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Sunday, September 28, 2008

Fall Opening 2008

By the Red Barn

Opening for the Fall/Winter Season

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11AM to 5PM

Although I’ve had a good summer….It will be good to see you all again.

I did yard and garden time that I had hoped for (although it’s like doing dishes, turn around and you need to do them again!)

Besides doing some quick trips to Bellingham: (to see my son, Bryce, help him paint his pad and just hang out) going to the Lavender Festival in Sequim, doing the Mountain View Lavender gathering with Ciscoe, becoming a great aunt (Now that made me feel older than turning 60!) Having lunch and dinner with girlfriends (my place and theirs), Taking my special buddy, Karl, to dinner for his 16^th birthday, Going to a Mariner’s game, playing pinochle; (I still want to put a poker party together) going to the Museum of History and Industry, watching the Olympics, going to the Puyallup Fair (It had been at least 5 years since I’d gone, the sites and smells brought back memories!) I managed to read some books, “World without End” (The sequel to my longtime favorite book of 20 years, “Pillars of the Earth), “Complaint Free World”, (inspirational), “A New Earth”, by Eckart Tolle (best thing I’ve done for myself in some time although I struggled through it with the tutorial on the web)

So, as you can see, it’s time to get back to work!!!! (Although I don’t really consider the shop work, it’s a pleasure!)

By the Red Barn is looking like autumn: The warm, glowing colors of the fall. We’ve got the Pashminas that you like so much with more on the way! More note cards in stock. Communicating with notes is such a personal thing to do. I just love getting a hand written something in the snail-mail sent by a friend or family member. As much as I’m an e-mail fan, it’s nice to hold that message in one’s hand. Fall and Seasonal items for decorating your homes are in abundance: acorn figurines, tealite holders, more Beanpod 100% soy candles, rusty signs with inspirational,fun words and phrases to mention a few.

I will be turning 60 during the month of October. (Woo Hoo!! My mom turned 87 in September, still going strong!)

I’ve decided to give a gift to my patrons and friends of “rolling back a price on 1 item a day’ during the month of October.

(You never know what I might pick!!!)

Please come by and help me celebrate a milestone in my own life by getting a bargain in your life!

I recently received this piece from friends: I like it!

When I was little, I used to believe in the concept of one best friend. And then I started to become a woman And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up, you will be shown the best in many friends One friend is needed when you're going through things with your partner. Another friend is needed when you're going through things with your parents. Another will sit beside you in the bleachers as you delight in your children and their activities. Another, when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be One friend will say, "Let's cry together," another Let's fight together," another, "Let's walk away together.” One friend will meet your spiritual need, another your shoe fetish, another your love for movies, another will be with you in your season of confusion, another will be your clarifier, another the wind beneath your wings. But what ever their assignment in your life, on whatever the occasion, on whatever the day, or wherever you need them to meet you with their gym shoes on and hair pulled back or to hold you back from making a complete fool of yourself: Those are the Best of friends. It may all be wrapped up in one woman, but for many, it's wrapped up in several.....one from 6th grade, one from high school, some from the college years, a couple from old jobs. On some days your mother. On some days your neighbor. On others, your sisters, cousins. And on some days, your daughters. So, whether they've been your friend for 20 minutes or 20 years, AND ONLY IF YOU'D LIKE TO, pass this on to the women who have been placed in your life to make a difference.

Please come by for a visit. If for nothing else than to visit and catch up!!!

Hope to see you soon.

Remember:

By the Red Barn

Opening for the Fall/Winter Season

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11AM to 5PM

Candace Anderson (Candy)

BY THE RED BARN

Wednesday to Saturday 11AM to 5PM

Call or e-mail if you need anything.

27761 108th Avenue SE

Kent, WA 98030

253-854-7375

BytheRedBarn@comcast.net

Website www.bytheredbarn.com

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Summer is here.

Hi Everyone!

We're closed for the season.

Please call if you're in deep desperation for a gift.

We'd love to accommodate you.

Thanks for the visits, laughs and joy you've brought to

By the Red Barn.

I love this piece sent to me by a friend.

We are facing tough times. This says a lot about how we can deal with the challenges facing us all:

THE HOT CHOCOLATE STORY

A group of graduates, well established in their careers, were talking at a

reunion and decided to go visit their old university professor, now retired.

During their visit, the conversation turned to complaints about stress in their

work and lives. Offering his guests hot chocolate, the professor went into the

kitchen and returned with a large pot of hot chocolate and an assortment of

cups-porcelain, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some

exquisite -- telling them to help themselves to the hot chocolate.

When they all had a cup of hot chocolate in hand, the professor said:

'Notice that all the nice looking; expensive cups were taken, leaving behind the

plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for

yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.

The cup that you're drinking from adds nothing to the quality of the hot

chocolate. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides

what we drink. What all of you really wanted was hot chocolate, not the cup;

but you consciously went for the best cups...

And then you began eyeing each others cups.

Now consider this: Life is the hot chocolate; your job, money and position in

society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life. The cup you

have does not define, nor change the quality of life you have. Sometimes, by

concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the hot chocolate we have.

The happiest people don't have the best of everything.

They just make the best of everything that they have.

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Thank creation for your

blessings in 2008. And enjoy your hot chocolate!

In July

Don’t miss a fun time at Mountain View Lavender Farm.

