One Word

Wilted 

Barn House Dream'n

Just Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you enjoy a visit to the Barn House Marketplace?
Find anything you would like to take home?
I mainly just brought pictures home,
but also loved connecting with Garrett at www.platanitis.com.
He has the best vintage shirts.
Joanne of Camas Antiques, CamasAntiques.blogspot.com.
My friend, Lynn, that I worked with in the world of apparel,
she has a great booth each year at the Barn House.
Holly from Gathering, Better Junque, in Willows, California.
She was checking out our Northwest junk.
 If you scroll back a bit you will find my post about visiting this shop.
Then I always love saying "Hi" to Isabel of Maison Douce too.
You can find her here at http://www.isabellang.blogspot.com/

What is it you like best about visiting a flea/antique market?
Is it just being surrounded by the ambiance?
Or the thrill of the find?

Tea at the Barn House

It was a fun filled weekend last week and there was definitely playtime here.
Oh I had the best time exploring the Barn House annual marketplace (fair) at their farm.
My camera was ready and I did play.
The Barn House sale is listed in the Food and Wine Magazine as one of the top 20 flea markets in America.
Since I usually share tea on Thursday, here is what I found:

 

Don't you just love the ambiance created here, a teapot tucked in a box
 just waiting for tea in bed.

 

The gorgeous tea chests were found at the Garden Girl's booth.
She came from Yakima, Washington just to play along with the other vendors.

You know I love transferware and I loved these old cups.
They didn't have saucers, so I passed them up.
Now I am wondering why?
I love the rustic feel of them.

Oh the vignettes at this show were all too fun.
This teapot looks like it has had some loving with many cups of tea.

 

Then of course if we are having tea, a cupcake would be nice!
Tomorrow I will share a few more pictures from this very fun antique fair.
Click on any picture to have a closer look.

Livin' the Dream

"Think Big Thoughts...Savor Small Pleasures."

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Do you ever have an event that you look forward to?
Saturday I attended such an event.
Our realtor/friend, Kama, and her husband, Ian
know how to celebrate and thank those in their life
with a party at their horse ranch.

 It is a time to wear the cowboy boots,
kick up our heels, and play.

And play we did with laughter, dancing, and smiles all around.
How fun to meet smiling people and to see the children free to chase bubbles.
There are stories in these faces, some I know and some are yet to be learned.

Listening to music and celebrating the day is something
I look forward to every four years.

Love the Air Stream, where the drinks were served.
The food was amazing!  I am dreaming of the
delicious salads, barbecued chicken and pulled pork,
and oh yes, strawberry shortcake too.

"If you're not focused on people,

you don't get the picture."

Shawna Schuh

"Nothing great ever happens inside your comfort zone."

Kama Dersham, Kama Homes

The quotes were included on a tall mug we each received as a thank you gift.
What great reminders.
If you ever need a great realtor in the Portland area, just let me know, Kama's the very best.

Note:  Double click on any picture to see more details.

One Word

 

Yes!

Just Because

 

Just because, I forgot to blog this morning.
My mind was in another place.
Here are some photos taken this week to share,
Just because.
Do enjoy!
Do dance with the flowers!
Play in the sunshine, Just because.
Have a delightful weekend, just because it is the thing to do.

Sun goes down

 

I pluck the petals that are wet with dew,

and drink my solitary cup in quiet.

When it is empty, pour myself another,

The Sun goes down and all of nature rests.

T'ao Ch'ien, China 400CE

Do you drink a cup of tea as the Sun goes down?
Does it relax you or keep you awake?
Or maybe you sip something herbal in the evening?
What is your pleasure in an evening with tea?