Plucky Maidens

The Pluckiest Couch in the World

2012-02-25T09:56:00.000-08:00

Just look at the brocade beauty I saw while I was out junking yesterday! I was tempted to buy it, but A) It weighed a ton...it's a sleeper! and B) Have you seen my garage?

Do tell...love it or hate it?

Not Your Average Pile of Junk

2012-02-22T23:04:00.000-08:00

Terry Powers' garden art is charming, unique and downright Plucky! Terry will be bringing his magical, metal pieces to the next Junk Fest! Here's how Terry describes his work...
"My art is made of mostly recycled materials; automotive parts, construction products, light bulbs and old farm equipment. Every piece of metal or scrap gets a second chance at life. I really enjoy making something out of nothing or 'junk' that someone has discarded."

You can see more of Terry's fabulous work HERE.

~ The Spring Extravaganza ~

Pre-Fest Sale - Friday, April 27, 2012 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm

$10 admission

Junk Fest! - Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm

$5 admission

We'll be at the Columbia Conference Center, 8521 NE Columbia Blvd. one mile from PDX airport, adjacent to the Holiday Inn.

We'll have food, booze, live music, 75 + fabulous Plucky vendors and the BEST JUNK

in the whole, wide world!

Hoity Toity Designs

2012-02-17T13:45:00.000-08:00

Kris and Jessica, the creative and adorable gals of Hoity Toity Designs, are on board to join us for the Spring Extravaganza Junk Fest! I saw their work recently and, truth be told, I went a little crazy! You want to see why, don't you?

Vintage tin and rhinestone bookmark

A magnetic tin holder for your kitchen or office what-nots

And a perfectly tarnished heart on a chain.

Welcome to the Plucky Maidens, Kris and Jessica!
See other Hoity Toity goods at their Etsy shop HERE.

~ The Spring Extravaganza ~

Pre-Fest Sale - Friday, April 27, 2012 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm $10 admission

Junk Fest! - Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm $5 admission

We'll be at the Columbia Conference Center, 8521 NE Columbia Blvd. one mile from PDX airport, adjacent to the Holiday Inn.

We'll have food, booze, live music, 75 + fabulous Plucky vendors and the BEST JUNK

in the whole, wide world!

Fun Junk gets Plucky!

2012-02-09T09:51:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite places on earth...Fun Junk in Olympia, Washington. The store just happens to be around the corner from my in-laws' house. This is the deal I made with my husband: On our way to visit his parents, I get to wander and swoon and visit with Nancy, the shop keeper of Fun Junk. In return, I promise to try to be nice to his mother. Here are some of Nancy's recent goods....

I'm beyond thrilled to announce that Nancy is bringing her Fun Junk to the next Junk Fest!

~ The Spring Extravaganza ~

Pre-Fest Sale - Friday, April 27, 2012 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm $10 admission

Junk Fest! - Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm $5 admission

We'll be at the Columbia Conference Center, 8521 NE Columbia Blvd. one mile from PDX airport, adjacent to the Holiday Inn.

We'll have food, booze, live music, 75 + fabulous Plucky vendors and the BEST JUNK

in the whole, wide world!

Need some Junk Salvation? All Roads Lead to Hillsboro this Weekend!

2012-01-30T11:05:00.000-08:00

Hey Plucky People! Linda and Dixie ~ The Funky Junk Sisters ~ are hosting their annual show in Hillsboro this Friday night and Saturday. Here's a list of our Plucky Maidens vendors who will be at Junk Salvation selling their vintage wares....

Lisa of The Garden Cat
Jennifer and Kim of Just Chic
Chris of Mack n Momma
Sue of BirdSong & A Vintage Gathering
Mary of Aunt Adeleine's Vintage
Sarah of Roost ReImagined
Annie of Lazy Jo Ranch
Amy of Into Vintage & Vintage Market Guide
Karen Culps
Michelle of My Shabby Passion
Carrie of Pasteesh
Gail of Purse Strings
Francisca and Georgia of Bee & Mason
Stacey Darden
Cher of Voondi
Kelly and Dorinda of Little Apron Pocket
Pam of One Gal's Trash

Come by and see us, won't you?

Oh...Such Loveliness!

2012-01-25T19:11:00.000-08:00

Aren't we lucky? Carrie Panchyshyn will be a vendor for our Spring Extravaganza! She makes gorgeous jewelry in the wee small hours. Here's how Carrie describes her late night bursts of creativity....

