Medford was great, Escanaba to come

The show at the ice arena in Medford WI yesterday was a great show as usual.

This coming Friday, Saturday & Sunday (April 16th, 17th & 18th) we'll be at the WLUC-TV6 spring craft show at the Ruth Butler Building of the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba, Michigan.

Looking forward to seeing all of our Upper Michigan friends!

Another list on Etsy

POPPIES and SUNFLOWERS
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=125445

Lisa and Cory are at the show in Medford, Wisconsin today (Sunday), and I'm in the Janesville Mall until 6pm.

Craft Shows in April

Here is a schedule of the craft shows we'll be exhibiting at during April. We are really looking forward to seeing our friends and loyal customers in northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan!

Medford, Wisconsin - Simek Recreation Center - Sunday, April 11th starting at 9:00am.

Escanaba, Michigan - Ruth Butler Building at the U.P. State Fairgrounds - Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 16th, 17th & 18th. Friday 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Rothschild (Wausau), Wisconsin - Cedar Creek Mall - Saturday & Sunday, April 24th & 25th. Saturday hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday hours are 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Yet another Etsy Treasury List

Here's the link - http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=122969 - it should be up until sometime Saturday morning. Enjoy!

Another Etsy Treasury List

This will be up through Monday evening - http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=122244

Treasury list on Etsy

Here is a link to my latest list of goodies - http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=121576 - It should be up through Saturday.

MALL HOURS UPDATE

Easter is almost here!!!

From Thursday, March 25th through Saturday, April 3rd, we will be open full mall hours every day - 10am to 9pm Monday thru Saturday, and 11am to 6pm Sunday.

More craft show schedule updates will be posted soon - the spring craft show season is coming up fast!

Painters' Frolic in Janesville WI

This Sunday, March 28th, Lisa will be set up and painting at the Painters' Frolic at the Pontiac Convention Center on Pontiac Drive just south of HWY 14 here in Janesville. The event is open to the public from noon to 5:00pm. Stop by and see her there, and stop in and see us at the Janesville Mall as well.

Etsy list

Another treasury list on etsy - check it out! http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=120894

Fun stuff on Etsy

Check out my Treasury list on Etsy the next 2 days - http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=119422

ONION PUB - LAKE BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS SPRING CRAFT SHOW

Saturday & Sunday, March 20th & 21st, we'll be set up at the spring craft show at THE ONION PUB & BREWERY, 22221 Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, Illinois 60010.

We are still planning on the WLUC-TV6 craft show in Escanaba, Michigan on April 16th, 17th & 18th - keep watching for details.

I Figured Something Out! It's Amazing!

I just figured out how to add Mini Etsy to this blog in like a minute and a half. Just a matter of pasting the code from Etsy into the box, and here it is. I've spent an hour trying to add the same thing to our website with no luck.

Anyway, we're settled in at the Janesville Mall, open every Friday & Saturday, most Sundays (starting February 28th), and all week before Easter, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day, which will be the end of this run at the mall. May 31st is our last day there, then we move south for awhile...

From June 4th through June 13th we'll be at an Arts & Crafts Show (ten days!) at Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, Tennessee. Watch for updates.

Follow us on Ebay and Etsy

Ebay & Etsy

You can find listings of some of our products most of the time on both Ebay and Etsy. Our user name on both is ourhousecraft. We offer a few things at special discounted prices from time to time, so check us out.

Keep checking here for schedule updates, and check out our website - www.OurHouseCraft.com

Back To The Janesville Mall

We are in the process of finalizing plans for our return to the Janesville Mall in Janesville, Wisconsin. We'll be back in the same location we had during the Christmas season, and our first day will be Friday, January 29th if all goes smoothly. We'll be open a minimum of every Friday and Saturday, and more before each holiday - Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and Mother's day. Keep checking here and on our website for updates.

Last Day At The Mall

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Today is our last day in the Janesville Mall, at least for now. We may be coming back in before Valentine's Day, and/or we may start booking spring craft shows. Either way, we'll keep you posted here, so keep checking back.

We sincerely hope that you had a very Merry Christmas, and wish you all the best in the year to come!

Happy at the Janesville Mall

We're nicely settled in at the mall, and getting ready for BLACK FRIDAY. We'll be open full mall hours (5:00am to 9:00pm), so come in and see us.

Time is getting short and Lisa's special order book is filling up, so get your Christmas orders in soon!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Belleville, Kaukauna, and mall correction

We spent today at the UFO Day craft show in Belleville, Wisconsin, and had a great day. Tomorrow (Sunday, 11/1) we'll be at Kaukauna High School in Kaukauna, Wisconsin from 9am to 3pm.

We will open Tuesday 11/3 in our kiosk in the Janesville Mall in Janesville, Wisconsin, and be open 7 days a week through the end of December - stop in and see us there!

Back to the Janesville Mall

From next Monday, November 2nd, all the way through the end of December, we will be set up in a kiosk in the Janesville Mall. The space will be larger than last weekend, so we'll have more of our hand crafted products displayed. We'll also be a bit further away from center court toward the food court, just past the calendar kiosk. See you there.

JANESVILLE MALL

It's Friday Morning and we're all set up here at the Janesville Mall - Stop by and see us. Don't forget to check out the waterfall photo on our website and give us your guess where it was taken.

JANESVILLE MALL Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 23rd, 24th & 25th

This weekend we'll be set up in a temporary spot in the Janesville Mall at 2500 Milton Avenue here in Janesville, Wisconsin. Assuming it goes alright, we'll be in for all of November and December. That means we won't be going out to as many shows as usual during the holiday season.

We had already decided that we won't be at the WLUC-TV6 Christmas craft show in Marquette, Michigan this year. We've been there every year from 1995 on, and we'll miss our regular friends and customers in the U.P. As always, you can shop on our website - www.OurHouseCraft.com - or just call or e-mail us at any time.

More updates as we firm up our schedule.

October 24th and 31st

We won't be in Tullahoma, TN and may not be in Belleville, WI for shows. We're working on another project. Updates as soon as we can.

La Crosse & Elkhorn October 17th

Saturday, October 17th - TWO SHOWS - Logan High School in La Crosse, and Octoberfest on the couurthouse square in Elkhorn.

Bessemer Pumpkin Festival and beyond

This Saturday, October 10th we'll be in the gym at A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan for this year's Pumpkin Festival craft show. We'll have a great selection of Lisa's painted glass, our popular tee shirt designs, and some new things including the brand new "Hayward Family Rhubarb Cookbook"!

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 16th - 18th there is a craft show at East Town Mall in Green Bay that we may be at, not sure yet.

Also on Saturday the 17th we'll probably be at Octoberfest in downtown Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Saturday, October 24th is still open, and we may keep it that way.

Friday & Saturday, October 30th & 31st we'll be at a craft show at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tullahoma, Tennessee. We've been having some great shows in middle and southeastern Tennessee this year, and this looks like it will be a fine show as well.

Also on Saturday, October 31st (Halloween) we'll probably be at the UFO day craft show in Belleville, Wisconsin.

More later... and as always, you can shop right on our website - www.OurHouseCraft.com

Stone Lake Cranberry Festival

Sorry it has been so long since I updated - We've been really busy with craft shows, and we've moved again.

We will be in our usual spot at Cranberry Festival in Stone Lake, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 3rd.

