Eclectic Sale at The Altered Muse

Thought you might like to see some of the items I am going to sell at the store, hopefully by December 1. Just holler if you see something you are interested in.

NEWSFLASH

Hello Dahlings...just wanted to catch you up on the latest. The Altered Muse is "taking it to the road". I will be taking my mixed media components, assemblage pieces, antiques, and accoutrements in general with me when I do antique and art shows. I will no longer have a physical location. I had to make this decision and it was tough, but when the store is closed for two months at a time for outside jobs that are very lucrative, I had no choice, but to go with the most profit. I will still be blogging from interesting places, sending little email notes and reminders of where I will be, and just news in general. I have a little studio at my house, but I am going to expand into a workshop there also. I will continue to do workshops, starting in January, I hope, and will be inviting great instructors to continue their workshops. I have an estate liquidation service and have been quite busy with that. As you know, I just came back from Warrenton, being down there for almost a month. I am glad to be back.

I want to take this time to give a shout out to some great artists and instructors that have presented classes at the store. Michele Mayfield, Sue Gordon, Renea Hipp, Shirley Hand, Angela Burks, Carrie Gunning, and Ann-Denise Anderson, the crepe paper queen and featured Somerset artist. I so enjoyed having a fun workshop area at the store for artists to come and explore their talents. The workshop at my home will be just as fun and whimsical.

I want to say how much it thrills me to see the faces of the followers of the blog. Dare I say I would love to give all of yall a big ole Texas hug? I know a few of you are my personal friends, but more of you maybe watch to see hats, dogs, or amusing pictures, workshop info or whatever. In two weeks, my PC is going home with me (ooh thats scary, 24 hr access). I still didn't get all of the pictures on of Warrenton. That is not to say I won't though.

A GREAT BIT OF INFORMATION: March 13, 2010, will be the great Funky Finds Spring Fling in Ft. Worth, Texas. I will be there along with others who have done workshops here at the store. Jessica and Joe Dougherty have done a wonderful job of promoting artists, crafters, merchandise, and just plain informational (is that a word?) fun. Just type in FunkyFinds.us or click on the funky green little pooch at the top of this blog, and you will go to one of the most informative and fun blogs or websites in the the art world. Everything you need to know.

Well I think this is enough for today. Don't want you to get red eyes from reading or anything. I will be be back on here soon enough with some fun pictures. Please take care of yourselves and at this time remember our military and their families. I think we are blessed to have these dedicated warriors watching out for us.

Hidy Yall

Hi yall. Just wanted to say Hi really fast. I am in the thick of the estate sale in Burleson. Whew! Lots of stuff and people. Thanks for all of your comments recently. I have been away from the PC for about three days now I think. News to come on workshops and locations. Back at you soon. Take care. Pam

Just Checking In

Well boys and girls, it is already Oct. 25 and I haven't blogged since about the 19th. I have been busy working in Burleson, Texas on an estate that I am going to liquidate Oct. 29 (Thursday) thru Sunday Nov. 1. It is located at 420 Penny Ln. There are many antiques and collectibles there, including furniture, jewelry, art, presidential and commemorative items, depression glass, about 75 needlepoints and 65 or so paperweights, plus so much much more. It will take me four days just to sell all of that. So that is what I have been up to yall. I haven't gotten the last of the Warrenton pictures posted yet, but never fear, I will.

I haven't forgotten about the giveaway that I promised to those who left a comment on any of the Warrenton posts. Just give me a little time. After this sale in Burleson, Texas, I will be back at the store and making changes that I will announce later.

Angela Burks is going to give two more of her FAB soldering workshops in November. November 14 and 21. $80. Search "soldering" on the blog to see the past workshops, the soldered pieces and just all the fun that was had. Give me a call or email asap with your interest or intentions. 817.319.0112.

Yall take care and have fun!

November Soldering Workshops

Just to let you know, there will be two great soldering workshops in November. November 14 and 21, Angela Burks will be the instructor. She has held two workshops here already and if you want to see pictures of both, just type in "soldering" in the upper left hand corner of the blog (where it says search) and it will pull up those workshops. Also, on the right column of the blog under workshops, you can see more detailed info. These are very thorough soldering workshops that cover safety, technique, tips, and general knowledge of soldering. You will not be disappointed! If you read the info under workshops, you will get an idea of what is required and the cost is still $80. The class is generally 3-4 hours in length and you will leave with two great pieces of soldered art.

October Workshops

Just to let you know quickly, the second Bee's Wax Collage Workshop did not make. I know everyone is really busy this time of year. We will reschedule though. Everyone really enjoyed the last workshop. Pictures are further down on the blog.

The Oct. 22, Thursday, 7pm- Personalized Altered Books is still on, of course, waiting attendance number. That workshop will be very fun and rewarding. Start with an old book, alter it, add personal photos or mementos, and a dedication if you like. Book and all supplies included (except your photos, etc.) $30

Also, Carrie Gunning's workshop Cigar Box Collage will be rescheduled, so watch the blog. This is a new workshop and is going to really be fun! Carriegunning.com.

