Spring Island Chicks Show in Anacortes!

Just home from Working at Joyworks today (Sunday) and finally gearing down after the "Island Chicks" Show in Anacortes yesterday!

We had a Great Show! I think everyone had a good time! Here are a few photos from my little booth...

Mostly neutrals, aqua and "old Lady Pink."

Had a stack of Vintage Suitcases,,,,,with a vignette in the top one.............

some headbands/fabric rosette's and Vintage jewelry.............

Fabulous Show!! I had SO much fun, on So many levels and went home with a LOT less than you see here!!

Perhaps I should have waited to post when I was a bit LESS tired,,,,,,,,but have a busy week ahead around HOME and working on my Fall Event, " A Scoop of Vintage!" Can't wait to share more with you all!!!


Before I end this post, I have to say that MOST of what made this event SO amazing, were the people!! The best Promoters for the show! (Jo and Jackie), the Amazing Vendors that worked SO hard, the Food that was Fabulous for US and the shoppers (Gere-a Deli) The great Friends that stopped by, shopped and Supported us All!! And for me, most of all, my dear friend Linda Jensen, who "had my back," made me laugh, thought of things that I'd forgotten, took charge at times AND helped me with anything I needed help with!! I am Blessed to call her "Friend!"

(On our way home, in the Skagit Valley, Linda, My "Rock Star" friend!!)


Happy Trails...........hope you are all well!!
Hugs, Love and a "Chickie" Bus!!
Shell

Island Chicks

Getting Ready for Spring Island Chicks Show!

Getting ready for the Island Chicks Show on Saturday, April 27th! Hope to see you locals there!! Always love doing this show, but this time, I fear, it will be a bit sad/hard because I won't have my "Mary Girl" there. She is undergoing Chemo, each week again. And her spirit is Good! But the tumor cannot be removed.....apparently just held in "Check". So I hold my breath,,,,,,,,and each day, each conversation, each moment is a GIFT!

I know personally that this is how we all need to live our lives. In light of recent tragedies and disasters, that is the ONLY true way we can live.

On that note, I'll just say that I wish you the Best in every moment, every encounter,,,,,for we never know. But I DO know that these adversities and challenges bring out the best in so many. And for that I thank God. There ARE smiles/hope and kindnesses in our lives in these hard times.......I think it is important to focus on THAT!!

Hugs, love and a "Bus" on the Cheek of Gratitude for the Good in life!
Shell

My first Event!! So excited!!

I will be Hosting my first Vintage Event on September 7th, at "Snoqualmie Ice Cream." 25+ Vendors and an "Ice Cream Social."

More info to follow, but I'm so honored and pleased to have an event on site of one the Premier hand made Ice cream sites on their adjacent "Mini-farm!"

I'll have my own Graphics shortly, but in the meantime, love this fun image!! Will keep you all posted!!

Hugs, love and a "Sweet Bus!"
Shell

Easter Fave,,,,,,,,

Hi all! Hope you are having a great start to Spring and had  a lovely Easter!! I'm behind on posting,,,,,,and hope to get more active again in the days to follow. It's been a busy time of year,,,and I will finally have some time for Crafts/Postings/Junk shares, etc.

Yesterday, I made a family fave,,just me and my youngest for Easter Brunch, but we had a great time,,,,and I made these.....I posted several years ago, but thought you might like the recipe, especially NOW, if you have left over HAM,,,,or Turkey Ham!!

 

 You will need:

Ham OR Turkey Ham

Mayo

Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese

Fresh Asparagas

Swiss Cheese,,,,,,,Sliced

 Fresh French Bread

Butter

Pre-Cook Asparagas

Mix Diced Ham (or Turkey Ham) with Mayo,,,,,,,,,,about the consistency you would make Tuna

Add Fresh Grated Parmesan

Butter ONE side of sliced French Bread 

Broil those sides until lightly browned. 

Turn bread slices over and dollop generously  with Ham mixture.

Add pre-cooked asparagas (2-3 stems each)

Add a slice or two of Swiss Cheese.

Place Baking Sheet of sandwiches under the Broiler and Brown until Cheese melts. 

Enjoy!

Will catch up soon!

Hugs and love

Shell

 

Card holders......Vintage postcards

I have loved Vintage postcards longer than I can remember. And so does/has my Mary girl. She recently sent me an envelope full of the most AMAZING "Souvenir" Postcards. They are from the 1900's and generally left a space for people to write on the image, "Souvenir from".....and the sender would fill the Place they were in the blank.


A couple of months ago, with my love for vintage wooden thread spools, I found that if I wrapped a wire and stuck it in a thread spool, it made a fun holder for Vintage postcards, Photos, etc,

Take a STURDY piece of wire and wrap it around a pencil to create 3 loops. Cut and insert into a Vintage thread spool.  That's it! You don't have to glue,etc. And it will hold paper images.

You can stack the wooden spools for Height. ..............

I've always loved these Vintage Postcards, including the message on the backside! ("The wheat is in." We have a new cow. The weather is getting better, etc.)

Feel free to use this "Card Holder idea." But I'd love it if you share either images OR Messages your read on the back!!

I got about 30 of these from my Mary girl. It was both with Joy and Sadness. Joy because she KNOWS how much I would enjoy them, and sadness that she is parting with them. I will share other images here and on Pinterest  (Under Shell's Favorites). 

I hope your week is going well. Truly I am taking it one day at a time right now. These last couple of days have been a gift. Sun, rest and comfort. 

May you find Joy and comfort in the little things!

Hugs, love and a "Bus!"
Shell

Looking forward to doing this show again next month!! If you are local, Mark your Calendars!!

I know we are ALL looking forward to Spring! It's just Days away, even if we have to wait a bit for the Sun, the Flowers and the HOPE of new beginnings!!

Hugs and Love and a "Bloomin' Bus!"
Shell