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22 February 2009

TARTE's Grand Opening!!

Pure magic...!!! That is how I would describe Tarte's Grand Opening this saturday!! Cindy, along with the boys of Barn House, did an incredible job transforming a 1900 sf barn into a magical place, filled with wonderful creations and incredible finds!! I, along with my friends Kate and Jeanne, arrived right at 9:00 am to find a long line of people awaiting the grand opening... Wonderful items were flying off the shelves as fast as people could grab them!! I was so busy taking it all in, I almost forgot to shop!!! The pictures speak for themselves...













































































































































































































































































































































Our friends Joy and her sisters Terry and Tony...




















... and my travel buddies Jeanne and Kate!!


I was very excited to walk away with some treasures of my own... I found some gorgeous vintage wallpaper...























... a set of 3 floral cast iron details (I have a plan for these, which I will share soon)...























... a darling metal basket carrier...












... and my favorite, an old cement religious figure!! How cute is it? I hope you have enjoyed the tour, I really wanted you to feel like you were right there along with me!!






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23 comments:

  1. MonicaFebruary 22, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    AAARRRGGGHHHHHHH!!! This is DIVINE, Isabel! MANY thanks for sharing such beauty!
    Monica xo.

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  2. Country French AntiquesFebruary 23, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    What a great place and I love that name :)
    Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Zita - Mlle MagpieFebruary 23, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    Thanks so much Isabel! Looks like a fantastic grand opening. And your finds are lovely, as always.

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  4. Garden Antqs VintageFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    I absolutely enjoyed the tour. If I didn't live in Texas, I would want to live in Oregon/WA area! Great things, great displays, and great people--I don't think this show could have been any better. Thanks for showing us what we missed!

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  5. Kindred RosesFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    looks wonderful, sorry I missed it.
    dont forget to stop by the Kindred Roses blog to enter our giveaway.
    Have a good day
    Julie

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  6. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Oh my, oh my ,oh my... the damage I could do in there, you would never see me again if I got there.....thanks for the brief break from normal life!!! Great post!!Love your treasures too!!!

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  7. delighted heartFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    WOW! What an amazing Barn and stuff! Great photos! Thanks for sharing them with us. Would have loved to have been there!
    Blessings!
    Patti

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  8. Shab-n-ChicFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful store! I'm sure they will do well. Thanks for the tour!

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  9. Marilyn MillerFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I see you got the good stuff! I did leave with a topiary form to showcase a hat. Just what I needed. I will know now to be there earlier.

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  10. ShabbyInTheCityFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I'll bet you wanted to tell everybody to just be still a minute and stop moving things! Maybe you could've snuck in a preview peek the night before all alone :)

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  11. JeanaFebruary 23, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    I was so crushed to have missed the opening. Thanks for posting the pictures. I will have to make March for sure.

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  12. EmmaFebruary 23, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    What wonderful things! I love little antique items, they really brighten up a house, or any space -really. Thank you for sharing the photos!


    -Emma
    http://madamecouture.blogspot.com

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    thanks for stopping by my blog! it was also nice to meet you:) these are some great picts from the day, you really captured the feel...my favorite is the two white chairs under the window with the pink poufs on them!

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  14. Miss Gracie's HouseFebruary 24, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    That looks like an awesome show-I can't even imagine trying to do it every month! I have the barn but not the quirky creativity that she has!
    Are you and Lisa doing the Expo? I am wanting to head over that way and trying to decide which weekend. Expo or Joy and Diane's sale weekend?
    I really *NEED* to get to Monticello, too...esp. after all of those great pics!
    Rene'

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Wow.....I'm so disappointed that I wasn't able to make it. I really like the vintage wallpaper that you found.....so pretty! I will get there one of these times!

    Blessings-

    Christa
    Chloe Rose
    Kindred Roses

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  16. Anne MarieFebruary 24, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Hi and nice to meet you!

    That statue of the Christ child is so unique...really haven't ever seen a statue like that- perfect for indoors and out -

    That sale is something I inspire to have....I have a sale her on my farm, and love how you gave me such great ideas

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  17. The Tattered HouseFebruary 24, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    I am so jealous. I have been dying for pix of the opening and found yours. You did a great job capturing the moments. In some small way, you made me feel like we were there.....great pixxx.

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  18. Little CottageFebruary 24, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks for a lovely time on Saturday!
    Always so nice to see you :o)
    Sylvi

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  19. Ldy ~~ DyFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    Well that's it! I am totally pea green! I just loved the tour of your new "playground". What I would give for something like that near me somewhere! Looks like you had loads of fun! Great finds by the way!

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  20. Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~February 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Boy does that look exciting to go to. We have a barn like shop in my area, and I love going to it. There is always something wonderful to buy. I can not wait for things to get better around here, especially with the warmer weather coming shortly..

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  21. time worn interiorsFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Wow! What a great barn! Thanks for the tour, almost as good as being there in person!
    Theresa

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  22. lvroftiquesFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    YUMMY!!! Oh how I wish I could have made the sale!! There are so many things I would have loved to get my hands on!! Girlfriend you scored some fab stuff! That darling concrete statue was my favorite too! Have I told you lately how much I LOVE your blog? *winks* Vanna

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  23. countrycharismaFebruary 27, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    I know what you will be doing this weekend! What a wonderful shop, and in an old barn! My kind of the place! Thank you so much for the photo tour; almost feels like I've been there. Good luck to your friend. blessings, carrell

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