Showing posts with label Sneak Peeks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sneak Peeks. Show all posts
Thursday, May 6, 2010

Sneak Peek #1

    Here's a little 'sneak peek' of just one of the setups for our event. 
    {There are seven of them ;0) }
    Are you coming out for our Spring Petite Retreat this weekend?!
    We've arranged tons of Retreat vintage-style treasures for you, and
    Poppyseeds will be here on Saturday with their wares!

    Visit our event blog for map & directions:
    plus info on other attractions & amenities nearby.

    {images by Retreat; all rights reserved}

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Sneak Peek #1


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Sunday, May 2, 2010

The Countdown Begins...


    With just FIVE days to go until our Spring Petite Retreat, 
    {Saturday May 8 and Sunday May 9, 10 AM to 4 PM}
    we are hard at work tending to every last detail. 
    Lots of fabulous treasures are making their way 
    into our little barn shop, awaiting your arrival... 
    we'll share a sneak peek each day to whet your appetite!

    We hope to see you next Saturday or Sunday
    {Remember that the Poppyseeds girls will be here on Saturday!}
    Visit our Petite Retreat blog for map, driving directions, 
    plus info about the artist studio tours 
    and other events on Camano Island next weekend

    {Images Ours}

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The Countdown Begins...


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Friday, April 23, 2010

Showtime!

    Today was set up day at the Remnants of the Past show in Nipomo, California... can you SEE the sunset reflected in the mirror above?
    And let's talk about the orchards of LEMON trees, perfectly placed to add the perfect natural accent to our displays. And the fragrance of those blossoms.... oh, lawdy, I SWOON!
    No, that unripe lemon is not a prop. That's where the branch ended up popping forward out of the tree behind the cash wrap. Incredible. I could not have planned it better myself!

    This place is astounding... everywhere you turn, it's a photo op. And that's just the farm, barn, gardens and historic home. Add 50 of the best vendors we've ever SEEN and it's just eye candy everywhere. There was a fabulous dinner party this evening in the gardens. Photos of that next week!

    It's been a long, busy day working in hot sun (YAY!) getting everything in our orchard-side booth just so. There are some very and I DO mean VERY special guests attending this show. {I can't tell you who they are because then I'd have to kill you. ;0) } OK, you know about the fabulous Sue Whitney of JunkMarket - SHE'S a VIP. And an absolute doll - we met her tonight at dinner. A couple of magazines. And... I heard to day that her highness will be in attendance. She's on a West Coast tour right now. She's very .... chic. Yes. That's all I can say. ;0)

    And to top it ALL off, tonight at 8:30 PM, we watched our only son get married on a beach in Maui! Yes, via the wonders of the Internet, family participated via web cam as they said their vows and became husband and wife. We welcome our 'fourth daughter' with open arms and full hearts!

    Yep, it's been a busy day... and things aren't about to slow down any time soon!!! We hope we get to see you at the show tomorrow!

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Showtime!


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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Ready, Set...


    Here we go!
    {images: Deb Kennedy for Retreat}

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Ready, Set...


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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Petite Peek #5

    Things are movin' right along here on the farm,
      as we prepare for a very special private event
    for some pretty special people!
    If you joined our mailing list by March 1, you know what I'm talkin' about! 
    {Seeeee? We told y'all to sign up!}

    24 hours to go and the foofing has begun!

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Petite Peek #5


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Friday, March 12, 2010

Petite Peek #2

    Come on in... it's lookin' fine!
    These photos are from
    the 'Extreme Makeover: BARN Edition' here at Retreat Farm
    {after emptying, cleaning, adding doors, painting, 
    hauling in cool architectural stuff & adding lights}

    More sneak peeks to come!

    {images by Deb Kennedy for Retreat}

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Petite Peek #2


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Friday, March 5, 2010

'The Collection' Vintage Show Opening Night

     
    They came, they gasped, they smiled, they hugged, they shopped!
    Tonight's opening of the first Come Junk With Us 'Collection' Vintage Show
    was without a doubt a HUGE hit! The line was looooong, and the building was so crowded that it was hard to see it all. I think we made a few dozen laps around. Had to pass the buffet table and the wine tasting each time... oh my.... and my husband was waylaid several times {by Kathryn in the kitchen, Kimberly in the aisle and at the door, Lisa in a booth, and Annie on the aisle.} Should I be worried?!!

    MANY of the photos I took didn't turn out because there were so many people moving around, and I am so bummed. I apologize to the sweet gals whose booths I photographed but do not appear here... I hope that Amber, Tiffany, Kimberly, and other photographers will share their photos as well so that you can get some well-deserved attention!
      
    WSU Laura made sure everyone could get their official Junk Queen Gear!
      
    Girls Gone Glam definitely brought the glitz!
    Great job by Jan-Marie & Debbie
    {Jan-Marie sells her marvelous antiques in our old space at Faded Elegance - 
    have you SEEN what she's done with it?! AWESOME!}
      
    Her Highness the Queen of Tarte has done it again...
    sheer spring-y joy in her booth!
      
    Speaking of Joy.... Auntie Joy's booth outdoors was so perfect
    I could have moved in! {She and I also wore nearly the same outfit and jewels!}
     
    Kathryn's buffet setting was a lovely as her food
    {curried chicken salad. that's all I'm sayin'.
    I've been jonesin' for that stuff since the BH Flea LAST July...}
      
    Just one little corner of the marvelously beautiful space
    that MARY Larsen from Annie's in Snohomish put together!
    I am ASHAMED of myself for forgetting that this was her booth. 
    {Miss Mary goes way back with us... 
    way back to both having had spaces at Faded Elegance. 
    We've come a long way, haven't we, Mary?!!}
     
    Springtime personified from Sandra at Home Enjoyables
    and Kay at The Weathered Rose Co.
     
    Lovely natural palette from Tamara, who also works 
    at Annie's on First in Snohomish
    {thanks for the correction, Annie!}
      
    More lovely natural tones from Wild Whimsy
    {I LOVE their guitar sign!}
      
    Bling Bling Bling!
    kick me. I lost her card.
      
    Julie Herbison sells antiques with plants...
    did she plan that?!
      
    And of course Timi has gone over the top, past the edge, beyond the limit, and generally OVERdone everything to make this a stellar event for everyone involved. But as my friend Sue Kirby always says, "Why DO when you can OVER-DO?!" Timi clearly lives this philosophy, because everything she does is a HUGE hit!

    Have you seen enough?
    Of course NOT!
    Get yourselves over to Bothell on Saturday morning!!!

    visit www.comejunkwithus.com to print out your coupon for a $5 entry, and be one of the first 30 people in the gate and get a fabulous gift bag filled with SWAG!

    {If you know who the unlabelled photos belong to, please leave me a comment and I'll add them in immediately!}

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'The Collection' Vintage Show Opening Night


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Friday, January 29, 2010

Flirt!

    Yes {to those who have asked}
    the marvelously curvy wine rack shown in a previous post
    WILL make an appearance at Sand Point this Sunday! 
    Just in case you were curious about how tall she actually IS....
    here's a shot I snapped of Bob as he was 'finessing the model'
    {6' tall} during her photo shoot today:
    I always knew he was a leg man.
    He also likes a nice seat.
    Me? I go for well-shaped arms.
    And a really awesomely defined back.

    That bench back is 5' high, by the way. 
    You might say 'Stately'. Or maybe 'BUILT'. wink.
    {You really need to be at the show this Sunday, you know. 
    'Cause we know what turns YOU on, too...}

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Flirt!


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