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Updated Old ShopKeeper Aprons!

Good Morning Friends!

It's 6 am here and chilly! Mr. OTM and I are getting ready to head out on a Junk Fest and before we left I had to link up to my girl Jami's AIR YOUR LAUNDRY linky she does every Friday.

Up this week are some cool vintage shop keeper aprons that I picked up last week at an antique mall. Mr. OTM spotted them and thought I'd like um...particurally because they have stains and a great worn feel. He was right! As soon as I saw them I was able to envision what I wanted to do. AND it was easy...thank goodness! My first thought was a transfer....

They started out like this...plain and ordinary...

then I added the vintage blue ticking divided pocket...

and PRESTO CHANGE-O!!

Now they're at the shop. I have 6 all together. I did one for myself that says Olde Tyme Marketplace, then 3 that say Vintage Market and 2 that say Marche aux Fleurs (flower market).

I love me an easy project and these worked out great!

Hop on over to Jami's and see some other great textile goodies to get you inspired.

Have a great day!

Shop Pics!

Hi!

I finally had the chance to upload some more shop pics to share with you tonight!

I would have gotten to it earlier but

I've been distracted with all the Elizabeth Taylor tributes on the TV.

Was she not STUNNING? Such a beauty. Mesmerizing even.

The camera loved her.

I was sad to hear she passed away today.

She will be missed by many.

After uploading all these , I realized that I need to take some more inside shots!

I hope you enjoy these and as I get some time , I'll take some more pics tomorrow.

Old shabby cupboard filled with old flour and feedsacks...
Love all the different tones...

NEW! Brown and cream check burlap ribbon on the wreaths...

HERB CENTRAL!

My first customer of the day...PUNKY!

Lavender was a hit!

Spring blooms made the porch sing!!

Huge old birdhouse...

Seeing these makes me want to get diggin in the dirt...

Bright and Sunny...

Bunnies everywhere!

Thank you for all your sweet comments about this display. This is located right across from the cash register area! It makes me happy all day long.

Have a great evening everyone!

Rest in peace Ms. Taylor.

Too Pooped to Post!

Evening Friends!

Bout time I got back on this ole blog I s'pose!

To tell you the truth....I have been too pooped to post!

No Joke!

We had the BEST EVER Spring Open House. Soooooo many beautiful faces stopped by and it was a blast! THANK YOU THANK YOU for making it so much fun!

When I am stuffing ticking bunnies at 2:00am, and then deciding to go outside and plant my herb containers by the light of the moon.....I always remember how worth it it is.

When I am dusting cob webs off the numerous old chairs I just bought or picking up all the hot dogs and buns to serve......I always remember how worth it it is.

When I am making wreaths on the day before, or changing things up to make the perfect display...I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW WORTH IT IT IS!

THANK YOU!

This is just a little teaser pic of one of the displays ! I had to throw in a pic cuz I can't stand to do a post without one! I WILL BE POSTING MORE PICS..( I promise Karen S.!!)

I needed a day off so Monday we wound up in Myrtle Beach! I have never been and any day is made extraordinary when I can be at the ocean! It was breezy, 67 degrees, the water was freezing, and I was in heaven! It was a perfect day to go, no crowds and no traffic. That is about to change in just a few short weeks.

This is where I also mailed out the first batch of mail bags! All the mail bags have been shipped , so LOOK OUT!! They should arrive in a few days!

Just an FYI......I HAVE 3 BAGS LEFT!! Let me know if you want um!

We did some major re-stocking today at my Sleepy Poet booth and The Depot will get done tomorrow! Lots of new junk to see!

The BEST part of my week????

I found out that I am going to be an AUNT!!!!

I've been on Cloud Nine since Sunday.

I'm already buying stuff.

I CANNOT WAIT!

So, I am off to catch so serious zzzzzz's!

Pinch me if I snore.

Here's what YOU can EXPECT at our Spring Tyme at the Marketplace THIS WEEKEND!

The shop is LOADED!

And I'm still adding some of my BEST STUFF tomorrow night after the shop closes!

Here's what you can expect to find!

Are you ready?TONS of farm finds.....
FRESH HOMEMADE COOKIES!
DO you like Snickerdoodles? How bout Old Fashioned Lemon Sugar ? Chocolate Chip?
Oatmeal Cranberry Raisin? Brownie Delight? Cut Out Sugar Cookies?
WE'VE got THEM ALL!!! Plus SAMPLES!


Olde Tyme Marketplace Tote Bags!
12.oo ea!

Tag bottles....

New Stock of FEEDSACK PILLOWS!

All kinds of little birds...

Concrete garden statuary and planters....

blue ticking.....

floral...greenery...wreaths!

Fresh Herbs!

THIS and a whole lot MORE!

Like these...

Rusty iron beds (perfect for the garden)

old ShopKeeper Aprons

Loads of vintage flour and feed sacks

Candles

Fresh Lavender

Eggs

Bunnies

Honeysuckle Vine Garland

Vintage chippy metal garden furniture

Ironstone

Barnwood signs..

AND...

FREE HOT DOGS ALL WEEKEND LONG!

PLEASE JOIN US

THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY

MARCH 19 & 20 10-6

OLDE TYME MARKETPLACE

121 N. WHITE ST

MARSHVILLE, NC 28103

704-942-6258

PRIZES~TREATS~FUN!!

VINTAGE CANVAS MAIL BAGS FOR SALE!!

UPDATE!!! SOLD OUT!!! THANK YOU!!

Hi Everybody!

I recently scored a HUGE LOAD of vintage canvas mailbags!

