A Vintage Gathering

Updates

2012-01-26T10:27:00.000-08:00

We have added several

vendors to our list in the

previous post about

Junk Salvation. Hope you can

make it there!

What is going on??

2012-01-21T11:20:00.000-08:00

Junk Salvation Vintage Market

Hillsboro, Or. Washington County Fairgrounds

Feb. 3 6-9 PM

Feb. 4 10 AM to 4 PM

funkyjunksisters.blogspot.com

Check their blog for details and admission fees

A Vintage Gathering Vendors Who Will Be There:

Bee and Mason

BirdSong
Into Vintage
Junque Soiree

Mac and Momma
My Shabby Passion
One Gals Trash
Poppy and Ivy

Vintage Market
Voondi

OUR MAY SHOW IS CANCELLED

2012-01-11T20:07:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately we have cancelled our
May 2012 show. The weather in May can be
unpredictable and we decided not to put our
customers or vendors in the path of rain, wind,
and mud. The picture above shows what can
happen when a burst of wind comes through while
it is raining. We are still a go for July and Sept.

We look forward to seeing everyone!!

Our New Season

2012-01-09T18:51:00.000-08:00

Our new shcedule for 2012 is confirmed:

May 12 Sat. 8 am to 4 pm

July 27 Fri. 5 pm to 8 pm

July 28 Sat. 8 am to 4 pm

Sept. 14 Fri. 5 pm to 8 pm

Sept. 15 Sat. 8 am to 4 pm

17414 NE 199th St. Battle Ground, WA 98604

We hope to see you there!!!

Merry Christmas

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Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T08:36:00.000-08:00

sourcegraphicsfairy.blogspot.com

Happy Thanksgiving from all of
us at A Vintage Gathering

Coming This Weekend......

2011-11-01T07:20:00.000-07:00

Uncovered Ruby is having a sale.

Sugar and Spice Holiday Gratitude Sale

Fri. Nov. 4 from 5 to 8 PM

Sat. Nov. 5 from 10:30 AM to 4 PM

510 E. Main St.

Battle Ground, WA 98604

360-687-0422

See the blog for more http://www.uncoveredruby.blogspot.com

Don't miss this one

2011-10-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

This is an event that many of our wonderful

vendors will be at for your shopping pleasure.

If you missed this show in Sept. be sure not

to miss this one. It is well worth the trip to

Forest Grove.

Check out their blog:

http://www.pluckymaidens.blogspot.com

Thank you for a wonderful season

2011-09-18T20:38:00.000-07:00

Thank

you

CUSTOMERS !!

We at A Vintage Gathering have had

a great season of shows and we want all

of our customers to know how very much we

appreciate your support. We tried some new things

this season and added more guest vendors.

We appreciate these vendors for their unique

treasures and how well they fit into our little

world. Evey one has been supportive and helpful

and most of all fun to be with. If you have a comment

on how we could improve our venue or things we need to

continue to do, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you all........

AVG

Hope to see you soon

Vendor Profile: Lily Claire

2011-09-15T21:44:00.000-07:00

Today we are getting to know Lily Claire.

Here is the Q and A:

1. How did you select your business name?

My business name is 'lily claire'. I have a vintage picture of a little

girl on my tags and business cards and she needed a name. I

knew I wanted Claire in the name to honor my mom, and I started going

through names I liked to see what sounded good - I came upon

Lily and thus, she was named.

2. Do you have a blog/FB?

Yes! I'm on facebook and I have a blog - although I haven't had the

time to put much "pizazz" in it. I do post - and have lots of

photos with my posts - it just doesn't have the bells and

whistles graphics that I see and love in blog land. You can find me at

jillsibbald.typepad.comhttp://www.jillsibbald.typepad.com

3. What is the best part of doing a show?

Hands down, meeting new friends and finding there are

other wonderful women in the world that love the same things I do.

I'm also loving introducing my husband to the world of "shows"

and spending time with him. When you have a family and work full time,

that special time is hard to come by.

4. Do you specialize in any one era or type of item?

I love anything that tells a story. Journals, pictures, ephemera, etc.,

in addition to anything that is creamy, white, or tarnished silver. Add some

crusty rustys to the mix, and I'm a happy girl.

5. Have you done other shows or any upcoming shows?

Other than converting my garage to a summer and

winter boutique (http://www.comeplayeugene.blogspot.com)

A Vintage Gathering was my first "show on the road". I

think I'm hooked - who knows where I'll go next year. I also collaborate

with friends here in Eugene to put on a show or two in the summer -

we're at www.vintagemarketplace.weebly.com

6. What will you have for September?

I will be bringing lots of tarnished silver items, accented

with black, orange, grey and teal. I'm also frantically trying

to get some had made wreaths, Halloween themed

flash cars and banners made to take up - OH - and some vintage

bottles with vintage prescription labels. How fun

would those be in your Halloween decor?

We look forward to seeing you with your goodies and hope you

have a safe trip!

Plan now for next weekend!!

2011-09-10T08:32:00.000-07:00

We have a plan for next weekend and hope you will join us.

The final 2011 season show for A Vintage Gathering is

Sept. 16 and 17.

Please join us for an Autumn Twilight sale on Friday Sept. 16

from 5 to 8 PM.

Come back on Saturday Sept. 17 from 8 AM to 4 PM.

We are ready with our usual great treasures and all the

things you have come to love about A Vintage Gathering sales.

17414 NE 199th (Eaton) Battle Ground, WA 2 1/2 miles from Hwy 503

Watch for signs.

As always there is no admission fee, free parking, music Friday

night, food, and fun. Come early and come often...we love our

wonderful customers and look forward to meeting new customers.

(Please pay each vendor individually, cash or check)

Guest Vendor Profile: Bee and Mason

2011-09-07T07:02:00.000-07:00

Today we are profiling Francisca of

Bee and Mason.

Here is our Q and A to get to know Francisca:

1. How did you select your name?

I picked the name because I have always been fascinated by honey bees, but also, honey bees gather pollen to make honey. Kind of like finding junk and turning it into a treasure. Mason is a play on the French word Maison meaning home, but also the Mason jar which symbolizes home cooking and older days.

2. Do you have a blog/FB?

I do. My FB page is Bee and Mason and my blog is http://www.beeandmason.blogspot.com

3. What is the best part of doing a show?

Hands down meeting people! You meet amazing women and men doing the same thing you love to do but also the wonderful customers who always have a story. I love it.

4. Do you specialize in any one era or type of item?

You can say my style is a bit eclectic. You never quite know what will be mixed up. I do have a thing for boxes and anything with an amazing patina, mainly metals and wood. You will always find them in my space.

5. Have you done other shows?

I have done the Junk Salvation show and just organized a small show of my own with a couple of vendors, called Carriage House Vintage Market, to celebrate my first birthday. And, or course, I am a proud guest of AVG!!!!!!! I will be doing Plucky Maidens in November and the Junk Salvation in February.

