NEWS FLASH!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, 

We have Breaking News....

This Just In:

The Urban Barn Flea Market Dates 

have been changed!

The show will now be held 

Friday, July 16 

and Saturday, July 17th

BUT NOT {and we repeat NOT} on Sunday, July 18th

It is now a TWO DAY SHOW instead of three.

Got that? 

Come see us at the Urban Barn Flea Market

in Escondido {San Diego area} 

Friday & Saturday

July 16th & 17th

info at http://urbanbarn155.blogspot.com

We now return you to your regularly scheduled junking... ;0)

Cue Vizzini: "I'm WAITING!!!"

OK OK OK!!!!

Jermonne thanked me for that last post 

but then said he's still WAITING for a link 

to our Petite Retreat Summer Vintage Market photos.

ahem.

Sorry 'bout that, J.

I was just trying to keep things current around here

and not fall any further behind...  

and keep our dear readers from missing any of the hot new items 

up on the BH Marketplace site!

And then my laptop cord fritzed out and the battery wasn't charged,

so I wasn't able to get a $$$ replacement  and 

back on the computer until this afternoon. ;0(

I don't think he wants to hear my excuses, tho

I picture him tapping his right foot on the floor, 

whilst his arms are folded over his chest,

his head tilted to the right...

and he delivers the line just as 

Wallace Shawn did as Vizzini in 'The Princess Bride':

"I'm WAITING!!!"

Without further adieu, Mister Swendell, 

{and anyone else who wants to see them!}

here's the link to the photo album 

on our Petite Retreat Facebook Page

{and thank you for being so patient with me! ;0) }

And Miss Julie did a lovely post about our show, too -
thank you Julie!

Retreat @ BarnHouse Marketplace Online!

The BarnHouse Marketplace is back online! 

The boys have regrouped, restocked, and refreshed the online store

and they have this to say about it:

"Barn House Marketplace is an extension of the Vintage Home & Garden shows we host on our small farm in SW Washington. It is a reflection of our quest to live sustainably and our love for collecting, reusing and repurposing beautiful vintage treasures. It is a testament to the community of talented decorators, artists and designers who we call The Barn House Family. And collectively, it is a small representation of The Barn House Experience."

We are very honored to be featured 

as BarnHouse Guest Vendors...

you can see select Retreat products here

{...and there are more on the way!} 

Speaking of the Fabulous BarnHouse Boys...

didja' catch them in the latest issue of Sunset Magazine?!

Check out their blog post for more info!

Petite Retreat Summer Market Sneak Peek #3

Today, magic unfolded here on Retreat Farm.

Liz, Patricia, Wendy and I set up displays 

and tended to details in our spaces

{while visiting!}

It's done, it's ready, and it's out there waiting for sunrise...

And I can't even tell you how incredible it all is!

I'd SHOW you, but my camera rebelled 

and swallowed a BUNCH of photos that I snapped today. 

I have no idea where they all went ;0(

I'll get more in the morning,

but I know that doesn't help those of you reading this!

Come to Camano Island on Saturday, from 10 to 4, 

and see what magic awaits you!

Visit http://petiteretreat.blogspot.com 

for directions, map, and more info

Petite Retreat Summer Vintage Market Sneak Peek #2

Summer has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest! Thank goodness...

Time for picnics, camping, beach parties, and outdoor living!

We'll have a plethora of great products & ideas for you this Saturday

at Petite Retreat Summer Vintage Market 
{click ^ for link to event blog with map}

Bob's been busy in the shop, creating all kinds of great new stuff from old stuff!

I've been busy with accessories... like, um, these LAMPS. 

Victims of not only 1970's design, but also a felt-pen-happy decorateur (OI),

their curvy possibilities were very nearly overwhelmed by UGLY. 

White paint to the rescue!

 Shabbylicious!

Topped with two of my custom ribbon lampshades, 

these beauties are ready to shine in a beach house!

{There's a really cool 'candle' detail on them, too}

We may not be able to match Serena's Man Cave at Farm Chicks, 

but we DO have a 'Man Tent'!

Bob has been collecting all kinds of vintage camp gear,

fishing gear, and other 'manly' items...

so bring your guy!

Tomorrow is set-up day,

and we can't WAIT to see what 

Liz, Patricia, and Wendy

are bringing!

One last sneak peek for you, posting tomorrow night!

{images by Retreat; All Rights Reserved}

Petite Retreat Summer Vintage Market Sneak Peek #1

We are working around the clock to complete projects,
foof up the farm setting, and get everything 'just so' for our

Petite Retreat 

event this coming Saturday...

now, if we could just figure out how to order up 

some warm sunny weather..... any ideas?!

