Basket on Bike handlebars

There is something about a bicycle with a basket strapped to the handlebars... It conjures up so many images for me. Does it harken to time with childhood lack of responsibility or do I envision a small town farmers market trip? I want to fill that basket with flowers, french bread, local cheese and wine!!!

Shopgirl took this photo at the fabulous antique show in Gleed last weekend. I had to make 2 trips and Stephen was pleasant the whole day! We needed a nap in-between trips and as usual we didn't have the truck on the first round.

Watch the Gift Shop at Memorial as I add new one of a kind display fixtures that will be for sale. I found great pieces that will tie in with our themes for Harvest and Holiday.

... new treasures ...

Finding new treasures for The Gift Shop at Memorial is an exciting adventure. I love coming across merchandise that I know will delight our patients, visitors and staff :-)

In my recent excursion, I was impressed at the selection and value that was offered for the retail industry... artful mercury glass, deep deep red farmhouse pottery, vintage tin wind-up toys, girly rose pillows in organza and felt and simply divine scarves that will enhance any wardrobe!

Pam has created some wonderful upcoming vignettes for you to enjoy for Fall and the fast approaching Holiday Season :

Cabin in the Woods

Noel's Garden

Miracles

Party Girl!

Peppermint Twist

I know you will be delighted by her ideas and decorating suggestions. Pam - Shop Girl - has the skill and talent that will assist you in creating a holiday atmosphere that will delight and dazzle your family and friends!!!

- marci

PS - Congratulations to Pam and Stephen!!! Their Urban Cottage will be featured in the September 10th Yakima Herald's House and Garden magazine. What marvelous talent !!!

salsa country style

Isn't this a cool color combination? I call it "salsa country". Turquoise and red have a real south of the border vibe and I think it's vibrant and energetic! I actually was going to get rid of this piece because it didn't have a back, but Stephen hid it in his man cave until I found it with new inspiration!

Plywood back upholstered w/ red and white pillow ticking. I added the upholstery strapping for a little depth and there you have it...

Turquise chair is mid-century and the pillow was made by my friend, Peg Cates!

PS: Stephen has been teaching me the tricks to easy upholstery!

memorial Gift Shop accessory sale

Shopgirl wants to let everyone know that this is the last day of our accessory sale...20% off! BTW all the clothes sold first!!!

Barn House Antique Show

Well, we're back from our exciting travels and I promised these pics of the Barn House and I like to deliver on my promises!

Before you say it; this is not a tutu! It is actually a petticoat! All these vendors either sew, paint, weld, build and one vendor even creates Norwegion queen and princess crowns. There were several items I wanted to purchase. I have been controlling my appetite since I'm saving up for building materials of my own...

I wish I had a close-up of thebelt buckle. This look is so hip with suede, soft leather, cowboy boots and of course loads of pearls and turquoise!

Yvette in the sun...

Sweet little Yvette Marie sunbathing in the living room whilst we run around getting ready to go to Battle Ground, WA to an antique show.

More to follow when we get home and I upload photos of the show. It was held on 5 magical acres on the farm of the Barn House.

The women all wore concoctions of white flowing ruffles with cowboy boots. They had re-purposed old doors into fabulous tables and created the most tasteful chic farmhouse vignettes.

Ran into all my old antique friends from when I owned an antique store in Seattle. Was about to hit the "over stimulation" button when Stephen whisked me to a happy hour in Portland. Yeah!!!