Bainbridge Island Barn . . .

Love this . . .

In fact . . . both my husband and I loved it so much

that we put an offer on it 5 1/2 years ago.

At the time there were many offers on this island barn . . .

and it was sold to nice young family . . . unfortunately not ours.

We of course - were happy for them . . .

yet sad for us - as we had fallen in love with the place!!

We kept searching and ended up finding an . . .

equally wonderful historic cottage that we also fell in love with!!

and then about a month or so ago

I found out that . . .

this wonderful

island barn-house

is for sale - once again

here on Bainbridge Island!!

as you can probably tell from this post . . .

this wonderful barn

will always have a piece of my heart!!

I loved it then . . . and still love it today!!

you can read more about it here at Apartment Therapy

(photo also from Apartment Therapy)

If you are interested in seeing this house . . . my good friend Mudge Mair

is a Real Estate agent here on Bainbridge Island

and would be more that happy to show you around!!

(her phone number is (206)276-8139.)

I love this . . .

I love this . . .

it made my heart stop!!



It reminds me of my childhood . . .
and how my parents always took care of me when I fell off my bike . . .
or sometimes something worse . . .
no matter what it was - they were always there!!

It reminds me of one of my favorite artists ever . . .
Andy Warhol!!

It reminds me that no matter how you are hurt . . .
that you will eventually heal!!

I reminds me of those who need our help . . .

It reminds me of so many things - that I could go on and on . . .
because this piece of artwork speaks to me . . .

Teresa Sheeley is the Artist!!

she is a very sweet, honest and caring person . . .
and she is also extremely talented!!
I met her last year at Farm Chicks . . . and I feel so very blessed that I did!!

This wonderful little painting reminds me of her . . .
and this amazing path that I have taken into this . . .
Vintage-Blogging world!!

It has been a journey that I honestly never thought I would take . . .
but am so grateful that I did!!

I will always cherish this painting for the above reasons . . .
but . . .
I will cherish the friendship that it represents even more!!

May God bless you Teresa - each and every day!!
xoxo . . . liz

Teresa's art

Teresa's blog

Opening Flea . . .

Thank you all for stopping by

Seabold Vintage Market's Opening - Flea
last Saturday!!

The flowers were blooming . . . the sun was out . . .
and it was truly a magical day!!



Below are some pictures of our little market here on . . . Bainbridge Island!!



as promised . . . lots of . . .
Vintage Blues!!



and great found objects . . .



and some
vintage-blanket cross pillows . . .
(mixed in with some great designer-fabric pillows)



We introduced our . . .
"Hattie Girl" clothing line
(for young girls - 4 to 7)



And our fantastic Vendors had lots . . .



and lots . . . of really great . . .



. . . vintage items!!!



Thank you - to each and everyone of our vendors below . . .



for bringing this all together!!
(in two hours - no less)



Heather, Leah and Mike, MaryJane,
Carolee and Bob,
and also to our last-minute outside vendors . . .
Sylvia, Greg and Pierre.



the market would never happen without the help of so many . . .
here are a few pictures of my family and friends . . .
who I adore!!



Deb and RaeJean . . .
they have helped me out at the cash station the last couple of markets . . .
and I couldn't do this without them - truly!!!
They are both sweethearts!!



Meagan and Pierre!!
These two are our sunshine . . .
Even when they don't know it - they are on our minds - constantly!!
(Meagan is also our cupcake gal!! And . . . she makes the best cupcakes ever!!)



We put them out a little late . . .
but - they were worth the wait!! :)



and here is Meagan along with my . . .
mother-in-law Katie - who did all the beautiful flowers!!
And also my dear friend Mariela (who was expecting at any moment!!) and her darling daughter Cyrinne . . .



Of course - the only thing on Cyrinne's mind . . .
were the cupcakes and the frosting!!!



and here is my Hattie Bird - enjoying the market in her own little outfit . . .
she definitely has a spirit all her own!!



Even my father-in-law Tom pitched in!! Here he is holding onto a customer's dog -
while they packed their car full of treasures!!

And Jeff and Mehdi were a huge help in the lifting and packing department!!! :)



Here is a close-up of this cute dog!!
(The owner of this darling dog and her girlfriends
came all the way up from Olympia!!)

Here is a picture of the back of their van . . . with all their treasures!! :)



I also met some wonderful bloggers this time at the Market . . .
there is always something special about a blogging friend!!



Let me introduce you to one of them . . .
Erin (on the right) along with her friend Tessa!!
the picture is from Erin's blog which you can see here . . .

What I like about her blog is that it is sweet and real - just like she is . . . that - and of course just look at her smile - I like happy people . . . I find it contagious!!

She also likes Tom Petty . . . and what's not to like about that!! :)

and finally . . . the last few photos . . .



My favorite item of the day!!



and some fun vintage industrial . . .

"Thank You"
to all of you for coming and enjoying the day with us!!

We so enjoyed having you!!

until next time!! (May 15th)
. . . xoxo liz

Smiles . . .

Winners of the . . .

Finders Keepers Game !!!

when I see smiles like these - it makes me smile too . . .

