i'm so excited and i just can't hide it

check out SPARK!  a cyclone of creativity . . .right here in Utah.

abode is madly gathering treasures for the event and providing some decor as well!  Their theme this year is "funky circus" couldn't be a more perfect match for the fun-house vibe of abode!  I'll sneak down and snap some shots so you can see how well things turned out!

aisle show you!

maybe we should label our aisles here at abode?

MARKET

I usually have a ton of cool pictures to share with you of the wonderful finds at MARKET last Saturday, but alas my little photographer left early along with my brain, alas no pictures . . . WHAT WAS I THINKING??

Sufficeth to say MARKET was a grand time and I know you loved it as much as I did.

picked up great deals

had a grand time

amen!

as if you could forget . . . MARKET saturday

we love our MARKETS and we know you do too - we look forward to seeing you there!

those were the days, my friend

MARKET brings out the best new "old" treasures!  Here is a sample of what you'll find!

I do not ask for other gems;


Flashing with frost and fire

The sky's undying diadems

Shall be my love's attire.

Emeralds, that into rubies melt

Upon the brow of night,

I've taken from Orion's belt

To make her girdle bright.
(JEWELS. A YOUNG MAN TO A MERCHANT by Herbert Asquith)
Look at these beauties . . .a new vendor for August!  You'll want to snap up every one of her treasures to make your girdle bright (OK LOL, I have no idea how many I would have to buy to cover my girdle let alone make it bright! . . . )

chant with me: MARKET MARKET MARKET MARKET!

nestled right next to our front door, you will find this trove of lovelies!  such sweet combinations of whimsy and utility - need to serve some treats?  instant pedestal, got some hungry birdies?  problem solved!  tons of jewels and no where to put em?  try one of these!  come and get them Saturday and stop in the shop for a discount - 10 to 50% off one item of your choice

got a knife in your pocket?

pocket knives are an interesting, they are entirely utilitarian while being collectible as well.   Often people like to keep their collections on a shelf but with a pocket knife it's a little piece of history you can carry with you!

men don't make passes at girls who wear glasses . . .

yeah, right!  look at these lovlies

trifle with the eiffel (tower that is)

fun French finds arriving in Paris Flea Market!

it's that fun funky feel good salvage event

I just finished scrubbing the rust off my hands and face from crawling all over the salvage room getting it ready for you to snatch up a bargain!  All salvage 50% off this week.  Think windows, door knobs, vintage gas cans, fishing poles, light fixtures, garden implements . . . what else?

mr bo-jangles

as i was driving to work this morning I saw a man dancing and singing down the sidewalk - good for him!  May this week be filled with things that make you want to dance and sing!

calling all craftistas

we just received 19 (yes that's right) 19 books of wallpaper for your crafting pleasure!  all colors, looks, types and sizes and they're only $10 each!

crystal knobs are in da house

we just received the biggest shipment of crystal knobs yet!  hurry down - they won't last!

small $3
medium $4
large $5
handles $9

bangle jingle

my friend's mother wore many silver bangles and bracelets layered gracefully on her wrist.  one night under the stars we talked about growing up and she shared a memory of coming home late from a date or work and stopping at her parents bedroom door and hearing her mother's jewelry jingle comfortingly in the dark and she slept.

I've never forgotten that image.

Bollywood!

jai ho

jungle fever

Here are some collections of bangles I've put together for you

o pioneer

we will be open Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm - come on down, draw for a discount, round up a deal and ride off into the sunset!