Halloween Event Items and Office Items for Sale! Pick up in Centreville, VA

For my Northern Virginia friends!

If you've been to my Halloween event, you've probably seen much of what I've posted.  For the last 10 years, I've held an annual Halloween event at a hotel and have been collecting items throughout that time. Some items I just bought last year, some I've had for a while and show more wear. I'll add the condition in each description. I've looked up the retail price of each item and basically, every item is way lower than 1/2 price!

If you're local, you can find the links to the online yardsales where I have these listed below:

HALLOWEEN PARTY FRIENDS! If anyone is interested in any of my Halloween Event decorations/items, I have most of them listed on three local online yard sales here on FB. Please let me know! I have about 23 items/lots/pairs up!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/534256973270580/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/387961321272670/permalink/1140280746040720/?sale_post_id=1140280746040720

https://www.facebook.com/groups/521500154556178/permalink/1338497339523118/?sale_post_id=1338497339523118

If you've been to my office, you'll recognize the pretty wings for sale on Craigslist and my wicker table/chest.  Links below:

Besides selling my Halloween stuff, I'm also selling my huge angel wings and wicker chest/table from my office.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/fuo/5780420628.html

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/fuo/5780420974.html

Just wanted to put the word out there!  If you can't see the items on the yardsales, you'll just need to request to be in the group.

Have a great evening!

Barb xx

September News and Updates

Hi everyone!

I hope you had an awesome summer!  As always, it just flies by.  I was kind of disappointed with this one as it was just SO incredibly hot.  No gym, no dog walks, in fact I didn't do much... just stayed inside as much as possible with the kids and fur babies.  Oh, and I made lots of new jewelry.  :)

I am SO glad the Reston market didn't work out - a blessing in disguise as I probably would have skipped most of them because of all the heat waves.  Bleh.   I know I'm not alone in saying that I can't wait for the cooler fall weather!

So, school is back in session for both boys.  One's at NOVA and one is a Junior in high school.  I'm trying to get used to keeping schedules straight, including the Madam's, so everything is scheduled around the family schedule, if that makes sense.  Getting more and more confusing.

I am still trying to line up some art festivals/fairs, but I will be at the South Riding Fall Festival on September 24 from 12 - 6pm.  If you're local, come by and see me!

Regarding readings, I have given up and opened my wait list again.  lol.  I explained in my newest website update and tried to copy it from my website to here but it didn't work.

You can read the update HERE.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Barb xx

Quick Update on Sessions

Hi everyone!

Thanks for your patience in waiting for a new wait list to open.  I am still trying to clear my first waitlist and have a few more people to schedule.  I have had quite a few people calling leaving their information and asking for an appointment, anyway.  I have written you all down, but  I simply cannot officially open another waitlist yet.  Please wait until I announce on here that I'm reopening my list.  I just want to be fair to everyone!

On another note, I will be booking in-person appointments only and am no longer conducting phone sessions.  Again, I will be sure to notify you here and on my website/FB when the list re-opens - hopefully in September sometime.  

*If you've already left your information, you're on the list to call.  

Thanks again for your patience!

Barb

Jammin' Java August 7 & Extending My Sale!

Hi there!

Just a real quick update to let anyone local know that I will be at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA on Sunday, August 7 from 2 - 8 selling my jewelry. This is a great venue (music, yummy food, bar, etc.) and the event not only supports the local art/music community, but proceeds from the ticket sales will be going to The Water Project!

The Water Project's efforts allow more time for children to get an education and creates time to make a living instead of spending hours fetching water, which creates a brighter future.  It prevents diseases from dirty water, improving health, and allows food to grow, which cuts down on hunger.

In order for me to be allowed to participate, I need to sell at least FIVE tickets which are only $5.00/ea, so please consider purchasing a ticket(s) online, helping an awesome cause, having some yummy food and meeting a bunch of artisans/musicians, etc!  I'll also have new pieces of my sterling silver hand made jewelry available for purchase!  :)

You can find out more information on The Water Project here.

Jammin' Java's site is here!

You can purchase tickets here!  

*PLEASE let me know if you've purchased tickets so I can let the organizer know, thank you!*

I've also extended my Fourth of July sale to Friday, so take advantage of that coupon code JULY4 soon if you like something from my shop!  If you use the coupon code at checkout, you get 15% OFF any piece!  

Click here for my Etsy shop!

Thanks for reading and hope to see some locals on August 7!  :D

Barb xx

Happy Fourth! Updates...

