In-Home Consignment Sale!

you're invited to our 2nd annual 

in-home consignment sale!

THIS FRIDAY ONLY! 

here's a sneek peek at what we're selling:

FRIDAY, November 22nd

10am-1pm

and again in the evening

4pm-7pm 

items PRICE TO SELL!

Not much OVER $10!

We'd love to see you here Friday morning. 

Coffee will be on and sales will be HOT!  

*message me personally for our address*

we're ready

 Oh Ya'll...WE'RE READY FOR YA!!

we've got some beautiful, name brand, quality items for you, PRICED TO SELL!!

Purses only $4! 

 Jewelry $2 a piece.  

TOMORROW.

FRIDAY THE 21st.

NOON-3PM 

and again from

6PM-9PM, 
(evening shopping includes drinks and light hors d'oeuvres)!

HOPE TO SEE YOU!! 

GIRL'S NIGHT OUT CONSIGNMENT SALE.

So, my stunningly gorgeous/stylish/fashionably chic friend and I are hosting a consignment sale. 

THIS FRIDAY.

photo credit: Michelle Walls at ItalianLane.com 

Jessica and I have entirely too many things that we never wear, 

so we're selling them.

FOR CHEAP!!

 Here are just a few "looks" we put together with the items we'll be selling. 

Most items are priced between $2-$5 a piece!!  

 pants/skirts/dresses range in women's sizes 2-10.

shoes and boots size 7-9.

shirts in all sizes.

jewelry.

hats.

TONS of purses. 

truly something for everyone!!

 We'll have two slots of shopping hours:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st.  

NOON-3PM

and again from

6PM-9PM.

During the evening hours we'll be having 

drinks and light hors d'oeuvres. 

So, come on over and have a drink while you shop!!

If you bring a friend you'll get 3 items for free, 

($10 value).   

Please message me for our address, 

(unless you're the boogie man)! 

JJ9702@juno.com 

see you friday!

annual garage sale.

we made it through another year. 

another crazy purging-of-stuff.

my sweet friend jess and i met at one my first sales and we've been putting them together every year since. 

after it was all over she sent me this message;

"i. love. you. That we can have a yard sale together every year and come away still dear friends I think is a testament of our friendship! We made it J.! Until next year!"

it's always a bit crazy getting everything together, 

arranged, set up, sold, cleaned up....but we keep doing and enjoying it!

here are a few pics from the day:

let the shopping begin. 

 "3 cousins bake shop"

(and their little admirer still clad in pj's). 

our neighbor cub runs a coffee shop.

he set up his station on our front porch.

bless his heart, it was a hot weekend so i don't know that he had

as much success as anticipated.

but it was a nice touch to the sale.

you're welcome back caleb, your coffee was delish!!

had to get a laugh out of "scruffty" the dog, in his superman getup, just chilling. one of the boys had set him up here.

i had tyler take his precious dog inside once i saw it, 

don't need an "accidental sale" of his precious, lifetime dog! 

(he packs him into his backpack every.single.day) 

until next year.....

"God gives every bird its food, 

but He does not throw it into its nest.

  ~J.G. Holland~

YARD SALE THIS WEEKEND!

YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YARD SALE EXTRAVAGANZA THIS WEEKEND! 
(there won't be nearly as many vendors as previous years so please don't expect an entire yard full!  However, there will still be LOTS of great deals!!)

friday, 4pm-7pm

saturday, 8am-2pm

LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL ITEMS FOR YOUR HOME AND LIFE!  

*furniture

*vintage pretties

*tablecloths

*dishes

*toys

*books

*lamps
*sheet sets
*comforters

*pillows

*curtains
*beautiful cushioned bench
*lovely desk
*wrought iron bistro set
* treadmill
*purses
*clothing and shoes
*baked goods
*our very own coffee barista ready to take your orders! 

HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE!!! 

and here's a little something just to make you 
CRY WITH LAUGHTER:

little touches around home.

I use to clean one house a week, (besides my own), I did this for years and it's been a great little side job.  However, with my ever growing body, it's become increasingly difficult so I decided to stop working and it's been the greatest decision I've made....not to mention how GRATEFUL I am that I have that OPTION, to stay home full-time.  