Ciscoe Morris from Channel 5 will be there: Saturday July 12, 2008

Go to the website:

http://www.mountainviewlavender.com

^{I had a wonderful time attending last year. Ciscoe is as cute as a bug, along with great tips and stories.}

^{It’s definitely worth the the drive out to Mountain View Lavender Farm}

^{They carry more than lavender.
Many unusual perennials and annuals, too….}

^{Plus a view and atmosphere that is priceless.}

With all of us not driving as much, we’re spending more time at HOME.

How about a Room Make-Over!

Let me help you re-invent your place.

We provide affordable service using YOUR OWN THINGS!

Make an appointment today. We’ll set something up!

Phone: 253-854-7375 or e-mail www.bytheredbarn@comcast.net

We can make your stuff feel new again.

Call for an appointment!

See you in the Fall!

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Hi People,

We made it through this interesting winter into spring.

New Spring Hours:

By the Red Barn

Wednesday Thru Friday

11AM to 6PM

Saturday 11AM to 4PM

GRADUATION is just around the corner.

Remember those Grads!

With the warmer weather, I’m looking forward to watching the flowers burst into robust bloom.

What a gift from these plants!

“In giving, we align ourselves with a perennial generosity.

Whether it is material resources, knowledge, wisdom or love,

Whatever we offer expresses the truth of our existence and, as such, is sacred.

And we, too, together with all things,

Are sacred from the very beginning and have never been separate from the universe of giving.

(Seattle Times ~ Eileen Kiera)

I finished planting the window boxes on the house recently. (Only about 2 weeks later than usual…..It has been COLD)

It’s a new lease on planting: I’m trying Million Bells. I’ve grown this plant before: it has been profuse.

I went with a multicolor mix which if it works will be beautiful. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

I’m a little stiff from the outdoor work yet it’s worth the future blossoms!

More Mushroom birdfeeder/Stakes feeders coming on June 2^nd! You can see a picture on the website. LOOK at SSS!

www.bytheredbarn.com

Great as Yard art and practical, too.

One customer bought one. I added a bow. She put it in a friends flower bed to

greet the friend when she got home! Nice surprise, huh?

I’m always more than happy to add a bow and ribbon to your gifts!

Please come by for those last minute school gifts for teachers, co-workers, etc.

We will find something!!!!!

From Willow Tree figures, Carson plates, Knock Knock stationery,

Seaside decorations, garden items, bath salts and more.

I went on a side trip in May. A friend, Thea, and I, went to visit our mutual friend, Jill, in Wenatchee.

Jill and her husband have retired over there. Fun stuff! My favorite type of get away.

No tedious planning. Basically, jump in the car, drive several hundred miles, talk your socks off with a friend,

meander coming and going, join friends for laughs and memories. Who could ask for more?

Well, I pulled a real doozie of a blunder in Wenatchee.

Jill, Thea and I were eating lunch at this funky restaurant called “Studebakers”. I was taking pictures right and left.

See some pictures on the website: www.bytheredbarn.com

This place was fascinating..

It was decorated in fifty’s and sixty’s style. ( Lot’s of pictures and doodads to bring back memories of times past.)

Anyway, I needed to use the loo.

I followed the signs to the restrooms. The first door was partially open.

I saw the letter “G” (as in GIRLS) out of the corner of my eye. My head is down and I’m going in. (Too much ice water)

So, I am carrying on with the picture taking,

I shot this crazy, bright colorful room. (Flames up the walls, red and yellow)

I went back to the table and said “You’re right, Jill. The bathroom is way cool”.

Then, I proceeded to show Jill and Thea the picture on my digital camera.

Jill gets silent. She says, “Candy, you went into the men’s bathroom!”

I rush back and to my surprise, the door said “Guys” not “Girls!

Well, we couldn’t stop laughing for some time!

If you go to the website: www.bytheredbarn.com

Go to the “Coming’s and Goings” page you can see two great men’s and woman’s bathrooms.

I totally recommend a drive to Wenatchee. The nationally, maybe world renowned, Ohme gardens are there.

Ohme Gardens Tourist Attraction Wenatchee, WA

It is worth the trip over the mountains if you like gardens, ponds, and rock formations. (The last time I was there, I was 8 months pregnant with my son, Bryce.

My recollection of that visit was that my equilibrium was not the best going up and down the rock stairs and paths)

There is quite an interesting history of how this garden on the side of the hill was formed. Give it a look.

Jill, Thea and I took an evening walk along the river. The artwork and sculptors were interesting and entertaining, too.

"Sculpture & painting

have the effect of teaching us manners

& abolishing hurry"

Ralph Waldo Emerson

In lieu of the economy and the dwindling of traffic (it does happens every year at this time, a little more in 2008) to the shop,

I will be closing By the Red Barn sometime in June. (Don’t panic…only temporarily)

We will re-open in the fall. (I’ll keep you posted) I so recognize the hardships we are all going through with the rising price of gasoline and food.

That most certainly has to come before the “treasures” we carry at By the Red Barn. So, I’ve made up my mind to savor the time off.

I intend to “enjoy” each “weed pulled and hole dug” in the garden. I will take pleasure sitting on the back deck by the “Friendship doors”

listening to the birds, reading and “being”. Please know I appreciate everyone that has come by in the last few months.

We are facing tough times so I am grateful for any patronage headed my way.

Thank you.

I’ll write again before I close.

If I don’t see you, have a wonderful summer.

ENJOY!

Candy

"My friends have made the story of my life."

~Helen Keller~

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