Finally it's the weekend! I hope you all have some wonderful things planned - even if it's just a bit of rest and relaxation! Has fall truly arrived for you yet? We are still hitting record temperature highs here in middle Tennessee. It will be 92 today! No matter...it's fall as far as I'm concerned. We couldn't resist making stew and yeast rolls here this week. Maybe fall will soon pick up on our subtle hints!
As for me this weekend, I'll be working on Blog Sale items for my sale that starts here on Monday, September 27th. I will be linking up to Deborah's {at The Fairfield House} blog sale link party, so be sure to check out her site for even more blog sales next week - or even better, join up yourself by having a blog sale, too!
I can't believe how much I have collected since my last blog sale. I didn't take photos of the packaged up goodies from the last one, but here is one from the sale I held in 2008. {The Nester would just die - I've heard she hates dealing with packing and shipping... *wink*} I kind of do, too, but since my shop is opening in November - FINALLY! - I figured I better get use to it.
These are just a few sneak peek photos of some of the things that will be in my Blog Sale on Monday. Again...how did this happen?!
Because of my love of "junk" and decor, I've decided that my Twice Remembered Cottage shop will include farmhouse/cottage style treasures, things that may be worn, rustic, romantic, simple, white {and other classic colors that can fit into any decor}. This will be in addition to handcrafted items such as my faux treats, painted signs, and eventually, miniature farmhouse/cottage creations. I truly believe in doing what you love and my love just happens to be farmhouse / cottage style decor and making pretty things.
All the items in my new shop will all be along the same style and feel, but occasionally, I will {and do} run across things that are sweet and cottage-y but won't fit the style of the shop. In order to keep it from looking like a decorator's buffet bar, I'll maintain a page set up here on my blog for such treasures. For example, I won't put pink in my shop. There's nothing wrong with pink, of course, but most of the items in the shop will pretty much match my own personal style preferences...things that you might find at Twice Remembered. If I would use an item for my own home, I'll put it in the shop - or at least I'll really, really, really try to part with it. But I do have an appreciation for pretty and vintage things in general, no matter the color, so that is why I'd like to still make such items available through my blog. In fact many of the items you see above are of the kinds of things I'd list on a separate page of my blog.
If you would be interested in receiving updates when new things are listed - and notifications of new posts and goings on here at Twice Remembered along with other inspiring ideas, please join me on my new Facebook page - The Twice Remembered Cottage. I had one a while back but found that I needed to cut out some "social media" so that I could focus on getting to this point right here. I'm a simple girl, and too much at once makes me want to suck my thumb and take a nap.
I hope this day finds you doing well and I look forward to seeing you again this Monday, September 27 @ 8 am Central time at my blog sale. I have a busy weekend ahead of me but right now? I think I'm going to go heat up some stew...and I might even drop some more hints to Fall by putting on some socks and a sweater. Hmmph!
Oooh...I am excited to see the treasures you have in your blog sale and shop! It is still hot here to but the leaves are changing so that is good. Have a great weekend and wishing you lots of energy to get all ready. ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait :) Looks lovely! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou have some beautiful things! I will have to come back to see them all!
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally get what you are saying about social media taking up time :-)
Kim, I couldn't believe it when I saw the book, "Dolls to Make for Fun and Profit." When I was 10 years old, (More years ago than I care to admit!) I checked that book from our public library. I loved it! I made a doll using a pattern from this book. She was so sweet and all sewn completely by hand. I remember she had brown yarn braids and a red plaid dress. (Materials from Moms' scrap bag.)
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ReplyDeleteI am making my list and will be back on Monday morning. Such lovely things. Thank you for the shout out. Congrats on the projected opening date of your shop! It's been a lot of hard work and a long time coming. I know you will be successful. Now all you need is a pastry section featuring your amazing and unequaled talent of cake/cup cake decorating (ones we can eat!)I don't have a face book page but have been encouraged to start one. As is, I only post once every seven to ten days on my blog.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Your Friend,
Deborah
oh lala Love all the treasures! Can't wait
ReplyDelete~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
Thanks, everyone! I hope you all have a great weekend, too, and we'll see you on Monday!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is so neat about the Doll book, Linden! I just love this little book, too!
Deborah, I think baking real treats would interest me more if I weren't tempted to eat every sweet treat in sight! Yes, there would SO much temptation!
I'm going to see how you go about this blog sale. I think it's a great idea and it's something I should consider as I'm getting overwhelmed with stuff here!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun idea and the first time I've seen a blog sale. Makes perfect sense and a fun day.
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