"PLUCKY" to "PLUNKY"

Yesterday I was feeling pretty "Plucky". It was a long and exciting day for our "Plucky Maidens Junkfest" and today I'm feeling rather "Plunky", as in...I'd just like to plunk myself down on the couch and do nothing at all. FAT CHANCE! Today was our Annual Early Family Thanksgiving Dinner & Bingo Party for 50+ people. And now I'm home, in my jammies, at my computor. Wanted to make sure I thanked everyone of you who came to the show yesterday and helped to make it such a success. Here's some photo's from the Children's Cottage. I was not able to get pictures of the vendors in the lodge but they were all spectacular! 

 Here's some holiday cheer from Sue Hagood.

 Amy Kozma from Into Vintage,  sparkles near the front door.

 Lynn of Monticello Antique Mall, always amazes.

 Hey, there she is! Busy getting things priced.

 Vintage ornaments in a birdbath. A perfect example of her talent!

 One of my favorite dealers and a sweet friend, Michelle of My Shabby Passion.

 Michelle never disapoints.

 I was greeted by this cheerful birdcage while entering Wendy & Ron Brown's room, of Vintage Market. Always so good to visit with this happy couple!

 Now we enter Mack & Momma territory. I had more room than I knew what to do with so it looks abit sparse.

 My good friend Tawny made these awesome Encaustic Christmas Ornaments, embellished with vintage jewels.

 Here's Julie Murray of Saltbox Treasures, busy setting up her room. It was "To Die For".

 Maria and her mother, from Magia Mia. Still setting up her elaborate space for her very first show. Wish I had a picture of the completed set-up. It was quite inviting. "Thumbs Up", Maria!

 Just Chic had an awesome space! So shabby French!

 And my "Oh so sweet" friend, Lisa Love Harris of The Garden Cat and soon to be famous mystery author. So creative and friendly. Loved seeing her again! 

 Rochelle Gaukel of Lola's, has a phenomenal talent for creating jewelry!

 My dear friend Fransisca and her adorable mother were there representing Bee and Mason with their best treasures.

Now I must prepare to give all my spaces a Holiday Face-Lift.

Tomorrow I'll be bringing Christmas to Main Street Vintage and Camas Antiques. Tuesday I'll be working on Antique Alley and Monticello's. Mark your calendars for Friday, November 25th - Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on 18th and Main Street in Up-town Vancouver. Sales, extended retail hours, snacks and hot cider, special sales, carolers, and more.

Hope to see you there!

Chris/Momma

Did You Miss The MSV Grand Opening?

Here's some shots from Main Street Vintage's Grand Opening:

Gwen Babbett's space.

Jay The Ironman has a stunning dark branch with ornaments in his corner.

Marcy's decked-out ladder.

Mary of Hula Girl.

Randy of Madison Park has fun vintage Christmas ornaments and trim.

Penny Clay's space.

Our shop girls, Paige and Nicole. Such sweethearts!

More from Gwen Babbett.

Kimberly Poloson's space.

Here's Kimberly now.

Some of Kimberly's original artwork. She's quite talented.

This is Saint Adorn. They are two highschool seniors with great talent.

 Mack & Momma, of coarse.

Marcy's giant clock.

Mack Hatter hat on a Santos.

Shop owners and keepers, Marcy & Glen.

Remember to stop in when your in the area.

Shop is opened 11am - 6pm, seven days a week.

Have a great day!

Chris/Momma

Main Street Vintage Grand Opening!

Well this is move-in week for all the dealers at Main Street Vintage and it's crazy-fun! Alot of work but "Oh-So" rewarding. We have such a creative group of dealers: Randy of Madison Park and also Monticello's, Gwen Babbett who's also at Camas Antiques, Kimberly Poloson who has a space at Stars, Penny also has a space next-door at Meadowlark, Jay - "The Iron Man" with all kinds of great old world ironwork, and I will add the others this evening. There are 10 of us, in all. Here are a few snapshots of what we've been setting up:

Please join us for the Grand Opening!

Saturday, November 5th from 11am - 6pm

We'll have Hot Cider, Scones and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for all our guests.

Come meet all the dealers and pick up

 a Special Thank You Gift.

1817 MAIN STREET VINTAGE

Where Main St. and McGloughlin intersect

in uptown Vancouver, WA.

"Get Your Spook On!"

Here are a few spooky treasures I dropped off at Monticello's this week:

Spooky Candle-abra.

"Goblins Gather Here" banner on an old cane.

Vintage framed old Anatomical prints.

And you can find these creepy crawlers at Meadowlark TeaRoom & Antiques:

Long Black Lacy Gloves, Mack Hatter Hat, Feather Boa and Black Angel Wings.

Hanging Black Iron Caged Glass Hurricane w/Skulls.

VooDoo Witch Hat.

And don't forget Antique Alley for 50% OFF Bargains!

Halloween Folkart Box, BOO Necklace, Pumpkin Needlework Picture.

Burlap Haunted Hallow and Wicked Way banners.

Spooky Ephemera, RubberStamps, Treat Bags and more.

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Have a SuPeR DaY!

Chris/Momma