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Anne Lorys Photography on Facebook!

2013-05-21T13:05:00.000-05:00

It's here!

My business page on Facebook

is up and running...

Anne Lorys Photography

Please head on over and

give me a "like"!

Send your friends and neighbors.

Approach strangers with caution. ;-)

Have a wonderful week!

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Wish

2013-05-16T15:17:00.000-05:00

How does the old classic

Disney song go?

"a dream is a wish

your heart makes....."

When dreams inch their way ever closer,

to the point where they are

just within your grasp,

how do you respond?

Do you embrace them, or run away?

I've found myself wrestling with this

very question in recent months.

Dreams coming true,

wishes fulfilled.

Every ounce of me wants to encourage

and embrace them with a hearty welcome.

But that inner nemesis,

the Greek chorus which resides within

and tells me that I am not good enough,

not smart enough, not savvy enough,

not.....enough....persists.

And I run. I hide. I quit.

Yes, sometimes that voice wins.

I find myself stopping,

literally halting in my tracks,

and questioning all that I know

to be true about me.

That I am enough.

So much more than enough.

Not only am I equal to the challenges,

but I am capable of so much more

than I ever imagined.

I then realize that I have

the power to silence those voices,

and ever so tentatively,

I move forward.

Baby steps at first,

more confident strides later on.

Dreams are coming true.

Wishes are becoming reality.

And God is in control.

ps....

please follow me on

INSTAGRAM!

New pics added almost daily.

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Smitten Kitten

2013-05-09T19:13:00.000-05:00

Another week,

another FUN photo shoot

at just one of the MANY

delightful, divine and completely darling

shops right here in Fredericksburg, Texas.

This time up at bat....

Smitten!

This shop has a special place in my heart,

as not only have I sold there,

but I think the owners Debbie and Jennifer

are just the bees knees.

Smitten

401 E. Auguste,

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

830.307.3218

Coming soon....new pics from the latest

Carol Hicks Bolton shopping trip to the

brocantes of France!

If you would like professional photos

taken of your shop for use on your website,

Facebook page, blog or in print ads,

please contact me for more info.

Texas Residents only, unless you

plan on paying my air-fare and accommodations. ;-)

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Timeless Beauty, Timeless Menagerie

2013-05-04T13:43:00.000-05:00

Well, hello there,

sweet little neglected blog.

I've missed you.

But my, oh my....

the adventures I've been having

while you've been patiently awaiting

my return!

Just look where I was last week.

At a photo shoot for the enchanting

shop in Fredericksburg, Texas,

Timeless Menagerie

So while you might not hear from me as often,

I am busier and happier than ever.

:-)

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My Home Featured in Cottages and Bungalows Magazine!

2013-04-24T09:36:00.000-05:00

Pinch me, it finally happened!

After completing several rounds of photographing my own house,

doing the Q&A with the magazine,

then just sitting tight and for the most part,

keeping my lips zipped,

( damn, that part was HARD )

I can finally let it out...

Our home is featured in the brand new, June 2013 Issue

of Cottages and Bungalows Magazine!

You can find it on newsstands now!

Yep, all the magazine photos are

intentionally a bit blurry...

can't have you reading the whole thing here,

and NOT rushing out

to the newsstand to grab it there, right?

All in all,

I was given four pages where I share

my secrets to successful flea market decorating,

with tips and ideas for anyone wanting to

incorporate a little flea market style

into their own dwellings.

In my excitement to get this project done,

I realized after the fact that I had actually

sent two different sets of very similar images

to the magazine for the issue.

That's why some of the original images I'm sharing

here are very similar, but somewhat different than

the ones in the June Issue.

But here's the exciting part...

the great folks at Beckett Media are going to

do an even MORE extensive feature on our home in

an upcoming issue of Flea Market Decor!

Thank you to the beautiful, kind, and incredibly

talented Editor Jickie Torres for making this happen.

You know that I heart you.

And thanks to all of you,

for taking this tour,

and in a much larger sense, this journey with me.

