Pre-Show Madness (02-04-11)

We spent all day getting boxes packed and labeled, loaded the rental truck, and due to a few glitches with the rental truck company, we didn't get on our way until after 12 p.m. I was really concerned since we were supposed to be set up and done by 4 p.m.

My friend Jennifer Hanson was already there; she had brought some of her gorgeous windows to sell in our booth, and thanks to her great organization skills and sense of style, we got the booth ready shortly after 4 p.m.

No Ducks and Bunnies Vintage

The building looked ravishingly pretty all set up, with lots of beautiful items, lots of teal, gray-rose, pale yellow accent colors...

I hope people will like the things we have to sell!

Auction finds (01-25-11)

Accompanied by my daughter Monica-Sophie, I went to an old-fashioned auction at an undisclosed location (...). We got so much stuff, I can't believe we got it all to fit on my husband's truck! It was a dicey drive back home, the both of us keeping our eyes on the side mirrors... 

The large shelves will be perfect for Gary's tools, while the beat-up grey bookcase will go in my art studio...

Unpacking the things for the Vintage Flea Market (01-24-11)

I've been unpacking, sorting out and pricing the things I could sell at the Funky Junk Sisters' Junk Salvation Vintage Flea Market.

As you can see, there are a lot of small things! Favorites of mine are that cute round black box with a blue ribbon... and the A clarinet case with the Indian decals (lined with golden brown velvet, it would make a perfect jewelry case)... and also that brown "Mom" embroidered cushion with a heart...
I hope they will find happy new owners!

Small treasures...

Trying to get organized (01-20-11)

...with my two buddies who are determined to try out every surface available.

Maxwell and Minette.

Getting Ready for the Show (01-17-11)

I started pulling things out of storage: cool shoes, lamps, small collectibles, and other items that caught my interest. I am going to look over the furniture in the next few days, to make sure everything is ready for the Big Day.

Lots of nice things.

Felix guards the treasures...

Come Visit at the Junk Salvation Vintage Flea Market! (01-06-11)

A dream come true! I have been selected as a vendor at the Funky Junk Sisters' Junk Salvation Vintage Flea Market in February! I am so excited!

Come visit my booth; I will have nice furniture and other stylish things... The coupon below will get you $1 off the entry fee.

Bûches de Noël...or Yule Logs? (12-28-10)

Ah...The delicious pastries we make to mark the holidays! Nothing is more portent of Christmas than the Bûche de Noël, a thin sponge cake filled with Chestnut butter cream, rolled into the shape of a log, and covered in Chocolate butter cream. It's a pleasure for the eyes and the mouth...