Craven Farm Antiques Tailgate

Saturday's Craven Farm Antiques Tailgate was a whirlwind!

Up at 3:30 a.m. to finish final packing, drive

to Snohomish, set up on the grass from 6:15 to 8:00 am,

ONLY five hours to sell (. . . happy, eager buyers--thank you!!),

repack the remainder (took less than one hour--that's a first),

and head back home, a whole lot "lighter"!

Thanks to CRAVEN FARM for a delightful, mini-show!!

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No time to rest on our laurels . . . repack two vans and the trailer, and head off

to the giant Portland Expo, coming July 10 & 11.

Previews coming soon!

RED, she said!!

Carol Braden of Seattle, an extraordinary artist in her own right,

(check out the mosaic guitar on the wall!) . . . turned my

rusty, dirty, old swim lockers into a

knock-your-socks-off bold and beautiful display for her home.

Wheels were added for functionality/ease of moving.

Take a look at her amazing mixed media works

on the hot-link above for mosaic sculptures, mirrors,

mini-French dress forms and more.

Excellent vision and stunning results, Carol!!!!!

Pac & Hap!

We've been going at warp speed . . . from one venue to another.

Back to basics--update Pac Gal space.

Always an unusual mixture of beautiful items,

from junque . . . to rustic . . . to mid-century . . . to fine!

There's a sophisticated, bohemian "feel" to it.

Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder.

Iconoclastic refusal to theme my display . . . the

world offers so many awesome treasures--you pick what rocks your world!

Briefly revisiting Hap's Barn Sale--what a group of amazingly

resiliant vendors. Friday was gorgeous, giving

us false evidence of what was to come.

Yet--in the POURING DOWN RAIN--lost count at 800 people (!)

venturing down the long driveway to explore

the treasures underneath our water-sagging tents.

I made some fantastic new friends, shared some wonderful

food & beverages (:0)) offered by Hap Rowley for all of us to enjoy.

And enjoy we DID!!!!!!

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Craven Farm Tailgate up next (had enough rain, thank you very much!).

Hap's Big Barn Sale - Part 2

Here's a little "preview" of the location for Hap's BIG BARN SALE this

Saturday and Sunday in Poulsbo.

I'll be on the other side of this garden arbor,

under the big, beige tent

(south side of long driveway . . . front yard of the white house).

The is the big maple tree where my tent will be . . . .

Just beyond this red barn is a small pasture that will be brimming

with antiques/vintage vendors . . . truly an old-fashioned, country sale!

This little red cottage is where Hap lives--she and her son built it!!

(Did I mention she's almost 80 years young?!)

Check out the beautiful surroundings . . . .

Inside the white house you'll find "real" antiques, like this

darling Heywood Wakefield crib with bunnies hopping on the side.

This collection of old decoys has my eye--love the old patina!!

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Come one, come all to Hap's BIG BARN SALE, where it's impossible

to predict just what you'll find! The atmosphere

is laid back, informal and fun.

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So bring yer cash, bring yer truck, and Lord please bring us some sunshine . . . !

Hap's Big Barn Sale - Poulsbo, WA

A living-legend in the antiques world, Hap Rowley, turns 80 years young

very soon. The usual date of her much-anticipated "Big Barn Sale"

has been moved to this coming weekend, June 19 & 20.

Hap's been doing this barn sale for nearly 20 years . . . and while

we haven't done this show before, we're confident it's gonna be a good one!!!

Check out the sidebar for directions and information.

Vendors will be set up on the level pasture under tents

and Hap will be in the barn, as always.

This is bound to be a treasure hunt with something for EVERYONE . . .

antiques, vintage, garden and cool junk & stuff!!

It even appears the weather will grant us a break too, so please

come to Poulsbo . . . make it a special Father's Day Weekend in the sunshine.

. . . the tasty filling of my Farm Chicks "sandwich"

What can I say that hasn't been said so many times already . . . best

show, best vendors, best customers, best time, best stuff and

my BIGGEST thanks to each and every beautiful spirit I had the

exquisite pleasure of sharing The Farm Chicks Show with!!!!

I'm still feeling the thrill, but the adrenaline is gone; and I'm glad

to have a few days before packing for Hap's Big Barn Sale in Poulsbo

(look at side-bar for information).

Please enjoy my photos . . . it wasn't that I was so selfish to take pics of

my booth alone. I barely had time just to take these!

As always, if something here catches your eye . . .

. . . just pop me an email inquiry!

If it hasn't sold (and LOTS did!) I'd be happy to send additional photos for you!!

Already planning for NEXT year!!!!

xoxo Debi