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Monday, February 21, 2011

MMS CHALLENGE AND A LITTTLE BIRMINGHAM GOSSIP

I WON, I WON, I WON!!!! Y'all, I am over the moon, thrilled, that I won the Miss Mustard Seed "Copy Me" challenge and I cannot stop smiling! I LOVE, LOVE Marian and every inspiring inch of her blog. It is an honor in a million ways for Miss Donna over at Funky Junk Interiors to have selected me as the winner. Thank you to both of you. If you don't currently follow their blog, well, you should! They are two of the most inspiring and incredibly talented ladies I "know" and they both have amazing design and photography skills. I cannot wait to show you all my prizes when they arrive! I know exactly where that cute little grain sack pillow is going to land.....


and this bird.... y'all know how much I LOVE birds!!!
All of them will be TREASURED items in my home.




On another note......
I've gotten a lot of emails from those of you who wanted updates on Consigning Interiors, so here is what I know today.
It has been like a big juicy soap opera in the land of Antique Malls and dealers around here in Birmingham. As most of you know, Saturday, one of my retail spaces at Consigning Interiors shut their doors. That very afternoon, ( word travels fast ) other store owners were beating down the doors to try and take over the shop. This after a WHOLE LOT of dealers had already moved out. Sniff Sniff..... ( there are a few I am going to miss terribly) Most of them packed up and moved across the street to Encore. I didn't move. I didn't have a clear peace about what I should do, so I did nothing.  Maybe that was a good idea because today.....
Chris who owns two VERY successful businesses here in Birmingham sealed the deal. He is re designing the spaces and opening back up on March 1st. Chris owns Hoover Antiques, and Urban Suburban. He will most likely change the name and revamp but I know he will do a great job. My mom didn't have anywhere to go and we really enjoy sharing one space together. It gives us a lot of quality time.... She was happy.

 
I wish I had an outdoor shot of Urban Suburban because it's really cool. These below pictures were taken with my IPhone when my sister Katie and I were in there back in the fall.  Not so great pics but they have some really cute booths.

 

 
Miss Mustard Seed with a twist!! The sheet music and the Silhouette I thought was adorable!

 

 

 

 

 
 
Hopefully tomorrow things will still be the same and we can go and find out where we will be. I definitly want a little bit bigger space this time.
If you are reading my blog for the first time, from Miss Mustard Seed, welcome. I am so glad you are here and I hope you stay a while!
Blessings,
Kelli

23 comments:

  1. Congrats on winning the copy me challenge. Well deserved! And the best of luck with the new owner of your shop. Sometimes waiting it out is the best thing to do!

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  2. Double congrats! I'm happy your accepting attitude of the changes at Consigning Int. worked out so well for you--glad it didn't drag out either. And of course for channeling MMS so well!

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  3. Congrats - what a HUGE win - very well deserved!

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  4. Congrats Kelli, and you are so welcome! Some of your pictures looked exactly like MMS did them. They really threw me! Gorgeous upscale touches.

    Happy MMS decorating... with the REAL deal soon. Lucky you. I'm jealous. :)

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  5. congrats on the awesome win! how fun that is and will be when you get that package chock full of miss mustard seed goodness! luck luck duck! way to go!

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  6. I've never heard of Urban Suburban but I'll have to check it out when I'm up that way in March...where is it located? I've also been to Encore but frankly was not impressed although I'm sure I'll check it out again as well. Love, love Hoover Antiques so I'm anxious to see what will become of CI...best of luck to you and I'll be looking for you!

    Judy

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  7. Yeeee! I'm so excited for you! You totally deserve the win...you are great at what you do!

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  8. I just popped over from Miss Mustard Seed! Glad to see she chose a worthy winner and I am now your latest follower all the way over in Ireland :)
    Tina

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  9. I hope it doesn't get a pricy as Urban Suburban...Very overpriced to me!

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  10. Wow what an exciting day for you. Congrat's

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  11. So glad you won! Fun to watch this challenge!

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  12. Huge congratulations Kelli! Your entry looked just like it really was from MMS's own home. So well done! Enjoy all the fun goodies coming your way! ... And sounds like all the changes will turn out to be very positive in long run. Finny how things work out sometimes. Continued success to you!

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  13. Hi Kelli, I am a new follower thanks to MMS. Your retail space is absolutely amazing! I am in the process of hunting and gathering treasures for my space I hope to open by the 1st of April. What would be your advice for a newbie in the re-sale biz. Your new follower in Texas. jeanne

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  14. Congrats!! Keep up the great work!

    Margaret

    www.sugarandspackle.com

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  15. More and more happies coming your way. Big smiles and hugs all the way from (today) sunny Northern California. :) -K

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  16. Congratulations, Kelli! You deserved it! :)

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  17. Congrats on the win! I am a new follower to your blog, which I absolutely love!


    Ericka
    www.willowcreeks.blogspot.com

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  18. Congratulations! You did a great job. I am going to try and visit your shop someday, we have a place at Lake Martin, as close as I will get to B'ham! Love your style and MMS and FJI!
    Debbie

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  19. Congrats Kelli! And so deserved I may add. Great job. You really have her style down - and what a compliment. MMS is amazing. And so are you. Congrats - keep smiling.

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  20. Congratulations!!! Awesome job!

    I didn't know you were in AL. Me too. I will have to come visit your shop soon. I can't wait. I love your blog. ~Lindy

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  21. Congrats on winning the MMS challenge! I love your style. The photos of you space look beautiful! I came over from MMS and I am excited to look around your blog!

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