Rust & Wanderlust

The face you make when it’s almost but not quite Friday.😅
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Hoping your day goes better than Parker meeting Santa!🎅🏼

What does Santa use to clean his sleigh with?🎅🏼
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Santa-tizer.😂
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Happy December, y’all!🌲

Wishing you & your family a Happy Thanksgiving!🍂
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Let’s share below what we are thankful for.🧡

Can’t wait to see y’all at VP for Day 2!🎄

🎄SNEAK PEEKS🎄
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Make plans to come shop and see me at the Christmas Vintage Pickin’ Event!✨

When: Friday, November 20th (12-7) AND Saturday, November, 21st (10-4)
Where: Fort Payne VFW Fairgrounds
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Visit the VP page for ticket info! See y’all there!❤️

https://www.vintagepickin.com

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”
- Ronald Reagan
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My Papa is an Army veteran. He completed basic training during the Korean War and he served our country while being stationed in Germany. I imagine the day he was able to travel to Paris and stand atop the Eiffel Tower was an indescribable experience during those times.❤️
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He was honorably discharged in 1962. We are so fortunate that we have these priceless pieces of his life to remember him by. Happy Veteran’s Day to my papa and all the brave men & women who still serve our country.🇺🇸

“The vote is precious. It is the most power non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.”
-John Lewis
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Praying for our country, our leaders and our future today.🇺🇸
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Go VOTE!✔️

You’ve got a friend in me!❤️
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Woody, Jessie & Buzz had a wonderful Halloween
and we hope you did too! I’d love to see all of your Halloween costumes! Post your festive Halloween picture in the comments below!🎃👻

Halloween jokes are so “humerus” to me.☠️
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I’ll tell ya what’s not funny—>
Teaching kindergarten, hurricane barometric pressure, full moon, Halloween celebrations at school on Friday and Halloween with Parker on Saturday.
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I’m fine. It’s fine. Everything is fine.🤪

For Halloween, I’ve decided the easiest thing to do is give up coffee. If that doesn’t scare everyone around me then nothing will.👻
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How about this witches hat that I found at Dirt Cheap for 98 cents?! Swipe to see what it looked like when I bought it.👀
Nothing a little black spray paint can’t fix!🖤

Parker is my Boo👻
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What they say is true, kids do make everything more magical. Which is why I gave in to these sweet little Halloween decorations from Dollar General for Parker’s room. That’s right, Dollar General!🤩
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Just call me mummy of the year.😎

Easy like Sunday morning.🖤

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are October’s.”🍂
—Anne of Green Gables
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It’s officially Parker’s birthday month! We’re gearing up for a month filled with birthday festivities, pumpkin patches and Halloween. He sure makes October’s a whole lot sweeter!🖤

On weekends my coffee is recreational. As opposed to weekdays when it’s medicinal.😎
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Happy National Coffee Day!☕️

Get up, it’s Gameday!🏈
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It sure felt good getting to watch ESPN College Gameday this morning while sipping’ my coffee. May your only worries today be what’s going on the grill and keeping up with kickoff times.🖤
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Oh, and Roll Tide!
Who are you cheering for today?🏈

“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.”🖤
-Lauren DeStefano
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Happy first day of Fall!🍂

“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.”🍂
-Oscar Wilde
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Fall Home Tour🖤

Let’s remember the victims, pray for their families and be thankful for the heroes from that September day.❤️

Wishing y’all a day full of rest & relaxation. Tomorrow, back to the grind.😉
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Happy Labor Day!❤️

