Monday, March 30, 2015

To Clean or To Thrift?

I was faced with a decision whether I should clean the house or thrift shop on this beautiful day.  The decision was obvious .....  the house can wait.  I found some great stuff thrifting today!  Sharing some pictures of the 'Good Junk', all will be for sale at Lucille's Market Barn Sale in July!

I am flying to Phoenix to pick up Lucille & drive back to Minnesota.  Our little Saturn Wagon may be making some stops along the way.  Let's see, the drive normally takes 4 days but this one may take just a bit longer .......

Vintage Lace Galore nestles so Beautifully
in a 24" Glass Vase & a Clock
What More could a Girl Ask For!?

A 1950's Sewing Chair in Great Orange Vinyl
Swoon!
A Vintage Sessions Clock - Doesn't Keep Time
but who Cares when the Face is So Cute!

Enjoy ~

Ruth

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Kris Leroy Jewelry Designs - Such Talent!

Just arrived Fantastic Photo's of Kris Leroy Jewelry Designs for sale at Lucille's Market Barn Sale July 10th & 11th.  Such Talent!


Enjoy!
Ruth

Lucille's Market Barn Sale Sign Design

I have had the pleasure of working beside my younger bro in designing the Lucille's Market Barn Sale signage.  The work is in process, with color choices being the next step.
Have grand ideas for the signage to grace Sandwich Boards, Vintage Truck Doors, & a Headboard converted to Sale Sign.  Will share as this vision unfolds....


Perfect Teal & Rusty Studebaker Truck for Lucille's Barn Sale

Went pickin' with my favorite guy this weekend, and look what we found!  We have named her Lucille and she will be perfect to sell Lucille's Vintiques at Lucille's Market Barn Sale July 10 & 11th!




Enjoy ~
Ruth

Monday, March 23, 2015

Welcome Opal Peacock Vintage & Kris Leroy Vintage Jewelry as Barn Sale Vendors!

I had a fantastic morning meeting with two amazingly talented women!  And I am so happy to announce that both women joined the Lucille's Barn Sale as Vendors!  Hurray!

Opal Peacock Vintage, Angie Ness

Angie is a talented re-purposer and has amazing as-found finds to fit any vintage vignette/decor. Angie is one busy lady, as a wife and mother as well as selling her goods at Reclaiming Beautiful, Hello the House & My Happy Place.

Visit Angie's awesome re-purposed creations & decor finds by visiting her facebook page, Opal Peacock Vintage.

Kris Leroy Jewelry

Kris' one of a kind jewelry designs are awe-inspiring, using vintage laces, rhinestones, ribbons, bonded glass & the list goes on.  As Kris shared her designs with me, I wanted all of them for myself!
Over the next few months pictures of Kris' designs will be posted on Lucille's Vintiques Facebook page & blogsite.

Next up...coffee dates with Trendy Vendors to keep building the awesomeness of the Barn Sale experience for shoppers!

~  Enjoy

Ruth

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Lucille's BARN SALE - Coming in July!

Mark your Calendar for 
Lucille's Vintiques BARN SALE 
Coming to Chisago City July 10-11th

We are so HAPPY to announce extending Lucille's BARN SALE to Chisago City, MN.

Our Chisago City Location will have Multiple Trendy Vendors, Fresh Farm Flowers, Live Music, Refreshments & a Cupcakery!  



Introducing Lucille's Trendy Vendors

 More Trendy Vendors are being Added so check Back Often!  

The Vendors are Crazy Busy Picking & Up-Cycling Great Junk

Pictures will be posted often, on Lucille's & Vendors Facebook pages as well as Lucille's Blog as the Inventory of Great Junk Builds!


Lisa is a talented re-purposer who is always bringing new designs and ideas.  Lisa has been junkin' for 20+ years and is very active in Trendy Occasional Sales; Reclaiming Beautiful, Hello House, Picket Fence just to name a few.  

Check out Dahlia Cottage Facebook Page for a 'taste' of her great stuff! 


Kellie creates one of a kind pieces, often using vintage finds and handpicked fabrics.  Coffee Cozzies, Mug Rugs, Fabric Covered Journals, Unique bags/purses, Funky Quilts, Ipad Covers .....and the list goes on.  Kellie B. has been sewing since the age of 3, and is truly an artist of fun & funky fabric designs. 

Check out her Facebook page for a 'taste' of her great stuff!

Laura Keck Designs, Laura Keck

Laura is amazingly creative & talented, she will add Chalkboard Art & trendy re-purposed furniture & sundry to the Sale!  This is Laura's first sale venue, after years of talented re-purposing, I am so grateful to provide an outlet for Laura's amazing goods!  

