Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Yaya Chique Visit

I had a big adventure this past Saturday! I've been following Debi's blogs--currently named: http://thejunkinyaya.blogspot.com/, almost from day one of my blog experience. As it turns out, Debi has THE COOLEST shop in HOUSTON! My friend, Tyra, and I loaded up the SUV and headed out. I KNEW the store would be cool but OMG, ya'll....it's CRAZY COOL! Tyra and I shopped, and oh-ed and ah-ed, and laughed with Debbie for almost 3 hours! Can you see the GIDDY smile on my face!?!!?!? Debi gave us the grand tour, told us interesting details about the artists that created all the wonderful objects in her shop, and even gave us some good old southern ice tea (Yes...we drink it year round here in South Texas!) We even got to hang out in her workshop/back rooms for a while and see where she make all sorts of beautiful jewelry, handcrafts art, etc. She is LIVING my dream. I would work there for NO PAY just to sit at a "masters" feet such as she. Below is Tyra and Debi and T. found JUST the sunglasses for herself! They have rhinestones on them and are just a HOOT!Here is the check out counter....notice the cute bags Debi sent us home with. EVERYTHING in the shop is PRECIOUS...Debi pays attention to detail and it shows! I got a REALLY cute black t-shirt with a cool Fleur-de-lis on the front. Picture to follow because I forgot to take a pic but I'm sure we'll be going back again to pick up a beautiful leather jacket Tyra is pinning for! AND I promised myself a wonderful decorating book written by a friend of Debi's.

After we left Debi's we dropped by Marshall's and YES...there are still a few things out there on sale from Christmas. The cute red box was marked down to $5...and the huge bottle of Body Scrub was $3! Couldn't pass that up, could I? I LOVED this little beret and it was on sale for $6 because they called it "Holiday Wear". However, I left it out in reach of Mr. Carson and he decided to play with it. (he's usually not a Bad Boy like that!) I THINK it's fixable but has a bit of fabric chewed off the bill. THAT, my dears, will be my Ultimate Re-DO/fix/trash to treasure...IF I can fix the hat. I'll keep you posted. :)

And HERE are the fabulous CHRISTMAS deals I got. The picture is made out of felt. There is a button missing from the top of the Church steeple but I can fix that! Not bad for $3, eh? The box with the Vintage Santa had the striped paper napkins in it and that was $2. The box is very study--like a small cigar box and I LOVE Old Timey Santa's! Last, the red and white polka dot runner was $6...originally $30. WOOHOO....It will go perfect in my FUNKY, COLORFUL Cottage!
My FAVORITE of all the finds at Marshall/Home Goods was this sign. I'm a sucker for signs....and I have quite a few places where this one would go just perfectly. It just makes me giggle---Camp Run-A-muk....That's Funny!

43 comments:

  1. Hey there!!!!! Thanks for visiting me the other day and for your thoughtful comment.

    I love stores like this one that you visited. While I am not a huge shopper I do love to peruse cute little stores but I do spend lots of money in gourmet food shops.

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  2. That sounds like a really good day to me... even met a blog friends.. isn't that nice??

    I loved the lamps behind Debbies counter..

    You got alot on sale.. I wish we had big stores like yours.. but unfortunately we don't..

    Monica

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  3. What a fun day! And to share it with friends.... perfect!

    My dog eats a lot of different things that are fabric. Lets just say we don't leave undies on the floor anymore.

    I need to go and check out our Marshall's but it is an hour away and I am lazy.

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  4. Looks like you had a blast!!

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on Canton. I hope you get a chance to get to your friends lake house in Palestine and then visit Canton....you'll be like a kid in a candy store!

    ~Cheryl

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  5. What an awesome shop! Next time I come to Houston let's have a meet and greet and you can take me to all the cool places you go! How fun!

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  6. Hey girlfriend!

    Thanks for the "shout out" regarding the Yaya! Hate my pics, but, ya'll had me laughing so hard that it was hard to focus. LOL

    Thanks for coming by and give my love to "T" and hope to see you next weekend at the Urban Market!

    xo...deb

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  7. What a fun day you had. Debi's shop looks fabulous, and how fun to meet a blogging buddy in person. Kathy
    (PS, camp run-a-muk, now that is a scream) K

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  8. Hi Susan, glad you all had a wonderful day, meeting a fellow blogger is fun and Deb's shop looks wonderful, again! I wish I lived near Houston lol.

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  9. Oh, that looks like fun! I love the signs you found!
    -Kim

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  10. Cute store...I'll have to visit it! Good Christmas pic!

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  11. Looks like you had a great time.

    Is there any other way to drink tea? LOL

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  12. Wish I lived near there, I would have been shopping too! Cute stuff!

