MORE CHAIRS FOR CHAIRS FOR CHARITY!!

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~Anne Frank 

I promised pictures of more chairs that are going to be auctioned off at our CHAIRS FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISER EVENT on June 7th.  Check out our previous post to see the first 7 chairs and details of our silent auction...  One thing I need to say is that my pictures do not do these chairs and our cool chair shelf justice.  THEY ARE WONDERFUL!!  Here are 7 more..

 

 

Such detail in this chair

Sweet rocker

 



 

 

Pair of sweet child's chairs  

 

An amazing garden chair with an cool angel and old faucet handles for flowers!

 

 

SUPER sweet painted child's rocker

 

 

Our ever creative chair shelf.... people have been trying to buy it since she brought it in.  Love it!

 

 

 Sassy!

 

So you see, such a large variety of chairs to choose from.... and there are more.

So easy to support Carrie and her cause so

JOIN US... JUNE 7TH

CHAIRS FOR CHARITY

Not everyone is lucky enough to have the gift of good health.  Our dear friend and Wade Creek House member Carrie is one of those that has not been so lucky.  Carrie has a rare incurable lung disease called lymphangioleiomyomatosis or LAM for short.  Being rare, monies allocated for research are small so each year, across the nation, members of the LAM community including patients and their friends and families host fundraisers to help raise money for research and patient support.  This is our SECOND ANNUAL CHAIRS FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISER.  Here you will find chairs created by local artists and supporters that are donated and then auctioned off (via silent auction) with 100% of the proceeds being sent to the LAM Foundation.

The chairs ARE NOW on display at The Wade Creek House with the silent auction June 7th.  If you are unable to attend June 7th, but would like to participate we have made it possible for you to submit an absentee bid.  On our form, you place your bid on the chair or chairs of your choice also listing what your maximum bid would be at the close of auction.  Example: Your initial bid is $25 but you would pay up to $45.  Using your anonymous number, we will bid $25 on your chair.  At 5pm on June 7th, if someone has beat your initial bid but it is still less than your $45 we will bump up your bid for you.  We bid in $5 increments.  Easy!!

Please join Carrie and the rest of the members on June 7^st for our silent auction…    refreshments AND DOOR PRIZES will make this a wonderful day.  Above is a sampling of the chairs - not enough space for them all so will show you more soon.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands. one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.   Audrey Hepburn

 

  


 

ANOTHER DIY we can help you with .....

In our DIY area, Meridith and Carrie have been having fun with drawers.  Right now we have a large selection to choose from and the idea possibilities are endless.  From using a small one for spices to a larger one for a wall display or coffee table.  Come and see what the girls have done and pick a drawer that works for you.

We have a lot of company so this is one of my favorite ideas..

 

I don't know about you but this would be a fun end table

to store all my magazines...

 

Carrie has an adorable side table made out of drawer... ready to take home!

 

An ottoman is always handy..

A great way to create a little display..

 



 

How fun is this... a coffee table out of a drawer...

 

A cute way to keep your favorite spices.

 

A good way to organize your bathroom essentials!

 

A great way to display your collection.

 

So many ideas and we have the drawers... from large to small.

So come in and let your creativity out!

 

 

When was the last time you did something for the first time???

Precious Gift

What an amazing last few days.  Our son and wife, had their first child... a baby girl.  What a precious gift we were all given.  It is truly remarkable how much love a heart can hold.  She is a beauty and I think when she is a bit older, she will give our two grandsons a run for their money...

                                                                    So true....... 

TRASH 2 TREASURE - Small Furniture Workshop

This Saturday, May 17th     10:30a -1pm 

This is such a great class.... you get to work with Carrie to create magic.  With your hands, a tired piece of vintage furniture will become new again using  paint distressing techniques, painters tape and stencils - magic.  Carrie will assist you in executing and learning techniques to transform pieces on your own.  Everything is included in this class..  You will be provided with a variety of paint colors, and small furniture pieces like chairs, end tables, magazine racks, shelves, nightstands, tables - a variety of vintage small furniture pieces to choose from.  Bring a paint shirt and if there is a specific paint color  you wish (satin or flat)  feel free to bring it.  Cost is $75.  Check out these pictures of previous classes.  Don't forget, limited class size so call 503-630-7556 to reserve your spot!

 

 

 

It is hard to capture so much fun!

 

Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.... author unknown

IT'S THAT TIME ....

GARDEN TIME!!  I have scaled back the size of the garden at The Wade Creek House.  It was 50 x 100 and hard to keep up.  So the chickens went in the middle, grass is finally filling in the back (more room for the Outdoor Vintage Markets) and we kept a little cutting garden up front along with a vegetable garden for the chickens.  The day before the rains came my kind husband rototilled and I got the seeds in.  With 4 days of rain and now the sun coming, I expect to see those seeds popping their heads up soon.

 

He does such a nice job!

 

The Wade Creek House bees are very happy.. will be even more so once the blooms begin.

 

Garden in! 

 

There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling. ~Mirabel Osler

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

 

Sunday, May 11th is Mother's Day...

All of us at The Wade Creek House wish our mothers and yours a

Happy Mother's Day.

 

The Wade Creek House is open everyday.

Monday - Saturday 10a - 6p

Sunday 11a - 5p

 

Bring your mom for a visit... we also have gift certificates.

 

Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. — Unknown.

 

BEGINNING CONCRETE LEAF CASTING

This is such a great beginning leaf casting class.  THIS SATURDAY, MAY 10TH   10:30 am - 12:30 pm.  Cost is $25  Nikki walks you through the process of handling the leaves and concrete and you take away a new craft that you can do at your own home.   Everything is included except we ask that you bring a box or board with you to transport your leaves home.  Then on June 14, you can learn advanced techniques at the Advanced Concrete Leaf Casting Workshop.  These make wonderful gifts and décor for around your own home.. Limited class size so call the shop at 503-630-7556 to reserve your spot.    Check out some of our previous classes...

 

 

Look out - Nikki in charge!
 

 Do something creative everyday.....

 



FAMILY

We cherish the relationship we have with the family who lived and grew up in the house that is now The Wade Creek House.  We got another treat this weekend.  Jeannie Fussell (previously Jeannie McConkey) also lived in the house that is now The Wade Creek House.  In fact, it was Jeannie's Uncle Merle (Marshall) that actually built the house.  He did it with the help of Jeannie's dad and grandfather in the 40's.  Her Uncle Merle and Aunt Dorothy lived in the house until they moved to Dufur in the early 60's.  Jeannie lived in the house with her husband and 2 children after that.  Her grandparents had lived next door in a house that sat next to the old corner gas station.  That field is empty now and the old gas station is still there but vacant.   Merle still lives in Dufur, Dorothy passed away last year.  Merle thinks he may have some pictures -  Jeannie is hoping to find  them. I hope she gets lucky.   My husband Bill had noticed an unusual old brick in the field next door and we are thinking it must have been from Jeannie's grandparents home.  Where else could it have come from?  Jeannie took it as a keepsake.

So thank you Jeannie and John Fussell for sharing your day and your story.... keep in touch.

 

I couldn't decide what picture to use so I used  both .. 

 



It's fun to come home...... again.