Almost ready.....

for the big Barn Sale this week!

Lots of stuff, to say the least!

Still cleaning, tagging, sorting, displaying and the like....but, we're almost there.

Sale hours are

Thursday July 23 & Friday July 24 ~ 10am-4pm

Saturday July 25 ~ 10am-2pm

We will be accepting cash and check only and all sales will be final.

A great assortment of antiques & primitives with a mix of handmades and other country sundries.

Hope you will join us!

From the Farm via the Lane,

Sharon

It's time for the.....

BARN SALE!!!!

Slowing but surely I'm getting it all gathered up and ready....

July 23 & 24 ~ 10am-4pm

July 25 ~ 10am-2pm

The sale will be held in the Barn at Saltbox Farm....just like the old days :)

We have so many great offerings and we can't wait for you to see it all.

I've actually been asking myself these past few months as I've sorted, packed, moved etc if I might be a borderline hoarder!  I told my plumbing and heating guys that today and they said, "no, all of your things are organized, in tubs and labeled".  My response was "well then, I'm and organized hoarder"!!

Many antiques offerings, including crocks, jugs, wooden bowls, buckets, linens and more....along with some great candles, country sundries and well, just lots of stuff!!

Will also be offering a class shortly after the sale.  We'll be doing a needle case with the English paper piecing technique using cottons and wools.  I have one class offered on July 29th but that is full and we are working on a second class now.  Day and time are flexible as of now.  If you might have an interest let me know, would love to get a second group under way!

Will post a few pics later in the week of some of the Barn Sale items.

Make plans to join us next week!

From the Lane,

Sharon

The House.....

on the Lane!

I look at this picture and am still amazed at the green grass we have!!  I know that probably sounds silly but we had so much sand and I really thought I'd fight that sand well into the fall.  

Thanks to our great landscape guy, Randy Heckman of Heckman and Son Landscaping and Lawn Care.....we have GRASS...green, green, GRASS!  Lots of rain and watering was a help as well and I am thankful for all.

Now that the building, moving etc is behind us, for the most part, I am in hopes of getting back to business and definitely staying in touch more with all of you.  

Lots of fun things in the planning for the coming months....

from the Lane and the Farm!

Take good care,

Sharon

Oh dear me....

here I am again finding myself apologizing for my lack of posting news and updates!

My excuses are much the same as the most recent ones.....building, moving, family, moving, unpacking, moving!!  I think I can finally say, that for the most part....we are moved!

My goodness what a process, so glad we didn't wait until we were any older!!

I do continue to unpack and get things in place with lots of decisions yet on where to put what etc.  I will get there though!

I am also spending time working on getting things together for our July sale at the Farm.  We have so many great antique smalls, primitives, new shipments of candles, tobacco curtains, hand forged lighting, florals.....and more!!  I will share pics and give updates as we make progress with getting it all together!

We held our first stitchers class here on the Lane today and what a great time we had.  I have our next projects in the works with a block of the month project coming in the new year.  We are looking at adding at least one more class a month as interest is growing.  Please let us know if you might be interested, we would love to have you join in the fun!

I will be off on Friday to work my good friend Tilda's Estate Sale....a sale not to be missed!

Visit www.picturetrail.com/highbuttonshoe for all info and pictures

I am off now to see if I can get my album together of some of the pictures of our journey to the Lanehouse and some sharing of the inside as well.  As soon as it's ready I will remove the password...hopefully in just a bit.

www.picturetrail.com/yellowdoglane

I promise....you will hear from me soon!

Don't hesitate to give a shout out to me at anytime either :)

From the Lane,

Sharon

And the move begins......

with the approvals of all inspections including the occupancy yesterday, we are on the move!

Still lots of activity at the work site but outside for the most part.  

The irrigation is going in today and the walks and patio as well.  Plants and shrubs next but that will be my department and I'm looking forward to getting my hands in the dirt!

Internet Provider will also be here this morning to see if we're going to be able to pick up a signal, keeping my fingers crossed on that as we don't have a lot of options out here!  

Anyway, lots of happening and lots of boxes and small stuff on the move.  The big items will move on Saturday with the help of the boys, Chaddy, Addy, Scott, Mike and of course Wayne.  Trevor would love to be here but he's working in TX right now.  

Anyway enough of the move....I will have updates when it's done with some pics to share!

I wanted to tell you all about a really good "Garage Sale" coming up next week....

Yes, I said garage sale, but believe me, it's not just any old garage sale because it's at.....

HighButton Shoe ~ Patricia Byers!

For all the info visit her site at

www.picturetrail.com/highbuttonshoe

I can't wait to get there to see all she has!  

See you there :)

From the Farm.....

and moving down the Lane!

Sharon

A front door welcome.......

from the newest home here on the Farm!

