Texas Wrap Up!

I am back in Florida and this week I will be in overdrive preparing for the Gift market this weekend. Texas was great and I got TONS of inspiration and ideas there for current and future projects. Here are a hodge podge of items I wanted to throw in. Above is delicious pralines and divinity Christopher's grandmother and aunt made for us to bring home! Yum Yum!

I discovered the brand Consuela this week at both Treasure Hunters Gallery and Beau Kisses (pictured).

The following were taken at a great little Mexican restaurant in Pasedena called Don Key. They had the greatest Christmas decorations chock full of all kinds of handcrafted folk art ornaments!

The tree had chili pepper garland, clay flower bunches, and colorful tin ornaments.

I need to get better at taking pics with my iphone, but this is a closeup of the tree.

They had garland all over and it had sombreros, dolls and scarves tied on them with fun tissue paper flowers too!

Thats all from Texas for now!!! I have tons of projects and DIY's coming your way over the next couple of weeks! Plus we are getting our Christmas tree in the next couple of days!!! Love to hear feedback from y'all so keep it coming! And I have noticed some new followers in the past couple weeks so welcome and shoot me an email if you would like me to feature your blog sometime!!!

Houston Boutique Shopping: Katy

We went to lots of shops in Katy, both Old Town and some at La Centerra.

My favorite shop in Old town is NY Texas Style. Unfortunately, they do not have a website but they are located on 2nd St. Nancy is the owner and she has really adorable western boutique items, many from local artisans. There is also Casa Mendiola, where Gus hand crafts Mexican inspired furniture and has many beautiful Mexican imports. His custom furniture is truely a work of art. The last stop we made in Old Town Katy was The Junkie Kloset. This boutique just opened a week ago and their clothes and accessories are adorable and very well priced. Not to mention the boutique itself is so swanky!

I snagged these flats @ The Junkie Kloset for under $30!

On our way home we walked through La Centerra and there were 2 shops that I thought I would mention. Apricot Lane is a clothing boutique with really great clothes and accessories. I also went to Beau Kisses which was a really fun gift boutique and right now they have every kind of Christmas ornament you can imagine.

I hope all my Houston Ladies can stop by these shops and check out all of their goodies. I would also like to give a shout out to Cherie, my shopping partner in crime and chauffeur to all of these great shops.

Houston Boutique Shopping: Jubilee

Jubilee in the Heights is probably my all time favorite boutique. I have never walked out of there with out buying something. The shop is set up fabulously and they always have the cutest Christmas stuff! You can get everything from clothes, jewelry, gifts, candles, housewares and so much more! So many one of a kind items and everything is really well priced too!!! It was super packed when we went so I didn't get a chance to take many pictures and they said they will have their internet store up and running soon:) Yay!!!

There are a handful of adorable shops all throughout the heights...I will review some more in December when I am back for Christmas:)

Houston Boutique Shopping: Treasure Hunter's Gallery

I first came across the Treasure Hunter's Gallery Last year. Its actually in Fort Bend but it is well worth the visit! The have fabulous stuff and especially lots of awesome hand crafted items. Here are some picture's I snapped with my iphone!

CowSkull encrusted in vintage jewelry

Guitar covered in vintage jewelry

Mirror Encrusted in Jewelry

Gypsy Cowgirl Guitar

Angels made out of found objects

Mexican Folk Art

Milagro Crosses

Gorgeous Sacred Heart

Charm necklace

Rose Bracelets

Funky Clay necklaces I think all 3 of these are made by Sookie Sookie

This isn't even a fraction of all the cool stuff they have... there are loads of gift items, household items and picture frames, clothing, shoes, even a section just for guys!! Can't wait to come back at Christmas!!