Remnants of the Past

the day has arrived...

I am finally up for a breath of air…What a weekend! Let me tell you what happened…

 

 

 

When the tents arrived, I started to get excited. I set up my booth a day ahead of my vendors so I can be a help when they all arrive. I love the quiet time of creating. Being out at Judi’s barn is amazing. When I gazed out from my spot, I can see the wheat moving like waves across the hills then the scent of the citrus trees. Oh Heaven! It is funny. I always think that I won’t have enough merchandise for the show but then as I start opening the boxes…what was I thinking! Now I don’t have enough table space. I start puttering away and before I know it, I have everything where I want it. A glass of wine and I am off in dream land.

Friday has arrived and the vendors are so excited to be here. It is a beautiful day. This is the best part is seeing all my new found friends and seeing all the treasures they have collected for the show. It is organized chaos. I am trying to shop but I am so overwhelmed with everything that I gave up.

 

 

 

The vendors are pouring in...

 

 A little help from our friends...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The night before the event I give a dinner for all the vendors to show my appreciation for all their hard work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The day has arrived...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They wait patiently...

 

 

 

 

 

They come pouring in...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marilyn from Oregon does a beautiful job of display...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gregory taking pictures of Kaari Meng from French General.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a great day! I want to thank Judi, Ed, Carol, Charlotte,Jenny,  my sister, Janice and my brother-in-law, Jack, and most of all my family, Stephen, my love, Ryan, my son and Devon, my daughter, for all your support.  Love you all...

I can't believe it is only a week away...

I cannot believe that my show is only a week away. I have been receving so many calls and emails  from the dealers and guests. They are so excited to come. I think that during these troubled times, people just want to be able to come to a beautiful place, meet friends and enjoy the day. It promises to be that day. I thought that I would put up a before picture for you.

  

Here is sample of what you will see...

It's not to late to sign up for Kaari Meng's bracelet class. Here are the two kits she is bringing.Just email me at [email protected] for a reservation.

I can't wait to see all your smiling faces!!!

xoxoxo  Judy

Morning Walks...

Morning walks….

 

I met Kriste about 22 years ago. We found out that we go to the same church and became fast friends. About 10 years ago, we both were wanting to get into shape and decided to start power walking together. I finally found someone that was willing to go out at

5:30 am

! It is great time of the day especially right now. We walk along the coastline smelling the fresh ocean air andevery once in  a while we get a wiff of night blooming jasmine. Picture below... We solve the world’s problems during this time, of course. Really Kriste is such a dear friend of mine that I can share anything. Kriste keeps me accountable with her usual grace and kindness. We have recently started lifting weights together. I know I wouldn’t follow through with our workout if I was doing it alone. Thank you Kriste! In our many conversations in the morning, we decided that we should meet for dinner. When we met that evening, we cracked up. We hardly recognized each other.  The only time we see each other is first thing in the morning with our hair sticking up, no makeup and our sweats on. I think that we cleaned up pretty good.

My Special Treasure...

I was cleaning out a cupboard the other day and came across a box that I haven’t look at in years. When I first opened my store 12 years ago, I had this charming little older woman come into the store with a box with individually tissue wrapped little treasures. In each carefully wrapped treasure was a milk glass egg that had been hand-painted. They varied in size from eggs that were a few inches long to about the size that I show here . Of course, I picked my favorite before I could bear to sell them. I had carefully packed it away until yesterday. What timing. I think that this embodies today…when Jesus was resurrected from the grave. I can only think with tears in my eyes, the special hands that had painted this with such love.

 

Giveway...

I was just on one of my favorite blogs to follow, lolaboutique blogspot.com, and she is having a wonderful 200th post giveway. Of course, it is to my favorite shopping place ever, Anthropologie. You must come check out Kasey's blog. It is wonderful and cutting edge of what is happening. I have it on my favorites and check each morning to see what is going on.

The City

 Finally!!! I get to go to a flea market. Alameda has been rained out. So, all of us treasure seakers have been waiting and praying that it wouldn't rain this weekend. I love when my birthday falls on a weekend of a flea market. I get to do what I want. Yippee!!! Stephen and I head up north and arrive in Alameda on Saturday. We always stop at our favorite little cafe, The Hobnob. We always have a little appetizer and a martini.

 

Oops...Looks like I have had a little to much. A little blurry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the view from our hotel room with Oakland in the background.

We get up very early and are at the flea market with the whole world there it seems like. I try something new and start at the back of the flea market because usually everyone in the front is not unpacked. I start to panic...Oh no! The dealers are not unpacked in the back either. I look in panic at my husband and say "We have to hurry back to the front!" "I'm missing out in all the good stuff!" My husband has the patience of Job. We hurry up to the front and I start to get my bearings.

 

I love the pinkie red grape gathering basket and the large clock.

 

Look at these! They would make a great coffee table with glass on top.

 

These old setzer bottles from Europe. Two girls from Holland brought a container over. I bought great stuff from them.

 

This is William's booth. He always has great bamboo mirrors. Love the texture of this arrangement.

 

San Francisco in the background. It was a beautiful day.

I am happy and content now...