More Lakewood 400 Memories... I had a blast yesterday with some of the "village" gals...

Lakewood 400 was enough for me for two posts... so here's the second one

Wow, just plain "wow" ~ I was so impressed ~ much better

than my visit a couple years ago ~ the talent that all these girls have...

amazing ~ it was a "splendid day" ~ I enjoyed every "second".

As always I sure enjoy time spent with any "village gals" ~ and we had

so much fun... ate and ate more, laughed, cut up, acted out, screamed...

we enjoyed our special

Saturday ~ and got some terrific stuff~!

Grosgrain Annie's....

More Ribbons and More Ribbons ~ Joanne has certainly come along way...

since her days at the "village" ~ I'm so overwhelmed.

Did come away with a really big bag ~ packed full of fun ribbons ~

that I have some idea's for ~ but not a "craft~er" really...

I will have to come up with something fun to do with all I came away

with. I'm sure it will make Wonderful Somethings...

She had an incredible "Easter Banner" ~ and some darling tinsel pipe cleaners

yes, hand dyed as well. I had to have some of those.

"The Painted Fern"
incredible.... Jocelyn has this immense talent with floral, creativity
galore... and the best smelling potpourri ever.
She said she was a "mess" ~ I'm sure she had sold tons before we
arrived Saturday ~ but there was much "eye candy"...
I got a "sack full" and she gave me some darling tickets ~ she had gotten
on a buying trip and she just let me take some.... how cool, I loved them~!
and, she has a blog... go visit ~

http://thepaintedfern.typepad.com/

2 chippy's...

can you say incredible... these two girls are "full up" ~ they have

the most creative things I've ever seen.

Actually, that was the thing that most impressed me on this day trip ~

all the girls are so amazing... 2 Chippy's are right up there.

They made me laugh ~ they are so lovable, think we all got a little from this booth ~

some things big... but they will be in the shop ~ so, come see.

I don't steal thunder and there is some of that coming soon to the "village".

Among my favorite pictures... Laurie & Lulu ~ 2 chippy's ~cutting up...
Lulu that vintage cigarette holder is the "best" with you.
Wish the others I took of you had come out...
Truly a "hoot" ~ go check out their blog. I cant' wait to get my "junk necklace" next month,
a treasure I will wear proudly...

http://2chippys.blogspot.com/

while you're at it - go look at "Time Worn Interiors" today....
she is headed to Texas... Laurie of Chippy's too.
look at this load of "incredible treasures" in "granny"....
oh, how I wish I could go to Texas this week.

http://cottagegardens-theresa-smith.blogspot.com/


"Sassy Trash"
now, I know Nancy has "mad talent" ~ she has shopped at the "village" and I see
what she buys... you can kinda real between the lines on what they will
turn out to be.
From Nancy, I got a darling mirror pick ~ a great handmade nest ~ her live Lemon Thyme
plant ~ several darling framed pins/charms on the best velvet ribbons ~ darling wire basket
oh, so much... come see ~ most are headed to the "village".
her blog ~

http://sassytrash.blogspot.com/

" Cottage Farm Chick"

I had not met Beverly until Saturday but I've been seeing pictures and her spot

was on my list. Oh, my gosh~!

Another with all that "Crazy Talent"... I was speechless.

She too has a blog that you need to visit....

http://cottage-farm-chic.blogspot.com/

Not only are these booths amazing... so are their blogs.

Go look at "Bev's" at the address above,

you too will be impressed.

Now, If I get this name wrong.... sorry, I should have made notes

along my way.

I think this is Carol but it might be Kym ~

she is in the center area across from "Grosgrain Annie's"...

super impressed with her stuff.

Great "findings" bags for $8.00 ~ had to have one of those.

Wait til my friend Carl-li-que sees this bag. You can dig in first.

she had a beautiful headboard & great heart patterned garden chairs.

Think we all got stuff from her too.

I'll visit her spot again and get her name right, Promise.

Once home, Yes... Sebastian - these are "my bags"...

now not everything was in "bags" but all my smalls.

a day full of "junk-in" a new energy and inspiration that I will pass along

in the ~hag spots at the "village".

and, yes... autographed books and some new "reads" from my

favorite author ~ is it Mary Kay Andrews or Kathy Hogan Trocheck ?

