White Sale

What is a Winnie & Tulula's White Sale you ask?

If it's White it's on Sale!

Jan 6 thru 9^th

20 to 50% off throughout shoppe and mall

White Sale but will also include “honorary white” items

White Food Served during Sale

Winter Hours

Wed Thru Sat 10 til 5

And guest Vendors: The Willow Nest, Linda & Ludmil Marcov
Items pictured may not be available
Some photo's by David

Dealer Spotlight - Whatsoever Things-Barbara Siragusa

Dealer Spotlight - Whatsoever Things-Barbara Siragusa

Barbara has been in the antiques business for 12-15 years, and is from the Tyler area.

She describes her space as a mixture of architectural finds along with pieces of reinvented items, all with character.

She hopes that her fun finds will inspire you and make your heart happy as they do hers.

Come see what new items Barbara has brought in as well as the other dealers at Winnie & Tulula's

We will be open on Christmas Eve from 10-2.
Closed Christmas Day
On behalf of everyone at Sweet Peas and Winnie & Tulula's we wish you all a Blessed Christmas.

We are currently preparing for our January White Sale
The White Sale will be January 6-9 and White items throughout the store will be 20%-50% off

Stay tuned for more details

Praises for Customer's good news

Our sweet customer Angelique has had a bit of an adventure in the hospital this week, and we are happy to report that she is on the mend. All of us at Sweet Peas & Winnie & Tulula's have lifted her and her family up in prayer and continue to ask for healing. You can read her complete story over at her blog and be sure to check out her sister's blog as well. She too is going through some medical issues.
We ask that you continue to pray for these 2 fun sisters in the days and weeks to come.

Dealer Spotlight-Virgins, Saints & Sinners

A soulfully hip company, Virgins, Saints & Sinners is the effort and creative talent of owner Donna Fussell.



Donna has a love of all things vintage and beautiful, as well as decorating with her talents, sense of style, interests, faith and sense of humor.

Come see what's new at Virgins, Saints, & Sinners as well as with all the other wonderful dealers at Winnie & Tulula's.

Extended holiday hours. Monday - Saturday 10-5 daily through Christmas

Update on Gloria: Gloria had her appendix removed and is on the mend. I know you join us in wishing her a speedy recovery. We need our "mother ship" in ship-shape.

Pray For Gloria

Please send out prayers for Gloria, she really needs them tonight.

See Deb's post for details.

New Expanded Holiday Hours

Gloria is so excited about the holidays that she's decided to expand our hours.
Winnie & Tulula's will be open Monday - Saturday 10-5 Every day till Christmas.

Thank you

A great big Thank You
to everyone who came out both Friday evening, and Saturday for our Remembrance of Christmas Open House. We hope that you found inspiration and maybe a treasure to two to take home with you. We love our Customers and hope you enjoyed our little Soiree.



Here are just a few of the lovely displays that were there to inspire you.


I'm so amazed by the wonderful talent that is all under 1 roof at Winnie & Tulula's


There is a lot still available, so come on by Wed-Sat 10-6

We hope that everyone has a great Christmas Season

'Twas the Night Before The Christmas

Open House at Winnie and Tulula's, when all through the store


Not a creature was stirring, not even a Penguin;

(source: here)

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

One of the guest vendors that will be here.

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

The vendors had all their wares ready to go,

While visions of spiced eggnog danced in their heads;

And Gloria in her white outfit was ready for the crowd,

Just as she had just settled down for a quick rest,



Charrise ran out of the back room and there arose such a clatter,



that Gloria sprang from her pretty decorated bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window they flew like a flash

They tore open the paper that had covered the windows and threw up the sash (to see the crowd that had gathered outside),

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow (could this be true in Texas~oh play along it's just a story)



Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below (which were customers anxiously waiting to get inside),



When, what to their wondering eyes should appear,



But miniature birds decorated by Peg and John, and eight tiny reindeer displayed by Charrise,

With a little old driver (I hope you don't think I'm referring to anyone at the store), so lively and quick,



I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick (or Cat Daddy dressed like Santa or Elvis if you'd like).

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,



And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;



"Now, Debbie! now Donna!, now Theresa!, Peg and Lillie!

On, Ethel! on Liz! on Rhonda, on Margo and Mindy and Daphne and Amy and Liz and Fran and Tina and Donna and Barbara and Pat and Caroline and Kathy and Linda (all the W&T crew)!

To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!


Now dash away! dash away! dash away all (we have to get ready for opening day)!"



Now don't miss our Christmas Event!  We'll be looking for you.

Guest Vendors

Blogged by Mindy

Guest vendors are the icing on the cake. The bacon on the burger. The egg in the nog. They are what makes something good, even better.

The Remembrance of Christmas Open House at Winnie & Tulula's is going to be Oh, So Good. But, what's making it even better are the guest vendors. The Queen Mother of Winnie & Tulula's and The Sweet Pea Collection, Gloria, has outdone herself. She has invited some amazing guest vendors, two couples in fact, to our event this Friday and Saturday. Wait til you see what magic these teams are stirring up. Pixie dust is flying. Doves are in the air. Glitter is, well, glittering.Linda and Ludmil of Willow Nest have agreed to share their magic with us. Their creative creations will be the talk of the town. I did a word search for "Willow Nest" on flickr. Here are the resulting photos if you would like to peruse. They all, indeed, appear to be our L&L.

