Semi Precious Stone Earrings Added To The Mix

Not too very long ago, I actually made semi precious stone jewelry and did really well.  All my designs were done in sterling silver or 14k gold filled.  They sold fast and furious and somewhere along the way I stopped making the fancy stuff.

Well, I am going to bring it back.  It is agreat way for me to keep my fingers nimble and I really do enjoy the tight wire wrapping that I is required to make some of the designs.

This particular pair are the palest blue Topaz stones actually they almost seem white.  The stones are all faceted so the sparkle all over the place.  Wrapped in 14k gold filled with french hooks, these are very pretty and will be for sale in my case at Camas Antiques.

This pair and several others will be on sale each pair handmade by me.  Stop by and take a look.

Barn House 2012.....Umbrella Challenge

Last year my wonderful husband made me a show unit that had 3 "floating" umbrellas on top and it was wonderful.

So now that I have gotten the invite from the Barn House boys to do the 2012 show and that umbrellas are the requested form of decoration I went nuts with excitement.  The challenge has been thrown out there that they would like everyone to come with umbrellas blazing and we don't need to use the customary white or beige.  Whooppeeeeeee...............................

My hubby is already getting the new design ready and if any of you have any questions about how we constructed ours from last year, please feel free to contact us and we will be happen to let you know how we made ours.

It's gonna be the prettiest Barn House show ever.

The 2012 Show List-Revised

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As I continue to perform a balancing act, of sorts, thru the many decisions I have to make concerning my 2012 plans for Brocanteur Vintage things have taken on a new perspective.  First of all, as of March 1 my large booth at Camas will be gone.  I will still be selling my scrabble tile pendants and the occasional French things, in the small wall space that I have by the register.  But if you want my larger pieces you will have to go to Monticello for those.

This was a VERY difficult decision for me but one that I had to make due to only being able to do so many things at once.  Something had to give and, unfortunately, Camas was it.

What seems to be screaming out to me is that I am going to do what feels right to me.  There are many great shows and I wish I could do them all but I have to pick the ones that are a good fit with my style.

So with that in mind, I have committed to the following shows for 2012:

Portland Expo      March 2 and 3
Barn House         July
Camas Vintage Faire   August 25
 Portland Expo       Oct. 27 and  28
Junk Salvation       Nov. 2 and 3

There is the list and I have probably taken on much more than I can handle but what the heck.  There are still shows like Plucky Maidens that I also want to do but we will have to see.  So please stop by and see us if you happen to be at one of them and don't forget that I am at Monticello also.

Happy shopping..............................

No More Clowning Around

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Ok, times up.   I've gotta stop messing around and commit to some shows for 2012.

At the beginning of this year I made a decision that I would not add any additional shows to my calendar but, as things changed I found that I had to make some changes here and there.  This has opened up some extra time for me to fill by doing some extra shows.

So, herein is the problem.....I don't know which shows I show do.  Do you guys have any suggestions?  If you so, please email or Facebook me whatever you got so that I can begin the application processes.  Any help from you would be greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to hearing from you out there in blogland......don't let me down.

Monticello....Bringing More Stuff

Ever since I moved into my booth in Monticello it has been such an exciting time.  Bring something in, sell it, bring something else.  Where else does merchandise move so fast and furious?!  Well, today was no exception.  Thursday night during dealers night I brought in a new Hoosier table and it sold today.  Consequently, tomorrow morning I will take another fabulous piece in that I was lucky enough to pickup at the Junk Salvation Show in Hillsboro recently.  It is a great cubby piece with lots of places to stash stuff.  So don't miss it and be sure to look at all the other new things I recently  I brought in.  Fun, fun, fun........

Camas Redo...Come And See

My booth in Camas has once again been redone.  Took some stuff out, put some new smalls in.  What I did add were fruit crates to my wall so that there was a bit of a new backdrop to some of the new and unusual items I brought in.  Lots of rosaries from France, bird cage, scrabble tiles and lots of other smalls.  The fruit crates are available by order at $5  per piece.  Just let them know how many you would like and I will bring them in for you.  The crates are filled with little berry cartons made of thin wood.  Very cute.  So if you would like to purchase some, please let them know at Camas and I will get them to you as quick as I can.  Don't miss out on some of the items that I have marked down, too.  Large brown armoire has been reduced, as well as, some other great pieces. 

10% OFF EVERYTHING SALE AT CAMAS

Hey everybody.  Just want to let you know that I am running a Super Bowl Weekend Sale at my booth in Camas Antiques.

10% off of everything I have in my booth.  Dressforms, furniture, dolls, scrabble tiles, etc......everything!

So, don't miss out because Valentine's Day is right around the corner.  There might be something that would make a great gift for your sweetie.

Have a great weekend and don't forget, tonight is First Friday in Camas.  Fun times for all.