Cynthia’s cottage in Country Living!

Last September, my friend and fabulous set designer, merchandiser extraordinaire
Vince Maggio, let me know he had staged a fabulous cottage in McKinney. I asked
if he would like photos taken of his work and he and Cynthia said “Yes”. As it
turned out, Cynthia was going to submit photos of her home to several publications
hoping to get them published, so perfect timing! Well, I stepped in the front door
and was in Heaven! Of course this home needs to be published! Needless to say,
Country Living has it in the current July/August issue so pick up a copy! In 2017
it will also be featured in a book, City Farmhouse. I had the pleasure of sitting in
onboth of the photo shoots, so you can image this little photographer
was especially happy!

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Who doesn’t get excited about beautiful Paper?

Or how can one little city get any better? Well, just find yet another fabulous

little shop in McKinney that’s how! Several weeks ago, after hours, I spotted

a new sign in town. I popped over to peek in the window and was blown away

by what appeared to be another great find in McKinney! The decor,

the printing, the furniture and displays, everything made me want to come

back for a peekwhen open. Last week my designer friend Sandra and I headed

up to check them out! Missing Q Press is the name of the store, and Jason

the owner knows his stuff! What a delightful little place to come shop and visit.

Why, you might just walk away with all kinds of hand printed, fabulous

little books, cards, tags or invitations. Did I mention that they print wonderful

custom invites for weddings, parties, showers, or just about any event you can

think of! Better check to make sure they are open before heading up but

you can for sure find someone there on Fridayor Saturday.

You won’t be disappointed! The Artistic ability of Letterpress!

Fringe The Event

love this slip covered chair as you enter!

ton’s of fun whites! oh so shabby!

I love little bottles!

reasonably price and cute pillows!

Sweedish style sofa

There’s a New Kid in Town!

Yep, there’s still more to do in McKinney! More
shops, more antiques, more re purposed, more
necessities! OF Course! Treasure Spotters is the newest
gig in town, the 1st weekend of the month, even though
last weekend was the premiere! Chase Hall, Smitten Flea
and Homepieces had a fun open house last Sunday with a
great turnout in spite of the rainy, miserable day! Only
truly dedicated antiquarians and McKinni-ians would get out
in that rain!

Fringe in McKinney, the place to be this weekend!

Guest designer this month

Elizabeth DuVal jewerly designer…

Revive, Jennifers new shop coming soon!

The Toymaker creator of vintage looking Santas

the old lumberyard makes a great setting for vendors!

McKinney Grain , one of my favorite buildings

Beautiful Bathroom’s

Patina Green’s beautiful bath!

even a fancy chandelier for the bath

The Landing-Harbour Island, Bahama honeymoon bath

Ocean Club, Harbour Island guest room & bath

The Landing, Attic rooms’ bath, HI,Bahamas

even a bed in the beautiful, white bath

Smitten has some neat, new sachets from CA!

Smitten and 120 have lot’s of fun books, glitter, antiques,etc!

Karen always has a clever window at Smitten!

someting i want to buy is in this photo!

sachets with vintage Japanese fabrics

another view of the Victorian Bird cage from Round Top at Patina Green

newest member of the design district in McKinney!

one of my oldest favorites, Plum Creek Primitives with lot’s of fun American made rag dolls!

I realized today while having lunch with Nancy at Patina
Green, that I had forgotten to snap a few photos of
their beautiful bathroom for my last post! Sounds a
little strange, but I love beautiful bath’s. So, I rummaged
around my computer to see how many other baths I could
find to prove my point! Here are just a few so far…
patina green
plum creek primitives
smitten
gray living