Monday, May 24, 2010

Everything it could have been and more....


The sale was amazing.
and bananas.
And bananas was the closet thing I can say to what it was without swearing.
Who would've thought that Anne Marie could've taken something like this

Old glass shower doors and shelving in a gravel filled horse barn,

and turned it into this...

a french patisserie,


with it's own Marie Antoinette mascot, made from coffee filters and fabric. All thrifted.

The entrance became what was called
the "Dennis Severs" area all with botanical and "manly type" things.

Angela did this amazing faux work behind it and also did a lot of the planning and setting up with Anne Marie.


Once Joy brought in all of here amazing things and her mad styling skills, My things were added and a touch here and there, it all came together; the rooms, the mood, the fabulous people.


And who would've thought that an ordinary stack of hay

could be turned into a Parisian bedroom with Angela's touches?

I can't wait for the next one! We had people from all over including those who came from Minnesota and St. Louis.

There's more pictures to come!
I have over 200 I have to sort through and more to share of the people we met as well.



~Jen









20 Creative people said:

The White Farmhouse said...

Everything looks great so far. Tracey at French Larkspur posted some pics also and they look fantastic. I wish that I lived closer! I am going to wear my pouty face all day now.

Laurie-Jean said...

Oh how I wish I could be transported back in time and have attended this fabulous event! Can't wait to see the additional pictures.

One Life Many Journeys said...

Speachless!!

Anne Marie said...

THANK YOU!!!! I lost all photographs of before pics when the computer crashed! omg - seriously so thankful you took them........

great photos Jen....seriously great - and you my friend are just one of the coolest chicks to visit the farm

Lori Katies Rose Cottage said...

Amazingly beautiful !!

Angela said...

Wow!!

dana said...

So why do I have such a hard time just deciding what goes where in my living room? Maybe it's the hay bales I'm needing.

cityfarmer said...

yes, the hay was the ticket!

...thank you Jen for your organizational skills and your abilities wielding a paint brush ....the sale was complete when your peacock chair took its place among the wares ... i am SO sorry I have no pictures of you leading the sales team on Saturday

...you are a pleasure to treasure

Privet and Holly said...

Hey GIRL! It was so much fun meeting you and NOW I get to savor your blog, as well! Can't believe all of the wonderful creating you do with a little one {ones?} at home. I remember when mine were younger, I really had to MAKE that time for my own creative pursuits. Can't wait to hang my gorgeous painting of yours for all to see ~ especially my kids, as the message is so beautiful. Hope you get a few days to just BREATHE and recharge! xx P&H {Suzanne}

Emom said...

What FUN!
Thank you for giving us a peek....smiles.

Heidi said...

I so will NOT miss the next one! Looks beaUtiful!
:)Heidi

Jacqueline said...

Hi there,
It really all looks amazing. It was me who posted about Dennis Sever's house and Anne Marie said that she was going to pay homage to him !! What a fantastic job she has done. I can't wait to see more. XXXX

Counting Your Blessings said...

It's so cool to see the before and after pictures. Especially after being there in person, seeing how incredible it really was. You gals have some crazy inspiring skills.

I loved it all and really loved meeting everyone. I can't wait for the Fall!

Blessings... Polly

At Home in English Valley said...

It was so great to see you again, Jennifer. It was an amazing event, so beautifully done. Your hand painted pillows and chairs are pieces of art. I was so happy with the treasures I brought home, and look forward to your next event! Love, Penny

Tracey said...

Hi Jen! You girls have sooooooooo much talent, I was truly blown away when I entered that barn!!!! Just so incredible! And dang girl, you looked like a model! Definitely wear that dress to the FC party!!! I'm so glad we are going to get to hang out together there...you are such a doll!!!

Hugs ~

:) T

LuLu said...

Oh how i wish i could have been there!!!! I'm missing all the fun this year.... boo hoo
xo,
LuLu

traci said...

thanks for the before and after shots jen. really helps to see all the work that was done. the place was just amazing. i wanted to crawl right into the little bed and stay with you gals all weekend.

Anne - Fiona and Twig said...

Amazing photos!
What I wouldn't give to have been there!

Shelley in SC said...

Oh, wow!! What an event!! And what a job the stylists did. ::sigh:: Sure wish I could have been there. Positively dreamy!

Suzann said...

I'm blown away by the transformation!!!

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