There's LOTS more to share in this grand

old 103 year old gal we live in,

and I plan on giving y'all all sorts of peeks

in the weeks ahead.

Have a wonderful week!

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Published in Romantic Homes Magazine Again!

2013-04-04T16:23:00.000-05:00

A great big thank you

to Jacqueline deMontravel,

Meryl Schoenbaum,

and everyone at

Romantic Homes Magazine

for featuring my work once again.

It's a privilege and an honor every time,

and I especially appreciate Jacqueline

for being open to my pitch for them to

feature my brilliant friends

Carol and Tim Bolton and their shop

Laboratoire de Design

in their

Shopkeeping feature.

I've been genuinely blessed to be the Bolton's

website photographer for the past year,

so it's a thrill to see their shop

get the National recognition

it so richly deserves.

And some of my original, high-res

photos featured in the issue....

You can find the new

May, 2013 Issue of

Romantic Homes Magazine

on the newsstands right now...

And you can find the incomparable

Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquites Laboratoire de Design

here:

301 South Lincoln Street

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

(830) 997-5551

store@carolhicksbolton.com

Have a lovely week!

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Dreamy Bedding! The Sweet Pea Collection

2013-04-01T09:58:00.000-05:00

Happy Antique Week!

Now happening in the wide open cow pastures

of Warrenton, Round Top TX

and all points in-between

is the twice yearly event known as

Antique Week.

That's a misnomer, as it actually

takes place over a series of several weeks,

with many of the top antique dealers and vendors

in the world setting up their wares

and selling the best of the best.

One of my absolute favorite stops

when attending the shows is

Gloria Kerzee of

The Sweet Pea Collection.

I've photographed her divine tent

several times in years past, so I was

beyond thrilled when Gloria contacted

me about wanting to do a photo shoot

for her website.

Of course I said yes!

Here are some peeks from our shoot

last Sunday, which actually took place

during bone-chilling 25mph winds with tarps

and bedding blowing everywhere.

Enjoy, and see what the

Queen of Custom Bedding

has to offer...

In Warrenton, you can find Gloria

behind the Old Gin Mill not far from Zapp Hall.

She's in the big white tent with wood floors.

The rest of the year,

catch up with her

at her shop in Athens, Texas,

The Sweet Pea Collection

119 E Tyler

Athens, Texas 75751

903-677-6868

gloria@sweetpeacollection.com

And swing by and give her Facebook page a "like" too...

The Sweet Pea Collection on Facebook

Thank you for this opportunity, Gloria!

Happy Holy Week to one and all.

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My House, Coming to a Newsstand Near You....

2013-03-26T16:55:00.000-05:00

It's a done deal.

I've shot all the photos,

the magazine has sent me an extensive list

of interview questions, which I have answered

and returned.

Now we wait.

It's coming...but I can't say who or when,

just yet.

What I can do is share some photos

with you that won't be in the issue,

which will be the biggest peek I've given y'all

of our home to date.

{ double click photos to super-size }

It's been a long time coming,

and I've intentionally held off on sharing

too many photos of our 1910 farmhouse.

I knew there was interest in having it published,

I just wanted to make sure I waited for the right

combination of publication, project and editor.

And I have to say that I'm thrilled

with how it's all worked out!

Until the day ( very, very soon! )

that the issue hits the stands,

here are some sneaks with some

random tidbits about what you're

looking at in each photo.

Our living room.

My almost sacred Carol Hicks Bolton sofa.

Had you told me when I purchased this in 1997

that I would one day be Carol's website photographer,

I would have deemed you insane.

How the world turns.

And the wall of mirrors.

I've added a few more since this photo was taken.

The perspective from the sofa.

How many times I threatened to just toss

that 1990s era Broyhill armoire!

Or paint it at least.

But with a change of knobs, I find that I sorta

like the Shaker simplicity amidst all

the swirly, girly lines in the room.

The other side of the living room.

The settee, aka "Winnie's settee."

The cat claimed the mini-sofa as her own

from the moment it entered the house.

