><br /></div>

Finally Recovering From The Market!

Wow, I'm finally back! Its taken a few days to recover from the market. Not that I was exhausted so much, but getting my house back in o...

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Local Event: Harbenger Duo @ DWR

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Smh3Kvv1i_I/AAAAAAAAFTM/tAbjzrwz_TQ/s1600-h/postcard_blog.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361666382884080626" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/Smh3Kvv1i_I/AAAAAAAAFTM/tAbjzrwz_TQ/s800/postcard_blog.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 673px; height: 457px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Attention! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Houston readers don't miss <a href="http://www.harbengerduo.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Harbenger Duo's furniture line </span></a>at <a href="http://www.dwr.com/category/find+a+studio/houston.do"><span style="font-style: italic;">Design Within Reach</span></a>, tonight.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm so excited to see this cool line and to meet <a href="http://www.harbengerduo.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Audrey!</span></a> </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">P.S. if you're there stop me and say hi:)</span><br /></div>

Local Event: Harbenger Duo @ DWR

Attention! Houston readers don't miss Harbenger Duo's furniture line at Design Within Reach , tonight. I'm so excited to see thi...

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The Fabulous Flea And A Fabulous Sale.

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTer5QSII/AAAAAAAAFIc/UXLnxM9StqQ/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246063216740482" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTer5QSII/AAAAAAAAFIc/UXLnxM9StqQ/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+12.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 609px; height: 474px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I don't often get to write about a furniture store in houston that I've never been too, but this is one of those times! This weekend <a href="http://www.thefabflea.com/index.php"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Fabulous Flea</span></a> opened its doors to the public for a rare sale. I decided I needed to jump at the chance at seeing this place, and it was worth it! I was ready to move into this beautiful space. Its so quaint and romantic:)</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTe0inCcI/AAAAAAAAFI0/YhMoVPEomtw/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+15.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246065537681858" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTe0inCcI/AAAAAAAAFI0/YhMoVPEomtw/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+15.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 605px; height: 477px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTez27x6I/AAAAAAAAFIs/7zYHeR4uRfI/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246065354491810" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTez27x6I/AAAAAAAAFIs/7zYHeR4uRfI/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+11.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 433px; height: 632px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(<span style="font-style: italic;">This little doorway captivated me. I imagined the curious places it might lead to</span>)<br /><a href="http://www.thefabflea.com/index.php"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mary Daly</span></a> along with the fabulous folks at <a href="http://www.foundforthehome.com/">Found For the Home</a>, put together a beautiful collection of antiques and unusual objects. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">P.S. If you are reading this, live in Houston, and its before 5:00 pm on Saturday....go check it out for yourself!</span><br /></span></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6f2XMzI/AAAAAAAAFJc/YiiPUzTLvqA/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+08.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246541019722546" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6f2XMzI/AAAAAAAAFJc/YiiPUzTLvqA/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+08.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 434px; height: 646px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6TJndyI/AAAAAAAAFJU/LQGw2Ukqm3c/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+09.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246537610819362" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6TJndyI/AAAAAAAAFJU/LQGw2Ukqm3c/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+09.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 610px; height: 408px;" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqU-ZKi1OI/AAAAAAAAFJ0/P6T8fh1VJTw/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+18.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344247707456427234" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqU-ZKi1OI/AAAAAAAAFJ0/P6T8fh1VJTw/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+18.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 433px; height: 647px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">This beautiful carved horse head was my favorite piece! Why am I so into horses now?<br />I grew up in West Texas and didn't care about them then...oh well.</span><br /></div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTehZZSpI/AAAAAAAAFIk/Je5KBZb_Oeg/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+13.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246060398758546" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqTehZZSpI/AAAAAAAAFIk/Je5KBZb_Oeg/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+13.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 434px; height: 626px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6LP_ryI/AAAAAAAAFJE/A-rSZKysnP0/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+04.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246535490088738" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6LP_ryI/AAAAAAAAFJE/A-rSZKysnP0/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+04.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 479px; height: 715px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Ooh, I even got to take a peek at the pool house, behind the studio. I tell myself that this was special treatment,<br />but I'm not really sure if it was. Anyway, just had to share. Don't you just love it?!</span><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6FF43AI/AAAAAAAAFJM/trcEB9UYGBw/s1600-h/Fabulous+Flea+-+02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344246533837085698" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SiqT6FF43AI/AAAAAAAAFJM/trcEB9UYGBw/s800/Fabulous+Flea+-+02.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 484px; height: 721px;" /></a>