For a refresher on each of our special guest vendors, 

click on the links here:

Seabold Vintage Market

Tippy Stockton Custom Jewelry

Gussy Chairs

We'll see you Saturday! 

{Images by Retreat; All Rights Reserved}

Just One Week to Go!

Just one week to go!

Are you planning to join us?

Come on out to Camano Island, 

enjoy some fun in the sun and some

great vintage shopping!

visit our event blog for more info & map

{and feel free to share our graphic on your blog!}

Behind Door Number THREE......

 We'd like you to meet the third guest vendor 

participating in our
Petite Retreat Summer Vintage Market:

GUSSY 
Restyled Vintage Chairs

Gussy Chairs is all about discovering cast-off antique and vintage seating with fabulous lines and undeniable charisma.  "Chair-ished" finds are transformed into fresh, one-of-a-kind, heirloom-quality pieces in artisan & designer Wendy Prowell's backyard studio  - a converted carriage house behind her West Seattle home. Though her website and etsy shop, she sells (and ships) restyled chairs all over the country. 

We are delighted to have Wendy as a guest at our event! She visited us at our Spring Petite Retreat Market, and is as charming as her creations...

Gussy also offers chairs for sale from her large "as-found" collection, known around these parts as "unGussy'd" chairs -  perfect just as they are with no need of embellishment, or as "blank canvases" for customers' own masterpieces.Wendy will have several "unGussy'd" chairs in her space on the lawn at our market.

{Images courtesy of Gussy Chairs; 

Used With Permission and all rights reserved by 
Wendy Prowell and Gussy Chairs.
Please do not copy, replicate, or use in any way. 
Thank You.}

For information about our June 26th event,
please visit http://petiteretreat.blogspot.com

2nd, Maybe - but Definitely NOT in Second Place....

We finally got a chance to go to the newest show in the Seattle area - the 2nd Saturdayz at Sand Point Flea Market, held at Magnusson Park in the U District on - wait for it - the second Saturday of every month. {Are they brilliant or what?!}

Linda Morrison of LuLuz and Janet Sears of Blue Ewe are the promoters of this show  - and they have really outdone themselves by bringing together a stellar group of dealers and wonderful merchandise. We're really looking forward to participating in their Holiday show in November!

Whether you love to shop vintage shows or are a dealer, please do pay them a visit. You'll love it and we'll all love you for supporting the growing vintage show industry in the Pacific Northwest.

{Image taken with permission of 2nd Saturdayz. All Rights Reserved. 

Please do not copy or reproduce}

Friends Indeed

Last year at Farm Chicks, 

we had the tremendous pleasure of meeting Larry & Coleen Sohn.

Coleen creates {actually, brings life to} a wonderful collection of fairies

for her business Coleen's Reflections.

Their booth was near ours and we visited throughout the show.

Kimberly snapped the photo above of all four of us 

as we laughed and visited some more

at the BarnHouse Party at Chaps. 

I love that photo!

Soon after that show, things changed for our friends

as Larry was diagnosed with an illness.

It's been a long year for them, 

with treatments and adjustments to their lives. 

And no more shows. 

Coleen and I talk mostly through Facebook messages, sometimes emails.

Long walks and sweet moments have filled their days lately,

cherishing time together and time with their family.

They have been focusing on what is important.

When they couldn't be vendors at Farm Chicks this year,

we stood in 'their space' at the show

 and sent up energy that would bring them back there

next year.

Well...

This morning I heard from my sweet friend 

that her best friend and husband and business partner

'made his transition' a few days ago.

I wish she wasn't so far away,

I wish I could change this,

I wish I wish I wish

that bad things didn't happen to good people.

And these are GOOD people.

I can't make sense of it

and I can't imagine how hard this is for her.

Please hold sweet Coleen in your thoughts and prayers, won't you?

Much love to you, my dear friend...

Let's Eat!

You've seen the 'first' display setup photos of our booth already -

the ones with the big ol' worktable/island that Bob built.

He loves building tables and, fortunately for us, 

people love buying them. ;0)

This photo shows 'Set Two' of our main area... 

We moved the square farm table there after the large worktable sold

{to lovely Deb, owner of Madeleine's Cafe & Patisserie in downtown Spokane!}

We put a sign on the worktable that said 

"SOLD to Madeleine's Cafe"

and everyone who saw it said  "You HAVE to have their food!!!"

We didn't have time to eat when we delivered the worktable
on Monday morning,

but we plan to have a nice leisurely breakfast there
the next time we are in Spokane.

{The coffee and pastries smelled sooooooooo good!}

So, the table was in front of the kitchen sink.

Looked pretty cute!

