Gypsy Trader

GOOD WINTER MY FRIENDS!

2011-12-22T06:13:00.000-08:00

May your bills always be paid,
May your hearth always be warm,
May your pantry always be full, and
May your heart always be at peace!

Good Winter!

No Shopping Christmas

2011-12-06T06:16:00.000-08:00

Summer's Bounty

2011-09-14T06:27:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhh, the decadence!

To place an entire bowl of freshly picked tomatoes on the dinner table and eat every last one of them!

FLEA MARKET SAT SEPT 3rd 9-3

2011-09-02T06:58:00.000-07:00

AWPPW Hall

724 15th Ave

Longview, Washington

Sat. Sept. 3rd 9-3

Closing out ALL Summer Clothing & Much More

Super Deals

Don't miss this one!

SALE THIS SATURDAY

2011-08-30T07:09:00.000-07:00

SALE - THIS SAT - $5 Closeout price - 10 available

These are last seasons garden flags, designed and handmade by me.

They are made of all natural biodegradeable materials.

I fashioned them after the Tibetan Prayer Flag idea;

"Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags do not carry prayers to gods, a common misconception; rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all pervading space. Therefore, prayer flags are thought to bring benefit to all."

SATURDAY SEPT 3rd 9-3

AWPPW HALL Longview WA

WARM

2011-08-27T08:26:00.000-07:00

It's warm, warm, warm here! Charging my (human) batteries in the daily sun.
Woke up this morning to the sound of the well pump, still on after turning it on yesterday for 2 hours to water the thirsty plants. Little worried about that, dry well, hot pump ... what the ? The little air conditioner has been turning itself off the last 2 nights and the cable stays on even after I turn it off ..... hmm ... I'm gonna write it off as mercury retrograde finally ending and hope for the best.
Have you been out picking Blackberries yet ? They're big, ripe and sweet around here.
I've got Kombucha brewing in the kitchen and still trying to perfect the flavor.
Getting ready for the flea market on Sept 3rd.

And I'll leave you with this;

GYPSY SONG

2011-08-07T16:09:00.000-07:00

The wind whistles over the heath,
The moonlight flits over the flood;
And the gypsy lights up his fire,
In the darkness of the wood.
Hurrah!
In the darkness of the wood.

Free is the bird in the air,
And the fish where the river flows;
Free is the deer in the forest,
And the gypsy wherever he goes.
Hurrah!
And the gypsy wherever he goes.

~ a gorgio gentleman speaks.

Girl, wilt thou live in my home?
I will give thee a sable gown,
And golden coins for a necklace,
If thou wilt be my own.

~ gypsy girl.

No wild horse will leave the prairie
For a harness of silver stars;
Nor an eagle the crags of the mountain,
For a cage with golden bars;

Nor the gypsy girl the forest,
Or the meadow, though gray and cold,
For garments made of sable,
Or necklaces of gold.

` the gorgio.

Girl, wilt thou live in my dwelling,
for pearls and diamonds true?
I will give thee a bed of scarlet,
And a royal palace, too.

~ gypsy girl.

My white teeth are my pearlins,
My diamonds my own black eyes;
My bed is the soft green meadow,
My palace the world as it lies.

Free is the bird in the air,
And the fish where the river flows;
Free is the deer in the forest,
And the gypsy wherever he goes.
Hurrah!
And the gypsy wherever he goes.

HERBS Partners in Life

2011-07-11T08:07:00.000-07:00

Good Summer Reading !

BURNT OFFERINGS

2011-07-08T08:24:00.000-07:00

INCENSE OF THE WEEK

Walked into a cool little book shop slash coffee house slash community center .....

( when off on one of my little road trips ..... )

the mysterious resinous scent hit me like a long lost knowing,

bought a couple boxes of incense, a robust organic coffee and a used Marija Gimbutas book,

( cuz I support people and small businesses I value, in communities that make me comfortable when I visit ).

I've been enjoying the scent for weeks and

wanted to share it with you!

HAPPY 4TH !!!

2011-07-04T08:17:00.000-07:00

HOUSE AND YARD ON WHEELS

2011-07-02T05:10:00.000-07:00

"Back in 1930, Modern Mechanix reported on Charles Miller, of Portland, OR, who was rambling around the nation in a homemade mobile-home that included a plot of grass from his beloved hometown. "

LET'S MIX IT UP!

2011-07-01T15:39:00.000-07:00

This is my Vitamix 4000.

Another new addition to my arsenal of healthy eatin' kitchen tools.

I saved so much money buying a used Vitamix that I could afford buying the new Excalibur.

What would have cost me $800 for both came out to $350.

I did my research and waited until I was sure.

Now it's time to start makin' yummy foods full of healthy ingredients.