Oh, my... its both~!

Those will be my escape at the hospital this week for sure.

I got a new "shirt" ~ this will be in the line up for my new "spring/summer" costumes

at the shop. I think she needs to come sign books at the "village" when her new

one comes out this summer. Excited... another new read coming soon.

A fan too... this will help when I'm "glistening..." and a recipe too, from Deep Dish

for "Tate's" Brunswick Stew. I will make that for sure.

"little one" be careful snooping about in my "treasures" from today...

not sure if all "schnauzers" are nosey but this one sure is.

Oh, yeah... a foot ~ that is his foot, still snooping... amongst
my nest, eggs, "everyday straw" ~ isn't it darling.

findings... a bag full...with a cute sugar bowl and a milk glass vase - that's what I'll
make it. That will be a darling addition to the ~hag spot.


Pricing... Pricing and more pricing ~ today.
I'd rather shop than price but its a necessary elimate.
Make sure to visit the "vintage village" this week ~ new old treasures arrive
every day.


some darling shakers... tickets from "jocelyn" and vintage millinary.
what's in the box? well that is the best part of my 100th post giveaway
you will "love it"... I'll be ready so stay tuned for the "giveway" coming soon
from ~one vintage hag. time flys when your having fun, and I'm having fun,
this is post 82 ~ almost there.

my to do list... keeps growing ~ have to have it done by Tuesday.
i'll be around, doing my "thing"....
My sincere appreciation to the "girls" at Lakewood 400 for sharing
a piece of themselves at this show... as well as to the "gals" from the village
that put up with me... on "junk-in" days.

you'll always have a special place in this heart....~ one vintage hag

Lakewood 400 Jaunt... "The Shack Out Back"...Met some Blog Friends ~ Did some "junk-in"....

What a Splendid Day at Lakewood 400...

Tracy G is right, there is good old stuff to be had ~ my last

trip not so good... this trip "terrific"~!

Didn't get them all pictured ~ but...,

Mvh, Piggy, Whimsy, Fox, Ella and I

had a great time.

Started our day eating of course...

Ihop french toast, poached eggs & bacon...my breakfast.

One of my new years resolutions... eat breakfast ~ but not this good everyday.

Not sure why but none of my outside photo's came out today...glare...

I'm still learning

with this new friend, the "camera".

So, first stop inside... Grosgrain Annie's... saw Joanne ~ she looks great.

Her store is like I think "The Charm House" said... "a kid in a candy store..."

what it the world will I ever do with all these hand dyed ribbons...

matters not, I'm getting some.

Maybe I can just wear around my neck with a charm... I don't sew.

Oh, Joanne put that calculator up... my bill won't be the high, surely~!

I had only just begun... yikes...


Then off to meet "The Painted Fern"... yea~!
Loved her spot... so did the other gals. Yes, I did bring home some good smelling
potpourri. Some might make it to the "village"....


Mvh was checking it all out... she's intently studying something...

Compressed you really can't tell but her reflection in Jocelyn's mirror.

Her booth was "amazing"..... I was thrilled to finally meet her.

Oh, my.... next stop... "Sassy Trash". Nancy has "crazy" talent...

that is a great thing.

I loved everything in her spot...

came home with a bag full ~ even bought her

lemon thyme plant... its smells wonderful.

Don't let her name fool you... there is no "trash" ~ I promise.

Loved her little mirrors - yes, one of those came home too.

Then off to meet a new blog friend... "Cottage Farm Chic"...

oh, can't wait to visit this blog.

"Bev" has some wonderful stuff too... what talent all these girls have.

So, different from my last trip... so glad I came today. I am having soooooo... much fun.

Look "Tied Up Memories" ~ blue tutu on this darling little lady.

Should have ask "Bev" if she names them.

Several dressed ladies - all "gorgeous"

Okay, "Time Worn Interiors" ~Theresa, I finally met your "buds" ~

"The Chippy's"... Laurie & Lulu were a hoot...

I loved every second with them. Oh, and Lulu is making me a
"Junk Necklace" ... will get that at the April show... an early Birthday Present to me

from me... These girls are just flat out talented. Loved everything they had...wait til

you see what I came home with... gosh, I'm almost out of money.... now, mind you most

of it is for the "village" but I will enjoy the heck out of it this weekend around home.

