The Rusty Clover

I would like to introduce you to Katy of Rusty Clover and of Tumbleweed & Company.  I looked through all my photos and realized that I do not have ONE picture of Katy by herself.  Katy always is in the background or photo bombing! 

Where do I start with Katy....  Over the top talented, creative, thinks outside the box, finds the coolest things, lots of fun and one of the kindest woman I know.  You never know what she will bring to a show.  Please welcome Katy!!!

Antiques from Memory Lane

 

Nancy of Antiques from Memory Lane was a customer of mine for many years and now a veteran dealer of Remnants.  Nancy collections of vintage fabric, buttons and her handmade creations are beautiful.  Here is Nancy...

  1.  What is the funniest item that you have purchased at an antique show or flea market and why?

The funniest item I've purchased....not really funny, but fun!  A dealer (store) Don & I frequent in Renton Washington always passes on good deals to us when we come in.  He pointed out a rather ugly vase and said "It books for $1800.  I've had it in my store for 5 years. I'll give it to you for a little over what I bought it for and you can try it in your market.". 

So I bought the ugly vase for $185 & sold it in my shop when I was at Old Edna for $1200!    The nice shop owner, (and we've gotten many other terrific deals from him). St Charles Place, Renton, WA.

2.  If you had to leave your home immediately because of a natural disaster, what would be the first collection you would grab and why?

What collection of mine would I grab first if I had to leave quickly...?? I've always had an affinity for buttons, lace & antique textiles.  Just last week while clearing out our parents home I came across a little draw string bag made of silk, dress velvet & lace which I made for my mother-in-law when I was a very young woman.  I realized at that moment how deep & enduring this marriage has been: my love for vintage textiles.  It's my passion & I cannot keep my hands off an old piece of fabric.   Still, in an emergency I'd probably walk away with my animals and family photo's.  :-)

3:  If you were to write a book about your life, what would the title be and why?

The title of my book?  My Lifelong Quest to Find Quiet Time.  :-). Like every other woman no doubt.

Please welcome Nancy!

xoxo

Judy

San Luis Obispo Home Show

Each year, my husband and I pick a project that we want to tackle around our home. I always like to do the visual pretty projects and Stephen always goes to the list of priority items. Somehow I need to find that priority list and destroy it and replace it with my pretty projects list. ☺Last year, our project was our fences since they were all falling down. This year, the project I wanted to tackle was our fireplace wall since we spend so much time in our cozy living room. Stephen was easy to convince on this project since I know how much he LOVES his fires so it was easy to get him on board with this "pretty" project.

I am very excited for this weekend because the San Luis Obispo Home Show is going on September 22nd and 23rd. This show offers great resources, tips, seminars and ideas on building, decorating, and organizing your home. I am hoping to find the perfect stone for the face of our fireplace and who knows what other projects that I might be able to convince Stephen to do!

The San Luis Obispo Home Show is also having a fabulous sweepstakes to win a 2012 Mercedes Benz here. Definitely have to be there to enter for this one!

They will also be featuring their Gourmet Garden with local wineries and restaurants sampling their finest products. This will sure to be a hit with Stephen and will keep him busy while I am tackling my "pretty" to do list!

Hope to see you there!

xoxo