6. What will you have for Sept?

Oh Boy, this is a tough one. Well, you know I will have plenty of boxes, but you might find some random body parts, much black, a bit of primitive and a hint of Autumn to come.

Thank you Francisca. We look forward to seeing you again.

This just in.......

2011-09-05T21:16:00.000-07:00

For our Autumn Twilight Sale on Friday

the 16th from 5 to 8 PM we will have a trio

for your listening pleasure. "Mr. Madison &

The Lucky Jumping Voice" will be there to

entertain you. More to come soon...

Don't miss this last show of our season.

Guest Vendor Profile: Mack and Momma

2011-09-03T20:45:00.000-07:00

Today we are profiling Chris and of

Mack & Momma.

Here is the Q & A to get to know Mack & Momma.

1. How did you select your business name?

I started this business with my daughter Mackenzie/Mack

and wanted it to reflect our different styles.

2. Do you have a blog/FB?

Yes, I have a blog - www.mackandmomma.blogspot.com

3. What is the best part of doing a show?

My favorite part about doing shows is meeting all the

people and getting their feedback. I love chatting with

fellow creative souls.

4. Do you specialize in any one era or type of item?

I guess I could say I specialize in recycling. I love to

make unusual things with vintage elements and giving them

a new functional life. Think Alice in Wonderland at a

Paris Flea Market.

5. Have you done other shows?

I've done many shows-- Palmer Wirf's at Expo, Junk Salvation,

Plucky Maidens Junkfest, Camas Vintage Street Faire, Coburg Antiques Fair, Tarte at the Barn, Centralia's Antique Fest, Heart of Craft at the Woods, Hip Happening Freemont Days, Alberta Street Last Thursday, Arts on Main, Montavilla's First Friday, Monticello's Holiday Show and several gallery events.

6. What will you have for September's Show?

Haunted Hats, Batty Banners, Creepy Crawlers, costumes

and Accessories, and Spooky Yet Romantic Treasures.

Thank you Chris. We look forward to enjoying your style.

(We apologize for blogger not understanding when to go bold and when to cooperate with the writer....grrr....)

Guest Vendor Profile: Junque Soiree

2011-09-03T06:45:00.000-07:00

Today we are profiling Denise of

Junque Soiree.

Here is our Q & A to get to know Junque soiree

1. How did you select your business name?

I design and teach mixed media and workshops using re purposed

and found items. We started calling my projects "junque journals". Then my love

stared this cute little thing calling all my stuff/collections "junk with a "Q""!!

(which of course makes it FANCY (kinda Frenchy) junk!!). When I started participating

in shows and taking my teaching on the road we combined the "junque"(fancy junk) with "Soiree"(fancy party)!! fancy, fun, junky party!

2. Do you have a blog/FB?

YES!

www.junquesoiree.blogspot.com

www.facebook.com/junquesoiree

...and a fabulous website is coming too!! You will be able to order junque journal kits

right from the site, sign up for workshops and so much more...stay tuned.

3. What is the best part of doing a show?

My very favorite thing is introducing a once defunct, newly refabuloused treasure

to a new, appreciative, loving home. Having hunted, found, fixed, altered, and

loved a piece that you then introduce to someone who who needed JUST THAT piece!!

I LOVE that. I also have to say...I love, love all my fellow vintage, junky friends, I have

met, and now get to call, some of the NEATEST people around..my friends.

4. Do you specialize in any one era or type of item?

I'm enamored with pretty much ANYTHING old, junky, rusty, funky, cream,

tossed, torn or broken. I do a lot with paper goods and altered arts, too.

5. Have you done other shows?

I've done Junk Salvation and the Carriage House Vintage Sale. I will be doing Plucky

Maidens and Junk Salvation (again) and hope to do a show with Roost coming

up soon. I also have a space in Uncovered Ruby and will soon be in two more locales

as well.

6. What will you have for September?

Halloween, Harvest, and Fall, of course! I have some really neat pieces I've been holding

onto just for this show. Shop early friends!! :)

Thank you Denise...we look forward to your JUNQUE!!

September Vendor Lineup

2011-09-02T07:39:00.000-07:00

We are ready for the fall show...Who is going to

be there??

The Vintage Gathering Regulars

Back Porch Signs

BirdSong

Faded Rosie

Harris Farms

Hula Girl

My Shabby Passion

Olive Kat

Uncovered Ruby

Voondi

Our September Guests

Bee & Mason

Field Kitchen

Honey Bee Girl

Junque Soiree

Lily Claire

Mack & Momma

One Gal's Trash

Ozark Annie

Poppy & Ivy

Sparrows Nest

Vintage Market

More details to come...we hope you can be there.

AVG

Our Season Ends this Month

2011-09-01T07:09:00.001-07:00

September is our final show of this season.

We have added another Friday evening sale

for extra shopping time. From 5 - 8 PM

We will have several guest vendors that

we will feature soon. We look forward to a

lovely finale!! Hope you can make it out to

see us.

AVG

More Highlights from our August show

2011-08-24T17:09:00.002-07:00

This is Olive Kat, the first booth as you come

from the parking lot.

They have great retro things.

Truly Scrumptious is truly scrumptious!

Yummy

This is our hostess, Cathy with flowers and

Back Porch Signs.

Sparrows Nest

Ozark Annie

They share a space.

Harris Farms and Hula Girl

Honey Bee Girl, fresh honey and blueberries

BirdSong and Faded Rosie

Voondi

Second Childhood Girlfriends

OOPS, got an extra of Honey Bee Girl...her honey

is extra good!!

We will look for you in September. On the 20th, same

place, same time, usual suspects and some surprises.

THANK YOU TO OUR CUSTOMERS

2011-08-22T14:38:00.000-07:00

I have my cart and I am ready to SHOP!!!!!

Our wonderful customers came out in force for

our August Vintage Gathering. We THANK them

very much. It was a gorgeous day with

our varied vendors showing off great goodies.

Here are some highlights:

Junque Soiree

Uncovered Ruby See their blog for more uncoveredruby.blogspot.com

Vintage Market

Fritzie's Finds

Mack & Momma

Le Petit Lapin

More highlights coming soon.......

Don't forget to mark your calenders for our Fall show

on Sept. 17th. It will be the last of the season and

is always a great show!!

August Show Tomorrow

2011-08-19T10:24:00.000-07:00

Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm

will be a fun show.

Grab a friend and come on

to our August show in

Battle Ground. Free admittance,

free parking, food and fun.

We are restocked and ready to go

with all sorts of treasures. We hope

you can make it!!!

17414 NE 199th (Eaton)

Battle Ground, WA

2 1/2 miles east of HWY 503 and Eaton

Watch for signs

Previous post shows our vendor lineup

Our August Lineup

2011-08-11T07:58:00.000-07:00

August is such a lovely time of year to

visit a flea market. A Vintage Gathering is

having another flea on August 20 th from

8 AM to 4 PM.

You may ask...what is in store for this one??

The usual things...free parking, free admittance, and

PLEASE, no early buying. Coffee and cookies in the

morning, with pop and water for sale all day.

