Do you ever take a "Me" day?
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest at McMenamins in Troutdale was just that sort of day.
I arrived early and watched the vendors busily setting up there wares.
I strolled through the grounds just taking in the perfect weather sort of summer day.
Don't you just love the yellow pom-poms hanging in the trees?
Oh dear, I am laughing at this photo now.
See the woman leaning over checking out the wares and the smiling
one in the black dress? Too funny! I think I had better make
this picture larger, so you can see.
Just others out enjoying the day, chatting with friends, playing, and smiling.
It seemed like I was most taken by the apparel I saw.
But found a few other things appealing to the eyes.
This was a gorgeous child's dress of silk from I.Magnin's.
The softness of the colors here delighted the eyes.
A creative artist making beauty out of vintage fabrics.
I will visit her store sometime.
It was fun just to watch women trying on hats.
I stood there for awhile and watched.
This is a place one can dream, finding just the thing you know you can't live without.
What I came home with was a green metal tool box, just what I was looking for.
One day I will share it with you, as it will hold tools of art not hammers and nails.
Yes, yesterday I played.
I hope very soon you find time to play.
It is good for the soul.
Happy Weekend, dear friends!
15 comments:
This looks like a fabulous way to spend an afternoon! Fun photos!
I DO take a me day now and then -- but I wish I was taking YOUR me day with you -- this is just "my cuppa tea!"
Wish I could have been there with you - such lovely things.
I can't play today and may be resting up for a few.
Love, Mary
That is my kind of day Marilyn! My eyes went right to that little yellow cabinet, and the hats are classic! I'll take that metal chair please?
I have played lately and the result has been....I don't want to go back to work!
What a fun play day, I'd love to have been there, too!
What a delightful day you had! Thank you for taking us along, and letting us share it, with you.
A fully wonderful day. But ohhhhh, seeing those children's clothes, made from vintage fabrics!!! Oh sigh! Oh my! :-)))))
Tessa~
What a wonderful, whimsical, full of creative surprises day. I loved it!
Love Gail
peace....
Play days can be such fun! These days are full of activity, but soon I hope to take a day just for me.
Lovely photos of beautifully made things.
Fabulous posting
Embrace your bliss it is the key to happines.
Love all you share.
Have a Soulful Sunday sweet friend.
Oh, now that is my kind of day out & about! LOVELY wares and inspiring ideas! I love the care with which stall holders display their offerings. I have "me" days often... I find I need "me" time to really refresh my batteries and be a better wife, daughter, friend, etc. If we don't take care of ourselves a little bit, it's not always easy to take care of others. Happy Days, Marilyn ((HUGS))
Looks like the perfect day! I would have snapped up those clock faces. And the yellow pom poms hanging from trees are wonderful - I should do something like that for my next garden dinner party (once I sort out the unruly garden!).
Hi: I recognized those huge yellow flowers right away. Do you know 'Magpie Ethel?' She posted about this event on August 7 on her blog, http://magpieethel.typepad.com/my_weblog/page/2/. Looks delightful! Thanks for sharing.
Sharon in Alabama
I love that you took a me day and took the time to enjoy yourself. Great shots of Plucky from above.(upper veranda of the building?) I am one of those people who NEEDS a me day often..perks me up and makes me happy. Fun to see your photos!
That looks like a wonderful place to celebrate a "Me" day!
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