CollectInTexas Gal Is a Lucky Blogger

What's Luck Got To Do With It?

Just tell yourself, Duckie, you are really quite Lucky.....Dr. Seuss

Luck is believing you are Lucky.....Tennessee Williams

I'm such a Lucky Ducky to have won Linda at AlaCarte's January GiveAway.....CollectInTexas Gal

Just look how great it goes with my Fiesta Plates! 

Thanks Linda...I LOVE it All...I tried to wait to open the Chocolates!

I've been Lucky. I'll be Lucky again.....Betty Davis

You took the words right outta my mouth, Betty!  I'm TwoTimes a Lucky Ducky!

When Mary at Vintage Comfort announced her Vintage Apron GiveAway, This GRIT stuffed the Comment Box....or thought about it!!!! 

You see, I have a Vintage Apron Collection!!!! I know...Ya'll are Shocked!!! 

As Sherry at Country Wings In Phoenix recently said, "That Sue, she Collects Everything Under the Sun"....or something like that.

Anyway, I feel very Lucky to have won Two Special GiveAways from Two Special Bloggin Friends.

I feel especially Lucky to have the opportunity to

 Share my Good Luck and Two Valentine Aprons from my Collection with Everyone at

2nd Time Around Tuesday! 

I never leaf through a copy of National Geographic without realizing how Lucky we are
 to live in a society where it is traditional to wear clothes APRONS....Erma Bombeck

            I feel sure Erma wouldn't mind the change in her 'Lucky Quote' as she was an Apron Gal, too. 

Erma Louise Fiste Bombeck

February 21, 1927 ~ April 22, 1996

Thanks to Diane for hosting 2nd Time Around Tuesday. 

 Let's go see if there are any Apron Gals on the List of Participants.

CollectInTexas Gal Back in the BlogLand Corral...Ya'll Come!!!

Roses are Red....Violets are Blue....This Month there are Three BloggerBirthdays and Mama, Too!!!!

SusanB  ~ Seduced by Yarn

Diane ~ My Art Journal

Terry ~ At Home with Terry and Dennis

CollectInTexas Gal Collects Vintage Cowgirl Valentines. 

"Won't Ya'll Come In My BlogCorral?"

"I'm Aimin To Get Ya'll"

"I'm Hopin To Rope Yore Hearts"

PS...It's good to be back in the HomeCorral and BlogCorral!!!

Turquoise & More Turquoise....My Favorite!

Welcome to Bella Terrazza's Turquoise Room where Blue-Green Reigns as Queen of  Color!

The cross is handcarved in pine with inset mosaic glass and is an exclusive item to Bella Terrazza.  Each cross is unique and created by a local artisan who produces as one of a kind in a variety of sizes and color combinations.  Hand blown turquoise glass vases,  hand thrown turquoise pottery and hand crafted glass topped tables are featured in this vignette.

Handblown glassware is found throughout Bella Terrazza in Red, Royal Blue, Green, Amber, Clear, and Turquoise as seen in this collection.  Accessories of table toppers, napkins, scarves, beaded swags, beaded napkin rings, candles and more make every table setting  picture perfect.

Did I mention the many beautiful Frames and Wall Decor? 

I'll focus on those for my next 'Workin 9 to 5 Week" here at Bella Terrazza.

The 'BossLady' has been 'ShoppinLasVegas' Market this week.

Wait til Ya'll see the Stuff!!!

PS...I'll be HeadinHome after ClosinTime today.  I'll see Ya'll back in San Angelo, Texas!

The Tejas Room at Bella Terrazza

Welcome to the Tejas Room at Bella Terrazza.

Where Texas Oil, Cowboys, Crosses are Featured in a variety of medias from Iron, Wood, Canvas and License Plates. 

PS....I hope Ya'll will mosey on back in a day or so for Bella Terrazza's Turquoise Room!!!

Mexican Talavera in Texas

Talavera Castillo is 100% Hand Crafted and Detailed by Mexican Craftsmen.  Each Artistic Piece is certified authentic by the Castillo Familia. 

Bella Terrazza is known throughout Texas as the place to buy Talavera Castillo.  With each piece being handcrafted by skilled potters and painted in traditional designs and colors.  Everything from dishes to fountains can be found at Bella Terrazza.

Along with the Talavera are other Handcrafted Mexican Art like the 'Tree of Life' candelabra, and the painted 'Tin Art' Mirrors and Crosses.

And of course more of the Rooster Room with this Talavera Hen Planter or Vase.

And....Tin Roosters....and....Framed Roosters.  Lots of Crowin goin on at Bella Terrazza!

PS....I hope you have enjoyed the Talavera and will come back for more the Bella Terrazza Texas Room.  See Ya'll Then!

Howdy Ya'll from Bella Terrazza in Fort Stockton, Texas

Welcome to Bella Terrazza in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Bella Terrazza is the most beautiful Home Decor Shop in West Texas....maybe all of Texas!

Bella Terrazza  means Beautiful Terrace in English, and is where I work...or really I should say Play!

I thought Ya'll might be tired of seeing CollectInTexas Gal all boarded up, so I'm opening up Shop here in Fort Stockton, Texas....The Gateway to the Big Bend!

Bella Terrazza features lots of Texas items like the ones you see here.  Rustic iron pieces are used right along with beautiful  beaded silk table runners, ornate and polished woods and fine art prints. 

The Texas Room is always filled with unique Iron Wall Art, Framed Western Prints, HorseShoe Iron Decor items, Texas Candleabra and much more.  At Christmas, you can find Texas Ornaments and Western Wreaths with lots of Red Chili dishes and serving pieces.

Yep, It's a Texas Place allright!

I know many of you are Crazy for Roosters. 

 Here's a vignette of  Bella Terrazza's Red Rooster Room!

PS...Hope you have enjoyed this quick peek at Bella Terrazza.  I'll be back later in the week with some of the amazing Talavera.  What's Talavera?  I posted about it HERE last year....check it out!