Fun Fall Events

This weekend we will be at the Kane County Flea Market (Poultry Bldg), selling all kinds of handmade things but if you aren't in the Chicago area, you can still shop lots of sweet handmade harvest items!  French Cupboard is hosting a Handmade Harvest Blog Party.  You can share your own items while you visit too!  Click HERE for more info.

And next weekend is one of my favorite sales!  Mr. Blessing and I will be the NaDa Very Prairie Holiday event.  Please, please come by and see us.  You'll love the farm, the prairie, the art classes, the vendors!  Click HERE for more info.

White Wednesday - The Boho Ball

 After we delivered our items to the Na-Da shop area last Thursday afternoon, we headed to a nearby shop -  Moxie.  We were supposed to be looking for our Boho Ball dresses but I was distracted.  They had a hanging lamp that I was absolutely smitten with. 

It was all ruffles!  About the length of a size 10 strapless dress.

Yep, I wore a lamp shade to the Boho Ball.  Hey, I'm not the only one that's worn a lampshade at a party!  But I might be the only one that's worn a lampshade TO a party.

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Na-Da Vendor Photos

 

I thought I'd share a  few of the vendors items from Na-Da...

Above:  Gypsy Brocante Bags.  Jill also had a great selection of hand dyed gypsy slips, crochet tops and jewelry.

Jennifer Rizzo is such a talented artist!  She had some lovely pieces of art there as well as these gorgeous chairs.

Jeanne Oliver had a great line of dresses, ruffle pillows and ruffle bags (I snagged one of her bags before the sale and I LOVE it!)

Jeanne also did a collage art class.  I peeked in and it was packed!  I can't wait to see what some of the bloggers in the class created.  I'm sure they'll post photos.

I loved the lace garlands that Anne Marie made.  I wish I had a better photo of it but you can see one draped from the fence down onto the bench.

Beth Quinn brought a huge selection of jewelry designs.  I totally admire the detail of her work.

I didn't get an opportunity to meet all of the vendors that were outside of our shop area but here are a few photos...  Above:  Traci (Whimsy) and Mark (Room 363) had an amazing display.  

Denise's Adornments

Hot House Market

Chippy Shabby

Midwest Living came out to cover the sale!

And Fifi was there for the book signing. I wish I could express how sweet she is.  There are so few people in the world that are as well known as she is and still big hearted and generous.  I just adore her for who she is and, of course, like anyone who meets her, I'm in awe of her design "eye".

Tomorrow I'll share the unusual outfit that I wore for the "Boho Ball".   Thanks for sharing a few moments here.  Have a beautiful Tuesday!

Pictures from Na-Da

 It was a GLORIOUS weekend!  

Anne Marie and Jason created a lovely backdrop for the Spring Na-Da Farm Sale.  Although after the sale we had some serious storms come through, the bad weather held off.  It was amazing to meet so many new friends and to have a moment to talk with return shoppers.  It was beautifully busy so I didn't get tons of photos but I thought I'd share a few...

 

 Just inside the barn.

  Food Table

The centerpiece held baby chicks!

  

 Fifi's book signing area.

 The hanging lamps that Anne Marie made were stunning!

 I think my favorite area was the bloggers's tent.  It was breath-taking!

One of the little shoppers was really enjoying the daybed so I just had to snap a quick picture.

In the next post I'll take you inside to see some of the vendors items but today I think I'm going to do a lot of nothing... or maybe just a project or two.  I have all kinds of project ideas after being so inspired by these amazing gals!

Jeanne Oliver Class at Na-Da!

It's almost here!

Less than a month now until the Spring Na-Da Farm Sale and I'm just overflowing with anticipation!

 We're running in circles getting ready!

 

 (an outside view from the Fall, 2010 sale)

And we just got word that Jeanne Oliver (formerly A Bushel & a Peck) is going to be at the Spring sale teaching a mixed media class!  If you're thinking of coming in for the sale, you should definitely plan to be here for the class.  All the supplies are provided and you'll leave with a complete painting!!  You can check out the details here.

And, of course, Fifi will be there signing her new book too!  And speaking of the lovely Miss Fifi.... Well, that's another story altogether.  I'll  have to tell you in a separate post...

(aren't I wicked?!)

Nada Spring!

 I can't believe we are gearing up for the Spring NaDa Farm Sale! 

I'm so excited to be part of this great show.  And it IS a show!  The displays are right up there with Marburger and the vendors this season are amazing.   



I'm STUNNED that I am counted among them!  And beyond delighted that the theme for Spring is  romantic, bohemian, gypsy, farmgirl!!  We have moved to the BIG barn this season so there will be even more to browse.

If you are in the Chicago area, mark your calendar and plan to come by and visit us.  If you are coming from out of town, there are affordable accomodations nearby (just email myself or Anne-Marie at NaDa).   Pack a fun bohemian outfit for the Boho Ball on Friday night.  And join us the next morning for a full day of shopping and getting to know fellow bloggers. 

Bring your copy of Fifi's Romantic Prairie Style because FIFI WILL BE THERE for a book signing!

 And lastly, the one thing that you don't want to forget that weekend is your camera (and maybe some mad money)! 

NaDa Farm Fall Event

It was quite possibly the most lovely event that I've had the honor of participating in! Anne Marie was the hostess that every vendor hopes for and every shopper adores.

Bridgette's cottage came to life! There was so much to see - I can't possibly share it all but here are a few photos...

There were crowds lined up at the gate both days. It was thrilling for me as a vendor to see so many people excited to get in the barn. I think I was more excited than they were!

Anne hand wrote excerpts from the Bridgette story on the entryway curtains.

(You should've seen the state of the paper wreath the night before the sale. There were tattered book pages covering my living room!)

Jen from Sanctuary Arts is my barn sale hero. Each corner was a testament to the creativity that just bubbles over into everything she does. I was fortunate enough to get one of her dresses (I'll save those pictures for another post).

Of course I had to bring one of Parisenne Farmgirl's dried bouquets home with me.

Jordan the horse peeked in to say hello.

And one shopper returned over and over - She just couldn't get enough.


Mr. Blessing had to keep reminding me that we were not there to shop.

But I couldn't resist the rusty lamp frame. It's destined for a special corner in my house!

This was one outfit that required no sewing.

The petticoat chandelier was hard to part with. I so wanted to keep it at home but there was a perfect spot for it in Bridgette's boudior.


Mr. Blessing's arbor was darling with the chandelier hanging inside. He put that beauty together just 2 days before the sale. He's already talking about what his next project will be.




Every moment was lovely. I was so proud to be part of it all.


It was the kind of event that we almost hoped wouldn't end. As the sun was going down and the displays were bare, some of the gals sat at the table, exhaused and exhilirated - planning for the next event.

We weren't even a few hours out of the Fall sale before the ideas were flowing for Spring! Trust me - You won't want to miss it!