G-SALE SHOPPERS - THANK YOU!

We had a great first garage sale of the year.  A BIG thank you to our customers and friends,  neighbors...and all who stopped and shopped.  It was so good to see people we haven't seen in awhile.   Our next sale will be the last half of July...and the final one in August.  Stay tuned.  Well be holdin' out for good weather. 

LODGE PODGE Garage Sale - June 16 & 17, 9a-4p (Thurs & Fri)

Garage sale season is here! We've been waiting for decent weather and this Thursday and Friday looks good!  There'll be LOTS of new garage sale items.  LOTS of new reduced retail items.  And last year's merchandise is reduced even further.  Refreshments will be served.  Come join us. 

We'd love to see you again. =)

Driving Directions:  We'll have signs out...but sometimes people take them...so here are directions:

Coming in on Hwy 2 in Monroe, turn left or right onto Kelsey (right by Fred Meyer).  Wind around past the movie theater (L) and the back of Lowe's (R).  Stay on the main road as it winds.  Kelsey becomes Chain Lake Rd. On the left you'll see a Seventh Day Adventist Church.  Just a few blocks beyond that, get in the left turn lane and turn left onto Rainier Rd. SE (there's a child's playground on that corner).  Take Rainier to 191st where you'll make a wide, sharp turn to the right.  Head up 191st (it's a steep hill).  Turn left on El Bello Paseo (you can only turn left).  Look for the big white canopy.  We're the 3rd house on the left.  Phone:  (360) 805-4380.

Hours, 9am-4pm.  No early birds please.  We have a lot to get ready in a short period of time

so we'll need every minute.  THANK YOU. 

2nd Annual Holiday House Craft Fair - Dec. 3 & 4

For Lodge Podge local customers:  If you missed our October Craft Fair, we hope you'll join us for the Holiday Fair.  The October show went well...and we're looking forward to December - with lots of creative ideas for gift giving and home decorating in all price ranges.  Hope to see you there.  =)

Join us & other local crafters at HOLIDAY HOUSE - Oct. 15 & 16

DECORATING IDEAS FROM BECKY IN OKLAHOMA

Sometimes we get the best ideas from our customers.  Becky from Oklahoma is one of our on-line friends.  She and her husband, along with a large group of friends, recently traveled to Alaska.  After they got back, they were planning an Alaska reunion party at their home.  Becky wanted to somehow re-create the trip for their friends.  She came up with a great idea and after finding us on-line, ordered the cute black bear napkin rings... and then decorated her floral centerpieces with some of our cute critters...moose, bear, otters (like they saw on their trip).  These all coordinated well with her black and white check color scheme.  And her friends loved it.  

Here are a few photos of her dinner party that just might provide inspiration for your next get-together.  

Women inspiring each other.  That's a good thought.  Thanks for sharing, Becky!  =) 

Last G-Sale of the season. See you next year...

Thank you to those who stopped by our last garage sale of the year.  It was a bit quieter than the other two - probably because some were out of town.  And then some lil' stinker or two kept taking some of our signs down.  One of our friends, Nadine, was the first to let us know.  Thanks Nadine.  =)  Anyway, we'll be back with more G-sales and other fun things next Spring!

Two friends who stopped by are pictured below.  Dottie (left) and Chica (right).  Dottie is a teacher who also works with animal shelters.  In fact, that's how she met adorable Chica, her newest "child".  This is a great reminder there are many shelters that need help or have wonderful pets to adopt.  We invite you to visit  www.homewardpet.org located in Woodinville, WA and www.pasadosafehaven.org located in Sultan, WA  - or visit a shelter near you.  Hats off to Dottie for helping our furry friends.  =)

PRE-LABOR DAY G-SALE THURS. 9/2 & FRI. 9/3

Our last Garage Sale of the summer is extra special. When you spend $10 or more, you'll be entered to win a FREE 64 oz. Maple Toddy candle.  Order jewelry from our catalog at 30% savings!  Many items have even deeper discounts or MAKE US AN OFFER.  We'll have some newer items at a discount.  For DRIVING DIRECTIONS, see BLOG POST under June 22.  Below are a few photos of items we've never had at our garage sales - plus the Enter to Win 64 oz. candle.  Hope to see you!