Getting Some of my Creativity Back

My very good friend JoDee met me at Monticello last week and helped me do a little booth redo. I finally feel some of my creativity coming back.....

Here is my updated space...

Thank you JoDee!!!

Here is my most recent piece that I have finished.

Before.....

And after....

Amazing what a little white paint and a sander will do.

Sidney has finished her first two week session of chemo. Now we are on our two weeks off.....

She is starting to loose her hair :( That is the most emotional part for her..and me.

We are lucky that she has not had any nausea or flu like symptoms.

Most of her side effects are from her high dose of steroids.

Thank you all for your prayers and I will keep you all updated!!

I also want to thank my Monticello family for all your donations, words of kindness, love, prayers and support!

I love you all!!!

Hugs Julie

Barn House & a Booth Update

I finally got over to Monticello, brought some new things and did a little sprucing up!!!

Here is a couple of pics of my booth.

I have been so exhausted since Barn House....

Wow them boys know how to throw a shin dig...Let me tell you!!!

Here is a chair I created just for the show.

I wish I had about 5 of these....It flew out the door.

For some reason I only got photos during set up...So please disregard the treasures out of place.




I want to lend out a big

THANK YOU TO THE BOYS AND ALL THE SHOPPERS THAT CAME OUT!!!

It was a blast and can not wait to do it all again.

Hope you have a FAB week
Julie :)

Some Projects in the Works

Here is a wonderful farm table I picked up last week.

It had some green ink on the top, nothing a little sanding didn't cure.

Now I will put on a final coat of wax to the top of this beauty.

It will be presented at the long anticipated 2011 Vintage Country Marketplace presented by the Barn House Boys!!!

Here is another treasure that will either make its way to Barn House or Monticello.

A lovely french table!

Finished in my special recipe.

This cute french end table will also get my special finish.

Stay tuned for some other treasures I have in store.

Hope you enjoyed the beautiful sunshine we have had!!!

Hugs

Julie

Updating Spaces

I did a little updating at Camas Antique Mall last night.

I brought in some wonderful new smalls, in addition to a rolling cabinet that would work great in a TV or game room.

Lots of storage underneath.

If you haven't been to the awesome little town of Camas...It's worth the trip.

Hope you all are enjoying the beautiful sunshine..

Happy summer

Julie

A Graduation to Remember!

My middle baby graduated last Saturday night.

It's hard to believe she's really "out of school".

An official adult!!!

Shelby's grandfather, mother, father, and aunt all graduated from Washougal High School.

It's weird that some of her teachers were my teachers....

She's been a little grumpy...Pressure of "What am I gonna do now" maybe.

One proud mom!!!
Congratulations Shelby
You ROCK!!!
Julie

We Will Always Remember!

Today is Shelby's 18th Birthday.

After work we will head to dinner to celebrate. Then we are off to the beach!!!

I will be away from the computer for a few days so wanted to wish everyone a fabulous

Memorial Day.

This is a special time for us. Mike who is ex-army who served in Germany and Sarah's dad who is ex-marine who served in Desert Storm.

Putting country first!!

Those who serve our country making sacrifices everyday...I thank you!!!

Those who are passed. You are gone, but never forgotten!!!

Blessings Hero's

Julie

Decisions Ahead

This post is a little hard for me to write.

Why, you might ask....well I just don't know where to start.

Here is what I am feeling.

Overwhelmed!!!!

How do my hobbies end up being full time jobs???

I work full time in addition to this hobby and this part is not an option.

Six months out of the year I am the bread winner due to my husbands occupation.

I make really good money and have incredible benefits in which my family needs!!!!

I go home from a 8 hour day, sand, paint, price, distress, wax, etc...You see the picture.

Don't get me wrong...I LOVE junkin and would never give that up!!!

But its time to decide how much is too much.

I have really been missing the once a month show scene.

Packin up my treasures, heading to shows, displaying what I love and visiting with fellow junkers and customers who love what I create...That's the part I dig!!!

But, I cannot seem to work in shows with an antique booth and a full time job!!!

Sometimes I feel really stressed when a piece of furniture sells and I don't have anything to replace it....Prices are too high and I cannot find anything I like.

Then the junkin part becomes stress...Whats a girl to do.

So fellow bloggers I am looking for words of wisdom....

I said a prayer and now am just waiting for "the answer"

Anyone else ever feel this way????

Hugs to you all

P.S. Tag sale Saturday is canceled due to rain!!!

Julie

Leftovers Antiques Home Mercantile

What a FABULOUS TIME IN TEXAS!!!

Below are some pictures of the amazing

Leftovers Antiques Home Mercantile in Brenham Texas.

My blackberry didn't do it justice.

This is a must if you are ever in the area!!!!

PS, my hands were shaky because of all the exquisite treasures.

I wanted those chairs soooooo bad. I dont think they would pass as a carry on......NOT TO MENTION A LITTLE SPENDY.

Their kitchen for entertaining!!!

Signed copies of Rachel Ashwells book. We just had missed the book signing. Darn!!!

This cabinet was incredible!!! I drooled for at least 5 minutes.

This was just one of many stops we made in Texas. Stay tuned for my Magnolia Pearl post.