"I work at night in my garage ! Yes I said my garage. My dad put up some insulation, drywall and I painted it turquoise (my favorite color) and I have a little space heater. After my kids are in bed for the night I dig in to designing , its very relaxing after a day with 2 active boys."

Have a look.....

Carrie's Etsy shop is here.
And here's more information about our next Junk Fest!

~ The Spring Extravaganza ~

Pre-Fest Sale - Friday, April 27, 2012 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm $10 admission

Junk Fest! - Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm $5 admission

We'll be at the Columbia Conference Center, 8521 NE Columbia Blvd. one mile from PDX airport, adjacent to the Holiday Inn.

We'll have food, booze, live music, 75 + fabulous Plucky vendors and the BEST JUNK

in the whole, wide world!

Magpie Ethel is going to be in the house....Can we get a Woot Woot!?

2012-01-21T13:07:00.000-08:00

That's right boys and girls, Magpie Ethel is going to be a vendor at the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest! Ethel (whose real life name is Laurie) makes amazing little people and decorative treasures using vintage materials.

Who knew a cupcake paper liner could double as a skirt? Ethel knew!

"Hi! I'm adorable!"

If you simply can't go another day without one of Ethel's Valentine pieces, you can head on over to her Etsy shop.

Won't you join us?

~ The Spring Extravaganza ~

Pre-Fest Sale - Friday, April 27, 2012 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm $10 admission

Junk Fest! - Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm $5 admission

We'll be at the Columbia Conference Center, 8521 NE Columbia Blvd. one mile from PDX airport, adjacent to the Holiday Inn.

We'll have food, booze, live music, fabulous Plucky vendors and the BEST JUNK

in the whole, wide world!

Mark your calendars now!

The Plucky Gals of Little Apron Pocket

2012-01-17T18:57:00.000-08:00

Kelly Ray and Dorinda Malsey of Little Apron Pocket (how cute is that name?) will be joining us for the Spring Extravaganza! Hip Hip Hooray!

We just love their junky stuff! Welcome back, Kelly & Dorinda!

Oh, So, Very Plucky!

2012-01-15T12:58:00.000-08:00

My friend ~ and Plucky Maidens vendor ~ Laurie of Magpie Ethel fame, made this dotty badge for me as a good luck token for our next Junk Fest! Isn't it dazzling? Will you be joining us?

~ The Spring Extravaganza ~

Pre-Fest Sale - Friday, April 27, 2012 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm $10 admission

Junk Fest! - Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm $5 admission

We'll be at the Columbia Conference Center, 8521 NE Columbia Blvd. one mile from PDX airport, adjacent to the Holiday Inn.

We'll have food, booze, live music, 75 + fabulous Plucky vendors and the BEST JUNK

in the whole, wide world!

A New Vendor for the Spring Extravaganza!

2012-01-09T11:13:00.000-08:00

We are so happy to welcome Angela of Lazy Jo Ranch to the Plucky Maidens! Angela has great junk and makes clever goods for special occasions.

Like a vintage Valentine tree....

Topped off with a pearl heart!

Would you like to be a vendor for our next Junk Fest? Just click on the oval frame on the right sidebar for more information and the online application. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Apply to be a vendor at the Spring Extravaganza!

2012-01-03T11:07:00.000-08:00

It's right over there!
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Click inside the little black frame to access more information and the on-line application.

The Spring Extravaganza!

2011-12-24T15:03:00.000-08:00

It's official.....Our next Plucky Maidens Junk Fest! will be a two day event!

~ The Spring Extravaganza ~

Pre-Fest Sale - Friday, April 27, 2012 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm $10 admission

Junk Fest! - Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm $5 admission

We'll be at the Columbia Conference Center, 8521 NE Columbia Blvd. one mile from PDX airport, adjacent to the Holiday Inn.

We'll have food, booze, live music, fabulous Plucky vendors and the BEST JUNK

in the whole, wide world!

Mark your calendars now!

Junking With a Side Order of Murder!

2011-12-18T17:30:00.000-08:00

Lisa Love Harris of Peace, Love and All the Good Stuff is a Plucky Maidens vendor and all around fabulous gal. When she's not wife-ing, mothering, laughing, creating, cooking biscuits & gravy (she's originally from Texas, dontcha know), she writes. This is a sample cover for Lisa's book, FIRST MONDAY MURDER, coming in the Spring of 2012!

