We aren't even completely set up yet at Miss Frenchie's and I am already shopping. How could I resist this candle? Debbie had them specially made up. And they have the perfect scent for the occasion to, a lemongrass rosemary concoction of some kind. One was burning in her booth, and the whole barn was filled with the scent. I was addicted before I even saw the label. I hate perfumey candles, I like natural smells just like this, herbs with a hint of citrus. I also love vanillas and cinnamon, and Kohls has a Birthday Cake candle that has special meaning for my Sissy and I. I always think of her when I burn one.
Just as I will always think of the fun group at Miss Frenchies when I burn this new candle from Debbie. We could have used one of those birthday cake candles yesterday, though. It was Little Miss Pearl's birthday. I think she just might have gotten a little attention for it too.
The sale is looking great! We have dealers that shop only in Europe, and bring back things like this PINK French farmhouse table and other gorgeousness that you rarely come across in the Midwest.
And then there are local dealers, like my BFF, Beth, who finds the coolest things that Kansas has to offer, and usually at the best prices too.
Then, there is the exotic and imaginative Elizabeth, who spent hours hanging a unique chandelier display 20 feet up in the air. She has quite a flair for drama, and it is worth coming just to see her displays!
(this is mid-set up, not done yet) Elizabeth's chandies hung in bags from cheesecloth most of the evening, I kept thinking about that scene in Van Helsing where all the baby vampires were hanging in the caves…
Now, I don't exactly consider myself a schmuck when it comes to being creative. I have my moments. But- when I walked around and ogled the displays that the vendors came up with, I sure was impressed and felt honored to be included with this group. This booth is by Greg Johnson, who designs popular calenders.
Heck, even piles of stuff not set up and "styled" yet, looked really good too!
Hope to see you there! For more info about the show and the dealers/artists, please look here.
EDIT- TYPEPAD MAKES ME SO ANGRY!!!!!!!! I had to hit ctrl/alt/delete SEVEN TIMES to write this post, my screen kept locking up. What is the deal with this? I never had trouble and just loved Typepad before their so called improvements. Since they "fixed things" there are days when I lose my post completely. Its really frustrating and I am getting fed up.
I discovered it is not a problem with my own computer, like they tried to tell me it was, when I wrote a post from another computer and the same thing happened to me.
OK, enough ranting,sorry, here was what I was trying to add-
I wasn't able to add this link to the body of the post, so am adding it here at the end. It is a link to the calanders that Greg Johnson designs:
http://www.amazon.com/Seasons-LLC-Andrews-McMeel-Publishing/dp/0740767666/ref=pd_sim_b_1
Wow! I can’t wait to see the photos of the sale completely set up…it will look amazing! Good luck on your sales!
Rochelle & Lola
Good for you…give them a piece of your mind. 🙂 You tell them, Karla. Good luck with the show and have a pastry for those of us who can’t attend.
Will someone buy me a ticket to kansas??? Or maybe my house gets picked up by a tornado and lands out there instead of munchkin land… There is a barn I really want to go visit…
It is going to be one heck of a sale I tell ya. You have shown so many treasures Karla. Love the pictures of your booth too. Have a GREAT weekend. If you need me, I’ll be moping in my bedroom!!…
Hugs,
Sonia
This looks so great!! I think I’d rather be here than in Paris (I’m serious!). Good luck with sales, to all vendors!
I want a candle! I want a Greg Johnson collage! I want a dog in a basket! I have a feeling I might be recirculating any money I make at Ms Frenchies right back into the sale.
How fabulous Miss Frenchies will be. I wish, I wish, I wish I could be there. Everyones displays will be fantastic as will yours, Mz. Creativity. I know it will be a huge success. ENJOY it!
Jean in Virginia
karla,
enjoy every minute of miss frenchie’s….i so wish i could be there…take tons of photos and publish them at one of those self publishing places (lulu or blurb)….i’m sure everyone would want to see all the creativity and cool things!! (hint – hint….i want a book…pretty please!!)
stuck in oyster bay,
meleen
Oooh! I’m so wanting to hop a plane and come over! Every booth looks so delicious. Have fun, sell a lot and tell us all about it!
Green(or in this case, Pink)with envy, Lynn
Cute little white fur baby in that shopping cart.
Go get ’em Karla. I hope you do well.
Hugs!
Gretchen
Lookin’ GOOD!!!!!
Particulary liked the knives & forks stuck in the urns. Maybe they would be helpful for use in that bakery you mentioned???
Show us more, please!
Oh it all looks so wonderful, I really wish I was there….
I have the same stupid problem with Typepad. I have to work in Draft, save every picture and not scroll too quickly back up to the top otherwise it does this stupid little round circle flashing thing where the screen freezes and I have to RESTART my computer to get back to whatever is left of the post. And And if you do save it and then try to put in a link like you were is does the same thing straight away as if I was typing too fast or something…..I hear you Karla and I share your wrath!!
Back to prettier and nicer things, can’t wait to see more of the sale….
Kiss Noises Linda
Wish I could be there too.
Good luck.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Looking fabulous there, Karla. So wish I could come. Hope you have a great time at Miss Frenchie’s!
It all looks incredible and so are you!! So jealous of all the goodies. . .
Hugs, Kim
I am sure that I could spend HOURS in there. What a cool shop!
Be sure to stop by my blog. I am hosting a giveaway for my Etsy shop anniversary. Good luck! – Teresa
We need a girl’s trip to Kansas I’d say. Love those pink glasses! Haven’t been by in a while and just wanted to say Hi Karla. 🙂 Lynn
I left Typepad in the DUST and ventured over to WordPress. It sucks at first, because I lost all my picture links.
I complained to Typepad many times and got nary a PEEP from them.
Your booth and photos are so beautiful. Thanks so much for taking ALL THAT VALUABLE TIME to post them for us.
What Beth said! I hope you have lots of fun and come home with that wonderful tiredness of having worked hard on something you love!
~Marilee
The pictures are wonderful & looks like you are having a great time at Miss Frenchie’s. I always keep a supply of the Birthday Cake candles – to bring back happy/sad memories, make my home smell heavenly and to give as presents. The nice thing about buying them at Kohls is that they are usually half price!
Oh Karla, I so wish I could be there..Your pictures are just amazing..I went broke as I scrolled through you post…There was just so many BEAUTIFUL things..
Stephenie
Oh my I am so wishing I could be there in person! So far everything is looking fabulous.
I’m having the same problems with typepad…thought it was me!!!Now I know better…thanks for the post!!!Good luck with your show,you guys are the trend setters for all of us!!!
Jocelyn
What a fun sale! What looks like more fun would be to meet everyone there! Maybe someday I can make the journey from California. 🙂 And have my wallet stuffed to the brim with green schtuff to buy up all the pretties that I am now drooling over.
Totally love the look of the barn! Elizabeth must have had one sore neck after having hung all those chandies!
xo
Becky
Karla,
Thanks for the photos! I didn’t get a chance to take many at all – I am so bummed when I saw some of the goodies I missed – like you, I didn’t do much shopping and your photos showed a lot of good stuff I would have loved! It was great working with you. And yes, Becky, I was sore, but it was my hand, not my neck….and plenty of bruises on my shins from leaning on the ladder. Oh well… and – EVERYONE’S booth was spectacular and I did manage to snag a great soap dish for our claw foot tub from Beth’s booth!
Take care Karla,
elizabeth
Karla, I just wrote a lengthy comment, but is disappeared and I couldn’t retrieve it-I will try again later, if you did get it, it was complimentary and I had a question for you. thank you sandie
That is frustrating, isnt it? Well, whatever the compliment was, Sandie, thanks!