A Little Unknown Plus

You might not know about this little bonus unless you have a blog.  In case there is nothing else, you can always feel guilty for not posting as frequently as you feel you should…Hmmm

So…  I’m busy getting ready for the Christmas Show at Monticello.

 

 

As usual I have several dozen projects in the works, but very few packaged, priced and packed…

 

Dave put this together from a puzzle I got from Kim this summer.

  I love it and of course I want to keep it but.. I MUST quit changing things around,  I’m starting to feel a little dizzy…

The bead board with the side pieces, I had him build for the show so the cabinet wouldn’t be sitting on the table top.  I would hang it on the wall. I can’t have too many table tops.  Where else would we leave all the clutter? 

I especially LOVE how the bins open from the sides.

I wonder how it would be to just leave them open and maybe the clutter could go directly into the drawers and leave the table top clear?

I don’t think these two were originally together, but they have such a happy marriage.

Should I save this for Dave for Christmas?

 

 

Seriously, I might not be able to part with this…

  I really got to fly, still have lots to do.

A Whole Lot of Magic

What a great time I have had over the past

Tarte Barn.

There are definitely a few reasons a Queen might choose to leave the country for new city digs.

(Which by the way I had a little sneak peek of the new castle, so don’t fret there is more magic to come!) 

The fact that winter is coming, bringing cold, cold days and nights. 

Maybe its because the barn is a barn, completely without insulation and plumbing.  That translates into your freezing and then you must make a mad dash to the port a potty and this is Oregon so now your soaked from the rain…

Perhaps its the small furry critters that might surprise you at any moment.  Could be the hawk that thinks he was there first, so he’s not leaving… 

Whatever the reason it is truly bittersweet to see the Queen leave her Barn.

Lots of friends were out Saturday to say hello and gather up treasures before the move.

   

Isabel did a lovely post that inspired me to go back and pull some of my favorite pictures from previous sales. 

I hope you enjoy them.

 

A Crown Of My Own

Well finally!  I can’t believe it was so long coming, but I finally got one of my own!

I tried making one on my own, it turned out pretty awful.  Not one I would wear any where except, maybe around the house.  But now, thanks to Terri Brush, I have the technique down, perhaps I will fashion a few for those special occasions when nothing else will do!

There were some pretty fabulous projects completed at

Artsy Tartsey this weekend.

  

Wonder why I didn’t take pictures of them??

Well, maybe I was having too much fun???

Maybe I was enjoying the early morning offerings provided by Kelli?

You have no doubt been awed by her paper and glitter creations,

but did you know she has another life in the food industry??

Maybe I was harassing Kelli by taking her picture.  

I did however get a few pictures of the barn,

 

 

 

 

I’m sure I could have taken a few more, but no worries… 

 

 

I’m on my way to the barn where I will be helping the Queen as we get ready for  

And while I’m there, I sure hope I find my phone, since I’ve looked everywhere else!!

I’m hoping it is there…

It is a red one

Wait, maybe it looks more like one of these…

 

Either way, if you find it, you will have to send me an email, since at the time, it seemed like a good idea to cancel the house phone…

Fun at Ruffles and Rust

What a great time we had this weekend at Ruffles and Rust.  It was so fun seeing some of our favorite customers and friends from up north.  Annie and Mary

Some shots of my space.

Lisa pretty much sums up how we were all feeling!

Another party this weekend, at the Tarte Barn.  Cindy has a big gala planned Friday night to kick off the holiday season.  For tickets click here.

Saturday and Sunday Terri Brush is teaching workshops at the

Tarte Barn. 

Last I heard, Saturday’s workshop is full, but there are a couple spots left for the Sunday workshop.

Click here for the details.

Its going to be a party to remember, hope you can join us!

Ruffles and Rust

I have just a FEW things left to finish, before we take this

“show on the road”

This are washed, just need to price.

I took the top drawer out to put the cute label in, now I just need to remember where I put it…

Lots of metal, and this big rolling cart.

A windmill

 

Lots of Rust…

Lots of Necklaces

 

 

The Details

Friday October 22nd from 5:00-8:30pm

$25 entry fee

In addition to early shopping we will also be hosting a Bloggers/Facebook Fan Ball

Wear a pageant sash that represents your blog, business, fan page or just you, and meet other bloggers, facebook fans, and new junkin friends.

We will be awarding prizes for the best  sash

We will also be awarding prizes for the best dressed

Come dressed in your high society interpretation of Ruffles, Rust or Ruffles and Rust.

Someone will be crowned Ruffles & Rust Queen for the best overall outfit and sash combo.

  I have my dress, now I’m making my sash with the name of my blog. 

I had some cardstock letters, so I thought I should paint them gray, and then add a little glitter, attach to a ribbon…

But when I moved the letters I had painted, I realized I had premade sash just ready to go…hmmm I don’t suppose I would win the prize.

For tickets to the ball, just click here.

If you can’t make the Early Buying/Bloggers Ball, but would like to attend Saturday, here is a coupon.  Just copy it, copy it several times if you like and give it to all of your friends.  I get a prize for all the coupons turned in with my name, so copy enough for everyone!

There was a wonderful article today in the Everett Herald about the Ruffles and Rust Show.

Hope to see you there!

Let’s Talk About Why I Haven’t Been Blogging…

I’ve said it before but it so true, when I am busy doing fun exciting things there isn’t time to blog.   When I have free time, I have nothing fun or exciting to blog about.  That is all to say, I have been having lots of fun and no time to blog, heck I haven’t had time to even sleep I’ve been having so much fun. 

It was a beautiful day at the Barn House Season Finale.

  It was great seeing many of you there.

  A couple days later I removed the few things left from the

Fall Show at Monticello’s.

  And a couple of days after that I packed my bags and headed to Lincoln City for Art Camp.

What a great time I had with my 37 new best friends.

What a treat to have Jo Packham come to Art Camp with the Fanciest Farm Girl I know.  Tiffany taught a class on how to make a crown.

  

Some of the ladies looking adorable modeling their handiwork.

I’m home for a couple of weeks now, and I am getting things ready for Ruffles and Rust

I am really, really, looking forward to going to Monroe, Washington to do this show, it is the second one that Timi has orchestrated.  The first one was an overwhelming success.  This is a new venue with lots of parking and many new vendors.

Please join us in being High Society for an evening or the day

When: October 22 & 23, 2010

Where:  Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe Washington

The Display Hall

Some of the best vendors from around the Pacific Northwest.

Check here for,

The Details

Look here soon for discount coupons to use for Saturday admission and for some sneak peeks.