Once a California Gal, now a full fledged Northwest Country Gal. I enjoy gardening,antiquing, spending time with my Husband AKA "Cookman". He is such a good cook. Thank goodness. I would much rather be out digging in the yard and planting roses. He is my Hero and best friend. Just being able to take walks with him is very special to me. I have been cancer free for 7.5 years. It wonderful to be able to spend time together. Go for walks, going to movies, or hanging out at Wiggett's Antique Marketplace, in Coeur d' Alene, ID. Our home away from home. We love the owner's, dealers, and customers. Retirement is a good thing.
Located in Wiggett's Antique Marketplace, in the charming little town of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. One block from the Resort and beautiful Lake Cour d' Alene. The shop has been voted BEST Antique Store in North Idaho the last 2 years.
I thank God for being able to live here. Everytime I drive down town to go to the shop. It is so beautiful. It reminds me of a small town you might see in a movie. In the summer, all the old fashion lamp post are decorated with huge hanging flower baskets. I love it!
This is our kitty girl. Her name was Princess when we adopted her. We call her just about everything else. Mostly Baby-girl. We rescued her about 3.5 years ago from the shelter. We like to spoil her. Just hope being on the internet doesn't give her a big head. If I could, I would have about 4 more. I love them all.
I love wishing you a Merry Christmas because it is my way of recognizing that Christ is the reason for this season. Such a wondrous miracle. In addition we get a chance to get together with friends and family, make homemade goodies and even pull out some of our vintage decorations too.
The Grandchildren taking a weekend vacation with Mom and Dad, enjoying a visit to Monterey and Carmel, Ca. As you can see, Kaitlyn loves her big Brother.
Debbie and Mike at Christmas party last night. Debbie is wearing a vintage hat from Aunt Bessie. The hat is from the 1950's. I'm so glad she can use something so special to me.
Here are a couple of photos of our Granddaughter Kaitlyn making banana bread with her mom. She loves to cook and she also likes dessert which she calls "specials".
Just about once or twice I love to stay home, watch the snow from my windows and do things that I have been putting off. Like updating my blog and website. My sweet husband is out using his snow blower. Bless his heart. I love that man so much.
I love this time of year. I have been decorating all four spaces at the shop. I have to say, I'm like a kid in the candy store. Pulling out Christmas ornaments and decorations that I had forgot about. I love to keep changing things, as I find other goodies to bring in.I wish you all a Blessed Christmas.
These folks from Jim Custer's Enterprises have been doing shows for the past 35 years. They really have it down and are terrific to work with. The show has a good blend of country, cottage, folk art, garden, glassware and toys.
All I can say is this show is so much fun to do. It is wonderful that it is a two day show. Things sell very fast the first day. Many of the dealers restock for Sun with fresh merchandise. It makes it worth while for those customers traveling from other areas such as Calif,
Oregon, Colorado, Montana and even Canada. The customers come back on Sun to either buy more or pick up items sold the first day! Hope to see you there in June 2010.
When you are finished shopping the show, come by to see Wiggett's Marketplace in Coeur d' Alene, ID.
As always, we had a great time doing the Vintage Barn Show this Summer and Fall. Dean and Rolane are wonderful to their dealers/vendors. The setting is absolutely the best! 10 acres with a 1915 Farm house and a beautiful vintage barn. Good crowds, good prices, lots of buying activity, great Bluegrass music and yummy homemade goodies for sale made by the local Mennonites.