The Land of Tarte
 Road Trip!





Have you ever been to a Queen of Tarte Sale?
I hadn’t either.  Until yesterday.

I had been to lots of sales where Ms. Thang (aka Queen of Tarte) had been at like:

but never at an actual barn burner of a sale at her actual beautiful castle/barn.


It was a full house right when the doors opened

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King of Tarte’s mother had baked some of the most beautiful Valentine’s Day cookies.  On top of beautiful they were GOOOOOOOOOD!  I couldn’t stay out of them.
It’s possible I won’t be invited back unless I can prove that I have eaten first before attending.
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 My pictures are never good and I promise if I ever go again I’ll drag Amber from Tres Birds Photography with me to do the photos.

My pictures just don’t do The Queen of Tarte justice, but you get a little bit of an idea of what is goin on here.
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Crown of many different themes
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This was a really fantastic sale.  It put me on sensory overload.
Queen of Tarte has it all goin on.
Visual
Smell
and
Taste
What more does a girl need?



On my way home from this sale I had lots of time (4 hours to be exact) to think and reflect on the past 2 years that got me to this sale.

When I first started going to these shows a couple years ago I knew nobody.
I only read the blogs.
Lisa at A Thing For Roses was the first person I met. Then it was was Isabel from Masion Douce, then Joy from Auntie Joy and the Boys of Barn House.
From there on ………I was greeted with open arms ( literally, a hug and a “I’m so happy to see you”) every time. 
Each time I went to a sale, a craft workshop, or a shopping excursion I always met someone new.  After awhile they were introducing me to new friends that were in my neighborhood.  Blogland is a small small world!

I was so attracted to how these talented people had met all through the love of junkin, decorating and crafting.   What even impressed me more was how they all helped each other.  They wanted everyone to be successful at what he or she was doing. If someone had some notoriety, and idea, or something fun going on they all were excited for that person and did whatever they could to help.
It got me all choked up every time I witnessed it.   I wanted to be part of it.  I wanted to help. 
When you can’t sew, you don’t have a eye for decorating, and a glue gun isn't’ your friend you’re pretty limited on what you can do. You’re not usually the first person they call to come help.
One day over cocktails a friend said “I really would love to go to some of these places you are always going to but I don’t have anyone to go with”


That’s when a big giant light bulb went off…….Why don’t I take  ladies just like you to sales they normally wouldn't’ go to?


They have all been so supportive in getting our first trips off to a great start.
Now with  my big Superbowl of all trips coming up, do you know what all these friends I have met over the last couple years have done for me?


Get the tissue!

They have circled the wagons and said “what can we do to help?”
They all rallied behind my idea for an antique show where people can find out about The Farm Chicks
Junk Junket while shopping with some of their favorite vendors.


The Collection was organized

CJWU Sale Poster Final

Who is attending you ask?
Junkies- Sisterhood of Traveling Junk
Mary Larsen (of Annies on First)
Town Hall Antiques

Just to name a few.


This is going to be a great show!
Join  the Come Junk With Us fan page on Facebook
or
Become a follower on Come Junk With Us for all the
latest details about the upcoming show
and
The Junk Junket to Farm Chicks.

You don't want to miss any of these details!

I got some fantastic news last week straight from Farm Chicks.
I will soon be sharing this little bit of information with everyone.
In fact I would bet you can hear me screaming it from my rooftop!
Big Announcment!!!!! January 26, 2010
Come Junk With Us will be hosting a sale!



I  know! 
We are really excited also. 


When first approached with this idea I was a little skeptical.  Working with some of these really talented ladies and guys  is intimidating.   But then me, myself and I had a meeting where we all agreed…… “ either jump in and learn to swim or just stand here on the dock where you can keep wishing you could swim!” 
What’s it gunna be?
Learn to swim!
CJWU Sale Poster Final
 Come Junk With Us
Presents
The Collection
A Vintage Inspired Flea Market

Friday March 5th
Early Bird Shopping from 5 pm - 8 pm
$10 entry
Gift bags for the first 30 people
Door prize drawings

Saturday March 6th 
8 am - 4 pm
$8 entry
Gift bags for the first 30 customers
Prize drawings every hour


Location
Knights of Columbus Hall
Bothell-Everett Hwy
Bothell WA
Cash Sale



Come Junk With Us will also have a booth where you can purchase tickets to the upcoming Farm Chicks Junk Junket.

We have some really great vendors coming to this event.
You have seen them at
White House Antiques
Town Hall Antiques

Just to drop a few names at who’s going to be there;
(who is the food extraordinaire at Barn House events
and will be offering fabulous lunches)

Girlz Gone Glam
The Weathered Rose
Just to name a few of the vendors participating.


Your favorite vendors, bloggers, and shop owners will be handing out coupons for a discount entry for the Saturday show.
Stay tuned. We will be giving out that information as it comes in.



For sure you will be able to get on right here!

CJWU 5 Coupon

Just click and print!
Trouble with that? Email us

Bring it to the show and receive a $5 entry
Must have your coupon
More details coming
about the upcoming
Junk Junket to The Farm Chicks Show


Make it a girls weekend!
Or
A weekend get away with your significant other.
We can give you all kind of places to visit while you’re here.
I have arranged discount hotel accommodations
$79 a night
Call them up and tell them your with Come Junk With Us and they will hook you up!

Would rather bring the RV? 
I got that information for you also.
Lake Pleasant RV Park
$44 a night full hook ups.
Call them and let them know your with
Come Junk With Us


There are lots of
Wineries
great shopping
Fabulous eating places
In my neighborhood.

I’ll hook you up for a great weekend!