Spring

  I hope you had a nice Easter and are enjoying

the beauty of spring

even though it is cold and rainy in Olympia today, I thought I

would run outside in between rain showers and take a picture of my Rhododendron

 

We had a great Easter day with family and friends

I love it that our boys still like to hunt Easter eggs



They are still very innocent and child like in so many ways



This week is a tough one for me......

 It has been two years since my dads passing.  I want to share a few things about my dad......He was kind, loving, loyal, helpful, generous, always upbeat, optimistic and had a wonderful smile.  He loved his family, working and played golf whenever he had the chance.   There isn't a day that doesn't go by that I don't think about him.  We had a great father daughter relationship ~ he was the best......  I know time does heal and I can actually talk about him without bursting into tears, but my heart still aches. 

Dad, Me, Jeff (my brother) and Mom

Dads 70th Birthday

My parents wedding picture ~ They were married for 50 years

~I love this picture of me and my dad~

It was taken in 1968 at Lake Chelan, WA

On our way to church on Sunday morning.

Check This Out........

I know it has been a long time since you have heard from us  ~ but it's time......because there is important news to get out to all you junkers.  Our dear friend, Wendy Rushing, has her home featured in the Country Sampler ~ 2011 Home Tour Edition.  Gary and Wendy's house is wonderful!  So pick up a copy and take a look for yourself.  Our boys were so excited to see the Rushing's home in a magazine.......

Way to go Gary and Wendy!!

Pictures From The Show





 



A Great Big Thank You!

What a wonderful time we had this past Friday night and Saturday. Thanks to all of you who came out to shop, visit and have a yummy bite to eat.

A giant THANK YOU to all of our vendors who rolled in on Friday morning and set up in record time. You are all great people and we enjoyed all of you!!!

We will have pictures in the next few days. Also, we would love to hear your comments about the show.

Thanks again!!
Sharon and Shelly

A Few More Of Our Favorite Things.......

Make a date and don't be late!

This show truly is a feel good event. It's so much fun to put it all together and the actual show just plain makes me giddy. What could be better?

Shelly and I spent the morning at the Hall decorating the front of the wonderful old log building. It's the best its ever been. The inside of the hall has this incredible warmth about it, makes you want to move in. It's not to late to include us in your weekend plans, or just tweak them and come join us? Friday evening you'll be welcomed with cookies, hot drinks and live fiddle and guitar music on stage by Josie and Ethan. They're going to cook up some fun tunes for us from 4-6pm. Admission$5 on Friday which entitles you to first dibs on all the treasures. Afterwards you can have some dinner with your friends offered by Kristi of Paprika's Catering. If Friday doesn't work, we'll be open all day Saturday from 9-4pm, admission $3. Grab a hot drink and a bite to eat and head on into the hall. We'll have vendors selling eclectic to country/primitive decor. Beautiful handcrafts, jewelry, knitted accessories, hand spun wool, handmade soap, lotions and body care, soy candles, wreaths and greenery, along with linens, quilts, collectibles, antiques and vintage Christmas. Every nook and cranny will be filled with delightful stuff. This is a very sweet show not to be missed.

Faye will be back with her beautiful wool mittens and socks

Heather will have her one-of-kind santas and snowmen along with lots of collectibles

Now Lu Lu, he's not hideous, I think he's cute.

Join Linda and her friends up at 2nd Saturdayz at Sand Pt. in Seattle 8-3pm. Another wonderful market.

These are a few of our favorite things

Thus begins the last few days when I burn the midnight oil. The house quiets down, the needs of everyone are met, and I can focus on the last bit of crafting, pricing, and gathering into piles all that I need to put on the show. The last space is filled, the to-do lists are long, each day is marked out. I love this part. When you're so close and you just keep checking things off the list like clockwork. Shelly and I are very excited about all of our vendors, and especially welcome all the new faces. It's going to be a good one, see you there!

Fuzzy trees!





Nancy Heinrich and all of her Fun Junk

Gorgeous wreaths and plants by Michaele Dazell of Perennial Gardens

Busy Getting Ready For The Show

This weekend we were very busy as a family getting ready for the show.

My husband and our two boys helped make a wonderful arbor, we cut a bunch of sticks,

twigs, greens and we made a few more signs.

It is so nice to have help.

Even our cat helped.