Morning Date with 9 trays of Fun

2011-06-30T05:19:00.000-07:00

Look what Fed Ex brought to my door .... yipee!!!

This morning I'm getting started on making natural snacks and treats in

my new fancy schmancy Excalibur food dehydrator.

MISTY MORNING

2011-06-28T09:57:00.000-07:00

Warm wet misty weather, strong coffee with cream (full fat real cream) ......

Spending my morning going through the stacks and piles of books I've collected over time, especially set aside with you in mind.

I find myself on facebook more than the blog these days so feel free to hop over there to check in from time to time.

It's been a more introspective summer than I anticipated. The weather keeps me indoors more than usual.

But, you're always on my mind.

How is life in your neck of the woods ?

Kelso Spring Fling 2011

2011-06-17T16:04:00.000-07:00

KELSO SPRING FLING

SATURDAY JUNE 18th

10 - 4

70+ vendors, food, music

Come see us in Downtown Kelso under the Allen Street Bridge

rain and shine, we'll be there !

Hope you will too !!!

Takin' a Break an Goin' Junkin'

2011-05-27T07:05:00.000-07:00

A little R & R for this gypsy.
No markets.
I'm goin' junkin'.

If you're in this neck of the woods, you might wanna go too !

28 Mile Garage Sale on The Longbeach WA Penninsula ~ World's longest garage sale
Packwood Flea Market ~ the biggest flea market in Washington State

HOW MUCH PLASTIC ?

2011-05-26T06:12:00.000-07:00

Under the Old Cedar Tree

2011-05-25T12:20:00.000-07:00

... lies a patch of lemonbalm ready for a first harvest. (cleavers too) While the rains come down all around, it's warm and dry under the outstretched arms of the Old Cedar.

LEMON BALM - Melissa officinalis

(click on the botanical name for some common uses)

I frequently sell starts from my lemon balm patch at markets.

Lemon balm is a vigorous plant.

Always harvest before it blooms, for tea.

Only pick the best leaves for drying, compost the rest.

2011-05-24T06:32:00.000-07:00

What can one write on a blog when the whole world seems to be upside down ?

In my little spot of western Washington, it's wet and cold and green. The Columbia River is spilling over her edges, full of debris, swift and dangerous. The birds are loud and busy. Flowers burst open, spring growth is abundant. I feel lucky to have a cold that keeps hanging on and forever rain as my only complaints.

The people who suffer eartquakes, radiation, widespread flooding, tornadoes, war - it weighs heavy ....

HERBAL TEA FOR THE COMMON COLD

2011-05-18T06:49:00.000-07:00

GYPSY'S COLD & FLU TEA

Combine equal amounts of yarrow, elderflower and peppermint.

Infuse one teaspoon of the dried herb mixture in one cup of hot water for 10 minutes.

Drink three cups a day.

You will find this a very effective remedy when you begin drinking at the first signs of a cold.

GYPSY TRADER ; Show schedule for May

2011-05-03T07:02:00.000-07:00

MAY 2011

FLEA MARKET THIS SATURDAY MAY 7

@ Longview's AWPPW Hall

724 15th Ave

9-3

Free Admission, free parking, indoors.

This is a fun event and the last one at this location until the first Saturday in September.

I've accumulated a lot of new treasures, decor, clothing, baskets, cases, books.

Show up earlier in the day.

Bring your friends, curiosity and cash.

KELSO POWWOW SATURDAY MAY 26

@ Kelso High School

Noon to 9

Free Admission, free parking, indoors and outside if weather permits.

26th Annual Powwow "for the children"

This thing runs on Indian Time, so just show up, do some shopping, eat some food, watch some dancing and/or join in, make some friends, run into old friends - a nice all day affair.

I'll be bringing natural fiber clothing, tapestries, herbs, resins, grasses, smudges, pouches, crystals, books ..

... whatever fits in the gypsy wagon.

And a Sat and/or Tues Inbetween

YOU MAY FIND ME

@ Cowlitz Community Farmers Market

from 9-2

selling plants and herbs

and handmade goods.

** if and when this changes, I'll post updates here on this blog and on facebook.

The Lusty Month of May Is Here, Hooray !!!

2011-05-01T11:15:00.000-07:00

FREEDOM

2011-04-20T11:07:00.000-07:00

"The only way to deal with an un-free world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion."
- Albert Camus

We're Headed For Our Local Farmers Market Today

2011-04-09T05:53:00.000-07:00

Look for our booth @ The Cowlitz Community Farmers Market. Located in the field across from the fairgrounds on Tuesdays & Saturdays from now until October .
9-2
Longview WA
ALL Handmade & Homegrown.

After Market Comments

2011-04-03T08:45:00.000-07:00

Crazy weather & we still had fun ! Good seeing you all ! I'm already planning and scheming for the next show and dreaming of warmer days and outdoor markets !