You are cordially invited to Bella Rustica. See you there!

Lin - "So, will you come and do this?"

Me - 'tap tap'... this thing can't be on... "Are you SURE you have the right person?!"

Lin - "YES!"

Me - "Well, ok then, eh?! Let's JUNK!"

Ohhhh man. Is the US of A ready for yet ANOTHER visit from a humidity freaked out Canadian? YOU BETCHA! But it's a little more than that.

I'm going to be a guest at Bella Rustica Vintage Barn MarketPlace! As in, on a stage and everything.... Ohhhh goodness.

So... hmm... what can I teach or talk about?

Well, maybe I'll host a workshop on how I make old signs...

No wait! Maybe I'll build something cool like a toolbox and get some volunteers on board. Yeah...

(new here? you can see all my work HERE)

I got it! Maybe some beginner photography staging tips.
Or a little junk staging challenge. 

Working with tools...  

A little blog chat? 

An inspiring story or 2?

Know what? It's gonna be a surprise. But it's going to be FUN!!! 

Word also has it there'll be a few of your fav bloggers in town at the same time so we're planning on doing something together on stage. Update coming soon!

What is Bella Rustica?

Bella Rustica is a vintage show that transpires once a year in Tennessee. Venders from all over the Southeast come on over and pull out all the stops, creating a fun event of junk, food, music and just a great 'ol time.

When

Sept 28 29 30, 2012! 

It's a big 3 day event!

Where

Bella Rustica is taking place at the amazing, historic Milky Way Farms.

Set in rural Pulaski, Milky Way Farms is on 1000 acres of gentle rolling hilled gorgeousness. And the drive out is much the same. 

I was pretty much there a month ago and was not ready to come home. So don't wake me up if this is a dream, because I'm soooo not done with the sweet folks, sweet tea, funnel cake, grits and talking trees. I've yet to see a firefly.

Hear that Lin? I AM STAYING UNTIL I SEE A FIREFLY. So someone better fake one if they've gone out for the year.

These amazing barns have been here for decades. They've been lovingly restored and are open to hosting events year around. The vintage show is going to take place in what's referred to as The Show Barn. I want to LIVE in that.

Imagine if you will, tables filled up to the rafters with the most amazing vintage must haves. In a real barn! Check out those stone walls and rafter beams. Talk about atmosphere.

Here's a taste on what Bella Rustia looked like last year. If you don't think you can come, be prepared. These photos will have you asking Santa for your gift early and you'll be looking for a friend to pull a Thelma and Louise style road trip! (with a much better ending)

Photos by Autumn Lynn Photography

Yeah. No kidding. That's just a real good time waitin' to happen!

Why

So here's the best part on why this has all come about.

Bella Rustica is a really cool and today kinda way to raise funds for Agape, a Tennessee based organization that offers support and placement for foster and adoptive families.

My own son is adopted, so I get it. I know about the struggles of waiting for years to have a child, and what it feels like to have that special day finally arrive.

But then there's the adoptee parent's side. They also need a huge amount of support to come to terms with making the right choice. And let's not forget about the foster option.

It truly takes a village of wonderful supportive folks to make placing a child happen.  I just truly couldn't be happier to be a part of this cause. It just fits.

I'm not doing this alone. My travel expense were donated by HomeTalk, a community for sharing all things home and DIY with pro help on board. For free! Have you been for a visit? Come on over! Warning: you might not leave.

Thank-you for your big hearts, Hometalk! This is so amazing.

So I am offering my time for free for a week to help prepare and take part in this event. 

So why me? Well, I asked that too. And Lin said I was the right one for the job. I loved junk, I loved making stuff with it, she knew I was into inspiring others and the cause fit like a glove. So, let's do it! Will you come too?

Because dag nab it, when else can I meet you? This would be so awesome! This round it's all ABOUT meeting you! I'll be there for 3 days, so why not come on out, bring your friends and join us while supporting an awesome cause?

If you feel like talkin' junk, nattering about blogging, downing some great food and don't mind the odd eh tossed into your y'all,

COME. ON. DOWN!

Bella Rustica Vintage Barn Marketplace

520 Milky Way Drive,

Pulaski, Tennessee

{ Sept 28-30, 2012 }

Fri, Sat 10-6

Sun 12-6

 Approx Funky Junk workshop times:

 Friday 1pm and 4pm

Sat 11am and 4pm

Sunday 3:30

100% admission fees are going towards Agape.

There will also be some fundraising events inside the gates.

If you'd like to donate something or volunteer, please contact

Linda at 

llindley@agapenashville.org

Volunteer info HERE

Help spread the word with a poster HERE

More on Agape HERE

Donate direct to Agape HERE

So... wanna come?!

http://www.bellarustica.org/

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Let's help the cause!