The Fabulous Flea And A Fabulous Sale.

I don't often get to write about a furniture store in houston that I've never been too, but this is one of those times! This weekend...

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To The Market and Back!

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFUXg4vTI/AAAAAAAAFCM/I1QcpAO92LU/s1600-h/Carolina+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337615830831643954" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFUXg4vTI/AAAAAAAAFCM/I1QcpAO92LU/s800/Carolina+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 585px; height: 561px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(Peek at my booth)<br />Well, we did it! Over the weekend we showed at <a href="http://theurbanmarkethouston.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">the Houston Urban Market</span></a> for the first time. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm only now recovering enough to write about it. (I also had a kid who got sick on Monday).<br />It was quite an undertaking, I have to admit. Its funny that I never gave to much thought to the process of setting up a booth, whenever I was out shopping!<br />Both Paloma and I (and our handsome assistants) began setting up Saturday afternoon. Everyone was a little nervous because of some ominous looking skies, but we kept going. In fact, it did rain that evening, but<br />thankfully it mostly just cooled everything down. After that we returned early Sunday morning to finish preparing for the 9:00 opening.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFVEeUCmI/AAAAAAAAFCk/pKdpKsxQ2E0/s1600-h/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+23.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337615842900445794" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFVEeUCmI/AAAAAAAAFCk/pKdpKsxQ2E0/s800/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+23.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 352px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Paloma's chairs</span></a> were amazing! I can't believe I forgot to take more photos of the rest of them!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFnLaDw_I/AAAAAAAAFC0/D6gdFDogWhI/s1600-h/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+68.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337616153999295474" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFnLaDw_I/AAAAAAAAFC0/D6gdFDogWhI/s800/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+68.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 347px;" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFUkojtpI/AAAAAAAAFCU/mF5bjGQ0ixI/s1600-h/boys.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337615834353481362" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFUkojtpI/AAAAAAAAFCU/mF5bjGQ0ixI/s800/boys.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 593px; height: 492px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">My two favorite guys were very helpful. Liam even set up his first display w/ his own cars! Of course I wasn't allowed to actually sell his cars. If you're wondering, Liam didn't hang out all day, Mark was a very accommodating babysitter.</span><br /></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFVXpDIRI/AAAAAAAAFCs/AHQzAVnE6x0/s1600-h/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+27.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337615848045748498" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFVXpDIRI/AAAAAAAAFCs/AHQzAVnE6x0/s800/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+27.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 409px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFVOlLP3I/AAAAAAAAFCc/-hHKfxxwIS4/s1600-h/girls+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337615845613584242" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFVOlLP3I/AAAAAAAAFCc/-hHKfxxwIS4/s800/girls+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 597px; height: 259px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Some of our blogger friends also made an appearance. It was great to see them!<br />Left: Lauren (<a href="http://materialgirlsblog.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Material Girls</span></a>) and Paloma <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">(La Dolce Vita)</span></a> Center: Joni (<a href="http://www.cotedetexas.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Cote de Texas)</span></a><br />and her trustee Starbucks coffee. Right: Paloma and Courtney <a href="http://musingsofanightowl.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Under a Paper Moon</span></a>).<br />Unfortunately, I missed meeting <a href="http://jeunemarie.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sarah of Jeune Marie</span></a>. Sarah, I also missed meeting you at<br /><a href="http://www.insidetheloopblog.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Courtney'</span></a>s garage sale last month. Maybe we'll coordinate some day:)<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMGbaI2XKI/AAAAAAAAFDM/_0SGNquhBmM/s1600-h/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+53.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337617051306843298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMGbaI2XKI/AAAAAAAAFDM/_0SGNquhBmM/s800/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+53.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 477px; height: 338px;" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMGbq4FjhI/AAAAAAAAFDU/6tlD8ryfPnA/s1600-h/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+54.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337617055799938578" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMGbq4FjhI/AAAAAAAAFDU/6tlD8ryfPnA/s800/Me+and+the+Urban+Market+-+54.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 528px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I didn't have time to walk around very much, but I did find a couple interesting pieces I really loved. Including, what else; but a couple of amazing chairs!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFnf58ddI/AAAAAAAAFC8/p3GsBqyb-Q4/s1600-h/people.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337616159501743570" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFnf58ddI/AAAAAAAAFC8/p3GsBqyb-Q4/s800/people.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 552px; height: 622px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">I couldn't resist snapping shots of several interesting characters roaming around.<br />What surprised me was how willing they were for me to photograph them.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFnh3QOUI/AAAAAAAAFDE/xHC4__VdzOc/s1600-h/Tired+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337616160027326786" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/ShMFnh3QOUI/AAAAAAAAFDE/xHC4__VdzOc/s800/Tired+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 341px; height: 640px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">By the end of the day everyone was pretty worn out and I was wishing that I could be magically transported home. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I loved getting to meet several readers. I especially cracked up with a lady who called me by name to ask for a price and talked to me like we were old friends. That was fun! Thanks to everyone who stopped by and thanks to Paloma and Fabian for sharing a booth with me. Most especially I want to thank my wonderful husband for helping and supporting me. I had a great time and hope to do it again!</span><br /></div>