You see the photos on the wall

behind the standing birdcage?

Some of my photo gallery of my

published work. This particular month I was

featuring my work at Laboratoire de Design.

The nifty woven burlap curtain panels?

Scored at Rose Hicks' garage sale last year!

The hallway,

which is large enough to actually qualify

as a room.

My dental cabinet houses religious art,

as well as assorted other pretties.

I've mixed this area up quite a bit

since this photo was taken, but the feel

is still very much the same.

Open, light, airy.

And welcoming.

I strive to create a

welcoming atmosphere within these walls.

Farther down the hallway,

headed towards the front door.

Fabulous vintage cabinet scored for $50

on a local Facebook garage sale page.

Outtake from the dining room shoot.

Winnie, the ultimate photobomber.

I can't share much more of the dining area,

as this will be extensively featured

in the magazine.

Our Master bedroom.

Wonderful footboard bench with iron handles

on either side.

Antique lace coverlet on the bed,

a mere peek at blue Bella Notte

pillowcases and shams at the head of the bed.

From the moment I saw this awning,

I knew it had to be mounted over our bed.

Ruffle shams from Urban Outfitters ( cheap! ),

headboard scarves from various

local clothing boutiques.

Smocked sheer drapes behind the bed,

with a delicate and fragile, tea-stained,

vintage lace evening gown hung

in front to provide a warm contrast.

To the left of the bed,

framed child's dress as art.

It is graced with an

exquisite handmade bracelet

at the neckline, created by

Janet Hicks Proch...

daughter of Rose, sister of Carol, and a wonderfully

gifted designer in her own right.

My bathroom wall.

Only a very, very small portion of my

ever-expanding collection of

Magnolia Pearl clothing.

I'd guesstimate that I've added upwards

of 30 pieces since I shot these photos,

and my collection was fairly good sized then.

It's so addictive!

And hanging directly above the throne,

the potty, the toilet...

one of my many birdcages, just one of about

100 different things I collect...

old cameras,

enamelware,

seltzer bottles,

framed rose prints,

wasp nests,

old chairs,

clocks,

mirrors,

parasols,

suitcases,

buttons,

ticking pillows....

Is it a sickness?

If so, I'm quite happy with the diagnosis,

and not the least bit interested

in seeking treatment!

I sense I'm preaching to the choir here, though.

:-)

More news as to who, where and when

you can grab the magazine featuring

the rest of our home, coming soon!

Next up,

heading to the fields of Warrenton tomorrow,

to do a photo shoot for a client who

creates the most delectable bedding

I've ever laid eyes upon.

Happy Weekend!

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Magnolia Pearl Giveaway Winners

2013-03-16T00:51:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday!

I'm excited to announce the two

lucky winners of the

Magnolia Pearl Clothing Giveaway,

which is also tied in with the

sale of the magnificent

Magnolia Pearl Ranch

in Bandera, Texas.

Are you ready?

The winner of ensemble #1...

Pogonip of Meadowstreet Cottage

and the winner of ensemble #2...

Deb Kennedy of HOMEWARDfound Decor

Big congrats, ladies!

Robin has read both of your blog posts,

and you both did an exceptional job.

Many thanks to each and every one of you

for helping get the word out,

me, Robin and John sincerely appreciate it!

In the meantime,

keep spreading the word!

Thanks,

and Happy Weekend!

Heaven on Earth, Texas Style

2013-03-13T21:35:00.000-05:00

Have you heard the news?

the

Magnolia Pearl Ranch

in Bandera, Texas is up for sale...

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Magnolia Pearl Ranch For Sale

2013-03-07T18:12:00.000-06:00

My sweet friends, Robin Brown and John Gray of

Magnolia Pearl Clothing

are selling their incredible ranch

in Bandera, Texas

and I am so thrilled to

bring this exceptional

property to a wider audience.

All photos

unless indicated

I was fortunate enough to be able

to photograph this wonderland last month,

and I am beyond thrilled

to help Robin and John

present this treasure to the world.

