Now Taking 2013 Vendor Applications

Potential Vendors---- Now is the time......
    You have been waiting for it........

The link for the applications is here- ready for you....Print it off, Fill it out, mail it in, send photos and please wait patiently!  Hooray!!!!!!!

I've waited until after Warrenton to make sure all potentials could have time to get home, read their mail, catch up, unload, get back in the groove of things......So- if you are a Barn Sale shopper (not potential vendor) don't feel like you need to read the rest of this- unless you want to pass it along to a friend! 

A casual reminder of what we look for- if you have been part of our show you already know this....Vintage, Antique, Unique, Re-made, handmade and other Goods--typically in that order. 

November will be here before we know it!  I have had potential vendors emailing for the last few months asking when they could apply- so I need every one to fill out an application and send it this way if you are interested in our show!  Applications will be dated when they are received- so don't delay!! The review process is going to take several weeks- confirmations will start going out the first week of June. It is pretty busy around here- so I have to make time for everything!  Once you are selected- your payment within 10 days will confirm your space!

I cannot wait to see what starts showing up in my mailbox....We have had Such creativity over the past few years, and it just seems to get better!  I look forward to reviewing the applications and getting in touch with everyone.  Please Please Please put viable email addresses that you check regularly.....that will be the Main form of contact/communication!  Write legibly- names and phone numbers too, we want to get everything off to a great start!

In advance, Thank you for your time and your desire to be part of our show- we look forward to November 1-2, 2013 and seeing all of you!





Click HERE to read all about becoming a Rusted Gingham vendor for 2013.

click to view or print application and contract



Treats and Thanks,
Suzanne

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Goods for Rent!

I had a wonderful time in Warrenton with my friends- two trips up....not my normal 3 or 4 times- and Sweet girl and I missed Junk O Rama prom- first time in 4 years that I haven't been there!  That was a weird feeling- so I missed seeing several friends that night!


 
Over my shopping trips I had school and weddings on the brain- I guess it is because school is constant around here, and I have been in wedding cake mode since February! So, one of my purchases was a set of chairs for the school room from a guy who said 'Names Jimmy- what do you wanna gimmee?'....interesting way to start the bartering process! I purchased 5 salmon colored (they will get spray painted) chairs with racks on the bottom for books! I wish I could show you a picture- but they wouldn't fit in my car when we returned...so I have to make a trip to my girlfriends house to pick them up- Thanks to her sweet husband for letting us take his truck that day!!!

I toted my camera around both days- and did not take a single picture!  ugh.....so sorry!
After much looking- I finally settled on these.....LOVE letters- Truly!

 

My plan for all of you out there- is to Rent these little letters for weddings!  What better style for a vintage kick than to have these letters propped up some where for a wedding or reception- or photo shoot for engagement pictures!!!!!





These HOWDY letters can also be rented for weddings- Think sign in table....or graduation parties- for my Aggie friends......or just a good ol' Texas bbq kind of evening.....

Thanks to sweet Lori Raabe for this picture!  I could have sold these letters 20 times at the barn sale- but I think they will be best used for renting to make people feel welcome at parties for years to come!

So if you are interested in them shoot me an email at thegirls@rustedgingham.com







Onto more vintage.......
Here is a little look into a wedding I was honored to have the cakes for this past weekend.  This couple had contacted me about cakes last year.  At some point the bride texted me and said 'do you think there would be any vintage stuff we might could use at our wedding at your barn sale?'
My quick reply- 'Totally' you need to be there I told her!!!  And they both came, and they both shopped, and they were both very happy with the trip!
 Her gown and headpiece were very vintage inspired. Burlap and lace on the cake- simple and rustic.





 Beautiful Bride purchased these super cute clutches from a

 vendor at the barn sale- if you are reading this please comment- I want to know who created these darling little goods for all of her bridesmaids!!!! The bridesmaids were all in yellow- each had on a different necklace and hair piece- super adorable!





 I thought this use of old books was brilliant for name places at reserved tables- gorgeous drawing prints with the family names printed and graced with a touch of lace. Super simple, super easy- super elegant!
 







 below- Wrapped in burlap, ribbon, lace and buttons, simple soup cans were elevated to centerpiece status! 




  


 The couple found doilies at the barn sale and used them with abandon on all the guest tables!  They were all so beautiful- the groom burned Song of Solomon 2:16 on wooden frames with their photos for a take home favor.  I do not have a photo of this- but he also burned the names of the groomsmen onto wooden clothes hangers for their suit coats to hang on at the reception!  Hand poured candles with more gorgeous doilies and milk jugs with added pizazz atop simple stained pieces of wood made the vintage decor really stand out.  I totally forgot to take a picture of the back end of the old truck which was used to hold their gifts- it was too perfect! 

