It’s 7:30 am Saturday and the early birds have arrived. I think this happy group was from Jackson, Mississippi (correct me girls) and they were fired up about meeting
By 8:00 every golf cart we could get our hands on was called into service as a taxi to shuttle people from the town square parking. Chapel parking was full.
The line was now wrapped around the building and extended to the soccer field.
They came from near and far.
Every age bracket was represented.
Thistlewood Farms has us all smiling. Can I tell you how much I love that girl. Thanks for spreading the joy Kariann. (on left) and Heather (right) from The Picket Fence.
I was the favorite person around for a short moment when I surprised the early birds with a hug from Marian (Miss Mustardseed).
Evan Cooper has the place smelling awesome with his beautiful flowers. He and Layla give the high sign: Let’s open those doors!
Chapel Market!! Let the games begin.
These Urban Farmgirls came all the way from Illinois.
How cute is THAT? You rock Evan Cooper.
And you made these little cuties happy with their sunflowers, too.
Meanwhile, Heather and Lucy kept up a steady pace in the Southern Accents booth. I heard a rumor that Heather even sold their cash register. LOL.
Mary Kay Andrews was here signing her latest book, Christmas Bliss, and she broke a record according to Books A Million.
I totally agree with this.
At the end of a long day we began the happy/sad goodbyes as new friendships had been forged and new dreams shared.
Many of you are close enough to visit Shauna’s lovely shop in Troy, Alabama:
Perfectly Imperfect. She is your go-to source for Annie Sloan Chalk Paints and Miss Mustardseed’s Milk Paint.
This “letter” in Karianne’s typewriter sums up my emotions from the weekend.
Love you guys to the moon and back.
🙂
Jenny
Great post Cindy!! My sentiments exactly!! Love these ladies…
Cindy
Thanks Jen. Looking forward to next year!
Linda@Coastal Charm
Hello Cindy,
It was nice talking to you on Saturday. I was one of those early birds:) I was so happy that Marian came out to see us crazy early birds! Also, happy to see Rhoda and Kari Anne step out of the doors early. These gals are all so sweet and very talented too. I sure hope the Chapel Market will be an annual thing, because I had a blast shopping and visiting with some of my favorite blog friends. The Waters community is just so very charming. I will be stopping by on Thursday, on my way to Atlanta for the Country Living Show, so I can show it to my husband.
Blessings,
Linda
Cindy
Linda,
That is so awesome!! I wish we could see you again but we are having a grandbaby tomorrow in Georgia. I definitely think we are doing the market again next year so put it on your calender now. 🙂 I will check out your blog also.
Cindy
Debbie Holobaugh
It was AWESOME!! I’m so glad my friend Linda @ Coastal Charm made me get out of bed to be one of those crazy early birds!! I never in a million years thought I’d ever meet any of those ladies, much less actually get to have a conversation with them. So hope they do it again next year!!
Peace,
Debbie