I'm so impressed... loved your spot girls... I'll look forward to shopping again and

start on your side of the building so I have more money next time for sure.

A Starstruck Picture... horrible of me, but I met "Mary Kay Andrews" today...

oh, gosh ~ my favorite author. An added bonus for our fun filled day...yes, I brought

3 of my books.. couldn't have carried them all. Heard she has a new book coming out

this summer... Can't wait~!

"The Shack Out Back" Girls met her too... and so did Mvh & Fox.

Left to right... Ella, Mary Kay Andrews, Piggy & Whimsy.

We had a blast... got our books signed, bought some "MKA" stuff.. wait til you

see my new shirt... "Breeze Inn".

Okay... this is the "shack" girls at their finest...

Piggy/Whimsy & Ella and yes they are opening a shop the beginning of April

right behind Vintage Village.... We will miss Jan/Jim & Oliver but I am

so impressed with these girls... their talent amazing ~ yes, they will all still

be in our shop too. How exciting....

We looked like we were ready for the "game" ~ tailgating with our lunch

while we waited for Mvh/Fox to load up their "big stuff".

Look Girls.. just because you will be "shop owners" really doesn't give you the

right to take over the "Antique Shuttle" at Lakewood 400.. yes, they did.

Ask the driver to stop so they could take over.

Now, I'm not finished with pictures... more tomorrow - the talent of the gals at

Lakewood 400 will bring me back again, I'm certain.

Wish they had dealer day on Thursday's though

you know, like the original one did

since I work on Friday/Saturday's.

My "junk-in" day was cut short a tiny bit...

don't ever take on a "porta potty" ~ like I, you will lose.

I will spare you those details... yuk~!

Once home...after my shower, I started unloading...

Thrilled with my sweet fern

& the "chippy's" bag...

how cute is that~!

Inspecting each thing I removed from the "bags" ... yes, Sebastian

I purchased all that... be careful "little one" ~some of that will break.

You'll be happy to know that I met "Jay Guest" today... what terrific bottles...

my bag ~ yes, it's full of "purple ones"...

A few "Painted Fern" things... look my bag has two scoops of her yummy "potpourri"...

and bonus, tickets.. aren't they great.

I realize you can't see everything from the "Chippy's" ~ that way you'll come see

Monday they'll be in the "village"... great stuff ~ I know you will love it.

Did get a couple of their strawberry plants ~ real ones.

The packages they are wrapped in made me want them all~!

Yes, I did get a book for the "giveaway" ~ soon~!

Its autographed... you will love this book if you love the hunt.

I want "Weezie" to come live next door ~ another "shop" owner that is

in to the "thrill of the hunt"...

Look Jocelyn, didn't take me long to rob the "potpourri bag" ~ some in my bunny dish

in the guest bath. Smells beautiful. Thank you~!

Our 4-legged child... woooo waaaaa... he was talking, really...

telling me to "clean up this mess before his Daddy gets home"...

it's okay Sebastian, he knows I went "shopping"...

oh my, look at the finished "ribbons bag" ~ I really got a lot ~ glad it wasn't sold by the pound.

Cute Cute really cute ~ and "yummy" too... Cheese Bunny Crackers.

Forgot about those or I would have had a "snack". These came

from "The Gardener's Gate" ~ along with a couple live plants...

Yes, I met all these folks... what a splendid day I had. Needed it "bad" ~
Thanks again Tlw's, Lew's and Bed (d) for allowing me a Saturday off.

Understand my "doll house" that cute metal one from yesterdays post, went to a new

loving home today. It's going in an "herb garden" ~ love that.

Now, I've only just begun... I have bags and bags.. wait til you see the "bags"...

so, tomorrow more splendid day memories...

nothing about that darn "porta potty" though.. I don't wish to think about that again.

You know what I've been dealing with lately - or maybe you don't ~ thats okay...

when I got home today and logged in... this was my "quote" for the day.

Wow, how ironic...I will post this all over my house, until I get it...

"If I were asked to give what I consider the most useful bit of advice for all humanity it would be this: Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and when it comes, hold your head high, look it squarely in the eye and say, 'I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.'~"

My day, complete.. a fun way to spend time off~!

more tomorrow so come back to see...

thankful.... ~ one vintage hag