Ron and I are living our retirement dream — dividing our time between the rural/natural setting of Grants Pass, Oregon and the small island community of Alameda, California.

We stay active by selling antiques and vintage-inspired artwork at flea markets, street faires and specialty shows in California.

The purpose of this information blog is to provide upcoming show dates and photo previews for our customers. We promise: no personal ramblings, no pictures of our adorable grandchildren, no recipes ... just merchandise we've gathered for our next show.

Thanks for stopping by,
         —Marilyn










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    Alameda this Sunday!!!

    July 1, 2009 at 5:26 pm

     This will probably be our last post before we see you at the ALAMEDA ANTIQUE FAIRE, SUNDAY JULY 5TH in CORNER SPACE C-6.   Just finished these cute little benches, mirror and frame today:

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    Also worked on a few last-minute religious domes and monogrammed bottles:

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    It’s been kind of fun having progressive postings this month versus the usual one or two unveilings just before the show; don’t you think?

    Hope to see you Sunday!  Marilyn and Ron        




    Almost Ready

    June 29, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    It’s almost time to head south for Sunday’s ALAMEDA ANTIQUE FAIRE.   The weather has been perfect in Grants Pass and that’s made it easier to get everything done.   If you’ve been following our progress, you may have noticed that we’re picking up more medium-sized items now that we’re renting the big cargo van.  Here are more pictures: 

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    And that’s it.  246.   Not that I’ll stop with a few days left — I have a few tough projects in the workshop left over from last month to work on.  When I reflect on the month’s gathering, prepping, painting, glazing, finishing touches, pricing, packing and loading, I can’t help but think:  Why aren’t I thin? 

    More to come.  Marilyn




    I Heart White

    June 27, 2009 at 11:57 am

    Here are pictures of some of the things Ron and I have been working on for the ALAMEDA ANTIQUE FAIRE on SUNDAY, JULY 5TH:

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    Just picked up the ice cream chairs and bedspread.  Still working . . . Marilyn




    We’ve Only Just Begun

    June 24, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed — okay, more than a bit — but hey, somehow everything seems to come together by showtime, right?  Ron is busy wiring and I’m painting (63 pieces today!) but here are a few more Alameda preview pictures:

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                  Small German Books                 Wire Birdcages/Locker Baskets

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    Shabby Bench/Rabbit Candy Container        Cast Iron Stove Planter

    More soon!  Marilyn




    The Magic Number

    June 22, 2009 at 9:55 am

    246.  That’s how many items we’ve added to our inventory this month!  The next couple of weeks will be spent readying them for the July 5th ALAMEDA POINT ANTIQUE FAIRE.  And … I intend to post as many photographs of the 246 as I possibly can.   It begins:

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    Lots more to come!  Marilyn

                 







     

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