Nope. I'm not selling my porch, I'm just hosting a bit of a sale on it, and around it.
I have been perplexed as to what to do with all the furniture pieces I had that were supposed to get recreated into things for my shop and ended up sitting, patiently waiting for me to do something with. With the shop closed, I was at loose ends here as to what to do with all this..stuff.(The picture above is just a minuscule fraction of what I have waiting in storage to be refurbished...)
I made the decision a few weeks ago. I am hosting my first ever "Porch Sale" on Saturday, June 9th. I got the charming idea from the oh, so very creative Colleen. (She was even so gracious as to give me some tips on how to attract better foot traffic to my sale.)
I've been an absolute painting fool the last couple of weeks, (in between yard work, barbecuing with family, and my grown up girl job...)and it is paying off. My workshop garage will soon be empty of any and all vintage furniture and I will be ready to tackle my next big project; my website. (oooh, I can't wait to dig in and get started on that. I have some fun ideas planned.)
My sweet friend Denise will be on hand, with all of here darling baby and children's things as well. (Oh, and did you know she is now in the baby shower planning business as well? Too fun!)
Here's a little sneak peek at what I've been working on for the Porch Sale. Isn't this dear little table just about the sweetest thing?
And how about this chair?
Can't you see it in the corner of a kitchen, or on a deck with a beautiful pot of petunias on it?
There's going to be lots of charming pieces to finish off a room, or add some personality to a corner of a patio, that's for sure. Oh, and I'll be serving some of my signature sugar cookies and cupcakes too! If you're in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area, do plan to stop by and say hello!
So unfair! I'm sure you don't live in Michigan do you? I want to come to your sale! Such cute stuff, I am sure it will be a huge success!
Posted by: KathleenGrace | May 31, 2007 at 05:18 AM
Not fair to tease us out of town girls! Looks like a great idea. I'm sure it will be a success!
Posted by: Lucinda | May 31, 2007 at 06:00 AM
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful turn out! Cookies and cupcakes..wish I could come :)
Best,
Posted by: Kathleen | May 31, 2007 at 07:06 AM
Darn it, darn it, darn it! First, Colleen's sale in Philly & now yours in Reno, tempting me with out of town goodies, out of my reach! :) OK, who in the DC area is going to do the one that I can go to? Come on, help a girl spend some money! :)
Posted by: Kim | May 31, 2007 at 07:29 AM
LOL! Hey Kim, don't you have a booth somewhere? maybe you need to do a Porch Sale!!
Posted by: Tracey | May 31, 2007 at 08:04 AM
That is so not fair. I want everything! Do you offer free shipping? Just kidding. Very cute idea! I love it!
Posted by: Grace | May 31, 2007 at 08:29 AM
The table is so cute. Is that done with a brown glaze too.
Posted by: Trudi | May 31, 2007 at 08:47 AM
What fun! And I'm guessing that the proceeds form this sale will go to the benefit of the 'WillowNest gathering of wild women'????!!!!!! Can't wait!!!
Posted by: DivaDeb | May 31, 2007 at 09:06 AM
Oh, oh, oh! I wish you were much closer to the Portland/Seattle area! I'd be there in a heartbeat! You have the most fab stuff! Thanks for the peek though...
Posted by: anita | May 31, 2007 at 10:58 AM
The table is done with my usual dark brown glaze.
Oh, for anyone near the Portland Oregon area, the Willow Nest event Deb referred to is coming up on June 23rd! Check this link for the upcoming Barn Sale info: http://tinyurl.com/2ll4zx
Posted by: Tracey | May 31, 2007 at 11:34 AM
I wish I could be there. I love all of your great stuff. I'm sure you will sell everything in a hurry.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | May 31, 2007 at 01:07 PM
I'd give my right arm to be there! Can't wait for your webstore to open! Good luck--I am sure everything will sell very quickly!
Posted by: Joan | May 31, 2007 at 01:45 PM
Wow...just look at all that great stuff!!
Pat
Back Porch Musings
Posted by: Pat | May 31, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Tracey,
What exactly is your "usual dark brown" glaze? I want to paint some things white with a glaze and I'm not sure what to buy.
I'm sure your sale will be successful!
Elaine from CA.
Posted by: Elaine | May 31, 2007 at 06:38 PM
I sure wish I was going to your porch sale! You will do excellent by the looks of these :)
tea
xo
Posted by: tea | June 01, 2007 at 02:43 AM
You're selling all those beautiful things! Wish I could come. It will be a fabulous success!
Posted by: DebraKay | June 01, 2007 at 04:15 AM