A Spring Gathering by Blue's Junk & Primitives 2014

It's been a while, but I've been busy, busy preparing for the annual Spring Gathering by Blue's Junk & Primitives.  It is this Saturday and Sunday, April 26th (9am to 5pm) and 27th (9am to 3pm) in Creal Springs, Illinois.  So pack up the family and head on down to this awesome vintage market.  There are over 75 vendors with primitives, handmade, antiques, collectibles, and good old rusty junk!  Make sure you bring a truck or trailer to haul your goodies home!  Oh and don't forget to stop by the big, red BBQ barn to have some of Sam's BBQ and beans!  Those beans are the best!

This is one of 2 of my big shows a year.  I will be filling a 10 X 20 booth full of my hand painted vintage and antique furniture.  I will also have Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint and coordinating products for sale, too!

It is supposed to be a gorgeous weekend with 70 degree weather!  I hope to see you all there!

If you would like to see some previews of the items I'll be taking, visit my Facebook page at:  www.facebook.com/thepaintedchest

Blue's Spring Gathering 2013

Phew! I can finally breathe again!

I have been super busy preparing for my first big show.  It was Saturday, April 27th, in Creal Springs, Illinois.  I can guarantee that you all have never heard of Creal Springs, but the Blue family puts on one heck of an outdoor vintage/antique/primitive market twice a year...right on their front lawn!

There was more than 85 vendors and over 2,000 shoppers despite the chilly, rainy weather.  A great time was had by all!  The Gathering even made the local evening news.

Sale in Creal Springs bring in Big Crowd

I met many wonderful people and I'd like to welcome you all to my blog and to my Facebook page.  For those who were unable to attend, I thought I would share some pictures of my booth.  Forgive my cell phone pictures.

The crowds were lined up early to get in the gate.

And pictures of my booth.

I had a great first show!  Nearly all of my pieces sold and I received many compliments on my work.  It was just the ego boost I needed to feel like I'm doing the right thing by starting this little business.

Be sure to stop by and show a little love to Blue's Junk & Primitives and tell Gail I sent you!