Tales of the Traveling Tote, Edition #39

Rabbit, Rabbit!Welcome to June and Edition #39 of Tales of the Traveling Tote.

I've shared this monthly market with you before.

It's small but always offers fresh flowers, fresh produce, 

original local art, and an abundance of cute pups.

Though Miss Merri Mac was too shy to have her photo taken, we took an out of town visitor to Austin's Pease Park to see Malin and her fountain.  The troll which sits in a meadow along the hiking path was designed and built by Danish artist Thomas Dambo.  Malin was built out of reclaimed materials and is the 129th such sculpture that Thomas Dambo has constructed.  The bowl she holds reminds us that we should share water and resources with the animals that live here on this earth with us.

Spring in Texas means it's time for the return of

Round Top Antiques Market.

Roxy, (L) flew in from Carmel-By-The-Sea, to visit, Elizabeth (R).

Shopping Round Top was top of her bucket list, 

so a few of us Instagram friends met up to meet Roxy.

It was a beautiful spring day!  Here we are waiting for our lunch at Blue Hills.What fun we had laughing and sharing stories.Roxy, come back again.  We adored having you visit!You can find each of these tablescape stylish on Instagram@imaginary_dinner_parties    @roxannemwilde  @robins_plated_passions 

Round Top Antiques Markets 

It is always fun!

 Have you been?

In April Miss Merri Mac and I boarded a plane bound for Seattle.

We met up with this wonderful group of friends to celebrate 25 years ofThe Quimper Club International.

No, we are not in Holland!Our group took in the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Washington's annual event held through out the month of April.  We toured RoozenGaarde's huge display of vibrant gardens and fields blooming with millions of tulips.  What an amazing experience!

Truly an experience to call home about!

Our group enjoyed our annual business meeting with two speakers,visited collections in the area, and enjoyed three days of catching up with dear friendships that span 25 years. Unfortunately 4 members came down with a virus the last day,so our farewell dinner was missing 4 couples. 

Post meeting, my friends and I "escaped the ordinary" 

and joined friends for tea at the 

White Branches Tea Room.

This charming venue is in Mount Vernon, WA.

I highly recommend it!

After tea, we continued on down scenic Chuckanut Drive to make our way to Kirkland, WA to visit more special friends. 

Victoria, my dear friend who owns

Arte Italica Crown Linen Designs 

invited us to stay in her gorgeous VRBO 

and hosted us to a beautiful dinner at her home.   

Victoria and Mark and their precious, 

Iggy, are the ultimate hosts.

Back home, Miss Merri Mac and I were treated to a special guest visit.  Recognize our fabulous friend, Jackie and Miss Madi K?Jackie and Kurt were in San Antonio, TX visiting Jackie's sisterand drove to Austin for an afternoon visit.

Next I was off to Houston to celebrate this precious child.  Happy First Birthday, Emily Kathryn!

The party theme was "Emily in Paris", 

and no detail was spared.

Miss Mini Mac and I joined my darling cousins,  

each of us party ready in our pink berets.

Rounding out our travel days, Miss Merri Mac joined me for a few days in Atlanta.

First day we were treated to an afternoon roaming the beautiful grounds of the Atlanta Botanical Garden with the special exhibit,

Alice in Wonderland Returns.

We were enchanted at the sight of 

38 larger-than-life topiary sculptures.  

If you find yourself in Atlanta, 

 don't miss a visit to this exceptional exhibit.

Other days were filled with visits to the Atlanta History Center, 

lunch at the fabulous Swan Coach House Restaurant, a tour of

the historical Swan Coach House, shopping Scott's Antique Market, 

a private tour of a beautiful historic home in Buckhead, cocktails at a charming home on Silver Lake, and a farewell dinner at 

Capital City Downtown Club. 

Without question, a highlight of being in Atlanta was the

opportunity to finally meet my friend Kate Stewart,

the passionate, energetic, entrepreneur

behind another favorite brand, Bauble Stockings!

I'll be joining a group of tabletop stylists on June 11 for a Summer Tablescape Blog Hop.Hope you will join me!

Now hop on over to enjoy the adventures of my  

Traveling Tote Friends at the links below.

Don't forget to leave me a comment.

Miss Merri Mac and I want to know where you've traveled.

Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths 

Emily with Miss Courtney Childs @ The French Hutch (Give Away Here)

Jenna with Miss Coquille @The Painted Apron

Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda

 Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box

Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply 

Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul (You are here)

Jackie with Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home 

Miss Merri Mac and I wish you fun travel 

adventures of your own in the next few months.  

See you September 1 for our next edition of 

Tales of the Traveling Tote.

Also Joining

Love Your Creativity @ Life and Linda  Sundays on Silverado @ House on Silverado 

You're the Star @ Electric Red Barn
Inspire Me Monday @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia     Over the Moon @ Marilyn's Treats 

All About Home @ Common Ground    Vintage Charm @ Our Hopeful Home 

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop @ Electric Red Barn
Share Your Style @ French Ethereal  Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner      Farmhouse Friday @ Country Road 407

Saturday Sparks @ Pieced Pastimes