Funky Junk Show - Spokane

Two weeks away to the first big show of the season!  Mark your calendars - you won't want to miss this!

Can't wait to see you there...

Things That Make Me Smile

When our yard is still deeply covered in snow and there are giant mountains of dirty, gravel-filled snow all over or when it still snows 2-3 times a week here in Sandpoint, ID and I am now in a gray, lifeless cubicle 40+ hours a week, I need things that can make me smile.  Although we are in a transition stage of renting until we permanently settle (which means no painting walls, drywall anchors, etc), I found that it's important to surround yourself with the little things that brighten your day and make you smile...

 Coffee always cheers me up, but drinking it in a favorite cup is even better.

 This old cabinet filled with my collection of clocks will always remind me how precious time is.

 Birds, birds, birds... I've loved them for as long as I know. 

 Doesn't everyone need more than one set of bird salt and pepper shakers?

 Favorite china is a must...

 mixed with vintage suitcases and...

old trophy cups.

 That favorite piece of furniture in all its distressed glory

 And everyone needs a light-filled window and a big, squishy sofa to soak in some quiet time.

But most of all...it's the important things in life that make you smile!

I hope some of the things that make me smile put a smile on your face too!

Kristen

XOXO To You!

Happy Valentine's Day!  May your day be filled with xoxo's!

Your Friend,

Kristen

Taking Some Time

I've been taking some time the last few months...

Spending some serious time with these guys...

Visiting the happiest place on earth....

Curling up with a good book or two...

And, I can tell you what we haven't been doing...no gutting our house, no hauling furniture everywhere, and no going days and weeks without having my husband home for dinner.  The weekend after last fall's Angel's Attic Show, our family moved up to Sandpoint, ID for my husband's new job and some serious downtime for all of us.  We are happy to report that we've enjoyed weekends playing Wii games, reading books, and bumming around the house for the first time EVER!  We also took our first family vacation to Disneyworld in Orlando a couple weeks ago and had the time of our lives!  It's been so good for us to recharge after so many years of constant stress.  We tease now that we all feel almost "normal"!

After the whirlwind of selling our home, being part of several shows, going through a housing emotional roller coaster of trying to find a place to live in Sandpoint, and packing and moving two giant U-haul trucks (one unloaded in the middle of a very rainy night), I didn't want to look at another piece of furniture for a while and to be honest, I wasn't sure when I would... Family before furniture, right?!  In the last few weeks, I've been pulling out my decorating books and magazines, dreaming of projects, and I even think the furniture in the garage has been calling my name :)  Clearly, I've been cured from the "I just want to relax a while" phase. 

I'm very excited to be planning out projects and setting some show dates for this upcoming spring which I'll keep posted here.  I've also been creating some new jewelry that I can't wait to share with you!      

This Isn't Your Grandma's Attic...

We've been busy transforming "The Attic" for the next big sale this Saturday (9am-4pm)!  The driveway is going to be full too!  The first few customers in line will receive something special as well.  Hope to see everyone there...here are some preview pics of what we've been working on!

Angel's Attic Autumn Open House!

Come join us Saturday, September 25th from 9am-4pm for the last Angel's Attic show of the season!  As usual, we will be packing out every inch of the attic and overflow onto the beautiful grounds of my mom's house!  There are some incredible furniture pieces to be had at this sale that have been lovingly restored by my talented step-dad, Jon along with one-of-a-kind art pieces, french decor, harvest goods, and newly designed jewelry pieces.  In addition, we'll have some great end-of-year prices! Come browse the displays with a hot beverage and tasty treat that will be provided and enjoy one of the last few vintage sales of the season! 

(Look for these signs!  Directions below...)

(Autumn Open House 2009)

(Spring Open House 2010)

To get there...

• Starting from the "Y" on North Division, go WEST on Country Homes Boulevard.
• At the next light (Wall Street), turn RIGHT (North).
• Take an immediate LEFT (West) onto Price.
• After one block, Price will come to a "T" at Mountain View Lane. Turn RIGHT.
• Look for the sign (like the one above) on the street. Park out front, then walk up the driveway to get to the Attic. We look forward to seeing you!

Dresser Anyone?

My goodness, I have too many dressers.  I think I'm magnetically attracted to them at sales.  I always make a beeline straight to an old dresser...maybe it's because they're so versatile.  Besides the fact that every member in the family needs a dresser for clothing, they are also great for using in an entryway (with a cute mirror above it, of course) to store hats, gloves, dog leashes, etc.  Put two small matching dressers under a door and you now have a workspace with storage.  The possibilities are endless which brings me to my point...I have FIVE, 5, cinco dressers in all shapes and sizes that are coming with me to The Funky Junk Show this weekend.  I will have some other great pieces of furniture as well, but I'm telling you, if you're on the lookout for a new dresser, Funky Junk in Sandpoint is the place to be.  Where else would you rather spend your weekend?  Sandpoint has fabulous shopping, restaurants, a gorgeous lake, and an awesome antique show happening all at once this weekend.  Here are a few sneak peeks of some of the items that I'll be bringing:

(ok, not exactly a dresser, but a pale blue buffet/sideboard)

(I'm positive that I'll have your initial in stock of bubble necklaces - plus many other images!)

(stylish coasters)

Enough peeking, you'll have to see the rest at the show!