Portland Antiques Expo - part II

Our feet are sore, our bodies are tired, but our spirits are high...!! We had a succesful sale this weekend at Portland Expo and had a blast visiting with old and new friends!! Over 1,000 vendors made this one of the go-to shows in the PNW... The next big one will be July 11 and 12, and this is where we are outdoors, which gives it a true flea market feel!!























My booth neighbor was my sweet friend Joy... Someone was walking around with this sign and suggested Joy have shirts screen printed with "SURGE" (or maybe even "milker"..??!!)!














































Next to Joy were our friends Maryann and her daughter Shannon. Shannon always spoils us with yummy lunches, and we have decided we will not do any more shows unless she is going to be there....





























Susan's booth is always a treat to the senses (couldn't get her in a picture, she is camera shy...)

































Randy has one of my favorite booths and he is the sweetest guy ever!!!! He owns an incredible store in Sellwood called Madison Park, and also has a space at Monticello. You can see him in a white cap on the second picture....

The twins Diana and Donna always impress me with their incredible display talent, and I absolutely looooooove their treasures, and the fact that they have something for every budget!!! They, too, have a space at Monticello, and I am proud to say they have just started their own blog called Annie, Fannie and Abigail Antique Studio!!!! Please send them some blog love, they are very new to the whole blogging thing and need a lot of encouragement!!!!

(yes, I drooled over their boudoir dolls.....)

Vicky was their helper for the weekend (here she is smelling the money!!). You may know Vicky from the latest "Where Women Create" publication, where she and her friend Beth share their bohemian chic collections under the name Gossamer Designs.

Our friends Christa and Julie from Kindred Roses had a super cute space, but they were gone by the time I snapped this picture....

One of the highlights of my weekend was to meet one of my blogging idols, Vanna, from Delusions of Grandeur!!! When I visit her blog, my heart piter paters over her most beautiful antiques, and drool always happens!!!!! It was so much fun to get to know her, she is such a delightful person and I truly hope we can see each other again soon!!!

I was also truly delighted to meet Michelle, from Chocolate and Marmalade Tea, Karoline, from Cherished Vintage, and Laurie (and her friend Debbie) from A View from the Coop!!! Turns out Laurie is a quilter like me!! How great is the blogging world, that brings us all together!!!! I will be back soon to show you the beautiful treasures I found this weekend!! Have a great week!