Crazy Busy Life!

My time is flying by! Since, I have moved back to my home town of Spokane life has been CrAzY BuSy! My mom (FJS #1) and my other sister, Patty (FJS #4), both live here and they keep me busy most of the time. Either helping out with their business or going Junkin all weekend long. The junkin part is the most fun!

We just finished up the Custer's Show last weekend... WOW is all I can say! Of course I volunteered all of my family to help out with it... Linda even made the trip over. The first day we nearly sold out of everything. That night I robbed my house of all the furniture and little items that I had painted or done something with to have something to sell for the next 2 days. It was a great show! I even saw people that I haven't seen in about 20years... This one lady was looking at a shutter that I was selling. I looked at her and said "I know you from somewhere"... so we went over the usual... school~ nope, bank~ nope, and the last Montgomery Ward ( my first job ever). That was it!!! She use to work with me upstairs in bedding and linens. I also found out she married one of the dock workers that helped me out of a tough situation (I was stuck up on the top rafter in the wharehouse and couldn't get down... he helped me out) lol. If you know me I am totally scared of heights! It was great seeing her.

Now the fun starts! In just a couple of weeks my sister and I are heading down to TEXAS! Yeah, baby!! Going on a ultimate JUNK HUNT! We have planned interviews, meet and greet, and a good ol' fashion Junk Prom! We will be partying with the JuNk GySpY's, Fancy from Cactus Creek Daily, and the Junk Mafia Radio boys and who else knows!!! We will be planning a time and place to meet up with all of our TEXAS facebook friends.

After that fun trip is another FUNKY JUNK SISTER'S VINTAGE FLEA MARKET! Everything that we find and can ship back from Texas will be at this sale! You don't want to miss it... I have been working on some new stuff that I think you will just LOVE! We are also working on something that you all have been asking for... the launch for this will be at the show!

I told you I have been crazy busy!

xoxo

Dixie

It's a Business!

I have had a lot to think about the last couple of days... deciding on what decisions to make that would benefit our family, our business, and me. Sometimes you just have to "agree to disagree". From the bad something positive comes shining through! Once everything is "INKED" as they say... I will let you know more. Here we go!

Where has the time gone?

Feels like yesterday that I was at the Funky Junk Sister's Show... but, it has been weeks and I haven't put up any more pics! Ok... here we go!!!

These are pics of Debi Ward Kennedy of Retreat Design... this husband and wife team do wonders together!!! Love everything they always bring to the show!!! Check out Bob's lights. They also have a beautiful table that Bob made... which I am trying to talk my husband into letting buy it.

Don't just love Tiffany of Shabby Scraps?!! If you haven't seen her stuff... you better make it to our next show, because you are missing out!

Some excited ladies who are about to shop! Plus, it was freezing cold outside! They wanted in!!!

What can I say about John Bob Cool Junk??? Except they are the best! Loved their whole pink theme for our Breast Cancer Awarness Girl's Night Out! They let you dig right in (they have bins you can go through) Awesome!!! They also need a website... so that I can link to them!

Aren't these guys cute! They are part of the JuneBug Design clan... I think they were even dancing with the Zumba Maniacs!

There is Celia checking out some of Fun Junks stuff! Gladys is somewhere around here... (I had some photos of all of them, however, they were blurry)! Ladies thanks for taking the trip over to see all the fun! Can't wait tell your Fall show! The Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market

Here are the ladies of Summerland! Cute stuff in their booth!

These ladies were a hoot! Loved them~ Until next time 3 Sassy Tarts!

You have to go visit these ladies too! They are located up in Stanwood... Poppyseeds

Patricia of Tippy Stockton has the cutest booth with wonderful homemade jewelry! Checkout her blog to see where she will be next...

Mark your calendars for May 14 & 15, 2010 for our next show

Funky Junk or Bust!

On the road again... can't wait to get on the road again. This song is driving me crazy!!! It has been stuck in my head for the last couple of days.

