Peace, Love, and All The Good Stuff: Bungalow Bling

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

SUMMER ROAD-TRIPPIN IN THE PACIFIC NW

L-O-V-E Bridge in beautiful Portland, OR

Hey, Y'all! I recently traveled to the Pacific NW and although I didn't get to stay very long, I did manage to get to some great new vintage shops, a highly touted summer JUNK show, and even got to go to some touristy places too.

Eye-CANDY yumminess at Bungalow Bling, Snohomish, WA

As soon as I recuperated from a long day of air travel, I headed north to the little towns of

M & M Antiques, Monroe, WA

Snohomish and Monroe, WA to visit Bungalow Bling, Annie's On First, Faded Elegance, and M & M Antiques as well as several must-go-to thrift shops. I always manage to find lots of treasures and I love seeing so many junkin' friends.

Junkers Nest, Sumner, WA

This time around we planned an extended weekend visit to Portland, OR, but stopped in Sumner, WA on our way to visit Junkers Nest. This new shop is full of adorable vintage treasures, one-of-a-kind repurposed furniture, and many other needful things.

Junkers Nest, Sumner, WA

One thing I forgot to take into consideration was traffic on a the I-5 on a Friday afternoon in late July. . .so when we f-i-n-a-l-l-y arrived to the magical

Plucky Maidens Junk Fest Summer 2015

vintage market, Plucky Maidens Junk Fest, the show was in full swing. Our dear friend and Chief Plucky Officer, Pam, is the beauty and brains of this extraordinary show featuring wonderful vendors from WA and OR. Her summer Junk Fest is held at The Oaks Amusement Park along the lovely Willamette River which was the most perfect setting for a summer day of junkin' wonderfulness.

Plucky Maidens Junk Fest Summer 2015

From there we spent a lovely evening at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse --which has delicious food, local brews, and live music in an enchanting setting.

Some much needed rain greeted us the next day, but hardly dampened our enthusiasm to see this lovely "City of Roses"(and incredible vintage and antiques shops!!)--PORTLAND!

Portland, OR

Monticello Antique Marketplace, Portland, OR

Monticello Antique Marketplace Front Window

Monticello Antique Marketplace, Portland OR

Monticello Antique Marketplace, Portland, OR

Portland Rose Gardens

Portland Japanese Gardens

Camas Antiques, Camas, WA

Fresh Picked at Camas Antiques, Camas, WA

The following day we meandered through Oregon's lovely wine country toward the Pacific coast and

Oregon Coast

Pacific City Beach, OR

followed Highway 101 to Long Beach, WA. Luckily, we were able to stay at the Inn at Discovery Coast,

a chic seaside inn with an industrial farmhouse vibe and incredible views.

Here's a peek at what came home with us.

Until next time,

Peace, love, and

all the good stuff!

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

FABULOUS FALL JUNKIN ADVENTURE

Hey, Y'all--I'm blessed to be able to spend a lot of quality time in the Pacific NW and even more blessed to have so many talented friends to visit while I'm there. During my most recent adventure I arrived in time to go to one the most talked about new shows, Today's Country FARM & Frills Antique Show.

Today's Country FARM & Frills Antique Show
Enumclaw, WA

Debi Bock's Vintage Lilli

Although this show is new, the promoters

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and vendors are seasoned antiques dealers who

Sound Sister

create fabulous vignettes with their incredible finds. This was truly one of the most beautiful, fun vintage markets I've ever been to. (Just ask Hubby --I shopped non-stop for four hours!)

Besides scouring markets and antique malls I really enjoy walking through neighborhoods, checking out bookstores, shops and coffee houses.

A wrong twist with my cowboy boot added a few more weeks to my visit. Bad for my bum knee, but good in every other way including being able to go to the Plucky Maidens Get Hitched Vintage Bridal Show.

This event was held at Portland's Oak Park Dance Pavilion and featured vendors, florists, and caterers--everything one would need to have a lovely vintage-styled wedding in The City of Roses.

Although I'm not in the market for vintage wedding accoutrements, I happen to know a certain side-kick (ahem...Maxine Huntington!) who is planning her wedding in the next installment of the Jimmie Rae Flea Market Mystery series VINTAGE MURDER. Stay tuned!

Camp Hollyhock Boutique
Portland, OR

Since Oak Park is located in the Sellwood neighborhood, Sweet Hubby and I spent the afternoon wandering through Stars Antique Malls, Camp Hollyhock and many of the other interesting

shops in the neighborhood. We were thrilled to see this old Ford truck since we have one of the same vintage and will be restoring it in the coming year.

Shabby Nest Antiques
Portland, OR

I finally got a chance to stop by and visit with Raylene of Shabby Nest Antiques. Her pretty shop is a fabulous collection of antiques, garden, cottage, farmhouse, Victorian loveliness!

Shabby Nest Antiques
Portland, OR

We also made a tour through Monticello Antique Marketplace and stopped in for an early dinner at a

cool restaurant down the street.

Back in Seattle a few days later I hit the blacktops going north to Snohomish and Monroe where some of my favorite vintage and

Bungalow Bling
Snohomish, WA

antique shops are located. I was delighted to find Bungalow Bling and to finally get to meet it's creative proprietor, Shelly.

Bungalow Bling
Snohomish, WA

The next day we followed the blacktops south past Seattle off I-5 to this wonderful event!

After numerous loads to the car and a great visit with friends, we decided to enjoy the gorgeous sunshine-filled day and headed across the Sound toward Port Orchard and Bremerton --where of course there was more junkin' to do!