PLUS: Truly Scrumptious will be in attendance with

wonderful baked goods, lunch items, and drinks.

Who will be selling???

AVG regular Vendors include:

Back Porch Signs

BirdSong

Faded Rosie

Harris Farms

Olive Kat

Uncovered Ruby

Voondi

Guest Vendors (with new vendors in attendance)

2nd Childhood Girlfriends

Honey Bee Girl (she also has fresh blueberries)

Junque Soiree

Fritzies Finds

Le Petit Lapin

Mack & Momma

Ozark Annie

Sparrows Nest

Vintage Market

WHERE TO FIND US:

17414 NE 199TH (EATON)

BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604

2 1/2 mls. east of Hwy 503 and Eaton

AND DON'T FORGET THURSDAY

AUG 18TH "THE PLUCKY MAIDENS"

pluckymaidens.blogspot.com

We hope to see you there!!!

AVG

August Show coming Soon

2011-08-04T20:53:00.000-07:00

Things are getting "HOT" again. August 20th is

our next show and it is just a couple of weeks away!!

As you get ready for Back to School, don't

forget the treasures that can be found at

A Vintage Gathering!!

If you have been to one our sales this summer,

you know how great they are..if not..there is still time!!

August 20th Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM

More details soon....

WAIT....there is a fun new show that some of our vendors and

guest vendors are participating in this month. It is called

Plucky Maidens Junk Fest

August 18th 1 PM to Dusk At Edgefield in Troutdale, OR

Our own BirdSong and Olive Kat, and Voondi will be there. Our guest vendors

Mack & Momma, Into Vintage, and 2nd Childhood Girlfriends

will be there too. For details and updates see the links below:

Blog: pluckymaidens.blogspot.comwww.pluckymaidens.blogspot.com

FB: http://http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plucky-Maidens-Junk-Fest/211314512232147

Hope to see you at both. We thank everyone who came to

our Friday evening event last month. It was a huge success.

And of course we thank you for your attendance for our regular show

on the 30th.

DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS

2011-07-26T12:19:00.000-07:00

This is the Big weekend. Here are the details:

Location: 17414 NE 199th (Eaton), Battle Ground, WA 98604

From HWY 503 (Lewisville HWY) go East on Eaton. Eaton will

become 199th. Go about 2 1/2 miles and watch for signs. We are

on the left side just before a right curve in the road. Turn in and

find a place to park.

Friday hours: 5 PM to 9 PM Candlelight and Campfire

We will have music and a campfire where you may sit and

roast marshmallows. Of course, shopping is available, too.

Saturday hours: 8 AM to 4 PM Shopping, music, food (yummy food).

We will have no early buying. This is he biggest sale we have and we are

loaded with goodies for you!! The weather looks wonderful and we look

forward to seeing everyone!!

The Biggest Of The Year

2011-07-21T21:05:00.000-07:00

Oh, my, oh, my!! I have heard that starting

next Friday at 5 PM, July 29th, A Vintage Gathering

is having a Candle Light and Campfire evening

sale. I heard there will be music from "Wailen Jenn"

and Friend plus a campfire to sit beside and roast

marshmallows. How devine!

I heard about that,too. This is their BIGGEST sale

of the year and they have added this great evening

for shopping in addition to the regular Saturday sale.

I also heard that on Saturday they will have the music

plus food that is provided by The Field Kitchen. We can

shop and take a break for lunch and then shop some more!!!

I know!!! And did you hear about the vendor lineup?

Here it is:

Members of A Vintage Gathering

Back Porch Signs

BirdSong

Faded Rosie

Harris Farms

My Shabby Passion myshabbypassion.blogspot.co

Olive Kat theolivekat.blogspot.com

Uncovered Ruby uncoveredruby.blogspot.com

Voondi voondi14u.blogspot.com

OUR WONDERFUL GUEST VENDORS

2nd Childhood Girlfriends

Bee & Mason beeandmason.blogspot.com

Danielle Davis - Fresh Honey

Into Vintage sointovintage.blogspot.com

Jeanna Stacey

Junque Soiree

Lilly Claire

Mack & Momma mackandmomma.blogspot.com

Mimi & Stella

Ozark Annie

Poppy & Ivy amyhollands.typepad.com

Sparrows Nest

Please join us and these lovely ladies for our

BIGGEST show. Friday a 5 PM to 9 PM

Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM.

July 29 and 30

We are close to Barn House with off street parking.

Please no early buyers.

See you next week!

AVG

DON'T MISS OUR SPECIAL EVENT

2011-07-15T20:48:00.000-07:00

We will have music, and a fire for roasting

marshmallow's and more , from 5 PM to 9 PM.

This is a Friday evening event before our regular Saturday

show which is from 8 AM to 4 PM.

This is our biggest show of the summer and more details will

follow. If you are going to Barn House on Saturday we are very close.

Hope to see you there,

AVG

Final Pictures from our June Show

2011-07-11T20:56:00.001-07:00

MEMBER

GUEST

MEMBER

Thank you for viewing our show. If you have any questions

about our members or our guest vendors, please let us know.

Stay tuned for more about our upcoming July Candlelight sale and

Saturday Flea Market

More from our June show

2011-07-10T13:44:00.000-07:00

GUEST

MEMBER

GUEST

MEMBER

More pictures to come soon....... Mark you calender for

July 29th 5 pm to 9 pm and July 30 th 8 am to 4pm

Three More Weeks

2011-07-09T11:40:00.000-07:00

GUEST

These are pictures of our vendors and guest

vendors at our June show. Our July show will have an

extended number of vendors and extended shopping.

We will be open on Friday July 29th from 5 PM to 9 PM for

a Candlelight evening of shopping. More details to follow.

Enjoy the pictures, please.

GUEST

OUR HOSTESS

CATHY, OUR HOSTESS

GUEST

MEMBER

GUEST

Pictures say a thousand words

2011-07-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

Our last fleamarket was filled with sunshine, smiles and treasures of all shapes and sizes. One of our wonderful customers, Daniel, took full advantage of all the photo-ops and was generous enough to share his pictures with us. Feast your eyes on these!

We are so excited for our upcoming fleamarket. We're mixing it up a bit, and opening Friday evening (July 29th) for a fantastic candlelight shopping experience from 5pm to 9pm, then back to our regular hours 8am to 4pm on Saturday (July 30th). See ya then!

Something to look forward to!

2011-07-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

Short announcement here...
For our next fleamarket, we're opening the evening before (July 29th) for a candlelight shopping evening from 5pm to 9pm. We'll have a firepit welcoming you..sure to be a fun evening!

IT'S ALMOST HERE

2011-06-21T11:12:00.001-07:00

She is waiting patiently for Saturday.

Here is our vendor lineup:

A Vintage Gathering Vendors

BirdSong

Faded Rosie

Harris Farms

Kickstands Up Signs

Olive Kat

My Shabby Passion

Uncovered Ruby

Voondi

Our Guest Vendors For June

2nd Childhood Girlfriends

Junque Soiree

La Petit Lapin

Mack & Momma

Old Quincy School House & Karen's Kitchen

Poppy & Ivy

We hope to see you Saturday. See previous post for details.