The story involves a junk-loving protagonist named Jimmie Rae, a small town in Texas, a 1953 Ford truck, a jilted high school sweetheart, 19th century love letters....and a dead antiques dealer. Let's just say we can't wait to get our hands on this one!

We are thrilled and honored to host the Oregon debut of FIRST MONDAY MURDER at our next Plucky Maidens Junk Fest in April....dates to be announced soon! Lisa will be on hand to sign copies of her book and of course, she'll be bringing along her amazing junky treasures.

Photos from the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest! The Holiday Event....

2011-11-27T09:07:00.000-08:00

Lots of photos from our fabulous Fest! at McMenamins Grand Lodge are here!

Pascale is Perfectly Plucky!

2011-11-16T15:00:00.000-08:00

Pascale Steig is another returning vendor for Saturday's Junk Fest! at the Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Pascale told us her specially chosen items for this event will be all about fun and color! She wasn't kidding! Do we see a fabulous turkey platter and French children's books?

Do we also see rockin' cowboy boots and red enamel coffee pots?

Why yes, we DO see those things! How very Plucky....Welcome back, Pascale!

This Saturday......
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
60 vendors selling their finest vintage wares
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred
Eat, Drink, Junk and be Merry!

Attic Journals

2011-11-12T20:07:00.000-08:00

We are so happy that Michelle from Attic Journals is joining us again for our Fest! with her lovely journals and other goodies crafted from vintage paper.

Michelle describes the up-cycled books this way: "Attic Journals are made by hand using hard-bound vintage school books and library books that were destined for dumpsters. Each journal is made to last with approximately 75 pages of 24# paper and a sturdy wire binding. We have a special place in our hearts for old cookbooks, hymn books and those funny home repair guides that have fantastic graphics, but we’ve made just about every book imaginable into a journal… really." Welcome back, Michelle!
P.S. Here's the website for Attic Journals

Announcing the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred
Eat, Drink, Junk and be Merry!

Voondi is Vonderful!

2011-11-08T18:24:00.000-08:00

Cher of "Voondi" is a Junk Fest! vendor extraordinaire! We'll let Cher explain her unusual business name. "Voondi comes from the German word 'Voondabar'. My children and I used this word a lot...then we shortened it to Voondi: meaning great, cool, awsome, unique, fun...you get my drift."
Here's a look at Voondi's great, cool, awesome, unique and fun JUNK....

Clouds of Crinolines! So glad you'll be with us again, Voondi!

Make your plans now for the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred
Eat, Drink, Junk and be Merry!

Pierced Zebra

2011-11-05T10:18:00.000-07:00

Nikki from Pierced Zebra will be selling her wares at our Fest! on November 19th. Nikki describes her creative process as: "Transforming the Industrial into the Hot and Sassy!" How Plucky!
Here's a look....

Welcome to Plucky Maidens, Nikki!
Pierced Zebra on facebook
Pierced Zebra's Etsy shop here

Make your plans now for the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred
Eat, Drink, Junk & Be Merry!

Relica Vintage

2011-10-30T14:11:00.000-07:00

Darlene of Relica Vintage is another new and Plucky vendor for our next Junk Fest! Darlene loves to collect obscure antiques & oddities. She discovered antiques as a child by going to garage sales. Darlene's favorite things include items related to circuses, sideshows, taxidermy and natural history. She describes her style as an "eclectic mix of vintage, steampunk, beautifully aged and delicately fierce objects." Here's a look.....

Welcome to the Plucky Maidens, Darlene!
Relica Vintage blog is here and the Etsy shop is here.

Make your plans now for the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred
Eat, Drink, Junk & Be Merry!

Magia Mia Maria!

2011-10-25T12:25:00.000-07:00

Maria of Magia Mia is one of our new vendors for the November Fest! Maria does amazing and beautiful things with vintage materials. Check out these Christmas delights she creates with burlap, bingo cards, pen nibs, ticking, parchment, glass glitter and sprigs of holly...

Make sure you stop by Maria's booth at the Fest! to say hello...and to do some ooooing and aaaahhhing.
Oh! And here's a link to Maria's blog. What this gal can do with chalk paint, you won't believe!

Make your plans now for the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred
Eat, Drink, Junk & Be Merry!

