my happy place...{aka} The Farm Chicks!

{Carrie, Pam, me and Ki}

What can I say?

Don't the smiles on our faces {that's me next to Ki Nassauer!}say it all?

We took this picture as we waited in line for "early bird" admission to really 

one of the most fabulous antiques{event!}show!

Serena really outdid herself this year!  There were more vendors, fabulous new

vendors, better food service, more people, an early  bird option and a 

evening party open to everyone!

I was only able to shop on Saturday - next year I will stay and shop on Sunday too.

It is overwhelming when you walk in.  I always feel a panic that

I must find something fantastic before someone else does but hesitant at the same

time not wanting to waste my budget on a purchase I will

regret later.......you know what I mean?

Plus, I knew I had just ONE hour for early bird shopping before oodles

of shoppers came streaming through the doors looking for the same

unique treasures I was.

But I had not the slightest hesitation when I made my first purchase.  It was if the vintage-

shopping gods were looking out for me.....I found a BIG vintage map of Portland!  Given

our recent move back home to Portland, I knew that baby was meant for me!

I bought exactly five items - that's it!

But this year, because I had a friend with an empty minivan with me, I could

bring large items home...yippeee!  So, I concentrated on only buying

things I truly loved.  Granted, the items I bought cost more than things

I purchased in the past [ironstone, pillows, jewelry], I chose

quality over quantity!

And I can't wait to show you how I am using my purchases in our 

new home......coming on Wednesday!