"On earth as it is in Heaven"

And indeed it is.
Nestled in the beautiful Bandera countryside,
in the heart of the Texas Hill Country,
is a little slice of Heaven on earth.

Surrounded by majestic ranches,
the former homestead of
renowned clothing designer Robin "Magnolia Pearl" Brown and John Gray
is being offered for sale,
and utopian paradise hardly begins
to describe the treasures
to be found on this
exceptional property.

The delicate flowers and even the

faux cracks in the wall

are all hand painted.

Gorgeous!

On 38 acres, this expansive estate
features 3 complete homes
with central heat and air,
18 external structures,
3 delightful outdoor shower / baths
supplied by on demand hot water heaters,
and imaginatively adorned structures
such as a whimsical chicken coop
complete with chandelier
and birdhouses galore.

A cleaner and more spic-and-span

home you will never find.
Aged to perfection via artistry...
no dirt, mold, water damage.

The old world patina is a deliberate

and stunning embellishment throughout.

photo courtesy Magnolia Pearl

Everything you see,

and a thousand lovely things you

don't see all convey.

Window treatments, artistic touches,
and grace notes of
beauty throughout.

This is truly a place
touched by magic.

The kitchen walls above?

That's carpet fabric!

Simply stunning.

Upon entering the living spaces,
you will be charmed to discover
that not only do all the
fully functioning appliances convey,
but that artistic adornments
are found around each and every corner.

Between the 3 houses,
enchantments such as...

antique cast iron beds,
25 chandeliers collected
from around the world,
3 clawfoot tubs,
large stone fireplaces,
and spacious porches,
are only the beginning.

The interior walls were a captivating canvas
for hand-painted artistic designs,
true works of art in and of themselves.

More about the beauty above just a

little further down.

The interior ceilings are covered

in antique tins rescued and restored
from an abandoned movie theater
in New York City.

The bath in the main house
boasts a magnificent sink
designed by Robin herself,
featuring an abundance of
antique French majolica roses
acquired from the
Marbuger Farm Antique Show.

Vintage screen porch doors galore.

photo courtesy Magnolia Pearl

In keeping with this theme,
the entry gate leading up
to the main house is framed
by a spellbinding stone archway
also designed by Robin.

This too is embellished
by the same lovely majolica roses
as well as an exquisite
antique cloisonne vase
which belonged to Robin's grandmother.

Iron gate leading to

one of three outdoor spas.

The fully furnished guest house.

photo courtesy Magnolia Pearl

The old sewing house,

where so many gorgeous Magnolia Pearl

creations were born!

Notice the darling pink fridge

in the upper left corner?

Again, all 3 of the
clawfoot tubs convey.

photo courtesy Magnolia Pearl

This labor of love,

12 years in the making,
was where Robin's
internationally acclaimed
clothing line was birthed.

It has been featured in countless
magazine publications as well as
also being the subject of a book
published by Country Living.

photo courtesy Magnolia Pearl

Offered at $695,000, this property
is centrally located one hour
from San Antonio, Texas
and 7 miles from Bandera.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime
chance for you to be able to
grab a little slice of Heaven
for yourself.

For inquiries,
contact John Gray at
210-508-9552 or 830-990-9600
or by e-mail, pearl@magnoliapearl.com

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Magnolia Pearl Ranch...Sneak Peeks

2013-02-18T14:41:00.000-06:00

Happy Weekend!

I'm working on a wonderfully challenging,

rewarding and altogether fabulous project

with my friends Robin Brown and John Gray of

Magnolia Pearl.

Their incredible property in Bandera, Texas

is for sale, and I'm teasing you with a couple of photos from

one of the charming bathrooms.

All clawfoot tubs convey, as well as a wealth

of other to-die-for treasures.

I've completed an extensive

photo shoot there, and all the details and photos

will be coming SOON!

Notice the delicate and lovely hand painted

details on the walls.....peacock feathers, birds, trees, sigh....
what an enchanting place to enjoy a nice long soak.

