What a weekend.

i can't even begin to tell you what an amazing weekend i had in Dallas.

Shea and Debbie throw one heck of an event.

from the very first moment driving up to the church it was magic...

amazing.

the church has been converted to their home.

it was featured recently in Where Women Create and the photos that were amazing don't do it justice.

their studio was like out of control.

huge.

beauty everywhere.
so much handmade goodness.

Shea and Debbie invited me to come to this event being the last one in the church.

i am so glad that i took the time to do it, and so grateful for their hospitality and even more,

their friendship.

what a weekend.

packed with fun, friendship and creativity.

after our tour of the church Thursday we went for traditional Texan BBQ for lunch.

loved it.

nothing better.

then we went back to the church to unpack and help get ready for guests to arrive.

Thursday night there was a mingle where a lot of the women attending the event gathered for Tex Mex.

loved it.

Suze was attending the event so we had dinner together.

Jo Packham from Where Women Create arrived Thursday as well.

it is always so much fun to be at an event with old friends.

Friday the attendees arrived to the church and we boarded a bus headed to Canton.

Canton is one of the most amazing flea markets i have been to.

miles and miles of goodies.

i can't even begin to tell you  how much great stuff there was.

i should have driven a truck.

prices were amazing.

but with limited space i bought a few treasures.

tea cups, doilies, hankies for a dollar, linens, some milk glass and the funnest pink glass dish with bees and a beehive.

it was hard NOT to want to buy it all.

the sun was out and it was HOT in the sun, i bought a hat to shade me.

we were hosted to a beautiful lunch at a shop called "girls gone junkin"

LOVE.

no really. i loved these darling women and their shop by far was my favorite.

they treated us to a lovely lunch, tiaras and pearls for everyone.

the store was filled with so much Vintage goodness and eye candy.

i die.

after lunch there was more shopping.

then back onto the bus for our ride back to the church.

Jo and i talked, laughed and she told me stories about her amazing start in the publishing world.

what a treat.

Friday the classes began.

tables were set to perfection.

the swag bags were hung at each chair with care.

name tags were out of this world amazing.

each women received one.

it was a group effort.

Heather did the soldering and Shea and Debbie did the rest.

they made 50 of these!
i wore mine long.

love.

the kits were packaged with care.

like everything else.

We spent the day creating our birds.

it was really a fun day.

pleating vintage paper, glittering, creating the bird it's self and making each one our own.

at our table Christy, Jo, Shea and Debbie and I all had different birds creating the same project.

Jo's was an owl, mine was skiwampus, Christy's was a little junkie and of course Debbie & Shea's were perfection. it was fun to see all of the women's birds lined up for display.

50 women 50 birds.

throughout the day we were fed like queens.

the food was amazing.

prepared by Chefs Sarah and Jenny.

not only did these women cook for us the entire weekend they had me in tears with laughter at all times.

LOVE.

Sarah is featured in Where Women Cook this month...

check her out!

she has a great story...

Saturday was a great day.

Sunday was Shea's class...

again the tables were filled with beautifully wrapped kits, goodies and gifts for all.

we were given trays and baubles, and beautiful chains of pearl and crystal.

we all brought some treasures from home and i bought some vintage earings and baubles in Canton to add to my project.

we learned how to wire wrap and created beautiful bracelets.

i made mine into a necklace knowing i would wear it more that way.

again, 50 different versions of the same project.

glam...

another day filled with creativity, great food, laughter and friendship.

i hated thinking that it was our last day at the Gilded Life.

the last event at the church.

friendships were forged.

my sweet roomie Stacy.

with the chefs...

Monday was bittersweet.

leaving the church.

the movers arrived.

Shea and Debbie are packing up.

moving to California.

it was the last event at the church.

i am so grateful i went.

spent the time with friends.

creating, being inspired.

laughing until i almost peed.

{thanks Jo}

and gilding myself.

i am a gilded girl now.

and forever.

thanks Shea and Debbie.

your friendship is a gift.

what a weekend...

tomorrow i board another plane...

heading to Puerto Rico.

to hang with this group of hooligans...

can't wait...

i need to re-pack...

happy Wednesday!

kiss kiss

m.

 

Comments

[Alissa]

Your weekend looks glorious!!!! Have a super time on your next adventure!

[Nancy Wyatt]

Looked amazing! I went to their blog but can't find info on signing upr for their kits or if they have these events often or what? I would love to attend one especially since I'm just a car drive away! I love Canton! My MIL lives near there so I have been once and we are headed there again this summer. HOT but fun! Hugs Spark sister!!

[Laurie LaRiviere]

wow those pics were eye candy! thanks for sharing, you have the most blessed, fun, and amazing life, good for you! be safe on your trip to PR

[Angela Thompson]

Wow, that looks amazing! I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time!! From the sound of it, you hit the jackpot of flea markets. Ohio doesn't have hardly any. :( Now I know where to go to take my hubby on a vacation! :)

[Jody]

Your trip looked amazing! I would die to be able to go to a flea market like that...Edmonton just doesnt have the vintage feel to it!!! Have a blast on your trip with all those amazing people!

Your blog is very inspiring, calming and beautiful to read each day. I love how you write, post and describe everything...thank you - a perfect match for a cup of coffee each morning!

Jody from Edmonton

[jackie]

Great pics and run down of the GIlded weekend! It was unbelievable and I am so glad like you that I went! It was great to meet you.
Have fun on your trip!

[patty]

some A*M*A*Z*I*N*G life margie... and you always show your gratitude for it!...thanks for sharing!
xoxo...

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[alicia king]

beautiful bracelets! that place looks so fun! so full of treasures and eye candy :)

there's a Dickey's bbq in American Fork! i still haven't been, but my husband loves it!

[Tracy]

Oh my giddy aunt i just came across your beautiful blog..amazingly gorgeous..i am in heaven!!!
Pictures are amazing the place is well..wowwowwow...and loving the jewellery that was made...in envy here,lol!!!
Looking forward to popping back.
hugs
Tracy
xxx

[Sonia **Sony**]

Hi Margie
Great Pictures!~
I hope you enjoyed your visit to PR, back soon.
Thanks for your fabulous class.

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