On Dec. 3, Ann-Denise Anderson will hold a workshop to create a beautiful, Christmas Ornament. A beautiful Christmas crepe paper confection will make everyone you know want one. She was most recently featured in the Somerset Holidays and Celebrations magazine. Check it out. Her blog is whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com.


To attend a workshop, please email me at least three days before to reserve your spot. I will respond to your email or you can call 817.319.0112 at least three days before to reserve your spot. This step gives me an opportunity to make a connection with you in case I have to notify you of a class that didn't make. If you do not call to let me know you want to reserve, please do not show up at the store on the night of. This is to keep you from driving a distance to a class that didn't make. I send out hundreds of emails announcing the class, but cannot possibly send out that many emails saying the class didn't make. I hope this makes sense. Now on the other hand, if you want to take a workshop at the last minute, just give me a call and if the workshop "made" then you are welcome to come! I want to make everyone happy with these workshops and that includes keeping you from driving to the shop for no reason.

Okay dahlings, a couple of more things. I have more prom pictures, along with the over the top pictures of Magnolia Pearl's Booth, plus a few more pets. I hope you enjoyed my blogging from Warrenton/Round Top. I have plenty of the Show Daily Magazines here at the store for you to drop by and pick up. This magazine is published every Spring and Fall for the show and it is the most important piece of info at the show. It shows everything and all events! They are free to you when you stop by.

Also, this month is very busy for me with my Estate Liquidations. This is my money making job. Please call before coming to the store just in case I am away. I would really appreciate this. 817.319.0112.

If you are interested in space here at the store, please email me and we can talk. This is a new thing for the store.

Have a great evening and I will be posting again in a couple of days. Chow!

Junk Gypsy Junk O Rama Prom at Warrenton, Texas

This is me and the original Junk Gypsy, Amy. She buys some of my more girlie stuff at Warrenton, like a pink velvet, button and tuck headboard to use as a couch backrest. Amy has been featured in Country Living more times than I can keep up with. Country Living loves the Warrenton, Texas show and loves to put pictures and stories in the magazine about it. Amy is a very sweet gal and everyone just loves her and her show setup. She vends her gypsy stuff in front of Zapp Hall under a great big white circus tent filled with everything catering to the Texas gypsy-spirited woman including T-shirts, tattoo leggings, hats, jewelry, prom dresses, canvas gypsy bags, vintage pearl snap western shirts, and all things fun. She really does represent the gypsy-spirit in all of us flea market, antique hunting, junque searching souls caught up in this antique/junque world. I wanted to mention that there was a film crew (as usual) down at the show, filming her and her technique for finding and selling junk (really good fun stuff actually). She will be featured in a television documentary showing what she does. It is the same production that does Ice Road Truckers so watch for it. By the way, she always has on the killer of all prom dresses every show.

Can you spot Amy amid all of the Elvises? You can barely see her peeking out. They jumped out of a white limo and stormed the dirt dance floor. What a big surprise for the Prom.


This is the all-girl group that the Junk Gypsies had playing the night of the Prom. They were fantastic. Reminded me of the Dixie Chicks. They were excellent. I didn't get their name though. They were playing a mandolin, fiddle, and guitars.

Me and my shiny shirt friend Mike. That is definitely a shirt for the Texas Prom. Can you tell we both needed the table to stabilize us? Did I mention that it is permissible to walk and drink all day long in the town of Warrenton. Of course, I am not saying that is what we did. But at the end of a long day and on prom nite...it's okay. You see beer at 10:00 in the morning being transported in the hands of serious south Texas women and men shoppers alike. That's Texas for ya. Need I say that everyone has a good time at Warrenton? It is a free spirit, shop and have fun event.

Well I wasn't sure if I wanted to put this picture in as the Prom or Hat category. He looks sort of like his own double date if you know what I mean. I wouldn't want to make him cross, get it? He reminds me of grandpa met Sally met pink panther! It takes all kinds.
Janis Joplin met Robin Hood met Day of the Dead! It's a fun time for all personalities.



Can you tell these gals came to PARTY? There are always at least two sets of friends that all come dressed alike. These gals and the gals in the red prom dresses. It really is a big thing this prom and I captured only a small percentage of the prom goers! Hundreds show up for the prom.

I wish you could have seen her beautiful black umbrella. She was dressed all vintage and beautiful. My friend Cathy and her friend. He is kinda ZZ Topish isn't he?


One of five Elvis's that showed up and the gals he delighted with their picture.

The prom is for funky attire including hats. I don't know the origin of this little hat, but she sure had fun wearing it.


Texas Glamour Girls



Hey, I'll get my big Texas hat and you get dye your hair pink and let's go to Prom!

Let's go to Prom in pink. These four girls were having a good time!


I didn't have on a prom dress, but I did have on my Magnolia Pearl attire. You can't see all of me, but if you could you would see $350 walking! You only live once and attend as many Junk O Rama proms as possible. (I'm the one on the left) in case you don't know me.
I think that urn was full of Everclear. See how they are grinning?
Who knew there were that many red prom dresses in Texas! Gun and holster too! Only in Texas do you wear your prom dress and tote your pistol.