Magnolia Pearl Ranch For Sale

Peace, Love and Everything Good,

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Old Dogs, New Tricks

2013-02-11T20:44:00.000-06:00

Have you ever wanted to do something,

been ~~nagged~~ told umpteen times that you should do something,

but just didn't feel either the call or the inspiration to do so?

Not to mention the fear that perhaps you just wouldn't measure up?

That would be me.

I laughingly call myself, photographically speaking,

a "commercial hack."

I do photos for magazines and shoots for websites for other folks.

I've never truly considered myself an artist in the purest sense.

After all, these days, most anyone who has a smart phone

or gets a fancy DSLR for Christmas calls themselves a photographer.

But I digress. That's another post altogether.

But this commercial hack is making strides, actually!

I'm even branching out into shooting fashion and { gulp! }

REAL LIVE PEOPLE!!!!

Something I swore I would never do,

and likely never would have done unless

sweet friends

had believed in me and given me the chance.

But little bugs have been planted in my ear

every so often...

"Hey Anne, why don't you show your photos

in a gallery? "

Who, me? Pssshaw.

Not my thing. Not gonna do it.

Commercial hack, remember?

But I think I'm finally there.

They finally managed to wear me down.

The pesky little buggers who wouldn't give up,

who kept pushing me into doing this,

have finally convinced me to enter a photo

in an upcoming judged and juried exhibit.

The subject of this exhibit is "chairs",

and I am entering the one below.

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I'm calling it "solace",

and the exhibit is later this month.

Wish me luck, us old dogs need all

the encouragement we can get!

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Well, well.....

2013-02-08T00:02:00.003-06:00

What happens when the well runs dry?

I've struggled with this very question for months.

What to write about,

what to share,

whether or not to share at all.

And then it hit me, with such an obvious certainty

that I was amazed I had missed it all this time.

You dig deeper.

I'm not talking about your garden variety writer's block here,

this was something infinitely more complex and messy.

It was, and presently is, the decision of what to share

with the world and what to keep private.

What to reveal and what to clutch closely to my chest.

I've had longtime followers send me messages,

kindly missives lamenting the fact that I don't blog quite as often,

that I'm not exactly the same carefree, lighthearted blogger

I was a couple of years back.

And they're right.

It wasn't anything quite as simple as blogger burnout,

it was more of a generalized burnout overall.

Too many posts, too many words, too many photos.

And never enough time.

Time to reflect, time to think, time to pray,

and time to just BE.

And so the digging began.

And so it continues.

Figuring out what to keep and what to throw out,

getting to the core of who and what I am as a person.

Deciding who to surround myself with,

and purging anything that needs to go.

Prayer, soul-searching, friends,

and anti-depressants come in handy for this task

I've discovered that while I may not like other people

too much sometimes, I find that on average, I tend to like

myself even less.

Digging deeper gets you to places like this.

Funny, that.

I'm in a good place right now.

I have a wonderful husband,

friends who love and support me,

and more creative projects than I can handle.

My well is full.

But the digging continues.

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Pocket Full of Heirlooms

2013-01-30T13:07:00.000-06:00

I've discovered in recent months

that I don't blog often enough

"just because."

It's usually to announce a new photography project

or magazine feature, and I've missed

sharing little moments and treasures

just because.

I have something delightfully enchanting to

share today, the handiwork of a most remarkable

artist, Brandy Evans-Beadle of

Pocket Full Of Heirlooms

I met Brandy at the Junk Salvation show

I photographed for Romantic Country Magazine,

but it was through her intoxicating Etsy Shop

that I truly fell in love with Brandy's work.

Meet Oscar.

Oscar is but a wee little taxidermy feeder mouse,

clutching a bouquet of blooms.

And he is one of Brandy's irresistible creations, now

perching expectantly on my mantle.

Doesn't he look right at home?

Brandy is an antique dealer,
designs fabulous mixed media, vintage inspired jewelry,

whimsical taxidermy critters, and just generally whips up

magic in her studio.
Just your basic creative genius.