There's been a bit more energy to "spare" without my extra work load, I forgot how nice it was to not have any plans all.week.long.  To wake up each morning knowing that no one, (OUTSIDE MY HOME) expects anything of me or needs me.  It's great!  Of course, there's all kinds of expectations and needs right within our four walls, but I signed up for those!  :)  I told Jake the other day the 3 words I hear the most each day are, "Mom, I'm hungry!"   

Here's a little peek into some 

touches around home....

Bedside blossoms. 

Lily of the Valley is one of my favorite flowers, 

sometimes at night I will hold that little vase right up to my nose and just breathe it in....

My friend Angie found some vintage aprons at goodwill thought of me, (love my friends so much)!  The collection grows on....and is used daily.  I like to match my apron to what I'm wearing that day.  The baskets were treasures found at my favorite local thrift store.  My brother delivered some fresh oranges from California and my Mom dropped off some strawberry jelly she made for us, all on the same day.  xoxo. feelin' the LOVE for sure.  The thankfulness I have for my family overwhelms me at times.  We have SO MUCH when we have someone to love and someone that loves us!  Community. 

 I present to you the disappearing toe act!

Doves built a nest in our kitchen flowerbox!

It's been so special watching these mates-for-life build their little home.  The daddy dove would bring twigs to his lady and put them in her mouth and then she would position them around herself.  They don't seemed too bothered by me opening and closing the window, doing the dishes right inside or yelling out at the kids.  We just stand there and stare at each other, both waiting on our babies to arrive and I'll admit I talk to her, feel kind of a bond with her as she makes her nest cozy and I do the same.  Her name is Dovie.  It's the place I spend most of my time, that ninety degree  corner that consists of my sink/stove/countertop so it's nice to have "company."  Yes, I talk to birds.  Lock me up. There are 2 eggs there so far, she lays them at night.  Yesterday the Daddy dove was sitting there for most of the day/night.  Jake said the Mama dove was out shopping all day!  hahaha!

This is not my house. 

However, I am quite inspired by what I see. 

I'd like to get our kitchen table painted cream or white, but not sure if that's going to be a mistake.  I love the mix-matched chairs the most. 

Lovie's nursery is on it's way to completion!  

Can hardly wait to share it with you. 

Here's Jake assembling the vintage Jenny Lind crib we found on craigslist.  It was blue, but I spray painted it yellow....more details with the full reveal.  Bless his heart, crib assembly can make you cuss or scream, neither of which took place, (he's got way more patience then I do). On the right is the bookshelf that I lined with wrapping paper found at Target.  Love the pattern and color. 

Found just what I was looking for at a garage sale.  This little side table.  A sweet old man loaded it in my truck telling me about how he had built it.  I noticed his hands, so strong and weathered.  It was $3.  The crates were also at his sale, $2 for the small "cooper" one and $3 for the large "Pepsi" one.  The lamp shade was also from a yard sale.  Sweet ruffles. Ok, I'm getting too detailed for this post....moving on. 

The over-the-crib collage. 

This room is quickly becoming one of my favorites in the house. 

Cannot wait to bring LIFE into it.....

33 weeks today!!!! <------ That's a link to my favorite week-by-week pregnancy site. Feeling wonderful, but tiring easily.  I've been experiencing some numbness in my left arm/wrist lately which was concerning until I read this.  When I sleep, I don't think I really sleep....my body is still working 'round the clock to grow this sweet baby.  I've been waking up the past week and literally feeling like I've grown in my sleep, (which has been confirmed by those that see me each week)!  I see their expressions and hear their words, "you've popped"!  GROW BABY GROW!!!  no complaints here!  

"Optimist: someone who isn't sure whether life is a tragedy or a comedy but is tickled silly just to be in the play."  

~Robert Brault~

PORCH SALE TOMORROW MORNING!!

COME ONE, COME ALL.

WE'RE HAVING A LAST MINUTE PORCH SALE TOMORROW.  

LOTS OF GOODIES, VINTAGE AND OTHERWISE!

*BEDDING*

*FURNITURE*
*SHOES*

*HOME DECOR*

*JEWELRY*
*PILLOWS*

*BOOKS*
*KITCHEN GOODS*
*VINTAGE LOVIES*

TOMORROW MORNING 

8AM-NOON

HERE AT OUR HOME. 