Tammy Lamb from Lamb Antiques

2011-10-23T12:46:00.000-07:00

We Plucky Maidens are so happy to have Tammy back with us for the November Fest! Tammy has gorgeous junk that she describes as "left brain" antiques: "You know....vintage science & technology items like gauges, pocket watches & clocks, cameras, microscopes,surveying equipment, radios, old electronic testing equipment, etc." Tammy also sells vintage clothing, accessories, books and art. She recently acquired a framed mourning wreath made out of human hair! We sure hope she brings that amazing item to the Junk Fest!

Make your plans now for the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred
Eat, Drink, Junk & Be Merry!

My Shabby Passion

2011-10-15T09:36:00.000-07:00

The adorable and talented Michelle from My Shabby Passion will be joining us for our November Fest! Hooray! Here's some photos of her very best vintage junk...

What a Plucky idea!

2011-10-10T22:54:00.000-07:00

(The Childrens Cottage at McMenamins Grand Lodge)
We love Annie Fast-Landau! Annie has created a Facebook event page called "A Ladies Hot Date to the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!" She's inviting other Plucky gals to meet for breakfast on November 19th in Monmouth, Oregon and then head to McMenamins Grand Lodge for the Fest! Annie is borrowing her dad's truck (it seats 6!) for the road trip. You want in? Find more information on the link to Annie's event page here:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108055225971055

Are you organizing your own carpool or caravan? Leave us a comment here and let us know your plans to get to the Pluckiest event of the holiday season!

Getting warmed up for the holidays!

2011-10-05T20:37:00.000-07:00

We maidens love a sale in a Grange Hall! Our wonderful Plucky vendors Lynette and Jeanne from Penelope's Hope Chest are hosting The Brookhaven Vintage Marketplace. The event begins (tomorrow!) October 6th and lasts through October 15th.

The marketplace will feature primitives, furniture, holiday decor, vintage linens, china, glassware, gourmet foods and artisan goods...all displayed in the historic 1917 Kinton Grange Hall.

The address is 9015 SW Scholls Ferry Road Beaverton, Oregon

There's more information and marketplace hours posted here:
Brookhaven Vintage Marketplace

Lisa Love Harris a.k.a. The Garden Cat

2011-10-04T00:28:00.001-07:00

We are so happy that Lisa will be a vendor for the next Fest! in Forest Grove. A Texas girl who's been transplanted to Seattle, Lisa has a smile as wide as the prairie! She's sweet and warm and beautiful. And she has a great eye for the junk! Here's a look....

Welcome to the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest, Lisa!
You can check out Lisa's blog here.

Make your plans now for the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred

Ooooo.....Pretty and Plucky!

2011-09-29T08:02:00.000-07:00

Julie and Kevin of Saltbox Treasures will be with us for the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest in November...
Hip Hip Hooray!
Here's a look at their lovely junk...

You can follow their blog (their most recent post is about a vintage bottle collection that is out of this world!), and also find Saltbox Treasures on Etsy.

Make your plans now for the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred

Find & Flourish is Fabulous!

2011-09-26T20:03:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Ogren re-purposes vintage jewelry with style and panache! She searches for vintage bling and gives it new life, so it's fitting that her business name is...Find & Flourish. Here are some examples of her lovely work...

We are so lucky that Jen is joining us as a return vendor for the next Plucky Maidens Junk Fest! You can see more of Jen's work on her website or head directly to her Etsy shop! Oh! And don't forget to come by and see Jen at the Fest!

Make your plans now for the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred

Bee and Mason will be with us at the November Fest!

2011-09-23T10:35:00.000-07:00

We are so happy to showcase the lovely Francisca of Bee and Mason. Francisca and her delightful mom, Georgia, will be with us for the November Fest! We want to share a bit of Bee and Mason style with you...

Be sure to find Francisca and Georgia at the Fest! to say hello and get your hands on their fabulous junk!

Make your plans now for the PLUCKIEST event of the holiday season!
Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
Saturday, November 19th 11am - 5 pm
McMenamins Grand Lodge and Childrens Cottage
3505 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
Admission: $5 ~ Free parking ~ ATM on site ~ Cash Preferred

Today, as in Right Now, as in Hurry!

2011-09-15T15:55:00.000-07:00

If you had trouble seeing the application before, please try again...kinks should be straightened out!
Hello to our Plucky Maidens! The new Vendor Application is up on the blog...See? Right over there >>>>>>>>>>>>>>! Just click on the frame and you will be linked to a PDF which you can then print out. Read page 1, fill out page 2 and send it back or drop it off. More specific instructions on the application. Can't wait to hear from you!

