T'was the Night Before Bootique

 and the crows were nesting.  The wine needed chilling, the meatballs a saucing.  Martha and Elf Patty were doing the last pricing.  Then suddenly there was a loud bump in the night.  Hubby Mark was sneaking a late night "bite". No need for alarm, the pumpkins and pixies are all posed in their places.  We are anxious to see your happy faces!  So hop on your brooms and head to South Salem where there will be treats, treasures and shopping mayhem!  Happy Halloween to all and to all a good fright!  M & Elf Patty

MIrror, Mirror On the Wall...

Ooooh, its getting spooky. M.

PS Check back for more sneak peeks!

Pixie Sighting

I was just checking on the pumpkin patch and ...

it appears ... 



that a little pixie has made it her home!

What a cutie!

Oh, wait - there's another! 

I think they are flying in for the

Vintage Halloween Bootique

next Friday and Saturday.

Hope you can come and meet the rest of their friends!

September 30, 5-8 pm, $5.00 Early Moonlight Buying

October 1, 9 am-3 pm Free Admission

Lots of treasures -- vintage and handmade,
lots of treats and lots and lots of fun!
More info below. 

Oh, and P.S. 
We will accepting credit cards!!! M.

Potions, Elixers & Mysterious Stuff: Apothecary Must-Haves



Every gal needs a special, little "bag" of tricks to help out occasionally.

It might be as simple as a bad hair day ...

or the neighbor that mows at 7 am ...

or the "ex".

Regardless,  a girl can always use a little

help to get through "those" days.

A little fun, a little whimsy, and a

little good humor thrown in for good measure.

This piece and some smaller versions will be at my

Vintage Halloween Bootique!  Mark your calender for

September 30th & Oct 1st.  More info on the left.

Lots of fun, surprises and treats - no tricks. I promise!

AND ....   don't forget this Friday evening and Saturday

the Vintage Flea Market at

Historic Deepwood Estate

There are 30 area vendors with lots and lots of fabulous merchandise for you to decorate your home and garden.  There is even some wonderful jewelry to decorate yourself!

Food, drink, music (Friday evening!) - all in a lovely garden setting.

Don't miss it.

If you would like to attend Friday's Early Buying Soiree, email me for a $5.00 off admission vendor coupon!  I can do it - I'm a vendor.

Hope to see you there. M.

Upcoming Flea Market & More Sneek Peaks!

There is so much going on  and so many events coming up! 

Get your planner and start writing.

 A Vintage Flea Market at Historic Deepwood Estate in Salem, Oregon.

It all starts Friday September 16th from 5-8pm with a Pre-Show Soiree.  There will be wonderful food and wine and of course friends and shopping.  This is a ticketed event.  You can purchase advance tickets by calling Deepwood Estate at 503-363-1825 or you can email me for a vendor coupon to bring that gives you $5 off your entry (regular ticket price is $15).
Saturday from 9am-3pm open market (free admission)
Here is the vendor line up for this year's event that has been graciously coordinated by Sarah Voss of RoostReimagined:

Vintage Chick Designs

Pink postcard

Danner & Soli

Wind Horse Antiques

Rusty Rabbit

Tootsie and Me

Oh! Baby Designs

Lily

Peonies & Possibilities

Vintage Renaissance

Lavender Hill Cottage

Molly Mo's

Loose Ends

Molly Ferder Designs

Christine Marie Studio

Local Girl Makes Goods

Living A Radical Life

Cafe Venae

Stacked Creations

Aunt Adeleine's

Roost Reimagined

me, Vintage Trifles

and several more late-comers.  The beautiful gardens on this Estate will be brimming with these wonderful vendors and their treasures! 

I will have a small space at this Flea Market to give you a little taste of what awaits you at my Vintage Halloween Bootique on September 30th and October 1st!  Here is a little peek at some new friends that will be at the Bootique . 

These gals are so much fun.  Mark your calendar.  It's just around the corner!  M.

Vintage Halloween Bootique !

The Vintage Halloween Bootique is only 30 days away! 

(Remember to breathe, remember to breathe, remember to breathe....)  

Yes, it is just around the corner and I have been making

 new Halloween whimsies to help you get into the ... yes, I'm gonna say it ...

SPIRIT !!!

This year's Bootique is a 2-day event.  I have added an Early Moonlight Shopping opportunity this year.  On Friday, September 30th, from 5-8 p.m., you can shop early while you enjoy tempting appetizers and wine or coffee.  Admission is $5.00.  The next day, Saturday, October 1st, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can shop to your heart's content for free.  There will be cider and seasonal, sugary treats to keep you happy and hyper! 

My dear friend Diane of Molly Mo's will join me

again this year with a new collection of wonderful treasures!

So, mark your calendars and Save the Date !!! 

 Be there ... or ... beware ! 

Since this has been the Year of the Floozie

and to get things warmed up for the party,

I would like to introduce you to a new acquaintance ...

the Merry Widow!

I haven't chosen a name for this little cutie so I thought

I would open the floor for suggestions from my readers. 

Just keep in mind that this floozie is a little witchy 

so maybe her name should reflect that side of her... uh ... personality. 

She is dressed in a vintage lace camisole, a black feather boa, black & white polka dot bloomers, a black tulle petticoat and button-up boots.  Her long black hair is in a fashionable "Gibson Girl" up-do with a "witchy" facinator perched fashionably to one side of her head. 

All she needs now is an appropriate name to reflect her enchanting personality!  Just leave your suggestion  (Keep it clean - this is a family blog.) as a comment on this post by September 7th.  On September 8th, I will announce her name to you.  The person with the winning submission will receive a little Halloween gift hot out of my workroom. So let's get the Merry Widow a name before she casts a nasty spell.

and ...

 I would also like to thank everyone who stopped in my space at Molly Mo's Summer Antique Faire on August 20th.  It was a fabulous day and I so enjoyed visiting with you all.  Thank you and I hope you enjoy all your treasures.

M.