Hey, new followers! I’m Taylor!🖤
I’m Mama to Parker & a Kindergarten teacher who has a passion for antiques and vintage goods.🤩
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I’m full of grit bound together by grace. Texas is my favorite place to be. I love to hunt and I’m a farm girl to the core. I’m a sucker for leather jewelry and 90’s country music. If you like Urban Cowboy and 8 seconds, we should probably be friends. Turquoise is my favorite color. Horses and traveling make my heart happy.🥰
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In 2016, I began this R&W adventure by being a vendor at Vintage Pickin’ and it’s been nothing but love at first sight since. It makes my heart swell to provide people with antique & vintage items that make their home beautiful. Last year, I began offering interior decorating for clients. I love transforming spaces that make a house feel like home.🖤
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Thank y’all for following along! I’m SO glad to have y’all here!😘

Happy September!🍂
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Love, Waylon🖤

Sunday morning is being spent sipping’ coffee and devouring cinnamon rolls with my guys.🖤
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This week has been HARD. The devil knows exactly what cards to play and exactly how to play them to make you feel down right worthless.
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As if teaching Kindergarten during a pandemic isn’t stressful enough, throw in a sick toddler, add in VP work and mix in a whole lotta mom guilt. My joy was zapped.
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This is the part where God is looking down and probably laughing at how stressed I am, how empty I felt. It’s funny how we think controlling every little detail is the solution when really he just wants us to let it all go. I was at the end of my rope. I didn’t have a choice but to let go and let God.
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It was like a plot twist. God was like hey, watch this. He sent Y’ALL and Y’ALL showed up and showed out! As a vendor, y’all will never know the joy you provide when you choose to purchase from me. I cherish each purchase and every compliment I received this weekend. I can promise you it’s not taken lightly. From the bottom of my heart, THANK Y’ALL!🖤
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Even though I think the world of y’all, I could never ever live out this little side hustle of mine without my parents & Luke. From juggling Parker to helping with hauling, y’all are the real MVP’s!🤩
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My heart is just so full. Happy Sunday, friends.🖤

It’s Fri— VP —day!🖤
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See y’all soon!🤩

ONE MORE DAY!🤩
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For all ticket & shopping details, visit the Vintage Pickin’ Facebook or Instagram page. Also, all information can be found on their website below!

https://www.vintagepickin.com

Happiness is not having to set an alarm for the next day.😌
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And, scoring a haul like this one.🤩
My garage is being overrun with VP finds and I ain’t mad about it.😏

8 D A Y S!🤩
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Vintage Pickin’ is next weekend! Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find in the R & W booth.🖤
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For more details, visit the link below!
https://www.vintagepickin.com/

Happy Sunday!❤️
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I spent last Saturday on the World’s Longest Yard Sale route. Here’s a sneak peek of what I found!🤩
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You can find these beauties and much more at Vintage Pickin’ coming up on August 28-29!
See y’all there!😃

Rust & Wanderlust

Rust & Wanderlust's cover photo

“You create a credible brand by staying true to who you are.” -Hilary Sawchuk
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Yesterday marked 4 years since the beginning of Rust & Wanderlust! What started out as a page to sell my favorite finds has evolved into more than I could imagine.🤗
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I’ve made so many friendships on this journey that has lead me to VP, having my antiques featured in Flea Market Decor Magazine, being a vendor at other antique markets and the pleasure of interior decorating in 3 different homes.🖤
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THANK YOU to each and every one of you who supports and believes in R & W!🥰

Land of the F R E E —> Because of the B R A V E❤️
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Happy 4th of July!🇺🇸

Happy July!❤️
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We’re just 3 sleeps away from celebrating the 4th of July! If you’re like me, you’re already dreaming about what’s going on the grill and what’s for dessert.🍴
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I wanted to share my super easy, go-to sweet treat! If you’re headed to a cookout this weekend, this dessert is sure to be a crowd favorite!😍

“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” -Billy Graham
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Happy Father’s Day to my favorite guys! Wishing all the Dad’s a day full of their favorite things!💙

B O H O—> Before & After!✌🏻
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I loved transforming this space into a boho inspired look! That black mantle is the cherry on top, don’t ya think?!🖤

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” -John 15:12
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Turn off the news and love your neighbor.❤️