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

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.

Walk through the barn with me! 

 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.

 

Chandeliers everywhere!

Crown of many different themes

  Funky mixed with vintage

   I loved these paper flowers that were hanging every where.

Lots of fun Valentine’s Day stuff.  Most of it was gone before I could even get pictures of it.

Ms. Thang has done gone and developed herself a signature scent of candles  that is TO DIE FOR!  It’s so springy that it makes you want to bust out the flip flops and go buy daffodils or tulips.

I loved these pleated pillows.  Beautiful!

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?

Come Junk With Us was born!

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

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!

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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!

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!

 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

We have some really great vendors coming to this event.

You have seen them at

The Farm Chicks

Barn House

Sandpoint

Cranberry Cottage

White House Antiques

Town Hall Antiques

Funky Junk Sisters

Just to drop a few names at who’s going to be there;

Luluz

Auntie Joy

Junkies-A Sisterhood of Traveling Junk

Ma Graphics

Kathrine’s Folie

(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!

Just click and print!

Trouble with that? Email us

agirlnamedtimi@hotmail.com

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

Comfort Inn and Suites in Bothell

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!

 Good News Bad News

Let’s just get it over with right away.  That way it’s less painful.

We had to cancel the December 5th My Favs Junk Junket. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances we weren’t able to go on this Junk Junket Saturday. 

Very disappointing but the show must go on.

And on it will go!

I loved this picture.

I found it on over at  A Life’s Design

So here’s the good news……………………………

I’m so excited about it I can hardly stand it!

We have talked about it in the past but here it is. 

Right in time for Christmas

2010 Farm Chicks Junk Junket!

That’s right…You heard me!

June 4th 5th 6th  2010

Here’s the plan so far.  The details are still coming together………………………….

Leave Friday mid morning, get to Spokane, check into hotel, rest and freshen up, then head out for dinner. 

Saturday morning get up bright and early and be at Farm Chicks to be the first through the door.  Shop all day at Farm Chicks, return to hotel for some rest and freshen up.  Then we’ll go to dinner. 

Sunday morning get checked out of hotel, load up treasures on the bus, head over to Farm Chicks to make one last pass through, and then head home.  I will have more details of times, stops, and special offers as we get closer to the event.

You’re wondering “How much is this going to cost me Timi?”

Well, I’ll tell you…

$559 per person if you have someone to share a room with

$625 per person if you want your own room

These prices include your transportation, meals, show admissions, hotel, and all the usual Come Junk With Us exclusives.

Want to drive or fly into Seattle to join us?

We are working with on special hotel rates for you on Thursday night and Sunday night and shuttle service to and from SEATAC airport.

Contact us for more information.

Agirlnamedtimi@hotmail.com

We have had so much fun at The Farm Chick Shows over the years and I’m so excited to share this with a Bus load of new friends.

This is what we like to call a Junkers Religious Experience

Seating is limited and tickets will only be on sale until

April 30th, 2010

Over the next few months we will be planning other Junk Junkets and posting the information here.

We will also be blogging about The 2010 Farm Chicks Junk Junket details as they start coming together.

We’re excited to have you

Come Junk With Us!

My Fav's Junk Junket

Come join us for this special holiday Junk Junket where Come Junk With Us will be taking you to all my local haunts that are a mix of stores with beautiful new items and stores with fantastic treasures.

Let us take some of the hassle out of holiday shopping.

Don't fight traffic, don't look for a parking space, don't fight the crowds at the mall, and don't worry about a thing!

All you have to do is put on your comfy shoes, your eatin pants, bring your Christmas list, and we will do the rest.

Heck we'll even carry your packages for you!

We will be leaving from the Brick Yard Park and Ride on

December 5th at 7:45 am

From there we will be heading into Bothell, Mill Creek, and then to Historic Downtown Snohomish.

If you would like to come join us from out of town no problem!

I have arranged for hotel accommodations locally.

We will pick you up at the hotel!

A 4 star hotel has given me a great rate so that it doesn't put a big dent in your shoppin funds.

You know how I love a good deal!

Gather up your best shopping buddies and make it a girls weekend!

Come Junk With Us isn't just about junkin, it's about shoppin, havin a good time with friends, food, and laughing until your sides hurt.

Well, there are the prizes too!

I love to give away prizes!!!!!

This trip won't disappoint in the prize department. I'm working on giving away

a lot of My Favorite Things.

Yep, that's right!

Just like Oprah!

$75 per person

for an all inclusive day

So get yourself a seat reserved, join in on the holiday fun and

Come Junk With Us

All seat purchases are non refundable.

Come Junk With Us reserves the right to cancel any Junk Junket for any reason. If a Junk Junket is canceled by Come Junk With Us at that time money will be refunded for seats purchased.

Stay tuned.................information about

a 3 day Farm Chicks Junk Junket is coming!

Everyone got a beautiful rhinestone name tag. Not only does it make it easier for your new friends on the bus to know your name but it lets others know

Everyone got a shopping bag filled with goodies

Charm bracelet's, necklaces, Mary Jane's Farm Magazines, and coupons.

Lots of coupons!

And......

A personal box of Frost Doughnuts.

A couple of my favorites

Salted Caramel

and

Pumpkin spice


Early early early!

Everyone ready to go



Let the prize drawings begin!

The whole day was filled with gift giving.



Michelle won the first gift.

A very cute crown that Shelly from Bungalow Bling had made.

It was perfect since Michelle was on the bus because it was her birthday!


Cathy won the gift certificate from A Dozen Eggs.

We told her how wonderful Laura is and what a beautiful job she does on those hand iced cookies but Cathy is going to have to experience it.

Once she does..........

She will be hooked just like me!