SALE and EXTENDED HOURS

We have so much to bee Thankful For

YOU

Our generous customers of whom many have become lifelong friends!

You have kept us super busy the last few weeks and we have so much to update you on including photos from our recent holiday preview party.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

We will bee Closed on Thursday but will reopen on Friday at 10:30 for an after Thanksgiving SALE

All Ornaments are 20% off

All Gourmet food items and Chocolates 10% off

All Antique Dolls 20% off

All Fenton and Fine Glassware in cases 30% off

50% Off Many Selected other items in our new Sale Area including Beeswax Candles, Baylor items, vintage kitchen items, furniture and more.

We will now bee open on Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00pm and will bee open until 8:00 pm Dec. 4th, for Holidays on the Avenues.

Bee Seeing YOU!

Wiseman House due to visit for Open House!

You're Not Going to want to miss this!

Wiseman House Chocolates will bee hosting a tasting event inside our store Thursday Night Only from 5:30 -8:00 for our Holiday Preview Party. We are so excited to bee offering their line of products. They make wonderful gifts for the holidays.

We had a whirlwind of a day today. This time I hired professional movers to come and help move all the cases and the bigger stuff. What a time saver. The bones of the new layout are starting to come together. Tomorrow promises to bee another very long night as we bring out all new Holiday items and other treasures that we have been stock piling, waiting until just now to bring them out for you. Rebekah stopped in and finalized the menu and it is amazing. You simply can't miss it. Bee Seeing YOU!

We're Getting Ready ... Are You?

...To attend our Holiday Preview Party of Course!

I can't believe we are celebrating 5 full years in business! We are working very long days and late hours to get it all finished for you. Remember we are now closed, Tuesday and will not reopen until Thursday the 11th at 5:30 pm.

Below is Amy J. working with me late again at night. This awning was custom made for the outside of our first location. I have truly outgrown the pink and white stripes. Looking around the store now, you don't see any pink. I couldn't stand to leave it behind so it has proudly hung over our check out area. The next time you see it, it will bee covered up with burlap and vintage laces and will bee over our new boutique area as our check out area will now bee in the center of the store. Here I am painting the front section of our store. As much as I have Loooved this chocolate brown wall, after 3 years it was time for a change. With the help of Shelly Miller, of Finishing Touch Designs, it now looks like old sheet metal and I love the way it turned out and sparkles in the light. You will just have to come Thursday and see for yourself.

Sorry, these photos were taken on a camera phone. I am going to try my very best to update the progress of the shop over the next few nights so please check back. If you can't make it Thursday night, our open house continues through Saturday. Here are the Highlights thus far for Thursday...

Live Music by Steven Gereghty

Chocolate Tasting by Wiseman House

A Fun Vintage Photo Booth for you and your friends

Free Goodies from our neighbors, Dr. Pepper

Catering by Rebekah Trimble

Contributions from our Local Budweiser Distributor

You get to see the first of our Christmas merchandise

You get to bee the first to see our completely revamped store

You get to have whole lot of fun

Oh and the first 100 customers receive a Very Special Gift with Purchase!!!

Whew ~ I can't wait. Bee Seeing You there!

SAVE THE DATE!

THURSDAY, NOV. 11th 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Check Back Here for All the Details to follow

Hico Show Review and a few New things in store...

Lots of Photos ~ As promised here are a few photos from the Homestead Antique Show and a few new things in store too.

As you know, our store has very little color, but this time we went with purples. It must have been HIS plan because it all just fell into place and not something I wold have normally done. We have brought some of it back into the store and I have to say, accented with grays, I am loving it!

The highlight of the booth was this paper dress made entirely out of phone book pages from now the infamous shop girl Amy J. I saw one awhile back on the KAZA blog but she did not. I sent her home with a mannequin, some pins, a phone book and no other direction and this is what she brought back. It is hard to see all the details in the photo. I sold her to another dealer at the show, but never fear, we will have another one at our upcoming Holiday Open House.

This giant antique secretary stands nearly 9 feet tall. If it would fit into my house it would bee mine. I love all the display opportunity and it comes with even extra shelves.