To The Market and Back!

(Peek at my booth) Well, we did it! Over the weekend we showed at the Houston Urban Market for the first time. I'm only now recovering...

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Mark Your Calendars!

<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SgjUGcVg9WI/AAAAAAAAE_E/kcOjEtUQiM4/s1600-h/chairs.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334746965771089250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SgjUGcVg9WI/AAAAAAAAE_E/kcOjEtUQiM4/s800/chairs.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 442px; height: 608px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SgjUGNiEkhI/AAAAAAAAE-8/x42b-RAkDdw/s1600-h/product+collage.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334746961797222930" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/SgjUGNiEkhI/AAAAAAAAE-8/x42b-RAkDdw/s800/product+collage.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 517px; height: 551px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">This weekend I am going from just photographing <a href="http://www.theurbanmarkethouston.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">the Urban Market</span></a> (<a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-wish-it-was-sunday.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">here</span></a>, <a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2009/02/good-times.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">here</span></a> and <a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2008/02/urban-market.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">here</span></a>) to SELLING at the <a href="http://www.theurbanmarkethouston.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Urban Market!!</span></a>! I have to admit that I am feeling very nervous. I mean, unlike when I sold my furniture at an antique store or when I write this blog; I will have to be present along with my furniture. I feel like I will exposing myself! The good thing is that I will be there with the lovely </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/">Paloma of La Dolce Vita.</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Hooray for friends!<br />So, I'm using this post as therapy; I'm talking it out and I'm hoping some of you will come by and offer some support. (If you want to literally support me and buy some stuff that will be very welcome too:) I collect unusual things that catch my eye and that are what else? Very eclectic and off-beat. Okay, I'm taking deep breaths and practicing my faith.<br /><a href="http://www.theurbanmarkethouston.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Click here</span></a> if you aren't familiar with the Urban Market and I hope to see you there!</span><br /></div>

Mark Your Calendars!

This weekend I am going from just photographing the Urban Market ( here , here and here ) to SELLING at the Urban Market!! ! I have to adm...

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