Sunday, October 4th we'll be at a show we've never done before in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Saturday, October 10th will find us back at the Pumpkin Festival in Bessemer, Michigan (in the western U.P. near Ironwood, Michigan/Hurley, Wisconsin). We'll be at the indoor show in the school, but there is also an outdoor show for you to check out.

Our schedule isn't firmly set for the rest of the fall, so keep watching for updates.

At this point it looks like we WILL NOT be at the WLUC-TV show in Marquette, Michigan the first week in December.

Madison, Indian

Lisa is at the Court House Days craft show in Madison, Indiana (on the Ohio river) through Sunday, May 24th.

More will be posted here as we book more shows.

We're open in the shop from 11am to 5pm Monday through Saturday.

Escanaba Spring Craft Show

The WLUC-TV6 Spring Craft Show in Escanaba, Michigan is coming up on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 20th, 21st & 22nd. The show is held in the Ruth Butler Building at the U.P. State Fair Grounds. We'll be set up with a full display of Lisa's painted glass, refrigerator magnets, tee shirts, signs, ornaments, and more.

Our new shop in the old Negaunee National Bank building at 318 Iron Street in Negaunee is open by chance or appointment at this time, and we'll be opening up on a regular schedule a bit later in the spring.

We will also be adding more craft shows to our calendar soon, and posting them here and on our website.

See you all soon, and welcome SPRING!

Snow & Tennessee

Happy almost February 1st! Last week our local TV weather guy said Negaunee had already gotten five FEET more snow than average for an entire winter! Oh, well.



We will be starting to have the shop open occasionally by chance, or you can call or e-mail to set up a time to come in. There is a new shop opening right next door to us very soon called "Tickled Pink Antiques". It looks really nice so check them out, as well as the other shops on Iron Street.



On Friday & Saturday, February 27th & 28th we will be exhibiting Lisa's painted glass and other things in the visiting artist area at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee once again. There are some wonderful shops in The Factory, so stop by if you are in that area.



We will be working on our schedule of Arts & Crafts shows for the spring and summer, and I'll start posting them here as soon as we have dates firmed up.



Also, we'll be working on a musical at the historic Vista Theatre in downtown Negaunee this spring. The show is "They're Playing Our Song" by Neil Simon with music by Marvin Hamlisch. Lisa is directing and Cory is handling the music, while I'm the tech guy. It will be on in May, with more details to follow.

In other news - our website is really shaping up. Many of our products are available with just the click of your mouse. Lisa's hand-painted salt & pepper shakers and other glass, some tee shirt designs, and more. Plus you can just e-mail or call with your orders, either to be shipped or for pick up. Check out www.OurHouseCraft.com - e-mail randy@ourhousecraft.com - or call 715-209-3183

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays to one and all!!

Our fall show season has been fantastic.

We'll be open in our new location - 318 Iron Street, Negaunee, Michigan, from 10:30 - 4:00 EST
On Friday and Saturday, December 12th & 13th and;
Monday and Tuesday, December 15th & 16th

And then at our old location - 5183N Main Street, Winter, Wisconsin, from 10 - 4 CST on
Friday and Saturday, December 19th & 20th and;
Monday and Tuesday, December 22nd & 23rd.

Then the following weekend - Friday and Saturday, December 26th & 27th, Lisa's painted glass will be the featured exhibit in the visiting artist section of The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. Her glass will be available for purchase in this trendy, upscale mall setting from 10 - 6 CST each day.

Gosh, I hate changing time zones.

More later, Randy

Christmas Craft Shows

Saturday, November 22nd - Hurley, Wisconsin School

Saturday, November 29th - Homespun Holidays in Winter, Wisconsin

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 5th, 6th & 7th
Marquette, Michigan at Superior Dome

Nashville, Tennessee area craft show

In other news, Lisa will be setting up at a craft show in the Nashville area on Saturday, November 8th.

More updates later.

Tuesday before the auction, and things are shaping up well.

Did I mention that most of the auction will be INDOORS??? That's right, most everything will be set up inside our shop, with limited seating and plenty of standing room.

There will be some furniture in-the-rough lined up outside, but then we'll go back in to finish up.

See you all on Saturday, November 1st at 10:00AM!

Casting Stones now available at OurHouseCraft.com

Our fortune-telling game - "Casting Stones" - is now available on our website: Both the basic set, and the instructional DVD, with the deluxe set and the Casting Cloth to come soon. Payment is by PayPal, and you just click the button to order. The direct link is http://www.OurHouseCraft.com/casting_stones

Other products, including tee shirts and Lisa's painted glass will also be available on the website soon.

New Auburn, Wisconsin craft show

Also on Saturday, November 1st we will be set up at the craft show at the school in New Auburn, Wisconsin (just off HWY 53 between Eau Claire and Rice Lake). This is always a really nice show, and Lisa will have a great selection of her painted glass plus a booth pretty much full of our tee shirts and sweatshirts (we're signed up for a double booth this year!!).

Auction photos and listing

The listing and many photos for our November 1st auction are up on the following websites. Check 'em out!!

www.anothermacsauction.com and

www.OurHouseCraft.com

Here is the auction listing straight from the auctioneer:

Another Mac’s Auction
For
Our House Antiques
5183 N Main Street
Winter, WI
Our House Antiques is located off of State Hwy 70 on Hwy W or Main Street in Winter, WI
Auctioneer’s Note: Randy of Our House Antiques is going out of business as his family is moving to Michigan. There are a lot of nice items on this sale. There are so many items it is impossible to list them all. Plan to attend this sale.
Antiques & Collectibles.
Yellow hanging pie safe; 4 dr. white dresser; Barn wood hutch, reserve; Oak curved glass curio, reserve; type drawer; Owen Gromme print, “Birds”, 128/600;white wicker plant stand; oak plant stand; upholstered rocking chair; various other miscellaneous chairs; wood box; gate leg table; oak gentleman’s dresser, reserve; drop leaf walnut table; sm. table w/ spool turned legs; school house clock; butler’s table; 1930’s Art Deco gas range; Cities Service oil barrel; misc. furniture in the rough ; tennis rackets, golf clubs, yard sticks; 5- Illyric Haynes Ware mug; Christmas items & ornaments; Marcrest mugs, salts, creamers; casseroles; luncheon sets; Big Little books; toys; some old tools, wood planes, molding planes; some rods, reels, lures; fire fighting can; levels; Buttons; Kitchen primitives; Lots of Dishes; linens; sheet music; albums; 8 track tapes; Bruenig’s Bottle; Kurth Bottle, Columbus, WI; pair of leg shackles; several pc’s. of Japan Daisy pattern; 2- shaving mugs; 3- Fondeville, Eng., Ambassador ware plates; enamelware; working decoy; lamps, floor lamps; cranberry glass; tins; costume & gold jewelry; & lots of miscellaneous items. For pictures go to www.anothermacsauction.com or www.ourhousecraft.com .
Screen Printing Machine.
Precision 6 color Auto Screen Printing machine mod #OPPP246-01, reserve.
Miscellaneous Items
2- file cabinets; wood desk; heavy duty metal shelving; 2- free standing metal store displays; 4- white wood store displays; sm. showcase; lg. & sm. Glass showcase; Cannon copy machine; lg. amount of new sweatshirts & hats from Winter, WI.; New craft items; 3- shopping carts.
Terms: Cash, Good check w/ proper ID. Sales tax will be charged. Everything is sold as is, where is, with no guarantees. We are not responsible for items after sold. Settle up day of sale. The day of sale takes precedence over all written materials. Lunch & Restroom. Don’t forget to check the above websites for pictures.
Mac’s Auction Service
Rice Lake, WI
Wisconsin Registered Auctioneer’s: Mac McDowell # 884, Rice Lake, WI 715-234-6880, 715-296-0022.Jerry Johnson #1141, Bruce, WI 715-868-1968, 715-492-4256. The sale is clerked by Mac’s Auction Service, Rice Lake, WI

Check our website - www.ourhousecraft.com - or the auctioneer's at - www.anothermacsauction.com - for more details and lots of photos.