Mark your Calender

2011-06-18T11:15:00.000-07:00

WHAT IS THIS???

Our June flea is Saturday June 25th from 8am to 4pm.

We have more new guest vendors and are filled again with the

treasures you have come to love!! Free refreshments and fun.

17414 NE 199th St. (Eaton Blvd), Battle Ground, WA 98604

Follow signs from Hwy 503 (Lewisville Hwy) and Eaton.

Questions? Call Lori @ 360-798-3515 or suesvintageworks@yahoo.com

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Job Well Done!

2011-05-29T09:10:00.000-07:00

Our first flea started out rather soggy, but the sun did make it's graceful appearance for the afternoon. The weather didn't stop shoppers armed with rubber boots and umbrellas! We had 14 wonderful vendors for this sale..they didn't disappoint with all their wonderful wares.

Lots of activity during the day...little bit o' plastic wrappin'.... Maryann (Prune Hill)

Little bit o' smilin' Denise (Junque Soiree)

Ok, lots of smilin' Fransisca (Bee & Mason)

Little bit o' lasso-in'....

Little bit o' relaxin'....

Lots o' cookie munchin'.....
Matt (Olive Kat)

Cathy (Beyond the Garden Gate)

Little bit o' lovin'... Sue (Birdsong) and her little friends

...and a little bit o' conversin' with the famous!

Mary Jo of Faded Rosie, modeling her apron which was featured in the once a year publication of apron-ology! Woo hoo, you go Mary Jo!

A few of the finds that were there to be found!

Mark your calendars for the next sale on June 25!

Open, open, open!

2011-05-17T22:33:00.000-07:00

Remember the old Mervyn's commercial with the lady standing outside the window with her face plastered to the glass saying,

"Open,

open,

open...."

Well guess what?

We're almost OPEN!!

The first official Vintage Gathering sale of the season is right around the corner, and we have a fantastic lineup of vendors that have been stockpiling their vintage wares and finds to bring to you. In addition to our regular vendors, we have a host of guest vendors joining us this sale..all are listed below. Here's a few pics to whet your appetite:
The sun shining down on a field full of wonderful vendors and excited shoppers. Finds for every taste and style.

Furniture of all shapes and sizes....

....garden art galore....

......beautiful glassware....

.....timeless childhood collectables....

.....signs and plants and flowers....

.....western wear and country accents....

..and don't forget the free goodies! Truly, a fun time to be had by all.

Vintage Gathering Vendors for May 28th sale:

Arts & Scraps (Guest Vendor)

Bee & Mason (Guest Vendor)

Bev Jones (Guest Vendor)

Birdsong

Faded Rosie

Harris Farms

Jeanna Steacy (Guest Vendor)

Lily Claire (Guest Vendor)

My Shabby Passion

Olive Kat

Poppy & Ivy (Guest Vendor)

Prune Hill (Guest Vendor)

Second Childhood Friends (Guest Vendor)

Hope to see you there!!

Vintage Secrets...May 21

2011-05-11T08:12:00.001-07:00

(click on image to enlarge)

Vintage Secrets is a wonderful show held

in Battle Ground, OR. Two members

of A Vintage Gathering are going to display

at the May 21st show.

BirdSong and Voondi

There are other great vendors there so

if you can, get over there for the sale.

This is an inside sale.

May 21st 9am to 4pm

Manor Grange

17901 NE 72nd Ave.

Battle Ground, WA 98604

What are we doing??

2011-05-08T20:28:00.000-07:00

This is our Voondi girl, Cher. She will

be at the Junk Salvation show in Puyallup

next weekend, May 14th.

Hope you get to go and see her. Check her

blog for updates here.

More news soon about other things

going on with our group.

Mother's Day Weekend

2011-04-28T15:00:00.000-07:00

Our very own Michelle from

My Shabby Passion

will be at the Mother's Day

Plant and Garden Fair on May 7th

She will have alot of vintage garden stuff,

and if you know Michelle you know that

alot means tons!! Hope you can come to see

her.

Saturday May 7th 2011

9 am to 4 pm

New location Camas High School

26900 SE 15th Street Camas, WA

Proceeds support scholarships for women.

Want to be a Vendor with us??

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We have openings for vendors.

If you would like to join us

please let us know by emailing

to suesvintageworks@yahoo.com

Sue will let you know the details.

We are a fun and layed back group.

Our shows are outside, rain or shine.

We always hope for shine and usually

get it!!

AVG

New Season

2011-04-02T07:46:00.000-07:00

We look forward to seeing you this year!! Please mark your calendars. AVG

Are you going to Hillsboro??

2011-01-30T21:24:00.000-08:00

If you happen to be going to the Junk Salvation

Show next Saturday.........

Our very own Cher from VOONDI will be one

of the vendors. She will have super treasures

for you so please stop and see her wares!!

Who We Are Profile 8

2011-01-17T16:39:00.001-08:00

This is Mary Jo of Faded Rosie. She shares a space
at our shows with Sue from BirdSong.

Mary Jo says she chose her name because,
"I love florals, and the older and more faded,
the better." She said she got into selling at
our flea market because a number of years ago
she owned an antique shop with a friend, "and
one thing led to another."

Mary Jo also has a small space inside Uncovered
Ruby

She says she doesn't really specialize, but as you
can see from the picture above, she makes wearable
items from vintage fabrics.

This is the front of an apron she made out of an
old prom dress. And guess what????? Her apron
is being featured in this years APRONOLOGY.

This is the back of the apron. APRONOLOGY
only comes out once a year and it will be out
Feb. 1st. So look for Mary Jo's apron in the
2011 issue.

Who We Are Profile 7

2011-01-02T12:13:00.000-08:00

Here we have Annette of Andy's Attic (with
a puppy that belongs to Cher of Voondi)

When we asked where the name came from,
Annette said, " My husband nicknamed me Andy
and it sounded good with "Attic" to infer vintage items.

Annette got involved in flea markets because some
of her friends were getting involved in a flea at
Cathy Foley's Beyond the Garden Gate. She just
decided to go for it. "I have a space inside Uncovered
Ruby in Battle Ground, said Annette, and it just seemed to
follow that I would do flea markets."

When asked about whether she had a certain time period
or type of thing she specialized in, Annette said, " My
taste has always been eclectic. I do tend toward bright
colors with things from almost new to antique, furniture,
linens, home decor, planters, books, pictures, and anything
that catches my eye"

And how has selling vintage enhanced your life,
we asked? "After retirement I wondered what would
keep me busy. Ha! Not only has selling vintage kept
me busy but I have found some incredible new friends.
These friends have really enhanced my life because they are
such a caring, fun, and loving group who are there for
support, advise, and laughs. Plus, it got me into the world
of blogs which has given me more new friends in blogland.
It's a wonderful time of my life."