Wanna know who the other magic couple is? You may know them as Jon and Peg. Or maybe you know them as French Vanilla. Ooo la la. I saw them when I first walked into the store Sunday, but I had never met them. Didn't know who they were. I kept walking by the window and then, in short order, I saw the birth of beauty. I saw the look of "French Vanilla". I immediately figured out who they were and introduced myself. I searched for them in flickr and had no luck. So, check out this post by Patina Green. They know good when they see it! And TOT with Time-Worn Interiors had this to say about French Vanilla. See? Did you look?

Can you see what all the excitement is about with these guest vendors? Are you convinced it will be worth your drive yet? What more do you need?

Dear Santa

I’ve been really good this year (sorta kinda)

Please stop by the Winnie & Tulula’s & Sweet Pea’s Open House

Nov 27 4 til 9 (grab a glass of wine while you’re there) & Nov 28 10 til 6

119 E Tyler…Athens, Tx 903.677.6868

They have EVERYTHING I want for Christmas….Here is my very short list

Sweet Peas….Bedding…Candles….Christmas Botanicals

Blue Tree….the coolest vintage red fire truck

Virgin Saints & Sinners….Tees….and Petticoats…for my Christmas Parties

Ruff….the coolest rusty junk ever

Garden Antqs…ironstone…ironstone…ironstone

Simply Cottage….Hand painted China Cabinet ..perfect for my ironstone

Primitiques……amazing selection of vintage decanters….way way cool

Monochromatic Home…Vintage You (Santa) with your Reindeer….almost your size too!!!

Curious Goods… Neck Junke….jewelry (will probbbly be in the Neiman’s Catalog next year. it’s that amazing)

Talking Trash….the most…amazing. glittery silver mantle…I have the perfect spot for it

Daphne Nicole….Vintage Tapestry One of a Kind Bags…you pick Mr S C..’cause I love them all…

Junk Palace…..Christmas Trees…Christmas Trees…Christmas Trees….(and Christmas Trees)

Remains to be Seen.. omg everything that glitters & sparkles.. which is the whole booth

Note to self Santa…bring extra sleigh

Caroline Blackburn…coolest cowboy stuff…you pick for me S. C.

Garbage…silver….gold…silver.. gold..s ilver…gold…make sure you slap on your shades…before entering

Whatsoever Things…Something old…something new…

Reborn Rubbish…chalkboard trays (also pick up a vintage slip that I can wear when serving)

Country Girl…only the most wonderful Mosiac Birdhouses in the universe

Ethels Treasure Chest….vintage…vintage…vintage…love it all

French Vanilla….close your eyes dear S C and just pick …I love it all….

And last but not least….my special buddy…

Willow Nest….the most wonderful handcrafted Christmas pieces ever…your choice Santa Baby..

I’d treasure any and all…

Luv,

Xoxoxox

Me

Remembrance of Christmas Friday Evening and Saturday

There will be no better place to be this Friday evening or All day Saturday than at Winnie & Tulula's

Winnie & Tulula's is closed all week, but
Starting at 4:00 Friday evening, her doors will open to reveal a Holiday Winter wonderland. $5 admission goes to charity. Food, music, and fun for all. See you there.

Open House at Winnie & Tulula's

Blogged by Mindy

Black Friday, it beckons

to Athens we'll go

White Christmas at Winnie & Tulula's

Ho Ho Ho!

Can there be too many Ornaments

Glitter, Gold and Pixie Dust?

Silvers, Pinks and Greens

Shiny Brites are a must!

Friday or Saturday?

Will you be there?

Egg nog and Guest Vendors

Plenty of Food to Share.
The Beads and the Baubles

in Silver and Gold

Who's coming? Do tell,

before I get old.

This poem must end

I'm getting so silly

Come see us in Athens

Don't be willy nilly!

Happy Thursday! ~Mindy

Remembrance of Christmas Event-The Friday after Thanksgiving

After you are finished with your adventure in the mall, be sure to come out to Winnie & Tulula's Remembrance of Christmas event starting at 4:00, Friday November 27th. It's gonna be very special. We have 2 guest vendors coming in just for this event. There will be food and beverages, a DJ and lots of treasures for you to find. See ya there.

Dealer Spotlight-Daphne Nichole-Daphne Radke

Dealer Spotlight-Daphne Nichole by Daphne Radke


Daphne Nicole describes her style as French Flare-Western Chic

She has wonderful hand bags made with vintage trimmings

Peppered in with Rustic vintage furniture and treasures

Like this wonderful fur upholstered sofa


Her handbags would be wonderful on your Christmas list.


All the Dealers at Winnie & Tulula's are bringing in lots of treasures and Christmas items for our upcoming Christmas Open House.
See side bar for more details.