We found a pair of these antique upholstered purple chairs with older fabric and then this yummy purple bedding arrived that Amy J. picked out at Atlanta Market for me when I was ill last time. I then found this giant antique purple transferware bowl, a peddler came in with the most beautiful purple glass, Kim at Bloomingals gave us tons of pretty dried purple hydrangeas and at Laverty's I found some older house blue prints - which are all actually purple and I made decoupaged walls out of them for the back of our booth. Whew, that's a long sentence! Like I said it all just fell into place.

Just in - this old primitive cabinet top with perfect original crackle paint

Glass vases with portrait scenes on them - these Really would make a nice gift

Old double basin wash tub - if it doesn't sell before the open house, you will see it full of ice and beer

SOLD

Script panels and pillows

Old children's shoe cobbler molds I painted chrome, adorned with vintage jewels and glued on a dowel, stand and Voila

Our Fall scented Candles in all sizes are fully stocked and the Christmas scents are on the way!

Who needs a dust ruffle if you have a collection of attractive old books?

Ms. Reba brought me in what looks like old metal chicken feeders, but they are actually the insides of old fire extinguishers, and I knew exactly what I wanted to make out of them as soon as I saw them- pendant lights!
This old HEAAVVY iron bed was nothing much more than a pile of rust until I got my hands on it.

Sadly, I can never remember to take out my camera at shows as I am too busy thinking about set up. These photos were taken after many items had already sold, including some antique items that Jewel, yes the singer, purchased! We play her music in the shop, including the Lullaby CD we sell - and I couldn't believe it.

I love this simply painted, nothing fancy about it grey chest, so much that I am now rethinking everything in my home.

Restored old Medical cabinet with original thick beveled glass

Decorated old photo with vintage clock face collar

Mr. Swanky Bull was the first thing that sold

The famous Miss Brandie setting up her booth. Bee Sure not to miss her and Mickie this weekend at their beautiful Ranch for the Accumulations Show. These are truly some of the nicest women in the biz and you feel Christ's love radiating from all they do without them ever saying a word. Actions truly speak louder than words.

The master with her work of art!

Accumulations Vintage Home and Garden Fair This Weekend!

This is a not to miss event. Please see Theresa's blog for all the details and directions. Some of the very best dealers will bee there including some of the best of the best from the famous Uncommon Objects in Austin. It is the most beautiful setting and well worth the drive to attend. Tell them Bee Swanky Sent you!

Homestead Antique Show in Hico

We are heading to Hico next week again to set up for this wonderful show! I have to admit, this is my most favorite show I have ever done. They have expanded this year and have added even more of the most fabulous dealers you won't want to miss. Come out and see us. We will bee set up in the big circus tent adjacent to the Homestead Store (located in the Historic Opera House at 100 N. Elm) in the first booth to the right as you enter the through the far right entrance. We are taking a new color palette this time with purples and grays and I can't wait to see how it all comes together! There is so much to see this weekend you really can make a whole day of it. It is only about an hour drive north of Waco. Click here for more information including how you can get it early to shop!

I wanted to fill you in on another great shopping event...

My Friend Joanna Gaines, of Magnolia Homes is having her Fall Show Today Thursday, October 7! Here's a sneak peak...
It is located inside her beautiful home at 3434 Chateau, in the Castle Heights area of Waco. Please see her blog for more details and tell her Bloom & Bee Swanky sent ya!

ESTATE SALE this WEEKEND

Estate Sale

5331 Lake Crest, Waco

off Wooded Acres

This Friday and Saturday Oct. 1-2

9:00 - 5:00

PRIVATE SALE

As always, Bee Swanky Blog Readers are Welcome to Shop early with us on Thursday, Sept. 30th from 5:00 pm - ?. Yes, you can get in and and buy early before the ad goes into the paper and any signs are put out! We do this as a thank-you for reading our blogs.

This Sale has a garage full of yard equipment and handy tools, 2 bedroom sets, dining room set, desert rose china, many new linens still in original packaging, several old cameras, nice patio furniture, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, jewelry, lots of smalls, too much to list - entire household contents. Bee Seeing You!

Wear HOPE: T-shirts Benefiting African Orphanage

These Africa & the Lily Designs "Be Kind" t-shirts are not only adorable and comfortable, but you can wear them proudly knowing that 100% of all proceeds benefit the children at Ark of Hope Orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. That's a whole lot of good for only $22.00.