The next Plucky Maidens Junk Fest! ~ The Holiday Event ~ will be on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon...just about 25 minutes west of Portland. 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. More details to come, so check back often!
xoxo
Pam & Maria
Plucky Maidens

The Holiday Event!

2011-09-10T08:46:00.000-07:00

We are pleased as punch to announce that our next show

JUNK FEST! The Holiday Event

is scheduled for Saturday November 19th from 11am-5pm

at McMenamins Historic Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR

There will be over 70 vintage vendors

stationed in the free standing Children's Cottage building

and in the Parlor Rooms of the Lodge.

If you are interested in being a "PLUCKY" vendor at this event

our vendor application will be posted on this blog on September 15th

We hope you will join us!

At the risk of tooting our own horn....

2011-08-24T21:23:00.000-07:00

We are so gratified by all the amazing press we are getting...

'That Jolie Girl' wrote about our Fest here.

And 'Portland Spoke' ~ Travel Portland's blog ~ covered our Fest! here.

Tell us what you thought of the Fest! And will you be back for more on November 19 at the Grand Lodge in Forest Grove? More vendors, more vintage treasures & more merriment, just in time for the holidays!

More Plucky Maidens Deliciousness

2011-08-23T19:34:00.000-07:00

Gold and other precious metals.

Robin's egg blue china with flowers....Lovely!

Galvanized metal tower of fabulousness.

We wish we were small enough to float in this ocean of vintage ribbon.

Russia is so big, it sort of freaks us out!

Our Next Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
A Smorgasbord of Vintage Wares
~The Holiday Event~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 10am - 4pm
The Children's Cottage @ McMenamins Grand Lodge
Forest Grove, Oregon (about 30 minutes west of Portland)

Come shop with 60+ vintage and antique vendors

New Vendor Applications available September 15, 2011

The Very First and Very Fabulous Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!

2011-08-21T20:19:00.000-07:00

Our Fest! had it all...wonderful vendors, crowds of fantastic customers, and beautiful summer weather...

This happy customer really did have the world in his hands!

A shelf full of vintage goodness...

A pretty lady and a whispering angel...

A splendid display of jewels...

And a very special guest...HGTV's Design Star 2010 Emily Henderson came to shop. Emily was gracious and sweet and we were thrilled to have her at our event! Watch for Emily's new show
Secrets from a Stylist
Saturdays at 9PM

More photos of shoppers...vendors...and the best junk ever to follow. Stay tuned!

Shirley Yancey is very Plucky!

2011-08-15T15:09:00.000-07:00

Shirley will be a vendor at the Junk Fest! on Thursday. Hip Hip Hooray! Shirley has a gorgeous space at Stars Antiques Mall in SE Portland. Here's a little taste of Shirley's fantastic junk...

Welcome to the Junk Fest!, Shirley!

Ooooo.....So Pretty, So Plucky!

2011-08-14T10:31:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to have Mary Gilgenbach, a.k.a. Aunt Adeleines Vintage, joining us for the Junk Fest!
In just 4 short days, you too can swoon over her gorgeous creations in person!

Welcome to the Fest! Aunt Adeleines Vintage!

We ♥ Amy

2011-08-09T22:40:00.000-07:00

The Maidens are happy to announce another fabulous vendor for our Junk Fest!
Amy Kozma writes 2 blogs...Into Vintage, about her junking adventures and Vintage Market Guide, which is exactly what it sounds like. Here is a lovely montage of Amy's style...

P.S. The gorgeous blue dresser was re-purposed by Amy!

Join Amy and all of our other wonderful, plucky vendors at the Junk Fest!
McMenamins Edgefield
Thursday, August 18th 1PM - dusk
Live music ~ Food ~ Spirits ~ free movie

Plucky Maidens Vendor Profile...Rochelle Gaukel

2011-08-07T14:04:00.000-07:00

Rochelle, a.k.a. Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets, is travelling all the way from Vancouver B.C. to be a part of our Smorgasbord of Vintage Wares! We love what she makes....

and we want to live in her studio!

Welcome to the Junk Fest, Rochelle!

Susan Hagood from A Vintage Gathering

2011-08-04T18:48:00.000-07:00

Susan (a.k.a. Bird Song) is one of the organizers of 'A Vintage Gathering'. AVG is a yummy & junky market that takes place 5 times a year on gorgeous farmland in Battleground, Washington. We are tickled pink that Susan is joining us as a vendor for the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest later this month! Here's a sampling of her goodies....

