Big make over at the barn

So I have been working all week on various projects at the barn. I am striving for a complete overhaul but I think with the time remaining before our Grand Spring Opening I am going to have to settle for a make-over instead.  I have started with taking out all my props and am down to ground zero. 

Here is a picture of the ceiling earlier today.

I have added a little elegance and whimsy with some cream Georgette sheer fabric that I salvaged from my wedding 2 years ago.  I layered the sheers and tacked it to the rafters below my existing twinkle lights.  I love how it adds so much texture.  Here is the after picture (sorry it's kinda blurry)

I have also covered 2/3rds of the barn walls with 1x6 wood fencing that I salvaged from my uncle who was building a new fence a couple years ago. (it's been sitting out behind the barn for that long just waiting for me to re-purpose it much to my parents delight)  Thanks Uncle Dave!  If anyone you know is looking to get rid of fencing I do need a bit more so let me know.

On to another project that I finished up today as well...

Remember that really cute green house that I built a couple weeks ago?  Well I sold it at the show last week but the buyer wanted to make several modifications.  So here's what we came up with just before Easter...

An adorable bunny palace!  Complete with a pull out drawer to catch the waste.  I have another on order but with a little different design.  I'll probably start that little project later next week.  I'll be sure to post the pictures of that one too.

Okay to finish this post off I thought I would do a couple BEFORE and AFTERS.  I just love the miracle of paint and hardware.

BEFORE

AFTER

 BEFORE

AFTER

Thanks for visiting today and HAPPY EASTER!



A little bit of sun = a lot of projects to be completed...

So today such a wonderful surprise!  2 days in a row for that big yellow ball in the sky to grace us with its presence.  I started the morning off with this list of all the things that I HAD to accomplish for my upcoming barn sale that is less than 2 weeks away.  I have a ton of ideas for how I want everything to come together this year.  I of course have to change EVERYTHING from last year.  But...

once I got out to the Barn my mom (Pam) was disecting an old spring mattress that we had salvaged from the coast.  After figuring out what her plans were for the rusty thing I grabbed my pliers and went to town uncoiling the springs from the frame.

About 45 minutes later we separated the coils from the frame.  We then took the frame to the garden where we had mounted posts and wired the frame to the post.  The coils will be used for another project soon to come.

Hopefully in the next several weeks Pam's Oregon Sugar Snap peas will have a run at the frame.  All in all I really liked how it turned out but I got to work doubly hard tomorrow to get some more changes done to the barn and a few more things checked off my list of MUST DO list. 

A jammed packed and wonderful weekend!

 The Heritage Spring Faire was a SMASHING success! I was so excited about the show but now that it's over I can be honest... I was SUPER nervous. Although I have several shows under my belt (or shall I say apron) there is always that moment where I wonder did I do everything that needed to be done? Did I have all that I needed out? Is everyone taken care of? Did I in fact get my make-up on? All these things are running a hundred miles and hour through my brain at the time when guests are arriving. I can say that at this show I need not have worried. All the vendors in the show were wonderful! Their displays were absolutely beautiful. I did grab a few quick pictures of my space before it started but all the truly beautiful shots are soon to come from S & C photography. As soon as I get them I'll be posting them up.

 Here's a few snap shots of the food buffet

Heritage Spring Tea and Soiree gift bags

 Here is a sneak peak at what the first 60 people into the Soiree on Friday will be recieving.

There are some really great goodies...

There is a candle from Real Deals as well as a 15% off coupon, a lavender pouch from Danner& Soli, a upcycled book mark by Roost, a FREE pass to Northern Lights and a sample sized lotion made by Roost with our signature scent Vintage.

If you don't make it to the Soiree on Friday don't worry too much because those of you with Pre-buy Tea tickets will be recieving one too!

This lotion sample for the gift bags was quite the project.  Here was my weekend...

