Its June....Really?

Hello Everyone.

Its been awhile since my last blog, but lots of things have been happening as well. Like bad weather and no open doors! So, I thought I would touch base and get your feedback on a few ideas.

First have you noticed that there are a lot of thrift stores springing up along MLK Jr. and in Portland Oregon in general? I have, and each time I think you have to be quick these days. So, I've been rethinking my wonderful, but not competitive little shed/shop.

So, I've got a couple of questions for you.

1. Would you subscribe to a monthly online Portland Thrift Store Finder and information on estate sales?

2. Do you use on-line websites to purchase vintage or used items? Such as

• Vintage Handmade Quilts
• Comforters
• Ethnic Fabrics
• Mexican Blankets
• Baskets

I'd love to get your thoughts and share them, as I rethink my approach to a resale idea. In the meantime I will continue to send featured items via my blog and a new etsy store for the vintage bedding starting next month.

And, I'd like to give Sheri Mason business "Links to Your Heart" a plug. You can now find Sheri's items at the Dreamers Marketplace on MLK and Knott. You can still find her online at linkstoyourheart.blogspot.com or linkstoyourheart.etsy.com

And thank you all for your continued SUPPORT!

SPRING SALE! Saturday March 20!

Spring is HERE!

Stacey Drakes Resale Shop will OPEN!

Saturday March 20, 2010

Stop by on Saturday, March 20 from 8 to 4 and take a look. I've added several pictures to give you an idea of what you could find! I look forward to seeing my friends.

I plan to have wine and beer, so you can enjoy a little light refreshment, mingle and buy, buy, buy!

Call me at 503.284.4972 or just come on by at

3969 NE Grand Avenue, one block east of MLK, corner of Shaver.

FABRICS, HANDMADE QUILTS, MEXICAN BLANKETS,

ETHNIC TEXTILES, WEAVINGS

BASKETS, VINTAGE SUITCASES, SMALL FURNITURE ITEMS

AFRICAN DOLLS, CLAY POTS

Stacey Drake's Resale Shop

3969 NE Grand Avenue

Portland Oregon 97212

503.284.4972

Hope to see you here!

February is Here and So Is Valentine Day!

Sheri Mason, a local and established artist in Portland Oregon and owner of Links to Your Heart has been creating artwork since she was a young child. With Links to Your Heart you can send Sheri your favorite photos of loved ones, family, and friends and she will incorporate them into quality handmade jewelry pieces which include bracelets, necklaces and charms. Great ideas just in time for Valentine Day! http://www.linkstoyourheart.etsy.com/ .

I asked Sheri how she got started in the arts and she told me that "in grade school I was very involved with arts and crafts. One of the schools I attended would actually involve academic study during the day and arts and crafts all afternoon. We learned traditional and non-traditional crafts, Batik was something I really enjoyed. I guess pursuing silk painting in later years was because of my interest in fabric and the dye resist method." She was also encouraged by her mother, who was also artistic, to carve, knit, crochet, whatever focused her and her siblings minds in a positive direction. Quilting and sewing came at the age of 11...and whatever else caught her fancy.

When I first met Sheri, 15 years ago, she was selling her handmade painted silk scarves and polymer clay jewelry at Portland's Saturday Market and to local shops in Portland. Sheri loves being creative and looks forward to a time when she can follow her passion and create more sculptured based artwork in the future. You can also find Sheri at the famous Alberta Street Last Thursdays.


Check her out and support a local woman owned business!!!! http://www.linkstoyourheart.etsy.com/.