Projects, Purchases & my Pooch

Last Sunday, Elf Patty and I cleaned my workroom. Gotta love Elf Patty. Don't know what I would do without her. She keeps me going when I'm dead-dog tired (sorry Zoe, nothing implied). Anyway, we put away, dumped, cleaned-up, organized and even vacuumed. My poor workroom floor ... what can I say ... it's a work room floor. My vacuum has an idiot light that tells you when the floor is clean (green) and dirty (red). Let's just say the red light never goes off in my workroom. Way too much glitter and paper bits imbedded into it. Some day it will go, but not anytime soon. It works for now. After getting things in order, I couldn't resist decorating a little for Christmas. A tree here and there, a few shiny ornaments and I added a little holiday touch to my mannequin, "Sister". She is now officially dressed for the Holidays!

I began working on projects to sell at Monticello next month. I love sweet little teddy bears.

My sweet friend, Betty (Sammy Girl) found these wonderful clock cases and I was lucky enough to purchase a few from her! What a wonderful find and you know - they will become homes for little assemblages. Stayed tuned!

There will be a new purpose for these sweet mugs, creamers and sugar bowls.

Visited one of my favorite flea markets last Sunday and found this doll head. Don't know why, but I had to have her. I "dolled her up" a bit and will enjoy her for a few weeks before she finds a new home. I may make some fluttery, feather wings for her.

So, while all of this is going on, guess what "you- know- who" is doing ... napping. Something I won't be doing until about December 26th when I join my hubby and son on a plane bound for

Kansas City!

More on that later! M.

Deepwood Estate Holiday Gift Sale

Historic Deepwood Estate will be hosting their annual

Holiday Gift Sale

on November 13 and 14, 10 am to 3 pm.

The event is held on the main floor of this beautiful 1894 home/event venue that is located

on the corner of 12th and Mission Streets in Salem, Oregon.

Free parking is located at 12th and Lee Streets near the greenhouse.

The sale is a fund-raiser for Deepwood and includes many local vendors that

offer a variety of unique holiday gift. Many of the items are priced $20.00 and under.

You will find fresh wreaths, jewelry, handbags and accessories,

arsty journals, totes and necklaces,

the cutest tulle tutus and headbands for little ones,

lavender bags to soothe your eyes,

holiday decor, ornaments and unique, one-of-a-kind pieces to adorn your home

or to give as a gift. Many are gift-tagged, ready to give!

Oh, don't forget the yummy baked goods and candies!!

Small loaves of fruit breads, cookies, truffles, chocolate dipped apricots,

almond, peanut, & cashew brittles and hot cinnamon candy!

You can start your holiday shopping and get some great treats

to freeze for the holidays -- if they last that long. It never hurts to

have yummy treats for your Thanksgiving celebrations, too!

So, don't wait, because these items fly out the door! Enjoy a treat and cider while

you shop in the ambiance of a beautiful Victorian home!

Don't forget ... the early bird gets the great gifts! M.

A Flurry of Fun at Molly Mo's !

What a perfect weekend! We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. The only thing I can say is ... I think we are going to need more treats and wine next year !!!!

Thanks a bunch ! M. PS: See you soon at Monticello!

Molly Mo's is Dressed for the Holidays!

Molly Mo's barn is definitely dressed for the holidays and full of treasures!

There is an assortment of gifts ...

shiney holiday touches ...

sparkly fun stuff ...

an angel or two ...

frost and glitter ...

lots and lots of frost and glitter ...

sweet babies ...

and a few surprises!

Come to Molly Mo's in Sublimity this Friday evening 5-8 pm or

Saturday 8 am - 4 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine, a steaming cup of coffee, a savory nibble,

or a sweet treat. You will be instantly transported to the North Pole!

No sleigh necessary. Just come and catch the holiday spirit! M.

Coming Soon: Holiday Treasures !

Bring on the sparkle, listen to the jingle and enjoy the glitz!

That is what you will find at the Holiday Treasures show that Diane and I are hosting this Friday evening and Saturday. Show information is listed on the left.

I am just really getting all my projects underway. Nothing like last minute! But I assure you, you won't be disappointed. Lots of frosty trees and sparkly reindeer. AND, if that isn't enough --Friday evening we will be offering wonderful nibbles and drinks to tempt you even more!

Elf Patty has been busy baking up a storm, so expect to most scrumptious, delectable treats for you to take home. I'm not kidding. I can hardly wait!

I even incorporated my Celebration Cakes into a holiday theme!

If you enroll in the Artist Class (see box above) you can receive step by step instructions on how to make this little cutie. Not only that, you will receive instructions on how to create many other wonderful projects by wonderful nationwide artists. Click on the box and learn more. If you type in my code "vintagetrifles" you will receive $10.00 off. What a deal !


However, if you want this little cutie, you will have to venture out to Molly Mo's this weekend. His will be in good company with a couple of Santa's elves. More peeks tomorrow! M.

Day 13: Happy Halloween !

Thirteen signs of Halloween ... one each day to be seen.

On All Hallows Eve when the spirits are near ...

a secret image to you will appear !

Oh my gosh ... I'm scared to look.

EEEKKKKKK!

BOO !

It's ME - with morning hair and no make-up!

Doesn't get much scarier than that!

Happy, happy Halloween to all!

I hope you've enjoyed my 13 Days as much as I

have. It was fun to reveal something new to you each day and

try to do it in a clever way. (I guess I can stop trying to rhyme now.)

I'm not sure I was completely successful with

my "cleverness", but I gave it a good effort!

Today, I'm off to work where we are hosting a party for children.

Have a safe celebration and don't forget to set your clocks back

one hour for daylight savings tonight! Can you believe it -

tomorrow is November 1st ! I'll start posting some pictures

of this year's holiday decorations that I will be taking to our

Holiday Treasures Show that begins next Friday! M.

Halloween Countdown: Day 12

Here we are on Halloween Eve ...

Day 12 of our Countdown and we are fast approaching ....

the Witching Hour!

Do you have your costumes ready?

Have you bought candy?

Are your pumpkins carved?

I've got two out of three done. We don't carve a pumpkin anymore. I gave in and bought one of the ones that shed an electric glow. After trying to keep them lit during a particularly wet and stormy Halloween night, I bought one that I place in the bay window, inside. Problem solved. Makes me a little sad, as carving the pumpkin was only second to decorating the Christmas tree. Don't worry I'm not giving up the tree !!!

I will be dressing up for the annual Halloween party at Historic Deepwood Estate, where I work. We host a non-scary event for small children: story-telling, leaf pile frolicking, cookies and hot cider, face painting, pumpkin decorating and so forth. We had as many as 300 parents and children attend in the past. So this year I am going to pull out my grandmothers sun hat, which is kinda scary in itself. It's scarier to adults than children, just because people can't believe I will really wear it out in public (not that I ever wear it in private - just wanted to clarify that). So if all goes well I'll post a picture of my costume and maybe the ones from past years. I love costumes - making them as well as wearing them.

Yesterday evening and again tonight, Deepwood is the venue for two, private Murder-Mystery dinners. It was quite entertaining last night and I'm sure it will be a repeat performance tonight. The house looked beautiful and spooky with candles lit casting shadows on the walls.

This is a picture of the dining room before the candles were lit and the lights lowered. It is something else -- really beautiful. Party-goers sipped champagne, nibbled warm brie and were served a delicious dinner on Limoges china. Doesn't get much better than that!

Well, tomorrow is the big day and the BIG reveal! Remember, go get some extra candy because you know that those Snickers are gonna mysteriously disappear! M.