Another Great Year at Coburg

It's hard to believe that Sunday was my 9th year participating in the Coburg Antique Faire! I began in 2001 with my sister-in-law and her sister and this is what has evolved over the years.

What began as a rocky start for me on Saturday evening, smoothed out on Sunday morning. Saturday evening was very hot and muggy (or should I say buggy?). I just wasn't happy with the placement of things, so I kept moving stuff around. Making myself crazy.

Then I realized why it seemed so dark -- I had my sunglasses on and it was dusk. My regular specs were in my vehicle with my husband! That was when I decided it was time to call it quits and start fresh in the morning. Besides, I was getting no where and my husband said it was time to go or else. Smart man.

We were joined by Diane and husband Matt of Molly Mo's for dinner. We found a big-screen in the lounge so we could watch the Ducks football game in progress. We were watching the game and noticed it was raining on the field. Really raining. Then, it hit Diane and I that if it was raining on the football field, it was probably raining on our spaces at the antique faire! Oh noooooo! Diane and Matt graciously offered to go back to Coburg and make sure things were keeping dry. Thankfully, all was well.

After sort of sleeping, my hubby and I got to our space about 6 a.m. A little rest made all the difference in the world. It all seemed to come together. And the shoppers began shopping!

The hubbies were wonderful to stand in line a couple of times to bring us coffee and yummy breakfast burritos. What would we do without them? They carry and tote and move and put up with tired & grumpy (to put it mildly) wives time and time again. They are the best and our biggest supporters in so many ways. Special guys.

Then sometime mid-morning, Elf Patty came to lend a hand and get in some shopping. (Sorry, didn't get any pictures of Elf Patty. She is sneaky and avoids my camera.) This was her first experience at Coburg and was overwhelmed with how many vendors and the expanse of show. And - what a sweetie - she brought us home-baked oatmeal cookies to munch on! Patty makes the all-time, best oatmeal cookies. Yes, definitely all-time best, hands down. I would have gotten a picture of them, but they weren't around long enough. Oh, by the way, Elf Patty is the creator of the little framed sillouettes. She has the patience to cut out all those little images. I LOVE the Halloween ones. Crazy, huh? Go figure.

Over the past few years, I have made a large Halloween collage just for this show. This is the one for 2009! It was a blast to make and it went home with a happy gal that said she wants to have it out all year long. I get attached to these pieces. Kind of like sending your kid off to college for the first year. A little sad and teary to see it go. At least I didn't go out and adopt a dog (Miss Zoe) like I did when our son moved out for college! Ha! But I will be starting on another piece - a little different - for the Tarte Boutique Flea Market on September 26th in Oregon City. Check out her blog for more details.

I managed to get a few pictures of some of the spaces around me... Molly Mo's

Tarte ....

Auntie Joy!

Thank you to everyone that stopped by and made all the hard work worthwhile. It really warmed my heart to hear someone squeel and giggle while looking at the altered, vintage pictures for Halloween. One young man picked one up and started laughing. Layed it down, then started laughing again ... and again. That made my day! Hugs all around, M. PS, Next show: the Tarte Boutique Flea Market, 9/26. I'm bringing out all the Halloween,

so get your BOO on!

Halloween Sneak-Peak

As you can well imagine, my workroom has taken a little twist from all the sweet eggs and nests you saw earlier this year.

I've jumped into Halloween -- and yes, it is at the top of my list of favorite things to make! I seem to have a side to me that is a little "twisted". Nothing really, odd or uncomfortable - but in an unexpected way. Little things, that cause you to make a double-take. Like, did I really see that?!?

These are the little pieces that keep my spirits singing! I have more fun dressing-up little, old pictures for the spooky season. Their alter egos just seem to magically appear to me and I just can't help myself!

A little whimsy is good for everyone! You can see these and more of their friends at the Coburg Antique Show on Sunday, September 13th (the 13th - EEK!) in Coburg, Oregon. The entire town converts into a HUGE antique mecca for all types of shoppers.

