Barn House "people" pictures . . .

I loved the Barn House Flea and . . .

all the vintage goods . . .

but most of all . . .

I loved the people!!

as they are certainly a very, very special group . . .

from the sweetest hosts, to the hardworking vendors,

to the most wonderful customers and to all the family and friends who

gathered on this very special day!!

lets start with one of the kindest men I have ever met . . .

Jermonne!!

just look at him . . . sweet, adorable, kind,

honest, warm, sincere . . . a very lovely man indeed!!

along side the very sweet Jermonne . . .
is Pam and Jane - who came all the way from Minnesota just for this Flea.

Yes - just for this particular flea market - can you believe it . . . well it is true!!

I met these two last year when I was a vendor at Farm Chicks . . .

and for me - they have been special friends ever since!!

(even if I see them only once a year!!)

and next up is sweet, sweet Joe . . .

I dare to say that he works harder than anyone I know

and he is amazingly talented to top it off!!

For me . . . he is a true artist and constantly inspires me!!

In fact . . . he worked so hard putting this wonderful show on . . .
that he just crashed like a baby in the arms of the queen when it was all over.

(I hear he isn't keen on the whole picture thing . . .

but I just love this series of photos below)



tired . . . very tired . . .



oh wait . . . is he waking up??



I do see a bit of a smile . . .



there he is - sweet, sweet joe!!



happy and content laying next to his good friend Cindy (the Queen of Tarte) . . .
the boy's favorite queen . . . and probably mine as well :)

One of the highlights for me this weekend was getting to know

Cindy a bit more . . .

she is a strong women, with a kind, independent and artistic soul . . .

in a few words . . . simply amazing!!

I truly feel lucky to have spent some time with her!!

Here is a picture of Kathrine (Kathrine's Folie) and her darling niece . . .

not only is Kathrine sweet and kind but this girl can bake and cook!!

You see - she is the one behind all those wonderful cupcakes,

chicken skewers, and salads . . . such amazing food . . .

and my favorite was the grilled jalapeno appetizers after the show!!

I started with one and then another - it was hard to stop as they

were soooo amazing!!

I am glad I had a chance to meet her . . .

and yes . . . she should really have a cookbook!!

and then there were all these cool gals at the flea . . .

new friends and old friends . . . such beautiful souls . . .

I so wish I had pictures of each and every one of them

but unfortunately only have a few . . .

first up . . .

my neighbors from last year at Farm chicks . . .

Lynn (GUND), Angela and Heather . . .

isn't this such a cute picture of the three of them!!!

and my new friend Lisa (A Thing For Roses). . .

she is exactly like I thought she would be - sweet as can be!!

and my new blogging friend Francisca

from the blog "Bee and Mason" who was also

the winner of my recent give-away!!

and then there were my very cool and extremely

talented barn neighbors . . .(Flutterby Farm)

Kim, Jessica and Madeline!!

Madeline even had a little lemonade stand near their booth . . .

(quite the entrepreneur!!)

My daughter Hattie (a few years younger) thought Madeline

was the coolest ever - as you can see! :)

and here is a picture of the two Hatties . . .

there seemed to be an instant friendship and

they spent most of the day trying to find the barn cats . . .

Here is Natalie's Hattie with one of them!!

(Love this picture!!)

and my all time personal favorite . . . my kids - Pierre and Hattie with the barn kittens! :)

This is one of my fondest memories of the Flea . . .

as my kids totally fell in love with these kittens

Having my family with me made these memories special . .

you see - they are my rock . . . my balance . . .

the ones that make me smile each and every day!!

Thank you again Joe and Jermonne . . .

as you are the ones who made this all possible!!

. . .

these are the types of memories that make up

a good life . . . a simple life . . . one worth remembering!!

Love and hugs to you both . . . you are truly the best!!

xoxo - liz

Barn House - July 31st!!!

Save the date . . .

July 31st - 201o !!



for one of the best Flea Markets ever
here in the Northwest!!!



You will find some of the very best vendors
with some of their very best vintage - ever . . .

and I feel so blessed and happy
to to have the opportunity
to be part of it!! :)

So please come join us for a fabulous day!!



Here is Joe and Jermonne from BarnHouse
along with their very special friend Cindy from Tarte.

Some of the most talented people I have met
in this crazy vintage world!!

I did a couple posts on each of them earlier in the year . . .
which you can check out here below . . .

post on Barn House

post on Tarte

For more information click here below . . .


(blog)

and here . . .


(on-line market)

you can also see them in the latest Sunset Magazine :)

I promise you will fall in Love . . . just like I did!!

So . . . put it on your calendars . . .
JULY 31st - 2010!!!

see you soon . . .

xoxo - liz

to the queen . . .

she walks to her own step . . .

and I really . . . really . . .

like that!!!

Her name is Cindy
and everyone knows her as the . . .
Queen of Tarte!!

I am pretty much fascinated by everything she does!!!
for one thing. . .



she is sweet and kind and is completely down to earth . . .



she is a free spirit,
(with her soul-mate Barry by her side)

has a bit of gypsy in her heart . . .



not to mention a bit of French in her soul!!!

I always love her blog music . . . and when I hear the song . . .
"Mercy". . .
her and her blog instantly come to mind as that is where
I first heard it!!



Cindy also has this great and wonderful dog . . . Jake!!

What more could she possibly possess??

well . . . let me tell you!!! :)

Cindy is incredibly and I mean incredibly talented
in everything she does!!

Especially when it comes to finding . . .
really great vintage!!!



Her Barn Sales are amazing,
creative and beautiful!!
(much more so than any picture can portray)

and guess what??

there is one happening tomorrow!!
yes - tomorrow!!



so "dream" tonight of something you desire . . .
and tomorrow it might just be yours . . .

I hear she has 3 trailer loads of fresh merchandise
at the barn this weekend!!

If you have a chance . . .
you should definitely check this out!!

Trust me when I say - it is absolutely 100 % worth the trip!!
(regardless of where you live!!)
My friend Deb and I went to the last one, did some serious shopping and . . .
had an absolutely wonderful time!!!

Saturday May 22nd
9am-2pm
20131 South End Road
Oregon City

See for yourself - you will be glad you did!!!

for more information . . . click here - queen of tarte

Photos from the Queen of Tarte's blog

and I believe the darling picture of Cindy's dog Jake . . .
was photographed by Isabel @ Maison Douce

another great blog!!

xoxo - liz