Spring Vintage Market Photos









Stunned!  I was completely stunned.  Taken aback.  Breathless.  It was that amazing! 
We had lines of shoppers out the door and photographers shooting the displays for an upcoming book.  God gave us the most lovely weather.  And I discovered that not only are the vendors talented artists, they can also run the counter, balance books, bake and do customer service like you wouldn't believe.  They were amazing in how they made the shoppers feel welcome and still watched over my family and our home.  It was definitely an example of "good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over"!

At the end of the two days one thing stood out to me in particular.  It wasn't exhaustion, though I think we were all about ready to fall over. It wasn't the quantity of sales, though we are SO grateful to each one of you that came out (I couldn't believe it when I heard that shoppers even traveled from many states away to visit our sale)! It wasn't that I got to meet the family that lived in my house for 30 years, though that was over the top cool!  What stood out to me was how this group of women ministered to each other and to those around them.  As I walked from room to room and visited with those outside, what I saw and over-heard was women lifting each other up, offering help, praying with each other and sharing experiences.  We were so blessed to be with each other.  I was blessed.  Honored to have been a part of it.  Stunned!  Truly stunned!

13 comments:

  1. That is fantastic!!! Congratulations!
    XXX Ido

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  2. It sounds like it came from the top down!! Grateful, helpful hosts lead to grateful, helpful everyone else! So sorry I missed it :-(

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  3. You know, I have so many of these same items scattered all over my house and my farm. Now, because of you, I am motivated to put it all together again in a beautiful way. Many thanks

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  4. Wow Polly!!!
    I am so excited for you, I just got a real sense of excitement when I read your post....what an awesome blessing your received!

    Be Blessed,
    Cindy♥

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  5. Polly,
    Thank you again.A true pleasure meeting you and other bloggers.You are all so talented.Love my new treasures that found a new home here at my cottage.
    Blessings,
    Anne

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  6. Sounds like many wonderful memories were made ~ so happy for your successful weekend!

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  7. Congratulations! What an array of goodies. I can see why there was a line out the door! xo Diana

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  8. LoVed all the pics Polly!*!*! OMG!*!*! ~ looks like you turned the inside of your home into a ViNtaGe Market!!! Where did you go with "all your personal stuff"... Happy for all you ladies that it was such a success... Isn't it such a GREAT feeling when it all comes together & they're LINED-UP-AT-THE-DOOR...
    Jeanine Burkhardt

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  9. Thank-you for your incredible kindness, for sharing your lovely home, and for allowing me to be a small part of what I hope will be come a "semi-annual" event. I had a wonderful time!!!! xo

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  10. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!
    As in amazing merchandise, amazing displays...and amazing grace. This is the way it's supposed to be.
    Deb
    P.S. You know...you could just jet on down to Texas and do that to my tent...just saying. I'd love to have that spirit under my tent.

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  11. Hey Girlie...
    It was awesome! What a blessing from the weather to the wonderful women of God I got to spend time with.
    Thank you again for all that you are and do.
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  12. just amazing -you are so creative Polly ~

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  13. Great pics. so fun.

    I actually had your site bookmarked for chalk board paint recipe, but cannot find it. (just bookmarked your blog, not the post)=(

    can you aim me in the right direction??

    blessings
    barbara jean

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