Summer Roundtop Show

Roundtop Antiques Show...in case you missed it. Thought that this was the best that they have ever had. That was the buzz that I heard all day. First, here we have my friends from, "The Seed Box." They had yet another great booth, with affordable, unusual finds. The second picture is the always remarkable, "Willow Nest" booth. Linda and Ludmil always do a beautiful job. Don't forget, they will be at our upcoming, "Summer Market" here on the grounds of The Oaks Plantation, July 18th. CHeck our Upcoming Events page for more details.
3rd photo is from "French Vanilla" with the talented Peg and John.
And last but certainly not least is the talented Theresa, from Garden Antiques Vintage, who always has a smile on her face. She did a beautiful job, as well.

As you can see here there was much to see and much that was missed if you could not make it.
If you did miss out and are hungry for some good stuff, we can help you out. This is too hot not to be missed! The "Summer Market" at "The Oaks Plantation." Yes, we are doing it again, right here on the grounds of my home, which you guys have seen in my book, "Carolyn Westbrook Home." It is on my Upcoming Events page, and the show will feature myself, Carolyn Westbrook, along with Willow Nest, and our friend Miss Talkin Trash herself, and not to be forgotten, her sidekick, Cat Daddy.
This should be a spectacular sale with lots of antiques, garden, bedding, pillows, trinkets and trappings, to inspire everyone. Come see the potting shed, in one of our original cabins on the property, also known as "The Man Cave." Sorry guys, we are converting it for a short time, and transforming it into a French Potting Shed. Cannot wait for everyone to see! Put this on your calendar girls, and bring a truck, cause your gonna need it! XOXO Carolyn

Roundtop Antiques Fair this Weekend!

Everyone get ready for a summer road trip to the Hill Country. It's time for the Roundtop Antiques Summer Show at the Big Red Barn in Roundtop, Tx. Check our website at www.carolynwestbrookhome.come for more details under Upcoming Events page.

We have a wonderful gathering of treasures from cross country including a mid century modern tufted couch and chair (fabulous!) and some gorgeous antique oil paintings, along with urns, statuary, and of course, our signature bedding and pillows.
Cannot wait to see you there!
XOXO Carolyn

Sometimes it takes a little disaster to find out how truly blessed you really are!

I just want to say thanks to all of my friends out there, who took the time to let us know that they were thinking of us, as a humongeous tree was laying across our garage. I know everyone has things happen, and feeling really blessed that our house is still here! The sheriff's dept. confirmed a tornado and it is so funny, like it seems like it was concentrated on the grounds here. The county sent out a truck to get the one laying across the road, but this morning bright and early, we had a gang of young men, Nicholas, Riley, Brian, Blake, Christian, Dalton, and the grown-up's Kenneth and his wife, showed up with chainsaws and trailers. These friends worked all day, and were able to get most of the tree cut up and carried off in the front yard, and that was no small task. We are talking sweaty, gut wrenching work and we had a team of 4-wheelers, trailers, and people stopping by to check on us. Thanks to all of you who sent me notes of concern, and for all who helped! We are all blessed to have each other!

Second,
I am leaving and will be traveling up I-35 to Oklahoma City and Wichita...if anyone knows any great shopping stops to hit along the way, let me know, especially you Miss Garden Antiques Vintage, as you have been everywhere known to woman,where antiques are sold and find the best treasures. Would love to hear from all of y'all!
XOXO Carolyn

XOXO Carolyn

A tornado hits The Oaks Plantation

It is so heartbreaking. Today, 200-year-old oaks that stood proudly around "The Oaks Plantation" were torn apart and uprooted today, as a tornado came through our area. Five trees total were blown down, one on top of the garage...unbelievable. It is so sad, as these could never be replaced and they will be missed. All of the oaks are now gone that stood proudly in our yard. The windows bowed inward and looked as if they were about to burst, and we were thankful that they did not. A tornado came through in the 30's and blew the entire town away, but our house creaked and groaned, and every window was said to have been blown out, but the house stood through it all, one of the only structures to survive. We are thankful that she withstood the test again today. We are blessed that everyone is safe and the house survived. Hope everyone else faired well, during these storms, and is safe and sound.
XOXO Carolyn

