Christmas Walk is HERE!

Cheryl has been busy getting ready for the annual Walnut Christmas Walk.
Be sure to come out Nov. 25 and 26th to see all the new things in the shop!

Here are handmade ornaments that Cheryl made from vintage sheet music and book pages.

Walnut Christmas Walk
Walnut, Iowa
November 25-26th
10am-5pm

All shops decked out for the holiday!

May Vintage Market A'ffaire a Sucess!

A Vintage Market A'ffaire includes many items of many different flavors!

Hats!

Kitchen items!

A huge "thank you" to all who attended!

DesMoines Junk Jamborie

Spending time getting ready for our Vintage Market A'ffaire is always busy. But the fun we have makes it all worth it. Kathy and I went to the first ever "Junk Jamboree" held in Des Moines in April.
We picked up some cute things and lots of fun ideas!

Always nice to see friends!

Please note the change of address for our A'ffaire!

To avoid dealing with inclimate weather, the sale will be held at:

Zimms Antiques

210 Antique City Drive

Walnut Iowa

May 21 2010

10am-5pm

Hope to see ALL of you there!

Old Crow Farm Spring Sale

Tom and I spent Sunday afternoon at Old Crow Farm's Vintage Market "For the Love of Junk!". We were so excited to meet Jojo and Kasey again. What fun to look around at all the junk and experience their new building. Great job, guys!

Is it Spring Yet???

If it is...then it must be time to prepare for our next Ocassional Sale. We have it all planned out and are ready to begin advertising and getting the word out. We need your help for that. Please share this page on your facebook page for us!

Vintage Market A'ffaire

400 Antique City Drive

Walnut, Ia

Saturday May 21, 2011

We have a ton of things ready to price and put out for you to gleen. We cant wait and hope you cant either.

The shop has been redecorated for Spring and a few changes have been made inside. Be sure to come and visit me. Walnut continues to be the quaint, sweet little town to spend a fun day. Bring your friends!

Come and See What's New in the Shop!

Cheryl has been really busy in the shop making changes and adding new items. The spring things are beginning to come in and that little touch of spring color is bringing the shop new life. Tom built some new shelving behind the cash desk and now its much easier to manuever and use the computer. Cheryl has moved the clothing and everything else to give the shop a brand new look.

Newer yet are the two fur-babies that have taken up residency inside Sow-a-Seed/Prior Attire. Meet Tara (right ) and Scooter (left). They are two of Walnut's Finest Ferals that have been living in the courtyard. Tara is Scooter's mama, but he is quickly growing much bigger than she is, the manly tom that he is! Very slowly Tom and Cheryl have tamed these two and when winter became so bitter cold, it was only a matter of time before they migrated indoors.

So next time you are in the shop, you may get a glimpse if you look around real quick. They hide from strangers but if you get to know them, you will fall in love with them just like we did!

Vintage Market A'ffaire at LeMarche!

Our 2nd Occasional Sale, held at LeMarche in Omaha is over!
We had a great time and were very pleased with the crowd of people that came out for the event!

There was a ton of items offered. Hope you made it and if not, that you will sign up to recieve our informational emails. Email apronstringstieoneon@gmail.com to get on the list! Thank you to everyone that helped to make this event a sucess!

Christmas Walk is Tomorrow!

Cheryl has been decking the halls for this weekend's Christmas Walk!

A lovely blend of the old, the new and the uniquely interesting!

Wonderful Initail NoteCards from Depictions!

Frosty White and fresh!

So much fun to decorate this time of the year!

Come in and see all the fun things. Special pricing on Shoes, clothing and purses!

50%off!!

Hope to see you tomorrow or Saturday!

Christmas Walk is Right Around the Corner!

Walnut's 2009 Town Christmas Tree!

Cheryl and Tom have been busy decorating and restocking the shop for Walnut's annual Christmas Walk! It's only a week and a half way to mark your calendars to be there and be there early! The whole town will be decked out to welcome the Christmas Season. Lights, decorations, carolers, cookies and hot drinks...the merchants in downtown Walnut will welcome you with open arms for a day of fun and festivity!

To Market To Market...whoo hoo!

Sow-a-Seed/Prior Attire is getting ready for it's first ever

Vintage Market A'faire on October 16th!

The shop is getting ready too!
Nothing says Autumn, like Amber Glass!

New In the shop...wristlets and eyeglass cases made from repurposed Men's ties.

Handcrafted Halloween decor. Made by our own Carol Rosenbaum!

Even Tara and Scooter are preparing for a wonderful fall!

Please come on the 16th! Be sure to visit the shop too!

Well, I guess the flyer about tells it all, but we are about to embark on the first ever Occasional Sale in Walnut.

Its been exciting to see it all take shape. This flyer ad is the bomb! Created by Susan Meyer Prince using a photo by Pam Witt, makes this really cool. And yes, the kitty is real. It's my little Tara, who lives in my shop's courtyard.

Now our sale must live up to the challenge!

Cheryl, Kathy and Pam have been scanning our areas for the most unusual and interesting of vintage items and beyond.

Come expecting unique things...bring your friends.