Getting ready for the auction

Hey everybody - I've been working on getting ready for our upcoming auction (Saturday, November 1st). Most of the auction will be held inside our shop at 5183N Main Street in Winter, Wisconsin - so come on out regardless of weather. The auction will start at 10:00am. Watch this blog and our website - www.OurHouseCraft.com - for a listing and photos.

Moving to Negaunee, Michigan - AUCTION Saturday, November 1st

It's been awhile since I've updated, and many things have been going on. After 22 years in Winter, Wisconsin, we have decided to move to Negaunee, Michigan. The last day our store was open was October 11th, and we will be having an auction to liquidate everything that we don't want to move beginning at 10:00am on Saturday, November 1st. The auction will be at our store location (mostly inside, with seating) at 5183N Main Street in Winter, Wisconsin. Check this blog and our website (www.OurHouseCraft.com) for a complete listing and photos.

Spring Update

We've been at a few Arts & Crafts shows so far this spring, and one Antique show. Today Lisa is at the Simek ice arena in Medford, WI for a craft show. Next Saturday, April 12th, is open.
Saturday, April 19th we'll be at an Arts & Crafts show at the Pat O'Donnell Civic Center in Ironwood, Michigan. After that things are not firmly scheduled. Don't mis the Spring Fling Arts & Crafts show here in Winter, WI on Saturday, May 24th! More updates to come, and the snow has to melt soon!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!

Happy Holidays!

Our last craft show of the year is tomorrow (12/15) in Sheldon, Wisconsin.

The shop is open tomorrow from 10am to 4pm...
Then Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am to 4pm,
Sunday & Monday, December 23rd & 24th from 10am to 2pm

We have a sale going on now thru Christmas Eve, and next weekend is an open house to celebrate our first anniversary in the new location!

After Christmas we go to our winter schedule, Wednesday thru Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Show entry forms are already coming in for 2008, and I'll post a schedule when we start booking.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year one and all!

Surprise Birthday Party(ies)!!!

Last Sunday we had a surprise party at the shop for my mother (she turned 80 on Monday) and it was a great success - she really had a good time!

Now we have to start planning for dad. His 80th will be this November 1st, and we'll try to schedule the party for the Sunday afternoon before (or maybe the Sunday after). His will also be a SURPRISE, and I'll keep you posted!

Fall Festival and beyond

New shop hours for fall!

As of this week we have cut back to 6 days a week at the shop for our fall schedule. We are still open 10am to 4pm daily except Wednesday, and 11am to 2pm on Sunday.

The next 3 craft shows, and an antique show!

This Saturday, September 22nd is the Fall Festival craft show at Hayward, Wisconsin, and we'll be set up on Main Street.

Saturday, September 29th is free admission day at Copper Falls State Park at Mellen, Wisconsin, and the craft show will be in and around the pavillion.

The Stone Lake, Wisconsin Cranberry Festival craft show (300+ vendors) will be on Saturday, October 6th. We'll be in our regular spot on Frost Street just off Main, across from the Lion's Hall.

The weekend of October 13th is still open.

Saturday and Sunday, October 20th & 21st is the fall antique show at Cedar Mall in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

More updates to come!

September and into October craft shows

This weekend, Saturday & Sunday, September 1st & 2nd -- Port Wing, Wisconsin Fish Boil. This is our second year, but their 49th annual.

Saturday, September 8th -- Chetek, Wisconsin Harvest Festival.

Saturday, September 15th -- Barronett, Wisconsin Fall Colorfest. We haven't been at this one in years.

Saturday, September 22nd -- Hayward, Wisconsin Fall Festival. It has probably been about 5 years since we did this one.

Saturday, September 29th -- Crafts Day and free addmission at Copper Falls State Park at Mellen, Wisconsin.

Saturday, October 6th -- Stone Lake, Wisconsin Cranberry Festival. I think this will be the 20th time in 21 years that we have been at this show.

Speaking of 20th..... This September marks our 20th annual fall furniture sale in the shop, plus other things will be on sale too... So come check it out!

Only in Wisconsin; a Rutabaga festival & a Fish Boil

This Saturday, August 25th, is the Cumberland WI Rutabaga Festival craft show.

Labor Day weekend, Saturday & Sunday, September 1st & 2nd, is the Port Wing WI Fish Boil craft show.

We are undecided on the next 2 weekends as yet - watch for last-minute updates.

Ma (Jean, Vivian) will be 80 on September 17th. We're planning a surprise party, so watch for updates on that.

Saturday, September 22nd is the Hayward WI Fall Festival craft show.

The last Saturday in September (the 29th) is free admission day and the craft show at Copper Falls State Park at Mellen WI.

Saturday, October 6th is the Stone Lake WI Cranberry Festival craft show - our biggest one-day show of the year.

More later.

Randy

CRAFT SHOW UPDATE

Next Saturday, August 18th, I'll be set up at Barnes, WI - on County N between HWYs 27 & 63, north of Hayward - south of Iron River, WI. Then I'll be driving across to Ironwood, Michigan and spending the night in a cheap motel, before going to...

Old Victoria Museum, etc. on Sunday 8/19. Take U.S. 2 to Wakefield, Mich., then M-28 to Bruce Crossing, then U.S. 45 north to Rockland, Mich., then 4 miles south to the Old Victoria site - hopefully there are signs to guide you (and me).

Saturday, August 25th we'll be at the Cumberland, WI Rutabaga Festival, but not in our regular spot. We'll be on the east side of the street, and I think a little north of our usual location, under a store awning.

Saturday & Sunday of Labor Day weekend (September 1st & 2nd) Lisa and Jed will be at the Port Wing, WI Annual Fish Boil craft show.

More updates to come......... Being so busy with the new shop, we've been waiting and booking shows later than we have in past years.

In the shop things are going great. We'll be putting antique and collectable furniture on sale a bit later, maybe for our September sale). Also sometime in September we will be dropping to 6 days a week, but we still haven't decided which day of the week we'll be closed. More on that when we decide as well.

VISA & MASTERCARD - In the store and at shows!

Hi all,

We've taken the big step (for us, anyway) of setting up to take VISA and MASTERCARD again. We had done so for 13 or 14 years, but were forced to stop by increasing fees and more complicated procedures. But now it seems oh so easy -- we'll see.

But anyway, we'll be accepting plastic at craft and antique shows as well as in the shop.

I'll update the show schedule again when we book more into the fall.

Randy

Art & Craft Show Update

Hi all, We'll be at the following:

Telemark Resort near Cable, Wisconsin on this Saturday & Sunday, August 4th & 5th.

In our shop only on Saturday, August 11th - but this is Rummage-Rama, our community-wide rummage sale day. We'll have specials in the shop, and lots more going on.

