...and, as always, my trip was too short.
So much to show and tell. Let's see, how can I describe the trip? It was heaven on earth, really.
The Auntie-to-be and I jumped out of bed, showered and were on the road by 7:10 on Saturday morning. We picked up her sister, and after a quick stop at Starbucks were on the short ride down the rural road to Battleground where the Barn House Sale took place.
For starters, it was the perfect weather and location for a vintage fair. A grassy pasture (with roosters crowing and walking around, no less) The booths were incredible. In-cred-i-ble, I tell ya. But that wasn't nearly the best part. No, the best part was meeting so many people that I have admired from afar, through the internet.
The first celebrity I came upon was the Lisa Johnson, of Ticked Pink and A thing for roses fame, and I wasn't bashful about approaching her. (Ignore my squinty eyes. It was very sunny.) Such a warm and friendly gal in person (I knew she would be!!) I met her partner in vintage vending, Isabell, but somehow missed getting a photo of her.
I met up with Krista Colvin (I'm so glad she suggested I fly up for this fabulous event!) and we got to visit before judging the Bake Off (more on that tomorrow!) Oh, and do you see that guy back there? That's Joe, one of the Boys of the Barn House, standing in their booth. (such fabulous stuff!)
Then, I got to meet Joy, from Auntie's Joy's. (What exactly is up with my squinting...and that cheesy, goofy smile? Sheesh. I look like a chipmunk that is really overdo for a haircut. This is why you seldom see photos of me. I'd much rather you all imagine me as an incredibly attractive, slender, non-squinting down home gal from the biggest little city.Oh well, we've shattered that myth all to heck today.)
Anyway.
Where was I? Oh yes, Auntie Joy. Her blog is called "A Day in the life"...you know her too, I am sure. Another fabulous woman. I got to meet her darling sister Toni, too. We all chatted our heads off like we'd known each other for half of our lives.
My daughters and I had so much much fun meeting everyone, and visiting, and shopping. A perfect day, in my world. There were so many treasures to see (and buy) that I'll have to do a second post on this (not to mention, showcase the Bake off that we got to help judge)
