Good Cheer for the New Year 
The last week of 2008 .... it's hard to imagine that another year has passed so quickly. As you all know, I am a list maker, I started my morning with my beloved cup of java, grabbed a piece of paper and pen and created the list of all lists. My first intention was to get me through the week ... Holy Cats, I'll be busy until March! If you are a list maker you know what I did next.... I started a new list! The new list is my goals for today and whatever lingers for next week. You see, it's not just making the list ... it is the need to cross things off as you accomplish the tasks.... the true glory of the list.
I am fortunate because I get to make another list for the shop ... my LOVE. This week we will be wrapping up our 50% off sale on all Christmas. Condensing, cleaning, re-vignetting ... if that is even a word and then there is inventory. The true sign of year end.
I want to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of my customers - my friends - who have supported this dream for the past two years. 2008 was a landmark year for the Round Barn Potting Company and I thank You for being a part of my vision ....
1. Plan an outing at the Round Barn Potting Co.
2. Re-Create your space for Winter
3. End the year surrounded by loved ones
4. Celebrate the start of the new year - 2009
5. drink responsibly
6. Eat in excess
The last week of 2008 .... it's hard to imagine that another year has passed so quickly. As you all know, I am a list maker, I started my morning with my beloved cup of java, grabbed a piece of paper and pen and created the list of all lists. My first intention was to get me through the week ... Holy Cats, I'll be busy until March! If you are a list maker you know what I did next.... I started a new list! The new list is my goals for today and whatever lingers for next week. You see, it's not just making the list ... it is the need to cross things off as you accomplish the tasks.... the true glory of the list.
I am fortunate because I get to make another list for the shop ... my LOVE. This week we will be wrapping up our 50% off sale on all Christmas. Condensing, cleaning, re-vignetting ... if that is even a word and then there is inventory. The true sign of year end.
I want to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of my customers - my friends - who have supported this dream for the past two years. 2008 was a landmark year for the Round Barn Potting Company and I thank You for being a part of my vision ....
1. Plan an outing at the Round Barn Potting Co.
2. Re-Create your space for Winter
3. End the year surrounded by loved ones
4. Celebrate the start of the new year - 2009
5. drink responsibly
6. Eat in excess
Good humor ... for us in Minnesota, street drinking is not a problem.... it is too darn Cold.
Be Safe!
Our NEW hours start this week
Tue - Sat 10-5pm
Sunday 12-4pm
Closed Mondays
I admit this White Ironstone obsession to be a weakness. When I am out buying for the store white dishware, any size or shape, is the first thing to catch my eye. I immediately think, this will look great in my new vignette at the shop, but when I get home .... somehow my thoughts change to 
my reusable gift bags .... a big hit... free if you spend over $100.
I just want to remind everyone about the hours change: 
The store is decorated... my house is decorated.... why do I still feel so far behind schedule. Why, at this time of year is the list so long? Why is MOM Santa Claus? And if so....where are my
Love this vintage wagon...the wheels have the original rubber. Wouldn't it look great filled with fresh greens on the porch?
This vignette was fun to set up with the vintage child's dressing gown and my Bethany Lowe angel collection.
...some sparkle, some fresh greens, nature and some garden statuary....Perfection
Vignettes are changing as the product goes...... don't you love these Regal Sheep.
Amy from Whisperwood Cottage, Duluth. Her first trip to the Barn...."love the amount of JUNK mixed in with the new". Amy is all about Junk!!!