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  13. I love Stores like that! They are so fun and always have the greatest finds. I LOVE your sign " Welcome" Camp Run-a-Muck ...too funny. I am sure Carson will love it. :)

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  14. Thanks for stopping by my blog. It is nice to meet you! I have said it before, Texas has the best flea markets! I am so jealous! I would really like to experience a little Texas winter right now...our yard is snow covered. Love the shade of purple in your bedroom, perfect with white trim!
    denise

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  15. Susan, thank you for visithing my blog!

    That looks like my idea of a perfect day. It must have been such fun. I love the name Yaya Chique for a store. I know I would enjoy shopping there.
    ~Lallee

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  16. LOVE YOUR BLOG. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY MINE. GLAD TO GET TO KNOW YOU.
    HUGS FROM MAINE
    http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/

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  17. Sounds like a wonderful weekend, would have loved to been there.

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  18. i tried to step from my computer screen into the store {like a Mary Poppins moment} but alas it didn't work. it looks fabulous.
    xo,
    chasity

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  19. Whoa, what a GREAT shop!

    (umm, if they are interested in carrying jewelry, have them contact me. haha!)

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  20. Thanks for visiting again today.. Looks like you had a "super" w/k. Her shop is darling..the treasures you found are great girl.. I hope the sun is shining down on you today.. hugs ~lynne~

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  21. I loved your trip to this cute boutique. I love to shop in these little places. Thanks for taking us along.

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  22. Hi Susan,
    I read this post this morning and it looked like so much fun. You must have some great shopping down there. Cindy

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  23. Wow! What a fun shopping trip. The specialty boutique looks like a wonderful place to shop. I especially like your sign!
    Hugs,
    Sweetie

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  24. I keep promising myself and Debi that I'm going to get down to Houston. Seeing your photos makes me want to even more. Guess I need to go light a fire under C.D. Debbie

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  25. Camp Run A Muck ... what a great name!

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  26. Oh, it is just too much fun to get to meet a fellow blogger, but the added advantage of her having such a wonderful shop just makes this an incredible adventure. Love your Christmas finds, and Camp Run-A-Muck is great! laurie

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  27. Hey you!
    I hope you have a great weekend girl

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  28. Oh that would be a fun shop to be in all day! Love the hat. Kathy

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  29. We hope to be there early; I'll look for you if you look for me. I'd love to meet up with you! Have a great weekend, Theresa

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  30. Susan, as much as I want to go this weekend to Urban Mkt. I can't. One of my best friends is celebrating her 60th BD and I want to be on hand for her fun. If you go, be sure to say and say hello to all the girls working!(that didn't come out right) Tell them I said to "sell out"!!! Deb

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  31. Always fun to spend a "girly day"...out with friends and great shopping...you found some great stuff...

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  32. Hi Susan :)

    I love your finds! That shop is really cute :)

    It looks like you and your friend "the other Susan" had a great time at the gardening center. I love winter, but I can't wait to find out what grows in my new garden and see what I can add to it.

    Have a great night!
    rue

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  33. OhMyGosh, Susan...you lucky girl...just love Deb. Maybe one of these days I will load up and go see her...she is adorable! Looks like soooo much fun...if I had known you were going, I would have had you give her a big ol' hug for me!

    donna

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  34. I love all your stuff!! Way cool blog. Maybe you can come up here one weekend. Montgomery is a quaint old town and the birthplace of the Texas flag!! Lots of cute antique stores. I haven't been in any of them yet, but will as soon as I am officially unpacked.DJBJ

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  35. Hi Susan, thanks for stopping by my new blog and for the sweet comment! I love your blog...it looks like you know how to have a lot of fun too....shopping with a friend, what could be better!

    Also, love your dog too! Mine rule the roost....blessings, Leslie :))

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  36. great finds, I love Marshalls! Good luck with the hat.

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  37. Hi Susan!Oh, what fun you must have had! You know what? One of these days us south Texas gals should get together! Wouldn't that be fun?
    Thanks for the visit and be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  38. I wish I could've been there, it sounds like you girls had a great time! I love your blog design, its really pretty.

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  39. Looks like you and your friend had lots of fun shopping! Yaya Chique looks like a really cool shop!

    It is easy to slip into the beach life. Chase asked if we could just live at that hotel. I'm afraid our money would run out in about a week! lol! Kristen

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  40. Sorry I haven't stopped by for a while.....busy busy life as usual. I love your shopping adventures. I love the same kinds of things you do and when you get a deal, it is a must have. Have a great day! Raining in Iowa today! Carol

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  41. This does indeed look like a great store. Sending good repair thoughts to your hat.

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  42. That is a really cute sign...and so fitting for most homes with kids! And heck..fitting for my house with wild dogs!

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