This article is otherwise known as The One Where Allison Forgets to use her Camera.

Honestly, it was quite sickening to realize that I made it home with no more than five usable photos from this shopping adventure. To make the situation worse, two of the five were tourist poses of Brigette (Settling West) and I at Bloom. Cheesy, I know. 

A little background info. Brigette and I are what people refer to as football widows. Our husbands are obsessive football fans (both NFL and college). We are not. This poses a few problems when entire weekends are dedicated to sport watching. It also provided an interesting situation when we were dragged to OU/TX weekend in Dallas. 

We made the most of our time in the big D and visited nearby McKinney, Texas. It's a dreamy little town, with a town square, friendly people, and holiday decorated light poles. Instead of photos, I've included a list and links to the wonderful shops that we enjoyed that weekend:

Bloom: A big thanks to Kendi at Bloom for welcoming us in with a big hug and allowing us to fill our empty arms with amazing purchases from your shop.  

Old Red Lumberyard: Their Junk Day events only happens on specific dates, but I highly advise scheduling your trip around it.

Nan Lee Jewelry

Good Look: Although Good Look is located in Princeton (a neighboring town to McKinney), owner Vince sets up at the Old Red Lumberyard. I need his collection of White English Ironstone now.

Patina Green Home & Market: This is a perfect lunch spot with a cute shop in the back.

Chase Hall

Orisons: They had a pair of perfect boots on sale for a song, in my size, and they didn't make my calves look large. I got stage fright and couldn't close the deal. I've regretted it since.

A hint of the treasures at Old Red Lumberyard:

Bloom:

I think the lack of photos justifies a Spring trip back to McKinney. Anyone else in?