Happy 4th, everyone!
Around here, it's supposed to be a pretty soggy one, boo.  It's ok, though.  This year the hubs finally decided not to do bigger fireworks, or really any at all.  It really bothers the dogs, especially Sam, so the last few years I've stayed in with them to calm them down.  This year will be another game night for the boys, possibly a little grilling and chillaxing.  :)

SALE!
With July 4th, comes a.... SALE!  I've added 12 new pieces of jewelry (some left over from the Reston market as explained below), so there's a variety of prices available.  All you need to do is add coupon code JULY4 in the box at checkout and get 15% off your order!  This applies to ANY piece in my shop, so if you've been eyeing something, get it cheaper!  Yay!

Click here to go directly to my Etsy shop!

Happy Anniversary, Sammy!
One of my "facebook memories" popped up and it was a video from July 1, 2012.  It was of Sam the day we brought him home from Jackie's house.  The video shows Sammy as a pup of 12 weeks jumping all over Maggie trying to chew on her ears.  Maggie was all over him, too, and we were so worried she'd hurt him.  Flash forward to 70 lb Sam today!  Dog of steel, for sure!  :)  Happy adoption day, Sam!

Reston Market
Thanks to everyone who came out to see me at the Reston market.  It was so good to see all of you and such a surprise!  Unfortunately, this turned out to be something we no longer wanted to do.  The last time we were there, the husband and wife organizers were ridiculously rude and demeaning to us about where and when we were to set up.  Very unorganized.  I spent a good amount of money to receive a "reserved" space and never received it... instead we were talked down to and made to feel like idiots, especially by the husband.  So, we told them we wouldn't be back and asked for a refund.  Two weeks later, we received it, thank goodness, but it was a very uncomfortable situation, for sure.  Wouldn't recommend it, local jewelry peeps.

Future Markets
The fall seems to be "the" time for craft and art festivals, so that's what I'm shooting for, but so far I'll be exhibiting my jewelry at the following events:

-Jamming Java, Vienna, VA - August 7 from 2 - 8pm.  This event also benefits The Water Project

-South Riding Fall Festival - South Riding, VA - September 24 from 12 - 6.

-W.T. Woodson Holiday Happenings - Fairfax, VA November 5 - 10am - 3pm.

 More to come, hopefully!

Mediumship News
I really doubt I'll be having a Halloween Event this year... I just haven't had the time to find a new place, and it's a serious amount of work to put on.  Still thinking about it, though.  I am considering a small 25 person event, but again I need to find a new place.  If you know of anything, please let me know!  :)

I will be holding a Psychic Development Workshop sometime in the fall, so if you're interested, please contact me to let me know.  I'm thinking mid-October or so.

As far as my wait list is concerned, I'm slowing moving through it and will be making more calls to book for August very soon.  Those who have expiring gift certificates, don't worry about it.  I'll be calling soon and will get you in even if it's after the expiration date.

Thank you to everyone on my wait list for your patience!  :)

I think that's it for now!  Happy 4th of July.  Have a safe one!

~Barb xx

Wait List Update

Hi everyone!

So, my wait list has become pretty long and unfortunately I've decided that I really need to close the list for a while to catch up.

*If you've left your information prior to today (6/1/16), you are already on the list and I'll call soon.  My next batch of calls will be mid-late June.

I'm hoping to re-open the list in August or September and be sure to notify you via my website, this blog and my facebook page, so please check back soon!

Again, if you're looking for a session sooner, you may want to consider Lisa Boslett who is one of my former students and has opened her own practice in Chantilly (my office mate, too). 

Thanks so much for your patience!

~Barb xx

HOT Reston Market TOMORROW and quick update

Hi there!

Just a quick note that if you're in the Virginia area, I will be selling my jewelry at the Reston Market at Lake Anne in Reston, VA tomorrow from 9 - 1.  It's a really pretty area with lots of vendors, including a farmers market in the front parking lot.  They even have a brewery, which is where my husband will be for some of the time, haha.

I've been working hard in the last two weeks and have added new bracelets, earrings and necklaces!  My prices range from only $5 to $140, so lots to choose from!  :)

We will be near the water under either a blue or green tent, so come by and say HI!  Oh, and please don't judge... if you see a tall redhead running around screaming and flailing her arms in the air and dripping with sweat, it's just me.  Bees and heat = very uncomfortable melting Barb.  Doing outside shows is not my thing, but I have to do it.  I'll have my mint bee repellent handy, too!

Update on sessions:
My wait list has become super long.  I'm so honored and grateful that so many of you want to have a session with me, so thank you.  :)  This said, I may need to close the list for a while to catch up and possibly re-open it in the fall.  I'm not sure about this yet, so if you're interested, go ahead and leave your info at 703.474.2227 and I'll add you to the list.  If you're looking for a session sooner, consider Lisa Boslett who is one of my former students and has opened her own practice in Chantilly (my office mate, too).

Again, if you've called and left your information, you ARE on the list and I'll be contacting you as soon as space opens up.  Thanks so much for your patience!

Ok!  Back to packing my display up.  If you're in the area, come by and say hi tomorrow!  :)

~Barb xx