Salmon Alley: 2014

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Fall breezing in

It's been an abrupt switch from summer to fall...

all in the space of about 12 hours -

Friday night to Saturday morning.

And with the chilly weather I have been inspired

to create a variety of new owls and octopi.

Mr. Snowy Owl

Mrs. Snowy Owl

It's an Owl Family!

Hot pink owl for Emily

It's hard to choose favorites - this one is near the top of the list!

Got to see the Octopus at the Newport Aquarium - such an interesting creature.

She couldn't wait for me to leave for work in the morning... had to get on her cozy chair.

And I have finished all of my custom orders which are shipping out this week!

Let me know you've received them and that they are to your liking...

I want you to all be happy.

Custom coffee sack banner

I was delighted to see that Salmon Alley was posted about

in another blog following the Country Living show!

I had a lovely conversation with Jayne at the show.

I had no idea she posted about Salmon Alley!

Thank you! I love your blog - so many beautiful quilts.

Looks like you had a great time at Country Living with your family.

I love that the show lets friends and families,

often generations hang out for a day or two just

shopping and browsing together.

Everyone is always friendly & enthusiastic about the show.

It's infectious (in a good way!)

Maybe it's the cold snap that seems to be ordered up just for that weekend.

Here's a link to Jayne's blog: Please check it out.

Jayne's Quilting Room: Country Living Fair

Well, that's all for tonight...

I've got several more things to finish before

the next Oakley Fancy Flea.

I'll have more fall things as well as Holiday decor.

November 16 11-5 at the 20th Century Theater...

Indoors and on Sunday -

Football and shopping

Truly something for everyone!

Hope to see you there.

Enjoy!

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Final Fancy Flea of the Summer

What a beautiful day for the Final Summer Fancy Flea!

A steady crowds of shoppers made the day fly.

Peek-a-boo!

Right on the heels of the Country Living Show,

I had lots of new items for this show.


"new" chandelier shabby chic!

Mid century goodness

vintage jewelry boxes

I am taking custom orders on many things:

letter books, banners, lampshades etc.

Send me an email if you saw something at the show

& you are thinking about it still.

Acorns, letters & garland

Those who placed orders, I'm getting started tonight!

Expect an email in the next few days to confirm the sale

and show some options, where applicable.

The Parliament

We want to go home with you!

Here's Salmon Alley's fall schedule:

Sycamore Craft Show 11/22 (Sycamore High School)

Oakley Fancy Flea 12/7 (20th Century Theater)

& possibly the 11/16 Oakley Fancy Flea

I will have a lot of Holiday decorations, wedding decor & more.

Lovely pine cone

Sweet dreams - going to decorate a sweet little girl's bedroom

So come on out and get your Holiday shopping done

buying local and handmade in the USA.

Celebrate!

Zipper pouches - perfect for everyone.

Hope to see you soon!

Enjoy!

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Custom Orders

Here are several of the custom letter books

I've done since the Country Living show...

they are so cute!

More to be done soon.

Enjoy!

Monday, September 15, 2014

Country Living Sunday

What a gorgeous day it was... sunny and a perfect temperature.

The last day of the show was great... sold lots of big items.

We rearranged the booth and had a fresh take on the furniture.

Here are a few shots for today... and a quick blog post.

I am so grateful for Monèque's help again this year, she brought so much energy to the booth. Her work was the key caddies, words and candle holders among other things. She nearly sold out of her burlap letters. She's taking orders if anyone needs one.

I would love to see where you

place the banners, owls & pillows in your homes -

really anything you bought and if you love how it looks,

please send a photo and I will post them on the blog.

If you loved something at the booth and are still thinking about it,

send me an email it might still be available.

Thank you to everyone who shopped at Salmon Alley this weekend.

This is a huge event and I love being a part of it.

My next show is the Oakley Fancy Flea, Sept 27 10-4.

Hope to see you there.

Enjoy!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Country Living Day - Saturday

Well, Day Two was just as much fun as Day One...

and the weather, while chilly & sometimes threatening was pretty nice.

Lots of great shoppers today all braving the cold.

Here's a few shots of the booth today...

we moved things around and freshened up the displays.

Got a lot of lovely compliments on the booth too.

Thank you all!

Trying a little fun with the camera & yes it was cold enough for mittens this morning.

George the Octopus needs to find a home... and someone to cuddle

This banner will be at a vineyard wedding... sure to be a gorgeous wedding

I think he can't decide... a drink or a sandwich

Sort of sums up the day... Joy at Country Living!

I sold so many of my vintage finds. I am happy they have found a new home.


This is the prettiest sewing machine ever

I will post more tomorrow... Hope to see you there.

Enjoy!

Friday, September 12, 2014

Country Living Columbus - 2014

Another great day at Country Living's Columbus show at Ohio Village.

You can't ask for a more perfect location for the show -

everthing about the Village is ideal for the show.

And Salmon Alley has the same booth location!

It is the best one too!

Here's the view when you enter the show...

I'm the first booth you can come to and there are so many lovely items to view.

Great vintage finds, wonderful handmade items:

owls, bags, lampshade, pumpkins &wall hangings.

I got to see many customers from last year...

so exciting to hear how they used the banners and other items they purchased.

The owls this year have so much personality.

And the Octavius the Octopus is stealing the show.

More to follow after tomorrow's show.

Got to finish a few more things before tomorrow.

Come on out and see me,

the weather will be fine and

there's sure to be some great antiques and country goodies to be found.

Enjoy!

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Post Show - lots of Heat

So concludes the hottest market I have ever experienced! Just over 90 degrees!
My new easy-up provided adequate shade and a pleasant shelter for the day.
And the rain held off long enough to have time to unload at home.