Boulder Junction, Wisconsin Musky Jamboree on Sunday, August 12th. This one gets started early for a Sunday show, we'll be set up and ready by 8:00am.

2nd Annual Craft Show at Barnes, Wisconsin (north of Hayward, on County N between HWY 27 & HWY 63), on Saturday, August 18th.

Old Victoria Art & Craft Show 4 miles south of Rockland, Michigan (north of Bruce Crossing) on Sunday, August 19th. This is our first time for this show, but it is a well-established show and several other artists and crafters have told us it is a very nice one - so check it out!

Rutabaga Festival Craft Show in downtown Cumberland, Wisconsin on Saturday, August 25th.

And more to come, including the Hayward, Wisconsin Fall Festival for the first time in several years.

And our shop will be open 7 days a week into September.

Later, Randy

More info for August 11th + more info...

When I posted Friday, I should have mentioned that along with Rummage-Rama here in Winter on Saturday, August 11th, there is also the Ojibwa canoe race and related activities (food, beer, etc.), and there will be an ATV pull in the area.

Be watching for the Cumberland, Wisconsin Rutabaga Festival later in August.

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 1 & 2 will be the Port Wing, Wisconsin Fish Boil (yum, yum) craft show.

Later in September we'll be at the Fall Festival in Hayward, Wisconsin.

We probably won't be at the fall show at Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan this year, but be watching for their Christmas show the first part of December.

Probably the last weekend in September will be the craft show and free admission day at Copper Falls State Park by Mellen, Wisconsin.

The first Saturday in October is the Stone Lake (Wisconsin) Cranberry Festival.

And many more.......

Craft show update

Sorry it has been awhile! We aren't doing nearly as many shows as last year, since we have the new shop location open 7 days a week.

Tomorrow, Saturday 7/21 is the Birchwood (Wisconsin) Bluegill Festival, and we may be there Sunday as well.

Friday, Saturday, and maybe Sunday, July 27, 28 & 29 is the Iron River (Wisconsin) Blueberry Festival, and we'll be in the lot along HWY 2. Sunday is also the riverwalk show in Medford (Wisconsin), but we can't be there this year.

Wednesday, August 1st is the Mercer (Wisconsin) Loon Day.

Saturday & Sunday, August 4th & 5th is the show at Telemark Resort outside Cable (Wisconsin).

Saturday, August 11th is the 10th Annual Rummage-Rama here in Winter. This is our area-wide rummage sale day, with store specials as well.

Sunday, August 12th is the Musky Jamboree in Boulder Junction (Wisconsin).

More when we know*******

Now thru July 31st is Christmas in July at our shop -- stop in and check us out. 10% off all santas and snowmen, 30% off all vintage ornaments, and many other specials throughout the shop!

Exciting shop news!

Next week we will be opening another 1200+ square feet of display space in the shop, with more arts & crafts, at least one more antique dealer with an 10' x 12' booth, an expanded selection of tee shirts, and more.

This Saturday (May 26th) is of course Winter's annual Spring Fling celebration, featuring: A large and high quality arts & crafts show with 60+ vendors; food booths; kids' games; a flea market area; live music; the fabulous Rhubarb Fest bake sale, and rhubarb pie baking contest; specials at village and area businesses; and much more!! Come check it out from 9 to 4 on Saturday!

I'll be updating our show schedule sometime after the holiday weekend, so check back for that.

Bear Design Studio Embroidery & Screen Printing is coming along. We're printing at this time on the manual equipment, the automatic screen printing press is in place and will be put together soon, and the embroidery machines will be coming in soon as well.

That's all for now...

Montello Daze - May 5th

On Saturday, May 5th I'll be set up at the craft show in Montello, Wisconsin (which is northeast of Portage), at the "Montello Daze" celebration. We normally go to the craft show at the Catholic Church in Montello on the Saturday before the Fourth of July, the one at Winnequah Park in Monona on the Fourth, and sometimes the August show in Montello and the November show in Brodhead. This year, however, we probably won't be able to make it to any of these, and Montello Daze on May 5th may be our only show in southern Wisconsin for the whole year. If you can't make it to this one, you can call or write at any time. Plus, keep checking this blog for schedule updates and changes.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 11th, 12th & 13th we'll be at the WLUC-TV6 Mother's Day craft show in the Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan.

More later...

Election results, and more

Hey everybody,

I won a seat on the Village of Winter Board of Trustees in yesterday's election. Here's hoping I can make a difference.

Last Saturday at the Farm & Garden show in Ashland was a pretty good day, and the breakfast was really good.

This Saturday (April 7th) I'll be at the craft show/ Easter egg hunt at the school in Bruce, Wisconsin (west of Ladysmith on HWY 8).

All of our U.P. friends should be looking forward to the Marquette show on May 11th, 12th, 13th - we'll be there.

I'll update again when we firm up more of our show schedule.

Spring is here!!!

Well, here it is Tuesday, March 27th. I've been trying to do this since Friday - it has taken me 5 days to get into the new and improved "Blogger". I'M SO HAPPY THEY SWITCHED!!!!!

Anyway, we probably won't be at a show this coming weekend, but check out the Farm & Garden show at the Civic Center in Ashland, Wisconsin on Saturday (March 31st) - some of our crafting friends will be set up there, and we may still call to see if we can get in.

Saturday, April 7th we'll be at a craft show at the school in Bruce, Wisconsin (on HWY 8 west of Ladysmith).

The following weekend we don't have anything as yet. The craft show at the ice arena in Medford, Wisconsin is on Sunday, April 15th, but we won't be there this year.

Saturday, April 21st we will be at the spring craft show in Ironwood, Michigan, at the Pat O'Donnell Civic Center on Jackson Road. Don't miss this one!

That's all for now, except we are open in the new shop here in Winter, Wisconsin, from 10am to 4pm on Tuesday thru Saturday, and we'll be going to seven days a week about May 1st.

Happy shopping in 2007!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! - NEW LOCATION, NEW HOURS

Happy New Year to one and all! Our holidays were great and we hope yours were as well.

From today on, we'll be open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM at our new location: 5181N to 5185N Main Street (in the Strip Mall). Stop in and see!

REMEMBER OUR CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

You are invited to our Christmas Open House at our new location, 5181N to 5185N Main Street in Winter, Wisconsin.

Dates: Wednesday, December 20th, 2006 thru
Saturday, December 23rd, 2006.

Times: 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Do your last minute Christmas shopping, or just stop in to see what we have planned for our new place.

I forgot!

On Friday, December 15th, we will again be set up at a craft show at Northern Lakes Co-op grocery store in Hayward, Wisconsin. Check it out!

Our new location - Wow!

We closed on our purchase of the strip mall here in Winter last Friday. We'll be moving our shop business and expanding with consignment crafts and antiques, plus setting up our new screen printing and embroidery business.

Everyone is invited to attend our Christmas Open House at our new location (5181 to 5185N Main Street), from Wednesday, December 20th thru Saturday, December 23rd.

This Saturday (December 16th) we'll be at the Last Minute, Last Chance Craft Show at Cedar Mall in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. This will be a great show, with over 35 crafters (last year there were only about 20), plus the mall stores have all of their holiday specials going on.

Christmas is right around the corner!

Hey everybody! We've made it this far. The Christmas craft show in Marquette, Michigan is over, and went very well as usual. And the visiting with family and friends was great too!

