The First Day

We had a wonderful time, the first day of the Craft and Antique show. People were lined up a half hour before opening, anxious to be the first ones to get a chance at all the goodies.

This happy camper plans to fill the wheelbarrow with pumpkins in the fall.

Though this picture is rather dark, the colors used by the girls at Grandiflora are amazing!! What a way to brighten a day.

Here's a happy couple with a picture they purchased.

Some people just have to be Divas.

Teens for Christ once again is providing some delicious meals and snacks for us. They have their coffee stand, which also serves up milkshakes,

And their food stand. I love their taco salad. Here are the kids in the kitchen,

And here they are in the coffee stand. They are really hard workers and do a fantastic job of serving everyone in a timely manner.

So folks, it's not too late. The show is open until 8 tonight, and 5 tomorrow.

Hi Hoe Nursery

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to work I go. . .
You know, I don't think there is any more rewarding work than that you do in the garden. I am so excited that spring is here and I can start spending my time clearing, planting, replanting and growing. And the best perks are the beautiful bouquets to put in your house.




Hi Hoe Nursery is owned and operated by Sharon and Craig Haugen in Lynden. Talk about your Happy Place!!!! We are so glad to have Sharon with us at the show this year. It's been a few years since she has been here.

Here is Sharon with her mock up booth. By the way, Sharon is the proud Grandmother of triplet girls, so be sure to stop by and share brags with her.

Sharon has such a knack for incorporating yard art into her gardens.

And her arrangements. What a gift.

I'm sure you will love her and her booth.

Only 4 more days!!! See you all there!

Cedarbrook Lavender

Tracie Barrick of Cedarbrook Lavender and Herb Farm will be at our show for the first time this year. The farm offers 70 varieties of Lavender and 200 herb and perrenial plants.
At the show she will be featuring culinary items, handcrafted items, and of course the personal products, such as lotions, soap and spa goodies.

You can get more information about Cedarbrook Lavender at their website. Just click here to be linked to the site now.

Just Because

Just Because. Just Because what?

Just Because Antiques!!!!

Larry and Cheryl always have a wonderful assortment of goodies for us to browse through. Furniture, kitchen accessories, old books, you name it. You will want to spend time here to find that special treasure!

Red Barn Lavender

We are happy to have Red Barn Lavender at our show again this year. They are a local business from Ferndale and are entering their 5th season of growing Lavender.

At the show they will have plenty of live plants, lavender, rosemary and thyme to name a few, for those of you anxious to start planting.

And of course, they will have a great selection of lavender products.

Soaps, lotions, essential oils to name a few.

You will also find honey and other culinary items, neck wraps and sachets.

She Who Sews

Cheryl Boddy is a fabric addict! Is this a bad thing? That is debatable. For those of you who don't sew, you can find a myriad of handmade kitchen accessories in Cheryl's booth at our show. This picture shows her crocheting the much needed, famous net scrubbies. I can't live without them! I use them to clean dishes, pots and pans, the bathroom, the floors, EVERYTHING. And look at those lovely, bright fabrics.

Cheryl started doing shows to accommodate her passion for fabrics, so help her out by buying some nice goodies for yourself or a friend. Then watch her buy more fabric and create even more accessories for us! What a lovely circle game.

Grandiflora!!

A Mother and Daughters (2) endeavor, Grandiflora is a favorite shop for all of us locals here in the Lynden area. When you need something to perk up your home, a friend, or your mood, this is where to come.

Featuring home decor, both vintage and new, they incorporate handmade items also, for a very unique look.

We are so pleased to have them back with us at the show this year where they will be featuring handmade and vintage items. All handmade items are carefully juried to provide the best quality and selection.

After seeing them at the show, you will want to hop on down the road to their wonderful shop. We know you will love them. Grandiflora is a girlfriend sort of place to take your cares away and have a little fun.

James R. Williamson

James R. Williamson is a well known artist from the Pacific Northwest, and we are so honored to have him in our show this year.



I have admired his work for years, having seen it in clubs and restaurants in the Seattle area.



You can see more examples of his work at his webpage:





http://www.jamesrwilliamson.com/

Birchwood Botanicals

Christie of Birchwood Gardens has been making natural herbal body care products and herbal teas for 25 years, and we are always excited to have her at our show. She grows all of her plants and herbs on her small farm in Bellingham, and is a regular at the Bellingham Farmer's Market.

Pamper yourself with some Rosemary-Mint Natural Salt Polish,

Avocado Foot Cream, or some of her luscious soaps. There are many more products to try, and you will want to stock up on all of them!!

Too much is Not Enough

Robert of Artistic Gifts/Keene Jewelry, is another new vendor at our show. As our title implies, there's no such thing as too much jewelry, right girls?
Is this bracelet just heavenly? Not for sale, it was a custom piece, but I wanted to show the quality of Robert's work.

Is this not stunning?
And these more simpler necklaces are real beauties.

I've got my heart set on those hummingbirds, so you all will have to beat me to the show!!!

Robert is definitely adding a new dimension to the show, and we hope to see you all there.

Oh, Baby!

Cozy Wozy is a home based company run by Moms. They make beautiful one of a kind baby blankets, swaddling cloths and receiving blankets, all with the most current of fabrics.

So who says babies have to have blue of pink? Look at these wonderfully bright colors, and the trendy fabrics in the blankets.

Hmmm, Jessica does custom orders. Wonder if she would do a full size for one big adult?

Annie Kenoyer Jewelry Design

Annie is a new exhibitor for us this year, and we are really excited about her jewelry. It's creative, beautiful, and affordably priced.

Annie was recently featured in the Bellingham Herald in the Wedding section.

You can see more of her work and learn more about her at http://www.fairhavenlifestyles.com/ and http://www.kenoyerjewelry.com/.

I'm sure you will be ready to treat yourself when you see her lovely earrings.

Tantalizing Tea Towels

Do you like retro? Omigosh, these kitchen goodies are enough to make me salivate. I can hardly wait to get my hands on some of these.
Charity Ganolfo of Home Deconomics has been making 1950's inspired home decor for 5 years now.
Celebrating color and kitsh, her wares are bright and happy with a touch of humor.

SWEET AS CAN BEE BZZZZZZZZZZ

Honey, what's not to love about it?

Isaac and Sari Frerichs created Sweet as Can Bee in 2005.

Isaac is also a Gourmet Chef, so in addition to raising the bees, he provides us with some truly wonderful recipes in his newsletter.

Shown above in the little round jar is his Chocolate Cream Honey. Can you just imagine?

For more info on Sweet as can Bee, visit his website and sign up for his newsletter.

www.sweetascanbeehoneyfarm.com


Better yet, come to the 24th annual Spring showing of Lynden crafts and Antiques on March 18, 19, and 20th at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. See you there!!