We're almost there, lots of little jobs to take care of but in hopes of final inspections next week with the move happening on Saturday!

Once moved in I promise lots of pics so you can all see how things are turning out.....I know I have been promising pictures, and I do have many taken but just not organized and in an album yet.  I have spent countless hours at the Lane and it has left little time for anything other than the the things I have to do.  Like the hairstyling, school board, cooking, laundry...and I can't say cleaning with a straight face, if you could only see the Farmhouse, oh my goodness!!

We did get the first complete construction clean done at the Lane last weekend.  With the help of some great friends, Nancy, Terri, Elsa and Julie and of course my niece BillieJo, we were able to clean top to bottom with time for some fun to boot.  

Nancy came bearing a full course lunch, Terri with the music to clean by and Elsa and Julie with cleaning supplies....and all with smiles and energy! 

Billie came on Thursday and stayed through Tuesday and was such a huge help.

Nancy has helped more days than I can count....

Counting my blessings that I have such wonderful people in my life!

Also wanted to let you know that you'll most likely receive an update from the Lane as well.  I know I said I would be eliminating this site but there have been some changes so for the time being I will be continuing to post from the Farm as well as the Lane.  Some of the posts will be duplicates and some will not.  If you choose not to receive both or any you can do so by unsubscribing from this mailing.  Hoping you'll stay with us to see what's coming up!

Several sales/events in the planning for 2015.  The first one in July if we can be ready for it and the other dates aren't set yet.  We will have lots of great goods to share with you though....

that you can count on.  

Look for Fall from the Farm and Christmas too.....peaked your curiosity?

Stay tuned.....

From the Farm.....

and the Lane on the Farm :)

Sharon

p.s. Both of our emails are also good to use

saltboxfarm@yahoo.com or yellowdoglane@gmail.com

Ph # is 231-629-1385

Spring Break.....

and after looking at the date of my last post, I'm betting many of you thought I went off on break, never to return!

In my defense, I have been in "construction mode" for most of that time.  I have mastered (well, maybe I should say "learned") the skills of tiling and grouting.  I have also stained 1000 sq ft of wide plank pine, followed by three coats of poly....eleven doors, with stain and poly, pine cabinets painted, distressed and ready for stain.  Nanc helped me with the last two and Wayne was the muscle behind some of my grouting and both offered constant moral support as did my constant companion through it all, Sophie!

Seems I have dragged myself home every night the past month or more, wondering if I would make it to the shower and head to pillow on my own.  So far so good and the end of this mode is nearing.

Appliances will be delivered next Friday and lots of finishing will take place before then.

I have a PT album in the works with many pics to share of the construction adventure.  Will share the link with you when it's ready enough to show!

Speaking of "Spring Break".....I did have one....today!  Yes, just a day....a day away form the paint, stain, poly, drywall dust and all that goes along with it.  A day filled with chatter, laughter, antiques, good food, more chatter and lots more laughter....and the best part Friends!

Nancy and I were off early this morning to "Best Friends Antiques" in Blanchard, where it's always a joy to meet up with shopkeeper Diane and to view all of her wonderful wares.  Today was extra special as it was like old home week.  Everyone that walked through the door we knew or knew of.

Claudia & Sharon, Mary & Amy, Anne, Jo and Shelly....and of course my bestest Tilda and Myra.

Off soon to the restaurant with the latter two for that good food and a good dose of the chatter and laughter.  It was a most perfect day....didn't really notice the cold winds and rain mixed with snow on this dreary day of April.....  I was on spring break, finding treasures and warming my heart with good friends.  That was well enough to push the bad weather right away.

I will have to say though my thoughts went many times to my sweet friend Kay, who was supposed to accompany us but was feeling under the weather.....she was missed and hope this finds her feeling much better.

Who needs a Spring Break where it's warm and sunny with white beaches and blue waters when you can have a day like I had today?  I choose today!

And a little teaser before I bid you ado.....

Are you ready for a sale.....at the Farm.....Saltbox Farm?

Coming soon....stay tuned!!

From the Farm....heading for the Lane,

Sharon

A little Spring update......

Thursday March 5 ~ 7pm

www.picturetrail.com/yellowdoglane

Some handmades and a few other simple items to brighten your days into Spring!

This sweet little wool pillow will be amongst the offerings.....

hand stitched from a pattern by Primitive Gatherings!

Just a note to let you all know that I am working on getting all of you who requested to remain on our mailing list into a format so that I will be able to send from my email as well as from here on the site.  

I will let you know when I'm ready to start that and you will be given the opportunity to opt out of receiving either or both!  I know some of you might be receiving two of the same emails now as I also still send this from the Saltbox site.  I am in hope that by the next update I will have it all into one and it will all come from YellowDog.....possibly even the Lane!