 
 



 A little taste of the grooms cake- he is an 'old Chevy' kind of guy....this was a replica of a gauge from a 1950's ish truck that he had sent as an example. The groom was really proud of it- he really loved the odometer with their wedding date!  I was pretty tickled with it myself!

 There you have it- letters for rent and a great sampling of a vintage inspired wedding- what a combination for a blog post! Hope you have a great week- and for all of our vendor friends returning home from Warrenton and Round Top- have fun unpacking and start thinking about applications for barn sale....hint hint the time is near! 

Also- Mark your calendar- April 20 two weeks- find Rusted Gingham at the Coughran Hall Market Day just outside Pleasanton, Texas!  9am- 3pm under the oaks.....

Treats,
Suzanne

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Round Top - Warrenton Time!!!!

Howdy!  Welcome to spring time in South Texas!  The bluebonnets are blooming which means it is time for Round Top and Warrenton!
  

 
 I am actually late on posting this as some vendors have been set up for a week already! Life has been busy around here and two sweet friends have called and texted to see 'when are we going to Warrenton?'  So, I was forced to look at my packed schedule and find some time to slip away......

(wish we were heading up there in something that was put together that resemebled this!!!!)

 
I am looking forward to it- as I always do!  Those of you that have read this for years know that I get kid in a candy store giddy as I am driving up there- it is so peaceful and then - There it is.....The Mecca for all of us that love to peruse!!!!!  Antiques, vintage and the way things are displayed- Oh....I am getting excited!!!!!












I thought I would share a few pics from last trip- they were taken on a turquoise time frame......




No- I did not try this scale to see if it worked!  But the color was sure eye catching!

It is amazing how attracted my eyes are to things of certain color schemes... I can see one thing in white- and then 5 booths away see it in red and my jaw drops!  I have to be picky when it comes to purchases!









This can was still full- I was inspired by the print and the color!!!


 I am looking forward to my 'girl' time with some amazing friends---and getting my 'spring fix' on all the GoOds that will be in Warrenton!

And.....Keep Posted all you vendors out there- The Applications for this falls Barn Sale are soon to be live on our site.....Get ready to print them off and ship them in- we are looking forward to seeing what GoOds are coming to Gonzales November 1-2, 2013!!!!!

If you do not get to enjoy Warrenton and Round Top- I hope you can find some awesome sales in your neck of the woods!  Share them with us- we might just show up there sometime!!!!

About to be Walkin in Warrenton.......with a big sun hat on......
Suzanne


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Magnolia Pearls Place

Have any of you out there heard of Magnolia Pearl????

 I know some of our famed readers have- two that really enjoy her work- and Robin herself (aka Magnolia Pearl)!  Ms. Kristi Day of Checkered Past (a fabulous Barn Sale vendor) and Ms. Amy Boland of Amy Boland Photograpy (2 year Barn Sale photographer!)- Kristi has a few Magnolia pearl items in her closet (I know, I have seen her in the cute as can be things!)- and Ms. Amy has worked Magnolia Pearl fashion shows as photographer !!!!

Well- to my eyes delight today I caught a glimpse of the fabulous place that has imparted some of the inspiration for the Magnolia Pearl clothing company for 12 years.  Did I see it personally- unfortunately not- just through the photos of Anne Lorys of Fiona and Twig.  This amazing place is just outside Bandera, Texas aka Cowboy Capital of the World!  I have two photos just to tempt you here....for the rest you will have to visit the link below! 


 

Photo credit to Anne Lorys of Fiona and Twig.

 Robin and John do not have it filled with furniture- as it is for sale....Yes- For S-A-L-E!  Anyone interested????  If you have a need for an amazing place- then visit the link below!!!! I could totally see myself here- as for my Cattleman hubby- not so much.....so we will stay put!  But, I can always enjoy photos- and if any of you our readers decide to buy the place- please invite me out for iced tea on the porch one day!




 

 Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pearl.

Does this room look inviting???  I should say so- at least for most of our women readers!  I think this decor is right up Robin's alley- she is so creative- and fabulous with texture!  So you can see how natural the layered look is for her!  Well- I'm going to offer for our readers to hop on over to the site below and check out the photos of the place- and while you are at it...enter to win a Magnolia Pearl outfit!  Yes- You read correctly....Till March 15 you can enter to win a beautiful creation by Ms. Robin herself!!!
So, grab a little beverage and get ready to scroll through one of the most unique and hand decorated places you have ever seen in the Texas Hill Country!  Enjoy- I know I did!!!

 click here to go visit Magnolia Pearl Ranch via Fiona and Twig

Happy Day-
Suzanne

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New Venture amongst the Junk

Good Morning!  Happy Valentines Day!

