We're back .. and here's a peek at our last 2 shows Vintage Marketplace at the Oaks and Gllitterfest

What a last 2 months we have had preparing for 2 shows back to back weekends...

First off in January Flossie came home .. and that changed things alot .. sleepless nights .. and lots of attention required during the days ...which changed the whole dynamics or work...

Then Abbey got that terrible Virus that was going around in February ..and passed it on to me and Papa Fred a week after .. They both got through it .. and I am still battling the chest cough from it ..and now allergies from all the pollen in our area from all the blooms that came out to our warm weather ..which will be changing this weekend as we have a cold front headed our way and I'm looking forward to that and to getting rid of this horrible cough I have had  now for 3 weeks ..

Needless to say it's been a busy few months all in all ..and we got through it and pulled off 2 shows .. "Thank you Lord"

So for those of you who didn't make the shows we did or don't live nearby to come ..Here's picts of both shows ...

First up The Vintage Marektplace at the Oaks ..

To Make picts larger click on them ... I thought the frames around the photos would be cute ..and they are but they made the photos very small to see without clicking on them .. Lesson Learned !

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And Now Glitterfest .... this past Saturday ..

Glitterfest is a nice change from the Vintage Marketplace in that we get an 8 ft long table and go up on it with our displays.

It takes about 2 hours max 2 set the table and we are ready to go at 10 when the doors open...

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Shop and both shows !!!

We are ever so grateful to all of you ...you are supporting Small Business, Handmade in America Items, you are part of Recycling by purchasing upcycled items and Vintage and Antique Offerings... We appreciate your business !

That's it for today .... I'm doing my best to rest up this week inbetween trying to fill custom orders by Thursday .. and getting ready to fill our Etsy shop ...I'm hoping to fill the shop this weekend but it could be early next week if the weather doesn't cooperate for good lighting for photos... I'll keep you all posted.

In The meantime ..May you have a Blessed Week !

Glitterfest Spring 2012 Sneek Peek ...

Tomorrow is Glitterfest ...and yes we are still working away ..

The Truck is almost Loaded and we are working on all those last minute details to ready ourselves for our early morning commute and setup.

But we thought we would throw a little teaser out there ..and give you all a sneek peek for tomorrow ...

No Flossie won't be there .. No pups allowed .. But she'll be thinking of us ..well maybe not so much ..she will be with Papa Fred all day ..and he and she are pretty good pals ...!

See all you local Gals Tomorrow !

And for all you Gals that are not local ..I'll be filling up the Sweet Magnolias Farm Shop ..Starting late next week ..I'll keep you all posted !

A little Bit Farmhouse .. A little Bit Pink ..

Each year here at the farmhouse just as spring is on it's way ..it never fails ..

A little pink starts making it's way in ....

Although I am not totally a pink girl at heart .. I do love a little touch of pink rather it be in our home decor ... my clothing ..and it starts coming out in our creativity too..

The last few days Abbey and I have been working trying our best to get ready for our 2 next back to back shows .."The Vintage Marketplace at the Oaks" and "Glitterfest" ..both 1 week apart.

Our Rose Pens are adored by many ...and we have added a new color for 2012 Soft Vintage Pink ..a slight departure from our Aged Rose Pens ..which still can be purchased as well.. at our shows or in our Etsy shop...

These are positively Beautiful .. for a sweet Valentines Gift ..a Spring Baby or Wedding Shower Gift ..Mothers Day ...Or even Paired with a Beautiful Journal.



If you can't make it to one of our shows ..you can find our Vintage Pink Rose Pens ...HERE  for your Pleasure !

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And below is a sneek peek at some of our Farmhouse Spring Inspiration ... that will be headed to the Marketplace on March 2nd and 3rd .. Spring Burlap Runners ..Placemats ..and more !

 

We're feeling tickled pink inside ..this week ...

Headed To Glitterfest Tomorrow ? Here's some Sneek Peeks ..

... Are you headed to Glitterfest Tomorrow ...???




... Here's some sneek Peeks at Our Farmhouse Offerings ..headed that way ....

Upcycled Farmhouse Pumpkins .. All new for Glitterfest !!!

Farmhouse Flour Sack Towels and Aprons .... These Make the Best Gifts !!!

Our Sweet Magnolias Farm ...Upcycled Vintage Girl Necklaces ... All New Tart Tin Necklaces just for Glitterfest !!!

.... Can't wait to see you all there !!! http://www.glitterfest.com

Where we will be 1 week from today .. Will you be there ?

Guess where we will be (1) week from today ......



...... Yes it's that time ....

Time for

Glitterfest !!!

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If you haven't been to Glitterfest .. will your missing out on some spectacular shopping... Of course for yourself ..but it's a great place to get some really unique Gifts ..Especially with The Holidays nipping at our heels.

Abbey and I will be in our same Location in the back corner of the building.

We'll have our Farmhouse Paper Roses as always ...but this show they have a new twist ... You'll have to come and see them !