FRESH COFFEE AND LOTS OF DEALS AWAIT YOU!  
HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE!!

{PLEASE MESSAGE ME IF YOU NEED OUR ADDRESS~JJ9702@JUNO.COM}

Yard Sale 2011

The best yard sale we've ever had went down in history a few weeks ago.  Let me begin by saying that an event this huge CANNOT BE DONE ALONE.  My dear friend Jessica, (whom I met at one of my yard sales a few years ago) and I worked on this whole shebang together!  I love working with her.....and being with her....living life alongside her.

My flower boxes were ready to greet all the yard sale divas on Friday night!
I'm enjoying my boxes this year more then years past because I got an early star. The local Amish greenhouse had such a lovely flower selection.  I went with COLOR, that's my theme!   

The signs were placed out and about our small town.

The Ladies brought CAR LOADS of stuff.....they worked so hard!!

We did something different this year and had what we called a "vendor preview."  So, from 3-4 pm all the ladies that had a stand were able to peruse the other stands before the gates opened.  I had placed a mason jar, (an "honesty jar" I named it) on each table. So if you purchased something from that stand you would just place the money in that allotted jar.  I think it was a hit.  I enjoyed it so much....peeking at all the goodies!!! 

(You can see the finished picture of the carriage house in the background,
my husband is out of this world).

Our little "vignettes".  We like to separate the items by the room they would belong in. 
It's really pleasing to the eye and makes it easy for purchasing.

Goodies Galore!!!!

A delightful display in the one corner from The Cottonwood House. (You'll see one of my purchases from her later on in this post).  

My talented friend Michelle from Italian Lane. 

How much do you love her display?  So creative. So fun!

Much to my dismay Jake cut and burned these massive doors. 

They were taking up our yard space for too long and we couldn't figure out what to do with them.

If you need some beautiful, unique note cards,
she's your girl!!

Shar, my cousin and her darling, darling things......

Terri and her TREASURES, (can you understand why I hardly made any money with all this loveliness coming to my HOME)??? She was selling alot of her inventory from Lulu and Tutz, I could have cried.  It just didn't seem right, but I know there are BRIGHTER days ahead that have nothing to do with boxes and price tags! (See that little sign, we placed them on each table, it says: "Pay as you go.  Look for the lady in the apron."). Each vendor wore an apron setting them apart from the customers and making them look quite adorable in the time being! 

Another vignette.

3:59 pm

4:10 pm!!!

    My high school soccer coach, Mr. Rice, was there to sell his fresh Italian ice from a little cart with a red and white umbrella!  So, so sweet!!
  It was so welcoming and delicious right at the entrance! 

Samantha and Kylie, my nieces selling baked goods and candy at their stand. xoxo.

Friday evening was a true success. Saturday morning came bright and early, with a fresh breakfast buffet for each of the vendors.

muffins*coffee*yogurt*granola*espresso beans*fruit
(and take a peek at my new patio door....I'll have to show you my newly arranged kitchen this Summer. I love my kitchen. I live in my kitchen)!

  I bought this little beauty from The Cottonwood House stand,
an old cabinet door turned chalkboard!  She belongs in my kitchen!!

Besides our neighborhood police officer putting us in our place for causing a huge traffic jam, it was a lovely time had by all, (except those that parked illegally and therefore got a ticket~boo-hoo! Hopefully they at least found a good deal before seeing their ticket)!  Next time we need what he called "an event's permit" if it gets this size again!!!  Better take a note of that.....

  He came and placed signs and cones to help keep the traffic flowing. I asked him "could I pay you whatever you wanted per hour to come back in your uniform and direct traffic?"  He said he'd have to talk to his chief about that.  He never came back, except to place the signs.

You won't even believe it, but between all the vendors and both days, over $6,000 was made!!!  Of course, what each woman made, they took home with them.  I was so thankful to hear that each of them did so well.  We really wanted it to be "worth their time and energy" and as far as I know, each woman felt duly compensated for their labor!!  By Saturday afternoon, this place was as quiet as a mouse.  All the unsold items were taken to Goodwill, the tables were returned and the signs were taken down.  Until next year friends......

"In the old days a man who saved money was a miser;
nowadays he's a wonder."

~Author Unknown~