Monday, May 20, 2013

Repurposed Parts




"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein


This is exactly how I feel these days. I must keep moving to be successful. Anything you encounter in life that's worth having, requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and a VERY SUPPORTIVE FAMILY. Recently I purchased a jewelry display from Brandy Evans at Pocket Full of Heirlooms. It was a fabulous piece made from a  vintage bicycle seat. I decided I needed more of these fabulous stands and the hunt was on for creative pieces to put together.

My Dad had a friend who restores amazing retro and antique bicycles. We went to his house to dig through his barn looking for salvage pieces. I was shocked by the supply in his barn. 


Loved this turquoise one!


The coolest part was his 1929 Chevy that still runs like a dream.
So we hit the backroads for a country spin. You definitely view the world a little slower and sweeter in this ride.



He was very generous is helping me fill my request for bicycle parts to display my repurposed jewelry.

 Here is another idea I found on Pinterest for a display idea.


I'm proud of the way my display pieces turned out. Thanks Daddy for taking ideas and turning them into works of art.


Any other ideas for creative jewelry displays? 

xoxo- Ashley













Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Pinkalicious Prom and Vintage Show

On April 26, 2013, if you happened to be driving down a little Texas backroad, you may have been prompted to follow these little signs. If you were so lucky, you embarked upon one of the grandest events Anna, Texas has ever had......PINKALICIOUS VINTAGE PROM AND ANTIQUE SHOW.

We had over 50 talented vendors from all over the great state. Grayson Hills Winery was there selling their sangria and Barn Red wine. Southern Cross band kicked off the prom with country classics and old rock n' roll. And everyone dressed to impress with old prom attire that was nothing short of Grits n' Glamour. 






Miss Hailey Hargrave... she painted my "fix your makeup" sign.

My best friend Jessica and I. 


Sweet little future gypsies.


Kacy and Chase share a dance in the barn.




The gals from Southern Willow in Celina.


The gals from Junk Ju Ju...





Perhaps the Belles of the Ball were Saint and Sinner... the two pink Shastas.
"Saint" belongs to my mother dearest.
I guess you can guess who "Sinner" belongs to. She happens to be the Gilded Lilly House of Sin after 10 PM. 




My Valentine Jewels...





Girls Gone Junkin'...


My Hippie Cousin...

My Nest Creations....

Kiss and Makeup Boutique....

Dee Dee Style....

One Nation's Creations....

Texas Trash Jewelry...




Junk Divas...




Vintage Lullabelle....


Pocket Full of Heirlooms....

Girl on the Go...








Junk Ju Ju




So if you believe in the Power of Pink- please join us next year!




I am so very blessed to have the support of my family. This event would not have been possible without them. Love you Mom and Dad to the moon and back!


Never a Prom Queen but forever a Junk Queen... 
- Junk Ju Ju



Peace, Love, and Pinkalicious!
xoxo- Ashley