Oscar has found an attentive and loving family

here at the Twig household, but won't you give Brandy's

other adoptables a look-see?

Perhaps one of them would be right at home

in your home.

:-)

Happy Week!

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Thank You, Romantic Homes Magazine

2013-01-25T08:31:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to extend a heartfelt debt of gratitude

to sweet Jacqueline deMontravel and the entire

staff of

Romantic Homes Magazine

for featuring me in this months issue as one of

"The Romantics"

It's a yearly feature ( every February )

where, to quote the RH table of contents,

" creative people reveal how they live the romantic life,

as told in candid first-person essays and personal photos. "

It was a joy and an honor to be included,

and I hope you'll grab the February issue.

Have a wonderfully warm and romantic day!

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Carol Hicks Bolton-The French Shipment

2013-01-22T17:40:00.000-06:00

Bonjour!

Fresh off the container from France,

stellar vintage goods available for immediate purchase

Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquites.

301 South Lincoln Street

Fredericksburg, TX 78624
830.997.5551

All Photos

Styling by

Anne Lorys and Carol Hicks Bolton

all photos

for

Carol Hicks Bolton

Feel free to pin anything you like,

I only ask that you credit this blog

or Anne Lorys Photography.

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2013-01-18T20:28:00.000-06:00

The

Winter Collection

all photos

{ my personal favorite }

I've been so lucky to learn from the best of the best,

Amy Lynn Scarborough of

Gypsy Pearl Studio.

these past couple of shoots.

She's the number one Magnolia Pearl shooter,

and has been more than generous

in helping me to overcome

my fear and aversion to

photographing people.

These photos aren't official MP advertising photos,

just a little peek into how I'm easing

into another aspect of photography.

Come to find out, I love

photographing people!

And from the new Spring collection...

all photos

Have a beautiful day!

Junk Salvation...Can I Get An "Amen?!"

2013-01-10T14:34:00.000-06:00

Salvation comes in many forms, it is said.

And truth be told,

I've experienced more than a few.

But prior to last Spring,

I had yet to relish firsthand the

"hallelujah, lordy

will ya look at all that heavenly JUNK !!!"

form of redemption brought to junkers

far and wide by the beauteous and beneficent

Funky Junk Sisters,

otherwise known as real-life sisters

Dixie Kazmark DeRocher and Linda Kazmark Albers.

These dynamite bundles of sibling junkin' energy

are responsible for Junk Salvation Vintage Flea Market

shows that the sisters tirelessly put on across this great land of ours,

rounding up the cream of the crop to join them.

Although they are based in Puyallup, Washington,

that hardly stops them from venturing to parts near, far

and in between to share the Junk Salvation love.

Hooray and another Hallelujah for that!

Last Spring, I caught up with the gals at their Texas show,

held at the J.Lorraine Ghost Town in Manor, Texas,

near Austin.

And whaddaya know?

Fifi O'Neill caught a gander of the photos

I snapped there, and has featured them and my photos

in the Spring 2013 Romantic Country Magazine

in their "Best of the Fleas" !

The sisters....sweetness, beauty, talent and junking goddesses!

And coming back to Texas this year!

Here's the best of the rest.

Enjoy!

The ghost town setting was the perfect backdrop

for a day full of spirited junking. { groan, I know... }

Magic Mike's got NOTHIN' on this guy.

I finally had the pleasure of meeting

this talented and gracious lady,

Jana Holland of Collected Treasures and Nettie Jane Designs.

And then I bumped into sweet Maggie Lopez of The Veranda,

and she graciously allowed me to snap the photo below,

full of her wowza stamped spoon jewelry....

Which in turn caught the eye of one Sue of Vintage Rescue Squad,

which led to this.....

Thank you, Maggie and Sue!
You too can have a copy of the 2013 Dreaming of Junking Calendar
simply by clicking HERE.

And another favorite...there is NOTHING that Brandy does

that I do not love! Her creative mind works in magically

twisted ways, and her creations never fail to astound and inspire.