We'll be offering over a dozen of our Farmhouse Burlap, Flax Linen, and Canvas Runners....I've got some new designs for this show and some with black trim and black ruffles ..your going to love them !

Of course our Farmhouse pumpkins ..what would Glitterfest Fall .. be without our pumpkins. We have some new pumpkin designs especially for glitterfest too ....

Plus ..our Farmhouse flour sack towels and aprons .. Our Farm Girl Totes .. and much more ...

And all on our 8 foot table ... It's going to be full ...but that's the fun of it !!!

So come on down to Santa Ana .. Next Saturday October 15th from 10- 4 (1 day only)

Click HERE for directions and Glitterfest info.

A Fabulous Marketplace Weekend and where we are headed NEXT ...

... Well This Past Friday and Saturday ..we had a fabulous Sale at the Vintage Marketplace at the Oaks ...

Our Shop was filled to the top ..Literally.. with wonderful Farmhouse Goods...

I thought I would share a few picts ..I got early Friday morning just before the crowds rolled in ...




... Our upcycled Urban Farmhouse Burlap Trunk with Script strapping , Vintage Hardward ..and the number 2 applied with old decorative tacks ...didn't last long at all and went home with the sweetest gal ever ! I can't waint to grab me another trunk to upcycle ..I love so much how this one came out ...






Jars, Jars, and More Jars ... Filled our Vintage Store Shelving Rack ..... There is just something about old Glass ...and old jars and how the light filters through them ..how they look in a collection, and how they serve a purpose beyond just beauty but are useful too .. Something of Beauty and Usefulness is a must in every farmhouse ..

..Our Farmhouse Camp table was set to perfection ..in creamy whites... with our Lace embellished burlap runners and our Farmhouse Iced Tea Glasses ..

The camp table of course found a home ...and I can't be more thrilled about the home it's headed to .. A sweet Couple that lives in the inner city ..and works with the youth in that area toted it home Saturday after purchasing it Friday...The table will now be the training ground for the youth of today ..where they will have their Bible studies and take their meals ...Now what better use could a table be put too .. It makes my heart very happy !

A sweet Shot of our business cards, Guestbook and Glitterfest cards ..Did I say "Glitterfest" ... more about that below ...

... So here is a little dream photo for me ... and although it is but a small shot and a rather small grouping of offerings ... It has been a little silent dream of mine for over a year now ...to be able to create enough offerings to fill up this wonderful vintage Pipe garment rack. I finally succeeded for this show....In filling it with a bundle of our New Sweet Magnolias Farm Girl Totes .. Our new line of Flour Sack towel aprons ..a bundle of Burlap and ticking runners ..and the top with vintage Suitcases ... And Yes my hands personally made every item on that rack ..there were alot of hours put in behind that sewing maching ..LOL !

Abbey and I always love designing the inside top of our tent ... Taking away the tents cold stark white ...and filling it with warmth ... Once again we lined the top in old burlap .. and made our Signature Sweet Magnolias Farm Umbrellas the centerpiece with vintage style pennant banners that we made here at the farmhouse ....

... Anyone for some Vintage Milk Bottles ??? Abbey and I have become drawn to vintage milk bottles as of late .. And we are now offering them with our very own vintage labels and decorative hang ties ... They'll be headed to our Etsy shop... today !

AND ....last but not least ... Our Sweet Magnolias Farm Original Farmhouse Flour Sack Towels ... We have a dozen new designs ...all of which will be offered today and later in the week ..in our Etsy shop ... These flew out at the show ... making great Gifts for the upcoming Holidays ..Thanksgiving and Christmas ... All of our Designs on our towels are made exclusively here at Sweet Magnolias Farm ..and Each towel is made from start to finish by Sweet Magnolias Farm. We put a whole lot of love into our work ..and we are so thrilled our friends and customers can see that ...

Thank you ...to all of our customers who keep coming back to support us at each Marketplace ..and it was so much fun meeting some of our online buyers in person at this mareketplace .. We are so Grateful for all of you ..you keep us going inbetween marketplaces ..creating and designing new offerings to bring to you.

ALSO ... Thank You to Rita, Christi, and Deane ..for another successful Marketplace.. we appreciate all your hardwork that goes into putting the Marketplace together and pulling it off each time !

AND ... Last but not least ... Abbey and I are back to work already ... Yes there's no down time at the farmhouse ! We are now gearing up for "GLITTERFEST" ...!!!!

Just a month away ...On October 15th ... 1 day only (Saturday) in Santa Ana, Ca ... You can Join us and over 4o other Artisans and Vintage Home Decor Artisans for a Fabulous Shopping Experience !

Be sure to get there early ..There's always a line and you of course want to get good parking ..

For more info. visit http://www.glitterfest.com/

We'll see you all in October at Glitterfest !!! P.S. for those who were looking for our Aged paper wreaths at the Marketplace ... we will be offering them at Glitterfest !