Sale starts at 10am sharp...NOT before...

Will be held on the lawn of the previous Antique City Bed and Breakfast, a 99 year old home!

No HINTS on whats available, only that there will be a little of everything!

SALE IS ONE DAY ONLY!!!

Then we will begin collecting for our spring Vintage Market Affaire' !

Adding Shop Items to Etsy!

Floral Design Vintage Plate Stake

Bird Design Vintage Plate Stake

"My House" Vintage Plate Stake

My Vintage Plate Stakes have become so popular, Ive decided to sell them in my Etsy shop too! Just listed these 3 and will be excited to see how they do.

No two are ever the same, as we use collected vintage plates, bowls, ashtrays, candy dishes....all unique and beautiful!

Check em out online ( you can click the text right under the pictures!) or come on in to the shop and grab one while you can!

Things are Hoppin'

This Wall shows two new pictures I got at an auction several weeks back...the wall sconces with the pink and blue rimmed plates were made by Kathy Humann and are to die for cute!

These lantern globe lights were old and dusty. I had them rewired and they are gorgeous!

What to do with those old pillow cases? Combine them to make these cute little tote bags. Totally retro and recycled...or is it upcycled? Made (again) by Kathy Humann

Cheryl and I just got back from Atlantic where the Thrift Store was having a half price sale....be on the lookout for some new and really unique items in the shop. We sort of went nuts (nothing new for us)! We actually discussed how this obsession might be a kind of disease. At least we are buying the stuff and then selling it again, so at least we cant be considered hoarders! Can we? Here are just a few things Ive put in the store the last few weeks. If you havent been in lately you should come and see for yourself!

New Online Shop - Check it OUT!

Just Listed!!

Four beautiful little girls party dresses. These dresses are new but do not have the tags. Each one is beautiful and perfect for that special occassion!

You can see more views of these dresses and purchase in my new Bonanzle Shop at http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/SaspaOnline

This is the shop that you can find some of my newer prior attire that cannot be considered vintage.

The World Wide Web..Thank Goodness

The weather really has NOT gotten any better around here. Town is pretty much deserted except for the bar and maybe Tony's BBQ Bistro in the evening. I am so grateful for the WWW and our little Estsy shop. Thanks to all of you who are shopping there! I have so many new things to post that its a bit overwhelming, but be patient with me and visit often to see more new listings. Here are a few!

Vintage Western Style Dress, Just Posted! SOLD!!!

A pieced coverlet made from barkclothe and other vintage fabrics.
SOLD!!!

An awesome piece of milkglass that is quite unusual and pretty!

Kid Stuff in SASPA4U2!

Vntage Lap Tray in Etsy Shop!

Micky Mouse Mugs in Etsy Shop

Piano Music Box play "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"!

In Etsy Shop!

Kathy has been busy listing new items in the Etsy shop, so be sure to go over there and take a look. The shop is clearing out most of the "kid stuff" since Christmas is over, so its being featured online. Check it out!

Cheryl is still busy trying to dig out from all the snow in the courtyard. She worked all weekend getting the Christmas decor down and attempting to get new things ready for her loyal customers that visit her in Walnut! Come see the new offerings!

A Day not Fit for Man nor Beast...but we ventured out anyway!

This is the view from Kathy's front porch!

Our nicely shoveled walkways were drifted in pretty good.

The shop was a breath of fresh air..chilly air, but fresh!

Cute new things in the shop!

Of course we love kitties!

The winter of 2009/2010 has been horrid. Enough is enough already! We experienced another snow storm on Monday and Tuesday of this week. By Thursday both Cheryl and I were going crazy inside and decided we MUST get to the shop and do some work. Cheryl worked on pricing many new items to be offered in the shop and I worked on pulling, photoing and documenting items for our Etsy shop.

Be sure to visit the online shop to see our new offerings. You'll find vintage hats, childrens items and some more metal trays...

And as soon as Tom gets home and gets down to clear out the courtyard, we will be watching for you to come see us in Walnut!

Featuring Patterns in my Etsy Shop!

A Couple of New Listings in my ETSY Shop! Should be on there tomorrow sometime. I was busy today getting photos ready and will post these tomorrow. I am showcasing vintage clothes patterns too, so if you want to start your new year out in the sewing room, SASPAs4U2 should be able to oblige! Happy New Year!

Vintage Jewelry!

Vintage Jewelry In Walnut Iowa !

Who doesnt like the look and feel of vintage jewelry??? At Sow-a-Seed/Prior Attire there is a whole case full! Just like old quilts, jewelry choices are very personal and tell a story. Come pick out a good one for your winter coat or all those wooly sweaters you will soon be wearing!

SASPA TIP OF THE DAY!

Cleaning your own jewelry is as simple as white vinegar and water! Mix equal amounts of both and soak for just a few minutes! Use a soft cloth or brush to shine.You dont need to spend tight dollars on jewelry cleaner any more. Common household vinegar will do the trick. Treat your vintage jewelry carefully. It is most likely costume and NOT real gold or silver, so treat it with TLC and you will be happy partners for a long time!