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2nd Saturdayz Market in Seattle Tomorrow

I so look forward to each "Second Saturdayz"... it's a fabulous Flea Market held the second Saturday of every month. The show promoters Deb and Linda are really talented gals and another one of my favs, Retreat (Deb and Bob Kennedy) will be there too. Check out the new 2nd Saturdayz website.

Mint Oreo Brownies

Ingredients for Brownies: brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, 1 1/2 cups of crushed mint Oreos (reserve 1/2 cup frosting)

For Mint Frosting: vanilla frosting, green food dye, 1/2 cup crushed mint Oreos, peppermint extract

For brownies: Crush a cup of mint Oreos.

Follow the directions on the brownie mix.

After you get everything mixed together

Add the crumbled mint Oreos.

Chocolate-y deliciousness. Bake according to directions on box.

For frosting: mix vanilla frosting with 1/2 cup crushed mint Oreos, a teaspoon of peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring.

 

Wait for brownies to completely cool and frost.

And for a more *grown up* version: Follow directions on brownie box and line a mini muffin tin with muffin cups. Mix in a cup of Oreos and bake according to instructions.

Bite sized goodness.

Linking up here.

For Your Datebook: Jonathan Adler in Seattle

Fun, funky, crafty and chic...

That's Jonathan Adler.  

The iconic home accessories designer, potter, TV personality and author will be signing copies of his new book Happy Chic Colors at the Downtown Seattle Nordstrom on Friday November 12th,12-2.

You can see some of his products here.

Check out his website too.

For Your Datebook: Fun November Events

     

Hello!  Below are some fun antique/craft/junque events coming up this month in Western Washington:

 Pickering Barn Christmas Craft Show November 4-6 (Issaquah)

"Join us in a festive 1800's barn filled with thousands of handcrafted Christmas and year-round decor made by over 95 of the Northwest's finest crafters and artisans."

Directions and Info:  www.countrycreation.blogspot.com

Starving Housewives Echo Falls Holiday Home and Gift Show Nov 9-13 (Snohomish)

"Over 70 booths, easy parking, quality and variety."

Directions and Info:  www.starvinghousewives.com

Holiday Boutique at The Hollywood Schoolhouse Nov 11-14 (Woodinville)

Great crafts

Directions:  www.hollywoodschoolhouse.com

2nd Saturdayz on November 13th (Seattle)

"So many surprises, such seasonal goodness, and most importantly great vendors with the best Junk around."

Directions and Info:  http://2ndsaturdayz.blogspot.com

Vasa Park Christmas Craft Show on November 18-20th (Bellevue)

"The show is Eastside's largest and most popular craft show. The organizers fill the building with thousands of hand crafted Fall decor, country, primitive, and Victorian decor, garden art, gourmet foods and much more. In the Spring they also use the outside for garden items. FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING.  A craft show in a festive holiday setting filled with thousands of handcrafted Christmas and Thanksgiving trimmings, home decor, personal accessories, unique gifts and delicious foods made by over 90 crafters."

Info:  www.countrycreation.blogspot.com

Let me know if you go and find some treasures!

Ruffles and Rust Event Tomorrow

Hi,

I just got a sneak peak at all the goodies that will be at Ruffles and Rust tomorrow:

 
And I think that if you happen to be in Western Washington on Saturday 10/23... 

You must go!

Here are just a few of the splendiferous (note: I thought I made that word up, but it is a real word!) things that you'll find there. 

  Joyworks
 
 
 Trendi Wendi

 Tippy Stockton

 Bella Country

LuLuz

Circle Creek Home

Go to Ruffles and Rust if you can.  You're sure to find a treasure... or two... or three...

Weekend Report

Hi Friends!

It was a happy, busy weekend.

A soccer game, birthday party, date night, fine art show and antique show.

My assistant attended the Sand Point Antique and Design Market show with me.  She fell in love with this little vanity and helped to attract all sorts of shoppers to this booth.

It was a lot of fun.

And there's another show-- 2nd Saturdayz, at the same location coming up in November:

I'm really excited about this one too.  

 
One of the vendors/organizers of 2nd Saturdayz, Lulu, is a wonderful creative soul.

I always looks forward to seeing her stuff, like this piece.

Speaking of stuff, I've been spending some quality time with some newspaper and a wreath form.

I am hoping to post the project later today.

Have a beautiful day!

 

For Your Datebook: Fun Events

Hello Hello!  There are some fun events going on that I want to share with you...

The Mercer Island Thrift Shop is located on swanky Mercer Island, WA where many Microsoft millionaires live (Mr. Paul Allen is a resident).  If you live in the area, it's worth a stop.

And... Barn House is back this weekend

Barn House and Tarte Present

 A Very Special Fall Harvest Celebration

September 25th (near Battleground, Wa)

Featuring Special Guests Auntie Joy, Bella Shabby, Bernadette Breau, Camas Antiques, Cottage Lights, Flutterby, Katherine's Folie, Kindred Roses, Little Cottage, Madison Park, Maison Douce, Out of the Tulies, Sara, Sparrow

Sounds like big Barn House fun!

This next event is on October 2nd in Nipomo, CA and it looks fabulous... Remnants of the Past

 

Visit the Remnants of the Past Blog for more info.  Guess who the special guest is?  Rachel Ashwell!

And... on October 10th

What will you find there?

     "Antique garden furniture and other art, old and loved linens, French Country, planters, primitives, Native American art, used and unabused furniture, estate and consume jewelry. Find the unpredictable and the unexpected."  Fun!

 Where's THE place to be on October 22 and 23?

Ruffles and Rust

More details on the Come Junk with Us blog.  This two-day event is in Monroe, WA.

 And, back to Seattle for a FUN-raiser that also helps others

The Glitter Sale  is on Saturday & Sunday

November 13 & 14, 2010

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Happy Friday!