On this beautiful day in South Central Texas I thought I would share what is making my heart happy- In addition to my forever happy, God, family and friends!

 I love this business- I love how we connect with each other on so many levels. I love how we have made so many new friends because of this business!  I love how we can see something in its current state and know that with some love and attention it can become something else!  People are that way too you know!  Some are hiding behind a wall or shell just waiting for attention and love from just one person!  I hope you can be the type of person to bring someone out of their shell and show them love! Some of our best Barn Sale vendors are that way too- they have told us; 'we have never done a show before - but we would like to try'. And to our delight they do more than try- they blow our socks off!

Two examples that come to mind right away ( I know there are more of you...so please forgive me!!) Are Bluebonnet Smiles and Sweet Cactus Pink- You talk about making a booth that stood out at our 2012 Barn Sale and huge smiles from the vendors (Katie and Tai respectively) --I am sending love today to those girls!!!! Not only did Bluebonnet Smiles set up their first booth with us- they are now on Etsy!!

I found sweet Katie from Bluebonnet Smiles on Etsy last night- I wanted to contact her because my sweet sister Tracy purchased a spa rag for me from Katie that I love using on my face!  It is fabulous!  Here is my reason for wanting more spa rags.....To give away to customers!  You heard it- Why would I be needing to give away spa rags you ask?  Well.....I've taken on a new venture- Junking can be messy business, and grimy, and sunny and well- hard on my skin! 

First photo was 2011 Barn Sale with my little guy- skin is definitely grimy after being in the barn for a few days....Photo 2, My mom and I after a weekend junking trip two years ago...and Last- Warrenton Fall 2 years ago....wearing a big palm leaf hat to try and protect some of my face....I always pack sunscreen for those days of being out in the fields.......Junking is Hard on the Skin!



So, I am sharing with all of you what else is making my heart happy right now......

I have taken a new business venture ( I am not leaving Junking- No Way!!!) I am now working with Rodan + Fields for their Amazing line of skin care products!  I need to take care of my skin- and want to share this opportunity with each and every one of you!  I have been using the Redefine Program for months and am now starting on Reverse to assist in lightening my sun spots- Yes I have sun spots- Lots of them!  I took 'before' pictures and will post 'after' photos in a few weeks so you can see the change from the beginning!

This is an amazing opportunity!  The Dr.s I am working with are the same ones that created Proactiv- who hasn't heard of it's success and knows someone who has used it!  They have created a new product for acne prone skin- wonderful product!  There are 4 regimens to choose from for different skin types. 

Ok- so if you love your skin, there is something for you, if you want to change the way your skin looks there is something for you- If you have Skin - there is something for you!  I have used the product for a while before joining the team- but my best friend got in a bit earlier with the team - she is providing for her family in ways they never thought possible.  I would be doing a huge dis-service to our readers if I did not tell you about this amazing company and this more Amazing product!  Our website assist you in deciding what you need based on your skin in order to help you get to where you want to be.  The Dr.s want people (not just ladies) to feel comfortable in their skin and not have to put on loads of make-up or other coverage to hide their skin....so this is not a make-up line! 

We have put out several personal things over the years- and I feel compelled to share this opportunity with all of you.  If you need a bit of extra residual income and have a few hours a week ( ha ha...Wife, mom, teacher home and church, 2 other businesses, training in other hand work, 4-H, just some of the things I already have going and am now adding this!) seriously- These products are so good- OH I forgot to mention the most amazing Part......The Dr.s are so serious about this stuff- There is a 60 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the product- No samples needed!  Really try the stuff....You can't tell what your face is going to look like with a tiny little pack of something- 

So- I am asking that if any of you are interested---Please Please look at my site;
https://sexton.myrandf.com

I know I am rambling....I am Just so Happy with these products and If you have ever wanted a change- Now is the Time!  Changing skin- one Face at a Time!  Come partner with me!  Email me with questions- sexton@myrandf.com

I am hosting a mingle and product viewing this coming Sunday the 17th after church from 12:30 - 3:30 at the gorgeous 2nd floor landing of the Laurel Ridge Inn located @ 827 Saint Joseph in Historic Gonzales, Texas.  I know some of you are super far away....but that is what is great about my website and email- we can still talk shop! And another mingle and product view on Tuesday the 19th- same place; 3:30- 6:30.  I would love to visit with you!  

Have a Happy Heart Day!  Share a little love with your parents, friends, hubby, wife, kiddos or a stranger on the street!

Sincerely,
Suzanne- Still junkin'.........   



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