Check back for more peeks. I've been busy making more than just Halloween! M.

Treasure Hunting

After such a great show at Molly Mo's Antique Faire, I have been in search of new pieces for upcoming events. I didn't have much success at the usual estate/garage sales - except for one that was great. So Sunday, Diane (Molly Mo's) and I hit the highway early to shop the Oregon City Antique Show.

Finally, some great stuff to fill my space at the Coburg Antique Faire on September 13th! I managed to pick up some great pieces: a little desk/hall table, a creamy, wonderful old cabinet, a flaky, white bench, and many little odds and ends to entice you.

Following the Coburg show, the Deepwood Antique Faire will be held on September 20th, and the Tarte Boutique Flea on September 26th. I will be offering my new Fall/Halloween items at Coburg and at the Tarte Flea in addition to more new found treasures. Stay tuned for more info on these upcoming events. M.

A Day in the Country at Molly Mo's Antique Faire !

I don't think it could have been a more perfect day! The weather was wonderful and there were an abundance of shoppers! In fact, I have never seen so many happy shoppers at Molly Mo's. There were cars parked down the road(s) and they just kept coming - all day!!!

Sunflowers seemed to be a theme this year. It must be a good year for them because I've seen them everywhere and they are just beautiful in their own rustic way.

This is Suzette. She is the first in a sisterhood of smaller mannequins that I will be showing this year. Meet one of her sisters (Esmerelda) at my next show in Coburg. "Essie" will be getting into the Halloween spirit!

This little celebration cake is another new creation. You will find more of these little "cakes" at Coburg. I received word last week that my "Angel Cake" is being published in the Nov/Dec Somerset Studio issue. Watch for it!

My pillows were a hot item. I will be making more of them for Coburg as well!

This little shopper completed her ensemble with one of my tiaras and fairy wands. Too cute!

For more pictures of the show and the fabulous vendors, visit Create Often. This blog has been added to my list of "Favorties". Beautiful photography and such a sweetheart!

A big thank you to Molly Mo's Diane and her husband, Matt. The Antique Faire went beyond our wildest expectations and their hard work to create such a fabulous venue was evident everywhere you turned! AND a big THANK YOU to all the shoppers. You are the best! Please come to Coburg, Oregon on September 13th and visit us all again at the annual Coburg Antique Faire. We will be working hard to have new merchandise and we will be in the same location as previous years. All of us lined up in a row for your shopping pleasure! M.

Another Saturday Sneak Peak !

This little cutie is almost ready to make her debut Saturday at Molly Mo's !

Please come and meet her. You can find us near the hen house! More tomorrow, M.

Treasure Hunting at Molly Mo's

This Saturday you will be able to satisfy all your "treasure hunting" desires at Molly Mo's Summer Antique Faire! This is a little peak at one of the items I will be bringing. If all goes well this week, I will try to post something to entice you each day! Stay tuned. M.

Molly Mo's Summer Antique Faire Coming Soon!

It has been a crazy-busy summer. Lots of home improvement projects, lots of company, lots of work. I think it is time to buckle down and get some new things made! I do have a couple of new pieces to share with you at Molly Mo's Antique Faire which is coming up really soon - August 22nd !!! Check her blog for updates, vendor info and sneak-peaks.

My hubby and I are taking a couple of days to sneak away before he has to go back to work/school. As soon as we return I will be cranking out NEW STUFF to hopefully tempt and tease you out to Molly M0's in Sublimity. I will also begin posting again. I have heard from so many of you - wondering what the heck has happened to me. Nothing bad, just lots of things to do, and so on. I will bring you up-to-date on the guest room paint choice, share a picture of my first attempt to create a slipcover, thoughts and pics of my wonderful visit with my BBF from Kansas, and date of upcoming shows where I can be found! Also, I just found out I will have a Halloween project published in the Sep/Oct Somerset Studio!

Anyway, keep checking back for more and I think I'm back on track - so... more soon! M.