This Saturday (December 9th) we will have our stuff at three (3, count them) shows. Lisa will be at the Community Center in Sheldon, Wisconsin; I'll be at the Community Center in Iron River, Wisconsin; and our stuff will be at the Town Hall in Grand View, Wisconsin; all at the same time.

There is a small show at the Northern Lakes Co-op in Hayward, Wisconsin on Friday, December 15th which we may be at.

Then on Saturday, December 16th we'll be at the Last Minute Last Chance craft show at Cedar Mall in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Then it's Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

And more shows in 2007.

Plus, if all goes well, this Friday we will close on our new building here in Winter and then we'll be moving our shop business there, and opening back up maybe even before Christmas!

Update for Saturday, December 9th

December 2nd is Jed's birthday.

FROM MY LAST POST:
{Saturday, December 9th, we'll be in at least 2 and maybe 3 shows: The Iron River, Wisconsin Community Center; the Sheldon, Wisconsin Community Center; and maybe the Grand View Wisconsin Town Hall}

ACTUALLY:
We will be at all three: Lisa will be at the show in Sheldon, I'll be at the show in Iron River, and our stuff will be in Grand View with our friend Lori and her stuff(great painting on wood), and I'll be stopping in Grand View to pick our stuff up after I'm done in Iron River.


December 11th is Will's birthday.

SEE LAST POST FOR OTHER DATES!

Deer season shows, and beyond

The balance of this year, everything on the schedule is an Arts & Crafts show - no more antique shows until spring.

This Saturday, November 18th, marks opening day of Wisconsin's gun deer season.

On Saturday, we'll be at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Rice lake, Wisconsin. Sunday, November 19th, is a show at the High School in Medford, Wisconsin.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 25th, is the show Lisa and I originated way back when, the 20th Annual Homespun Holidays right here in Winter, Wisconsin, in the school. We will also be at the Town Hall in Port Wing, Wisconsin - PLEASE NOTE: This is a short show - 10:00am to 1:00pm - only 3 hours!

Sunday, November 26th is Lisa's birthday.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 1st, 2nd & 3rd, is the WLUC-TV6 Christmas show inside the Superior Dome of Northern Michigan University at Marquette, Michigan. If you want to see a BIG (and really good) Arts & Crafts show in the north country, this is it - over 300 vendors!

December 2nd is Jed's birthday.

Saturday, December 9th, we'll be in at least 2 and maybe 3 shows: The Iron River, Wisconsin Community Center; the Sheldon, Wisconsin Community Center; and maybe the Grand View, Wisconsin Town Hall.

December 11th is Will's birthday.

And finally, on Saturday, December 16th is the Last Minute, Last Chance Craft show at Rice Lake Cedar Mall in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. This one not only has some great arts & crafts items, but also some really nice end-of-season discounts (plus many of the Mall stores have great sales as well)!

Show schedule reminder and revision

Saturday, November 11th - St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley, Wisconsin

Saturday & Sunday, November 11th & 12th - Chequamegon Saloon in Drummond, Wisconsin

Saturday, November 18th - St. Joseph Catholic School in Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Sunday, November 19th - Medford, Wisconsin High School

Saturday, November 25th - Homespun Holidays at the school in Winter, Wisconsin
and
Port Wing, Wisconsin Town Hall (this one only runs from 10am to 1pm)

More later, Randy

SCHEDULE UPDATE

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REMAINING 2006 FALL SHOW SCHEDULE

{Saturday, October 28th - We went to "The Rocky Horror Show" at the historic Vista Theatre in downtown Negaunee, Michigan - It was awesome!!!}

Thursday and Friday, November 9th and 10th. Craft show at Northern Lakes Co-op grocery store in Hayward, Wisconsin.

Saturday, November 11th - Two Art & Craft Shows - St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley, Wisconsin - and - at the Chequamegon Saloon on the corner of HWY 63 and County N in Drummond, Wisconsin - the one in Drummond may also run Sunday if it's going well!

Saturday, November 18th
Art & Craft Show at St. Joseph's School Rice Lake, Wisconsin

We may be at an Art & Craft show in Medford, Wisconsin on Sunday, November 19th.

Saturday, November 25th
2 Art & Craft Shows - Homespun Holidays at the School in Winter, Wisconsin - and - at the Town Hall in Port Wing, Wisconsin

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Christmas Art & Craft Show at NMU Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan

Saturday 12/9 - Maybe 2 Art & Craft shows - Iron River, Wisconsin and/or Sheldon, Wisconsin.

Saturday, December 16th
Last Minute, Last Chance Craft Show at Rice Lake Cedar Mall
in Rice Lake, Wisconsin

2007

March 24th? - Chippewa Falls WI
May 11th, 12th & 13th - Marquette MI
June 16th - maybe Waupaca WI
July 28th - maybe Land O' Lakes WI
August 1st - Mercer WI Loon Day
August 25th - Cumberland WI
Sept. 21, 22 & 23 - Marquette MI
And Many More!!!

ANTIQUE SHOW

This weekend (October 21st and 22nd) is the fall antique show at Rice Lake Cedar Mall in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. We'll be there, along with all the other great dealers, and we've gotten in some really neat things -- you'll just have to come and see for yourselves!

The following weekend (October 28th and 29th) we don't have anything scheduled (PARTY TIME, A WEEKEND OFF!!!) We're planning to go to Marquette, Michigan for the "Rocky Horror Show" at the Historic Vista Theatre in downtown Negaunee.

Saturday, November 4th is right back into the grind again, though. Two Arts & Crafts shows; one in New Auburn, Wisconsin, and the other in Ashland, Wisconsin.......

This past weekend, the Bessemer, Michigan Pumpkin fest, the Medford, Wisconsin Ice Arena Craft show, and the consignment auction at Brodhead, Wisconsin, all went really well. A very tiring weekend for all of us, but a good one.

I'll be on to update the schedule again next week.

LAST OUTDOOR SHOW OF THE YEAR IS OVER!!

Yesterday was a beautiful day for the first Saturday in October, which is always the Cranberry Festival in Stone Lake, Wisconsin. It was windy, though. But from now on we'll be at indoor shows through December 16th, and who knows what the new year will bring?

Speaking of Stone Lake, it was a very good show as always. Bruce from Last Frontier Antiques, and the rest of the organizers do a fantastic job!

Here's our upcoming schedule again, just to keep it fresh in your mind---

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2006 FALL SHOW SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 14th
Art & Craft Show at Bessemer, Michigan Pumpkin Fest and
Consignment auction at Brodhead, WI http://calschaverauctions.ihoststudio.com

Saturday & Sunday, October 21st & 22nd
Antique show - Rice Lake Cedar Mall
Rice Lake, Wisconsin and maybe somewhere else???

{Saturday, October 28th - Still open.}

Saturday, November 4th - Two (2) Art & Craft Shows
at the LSP School on Binsfield Road in Ashland, Wisconsin &
at the High School in New Auburn, Wisconsin

{Saturday, November 11th - Still open.}

Saturday, November 18th
Art & Craft Show at St. Joseph's School Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Saturday, November 25th
Art & Craft Show - Homespun Holidays at the School in Winter, Wis.
and maybe somewhere else????

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Christmas Art & Craft Show at NMU Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan

{Saturday 12/9 - Still open.}

Saturday, December 16th
Last Minute, Last Chance Craft Show at Rice Lake Cedar Mall
in Rice Lake, Wisconsin
And more! Weekends will be filled in!

