Well, we didn't get to go on our road trip to Minnesota. My husband has been having some inner
ear problems and he just didn't feel like being in the car for that many days. I was very disappointed, but it would not have been a very pleasant trip. We are still planning on going to Palm Springs in March, so I have that to look forward to.
Let me apologize for the jumble of pictures. I don't know what happened, but I'm not redoing it.
A lot has been going on in the mean time...My kitchen is almost complete...just a few more details and voila! I'm out of the 80's.. More pictures when complete..
I've been trying to read other blogs and trying to keep up with all the goings on. I heard that Timi's bus trip to The Barn House was a blast. Her next adventure is to Puyallup and the Funky Junk Sisters show. They will also be stopping in Sumner where by the way, is the cutest little stamping shop. It's on the corner and I can't think of the name but I could have spent a couple hours there. Cute, Cute, Cute... Back to Timi, crazy Timi..check out all the details at
http://comejunkwithus.blog. Also, Timi called to let me know that Rene' from Mary Jane's Farm, wrote a wonderful article on the website. It was very, very nice and made me want to go to Snohomish to shop!!!! To read her article go to
http://maryjanesfarm.org and click the Rural Farm girl tab...
Ok, It's Wednesday night, I have been working on this really bad post since Monday, and it's almost bed time for this 50 something shop keeper. How sad is that...but I really do need to stop at 9:00. My mind and body say stop, so I stop, now see, I'm rambling.... Next week my goal is to post a nice, orderly update. (Fingers Crossed)
Be Good,
Annie



Here's a couple more shots of the kitchen, with Vern and our friend Dan placing the first tiles..

They are actually trying to see if they can cheat by not having to cut the tiles....instead they want to put a piece of molding to cover the gap...Nope, we are going to do it the right way... After all was done, it turned out very nice. Vern is not doing any more home projects for now. I got all I could out of him..:)
I'll post other pictures when I get completely done.

The new collection of the Sid Dickens tiles are in...and out and in... They are gorgeous. The next shipment will be here by the first week of October. The beautiful candle is a new line of battery operated candles created by Debbie from Queen Bee. I have a great selection in the store and they are priced at 49.95 each. These candles are all made here in Snohomish along with some lovely plaques with a variety of French inspired designs. This Sid Dickens tile is titled, Purity.


These are some of the Sid Dickens tiles on display.
Cecilia is one of the new tiles from the Enchantment collection.

Nothing says fall like your own stuffed duck. He is very cool. I see a lot of pheasants, quail, etc..but not too many ducks. A Pheasant sits just above him and is equally handsome.
The dining room set is a vintage piece that has been beautifully painted by Mary and Craig with an oil base paint. It has a great finish. Mary also upholstered the seat cushions.