I am offering them up to my blog land friends first!

In the recent issue of Flea Market Style , on page 8 is a wonderful shopping cart make-over using an old mail bag! I've had people ask me if I knew where they could find one!

As luck would have it...I DO!Each bag measures 40 long x 20 wide..
There is some rusty hardware and each have a few rusty spots ....

They are plain, no lettering. THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES! You can stencil, transfer or stitch on a design of your choice!! The embellishment capabilites are endless!
OKay...I only have 30 of these.
If you want one leave a COMMENT HERE , EMAIL ME, or CALL ME with the quantity.
The price is 12.00 each, s&h is 4.95.
If you want more than one, I will be glad to combine shipping for you.
I can either send you a pay pal invoice OR you can do credit card.
First come ~ first served.
Thank You!

Inhale and Say Ahhhhhh & My Give Away Winner!

First off...WHO forgets to draw the winner for HER own give-away?

THAT would be ME!

Between a busy day at the shop yesterday and a birthday party last night...

I plum forgot! (oops!)

So with out any further lame excuses...

The WINNER EXTRODINAIRE IS:

Laurie from Heavens Walk!

Laurie's number was chosen by Random.org.

(I have no idea how to show that result here on the ole blog..sorry!)

CONGRATS LAURIE! Get in touch with me and shoot me over your info!

Now to the Inhale and Say Ahhhhhhhh part of this post.

Take a look at the photo below.......

Do I need to explain? Picture me with my nose stuck in these plants for the past few days!

(what a vision huh?)

OH * THE * SCENT*!!!

Bliss is all I can say!

I was so happy to get to the green house the other day and see rows of wonderful Herbs!

I grabbed plenty to make up my herb baskets for the Open House this weekend.

Sweet Basil (another good smelly!), garlic chives, ornamental oregano, thyme, curly parsely!

Be sure to get there early if you want one of these because they always sell out quick.

Once I got to the greenhouse , I didn't want to leave. It felt so good in there. All the hanging baskets still have some growing to do but you can be sure I will be back...probably more than once.

ANYONE INTERESTED in an HERB DAY at the shop? We are planning to have one in April!

*You will be able to put together your own herb basket

*Demonstrations using Herbs in recipes

*Take home info on how to care for Herbs and how to cook with them
You can sign up here on the blog....

Email me.....

Sign up at the shop...

Cost is $15.00

Time to go sniff the lavender again.........!

UPCOMING EVENTS!!

Happy Friday!! Yippee!

The sun is shining...

I just fed my birds and they're all chirpy....

All my furry critters have been fed..

And now I get to spend some time with YOU!

We have got some GREAT EVENTS coming up that

I'd thought I'd share.First up is our

SPRING TYME at the MARKETPLACE

OPEN HOUSE!

MARCH 19TH & 20TH 10-6

Keep in mind that this is a Saturday and SUNDAY!

The shop will be BURSTING with everything SPRING!

Eggs~bunnies~cloches~nests~wreaths~greenery~floral~potting benches~birdhouses

AND...ALL MY RECENT JUNK FINDS! All the goodies that I have had stashed away since the holidays will make their way into the shop for this event!

Rusty~crusty~chippy~tattered~torn~dusty~worn~faded GOODNESS!

We'll have DOOR PRIZES like this and YUMMY treats to eat. PLUS a grand prize for YOU and THREE of your FRIENDS! A FUN event you DON'T WANT TO MISS.

BRING A FRIEND and get EXTRA chances in our GRAND PRIZE!


I can't believe it's time once again for
SUNDAY at the MARKETPLACE!
APRIL 10TH 11-5!
This event is held one Sunday a month, April thru Oct.
(a complete list of dates is located on my side bar.)
Come shop with all of our FANTASTIC outdoor vendors selling the BEST
in ANTIQUES~VINTAGE~COLLECTIBLES~HANDMADE GOODS~SHABBY~PRIMITIVES
and MORE!
The SHOP always gets a good RESTOCKING for this event as well!

Come hungry! MR.OTM gets the BBQ going and we have ice cream and all kinds of good EATS!
Interested in being a VENDOR YOURSELF?? Well shoot me an email and we'll find you a space!
I'd LOVE to have YOU!
We look forward to seeing all the happy faces that walk thru our door!
Can't wait to see you!
P.S. There is STILL time to sign up for my GIVE-AWAY here! Drawing is Saturday evening!

P.S.S AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST.....MY ETSY SHOP GRAND OPENING COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN! STAY TUNED!!! I am GETTING CLOSE! I'm so nervous BUT excited!!
Have a happy day!

In the mood for a GIVE-AWAY?!!

Good Morning Friends!

It has been almost a year since I had a give-away.

In that year I have met the the best customers, best blog friends, been inspired more than I could ever imagine, learned alot and have had a ball!

It's time to give a little back!My last give away was exactly the same! I was lucky to get my mitts on another one of these ADORABLE measuring tapes from Pottery Barn! It is the PERFECT size to throw in your purse and take with you while you are junkin, antiquin, or shoppin!

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post!

For each additional chance to win:

*BE a FOLLOWER! If you are already..let me know!

If you aren't...go ahead and become one today!

* Blog about it

*Facebook it

*Tweet it

*Rent a billboard( call me for contacts...lol)

*Do a TV commercial ( I'll need hair and make-up)

*Put an ad in the paper (full page of course...*wink*)

Please let me know in the comments what you've done so I can give you your proper amount of
chances! I throw tickets into a big old basket and one lucky winner will be drawn THIS SATURDAY NIGHT MAR. 12.

Hop to it kiddo's!