Beth . . .

the finder of the white enamel cup . . .

just look at this smile!! :)

Kristi . . .

finder of the sewing attachment box!!

This one was a bit hard to find - as there happened to be two of them at the sale . . .

one was part of the finders keepers game and one was not . . .

Kristi found both!! :)

Mindy . . .

finder of two finder keeper items!!

One of my favorites . . . a red "nehi" bottle

and also some very beautiful . . .

vintage earrings!!

happiness and a smile - times two!! :)

I am not sure who found the blue fire-king creamer . . .
just found out - my friend Carrie found it!!

The "finders keepers" game is by far

one of my favorite parts of the Market . . . truly!!!

xoxo . . . liz

Thank you!!!

a big . . .

Thank you!!!

For coming to our . . .
Seabold Vintage Market
on Saturday!!!!



We loved having you!!!

more pictures up soon . . .

Mark LaRoche Architects . . .

Just a quick reminder and re-post worth reposting!!!

Today (Sunday) is the second day or the . . .
Architects Tour
and there are some really great architects featured . . .



you can visit this home of
Mark and Trina LaRoche

designed by . . .
Mark LaRoche Architects

I have always been a fan of their work . . .



and this home . . . is absolutely amazing!!!

(I grew up in a modern house -
so I can relate to this on a deep and personal level!!)

I truly loved everything about it!!



you can see more of their work here at . . .
Mark LaRoche Architects

Finders Keepers - Opening Flea

You have to have a little fun in life!!

Here are the items for the . . .
Finders Keepers Game - Opening Flea 2010



The finders keepers game is fun and easy . . .

• review the blog a day or two before each market to see what items are in the game . . . (sometimes I do this the night before or the morning of the market!)
  

• find the item in one of the vendor's booths . . .
  

• it will say "Found" on the tag and will not have a price . . .

• bring it to the cashier at the main entrance . . . we will verify it, take your picture for an upcoming blog post on all the winners . . .

• and then the best part . . . you get to keep it!!!! :)

Have fun and good-luck!!!

also - see the previous post (below) for some of my favorite places
around Bainbridge Island!!!

See you all soon . . . can't wait!!! xoxo . . . liz

Bainbridge Island Favorites . . .

After all the fun you will have at the . . .

Seabold Vintage Market
tomorrow - Saturday March 20th - from 2 to 6 . . .

I wanted to share with you
some of my favorite places here on the Island!!
(especially for those of you who have not been here before and might want to explore a bit . . .)



first up . . .
one of the greatest stores here on the island
or for that matter - anywhere!!

CHURCHMOUSE
yarns & teas



In the yarn world . . .
it doesn't get much better than this!!!



You are going to love this store!!!!

Kit is the owner of Churchmouse . . .
and she is an absolute sweetheart!!


across the street from Churchmouse is . . .
Mora iced creamery



which has the best ice cream . . . ever!!!

my favorite is the . . .

"Strawberry"!!!



(pictures from Mora Iced Creamery website)


Also this Saturday and Sunday is the . . .
Architects Tour
and there are some really great architects featured . . .



On Sunday . . .
you can visit this home of
Mark and Trina LaRoche

designed by . . .
Mark LaRoche Architects

I have always been a fan of their work . . .



and this home . . . is absolutely amazing!!!

(I grew up in a modern house -
so I can relate to this on a deep and personal level!!)

I truly loved everything about it!!



you can see more of their work here at . . .
Mark LaRoche Architects


And of course . . .
don't forget to stop in for
Market Days at . . . Embellish!!!

15% off everything in the store - Saturday only!!
(except a few consignment pieces)




and as I mentioned over the holidays - another one of my favorites . . .
Grace and Co. Paperie



definitely one of my favorites card shops on the island . . .



this one caught my eye . . . especially this time of year!!

you can read more about it here!!


And Last but definitely not least . . .

Seabold Vintage Market
this Saturday - from 2-6




for directions - click here!!!


and when the day is done . . .

"The Four Swallows"

is a wonderful way to end the day!!!

my favorite all time restaurant . . . seriously!!!

"The Four Swallows"
206-842-3397
481 Madison Avenue
Bainbridge Island


and finally . . .
the "Finders Keepers" game will be posted Saturday morning!!!! :)

xoxo . . . liz

Embellish . . .

is having a . . .
Market Day Sale!!

this Saturday - March 20th

and yes . . . it is the same day as our
Seabold Vintage Market!!!



15% off everything in the store!!!
(except a few consignment pieces)

The sale includes . . .
one of my favorite sofas ever!



one of our
Seabold Vintage Market Sofas . . .

all dressed up in
Bainbridge Blues fabric . . .

Stop in . . . and look around . . . I am sure you will find something wonderful!!

To see more of Embellish - you can go here and here . . .

see you soon!!!

xoxo . . . liz

Embellish
(Bainbridge Island)

285 Winslow Way East
Bainbridge Island, WA.
(206) 780-2592

Tues. - Sat. (11-5)
Sunday (12-4)
Monday (closed)

Opening Flea . . .

A few sneek peeks . . .



Seabold Vintage Market's
Opening Flea . . .



Saturday - March 20th . . .

for more info . . . click here.

Hope to see you there!!

xoxo . . . liz