Spooky.........................

Here are some random shots from around the store. I stayed very late (early) fluffing on Sunday night (morning) and making room for all the new inventory that's coming in. I'm near brain death so these shall be caption-less!!

We've been enjoying busy days. If you haven't been in lately-make plans!!!

Best,

Cheri

For the Birds

I've been wanting to create something just for fun's sake and today-- I decided that I had the time! Then I thought " I'll share this on the blog". So here you go!

APPLE BIRD FEEDER

What you will need:

An apple, two 20" lengths of wire ( I used about 19g) and something else the birdies might enjoy. I had some ?millet? just laying around (!) so I decided to use that.

Some pliers, twine, and something else edible to string onto the wire. I was thinking cranberries but didn't have any (what kind of house do I run here???) so I used craisins!

Thread both wires through the apple so that....

they come out of the center in the bottom of the apple.

Use your pliers to curl up the end of the wires. this is decorative but will also stop the apple from sliding off. Kerplunk.

Back to the top of the apple. Twist the two wired together for a length, separate them and...

... string your cranberries, craisins, raisins -whatever -on to the wires and bend the ends of the wire into a sturdy hook.

Tie on millet-again whatever you found- and voila!!

Hang the creation in a tree so the little critters can find it. I'm curious to see what happens!

Bye for now,

Cheri

Halloween Sampling

It's more than 24 hours after our Sip & Shop and I'm still pooped!! We had an incredible, enthusiastic stream of Halloween enthusiasts all day long!! Hooray!! Thanks so much to you all for making the day such a success. I was home by six and asleep on the couch in front of a blaring History channel by about 6:45!!!! What an incredible life I lead........

I had to admit that we got several half shipments and orders that had been promised, that still didn't get here for Saturday. Plus, numerous orders that are spread out will be coming in over the next several weeks. SO!!! New merchandise arriving, hopefully, daily!

Here are a few shots from around the shop..unlabeled. I'm not sure I'm making any sense yet!!!
You can click on any of them to enlarge.

I'll post more after I get some good sleep!!

Best,

Cheri

Sip & Shop

We'll be putting out the champagne and cold sparkling cider for a Fall version of our "Sip & Shop" cocktails on Saturday, September 19. Add some little "nibblies" and lots of new merchandise and it's a sure bet for a good day. The first wave of Halloween will be out and fall touches will be everywhere. These are fun events you don't want to miss!!


SWITCH GEARS TO:

This is where we got to spend some time with friends over the long Labor Day weekend. I so needed to get away and this was the perfect spot. Outside of Sumpter, OR, the cabin is located in the "ghost town" of Bourne. No running water, no electricity, no crowds, no noise except for the creek running behind. Ahhhhh.

Can you see the incredible gingerbread on this deserted cabin? (click on the photo to enlarge)

Cracker Creek (Crick!) is right off the deck where more than one hour was spent drinking coffee, etc, etc!

Mr. Good Goods got in some fly fishing time.

..and now for something completely different:

Just in!! These bags contain thirty
inspirational/encouraging/thinking of you cards to tuck in your child's lunch, notebook or pencil bag for them to discover during the school day. Very sweet.

We're slowly bring out the fall colors.

Hope you have the time to stop in soon!!

Take Care-

Cheri

And now for a bit of good news

Happy days are here again

The kids are back in school again

Let us sing a song of cheer again

Happy days are here again!!

Have you noticed this sign in the Eagle Road/Ustick area??? Hallelujah! If you've ever lived in a state that has the Hobby Lobby chain, enough said. For those of you unfamiliar with this craft store-ah you're in for a treat. The Best.

We will be closed on Labor Day, September 7. I am actually going to get to spend a few days at a simple, secluded, primitive cabin near Sumpter, OR. Are you all jealous?? I would be!! Hopefully I'll come back with a few pictures!

Take care,

Cheri

I'm only dreamin'.......

I tend to daydream quite a bit...and redecorate: my home, my yard, my store, your house, your front yard...! How many times have I imagined what my neighbors house would look like if they pulled those two overgrown pines out. Ha!! You'd see the house instead of the garage. I have no idea what the house is like!! Isn't that funny?! Obviously, I think about different things than some other people!

Like this porch--Love it. How sweet is that?! But then, what do I notice? The porch light looks too low. You saw that right away, too, didn't you? I could relax here for many hours though..after the light was raised............

And this bathroom. This is what my guest bath is going to look like. I already have some of the tile. But I'm passing on the black moldings and the mirror will be vertical. ( is it any wonder that my taxes aren't done yet?? Seriously!!)

How about this kitchen??? Ouch. Love every inch of it!

My dream stores. Look closely, you may recognize some of this stuff!! Look even closer and you'll see some of this in the store before too long!

Enough dreaming for now. It's time to go have some real dreams!

Take Care-

Cheri

Dog Days of Summer

I'm lovin' this cooler weather--and even the days of rain. My activity level soars when I'm not pouring sweat. I mean perspiring.........

There were some good estate sales this past week and I've picked up some fun odds & ends to bring into the shop. Vendors are starting to ship again, finally. I've never had so many backorders before. In fact, the Fall/Halloween (oh, and some Christmas) merchandise is arriving but I'm not showing you any of that yet. No, I'm just not quite ready for that. Anticipation!!

This & that. Old silver, linens, clocks, ribbons.............

OLD silver

Yes, these are garden stakes, but I envisioned them as frames.

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Some new wire shelving-just love this look.

Yea--new cubbies!!

Thanks to all of you who responded to my SOS!! Bless your hearts--you are THE best!!!

And be sure to check back soon for updates and a few things that are in the works.

Take care!!

Cheri