Annette's blog is http://www.andysatticbg.blogspot.com

Who We Are Profile 6

2010-12-12T10:49:00.001-08:00

Please meet Christmas Coop! On the left is the
founder, Charlene and her helper, sister Marlene.

How did Charlene come up with this name?
She says she had a U-cut tree lot at her home
from 1996 thru 2005 and she had a Christmas
shop in an old chicken coop. How cute is that?

And how did she get into selling with A Vintage Gathering?
Charlene says, "I met Cathy Foley (the founder) a
couple of years ago and that's all it took"

For now, Charlene tells us, she is just selling
at Vintage Gathering sales. But she is "thinking"
about re-opening the Christmas shop with
a vintage flair. Charlene says she is into
rustic/vintage, but sister Marlene is into
French country/shabby chic. So they sell
a bit of everything.

(This is Charlene's tent after it flew over the
van and crashed into Andy's Attic and then
landed upside down. Fortunately no harm was
done)

When we asked Charlene what selling vintage has
meant to her she said "I have a new group of
fellow "selling friends" that are wonderful. And I have
met some great customers, too!"

Goings on......for your schedule.

2010-11-30T21:30:00.000-08:00

Our Sue from BirdSong is a vendor at the
Candy Cane Express & Bazaar.

These are pictures of things she will have for sale.

This sale is Saturday Dec. 4 th at

Tukes Valley School Commons

20601 NE 167th Ave.

Battle Ground, WA 98604

From 10AM to 3PM

Uncovered Ruby uncoveredruby.blogspot.com

is having A Girls Night Out on Friday Dec. 3

Shop address: 510 E Main St.
Battle Ground, WA 98604

Time: 4PM to 8PM

Almost everything in the shop will be on
sale for this event. All the vendors have been
bringing in their Christmas goodies for you.

Hope you can make these two events. Kick
off December with fun and treasures.

Who We Are Profile 5

2010-11-25T14:24:00.000-08:00

This is Michelle from My Shabby Passion.
How did she get the name My Shabby Passion?
She says, "I love shabby, rusty, chippy, worn,
weathered things, and I always get so excited
just talking about all the great stuff that I find.
I can see the potential in things, that most people
would just throw away. I think it is so important
to not be a throw away society. It just breaks my
heart to see so much waste. The term, "one person's
junk is another person's treasure", is so true with me.
I believe that almost everything can be beautiful
with just a little TLC.

Michelle, how did you get into flea market
selling and do you sell anywhere else?

"I thought Flea Market selling would be fun, and
Sue from BirdSong told me to join her at Cathy's
"Beyond the Garden Gate", which is where we now
have our "Vintage Gathering"Sales. I also have a
space at Uncovered Ruby in downtown Battle Ground.

(Michelle also has a blog: myshabbypassion.blogspot.com)

Michelle also told us how she got her look and
what selling vintage has done for her life....

"I love the look of Pottery Barn, and Hardware Restoration.
I can do their "look" for a fraction of their price. Which
is why I get so excited about finding things that might
be in their store for hundreds of dollars. I decorate
with an all white background, and then add color
for pop, depending on the season. I am also drawn to
anything pink, turquoise, or red. And for fall, orange
really pops for color. I know that I just buy what I love.
It is really hard to part with a lot of the things I sell
because most everything is a one of a kind thing and
I might not ever find another one. Sometimes I
have to love it for awhile before I can let it go.

Selling vintage has opened a whole new word for me!
New knowledge, new friends, and blogging, that is
mind blowing! I can see myself doing this for a very
long time, providing my hubby keeps being a great
"Mr. Fix-it" man. I really have to give him credit,too.

Thanks Michelle!! For readers in the Portland, OR area
you can find Michelle at

Monticello Antique Market Place Christmas Show
December 3 through 27, 2010

Who We Are Profile 4

2010-10-10T17:00:00.001-07:00

Meet Sue Hagood of Birdsong Designs

BirdSong is a sweet name. How did Sue choose
that name? "I received a poem years ago from
and employee/friend when I owned an antique
store in Historic Downtown Woodland, CA. I
opened the store in 1992 and closed in 2004.
BirdSong, the poem, went something like this.....
"Use the talent you posses, for the woods would
be silent if no birds sang except the best." "

Sue says selling at flea markets is new to her. Sue
opened an antique store in Battle Ground, WA in
2007, stayed open for a year and a half, and decided
a store front was too confining. She met Cathy Foley from
Beyond the Garden Gate, and the rest is history.

Sue went on to say, "I recently made
a leap out of my comfort zone and did the
Camas Vintage Street Faire and now
feel the sky is the limit. I will be a
vendor on 10/16 at the Vintage Secrets
sale held at the Manor Grange. I hold an
indoor spot at Uncovered Ruby in Battle Ground,
WA., and have fun stocking it with vintage,
retro and the unusual. Beads will show up
from time to time as I still have a large
inventory from my past as a bead store owner.
I lean towards 1940's and 50's kitschy stuff. I
love things in multiples, stuff to make into
something else and salvage.!!"

And how has all this changed or enhanced her life?
Sue said, "Moving up to Yacolt/Battle Ground in 2007
basically just knowing my family members, my
little shop BirdSong, was a wonderful experience to meet
so many great people. These people have become
friends, family, mentors, customers, my support group.
I feel very blessed. Doing flea markets now is like
a big family reunion."

Don't miss Sue at Vintage Secrets on October 16th.

And stop in to see her space at Uncovered Ruby

Tues. through Sat. 10:30 to 4:00

Who We Are Profile 3

2010-10-07T21:01:00.000-07:00

Voondi...now there is an unusual name! We
have to find out where that name comes from...

This is Cher (Cheryl O'Donnell) of Voondi fame.
We asked her to explain the origins of the name.
She said, "When my kids were little, we used
"voondabar" a lot, then when something was
great , we shortened it to "Voondi", it just seemed
to say it all.

How, we wondered, did Cher get into selling at
flea markets?? Cher used to make tags for
Cathy of Beyond the Garden Gate, then she
met Lisa at Uncovered Ruby, and bought things
from Susan at BirdSong...they all knew each
other and Cher was invited to join in at the sales.

Cher also sells with Vintage Secrets twice a year,
and is always in search of other great venues to
sell at, she is considering Etsy, and says that
A Vintage Gathering is her favorite venue.
(Well, of course!)
We wanted to know if Cher specializes in any
type of item or time period.... "I am always
striving to keep it fresh and change things
up a bit~I have recently added plants and shrubs
to my collection. I really love bringing life to a
tired item..." said Cher.

Then we wanted to know how this has enhanced
or changed her life. Cher said, "Not only have I
gained some great new friends, I really feel selling
and creating is in my bones and like most other
sellers, I have a job which gives me limited creativity
.......I can give great expression through vintage and
crafting! It's very rewarding to be amongst friends
who share a love of the greatness of the past!"