We're getting closer ")

Check in and see what we have to offer tomorrow night @ 7pm

www.picturetrail.com/yellowdoglane

Almost from the Lane.....

Sharon

Happy March.....

but I'm still a bit baffled as to where February went!  

Our coldest February on record here in Michigan and I think the 4th coldest month ever recorded here in our area.....C O L D ! ! !

But....it is Michigan, and it was February....and now it's Michigan and it's March.....

let's hope for it to be at least a bit warmer!

Truthfully I looked and couldn't believe it had been half a month since I touched base with you all last....life is busy and my plate is a bit full is my excuse.

We are making steady progress towards our move to the Lane.  Walls are primed, ceilings are painted and the trim work will start going up this week with the painting of that to start next week.  Lights will be going up this week as well and the cupboards in the kitchen will be started.  

Hoping to start the flooring in the pantry, laundry and master bath as well.....lots happening!

I will share more pics with you all as soon as it looks like something worth sharing....right now it's all white!!

Wayne has been out of town/state working....Arizona, I know...how fair is that??  Just didn't work into the schedule this year for me to go for a visit with all that's happening, maybe next year.

He is on his way home and I have a list ready and waiting for him.....Sophie and I have been holding down the Farm for the past 2+ weeks and we're ready for the Big Guys return!

For any of you interested in the Spring issue of A Primitive Place magazine....

I have a few extras.  Email me at 

yellowdoglane@gmail.com if you might like one.

A reminder as well that I will be having a Barn Sale coming up....after the move of course but soon after is my hope.  BIG sale, lots of great items so stay tuned for that date as well as more to be added.

Thank you for your continued interest and support of us here at the Farm...soon to be Lane.

We appreciate knowing you have an interest in our world and all of the happenings here in the 

middle of the corn field!

We also love hearing from you so don't hesitate to post a comment or shoot us an email!

From the Farm,

Sharon

Brrrrr.......

and that's about enough said on that subject!!

Just stopping in and saying "hey" to all and passing on a bit of news......

For those of you following us here on the Lane, and the Farm as well you are aware of the designs I created last year in wool

"Season's and SaltGlaze"

Well......a major international  company who offers home decor and table top items has picked up two of my Season's designs.  The FallGlaze and the WinterGlaze.

Let's just say I'm just a bit more than excited over this all, I keep asking Wayne to pinch me just to make sure I'm not imagining it all!  I must also say that I am very humbled and thankful for this opportunity.  Sending a shout out to my friends, Pru, Addie and Cherry for their encouragement throughout the process.  I can't honestly say, I wouldn't have submitted the designs if not for the push these three great women gave me.  

I hadn't planned a trip to PA this year but once I got the news of the designs a very last minute decision was made to make a trip out to see the items set up in the showroom.  It also gave me the opportunity to hook up with Cherry and Addie....no Pru, unfortunately, and catch up on the past year.

I am busy now creating more designs for 2016 offerings and will keep my fingers crossed that they might like some of them enough to use.  I will be sure to keep you posted!  

Sharing the pictures of the items sent to me by Raghu.  These items will be for sale later this summer.  I will be listing places to purchase at a later date.  

The patterns for these designs as well as kits are available from 

YellowDog Lane, along with the SpringGlaze and SummerGlaze.

Contact us via email for more info.

Still at the Farm and getting closer to the Lane!

Sharon

p.s.  They are busy drywalling the house on the Lane these days...painting and some fun stuff next!

Slowly, but surely.....

the progress goes.  We spent several full days last week and the entire weekend getting the insulating done.  The drywall sheets were dropped and stacked yesterday.....

This pic is taken standing in the Gathering Room, Sophie is in the kitchen area

....and this one is also taken from the same room just looking down the short hallway to the guest bath and bedroom on the right and the master bed, bath and walk in to the right.  The enclosed area to the right in the forefront is our focal point of this room, the fireplace.  I think I am most anxious to see this done and aglow!

Drywall hangers are scheduled for tomorrow or Thursday and then the finisher.  Still lots to do but it is starting to look like something.  

I feel like I have been neglecting sending out updates, but along with all the happenings at the new house I have had several other things on my plate.  Some very exciting news that I will share with you in a few days or so.

Lots of BOE meetings and of course it's Basketball season so as the Coaches Mom I spend a lot of time polishing those bleachers!  

I had hoped for a small offerings update on the PictureTrail before Valentines Day but I don't see that happening....Easter for sure, and sooner if God willing and the creek don't rise!

Hoping all is well with all of you.....I miss seeing so many of your smiling faces and hearing of all that is happening in your world.  Would love some updates if you have the time.

I must add a "thank you" to sweet Kay......who keeps me in the loop and checks on me often.

From the Farm.....

on our way to The Lane!

Sharon