Something very special happened here this last weekend . . .
for me . . . for my family . . . and for our little community here on
Bainbridge Island . . .
You see . . . it started out so simply . . .
we invited the Barn House Boys - Joe and Jermonne . . .
to come and be a guest vendor at our little Seabold Vintage Market
to help rock our little Island School House - just down the road from where I live . . .
And boy . . . let me tell you . . . did they ever ROCK our Old School House!!!
( just look at these photos!!! )
It was truly Over The Top . . . because that is what these boys do . . .
always fresh, always beautiful . . . and their customers absolutely love what they do!!!
This time was no exception!!!
How truly lucky we were to have them here!!
. . . . . .
Many people do not know that our vendors are limited
to a very short time frame of only 2 hours to set up their booths.
That is two hours from the minute you pull up your truck . . .
to the moment the doors are opened!!
Many vendors get a bit nervous about that kind of time frame . . .
which I completely understand . . .
But . . .
Not the Boys . . . instead - they embraced it!!
Photos Credit - Michael Jardine / Qamera
Everyone working side by side . . . all with the same goal in mind . . .
to bring really great vintage - displayed beautifully to our amazing customers!!!
There is not much time to chit chat . . . instead - we had a party later!! :)
It takes a bit of trust and hard work
to make this happen here at our little school house
and let me tell you . . . it is always worth it!!
Photos Credit - Michael Jardine / Qamera
The customers were lined up like never before . . .
they knew the boys always bring their best to their shows . . .
The Sun came out and stayed out . . .
( I believe this may have been my mom's idea!! )
and it truly ended up being a perfect day . . .
yes - the lines were a little long . . .
and yes - it was a bit crowded for a while . . .
( we are working on some ideas for next time . . . )
but there was great vintage . . . there were smiles on peoples faces . . .
and it felt like a community . . .
from cute babies . . . to kids having fun . . . to dogs enjoying the sun . . .
and customers buying a bit of vintage . . .
while enjoying one of Meagan's famous cupcakes!!
I love our local community . . . and I love our vintage community
I love our vendors . . .
and especially love and so appreciate our wonderful and loyal customers!!!!
people have always said . . . I should make it bigger . . . change it up . . .
but . . .
I guess I am kind of old-fashioned that way . . .
I know we are not the biggest or the fanciest . . . but we love what we do . . .
and we try very hard to give a little LOVE back . . .
and for me personally - that is what it is all about!!!
Joe and Jermonne understand all of this . . .
they "GET" all of this . . .
they truly understand what it is that we are trying to do with our little market . . .
and thank goodness that they "get" me as well :)
for all of this I am truly grateful!!!
I could go on and on about how much I love these two men . . .
and tell you from top to bottom how much they truly mean to me . . .
how they have touched my heart . . . and how much they inspire me . . .
I have been giddy for over a month now . . . from when they first said "yes" to the show . . .
to their first text message the boys sent me on their way up . . .
to long conversations . . .
to great meals together with family . . . and with close friends . . .
for me personally . . .
it was more than I could have ever imagined . . .
it was one of those very special moments in my life . . .
one that will always be with me!!
I truly feel blessed . . . and very, very happy!!!
Photos Credit - Michael Jardine / Qamera
here with the very sweet . . . and very talented Joe . . .
I simply adore him!!!
photo credit - Lara Blair images - with her permission!!
And here is our sweet Jermonne with our sweet friend Kim . . .
and yes - I adore each of them as well!!!
( This photo is actually from last years Barn House Flea . . .
but I had to include it here - as I adore both of them . . .
and the feeling behind the picture is exactly how we were all feeling that day . . . )
( Thank you Lara for your permission to use this photo!! )
Lara Blair Images
Yes . . . it truly was a LOVE fest . . .
and I personally loved every minute of it!!! :)
They will always have a special place in my heart . . .
and even though I already miss them . . .
I am counting the days until their next Market . . .
especially their Flea in July . . . something you definitely do NOT want to miss!!
Thank you to all of those who come out and support our shows . . .
and especially for giving Barn House a big warm welcome
to Bainbridge Island!!!
LOVE and HUGS to ALL of you!!
xoxo - liz
More photos
HERE
on the BARN HOUSE facebook page!!!
"like" them . . . to get all the latest info :)
and on their blog . . .
www.barnhousebh.com
also . . . our two sweet friends posted on the day . . .
Kim's post . . . - and -
Michael's post . . .
Photos Credit on this post go primarily to
Michael Jardine/Qamera . . .
Lara Blair images . . .
and also to
Barn House as noted above!
( I was having way too much fun and forgot to take many pictures - lol )