You better go...Garden Party Sale

Attention Friends. Some of my best friends are gearing up for the annual "Garden Party" sale in Dallas. It is Portia, from "Garden Party" and Gina, from "Country Garden Antiques," and there is no time to waste, as it starts tomorrow. Gather here for antiques, garden, architectural, and just great stuff. Make sure to get there early for best chance of finding your treasure. Here is the info:
June 11 6pm-9pm
June 12 9am-4pm
4224 Allencrest
Dallas TX. 75244
Gina- 214-770-3038

Carolyn Westbrook @ Urban Market

Can't believe that I have not been in touch for so long! I feel like that I have been running around with my hair on fire! O.K., so last time we talked, I was working on the man cave, but the rain for weeks, shut us down. Then we had to hit the road to the Urban Market show, where all of my fabulous friends were there to sell. I was able to capture a few images while I was there. ( Left) you will see the unbelievable space of Linda and Ludmil from Willow Nest. It was fabulous. The corrugated tin was the perfect backdrop for all of the wonderful, white, "French" stuff.
Next, we see a cabinet from Peg and Jon's from "French Vanilla." Careful not to get caught up in the stampede to Peg's booth!

(Below) another shot of Willow Nest...Bravo!


O.K. since we last talked much has been going on. We left the Urban Market, and as most know, Victoria is back from college, and needs a space of her own, which we were discussing on the way back. I got to thinking...Joe will tell you, that this is always dangerous, and thought that we could renovate the outbuilding across the road. It is truly a shack and only 750sq. ft. It is her townhouse in the country, nestled under a cluster of oak trees. I called a contractor, to get started on the big stuff. We re-sided the outside, new doors, French doors, kitchen, bath, plumbing, electric, floors, sheetrock, we had to have it all. Victoria and I broke out our tools and tapped into our girl power, and tiled and grouted the bathroom floor. It was much sweat equity, and hoping this will encourage her to keep this floor clean.
Hoping to post pics, but cannot find them at the moment, with all that is going on. Cabinet tops are being installed tomorrow. To all of the women out there, (and men) who have to deal with the most outrageous people during this kind of a project. I had three bids for countertops, we are talking miniscule, counter space, and this one guy tries to explain to me that the black marble, that I have been saving for 15 years (long story, bought at an estate sale) and he says is junk, and that I need beautiful cultured marble instead. I could not believe that someone would come in and actually say, "Looks like you got a mess, this is just a bunch of crap!" I can give you beautiful cultured marble (FAKE MARBLE) for just a little more. I am thinking...you have to be kidding me. That is like saying, "My Louis Vuitton has a scratch, so let's throw it away and get a fake one?" ARe you kidding me!!! I politely declined and moved on.
Meanwhile, all of you Mom's out there know that the end of the school year is crazy and had a dance team banquet, and a band concert on the same night. Then the next day a party for my nephew, Christian, for his Baptism party.

Life is crazy and wouldn't have it any other way! Summer is almost here and I always think that I am going to sleep late, and then my mind will not shut off, with all of those decorating thoughts and inspirations, and so I absolutely have to jump out of bed and get busy! So much decorating and so little time. Love it, Love it, Love it!
XOXO Carolyn

Carolyn Westbrook at Urban Market Houston

Hoping to see everyone, this Sunday, at the Urban Market Show in Houston, Texas. It is a fabulous show, with I think a collection of the combined "Best" vendors from Marburger, Warrenton and Roundtop. The displays are FABULOUS and this is where you can find, "The Good Stuff!" The best part is it is one day, 6 hour, shopping frenzy. You will see the best merchants from cross country including, Peg and Jon from "French Vanilla," along with Linda and Ludmil from "Willow Nest" who you have seen in a ton of magazines, and also my friend, Janet Weibe, who has KILLER pieces direct from France, that she hand picks across the French Countryside. The best pieces in my house came from these people. Don't get me wrong, all of the people at this show have phoenomenal things, so get there early!!!! We have a wonderful load of stuff, and I am especially fond of this pink and yellow "peely" outdoor iron set, with magnificent chairs. So, plan your day to be at this show!
I also have some new bedding, which will include a spectacular green linen.
Look on my "upcoming events" page for details!
XOXO Carolyn