Stone Lake Cranberry Festival - Tomorrow

Saturday, October 7th is the Stone Lake Cranberry Festival in Stone Lake, Wisconsin. Stone Lake is located on HWY 70 about ten miles south of Hayward. I think we've done this show all but one year starting in 1987, making this our 19th time. This is always our busiest one day show of the year, and sometimes our busiest overall. With about 300 Art & Craft vendors, plus flea market, farm produce, food, and don't forget CRANBERRIES, it is well worth braving the crowd. We are in booth #44 on Frost Street, right across from the Lion's Hall.

In addition to cardinals, Lisa has done these cute little sleds with snowmen, but we only have a few of them.

And, this past week I've been stocking up on my shotshell garlands (plus some with nuts for the less hunting inclined), after selling out of them last weekend at Copper Falls and Wisconsin Rapids.

And remember, if you don't want to brave the Cranberry Fest crowd tomorrow, the following Saturday (October 14th), Lisa will be set up indoors at the Pumpkin Festival in Bessemer, Michigan (on US HWY 2, just east of Hurley WI/IronwoodMI).

2006 FALL SHOW SCHEDULE as it stands now

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2006 FALL SHOW SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 14th
Art & Craft Show at Bessemer, Michigan Pumpkin Fest and
Consignment auction at Brodhead, WI http://calschaverauctions.ihoststudio.com

Saturday & Sunday, October 21st & 22nd
Antique show - Rice Lake Cedar Mall
Rice Lake, Wisconsin and maybe somewhere else???

{Saturday, October 28th - Still open.}

Saturday, November 4th - Two (2) Art & Craft Shows
at the LSP School on Binsfield Road in Ashland, Wisconsin &
at the High School in New Auburn, Wisconsin

{Saturday, November 11th - Still open.}

Saturday, November 18th
Art & Craft Show at St. Joseph's School Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Saturday, November 25th
Art & Craft Show - Homespun Holidays at the School in Winter, Wis.
and maybe somewhere else????

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Christmas Art & Craft Show at NMU Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan

{Saturday 12/9 - Still open.}

Saturday, December 16th
Last Minute, Last Chance Craft Show at Rice Lake Cedar Mall
in Rice Lake, Wisconsin

And more! Weekends will be filled in!

October 14th consignment auction in Brodhead, Wisconsin

The following is a partial list of what I'll be taking to the consignment auction in Brodhead, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 14th. There will be much more of our stuff than what is listed, as well as much more from other people. Check out the entire list on the Cal Schaver Auctions website. Or if the link doesn't work (as usual) http://calschaverauctions.ihoststudio.com/Auction.html

Antiques & Collectables

Dress hem marker; wooden ironing board; country secretary desk; chairs; toy train set; pens & pencils; yardsticks; adding machine; bowling pins; Wizard of Oz poster; action figures; neon signs; buttons; decorative signs; wooden band saw; trumpet; record cabinet; yellow desk phone; glassware & dishes; sterling; and more.

Household, Tools & Office

Dehumidifier; nightstands; metal clothes rack; VCR; TV; luggage; clothes steamer; wrenches; sockets; saws; hammers; light fixtures; electric typewriter; large surge protector; drafting table; overhead projector; and more.

New Merchandise

Hats; fabric; diaper bags; briefcases; and more.

Schedule updates

Things change!!!

The "Dog House" craft show scheduled for Thursday, October 12th at North High School in Eau Claire has been CANCELLED!

We just booked the Pumpkin Fest craft show at Bessemer, Michigan for Saturday, October 14th, plus we'll have antiques and more on a consignment auction at Brodhead, Wisconsin.

And we just booked the antique show at Rice Lake Cedar Mall in Rice Lake, Wisconsin for October 21st and 22nd.

Plus, the "Last Minute, Last Chance" craft show at Rice Lake Cedar Mall in Rice Lake, Wisconsin that I thought was going to be on Saturday 12/9 will actually be on Saturday, DECEMBER 16TH!!!

So here is what we have at this point, with more to come:

Saturday, September 30th - crafts at Copper Falls at Mellen, Wisconsin

Sunday, October 1st - crafts at Wisconsin Rapids

Saturday, October 7th - crafts at Stone Lake, Wisconsin Cranberry Festival

Saturday, October 14th - Craft show at Bessemer, Michigan AND
Consignment auction at Brodhead, Wisconsin

Sat & Sun, Oct 21 & 22 - Antique show at Rice Lake (Wisconsin) Cedar Mall

10/28 still open

11/4 - crafts at New Auburn, Wisconsin, and probably either Ashland or Minocqua, Wisconsin as well.

11/11 still open

11/18 hopefully crafts at St. Joe's in Rice Lake, WI, but we haven't heard anything from them yet

11/25 - craft - Homespun Holidays in Winter, Wisconsin, and who knows what else?

12/1,2&3 - crafts at Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan

12/9 still open

12/16 crafts at Cedar Mall in Rice Lake, WI

And did I mention???? We're buying a seven unit strip mall in Winter!!! More news to come.

See ya, Randy

Is this MOOSE awesome, or what?

Is this MOOSE awesome, or what? The price on this vintage crock with bull moose fall scene is a mere $49.95

Copper Falls State Park

This Saturday (9/30) is free admission at Copper Falls State Park outside Mellen, Wisconsin. This is a fantastic park with waterfalls and walking trails, well worth a visit anytime. On this free day, they also hold and Arts & Crafts show on the grounds near and in the pavillion, which we've done for the past several years. And a huge plus right now -- the fall colors are at a peak, and they are the very best we've seen in 20 years in this area. The color viewing is well worth the drive to Copper Falls from whereever you're at -- and you can buy stuff from us and from other vendors. And don't let the weather reports scare you off, it will be beautiful even with clouds and occasional rain.

Then, on Sunday (10/1) I'll be in downtown Wisconsin Rapids for their Grand Affair Arts & Crafts show. And don't forget the following Saturday we'll be at the Stone Lake Cranberry Festival.

See you at one or more.....

Wind and outdoor craft shows

Wind is not our friend. The weather forecast for yesterday said 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. Sooooo.... it logically follows that it started raining at six in the morning. That didn't last long though, about 30 minutes while I was driving, and later about another 15 minutes. But the wind was strong and gusty all day. Luckily neither Lisa or I had any damage at our shows, but some other vendors' display racks, canopies, etc. got blown over from time to time. The other issue was the temperature. Forecast high: 72. Actual high: 85. I dressed for 72, cloudy, windy, and rain. I stayed warm enough.

The show Lisa was at in Chetek was down a bit from previous years, but you can't do anything about the weather. My show in Amery, Wisconsin, was a new one for us, and it was decent. I only had 1 repeat customer, and I think we picked up a few new ones who will be back. We love our loyal followers.

Next weekend, (Friday 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00pm, and Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm Eastern Time Zone, we'll be at the Superior Dome at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, for the WLUC-TV6 fall arts and crafts show. Looking forward to seeing all of our U.P. friends.

And finally, the Winter Warriors Junior Varsity Football team WON their first ever home game yesterday. GO WARRIORS!!!!!!

Chetek & Amery

Random photo.........

Remember tomorrow (9/16) we'll be at craft shows in Chetek and Amery, Wisconsin. The weather doesn't look so good for later in the day, but the morning should be good, so come on out early.