Visit her Etsy Shop, but make sure you have your

credit card number handy, you're gonna need it.

Her creations are wonderfully, quirkily addictive!

But my favorite photo of the day

had to be THIS one below....

That pretty much says it all.

The beer was cold and wonderful, but the drins?

I wouldn't know.

Here is a complete vendor list courtesy of the sisters...

Shabby Junque Couture / Crystal Wiatrek

All in White Shabby Chic & Beach House Designs / Billie Nixon

Pocket Full of Heirlooms / Brandy Evans

Happy.Home.Austin / Dena Traweck

Revival Vintage / Sonia Rife

Flown the Coop / Tiffany Eckhardt

Junk Palace /Maggie Lopez and Lillie Bussey

Junk 4 Joy / Connie Sanders

Tin with a Twist / Grace Walker

Vintage Soul / Julie Crawford

Friends / Lisa Newell

Rust Austin / Erin Hurley

Hen House / Lori Sears

Le French Laundry / Beckie Warner

The White Lion / Alex & Carlos

Nettie Jane / Jana Holland

Simply Home Design / Tricia Huntley

The Funky Junk Sisters / Dixie & Linda

Hope you'll grab a copy of the Spring 2013

Romantic Country to see more.

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Dreaming of Junking Calendar

2012-12-30T08:52:00.000-06:00

I trust you all had a Merry and Blessed Christmas?

Ours was bittersweet, as we had to travel up to the

Pacific Northwest to attend my father-in-law's funeral,

but we are at peace knowing that he is no longer suffering.

It was a low-key Christmas at the Lorys household....

we spent Christmas Eve with my beautiful friend

Binky, her family and sweet mutual friends.

We also took in the movie Les Miserables Christmas night,

and now I'm enjoying a few days of post Christmas

down-time with no photo editing to do. Yay me!!!

I finished editing my house photos for some

upcoming magazine features, so I'll keep you

in the loop about that as news develops.

In the meantime, I'd love to share with you

offering and project from my uber-talented

junker idol, Sue at Vintage Rescue Squad.

The 2013 Dreaming of Junking Wall Calendar

available via Sue's Etsy Shop.

This is her third year of putting together these

completely amazing calendars, each one chock full

of not only titillating photos of drool-worthy JUNK,

but also a month-to-month update on all the junking

hot spots and events across this great big, junk-filled

land of ours!

I've been lucky enough to be included all three years,

and this year I even got the cover.

Thank you, Sue!

I have three other photos inside,

and I'm super jazzed to be sharing this honor

with Sue herself, as well as fabulous photog

Cat Geiger.

Here are a couple more images of mine featured inside...

Cat and Sue's offerings are to die for,

as they are both superb photographers

and junking goddesses.

I hope you'll head on over to Sue's Etsy

and order your calendar now!

Next go 'round, I still need to give you the scoop

on my current Romantic Country magazine feature!

I'd also like to invite you to follow me on

Instagram at

http://instagram.com/annelorys/

I'm adding new pics over there all the time,

it's just another fun way to keep in touch!

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What I've Been Up To...

2012-12-19T13:55:00.000-06:00

It's that time again!

Time for the blogger once known for her

predilection for prolific posting

to pop in for a monthly or

bi-monthly update.

I'm tellin' ya, this real life stuff takes up a whole lotta time!

So much so, that infrequent posting has become the norm for me.

But that's a good thing, because it means

that I've been out and about, and filling my free time

with loads of amazing projects in the works.

Like this one....

I just completed another round of shooting for the

Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquites

website, and here are some enhanced versions

of a few of the photos which will be appearing

on the website soon.

Feel free to pin any you like!

Enjoy!

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My friend Robin "Magnolia Pearl" Brown

saw this photo above and fell in love with

the dress form.

It now resides at the Magnolia Pearl Ranch!

Have I mentioned how much I love this gig?

Well, I do!

