The New Road . . .







Snohomish Pass on I-90



There’s the familiar blacktops of our lives. They’re the ones we’ve traveled on many times. There’s a certain happy anticipation as we turn the key, push the accelerator, and make our way to that place we know so well.



Rossow's U-Tote-Em Burgers in Ellensberg, WA

 Then there’s the NEW road. It’s unknown. The one we look up the old-fashioned way on a real paper map or the high-tech way on a GPS. It’s a concrete twisting adventure waiting to be followed. It offers excited anticipation for what lies ahead. It can be scary or it can be the impetus to discovering new places and making new friends.



Bugaboo Vintage Design and The Garden Cat at Clayson Farm

 Recently, my own journey has led me down many new roads.

Following my friend, Pam Ridenour of Bugaboo Vintage Design in her "mom-van," Sweet Girl and I traveled across Washington, crossing the majestic Cascades to the rolling hills and open prairie toward Yakima where the American Primitives Antique Show at Clayson Farm was held.


Leslee's back porch welcomes everyone to Clayson Farm


For one special summer day, Leslee, who has hosted the show for eight years, invites antique dealers to literally set up in her family’s front, side, and back yards surrounded by their well-tended apple orchards. Like her farm, Leslee is the essence of Americana; simple, honest farm life; and the sweet kindness of country living. Many thanks go to Leslee, her family, and her many friends who help make Clayson Farm Primitives Show so successful and fun.



Victorian Photos and Adorable Bugaboo Designs

 
Pam and I shared a booth at Clayson Farm. Her adorable Bugaboo Vintage Design creations were a bright compliment to my collection of vintage farmhouse and garden items. Pam, being born and raised in Yakima, kindly introduced us to her family and friends. Thanks to Pam for inviting me to set up with her at Clayson Farm. Sweet Girl and I had a fantastic time at the show.



Cranberry Cottage's French Flea Market at Country Village



The following weekend, we took The Garden Cat, on the road again. This time a little closer to home. Hosted by Kelly and Theresa, the great team at Cranberry Cottage at Country Village in Bothell, The French Flea Market, offered everything from decorative items to repurposed rusty containers flowing with flowers and herbs. Despite it being a smaller show, we had several shoppers stop by. Happily we also made some new dealer friends. Thanks to Kelly and Theresa for hosting this petite, but scrumptious flea market at Country Village.

Now that we’re deep into September and autumn is officially knocking at the door, we’ve got all kinds of great shows on the schedule.
Yes, many new roads to new opportunities and new friends.

Here’s The Garden Cat Vintage Show schedule:

Funky Junk Sisters present Junk Salvation Vintage Flea Market!

--Friday, October 15, 20 10 from 6-9 p.m. -- $15 per person includes the “Pink” Friday Girls’ Night Out Breast Cancer Benefit – Shopping and Martinis!
--Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. –4 p.m. -- $5 per person entrance fee.
More than 80 Antique and Artisan vendors at the FJS Junk Salvation Show, located at South Hill Mall at The Competitive Edge bldg. , 3600 9th Street SW, Puyallup, WA. For more info, http://www.funkyjunksisters.com/

2nd Saturdayz – A Saturday Market of Fine Tastes & Curious Treasures

at Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

-- Saturday, November 13 and Saturday, December 11, 2010

Early Buying $10 per person from 8-10 a.m. General Admission $5 from 10 a.m. –4 p.m. For more info, http://www.2ndsaturdayz.blogspot.com/

I’m also trying to get two more shows for The Garden Cat in November so stay tuned to this groove of the blacktop for more info.

ALSO:

I’m not setting up The Garden Cat, but this looks like a JUNKING QUEEN’s delight of a show, Come Junk With Us presents Ruffles & Rust – A Vintage Market to Inspire October 22 and 23 at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA. For more info, http://www.comejunkwithus.com/

Today’s Good Stuff:

1. Autumn Leaves

2. Soft shawls

3. MoonPies

4. Football games

5. A tin full of vintage buttons

Peace, love, and all the good stuff, y'all!





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So much cool stuff at Clayson Farm Primitive Show