CHRISTMAS TYME at the MARKETPLACE THIS WEEKEND!

CHRISTMAS TYME at the MARKETPLACE!

THIS WEEKEND !!

YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO COME ENJOY ALL THE SIGHTS~SOUNDS~SCENTS AND SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

DEC. 4TH CANDLE LIGHT NIGHT 6-9

We kick off this holiday event with a special preview night of shopping under the glow of twinkle lights and candles! This year we'll have live music on our big ole front porch~bluegrass and christmas carols! FUN!!! Also you don't want to miss all the tasty treats that we'll have all along the big cupboard ~ Graham Cracker Pralines, Pumpkin Dip,Chocolate Covered Cherries.....the list goes on! Plan to join us for a fun filled night of HOLIDAY JOY!

DEC. 5TH and 6TH 10-6

The fun continues for the rest of the weekend! The shop will be packed full of the BEST in PRIMITIVE and RUSTIC HOLIDAY DECORATIONS for the home and garden.~ SNOWMAN~ LIVE GREENERY BUNCHES~SANTAS ~ CANDLES~ WREATHS!

YUMMY TREATS, PRIZES, FUN! SEE YOU THERE!!

TO SHARE IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS FOR RESCUED ANIMALS! PLEASE BRING FOOD OR SUPPLIES( CLEANERS, OLD TOWELS, BLANKETS, LEASHES, COLLARS ETC..) TO PLACE INSIDE OUR SLEIGH TO HELP OUR FURRY FRIENDS!!! THEY WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL!

OLDE TYME MARKETPLACE

121 N.WHITE ST.

MARSHVILLE, NC 28103

704-942-6258

I SURVIVED THE SHOW!!

Some people would be embarassed to show their heap of junk piled high on the back of the truck. I probably should be but I was so excited that the show was over and we were on our way home that I had a smile as big as Texas across my face and figured that I was just gonna "keep it real" and share with y'all the total sofistication of the whole operation! Here tis'!!! The whole time we were loading up it was RAINING! Oh the fun.....anyway I was following Mr. OTM and see the big ole cupboard on the left there??? Weeeellllll that little sweetie about fell off the side of the truck and was headed to certain doom on Rt. 74 . I never tried to call anyone faster in my life! Mr Calm answers and MS. Freaking Out is screaming to pull over because the whole she-bang is hangin by a thread! Good lord...things like this just make me want to go back to my 9-5'er! UGH! To make this story even more of an adventure...we were meeting friends at the hoity SouthPark Mall in Charlotte for din din at the Cheesecake Factory. We pull in .....the Bev Hillbilly's theme song playing in my head and all the outside parking is.....VALET!! Seriously...not kidding...AND guess what?? We couldn't fit in the parking deck either because of the HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ( it was 7 foot by the way..I know you were wonderin) sooooooooooooo.....MR. OTM had to park in front of Nordstroms (on the whole other side of the mall...thank the Lord it was dark out) and walk in the rain to the restaurant. I was waiting for him and when he finally gets there he says..." I hope nobody takes anything." Bless his heart....I love that man. Needless to say all was intact when we left! Sooo now after reading all that I know you want to see show pics !!! So have at it and enjoy! It's great to be home!

Now it's time to get ready for the Christmas Tyme at the Marketplace Dec 4-6 at the shop! Love this time of year!!

DON'T MISS IT!

This is where you will find me for the next 2 weeks!

I am in space #2153 located inside Independence Hall.

For more info just go to http://www.southernchristmasshow.com/!

See You There!!!

They're Everywhere!

For the last four years at this same time, I have driven myself crazy getting ready for the SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS SHOW NOV 10-22.

It is soooooooooooooooo much work and it always gets me wondering why I put myself through all the stress! Anyway, there are snowmen all over the house staring at me!

I think they're judging me...they all look pretty darn smug!

Only a few more days and they'll all be out of the house and into my booth! Thank Goodness!

Some Updated Booth pics!

It has been forever and a day since I posted some updated pics of my junk booth!

The last time I restocked I took some pics for you to browse thru.....enjoy!Love the old wash boards, tarnished silver and wire locker basket..........
my fav in this photo is the old medical cabinet! It is wonderful condition with all original hardware! The old metal chippy turquois bucket didn't last long....it's g~o~n~e!

This old cupboard is way cool....very unique! It is metal and wood with porcelain knobs...all original! I thought it would look great in a beach house to store all then linens, towels ..you name it. I don't really know what to call it but FABULOUS comes to mind first!!!

I had my eye on this old ice box for two years....patience pays off! The gal who had it in her booth was moving out of state and I was FINALLY able to get it.(aka...afford it...lol!) It would be the perfect in a potting shed to store a bunch of goodies, a wonderful display piece for a shop..the list goes on....

Take a peek at the old architectural piece on top of the cupboard...it is carved wood with these velvet accents that are stuffed with old horse hair.......the divided metal pans would be great in your craft room to help keep you organized. Hope you enjoyed the tour! Have a great day!

Adorable!

While doing some serious "research and developement" on the net ...I came across these beauties by Beth Quinn designs! (how I got to her site is beyond me as I was looking into U-Haul rentals...go figure...).....Anyway, you have to go to see her stuff...you will fall in love! When you get to the site, click on the "inspire "tab to see a great slideshow of her work! You'll want one of each...I know I do!