The Three “P’s”

If you have ever been a vendor you know what I am talking about, it is time for the dreaded P’s.  You know, packaging, pricing and packing.  Here’s where you really see what your made of, you see how strong your back is, for that matter, you see how strong your marriage is…

There’s been a time when Dave was inside the trailer loading the treasures, when a teeny, tiny little part of me wanted to accidently shut the door, turn the key and take off.  But the smarter part remembers he’s the driver and how could he do his job locked in the trailer?

All those challenges will be left behind, once we are on our way, and back to that story book marriage…

I’m so excited to get to Farm Chicks, to see my friends and to meet new ones.  I have been working on a little gift for the first 25 of you that come by to say that you read my blog and are glad to be at Farm Chicks!

Serena sent this really cool map so you could plan ahead where you want to shop.

  You can pick up a copy at the show. 

You can find me in Bay 1, Booth 105 & 106.

You will also see these sweet friends at the show. 

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On the left is my friend Robin, she is coming to help me set up and will be helping in the booth on Saturday.  She is one of the most amazing photographers, she has the ability to capture the true essence of her subjects.  Check out her blog Bird Tweets, you will see what I mean.

 

I’m sure you recognize my two friends Isabel and Lisa. Their booths are the next ones, on the same aisle as mine, you will want to mark theirs as  booths you want to get to early.

There are so many incredible vendors and guests/shoppers at this show.  I was hoping to memorize all the vendors names, but… I failed.  I am trying to pay more attention to names, because I really do care.  The thing is when I get excited… 

Count Down for Farm Chicks

Way back in January when the applications for vendors to Farm Chicks was sent in and my spot was secured, I thought of all the things I would take to Farm Chicks.  The list was long, and grows daily.  So NOW it’s time to get all those ideas, finished and ready to go. 

I spent last week playing catch up, I need to hurry, the flowers are here!

Does anyone know a great way to get the ants of the peonies before bringing them in the house??

 

   Seems a little ridiculous to spray with raid…

 

This is my favorite, can’t wait to see it in bloom!

 

 

However, I certainly don’t have time to sit around and watch the flowers grow!

 

 

I’m busy making these,

 

And you know what they say…

The clocks ticking!

Barn House, See For Yourself!

I could tell you how fun, how beautiful, what perfect day for the BH Season Opener, but you be the judge!

The newly remodeled structure.

Complete with linen curtains.

Robin and Jermonne documenting the day with photos.

Going in all directions, getting those last minute touches finished.

Not just pretty, but prices intact

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Outside organized.

We’ve got boots.

Inside boots,

Outside boots

Altogether now…

One, two, three…

I love this slip!

It’s just the thing…

That’s my mom and auntie, looking so pretty.

Laurie and Debbie of Worthy Goods.

All the best of a beautiful spring day in the Pacific Northwest.

The flowers,

the windmills,

more flowers.

The birds,

the vegetables growing,

and still more flowers.

The barn.

The kitchen.

Some aspects seemed to be almost ethereal.

After the sale, are the lamas are wondering?

Have they all gone?

Do these people not understand, it’s spring!

What in the world happened to our privacy??

Thankfully, now they can have their alone time, until next time.

The party continues.

Saturday July 31st

BARN HOUSE FLEA MKT

Art Camp The Truth

The truth is you simply must go! It is the most perfect time you could possibly have!

The house was incredible.

The view was amazing.

The food was delicious.

Everything was beautiful.

Here is Billie, the massage therapist who was available. I’m pretty sure she was the most popular girl there!

Sadly when I am having the most fun, and have the most perfect photo opportunities, is when I don’t take pictures. I’m too busy enjoying the moment to stop… Guess I need to work on that, because some of the most incredible, inspiring art was created this weekend.

Natalie taught this class on collage.

Here is my friend Elizabeth’s

Here is mine, the last step is covering it with melted wax.

I couldn’t seem to get a great photo of this, but I really like how it turned out, and if you come to my house, it will be hanging on the wall.

Terri taught this class,

It is an old book with a hole cut in the center.

(I offered to do them for $50 each, it wasn’t the fun part of the project..)

This was also a really fun project.

I started another and used a picture of Sam, with pocket watches for the middle. I thought I would use a picture of Dave on the other side and another clock face… I can’t wait to have time to work on it.

There were necklaces made with match boxes… So cool, but mine isn’t done. (Sorry, I spend a little too much time visiting with my neighbors… seems like this is something I remember being written under comments on report cards from my past…)

I did finish this,

I love this! The back of the charms is a little mirror, the flower is vintage silk, with a real diamond, I mean a rhinestone glued on. Very, very fun.

The next camp is in October, I am so excited that my friends Tiffany and Christy will be joining Terri teaching classes. There are 4 openings for this retreat, I hope you will check out the details and join us.

I must go get the rest of my things backed and ready to go AGAIN!

This Saturday is

Barn House

A Very Special Mother's Day Tribute

May 8th, (one day only)

Early Buying: $5

9am - 11am

Free Admission

11am - 2pm

Featured Guests

Worthy Goods, Bella, Auntie Joy, Madison Park

and of course...

The Queeeeeeeeen of Tarte

Hope to see you there!

I’ll be the one wearing this shiny new bracelet!