Be sure to head over to the website,

click on "Goods",

and peruse many of my other photos

of the incomparable goods available from

the Bolton's.

Click HERE.

Next time I'll be back to fill you in

on my latest feature in

Romantic County Magazine.

Until then...

Published in FOLK magazine....Theresa Cano!

2012-11-28T12:43:00.000-06:00

Greeting and Salutations!

Absentee blogger here.

Just making a quick visit to bloglandia

in order to give y'all a head's up

on my new feature in FOLK magazine

on the darling and much loved

Theresa Cano of Garden Antqs Vintage.

I was super thrilled to not only be able

to contribute the photos, but I wrote the story as well.

A true labor of love,
as Sweet T holds a special place in my heart.

How could you not love that smile???

A lot of people have asked me how to get

their hands on a copy.

Honestly, I'm not sure that FOLK has wide distribution yet,

so your best bet would be to order directly from their website.

Order HERE

As far as when y'all can expect me to blog again,

who knows? Seriously, as much as I love this blog

and all my readers, blogging as taken a definite

back-seat in my creative life of late.

Too much else going on, all good!!!

If you're truly interested in what I'm up to,

you can either follow me via Instagram or

send me a friend request on Facebook,

you can find me there as Anne Christian Lorys.

Later this week, I'll be doing more shooting

for the website of my fabulous friend Carol

of Carol Hicks Bolton Laboratoire de Design.

Always a fun and creative time!

Until next time,

Refreshed!

2012-11-09T18:37:00.000-06:00

Ahhhhhhh.....

You hear that sound?

That is the contented sound of a

well-rested blogger.

I just completed a full month without blogging,

and I have to say, it felt pretty terrific.

While this might not seem like much of a break to some,

I had been a slave to posting at least a few times each week

for almost three years, so the blogging sabattical

did me a world of good.

I worked on magazine and website photo shoots,

spent precious time with friends and family,

and rediscovered an enthusiasm for

creativity which I thought I had lost.

The blogging world kept turning in my absence,

and all is right with the world.

:-)

Now on to my featured topic today...

the dreamy vintage shop located

right here in Fredericksburg, Texas,

Skye and Henry's.

Skye and Henry's has it all...

custom bedding, linens and window treatments

French soaps, lotions and spa treatments

Plush towels, bathrobes and nightgowns

Antique chandeliers and lamps

French antiques, and so much more.

Come on in!

Pay beautiful proprietor

Margo Anderegg a visit!

Skye and Henry's

244 West Main St

Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

830.997.4554

It's great to be back!

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Carol Hicks Bolton-THE BIG REVEAL!

2012-10-08T20:26:00.000-05:00

I'm happy to announce that the long-awaited

Carol Hicks Bolton Laboratoire de Design

website is finally LIVE and up for the whole

world to see!

I've been hard at work all Summer long

photographing this gorgeous shop and the

Bolton's home, and it's great

to be able to share some of these images with you now.

Enjoy the brilliance of the incomparable Bolton's!

To see much more of what's available

at the Laboratoire,

either visit their website or pay them

a visit in person...

Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquites Laboratoire de Design

301 South Lincoln Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

(830) 997-5551

store@carolhicksbolton.com

Thank you Carol and Tim,

for the absolute joy of working with you

this past year.

Here's to many, many more

collaborations!

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Merci, Romantic Country and Fifi O'Neill

2012-10-02T20:35:00.000-05:00

I announced last week that I have

a feature story in the new issue of

Cottages and Bungalows,

but this month, I was lucky enough to

have a two-fer!

One of my photos was featured

in the Winter 2012 Romantic Country
"looks we love" section,

and the theme this time was porcelain figurines.

There were four photographs featured

from three different photographers,

and I was pretty jazzed that I got
the full-page spot for my photo!

Thank you, Fifi!

Can you believe I found this beautiful gal

at a storage unit sale for a DOLLAR

a couple of years back???

I'm off for an adventure in the

antique / vintage mecca of Round Top tomorrow,

so I'll see you all when I get back.

Happy Trails!

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