HAPPY NEW YEAR'S!

The WADE CREEK HOUSE will be open New Year's Eve and New Year's Day until 4p.  The perfect time to bring your New Year's guests to the shop.... We look forward to seeing you.

 

ONE MORE SHOPPING DAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS..

LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE... a few ideas for you.
 

FOR THE GARDENER - vintage garden books, old floral frogs, watering cans, plant stands, vintage pots

FOR THE GUYS - shop signs, vintage popular mechanics, vintage tools, cowboy hats, nice bench, vintage car parts, vintage cameras, cool old gauges and shop stuff

FOR THE GALS - candles, lotions, soaps, vintage kitchen, cool shelves, fun decor, handmade scarfs,  vintage aprons, vintage holiday glassware

FOR THE YOUNG - vintage toys, games, cute bedroom accessory pieces, vintage style hair tie-backs, old metal trucks, crocheted baby hats, booties, blankets

FOR THE READER - many cool vintage books

FOR THE BEST FRIEND -  collectibles, rustic decor, vintage Christmas, fun repurposed items,  gift certificate to use together

FOR THE BABYSITTER - wool felted handbags, scarfs

FOR THE NEIGHBOR - handmade soaps, specialty decor, lovely soy candles

FOR THE CHICKEN LOVER - many cool chicken collectibles

FOR THE ANIMAL LOVER - pet stockings, handmade leashes

FOR THE QUILTER/SEWER - vintage thread spools, treadle sewing machine, sewing shears, vintage fabric, dress form

 AND.........MUCH MORE here at THE WADE CREEK HOUSE!!

 

 "One of the nice things about Christmas is that you can make people forget the past with a present." ~ Author Unknown 

OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE UNTIL 4PM

4 MORE SHOPPING DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS....

There are sooo many sweet items here at THE WADE CREEK HOUSE that will make great holiday and hostess gifts - let us help you with some awesome ideas!  A GIFT CARD may be the perfect surprise for your someone special.... that way they can browse and select something special with you!

 

OPEN EVERYDAY UNTIL 5pm  -  CHRISTMAS EVE till 4pm.

 

 

The ironing board is changing.... away from ironing.

 This time of year I especially need that extra little bit of space.  I have used my vintage wooden ironing board in a variety of ways.... an extra surface when serving guests, a cute place to put our Christmas cards, to display merchandise at the shop when a dresser left.  They are so handy behind the couch, next to the BBQ, a fun table for the grandkids as mine locks half way up.  What different way can you think of to use an ironing board.  We have several at the shop if you want  to add that quaint country feel to your room.  Below are several ideas thanks to pinterest..

 

“Creativity is contagious, pass it on” – Albert Einstein

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The options are endless.....

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN......

Only 7 shopping days before Christmas!!  Are you ready?  The Wade Creek House has one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your shopping list.  For you last minute shoppers, we will be open Christmas Eve til 4.  Come and see us....we love to help you find that perfect gift.

 

"Happiness doesn't result from what we get, but from what we give.” ― Ben Carson

AND THE WINNERS ARE......

Before I announce the winners of the gift baskets, all of us at The Wade Creek House want to thank you for your participation, your generosity, and for your continued support for this great cause.  In this there are no losers, we are all winners when it comes to supporting the kids..         

THE WINNERS FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS ARE.... 

For the

Holiday Lodge - Randy Chadwick

The Gardener - Carol Campbell

Vintage Kitchen - Riley Carroll

Comfort & Joy - Nancy Beck

Pamper Yourself - Danika Sutton

 

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU again for all your support.  The final numbers are not in but between Santa and the Holiday Gift Raffle both schools should receive nice checks. 

                                       

YOU ARE THE BEST!!

 

It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving... Mother Teresa

 

 

 

Thank you Tami Serhan for drawing our winners!

 

TODAY'S THE DAY

TODAY IS THE DAY...  The drawings for the HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS is today at 4pm.   SO HURRY IN.... you still have time to purchase tickets to get the HOLIDAY baskets of your choice.  Remember, all proceeds for this raffle go to our local elementary schools....  Look on our blog if you want to see pictures of our "baskets". 

 

GOOD LUCK.... I hope to be calling YOU today!!

A SPECIAL REQUEST

We had a SPECIAL REQUEST the other day. A gal came in with a picture of a horse shaped wreath and wondered if our wreath maker could make her one.. Here is the result. FUN!! So for a limited time, you can call the shop at 503-630-7556 and order your own horse wreath and Linda (pictured here) will get it to you this week or put your name on a list for next year. Cost is $30.

Making one person smile can change the world – maybe not the whole world, but their world....

