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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Guest Blogger: My Daughter Ashley!

I asked my daughter Ashley to do a guest post for vignette design after our day at the Alameda Antique Faire. Mind you, I did not edit a word!

Last Sunday, my mom D-Lo, or Delores, took my friend and I to the Alameda Flea Market. Neither of us had been before, so we were surprised at how huge this flea market actually is. There are people selling old Coca-Cola signs, vintage clothing, chandeliers, bottle and jar collections...this list doesn't end.

At first we were anxious to check out the food truck scene. There were some classic carnival food options, but there was also a Belgian waffle truck, a falafel truck, a wood fire oven pizza truck, and a flatbread truck. We chose the latter, which was great, except the chef wouldn't allow me to add cilantro to my sandwich. Not cool.

Anyway. We weaved in and out of the aisles for about two hours. Nobody bought a thing, but I borrowed D-Lo's camera and had some fun with it. Here are our favorite things:

Things I like:




Things D-Lo likes:




It was a beautiful Bay Area day, 70 degrees in December. I can't wait to go again next month!

Thank you Ashley!
Be sure to visit her blog, Tourshi.
And look for her contributions on an upcoming website, geared towards the arts, (to be announced soon.)

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16 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 6, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    What a great post, but I have to tell you Delores the end made me crack up!!

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  2. TardevilDecember 6, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Love the 'D-Lo' nickname...sorry about the 'foul crap'. I would NOT have been happy! Great photos! I have an Ashley, too. I wonder if she will write like that in a few years.

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  3. Barb @ The Everyday Home December 6, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Haha <3 it! Brings back memories of my trip to the AFM with Kathysue a few months ago. I did NOT leave empty handed. LOL

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  4. Taylor GreenwaltDecember 6, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    It looks like you guys had fun! I love to spend time with my daughter. That is one of our favorite things to do.

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  5. Mary AnneDecember 6, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Ashley. . . great potential girl!! Poor baby dog! Poor DE-lo! Loved your guest post!

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  6. The enchanted homeDecember 7, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    D-LO, huh....as only a teenager could name you. Funny...well I will say she does seem to have "an eye" love her creative take on things and she seems to have captured the goodies of the day. Not so good for the dog though (or your car) :(

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  7. JulesDecember 7, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Not only are you a great writer Ashley with a great sense of comedy timing your taste and photographic skills are fabulous.

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  8. xinexDecember 7, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Great job, Ashley! Looks like she is a great photographer too!..Christine

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  9. GinaDecember 7, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Fine Photographs Ashley.

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  10. DawnDecember 7, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Great post, I really wanted to hit the AFM this past Sunday, but had other obligations. After seeing a couple of Ashley's product shots, I'm more disappointed as some of the items I would have picked up.

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  11. KathysueDecember 7, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Great Job Ashley!! Love seeing AFM through your eyes. The first signs with lights grabbed me, I am a lover of words and anything black and white I am drawn too!! Sounds like a fun day and it is beautiful there when the sun is out and a soft breeze in the air, glad your Mom let you share with us!! Kathysue

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  12. SheilaDecember 7, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Those old mason jars for $12.00each...geez. I can buy a whole box of those for less than that any Saturday at just about any garage sale in town. Is everything that out of line in the pricing there?

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  13. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Great Job, looks like a pro. and the things are adorable. If she still has the Theater Sign, PLEASE contact me! =)

    K.

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  14. marieDecember 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Great Post D-Lo's girl! Getting the Lo Down from THE best! Looks like ya'll had a lot of fun! And somehow I don't think you'll ever forget this day with the crap and all!

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  15. A Runner's MindDecember 8, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Loved all your favorites, Ashley...except for the creepy clown paintings. I just can't bring myself to purchase those as your wedding gifts, sorry...call me a fairweather friend I guess!

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  16. Slim PaleyDecember 10, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Fantastic photos!

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