Check out Lucille's Vintiques facebook page for Laura's great goods!

Laura Kae Designs, Laura Kirkwold

Laura Kae is an amazing designer & seamstress.  I LOVE here little girl dresses "that twirl".  All of her designs are amazing, with her latest designs soft & flowing and are beautiful teamed up with her Lace Tiara's.  Swoon!  

Check out www.laurakaedesigns.com website for her sweet little girl designs. 

Fashion Mobile, Theresa Grimms


The Fashion Mobile is Minnesota’s first mobile boutique. Providing a unique  shopping experience by bringing high quality, stylish yet affordable women’s clothing and accessoriesA very chic, modern and clean walk-in closet type of atmosphere.  Fashion on-wheels retail!

I'm just sayin' it will be impossible to resist the temptation of the Fashion Mobile's amazing fashions & accessories.   

Visit Fashion Mobile on their Facebook page or website.

Midway Cottage, Bobbie Rademacher

I met Midway Cottage owner, Bobbie Rademacher while in Corporate America.  Bobbie's husband worked with me & he introduced us because of our shared love for Vintage Junk, Antique & Repurposed!  Midway Cottage has already delivered a load of great stuff, since she and her family will be in China until 3 days before the Barn Sale starts.  Crazy-ness but so much fun.

Visit Midway Cottage at her facebook page. 

Lucille's Vintiques, Ruth Semlak

As-Found finds to fit into any home & garden decor.  My passion was fueled by my mom, Lucille, who has collected for over 60 years!  My dream was to organize and host a Barn Sale 'Event' with trendy vendors, music, fresh flowers & cupcakery.  A dream that is now unfolding with the July 2015 sale! 

Check out Lucille's Vintiques facebook page and the blog here for fantastic "As-Found Finds"

Opal Peacock Vintage, Angie Ness

Angie is a talented re-purposer and has amazing as-found finds to fit any vintage vignette/decor. Angie is one busy lady, as a wife and mother as well as selling her goods at Reclaiming Beautiful, Hello the House & My Happy Place.

Visit Angie's awesome re-purposed creations & decor finds by visiting her facebook page, Opal Peacock Vintage.

Kris Leroy Jewelry

Kris' one of a kind jewelry designs are awe-inspiring, using vintage laces, rhinestones, ribbons, bonded glass & the list goes on.  As Kris shared her designs with me, I wanted all of them for myself!

Over the next few months pictures of Kris' designs will be posted on Lucille's Vintiques facebook page & blog.

Graceland North Alpacas and Angora Rabbits, Pam Schaber

Pam has amazing handcrafted goods from her Alpacas, Angora Rabbits & Peacocks.  I was first introduced to her products while visiting 136 Vintage and was intrigued by the Alpaca wool soaps & beautiful Angora boot toppers.

She will be bringing beautiful rugs, jewelry made of peacock feathers and the list goes on.

Visit Graceland North Alpacas and Angora Rabbits by visiting their website.

Renee Arcand Minnesota Live Flowers, Renee Arcand

I first met Renee at Marine On St. Croix Farmers Market, where I fell in love with her Farm Fresh Flowers.  As I was preparing for this Barn Sale, I knew with certainty that Renee would be a fantastic addition to the Barn Sale!  I am so happy that Renee will be selling her Farm Fresh Flowers at Lucille's Sale in July!  Renee arranges the flowers right in-front of your eyes - so amazing!  Not only will Renee have her flowers, the trendy vendors will also have some fantastic vintage/antique containers that will be a fantastic addition to any bouquet. 

Visit Renee's webpage:  www.minnesotaliveflowers.com to view Renee's beautiful flowers! 

I am happy to announce that Porcupine Creek Blue Grass band will be joining Lucille to make for a fantastic Barn Sale complete with great Blue Grass music.  This is a young group of amazingly talented musicians.  In November they earned the top spot in the 'Race for a Place" Statewide bluegrass band competition. 

Visit their website here to listen to some of the band's great pickin'. 

Local Greenhouse

My favorite local greenhouse will be providing fabulous potted annuals to the sale.  The annuals will add a perfect Vibrant Punch to the many great As-Found/Repurposed Containers!   

In Process of Adding More Creative Vendors

  • Creative Jewelry - Vintage/Repurposed finds
  • Cupcakery
  • Barn Quilts 
  • Oil & Watercolor Paintings 
  • Additional Trendy Junk & Re-purposer Vendors
  • If interested please contact me by phone 651.308.6088 or by email ruthsemlak@gmail.com


MORE TO COME ..... CHECK BACK!!


~ Enjoy!!  Ruth