 

 

 

 

HOLIDAY GIFT RAFFLE 

 

Ticket sales benefit Clackamas River and Eagle Creek Elementary schools!  Just a few days left to purchase your tickets for a chance to win the most amazing, packed, lovely, manly, feminine, vintage gift baskets.  Great for a gift or for yourself.  The baskets would cover many, many gifts as they are so full of great items donated by the members of THE WADE CREEK HOUSE.  Drawing is this Sunday, December 15th at 4p so hurry in!!  BELOW you will see the baskets in more detail BUT better yet... stop in!!!  Just so you know, my pictures do not do these baskets justice.

 

"Holiday at the Lodge"

 In a wonderful vintage crate that has a label on it of an elk, you will also find a deer rack, handcrafted pillow, old books, thermos, vintage games, warm socks, and more..

 

 

 

 

 

"Vintage Kitchen"

 

 

This basket is wonderfully vintage - a basket of 6 vintage jars of cookie fixins, cookie cutters, vintage cookbook, muffin tin, pan set, vintage Christmas tablecloth, vintage holiday décor, recipe board/chalk board/towel hanger, too much to list.....

 

 

"Pamper Yourself"

 



There are so many wonderful feminine gifts in this one basket you, it will take you a long time to discover them all....

One for the gardener..

 

 

Handmade lidded box that could be planter, wood box, storage box, toy box or?

Made by our own... Sandra G.

Watering can, bulbs, vintage repurposed tool hanger, vintage garden book, soil, douglas fir tree, gloves, and more

 

 

 

 

 

"Comfort & Joy"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So you can see there is more than I can possibly picture. 

This is a great fundraiser for the kids.

 

Tickets are $1 ea or 6 for $5....

 

REMEMBER... THIS SUNDAY DECEMBER 15 IS THE DR AWING!

 

 

“Kindness in words creates confidence.

Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.

Kindness in giving creates love.”

 

MAKING ORNAMENTS....

Every year I try to make a new ornament.  This year I am letting Nikki inspire me.  She takes natural elements like seed pods, empty eggs, and more to make the most beautiful ornaments.  So sign up to make your own heirloom ornaments.  Check out below the egg ornament that Bill and I were given in 1978... those egg shells are tougher than they look.  Nikki's workshop is this Saturday, December 14th at 10:30.  Create a trio or ornaments to share or keep for yourself.  Cost is $25.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our friend Judi Gamble made this for us...

 

 

This will be a fun class... join in the fun.

Reservations required.

 

 

You can't use up creativity.  The more you use the more you have.... Maya Angelou

 

 

 

COMING HOME

Coming home... It is always a wonderful time when one of the "children" come home and visit The Wade Creek House.  This weekend Pam, her husband and their daughter Brandi came to see Santa, visit Pam's childhood home, and reminisce.  Six children grew up in that little house next to Wade Creek and it is always fun to hear the stories.  Please come often, we love it 

Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts..... Oliver Wendell Holmes

 

Pam and daughter Brandi

 

SANTA 2013

 

 

I can't think of anything more incredible than to listen to the conversation between Santa and a child.  Thank you Santa for making time to come to THE WADE CREEK HOUSE today.  You made it such a memorable day, warming our hearts even in this cold weather.  You are a gift and we so appreciate your generosity, your holiday spirit, and the joy that you spread.  We look forward to seeing you again next year!  

 Children make your life important. ~Erma Bombeck

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Countdown has begun....

It's official.... the holidays are upon us.   I love this time of year as I love to shop for everyone.  I don't like shopping for myself but I love to shop for others.  I love white twinkling lights, the smell of  fresh greens, the Christmas trees, seeing friends, and being with family. How about you... what is your favorite part of the holidays

And when we go to friends, I always take a hostess gift.  My favorite gift is Riley's Soy Candles.  Made locally, lovingly hand poured, pure soy, earth friendly, amazing fragrance.  And we have the perfect packaging making it ready for giving.   We love making things easier for you! 

This month we start off with
 
HOLIDAY GIFT RAFFLE to benefit our local elementary schools.  On now thru December 15th... tickets $1 ea or 6 for $5.  Amazing baskets donated by the members of The Wade Creek House are now on display and ready for you to pick the one you want to win! 

6 - HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & SALE  5-8pm
7 - PICTURES WITH SANTA  11-2pm -School Fundraiser
7 - Wreath Making Workshop  11-1p
8 - US Military Insignia Workshop  2p
14 - Natural Christmas Ornaments  10:30a
DETAILS IN THE LEFT COLUMN OF THIS BLOG

Another thing I love about the holidays is VINTAGE Christmas.. oh my....a big weakness of mine. 

 

 

 

 

Festive tableware...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All of us at The Wade Creek House want to wish you a safe and happy holiday.  We want you to know how much we appreciate your business, your support, and your friendship.  Thank you! 

You are the best!

 

 See beauty in all small things..