Vintage Secrets will be held Oct. 16th
at the Manor Grange in Battle Ground, WA

Cher has her own blog too voondi14u.blogspot.com

So if you are in the area be sure to go to Vintage

Secrets. And check out Voondis blog to keep

up with her venues!

More profiles to come.....

Thank You Wonderful Customers

2010-09-26T14:28:00.000-07:00

Here we are all filled with goodies and going
strong.

Our wonderful customers have come from
far and near to see us.

We are so happy you all came.....

We love to have you shop with us and love
to hear your comments about our flea market.

Fall around here means that the rain will start soon.

We were fortunate to have a lovely day to be outdoors.

What did you find among the treasures?

Maybe this paper star.....

Vintage canisters.....

Dishes for a fall luncheon....

Great pyrex to cook big meals in or store the

leftovers?

Or some old tools to add to the collection...

What ever you found, we thank you so very much

for coming to see us. Your support means we can

continue to do this fun thing we call

A Vintage Gathering.

Sneak Peeks

2010-09-24T21:27:00.001-07:00

These are happy feet. They are getting ready
for Saturday.

Some people start real early to set up.

You can tell that not that many of us are ready

in this picture.

This gives you an idea of how the place looks

before we all bring our treasures and get ready.

Cute little chairs are dropped off.

Tents start to go up. I didn't get a shot of

all the huge vehicles and trucks that come

and go.

Displays start to take shape.

A unique pumpkin comes out of hiding.

And the spaces are filling up for Saturday.

We will be ready at 8 AM and go to 4 PM

If you head to Barn House, we aren't too far

away......17414 NE 199th (Eaton) Battle Ground, WA

Come early for the best goods. We don't charge

for early shopping...just give us a smile :-)

Don't Miss This One, September 25th

2010-09-19T10:56:00.000-07:00

This is our last flea of this year!!! Please come and see us, we love
our customers. We will be there rain or shine and will have good
hot coffee and cookies to enjoy while you shop.

(a little bird told me there may be some season end "deals")

See you there,

AVG

Who We Are Profile 2

2010-09-08T13:14:00.000-07:00

Here we have Sally and Lisa of Uncovered Ruby.
Lisa summed up how they got the name as follows:

Walking in faith, Sally and I met and prayed continuously
over starting a business. Neither one of us were in a position
to begin such a big endeavor, but we both felt strongly that we
were being called to walk through an apparently, very open, door.
God doesn't call the equipped, He equips those He calls, right?!
Even though we knew the business would be focused on re purposed and vintage/gifty items, we wanted our name to reflect what was happening in our lives at that moment too.
Hence, Uncovered...God was peeling back the layers and uncovering
the talents, abilities and personalities He have us...and Ruby,
because that's what we are: His precious daughters. Sure we could have
picked diamonds or sapphires or the like, but Ruby just had a nice ring
to it, and it doesn't hurt that we both like red, too.
And of course vice versa with the shop. We like things that have been
given a second chance or a new life too: a dresser, a table, and old wedding
gown...we want people to come in and "uncover" their own treasure (ruby)
that might be hidden to someone else.

How did they get into flea markets? Well, the first one
they did together was Barn House, the first year they had an
outdoor market. Lisa says she thinks it gave her the bug.
"I dragged Sally to the next one at Cathy's (Beyond the Garden Gate)
and...the rest is history. And yes, I still am dragging Sally to the
fleas ;-).

When asked if they specialize in any certain type of items or time period???

Sally: Personally, I like country French and the more elegant side of decorating
and sometimes I don't think I fit into the flea market scene. I have never been much
for collecting and I prefer buying brand new items that have an antique look,
with no annoying odor. But having said that, I am still trying to develop a look
that makes it fun for me and rewarding to others. In the future I would like to concentrate more on "A LOOK"...with an elegant, shabby, cottage combination and call it the Ruby Flea Market
Twist, kidding of course.

Lisa: The older the better for me. If I really had to narrow it down, I would say pioneer days. Even though finding items from that time period is rare, I like to dream. It's funny, I really didn't enjoy history while I was in school, and now I love it. I love to touch things that generations before me have touched and used and perhaps even loved themselves.

And finally we ask...how has this changed/enhanced your life?

Lisa: Well, besides fueling a love for history, selling vintage items hasn't changed or enhanced my life. It's the people that I've me that have. I thoroughly enjoy this group of people that we do fleas with, we all came together so naturally, just like opening the shop did.
------On a side note. While my life circumstance dictated that I remove myself from the responsibility of the shop, in no way has it left my heart. Uncovered Ruby is an idea that Sally and I gave life to and I couldn't have chosen a better business partner. Sally and I have stretched each other, laughed together, argued with each other, cried together, supported each other and have travelled a hard path together. Sally and I questioned often why we felt we were supposed to open the shop, what was our purpose in doing so? For me, if the only reason I was called to be a part of this shop was so that Sally and I would become friends, then I am satisfied. So I guess selling vintage items has changed my life, I gained a sister.

Sally: I think I have become more confident in myself and am still learning that life is too short to try and please everyone. The best part about the flea markets is being a part of a group that likes to use their God given talents. I am always amazed at the creativity that I am surrounded by at each event. It just proves to me that we have the most amazing God and He generously extends His creativity to all of us in one way or another. It is amazing to me that creativity never has a cap, there is always enough to go around. Another favorite part, (just like at Uncovered Ruby) is putting things together to form a display that is appealing to the eye and then...being able to stand back and say, "Wow, it all came together." And of course, what tops everything, is acquiring a partner like Lisa, She's the best, I couldn't and wouldn't do it without her. And Yes, she sometimes is still dragging me, but a little less every time.

Please join Sally and Lisa in celebrating the
Three Year Anniversary on Sept. 18th at
Uncovered Ruby 510 E. Main, Battle Ground WA

And check our their blog on the side bar.....

Who We Are Profile 1

2010-08-29T20:55:00.000-07:00

This is Lori, from Harris Farms & Friends. A
Vintage Gathering (AVG) is made up of many people and
we decided to interview them so you can get to know
them better.

Here we have Linda, aka Longview Linda,
Mary, aka Hula Girl, and Lori.

These ladies bring so much color and fun to
the Vintage Gathering events.

The displays are always bright and cheerful.

And they have things from old rusty to beautiful

pottery.

First we will get to know Lori.

AVG: What is the name of your business?

Lori: Harris Farms

AVG: How did you choose this name?

There is a huge restaurant and cattle operation about 1/2 way between San Francisco and So. Calif on the I-5 corridor named Harris Farms. It was always kind of a joke and it just stuck.

AVG: How did you get into selling at flea markets?

I was looking for a different outlet to sell and really liked the event part of it. It was fun, different, and you could set up small vignettes to make it look magical!

AVG: Do you have other locations/shop/etc?

Harris Farms hosts an annual Early Spring sale, an Autumn sale, and a Christmas Event yearly; 5-6 sales with Crow's Nest in St. Helen's and of course A Vintage Gathering.

AVG: Do you specialize in any certain type of item(s), certain time period?

