Three French Hens & Black Friday Ads

We had the privilege of participating in the Three French Hens Holiday Market a few days ago.  It was such a lovely event.  Carolers wandered around Friday evening...

One vendor was selling bags of evergreen - a wonderful, Christmas-y scent greeted us right at the door.

Of course, Traci, Mark and Monica had a gorgeous display.

We had fun with Jennifer Rizzo next to us.

And I was delighted when Elizabeth Maxon bought our Salon mirror but I was even more delighted that I finally got to talk with her in person. What a beautiful lady.

I hope that you are enjoying your short work week!

Don't forget to visit French Cupboard's online Holiday Market this weekend.  You can shop 24/7!

Click HERE to preview Black Friday ads for most of the major chains.

Thank you, Father, for YOU.  Thank you for our families, our friends and our freedoms. Thank you for all the inspiration our eyes can handle here in blogland.  Thank you for the mom and pop boutiques that are braving the economy and still creating handmade gifts.  Thank you for your bounty!

Longing...

 After months of sales... creating, loading the trailer, setting up shop and visiting with so many wonderful friends... I am longing for home.  For the first time in my life I can't wait for the long Winter.  

I can't wait to snuggle with my children (note the price tag on my boy's forehead, placed there by his older brother), feather the nest and curl up with a pile of good books (or, with my Nook app).  I can't wait to rearrange furniture, make curtains, simmer a pot of homemade soup.

The cabinet that I have been getting visitation rights with is finally off lay-away and I'm ready to fill it up with handmade pretties and homeschool projects.  (Check out the old mirror!  LOVE that!)

Just a couple more holiday sales and I may even be a regular blogger again.  =)

Have a beautiful weekend!

Christmas at the Chick Barn

(Holiday Lace Banners) 

The Blessing Farmhouse is bursting at the seams!

We are getting ready for all the holiday barn sales coming up in the next few weeks.  This weekend we will be at the Kane County Flea Market in the Poultry Bldg (aka: The Chick Barn).  We are loading up our space with handmade holiday gifts and Mr. Blessing will have a new stock of vintage furniture pieces!  I'll try to post some photos over the next couple of days of some of the things that you can expect to see this weekend.  Here are few...

( A sweet variety of handmade tags) 

 (Simply Beautiful Lace Accessories for you and/or your home.  Inspired entirely by my fav designer, Magnolia Pearl.  The beauty is in the simplicity and versitility)

 (Gloves with built-in ruffly cuffs - love these!)

(Gift Toppers / Tree Trim)

(As requested, Ruffle Leg Warmers in cream & black)

And to top it all off, we get to be next to Traci and Mark.  They will have an amazing Christmas display.

Please come by and visit us as we kick off the Christmas season in the "The Chick Barn".