For about half an hour.

Then a darling girl came and fell in love with the table
and took it home with her!

So

The curly shabby wrought iron chairs took center stage

until THIS CHICK showed up

Sweet Celeste swept through our booth like a spring breeze,

buying nearly every chair we had for HER restaurants

CHAPS and her newest venture CAKE

This is the interior of the new building next to CHAPS that houses CAKE,

during the Vendor Party on Saturday night.

Holy Mackerel this gal has style!

And now she has four curly shabby wrought iron chairs

and four burlap-covered diner chairs

and assorted other accessories from Retreat!

Since we plan to visit HER restaurant for dinner

{AND dessert, natch}

next time we are in Spokane,
we'll visit our furniture there. ;0)

We are going to have to do a buying trip sometime to fit all that eating in...

because on a show trip, there is never enough time to relax!

Thank you so much, Deb and Celeste,

for your support and encouragement.

We love ya!

{Images by Deb Kennedy for Retreat; All Rights Reserved}

They LIKE Us, They Really LIKE Us!

WOW!

Photos of our Retreat space at Farm Chicks are showing up all over the place, 

thanks to these very kind friends who have shared us with their readers:

http://www.thefancyfarmgirl.com/the-fancy-farmgirl-goes-to-the-farm-chicks/

http://www.downtoearthnw.com/blogs/dwellwellnw/2010/jun/06/chickin-it/
http://starviewsonnet.blogspot.com/2010/06/what-i-would-have-liked-to-bring-home.html
http://pennycarnival.typepad.com/penny_carnival/2010/06/farm-chicks-part-2.html
http://wildwhimsy.blogspot.com/2010/06/thank-you-again.htmlhttp://junebugfurnitureanddesign.blogspot.com/2010/06/there-is-never-too-much-of-good-thing.html
http://sanctuaryart.blogspot.com/2010/06/farm-chicks-part-1.html
http://sanctuaryart.blogspot.com/2010/06/farm-chicks-2010-part-two.html
http://thelittleredshop.blogspot.com/2010/06/farm-chicks-show-day-1.html

There are a few who shared shots of Deb in the booth...

{and I have no fashion sense so I have NO IDEA why anyone wanted to snap my photo...!}

http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/treasure/2010/jun/06/farm-chicks-bring-old-friends-and-new/
http://seaboldvintagemarket.blogspot.com/2010/06/farm-chicks-or-bust.html
http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/2010/06/farm-chick-friendspart-1.html
http://teresaksheeley.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/06/farm-chick-love.html
http://bungalowbling.blogspot.com/2010/06/farm-chicks-final-post.html

You can get a 'behind the scenes' view of the show, shared by Deb, here: 

http://vintageindie.typepad.com/vintage_indie/2010/06/special-weekend-edition-guest-reporter-farm-chicks-show-vendor-deb-kennedy.html
and here: http://vintageindie.typepad.com/vintage_indie/2010/06/special-weekend-edition-snapshots-from-farm-chicks-show-with-deb-kennedy.htm


Thank you so much to everyone, for your kind comments, compliments on our booth displays and products, (and reasonable prices!), and for supporting us and the other vendors at this marvelous show. You make it all possible!

If you have posted a photo of Retreat on your blog, 

please leave a comment on this post and we'll add it to this list. 

And thank you!

FABulous Farm Chicks Show

Here's 'Set One' for our booth. 

{That means that this is the way it started out on Saturday morning.

There were quite a few changes after that....

as things sold and were taken away, we re-arranged and re-stocked.}

The indisputable star of the show in our booth

at Farm Chicks this weekend

was Bob's INCREDIBLE worktable/island.

Completely traffic stopping.

{and considering there were THOUSANDS of people there, 

that is really saying something!}

{Precise placement of props is very important to a craftsman!}

We also had a very charming metal kitchen cabinet/enamel sink combo

and she attracted some attention, too!

For more photos of our booth at the show, 

please visit our Retreat Facebook Page.

More to come!

It's HERE!!!!!!

Farm Chicks is here!

Show opens Saturday - TOMORROW - at 10 AM... 

unless of course you are one of the Junk Queens 

on Timi's Come Junk With Us Junket - 

then you'll get in at 9:30 AM!

If you'd like to see some peeks

at our booth displays, 

check them out here on our facebook page.

Sneak Peek #3: Farm Chicks

A few last sneak peeks at what we'll have for you

in spaces #129, 130, and 131  

at the Farm Chicks Show on Saturday & Sunday:

We've never had so much product packed into our trailer!

And yes, we even have.....

A kitchen sink. ;0)

See ya' this weekend...

{All Images Property of Retreat;
All Rights Reserved}