I love to have a diverse gathering of things from primitive to true antique, and of course shabby for fun. I especially love vintage kitchen of all kinds, including cabinets and pitchers, of course.

AVG: How has selling vintage items changed/enhanced your life?

I have come to know and network with a great group through Vintage Gathering. I always look forward to seeing everyone in the group~we work together so well. I'm new at Crow's Nest, but I think it's the same thing. I always get excited with new ideas for staging and arranging the new treasures I've found in anticipation of an event. I feel like I've made so many new friends that share the same passion for junk and fun!

Next up is Longview Linda

Linda got her nick name because there were two Linda's who loved to junk and she was the one from Longview! Linda said she got into selling because she "had too much stuff I loved and had to get rid of some so I can make room for more stuff."

AVG: Do you have other locations/shop/etc.?

Here, there, and around.

AVG: Specialize in anything?

I especially am fond of 50's diner, crusty and romantic garden. Anything red and polka dot for sure.

AVG: How has selling vintage changed/enhanced your life?

I've met a bunch of great gals that love so much of the same stuff that floats my boat. It's fun to get out to share and socialize with everyone.

And now we have Hula Girl/Mary

Mary got her nick name from friends. She has been doing the Harris Farms sales and says they are starting something in Longview, too.

AVG: Do you specialize?

A little bit of everything!

AVG: How has this enhanced your life?

I've been in this field for 35+ years as a collector, and enjoy the hunt almost as much as seeing someones eyes light up when they find That Special item.

Don't forget:::

We have A Vintage Gathering sale Sept. 25th At Beyond The Garden Gate
Please mark your calender and stay tuned,

AVG

We had a PARTY

2010-08-23T21:14:00.000-07:00

Our group gets together every so often to
just be with each other and share food and
fun.

Last Sat. we went to the lovely home of
Cher, aka Voondi. See the yummy food...

Here is Lisa from Uncovered Ruby getting
some chow.

Blaine from Elements of Time, Mary Jo from
Faded Rosie, Michelle from My Shabby Passion,
and Mary from Harris Farms and Friends.

We sat out on the beautiful deck to eat. From
left is Lori from Harris Farms, Matt from The
Olive Kat, Cher, our hostess from Voondi, Lisa,
Michelle, and then Jennifer and Blaine from
Elements of Time.

This is Veronica from The Olive Kat
and Mary (Harris Farms).

Annette from Andy's Attic with Gnarls the
puppy who belongs at the house but could have
fit into Annette's purse. (and almost did)

Matt, Lisa, Michelle, and Jennifer. We chatted
our time away with good food and better company.

We talked about our upcoming flea on Sept. 25th.

And we all want to thank everyone who came to our July 31st
Flea. It was our most wonderful flea yet and we
are so happy that so many people have come to
visit us and had fun with us and found treasures. We hope
you can return again in Sept.

Also.......our own Sue of BirdSong will be one of the great
vendors at the Camas Antique Faire this Sat. the 28th in
downtown Camas, WA. The fun starts at 9 AM rain or shine!!!!

AVG

COME ONE, COME ALL

2010-07-28T21:42:00.001-07:00

Just a couple more days till the

big July Flea Market. We will be

open from 8am to 4pm on Saturday

July 31st. There are 14 vendors who have

saved their best for this big sale. We even have some

new vendors for you to see. There will be free

refreshments, music, and a place to sit and relax.

We are at Beyond the Garden Gate

17414 NE 199th

Battle Ground, WA. 98604 (2.5 miles from HWY 503 at Eaton)

Each vendor is paid individually and we do not accept

credit or debit. Please bring cash or check.

Plenty of parking off the road. Don't miss this sale....it

is one of our best of the year!!!

Hope to see you there.....

It Is The BIG One

2010-07-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

More details to come soon! Mark your calender.

Barn House is just up the road and they are

having their big one,too. Make it a flea day.

Coming Soon..July 10th Quilt Show

2010-07-06T20:57:00.000-07:00

The Olive Kat is part of A Vintage Gathering.

If you have not been to their shop this Outdoor

Quilt Show is a great reason to go see the shop.

Located inside the North West Nursery Outlet,

The Olive Kat and The Flying Geese Quilters,

along with the nursery, are having this outdoor

show.

Saturday July 10, 2010

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

12503 NE 72nd Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682

We hope you can make it there!!!

AVG

June Flea Market------2 Days

2010-06-18T08:38:00.000-07:00

Oh, dear, it has been so rainy and cold
that we must wear our furs to the flea.

Yes, did you hear??? A Vintage Gathering
is having another flea market and it will be for
2 whole days.

Oh, honey, take me with you.
I want to go too, I have my
purse ready.

June 25th and 26th

8AM to 4PM

17414 NE 199th (Eaton)

Battle Ground, WA 98604

2 1/2 miles east of HWY 503 and Battle Ground Cinemas

We hope to see you there. Furs not

required.

AVG

Weekend fun

2010-06-09T09:35:00.000-07:00

Lori Harris from Harris Farms
invites you to

CROWS NEST SALE

SAT AND SUN JUNE 12TH & 13TH - 10AM TO 5PM

34287 PITTSBURG ROAD ST. HELEN'S, OREGON

SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE:

PURELY PRIMITIVES

APPLE OF MY EYE

ALTERED EDGE DESIGN

HARRIS FARMS

CILLAS STUFF

LINDA MOHR

TERESA'S TREASURES

LOOK FOR A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF PRIMITIVE,
UNUSUAL, AND UNIQUE ITEMS TO PLEASE EVERYONE.

DIRECTIONS:

COMING THROUGH LONGVEIW & OVER BRIDGE DOWN HWY 30
TURN RIGHT ON PITTSBURG ROAD, GO 2.2 MILES AND IT'S ON
THE RIGHT. ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT LORI @ HARRIS FARMS
360.798.3515

HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!

AVG

Don't suffer withdrawal

2010-06-07T21:57:00.001-07:00

We don't want anyone to have to suffer withdrawal
from attending A Vintage Gathering Flea Market!

We have decided not only to give you a chance
to come to our flea in June...........

We are having a 2 day Flea Market!!!!

June 25 and 26

8AM to 4PM

At our usual location (See schedule above).

More details as we get closer.......Mark your calender

AVG

Voondi will be at Hockinson Fun Days!!

2010-05-31T10:33:00.000-07:00

This is Cher of Voondi. She will be at Hockinson

Fun Days on June 5th....set up and ready to go.

You can read about Hockinson Fun Days at

hockinsonfundays.com/ This is their 10th year

and it sounds like a barrel of fun!!!

Also, Cher now has her own blog and you can find

that at voondi14u.blogspot.com/

This sale is at the Elementary School in Hockinson

and will include crafts, plants, many activities and

our VOONDI!!

Please stop by and say Hello.

AVG

BirdSong is Cleaning House, And this just in......

2010-05-24T10:45:00.000-07:00

Sue of BirdSong, (seated) is doing Portland's
Indoor/Outdoor Old Fashioned Flea Market.

