Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Two Days Till Petticoats on Prairie and Picnic on the Prairie
This Rodeo Queen, when she's not dreaming of finding treasures and precious junk, will usually have her nose in a book. I came across this wonderful line in Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese - "Wasn't that the definition of home? Not where you are from, but where you are wanted?" It is an honor and a true privilege to be friends with a group of women who make one feel wanted. And not only that, we really WANT you to come see us at Petticoats on the Prairie. We hope it will feel a little bit like home to you. Plus, you might find a treasure just like your grandma used to have! Or if your grandma was into bling, you'll probably find that, too!
Monday, April 25, 2011
We love Junk Mafia!!!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Moving-in Day
Today the Rodeo Queens begin moving into the barn at Black Locust Farms. Mulberry Hill promises to bring a ton of furniture. Leeann says she is covered in paint, and we can't wait to see what she is bringing.
Flutter's husband is loading a pick-up as soon as he can tear himself away from the tv and has digested that wonderful breakfast that Janie cooked for him this morning.
What's in Store has been working on a DUCK! We understand that it is an unbelievably amazing creation. Can't wait to see what else Mary and Alan bring to the farm.
The Sentimental Swan has been creating the most incredible roller skates that you will ever see. The first pair was so dirty they had to be sand blasted to get clean. I actually saw the skates in their original state of dirtiness. Cecilia has turned them into something beautiful and funky.
The Dragonfly is just waiting to amaze us with their creativity and gorgeous bling. Cherry says she is covered in glitter and we all know that there's no such thing as too much glitter. Cherry and her amazing daughter Andrea will blow our minds with their wonderful displays and great items.
Then our infamous Rodeo Queen with her wonderful mane of red hair has been and will continue to be our little engine that could. Cat gets things done! Plus she is a superb photographer. She is the wind beneath our wings.
Every group of Rodeo queens needs a Dana. She finds time in her busy schedule to lend her advice. She is ready to work the crowds on the opening day of Petticoats.
Connie and Marsha are our behind the scenes Queens. They help with decorations and buttons and all-around moral support. We are forever grateful to them.
Six days till Petticoats on the Prairie officially opens. We'll see you at the farm in Ira!
Flutter's husband is loading a pick-up as soon as he can tear himself away from the tv and has digested that wonderful breakfast that Janie cooked for him this morning.
What's in Store has been working on a DUCK! We understand that it is an unbelievably amazing creation. Can't wait to see what else Mary and Alan bring to the farm.
The Sentimental Swan has been creating the most incredible roller skates that you will ever see. The first pair was so dirty they had to be sand blasted to get clean. I actually saw the skates in their original state of dirtiness. Cecilia has turned them into something beautiful and funky.
The Dragonfly is just waiting to amaze us with their creativity and gorgeous bling. Cherry says she is covered in glitter and we all know that there's no such thing as too much glitter. Cherry and her amazing daughter Andrea will blow our minds with their wonderful displays and great items.
Then our infamous Rodeo Queen with her wonderful mane of red hair has been and will continue to be our little engine that could. Cat gets things done! Plus she is a superb photographer. She is the wind beneath our wings.
Every group of Rodeo queens needs a Dana. She finds time in her busy schedule to lend her advice. She is ready to work the crowds on the opening day of Petticoats.
Connie and Marsha are our behind the scenes Queens. They help with decorations and buttons and all-around moral support. We are forever grateful to them.
Six days till Petticoats on the Prairie officially opens. We'll see you at the farm in Ira!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Picnic on the Prairie!!
What do we have in our hand-Tickets for Picnic on the Prairie! We are ecstatic about this event...it will be on Friday, April 29th from 11:00am till 1:00pm prior to the POTP event! You will be treated to a delicious picnic lunch on the grounds of Black Locust Farm, catered by Bama's House of Colorado City. Our special guest, Lara Blair, will be visiting with us about her career as a photographer..you will recieve a very special VIP trinket and also a POTP tote bag!! Then it's off to explore the
barn for an hour of early-bird shopping! You can get tickets at The Dragonfly, 1st National Bank and City National Banks in Colorado City, or email us at petticoatsontheprairie@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
In the beginning...
Welcome to Petticoats on the Prairie! This is the story of how a group of women in two neighboring towns in West Texas came to be friends and launched Petticoats on the Prairie. Colorado City is the home of some special women who love to antique and share their vintage finds with others. Two women from Big Spring loved to shop in Colorado City and discovered that they had much in common with these ladies. Friendships quickly formed over meals and much socializing. The talk would often turn to Antiques Week in Round Top and how we desired to have our own show in West Texas.
Last June when we began to play with the thought of creating a premier vintage market for West Texas, we never dreamed that it would take off with such huge success and be so warmly received by the people in this area. Black Locust Farm in Ira became the perfect spot on the Texas prairie for this show. Word soon got out about this event. I honestly believe that there has never been a better time for people (and especially women) who love to be creative to also become business people. We have followed so many creative women for inspiration - Jo Packham of Where Women Create, the fabulous Funky Junk Sisters of Junk Salvation, Lara Blair the Modern Prairie Girl, Lisa Harris of The Garden Cat, and Serena Thompson of The Farm Chicks. The list is endless and their websites and blogs are joys to read and follow.