We can't wait to see what fabulous objects Susan brings to the Fest!

Plucky Maidens Junk Fest!
A Smorgasbord of Vintage Wares
Thursday August 18th 1pm - Dusk
McMenamins Edgefield
~Junk~Food~Drink~Live Music~Free Movie~

A New Vendor Profile

2011-08-01T17:14:00.000-07:00

We are so happy that Chris Kuntz of Mack & Momma is joining us as a vendor at Plucky Maidens Junk Fest! Chris not only wears lots of hats (she is a collector, dealer, re-purposer, jeweler, and all around delightful gal), she makes hats as well. Here are some photos we took of her booth when we visited her at A Vintage Gathering over the weekend....Grab something cool, sit yourself down, and get ready to swoon....

Come out to see Chris and all of our other wonderful vendors at the junk show of the summer.
A Smorgasbord of Vintage Wares! Thursday, August 18th at McMenamins Edgefield from 1 PM - dusk. We'll be junking under the trees by the Little Red Shed.

Another Plucky Maidens Vendor Profile....Penelope's Hope Chest

2011-07-23T10:02:00.000-07:00

Lynette of Penelope's Hope Chest runs a delightful shop on 4808 SW Scholls Ferry Road in Portland. We are thrilled that she will be joining us as a vendor for the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest on August 18th! Take a look at her treasures.
Green and yellow goodness....

Oranges and blues...

The colors of Old Glory....

Welcome to the Junk Fest!, Lynette!
If you would like to join us as a vendor...you still have time to apply. But hurry...our deadline is August 1st! Find an application here.

A Month from Tomorrow...A Smorgasbord of Vintage Wares!

2011-07-17T13:40:00.000-07:00

Our tummies are fluttery and the excitement is building. Plucky Maidens Junk Fest is now just a month away! Maidens Maria and Pam took a trip out to gorgeous McMenamins Edgefield to get the lay of the land for the Fest! Here's the historic Edgefield Manor...

This is where we'll be junking under the trees into the night...

Maria measures out booth spaces in one of our set up areas...

Plucky Maidens Junk Fest! ~ McMenamins Edgefield ~ Thursday, August 18, 2011

1 pm - Dusk

Free to the Public ~ Rain or Shine ~ Live Music ~ Food ~ Drink ~ Junk ~ Merriment!

P.S. Vendors! It's not too late to apply! Find an application form here.

Another Plucky Maidens Profile

2011-07-13T08:26:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to have Ron and Wendy Brown joining us for the Junk Fest! When Ron and Wendy were vendors at the Junk Salvation show last February, Ron shot video, added some great music and made a little movie showcasing all their great stuff. You can watch it here:

Vintage Market Video
We just hope Ron doesn't mind calling himself a Plucky Maiden!
If you would also like to be a vendor at the Fest!, click on the Vendor Application button right over there >>>>>>>>>>

A Plucky Maiden Profile

2011-07-05T14:20:00.000-07:00

One of our fabulous vendors for the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest! is Gail Reynolds, a.k.a. Ms. Purse Strings. Here's a taste of what Gail will be selling at the Smorgasbord of Vintage Wares....

Join us for junking under the trees by the Little Red Shed * McMenamins Edgefield * Thursday, August 18th * 1PM - Dusk * Free to the public * Food, drink, live music and general merriment!

Wanted: The Finest of Vendors

2011-06-16T15:37:00.000-07:00

We Plucky Maidens are looking for the finest of vendors to sell VINTAGE WARES at our upcoming Junk Fest. The Fest is scheduled for Thursday, August 18th from 1pm - Dusk
at McMenamins Edgefield, in beautiful Troutdale, Oregon.

Join us for junking under the trees by the Little Red Shed!

Look over on our right hand margin
for a link to our Vendor Application----->

Applications are due July 20th, 2011.
Thank you for helping to spread the good word!

A Smorgasbord of Vintage Wares!

2011-05-31T22:42:00.000-07:00

We Plucky Maidens are thrilled to announce our first Junk Fest to be held on Thursday, August 18th at McMenamins Edgefield from 1 PM - dusk. We will have the finest vendors selling the best vintage goods under the trees in beautiful Troutdale, Oregon...just 20 minutes east of Portland. There will be plenty of McMenamins' spirits and food available all day and live music in the evening. Join us, rain or shine!