Studio Garage Sale and Give-Away

Once a year I have a very fun event...

I call it the Brown Dog Studio Garage Sale!

Friday June 15 (10-7) Saturday June 16 (10-5)

At the studio...if you need the address, please e-mail me at Lo4sr@juno.com

If you've visited the studio, you know that I'm always creating, making new pretties.

Sometimes I need to move on and move OUT some of these pretties to make room for other fun jewelry. I'm just tired of looking at something.

So...it's fun for ME to clear out LOTS of charms and extras

it's fun for Lucy to set up

it's fun for YOU to get some great deals!

I'll have hundreds of glass charms pulled out of inventory (sometimes I even re-make these later...like I said, it's about making some room and having fun!)

...some silver that I'm not ready to scrap yet

...necklace and bracelet styles that I'm ready to discontinue

LOTS and LOTS of jewelry supplies and vintage/antique displays.

What you will NOT find...any Long-household garage sale items. This is solely studio stuff :)

♥I also make regular studio items and custom ordering available at these times (we have a system so that you can shop BOTH)

This year there will be one twist on what I've been doing for the past 4 years.

...After the Garage Sale, I will be taking left-overs to the Piedmont Market, the following Saturday. I won't be adding more sale items to that date, and once the 2 sales are over, there isn't another opportunity to buy sale items until the following June :)

So, if you're a studio regular, OR if you're reading the blog you get first pick of the really good stuff...Lucky YOU!!!

Didn't I mention a Give-Away?!

2 random entries will be chosen to receive a small bronze heart ♥
The first entry will be chosen from ALL of the followers who LIKE Brown Dog Studio (both new and old)
Second entry will be chosen from anyone commenting on studio blog or FB page from now until June 14 at midnight. "What is one of your favorite Brown Dog purchases?" I'll be re-posting this Give-away over the next 10 days...but you only need to comment once (unless you have a lot to say!)
I will announce the random winners on June 15 so that you are able to claim your bronze heart during the Garage Sale...if you pick it up June 15-16, I'll throw in a chain, otherwise, you can send me your contact info to have the little heart mailed to you...

Giveaway is closed ...

Good Luck, and I'm busily sorting stuff out of the studio...I love this show!

summer plans for studio

As usual, I have fun ideas for the studio...

There's the creative side of me that can never find enough time for all of my "really good ideas".

...and some truly FUN stuff is on the horizon :)

The side that has to work on business KNOWS I need to make more/easier ordering available AND work on a better or at least more streamlined system for going to shows.
But that cuts into my creative time...what's a girl to do?!

So...that's a BIG goal for the summer. 

I've also posted my Piedmont Market dates on the blog sidebar.

Have a few fun shows I'm signed up to attend.

ONLY ONE in-studio event until fall, with the exception of some fingerprint dates I'll announce as they happen.

I'm also going to look into doing private trunk shows in homes again. They would only be for custom orders, very limited shopping would be available.

First Piedmont date is this Saturday, June 2 from 8-noon...I can't wait!!!

Nelly's Nest Show May 19

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that Janelle of Nelly's Nest invites me to participate in her antiques shows!

This isn't really standard practices for an antiques show, and I fluctuate between being oh-so honored that she'll add me to her list of vendors and feeling absolutely giddy that I will get to shop for some wonderfully chippy treasures! Some of my best displays come from Janelle's shop, by the way :)

 The show will run tomorrow, Saturday May 19 from 9-4. I am told that Famous Dave's is the food vendor for this show, oh YUM!

 Some great chippy ruler bits...these are too good.

 a vintage crystal button...who wore this cutie?

 a few new rescued silverware rings...I don't make these often, have to find the "just right" spoons!

and the piece de resistance...

(excuse my lack of accent marks...can't figure out how to add them on the blog after all of my years of French...desormais)

...prohibition gaming chips purchased while I was at Junk Jubilee.

I was only going to buy 10 until the dealer told me the story and then I doubled my purchase. But that's it...they'll be special for a few of us :)

The studio will then be closed (although you can still order via e-mail) for 2 weeks. We have a graduation and all the hoopla that goes along with such an event!

My next opening will be the Piedmont Market on June 2.

My studio calendar is nearly ready, and I will be adding LOTS of dates to the blog side-bar.

Come join the fun at Nelly's Nest :)



Studio Open House...my anniversary!

The studio is open Friday May 11 from 12-6 and Saturday May 12 from 10-1.

I have OODLES of lovely custom orders finished for pick-up and will have lots of pretties available for shopping. You can even place an order for yourself (or your mom) and include a "special gift is on the way" card if you were a bit late for Mother's Day :)

The next open dates in the studio will be sometime in June.

The studio give-away that started earlier this week will continue through Saturday. One lucky random winner who comments here or on the studio FB page will receive one of my chunky ball chain bracelets. What would YOU add to yours?

And...because I'm actually spending my anniversary (until 6pm) handing out momma-goodies, I will have an EXTRA give-away for studio blog and FB readers...

If you wish me "happy anniversary" while you're shopping, you'll be entered into a second drawing for a free chunky ball chain or $10 in the studio!

Can't wait to see you!

The SCOOP on the STUDIO

I will be open this evening (Thurs May 3) from 5-7 ONLY for special order pick-ups, no shopping. I'm already packed for Rockbrook in Omaha, Saturday May 5 (10-5).

NEXT week, I will have open studio, for certain Friday May 11 (12-6) and Sat May 12 (10-1). If I extend those hours, I will post them early in the week.

Here are some scenes from Junk Jubilee in Des Moines last weekend...

 Oh...the shopping to be had...I didn't do enough!

But I DID buy this little chalkboard to help clarify that the tins and laundry cart weren't for sale...could have sold the cart 50+ times for at least 4 times what I paid for it <3

I chose pink instead of my usual color palette, because the chalkboard is finding a home in Lucy's room after the show!

 Lucy and I had one photo together, thanks to the sweet Cynthia from The Little Red Washshed. The girl and I have some very funny stories about our adventure.

Come find me at one of my shows :)

When, oh when will I have time to get web-shopping set up?!