Today is the day for the ROAD TRIP! Funky Junk Sister #1 (aka. MOM) and I are going to be on our way to Puyallup, WA. Even though the show isn't until Friday there is a bunch of work to do before the doors open. We have to transform an old workout building into a fatabulous junkin retreat.

First off we have to get there!

MIA! Sort of!!!

Wow... it has been awhile since I have written on here!

I have been working really hard on my website orders, my kids birthdays (yes... all 3 of them within weeks of each other), and the FUNKY JUNK SISTER's Show! Something else that has also been thrown in there is that we are finally moving into our place. Lots of painting, cleaning, and moving =)



Next week is the big FUNKY JUNK SISTER's Show! We are doing a special girl's night out (men can come too) this will be a fun event! We have a PINK tree that we are doing a raffle which will benefit breast cancer awareness.. there will also be giveaways.. and some yummy treats! Buy your tickets before hand, so you can get right in.



Saturday it all starts again! We have some special guest coming on the JUNK BUS... Timi has some wonderful ladies coming from up North wanting to get some great junk! They should have a great time... because Timi is a hoot! We are opening up at 8 am with an Early Bird entry. From 10 am on is our discounted entry price.



We have some awesome vendors... some people who have never even done a show before, but let me tell you that we have seen their junk and you will be happy to see them there. This will for sure be the best show of the year!



I will try and update more this week! Maybe about my road trip over to the Funky Junk Sister's Show....

The Mad Hatter Flea!

These girls have done a wonderful job of changing the Old 5 mile grange into something fantabulous! The girls I am talking about are the Junebug Furniture & Design. When I lived up on top of the 5 mile.. I did many yard sales and they would be there trying to score the next find. I love their style and taste!!!

We think they should come and do our show so you could experience what I have! So, write them at junebugfurnitureanddesign.blogspot.com and tell them they should do our show too!

This is what you saw as soon as you walked though the doors! WOW! Sparkle and Shine!!!

These bags lined a window seal... stinkin' cute!

I think this was another one of their booths that was down stairs.

The popcorn wrappers are a great idea!

They did a wonderful job of picking vendors... everyone complemented each other. Antie Joy and Luluz was there. I met the ladies of Chaps and also Serena of the Farm Chicks. I would of had more pics, however, I was to busy talking..lol

When they have their next show... you will not want to miss it =)

Here we go again!

Here is our flyer for the Girl's Night Out! Copy and paste it so that we can spread the word about the show and the event!!!

Barn Barn Baby!

Last weekend we took a little drive to Rathdrum, Idaho... to see one of my favorite barn sales. The Vintage Barn! I was at her first one just a few years ago and I think she might of had 3 other people besides herself

(Rolane Hopper~The Hostess with the Mostess) doing the sale.

All I can say now is "WOW" it has grown so much in just a few years.

Something that I am hoping for our show (Funky Junk Sisters)!

The end of summer sale had about 50 vendors... each one was just eye candy for me. You will have to go to her website www.barnbarnbaby.com to mark your calendar for next years sales.

This was so cool! If I had a place to put it right now... I would of bought it!

I just loved the colors mixed with the rust!

I never knew rakes looked so cool!

I have a fetish with schwinn bikes... Love them!

This would make a great island for a kitchen! It just might show up at our show... From Ann Caster of Nestting.

These were also at Ann's booth! She also does more shows from her Fire Station! How cool is that?!

This was from the Junebug booth! I would show you more, however, my sister wants to blog about the show too.

Don't forget about the Funky Junk Sister's Show!

You need to buy tickets to the GIRL'S NIGHT OUT on October 23rd... we are raising money for breast cancer awareness! Help support a great cause...!!!

Girls Night Out~ Funky Junk Sister's Show

Hey everyone! This show is BIGGER and BETTER then the first one!!!
For our second show we are doing a Girls Night Out!

click on above to go to there website

This will happen on friday night October 23, 2009 from 6pm-9pm

Tickets are on sale now!