Cameron craft show, and a strange auction find

Well, I put off my trip to southern Wisconsin. On Saturday I helped Lisa set up at Cameron, and I went to an auction between Cameron and Chetek. The craft show was about like usual; not bad, not great; but it's a cheap show to set up at, and there wasn't anything else for Saturday. Also as usual for the Cameron show, it was very windy - the worst condition for an outdoor craft show.

At the auction I bought a sled which Lisa will paint after I do some repairs on it. It's a "National 88" with the top broken, one side rail missing, and a bent over nail replacing the rivet through the steering bar. I'll post a photo of it as soon as I get one taken. The odd feature of this sled is that this is the second time I've bought it at an auction. The first time was quite a few years ago in southern Wisconsin as I remember, and then we sold it at a rummage sale 3 or 4 years ago because I hadn't gotten around to fixing it for Lisa to paint. Now that we have it back I will take the time to fix it up -- and we'll sell it again. I know the old saying "what comes around goes around", but maybe I've been at this too long...

Remember... this Saturday (9/16) Lisa will be at Chetek and I'll be at Amery, Wisconsin. We've done Chetek for several years and it's a nice small craft show and farmers' market. Amery's Fall Festival has been going on for years, but this will be our first time there. Give these a try if you are out and about this Saturday.

And on a very special note: Football tonight (not on TV) 5:30pm, Winter Warriors at Lake Holcombe (about 14 miles south of Ladysmith, Wisconsin). In a later post I'll put up the complete schedule for the new Winter football team. For those of you who don't know, our oldest son, Will, is a Freshman and on the team. This is the first year, Winter High School has never had a football team before. It's a big deal in a small town.

More later..... Randy

Another photo

This photo (post and profile) was taken at a craft show this summer. There is a clue in the photo. Be the first to tell me where the show was and win a prize. Just e-mail your answer to randy@ourhousecraft.com

Photo

Lisa went shopping today

Lisa and my mother went shopping today in Rice Lake. Doesn't sound spectacular, I know, but Winter is a small town. Anyway, she came back with clear glass coffee mugs like the blue ones and red ones we usually have. They'll be available with most coffee mug-appropriate designs for $8.95 each, the same price as the blue and red. She also got some blue glass plates in two sizes. Plans are that these will have snowmen. I don't know what the prices will be yet, but I'll keep you up-to-date. One special note about these: Unlike the jars, mugs, wineglasses, etc., the plates will be decorative only, not for food use. The reason for this is that the paint manufacturer is unwilling to disclose the paint formula as they would have to for food-safe listing from the good old FDA. So... when the paint is on the food surface, the piece isn't for food. Later... Randy

Other artists and crafters

Hey all, I haven't left town yet, and an idea struck me this morning. Are any of you people out there in blogger-land other artists and crafters who would be interested in contact info for the shows we do or others we have info on? Let me know, and if there's some interest, I'll post addresses and/or contact numbers. More when I get back from "down south".

Sled

Oops, I forgot something. From my August 28th post, the green sled with the birds is sold. We do still have the snowman, though. And more neat stuff will be appearing.

Cameron, Wisconsin - September 9th

This just in -- the craft show/flea market/farmers' market at Cameron, Wisconsin (just south of Rice Lake) is this Saturday (September 9th), and Lisa should be there.

This past weekend at Port Wing and Shell Lake was great. The weather was perfect, despite what the weathermen had been saying, and everyone was in a good mood.

My darling wife thinks I should add an interesting comment or observation from each show we do, so here goes. I hope I don't offend anyone! From the Cumberland Rutabaga Festival the previous weekend: Two couples came by the booth at about 8:15am. As the women were looking at our booth one guy said to the other "why are we looking at this crafty s***, we could be drinking"? At 8:15am, wouldn't that make it a long day? And then yesterday afternoon at Shell Lake I actually saw a guy drinking maple syrup from a quart jug - with nothing to wash it down - and I saw him do it twice about 20 minutes apart. Maybe a beer at 8:15am wouldn't be so bad.

I may not get a chance to post again until next week after my trip south, or maybe I will - you'll just have to keep checking.

Me and my links, Plus...Blue Pony

So the contact me link in my last post doesn't work, what a surprise...anyway, it's randy@ourhousecraft.com

BLUE PONY ANTIQUES & ART is located at 2655 HWY 8 east of Cameron, Wisconsin. We have had antiques, Lisa's painted jars, and other stuff there since last winter. Its been nice, but not really good enough to be worth the time and effort of keeping it stocked. So... we'll be closing out our booth by the end of September. I was in today and marked down a lot of items, some of them as much as 60% off! THIS IS IT, though. We won't be making any further mark-downs, and anything that's left to be brought back to our shop will go back to regular price. If you want some big discounts on some neat stuff, stop in, or give them a call at 715-859-2878. We have a cream and black Hoosier-style cabinet marked down to $495.00, for example.

When we get closer to the October 14th consignment auction I'll try to post a listing of what we'll be sending down to it on this blog, as well as the complete auction listing which will be available at the auctioneer's website (see link in my last post...that one does work).

Later, Randy

Travel plans

As of now it looks like I'll be heading south to Madison/Janesville, Wisconsin around the middle of next week, and staying until about the 12th or 13th of September. I have some things to do concerning my new business, plus visiting friends, etc. If anyone in that area wants anything delivered, let me know.

On another subject, for those of you interested in antiques and collectables, it looks like there will be a consignment auction at Brodhead, Wisconsin on November 14th. We'll have a lot of stuff there, and it should be a very nice fall auction. Keep checking this link for details, and if you are in that area and have anything you want to have sold. I'll try to keep you posted here as well.

Later.

That one doesn't work either, #3

Me on eBay, I hope.

Second try at an eBay link

Hopefully this link to my eBay listings will work. I'm not that web savvy.

Another thank you to Andy!

Thanks again to my bro-in-law, Andy, you should be able to see my eBay stuff by clicking on eBay stuff where it shows up in blue. And my Yahoo! Auction stuff should work the same way. We'll see.

Sleds

Lisa spends most of her time lately painting on glass, but I recently got these 2 old sleds at an auction. She painted them last week, and she hasn't forgotten how to paint on wooden stuff. We'll have one or both of them at shows with us on weekends, and in the shop otherwise, until they sell. They are priced at $62.50 each. If you happen to want one, you can e-mail me and we'll work out the details randy@ourhousecraft.com

Later, Randy

Twenty years in this business.

Before Lisa and I even met we had both been collecting various things, and we had both done Arts & Crafts shows. But as a pretty much full-time business, we started with selling antiques and collectables and junque at flea markets in southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana in June of 1986. Then in September of '86 we set up at our first actual antique show, and also at our first Arts & Crafts show together with just hand-stenciled and block-printed notecards and greeting cards, and a few other small crafts. So, we are officially celebrating(?) our Twntieth Anniversary in the business this September. Of course, by May of 1987 we had opened our first shop, so that 20th will be coming up in the spring.

For all of our Marquette area friends, the WLUC-TV6 Fall Harvest Arts & Crafts Show is coming up on September 22nd, 23rd & 24th - we'll be sending out a mailing in a few days.

Then on the following Saturday (September 30th) is the Crafts Day and free park admission at Copper Falls State Park outside Mellen, Wisconsin.

We hope to see you at one of these shows, or some of the others we'll be at every weekend - see our full schedule in an earlier post, and I'll update as we book more shows.

Yahoo! Auctions are back!

Big news for everyone!!