When you come to pick up your "Be Kind" t-shirt, feel free to bring a little something for the Ark of Hope Orphanage Supply Drive as well. The children would be so grateful for:

• Art Supplies (pencils, brushes, caryons, coloring books, chalk, watercolor, NuPastels, etc.
• Over-the-Counter Children's Medications (Tylenol, Little Noses, Motrin, Neosporin, etc.)
• Cash Donations (which will go towards a washing machine for the orphanage)

You can bring these goodies by Bloom and Bee Swanky this weekend: Sept. 24-25. Other drop off locations include my FRIENDS at Croft Art Gallery, Common Grounds, Baby Wait and La Bella Visage. For more information about these Ark of Hope Orphanage fundraisers, please visit the Croft Art Gallery Facebook page or call 254-714-1710.

ESTATE SALE and More Events!

I know it has been way too long since my last post. I have been doing a lot of traveling and many other shop adventures have been keeping me away. I PROMISE to get you all caught up very soon. In the meantime we are busier than ever. We have 2 Estate Sales back to back, 2 Shows in October followed by our Holiday Preview Party. Not to mention the complete redo of the entire to shop to prepare for the Open House, Round Top and Theresa's Blog Party and so many other things in between including new staff (to bee introduced), and Amy J.'s sudden surgery. Get WELL Amy J. -we will miss you this week! We are still in the process of updating our website and hope to announce our New Shopping Section of our site soon. Thanks for your patience while we work out all the glitches and for continuing commenting and e-mailing me even though I have been away. It never ceases to amaze me how wonderful our customers truly are. You are what keeps us going and I Thank-you again and again for you loyalty!

JUST FOR YOU...

Our Blog Readers - You are invited to attend our Estate Sales the day before they start. Yes, before the ad goes into the paper and before any signs are put out. You get first access as a small token of our appreciation.

Estate Sale This Friday and Saturday Sept. 24-25 9:00 - 5:00

3305 Southerland Waco, Texas

Right off New Road and Old Robinson Road

You are INVITED Thursday, Sept 23rd from 5:00pm - ? for Early Shopping

This Sale has tons of vintage smalls perfect for you dealers that have booths in malls. There are several old iron beds, quilts, vintage jewelry, a large collection of older sterling turquoise jewelry, glassware, house hold items, backyard and sheds full. Bee Seeing you there!

Please See Sidebar for all Upcoming Events

A Few New Things...

It has been a long while since I shared with you "What's New This Week". As you know, our merchandise is ever changing and these are just a few snapshots of what we have gotten in new over the last month. As you can see they don't last long around here...

SOLD

An old Architectural Pediment from a very old New York Theatre

Lot of New Vintage Gussies, Flowers, Lace and Antique Delicate Lingerie Lovelies

Set of Florentine Nesting Tables SOLD, large Fab white Tree Trunk Vases and Unusual "Foam" Florals

New Rampal Latour French Soaps
Three to a package in Lavender and Sage

New Gold Initial Charms and Chains

SOLD

Wonderful old Bridal Lace Coverlet

An Assortment of Authentic French Cake Plates

Going Fast ...

SOLD
Freshly Painted Belgium Kitchen Cabinet with Beautiful Glass

Both SOLD

Green Primitive Cabinet, and North Wind Carved Hutch

SOLD

Blue Enamel Cast Iron Old Wood burning Stove

The Prettiest Antique Venetian Mirror

Our current Best Seller, Fragrant Ocean, French Bath Products

Very Long Primitive Church Pew

Pair of French Chairs

SOLD

Old Hotel Mail Organizer with sorters on both sides and on wheels

French Country Old Cabinet with Green Glass and Original Yellow Paint

Vintage Broyhill Sofa - Near Mint Condition

A Pair of these very Heavy Victorian Ornate Iron Pieces
Super for the Garden - 1 Left

A New Shipment of our Vintage European Draperies with plenty to choose from

If you see something you are interested in, please feel free to call us at 254-753-2292 or email us and we will bee happy to place a 24 hour hold on it for you!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE SUMMER ELLIS TRUNK SHOW NEXT WEDNESDAY THE 4TH FROM 3 -6:00 PM