I'm off to Norway!

On my way, pretty quick here:
2 weeks to look forward to with my close family!
This is not a very planned trip, but more of an emergency,
because my Dad got very sick & is in the hospital.
I feel it is as important for me to be with him & my Mom,
than for them to see me.
The big bonus will be to spend time with my oldest son, Kim,
that moved to Oslo, less than 2 mths ago.
I'm also looking forward to be with my sister & brothers,
nieces & nephews, cousins, friends etc.

Life can take unexpected turns, which we are not always prepared for!

Oslo, before Christmas, can be a sight,
but there won't be much shopping this time around!
Hopefully I can squeeze in some restaurant visits
& enjoy my favorite Norwegian food!

I just hope I did bring enough warm clothes :o)

STACKING UP THE TREASURES!

Danish Jeanne d'Arc in English - Highly recommended!

Jeanne d'Arc Living is a company based in Denmark.
Their style is romantic French Nordic,
from years gone by.
The latest issue, of their magazine, was the first one to be printed to English
& that was a wise move, in my opinion, since they now have a big circle of
followers here in the States (-& other English speaking countries as well)
From cover to cover, everything flows together,
whether it's French decor or making blueberry pie!

If you want inspiration & tons of ideas, this is the best magazine;-
or should I say, bookazine, as I understand it's also called!
The quality of pictures & paper are a share delight!
Different US online sellers offers this on their web sites.

These are sellers I have found:
The Beautiful Life
Urban Farmhouse
Raised in Cotton
French Larkspur

(Pictures from Jeanne d'Arc Living website)

Want more inspiration:
Go to THIS French blog, A Heart in Provence, & feast the eye upon her pictures.
Her outfits are the prettiest I've seen,
for everyday wear!
Does anyone know, IF we can buy these brands in the States??????

Picture below from Swedish Minna's BLOMSTERVERKSTAD.
Her blog is another one, I'll highly recommend to go visit

THE BEST AUCTION THIS SATURDAY-FARM PRIMITIVES

Together with my Mama USA (Fran Gillette) & Bev Amundson ,
I have had the pleasure to help out & take pictures for this amazing collection offered
of farmhouse primitives, Victorian etc.

GRAND AUCTION
Saturday
Oct. 3
Starts: 9 a.m.
Preview: 8 a.m.
Hey, do we ever have a super good auction!
A few of the treasures:
Many large and small antique cupboards, old grain bin, granite ware, crocks, quilts, vintage chairs, western saddle,
yellow-ware, depression, bubble and Vaseline glass,
Redwing, Hull, brush-ware, wooden bowls, silver pieces including coin silverware,
Stangl pitcher, pantry boxes, old theater seats, vintage linens, molds, rustic dining table and chairs, display cabinets, fruit press,
1868 parlor stove, school desks, many unique lamps, rocking chairs, wood cow stanchion, coat and hat racks,
vintage doll quilts and furniture, hanging scale, Bakelite silverware, spice tins, mechanist chest, primitives galore,
too much to list.
(Address & pict link now removed)

LET IT BE KNOWN!!!!

The Oregonian Newspaper had an article in last Sunday
about BARN HOUSE & TARTE BARN
Our boys won't stop there (mark my words), just wait
till the rest of the "world" starts to take notice :o)


I am busy this week, helping set up an auction, coming up
this Saturday Oct. 3rd in Battle Ground, by Dollars Corner.
(If you are on my email-list, you will receive all info & pictures.)
It is the most amazing collection of primitives, depression & Victorian treasures!

THEY SAY LINEN & WOOL, FOR FALL & WINTER

A decor magazine in Norway voted this country house
"The Nicest Home", of 70 contestants..
Here is a video(click) with a walk through of the house!
Starts on the 2:14 clip.
Idyllic & romantic French-Danish Country style.

(this is not the house in video)
The video goes on to let us know that linen & wool
are big for this coming fall & winter;-
in gray & shades of dusty colors.
From the latest furniture expo in Shanghai (largest fair in the world),
the trend is to make bigger furniture pieces, like kitchen cabinets,
from old & weathered salvage walls, floors etc.

.
Norwegian TV2 use "Fru Pink" NIB (a blogger)
to express ins & outs of decor/interior.
IKEA (Norway) also uses blog ladies for latest input!

I'll say: Start approaching my friends for the latest & greatest in the US!

**Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.**
Henry Ford

GOT A BLOG-MAKE A BOOK

From another Norwegian blogger: Hvitstil.com. Thanks, Christine!
This must be the hottest idea for a great gift;-
well, at least for yourself.... a heirloom of memories:
Turn your blog into a printed book!
*I checked it out, but looks to only accept pictures that's been downloaded with Blogger/Picasa.
Sometimes I use another photo host, so those pictures won't show up.*
Anywhooo, Go to this site and check it out -
Come back & tell me what you think

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Jannel, over at Isabella & Max Rooms, has awarded my blog

the Honest Scrap Award.

Thank you so much Sweety for taking the time

to include my blog!!

These roses are for you :o))

Here are the rules I must follow, upon receiving this award:

1) Say thanks and give a link to the presenter of the award.

2) Share "10 Honest Things" about myself.

3) Present this award to 7 others whose blogs I find brilliant

in content and/or design, or those who have encouraged me.

4) Tell those 7 people they've been awarded HONEST SCRAP

and inform them of these guidelines in receiving.

10 things about myself????

That's a tricky one, because I am quite reserved,

unless you get "underneath" my skin

1. Blogging is a great source to stay in touch

with friends & sellers, of this little tight community, that

love all vintage & antique.

2. I'm a stay-at-home-wife, so my day is pretty much

what I make it to (well, the laundry doesn't do it self....)

3. BURGERVILLE's ice-cream cone is the best!

4. Spring & fall in the PNW are my favorite seasons

5. I have many hobbies, but are soon forgotten if

I get interested in another project.

6. MONTICELLO Antique Market is my favorite place

to hang out

7. Turbo, the pug, is my shadow at home.

8. Decor Books & magazines are my weakness

(Just received Rachel Ashwell's latest)

9. BARN HOUSE set-up & team work is a true love of mine!

10. How did I manage to say so much????

PS: Ok, I'm a big coffee drinker!

~THE END~

And now I would like to present the Honest Scrap Award to the following blogs:

There's so many, many brilliant bloggers from my home country Norway,

Scandinavia, Europe & here in the States & also the rest of the world.

Only a few are on my blog roll.

I'm sorry, but I love 'em all - please have me excused!

That makes me a rule-breaker ;o( uups

PORTLAND, THE BIG CITY, CLOSE TO HOME

With only 30 min drive from home,
a lazy Sunday afternoon on 23rd in Portland,
is a great way to enjoy lunch, people-watching
& strolling alongside old & newer architectural buildings that
houses a myriad of different shops & restaurants.

"ROSE"S" is one of my favorites,
because of the very, very, good coffee & dessert selection
(no 6 layers Bavarian cream cake for me today..)

My sweetheart & I went to the coolest store,
REJUVENATION, on SE Grand Ave.,
that has the best of the best in salvage building materials!

CAMAS VINTAGE STREET FAIR TODAY WAS A HIT

The first annual Camas Vintage Street Faire was a blast to see,
all though I felt so sorry for the vendors this morning,
when we woke up to pouring rain!
My husband & I went there after lunch, but I forgot my camera, so please
search my blog roll for full coverage from other bloggers...

I just had to bring this vintage matelasse bedspread home. Look at the gorgeous crochet edge!
My fellow seller friends, Debbie & Laurie aka "Worthy Goods" were in charge
of the event & did a GREAT job! So did all the other vendors!
*Next year I'm in!*

From Isabell aka "Maison Douce", this little box of darling coasters & etiquette book
had my name all over :o)

As my garden starts to wrap up for the season, here are a few shots from today:

Bushes of hydrangeas have gracefully faded,
the roses are tired,
the birdhouse, that housed the honey bees, is now vacant. Only a lonely soldier left to guard!

FRENCH & NORDIC COUNTRY STYLE

Look what I got in the mail, when I came home from Florida.
Arrived beautifully wrapped from the online store
THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE
Here is also a link to her blog (click)
If you want your copy, hurry up, because it sells out fast!
(Bookstores don't sell this)

(All pictures from Jeanne D'Arc Living web site)
This book has been on my wish list for quite some time & now it's mine!
All though written in the Danish language, it's a visual feast for the eyes!
This is a big size book, printed on thick paper, suitable for the coffee table.
Divided into 11 chapters, there are ideas for every room
in the house & all in the French-Nordic Country style
from the same authors
that creates "Jeanne d'Arc Living" Magazine.
The only thing I can think of to "disagree upon" when I look at the delicate pictures,
is that our grandmothers never would have set tables with wrinkly linens,
to go with their best china & silverware :o)