Essential Oils to create my scents

2 oz containers to be filled with lotion

Making the lotions

 Transfering the lotion to the sample containers.  I used a ziplock bag that I cut a hole into in order to squeeze the lotion into the sample cups.  That way I don't loose product and clean up is a breeze.

 I have now filled all my sample containers.  Now it's time to label.

 So because just labeling was not enough for me I decided to get out my fabric scraps and make a little rag rose on top just to make it a little bit more Roost like.  I'm loving how they turned out.  I hope everyone likes the lotion and the bookmark!  Can't wait to see you all there at the shows!!

 



Heritage Spring Tea Menu

There has been much anticipation on the delightful meal that we have chosen to serve for our Heritage Spring Tea.  So here at last is the menu.

First course

Spring greens topped with feta cheese, crazens, and candied almond slivers with a poppy seed vinaigrette

Second course

Quiche

 Deviled egg

Cucumber cream cheese tea sandwich

Scone with fresh butter and lemon curd

Fresh Fruit

Third course

Petit fours by Myriad Cake Design

a local cake designer with some amazing sweets to order.

http://www.myriadcakedesign.com

Assorted cheeses & Candied nuts

There are only several tickets left so make sure that you reserve your spot now.  To purchase tickets you can buy them on my blog on the right hand column or at Danner & Soli at the Mission Mill Museum.

Heritage Spring Tea and Soiree

Many people are wondering what will we be serving for the Soiree?  Well let me tell you... All our guests' tastebuds will be tickled with the selections that we have picked.  Mission Mill Cafe will be doing the food for this event.  Here is the menu...

Chicken Satay with a peanut dipping sauce

Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms

Antipasto Plate

 Shrimp with cocktail sauce

Spinach artichoke dip with fresh crusty baguettes 

To finish it off a sinful chocolate covered strawberry

To pair with this wonderful selection of foods are wines served by

Duck Pond Cellars is located at

23145 N Highway 99W
Dundee, OR 97115
(503) 538-3199

http://www.duckpondcellars.com

I'll be posting more about the food to be served at the Heritage Spring Tea soon.  Meanwhile if you haven't got your tickets for either show you should hurry!  The Tea tickets are available online on this blog.  The Soiree tickets have to be purchased through Danner & Soli.  To order call 503.586.0232 make sure you have your coupon for $10 off coupon or the tickets will be $20 each.  To get a coupon simply email me at roostreimagined@gmail.com and I'll send one to you. 

Turning recycled windows into fun herb garden green house.

So awhile back I saw this article in  Romantic Homes issue it looked a little like this But of course was decorated with tons of wonderful shrubbery and chandeliers.  I have kept the article although it is now dogeared and creased but some day I will have to get around to making one for my very own. 

  Meanwhile, while browsing in a local shop called Aunt Bee's House I found a tabletop version that the owner of the store had commissioned to be made. I thought it was really cute.  Here is a picture of it. 

So I decided to attack that old pile of windows that I have been saving and create a mini sized one as well.  So here is my version that I came up with.  It's 48" long, 38" wide, and about 5ft tall when all set up.

 Here I did a slap coat of paint that I'll eventually have to scrape off.  I'm not one for masking off things although I should probably start thinking ahead.... Naaaaa more fun going with the flow!

I decided that I should add a door to keep little critters out.  Or keep Mandy (my dog) in?  I don't really think she likes her little palace.  She looks a little leery.

This is the back view of the house

 All in all is was a great little project that used these materials (all my materials were reclaimed and recycled)

(2) 2x4X8

(8) assorted vintage windows

(1) 1/4"x4x8 trim molding

(4) door hinges (for the door and roof)

(75-100) 2 1/2" screws

(6) 3" nails

(1) latch (for the door)

Chop saw

Table saw

Drill and bits

tape measure

pencil

paint and paint brush

From start to finish this project will take you about 12 hours to complete. Estimated cost will be between $80.00-$200.00 it really depends on how much you pay for your windows.  I will be selling this Vintage inspired green house at our upcoming show for $165.