The Holidays are Here!

Do you have a favorite advent calendar?  Did you have them when you were a kid? My brothers and I  always enjoyed them when we were little, and my kids are no different.  I was the youngest of 3 and the only girl in my family, and we would take turns each night having a special treat.  One of us would open the advent calendar (no candy involved….), one of us would plug in the electric candles in our front windows, and the 3rd would plug in the Christmas tree.  It was serious business! So fast forward a few years, and with our 5 kids, waiting for your turn at the Advent calendar got really challenging, especially for the younger ones.  So we have ended up with 5 advent calendars…..

Our school’s Holiday Bazaar is coming up in 2 weeks!  I have been busy creating fun stuff for this show, lots of little items, for kids to buy for gifts.  But I had to share The Calendar. I have this one left, but our Bazaar isn’t until the 10th, so it needs to find a home now!…..

This is burlap, with large damask pockets big enough for a goody for each child, (or for you=) so YOU don’t have to have a bunch of calendars.  Trimmed with red, and a rustic twine hanger.  $45 + shipping. Let me know if you are interested, I’ll get it sent to you before December 1st.

It snowed here yesterday, and so let the holiday magic begin!

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Fabulous Flea Market/Vintage Show in Monroe!

This is the next part of my adventure….I will be hosting a booth at this fabulous show coming up in 3 weeks.  Ruffles are the order of the day—-many ways to pretty up you and your home for the holidays.  Have a fun day out with your friends, get inspired, do some Christmas shopping, order a custom project…… Next blog will have some pics to get you thinking that you really can’t miss this fun event!

Friday night is the Early Bird shopping and admission is $25 for the privilege of first pick.  I have one ticket to give away!  Just leave a comment here and tell me why that ticket should be yours!  Winner announced on Sunday, October 10 right here on my blog.

Please join us on Friday evening Oct 22nd for early bird shopping and our Blogger/Facebook Fan Ball. Create a pageant sash that represents your blog, Facebook page, business or just yourself. Come dressed in your interpretation of ball attire, Ruffles, Rust, or Ruffles & Rust. Win prizes for best sash and best outfit. The best of both will be crowned Queen of Ruffles & Rust.
Tickets for this event are $25 per person and sales will be limited. Tickets are on sale at www.comejunkwithus.com

Saturday October 23rd join us for a day of shopping with some of the best vendors in the Pacific Northwest. Doors open at 9 am until 4pm
Entry fee $8. Your favorite blogs, vendors, and stores will have discount coupons available, and at www.comejunkwithus.com I have coupons, so make sure to ask when you see me!  Or if you live a little farther out, you can print them off the website.

We will also be holding classes during this event. Classes will be taught by Beth Evans-Ramos formely of The Salvage Studio. These classes will be from $40- $60 and are limited to 35 students per class. Information on these classes will be posted soon. Watch the Come Junk With Us website and Facebook fan page for information on the entire Ruffles & Rust Event.

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