And this just in...Michelle of My Shabby Passion,
will be there ,too!!!!

They will be at the Eagles Lodge at 5400 North Lombard
in Portland on Sunday May 30th from 9 am to 2:30 pm.

This is known as Portland's Indoor/Outdoor
Flea Market. This is an old fashioned style flea market!
You'll see a bunch of vendors set up in the parking
lot...keep going...they are inside with a bunch of
people selling some INTERESTING stuff @ great prices!!

The indoor market starts at 9am, the outside market
starts earlier. $1.00 admission to get inside and if you
are hungry, the EAGLES cook a mean breakfast..
One stop shopping!

Sue is doing a blowout and getting rid of some stuff
to make room for new treasures. You'll see
alot of 50 cent and $1 items and the like at
her 3 tables. Michelle should have some details
on her bloghttp://myshabbypassion.blogspot.com

Stop by and say hi!! Off I-5 North
exit 305B, go West on Lombard 2.3
miles. Located one block west of
Portsmouth on Lombard. Off I-5 South,
exit Rosa Parks, go left over freeway,
back on I-5 North and off at Lombard.

Hope to see you there,

AVG

What's Up?

2010-05-19T23:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of this

beautiful mountain exploding! May 18th, 1980,

Mt. St. Helen's blew her top.......

But what is up now, you ask???

One of the Vintage Gathering group is going

to be in flea market this month on the 30th.

Who is it and where is it?? Stay tuned........

A Good Time Was Had By All

2010-05-09T17:31:00.001-07:00

We could not have asked for a more beautiful
day. Just look at that sky! Fortunately this
guy did not decide to "drop in" and see us...

But these two did drop by. On the left is Florence
from Essences of the Past and with her is Lisa of
A thing for Roses. Both are great gals and it was
so good to see them.

We have an abundance of pictures so you may
want to get comfy and feast your eyes......
This is Faded Rosie and BirdSong

Andy's Attic

Voondie and Christmas Coop

Harris Farms

Center Field

Barking dogs

BirdSong and Faded Rosie

Christmas Coop

Olive Kat

Beyond the Garden Gate (Our hostess)

Harris Farms

Andy's Attic

Uncovered Ruby

My Shabby Passion

And before we knew it, it was over...we pulled

in our trucks and filled them up and went away.

Many of us will be at The Community Flea Market

June 26th. Details will be posted soon.

Thank you to everyone who came to our Market.

We had a super good time and hope you did too!

In future posts we will be spotlighting our vendors.

See you soon,

AVG

Unpredictable

2010-05-07T19:04:00.001-07:00

My Shabby Passion is unloading not only a
pickup but also another huge truck thing full
of stuff.

Lisa (Uncovered Ruby) and Charlene (Christmas
Coop) and discussing plans in front of the trailer
that belongs to Char of Voondie.....

BirdSong (Sue) and Faded Rosie (Mary Jo)
are setting up....

And the Ladies of Harris Farms are getting their
things lined up and ready.

This is Harris Farms when the UNPREDICTABLE
weather came in to our little party.

See the clouds and the covers over stuff?? Today
was supposed to be a nice day. In fact this noon
it was a beautiful spring day. And then a little (!!??)
bit of a storm blew in to our spaces.

This is Andy's Attic...in the midst of trying to
cover a few things from getting rained on.......
a bit of a wind came up and blew another pop-
up over a van and onto Andy's pop-up. No
one was hurt in the filming of this storm...

This is the culprit after we retrieved it out of
the tree.

So............we will be set up and ready to go at
8 AM came rain or shine or whatever. Please
come by and say hello.

17414 NE 199th St. (Eaton) Battle Ground, WA.
2 1/2 Miles east of HWY 503 Follow Signs

See you there,

AVG

Countdown to Saturday

2010-05-03T20:59:00.001-07:00

Four, count them, four more days until the
KICKOFF of our season.

We are gathering, and piling, and sorting, and
pricing, and planning for our first Flea Market of
the year.

MAY 8 8AM TO 4PM

BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE
17414 NE 199TH ST. (EATON)
BATTLE GROUND, WA. 98604

We are located 2 1/2 miles east of HWY 503
on 199th (aka Eaton). Signs will be visible.

We will open one hour before Barn House and
be open 2 hours after they close. It is easy to
do both sales plus hit the shops in Old Town
Battle Ground.

We have about a dozen vendors getting things
ready for your shopping pleasure. Please come
by and say hello,

AVG

Are You a Flea Marketeer?????

2010-05-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

Flea Market:

Word origin and history:

1917, especially in reference to the Fr. marche' aux puces in Paris,

so called "because there are so many second-hand articles sold of

all kinds that they are believed to gather fleas."

[Translation of French marche' aux puces, market of fleas]

flea market

n. a market, usually held outdoors, where antiques, used household goods, and curios are sold.

So, are you a Flea Marketeer??? If so, you must come to

A Vintage Gathering on May 8th

8 AM to 4 PM

Beyond the Garden Gate

17414 NE 199th (Eaton)

Battle Ground, WA 98604

2 1/2 miles east of HWY 503

We all hope to see you there!

AVG

You Are Invited

2010-04-26T09:22:00.001-07:00

MAY 8TH 8AM ---4PM

We hope you can make it there,

AVG

THE FLEAS ARE COMING!!!!

2010-04-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

Our 2010 Flea Season starts May 8th at Beyond the Garden Gate.

We will have the usual suspects in attendance. Our vendor list includes:

Andy's Attic

Barking Dogs

Beyond the Garden Gate

BirdSong

Faded Rosie

Harris Farms

My Shabby Passion

The Christmas Coop

The Olive Kat

Uncovered Ruby

Voondi

We'll have free refreshments and fun for all. We've been
stocking up all our treasures and getting ready for the
big day!

We'll have lots of Antiques, Vintage, Primitive,

Americana, Shabby, Rustic...you name it.

If you're going to Barn House that day, we're just right

down the road.

HOURS 8 AM TO 4 PM

17414 NE 199TH ST. (EATON)
BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604
(2 MILES EAST OF HWY 503)

To get a flavor for our various
vendors please visit their blogs:

andysatticbg.blogspot.com
barkingdogsblog.com
myshabbypassion.blogspot.com
theolivekat.blogspot.com
uncoveredruby.blogspot.com

We look forward to seeing all the smiling faces of our customers.
If you have any questions please leave a comment or email us at
avintagegathering@gmail.com

See you soon,

A Vintage Gathering

Have you been to our Flea Market????

2010-03-09T16:54:00.000-08:00

You may recognize some of the Usual Suspects
in the top picture. Or maybe you came to our
Christmas Emporium in Oldtown Battle Ground
last Nov. We were there for 10 days.
Or you may just recognize the scenery from
our Flea Markets at Beyond the Garden Gate.

If you have never been to one you should try
to add this to your schedule. Maybe you have
gone to a Barn House sale......we are not too
far away and have our Flea Markets the same day.
Please come and see us....you'll be glad you did.

AVG