~ tickets are just for friday night ~

We are raising money to fight against breast cancer. We will have giveaways and a raffle... Debi Ward Kennedy will be doing a wonderful display for our raffle~ Think Pink!

Shopping ~ Music ~ Shopping ~ Food ~ Shopping ~ Fun ~ Shopping

Can you tell there will be a lot of shopping??! We are setting up for some pampering too... shhh! Don't tell our husbands!!! Hahaha

!!!More Vendors!!!

Don't forget you can do more shopping on Saturday~ October 24, 2009 from 10am-6pm

Early Birds can get in from 8am-10am

Funky Junk Sister's Website for prices

Don't forget that Timi will be doing her Travelin' Junk Bus to the show!

There is just fun to be had all around...

Funky Junk Sister's are here to stay!!!! Let's get ready for a party!

!!!You don't want to miss this!!!

xoxo

Fabulous Friends!!!

My friend from grade school came to visit me this weekend with her daughter! I was so excited because in the last 20 years this is the first time I had a friend from school come visit for the whole weekend =) So, I had to make this some what of a fun weekend for all of us.
First off... I put my hubby on food patrol! He gathered all the fixins for the whole weekend. He had to do it up right because I bragged about how much of a wonderful cook he was. Plus, this way I don't have to cook...hehehe!
Next, was planning fun activities to do up here in Indianola. This was a little bit easier then I thought it would be... My friend Liz of "Seabold Vintage" was putting on her flea market this weekend in Bainbridge Island. That was a must see! Before we went to the flea market we had to check out the shops in Winslow (which is on Bainbridge too). There is one paper store that had the funniest glasses that her daughter could not resist to purchase for her friend back home. They reminded me of glasses that Elton John would wear back in the day. Then we hit the flea market! Of course I was talking about our next show that the Funky Junk Sister's will be having in October to everyone. There was some great stuff there. Liz's stuff was awesome as usual! It looked like everyone was having a great time... wheeling and dealing in each booth. We also toured around Poulsbo. Hit the fabulous bakery that they have there... yummy! Of course I am still doing the diet thing.. so, I got a healthy cookie (if there is such a thing) it had pumpkin seeds, flax, and some other health stuff. It was pretty good. I think it was called "Grandpa's Cookies". My friend's daughter had a yummy looking pull apart... I just wanted to take it out of her hands it looked so good! Ok, enough about food because I will probably go raid the fridge if I keep talking about it!
The nights consisted of sitting out on the back deck enjoying a nice warm fire... drinking a few adult drinks.. and thinking about how much I have missed this. We had a lot of fun talking about the good ol' days and people that we have seen over the years. Our 20 year reunion is next summer and we can't wait to catch up with everyone!

On To The Next Show!

We have made it official! Our next show is in October... The first event was a huge success!!! By the end of the show everyone was asking when the next one will be. After working out the football schedule around my sister's house (she has all boys). This seemed to be the perfect date! We are doing a Girls Night Out which will be based around fundraising to save the ta-ta's! What a wonderful way to shop and support a great cause. We are also offering an early bird special on Saturday for those die hard shoppers! There have been a few changes which we think are for the better. Mark your calendars for the BIG EVENT! The holidays are just around the corner and this is the place to get your one of a kind gifts!!! Checkout the Funky Junk Sister's Blog and FunkyJunkSisters.com

xoxo
Dixie

Time for Bed!

If you came to the Funky Junk Sister's Show you would of seen the 2 benches that I made out of twin beds. Today I was checking out some DIY projects and came across a few more favorites. Most of these beds can be found at estate & garage sales, craiglist, or goodwill. Whenever I find one and it is a great price or FREE (is even better)... I just have to get it!

Beautiful old headboards are being tucked away to gather cobwebs, when they can be restored to a new and lovely life. Don't forget to bring them into the light of day. Rebuild and re-love them.


Use can just about use them anywhere... in the garden


made in different styles... this one took a lot of effort.


I kind of like the old chippy paint ones...


This one would go great in my house!