A tribute to Joyce at Monticello>

Hugs Julie

New Items

Here are some pics of the new items I have take over to Monticello.

Tonight is dealer night, so you will definitely want to check out the new items that are

being delivered.

Happy St. Patricks Day

Green Hugs

Julie

Sale at Monticello!!!

Starting tomorrow Monticello will be hosting a sale in honor of Expo.

Most dealers will have their booths marked down at least 10%.

Mine is a generous 15% off.

Get there early for best selection.

Also save the date for the upcoming

Home & Garden Show April 8th.

Have a wonderful week

Julie

My Recent Finds

Wanted to share some photos of my recent finds!!!

You may remember my post where Mike and I were cleaning out the

neighbors garage down the street awhile back.

Well we made another trip over there

and uncovered some more great pieces.

Look at this galvanized beauty.....

This might be a Julie keeper!

This I found at my usual stop at the coast!!!

Oh how I love screened cupboards!!!

Look at the detail in the little pulls and the paint.....

I love this farmhouse dresser also found at the coast.
Very sturdy and the right color too.
Just needs a bath.

Found these treasures at the coast. My favorite shade of blue!!!

Finally some treasure worth finding!!!!

Hope you all enjoy your week

Hugs

Julie

Where Has All The Good Junk Gone????

OK, is anyone else having a hard time finding good junk at an affordable price????

The GW has been really sucky....

Photos of estate sales leave me wondering...OK is it worth the drive???

Nothing is catching my eye lately...

Yesterday Mike and I spent the day in Kalama junkin....

First shop....my only treasure was a 1/2 gallon blue canning jar.....

Second shop.....Nothing and wayyyy too expensive.

Third shop....Tall ironstone pitcher....It was 20% off..

Fourth shop.....Nothing and lots of bad junk..

Fifth shop....short ironstone pitcher and everything else...way too expensive.

These shops do not even compare to Monticello.....I am so spoiled.

It is really the best Antique Marketplace around.

So lets all say a chant to the ya ya sisterhood of good junk that we will be blessed in the upcoming weeks with bounds of treasures that are easy to find :)

Have a wonderful week

Julie

Sneak Peak from Monticello

Just a couple of sneek peaks of my booth at the Monticello Old Fashioned Christmas.

See you all tomorrow :)

Starts at 8am sharp!

Hugs

Julie

Ready, Set, Shop!!!

The ornaments are hung along with the stockings, the table is set and we are ready

to rock and roll!!!
You should see it, it is amazing!!!
See you tomorrow at 8am.

Hugs
Julie

Giving Thanks & My New Project

This time of year is when the warm and fuzzy Holiday feeling

starts working it's magic on me.

Work is very lax this week, everyone is on vacation and we all have Thanksgiving fever!!!

I watch the daily news (once in a while) and realize our world is really in trouble.

I am thankful to have my family (healthy I might add), a job with benefits that pays the bills, cars to drive, food to eat, and friends that make having fun "FUN"

I hope this Thanksgiving you will take some time to reflect on all the good

and pray for who are less fortunate.

On a lighter note, this is a project that I need to get going on.

I love this old built in piece.

I have big plans for it that require the use of a hand saw (thanks honey), paint and some trim.

I plan on making a primitive curtain for the bottom.
I cant decide on linen or burlap???

I am hoping to debut her at the Monticello Christmas Show coming December 3rd.

Stay tuned for sneak peaks.

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

Cant wait for some pecan pie :)

Hugs Julie

A Special Order & Some Holiday Soap

I have been busy creating and crafting for the upcoming Monticello Christmas Show

and a special order for Parker's one year birthday party.

New scents of Blackberry Spice & Pumpkin Spice will be arriving at the show very soon.

(December 3rd to be exact)

Sarah's friend Jessica has a little boy who will turn 1 next week. She has been saving her baby food jars for a special party favor to hand out to all Parker's guests.

With the new scent of "Birthday Cake" I created these little handout all natural soy candles. She wanted just a basic label of black and white, so I choose Catsup as the font. I think they turned out really cute and smell wonderful.

She is going to place them all in a big basket to hand out at the party.

Wouldn't this idea be cute for a baby shower too?

Special orders can be created by me along with custom labels for soy candles and soaps.

Perfect for that special occasion.

Hope you all have a awesome day

Hugs

Julie

What a Great Show!!!

The Crafts Unlimited Holiday Boutique was a huge success!!!

What else would you expect from 35 years practice.

Thank you to my friends that came out to support me.

You know who you are :)

I came home with barely any soap....Now its time to get busy for the
Monticello Christmas Show
Coming December 3rd.
I have been busy sewing, glittering, bleaching and telling Mike to do this and do that....
He probably would love for me to learn how to use the saw :)
Well times a wasting....
Hugs
Julie

Sweaty Soap and a Re-Do

This humidity is killing me. My hair looks like do do and even my soap is sweaty.....

And sweaty goats milk soap isn't good...

Been busy doing a booth re-do at Monticello.

The fall show has come to an end and a change is in order in my permanent booth.

Here are some pics of what I came up with.

Enjoy :)

Lots of other dealers are redoing their booths too...So its a great time to find some new treasures.

Have a wonderful week

Julie