In addition to our online store, www.OurHouseCraft.com we also list a lot of stuff on eBay and on Yahoo! Auctions. We haven't had much on eBay lately just because I haven't been taking the time to list stuff. Believe it or not, it's more tedious and time-consuming to list on eBay than on Yahoo! Auctions (plus Yahoo! is free), and the reason we haven't had much on Yahoo! is that their system has not been working for subscribers to some isp's (including ours) for several weeks. THEY HAVE IT FIXED as of yesterday. I've been relisting some of our unsold stuff so far, and I'll be getting new stuff on soon. You will want to keep checking these out because you never know what I'll be listing (pink and yellow glass-like space rock, anyone?). I'm not quite clear on how to link to these sites, so here is what you'll have to do: For eBay, go there and search for the user name ourhousecraft; for Yahoo! go to the Yahoo! page, click on the "more Yahoo! services" link, click on "auctions", then on the auctions homepage search for the user name jedwillspike.

Good luck on that rock!

Randy

Rutabagas and Labor Day

We just finished the Cumberland, Wisconsin Rutabaga Festival craft show. The craft show was good, though I'm not big on rutabagas (one bar was selling rutabaga fries, like french fries, yum?).

Anyway, next Saturday and Sunday Lisa and the boys will be at the Port Wing, Wisconsin Fish Boil (the largest fish boil in Wisconsin) for a craft show, and I'll be in Shell Lake, Wisconsin (on HWY 63 between Spooner and Cumberland) for a craft and some antiques show at least on Saturday and probably Sunday as well.

We're also running an end-of-the-season Labor Day Weekend antique and collectable furniture sale in our shop this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. All furniture in the shop will be marked down from 10% to 50%!! Then we go to our fall hours in the shop through most of September, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

And... At the end of September we'll be leaving our booth at the Blue Pony antique and art shop on HWY 8 east of Cameron, Wisconsin, so we will have close-outs tagged there by Labor Day Weekend as well.

And... Speaking of Cameron, Wisconsin. Saturday, September 9th should be their craft show and flea/farmers' market on the streets of downtown. Not sure yet, but if it is we'll be there, and/or wherever else comes up.

Finally, we got the date for the craft show at Copper Falls State Park at Mellen, Wisconsin, and it is Saturday, September 30th. It's a fun, small craft show, and no State Park admission sticker is required that day. If you aren't familliar with Copper Falls, just the park is worth the trip even without the craft show.

More later --Randy

Tales from Andy Land

You will see that I've added yet another link, this one to my brother-in-law's blog. Check it out, as well as his website. He's very entertaining.

Learning something new

Thanks to my brother-in-law, Andy Martello, I have learned how to add links to the sidebar of this blog. Now there sre some, so check them out.

Randy

Life is ever-changing. Re.: 9/16

We will be at Amery on the 16th after all. The show is still full, but they decided to add another row of vendor booths.

So..... Mark your September 16th calendar for both Chetek and Amery - I'll be at one and Lisa will be at the other!

September 16th schedule change!!!

The Arts & Crafts show at Amery, Wisconsin is full - so we won't be there. We don't get closed out of shows very often, and I don't like rejection.

So... we'll only be at the Harvest Fest in Chetek, Wisconsin (south of Rice Lake, just off of
HWY 53) on the 16th - see you there.

I just got home last evening from doing the Father Marquette Days craft show in Montello, Wisconsin. It was a very nice little show and a great event overall - car show, food and beer, softball, pie and ice cream, etc. They're planning to combine it with another festival next year. Don't know what the dates will be yet, but we'll probably be there if it doesn't conflict with some other show.

Lisa's show in Barnes, Wisconsin was also very nice, and they're planning to do it again next year.

Cumberland Rutabaga Fest this Saturday - 8/26 - se you there!!

New show schedule

Hi, I had a few minutes, so I decided to put this revised schedule up before I leave for southern Wisconsin.

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2006 SHOW SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 19th
Two Art & Craft shows in Barnes, Wisconsin (north of Hayward) and Montello, Wisconsin (northeast of Portage).

Saturday, August 26th
Art & Craft Show at Rutabaga Fest in Cumberland, Wisconsin

Saturday & Sunday, September 2nd & 3rd
Two Art & Craft Shows in Shell Lake, Wisconsin Town & Country Days and
Port Wing, Wisconsin at the Fish Boil

Saturday, September 9th

Saturday, September 16th
Two Art & Craft Shows in Chetek, Wisconsin and Amery, Wisconsin

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 22nd, 23rd & 24th
Arts & Crafts Show in Marquette, Michigan at the NMU Superior Dome

Saturday, September 30th - Date is not set yet.
Art & Craft Show and free park day - Copper Falls State Park - Mellen, Wisconsin

Sunday, October 1st
Art & Craft Show on Grand Avenue in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Saturday, October 7th
Art & Craft Show - Cranberry Festival in Stone Lake, Wisconsin

Thursday, October 12th
Arts & Crafts Show in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at North High School

Saturday, November 4th
Art & Craft Show at New Auburn, Wisconsin High School

Saturday, November 18th - Date is not set yet.
Art & Craft Show at St. Joseph School Rice Lake, Wis.

Saturday, November 25th
Art & Craft Show - Homespun Holidays in Winter, Wisconsin

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Arts & Crafts Show in Marquette, Michigan at the NMU Superior Dome

Plus more to be booked! Most weekends will be filled in!

I'll be away

Hey everybody,

I'm heading south tommorow for an auction in Beloit, Wisconsin tommorow evening, then the Montello craft show on Saturday. I'll probably be home about Tuesday, so won't be updating until at least next Wednesday.

The shop on Main Street in Winter will be open as usual tommorow, Friday, Saturday, and Monday. 10 to 4 or so, plus the other craft show in Barnes on Saturday.

More next week,

Randy

Show schedule update

Late notice!!

This Saturday (August 19th) Lisa will be at a craft show at Barnes, Wisconsin (north of Hayward) and I'll be in Montello, Wisconsin (northeast of Portage) and I may be there Sunday as well, but don't count on it (if you can only make Montello on Sunday, e-mail me at randy@ourhousecraft.com and I'll stay for Sunday). The following Saturday is the Cumberland, Wisconsin Rutabaga Fest (Yum, Yum!!) and we'll be in front of the municipal water building as usual. Labor Day weekend we'll be at the Port Wing, Wisconsin Fish Boil (extra Yum, Yum!! - I wonder how boiled fish and rutabagas together would be???). Also on Labor Day weekend we may be at Shell Lake, Wisconsin - not sure yet. More to come, including the Stone Lake, Wisconsin Cranberry Fest on Saturday, October 7th (seriously Yum, Yum!). Later, Randy

The Book

This is the book!

Layered Glass Painting

Lisa's first pattern and instruction book - "Layered Glass Painting with Lisa Hayward" is available on our website, in our shop, and at craft shows (see Schedule). $9.95 plus $1.95 S&H - e-mail randy@ourhousecraft and we can get it out to you.

Musky Jamboree

Hi, We just completed Musky Jamboree in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. It was a great day, and the rain held off until we were packing up. I'll be set up at a craft show in Montello, Wisconsin (northeast of Portage) on Saturday, August 19th and maybe the Sunday the 20th. Also on Saturday, Lisa will be set up at a craft show in Barnes, Wisconsin (north of Hayward). More later.

Our House Crafts & Antiques

Our House Crafts & Antiques