The first show last October exceeded our expectations. Our shoppers were happy; they loved visiting with friends and seeing a wide variety of vintage items, antiques, junktiques, jewelry and clothes. The weather was crisp and cool, and the smiling faces were so much fun to see.
We didn't have much time to rest on our laurels. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's were upon us. Soon it became time to start planning the April show. In the midst of this, some of the Rodeo Queens flew to Portland, Oregon to attend the Funky Junk Sisters' Junk Salvation in February. We were like star-struck adoring fans when we met the incredible women of the Great Northwest. Dixie DeRocher and Linda Albers were so gracious in answering questions and treating us like honored guests. We met Lara Blair, Isabel Lang, Lisa Love Harris, Diane Kaser and other incredibly talented women. Rejuvenated, we returned home ready to make the next show even bigger and better.
On April 29 and 30, we will have our first Spring show. Lara Blair is flying in from Seattle to be our special guest. We're hoping she'll have lots of opportunities to use her photography skills to capture West Texas ranches, real cowboys, sunsets, and Rodeo Queens. She'll speak at our Picnic on the Prairie Friday morning. Guests will receive a catered picnic lunch, free gifts and early shopping. Ann-Denise Anderson of Whim and Fancy Designs will be conducting make and take workshops throughout the show. The show has doubled in the number of vendors from the Fall show and excitement is building. We have amazing and generous sponsors who have helped to make this show so incredible.
Please join us on April 29th and 30th at Black Locust Farm in Ira, Texas. We can't predict the weather because, after all, this is Texas! But we can guarantee that you will have a wonderful experience shopping for unique items. It will be even better if you bring your friends. The merchants in Snyder - Pam Robertson's The Mason Jar Mercantile is one of our favorites and Cherry Hoback's The Dragonfly, Mary and Alan Smith's What's in Store, Leeann Moore's Mulberry Hill and More Books inside Good Ole Days Antique Mall and Marsha Jordan's Colorado Floral in Colorado City will all be open to add to your shopping delight.
Mark your calendars now; we can't wait to see you! Find us on Facebook!
Last June when we began to play with the thought of creating a premier vintage market for West Texas, we never dreamed that it would take off with such huge success and be so warmly received by the people in this area. Black Locust Farm in Ira became the perfect spot on the Texas prairie for this show. Word soon got out about this event. I honestly believe that there has never been a better time for people (and especially women) who love to be creative to also become business people. We have followed so many creative women for inspiration - Jo Packham of Where Women Create, the fabulous Funky Junk Sisters of Junk Salvation, Lara Blair the Modern Prairie Girl, Lisa Harris of The Garden Cat, and Serena Thompson of The Farm Chicks. The list is endless and their websites and blogs are joys to read and follow.
The first show last October exceeded our expectations. Our shoppers were happy; they loved visiting with friends and seeing a wide variety of vintage items, antiques, junktiques, jewelry and clothes. The weather was crisp and cool, and the smiling faces were so much fun to see.
We didn't have much time to rest on our laurels. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's were upon us. Soon it became time to start planning the April show. In the midst of this, some of the Rodeo Queens flew to Portland, Oregon to attend the Funky Junk Sisters' Junk Salvation in February. We were like star-struck adoring fans when we met the incredible women of the Great Northwest. Dixie DeRocher and Linda Albers were so gracious in answering questions and treating us like honored guests. We met Lara Blair, Isabel Lang, Lisa Love Harris, Diane Kaser and other incredibly talented women. Rejuvenated, we returned home ready to make the next show even bigger and better.
On April 29 and 30, we will have our first Spring show. Lara Blair is flying in from Seattle to be our special guest. We're hoping she'll have lots of opportunities to use her photography skills to capture West Texas ranches, real cowboys, sunsets, and Rodeo Queens. She'll speak at our Picnic on the Prairie Friday morning. Guests will receive a catered picnic lunch, free gifts and early shopping. Ann-Denise Anderson of Whim and Fancy Designs will be conducting make and take workshops throughout the show. The show has doubled in the number of vendors from the Fall show and excitement is building. We have amazing and generous sponsors who have helped to make this show so incredible.
Please join us on April 29th and 30th at Black Locust Farm in Ira, Texas. We can't predict the weather because, after all, this is Texas! But we can guarantee that you will have a wonderful experience shopping for unique items. It will be even better if you bring your friends. The merchants in Snyder - Pam Robertson's The Mason Jar Mercantile is one of our favorites and Cherry Hoback's The Dragonfly, Mary and Alan Smith's What's in Store, Leeann Moore's Mulberry Hill and More Books inside Good Ole Days Antique Mall and Marsha Jordan's Colorado Floral in Colorado City will all be open to add to your shopping delight.
Mark your calendars now; we can't wait to see you! Find us on Facebook!
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