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Guess Who’s Coming to the Barn!!!!! (And Weekend Mis-Happenings)

May 13, 2013 by Cassie 31 Comments

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Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and a wonderful Mother’s Day!  My weekend did not quite go as planned….

Thursday afternoon I came down with a migraine that came and went for 3 days and finally went Sunday morning.  It put a damper on much of my plans.  I would think it was on its way out, and then boom, it would hit me again.  I missed Family Fun night as well as a pizza night with friends because of it, but THANK GOODNESS it did not bother me for the Color Run!

Saturday morning, my friend Kerry’s husband, Brian, drove me, our friend Deirdre, and Kerry’s whole family to Baltimore so the women could participate in the Color Run, aka The Happiest 5k on Earth!  We were all pretty excited about it and had signed up as soon as we could since it fills up so fast, and they even fill it to the max!  The announcer said we were “25,000” strong!”  I was thrilled because I was also meeting up with my good friend, Andi, who I had not seen in a while, and also Sarah (my business partner and friend) and her husband and Brooke (who I know through Sarah) and her husband!  Unfortunately it was SO chaotic that I didn’t get to meet up with Sarah, but I was able to find Andi!  Here we are before the run (pardon the squinty faces, but the sun was in our eyes for the short time it was out!)

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Andi, Kerry, Deirdre, Me

 And here we are after the run!  Let me tell you how awesome these neon sweatbands were…. We were the only group I saw with them and it made finding one another a cinch!

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On our way back to the car it was raining… We wanted to get a picture of Kerry’s boys and Deirdre noticed the reflection in the building so we snapped this fun picture…

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And now for a bit of honesty about the color run…. Was it the happiest 5k on earth?  Well, I suppose if you enjoy waiting 30 minutes for a porta potty because there are 12 per 25,000 people, and then follow that by standing in a huge group waiting to run and running 45 minutes after the actual race start time, and then having to dodge and weave because there are so many “roadblocks” as my friend termed them…. aka, people walking in groups and not paying attention to people running trying to get by!  On the plus side, the color was fun, and dressing silly was fun, and spending time with friends the BEST.  And I know that this race benefited an awesome charity which helped Cora, so I am glad they made lots of money for it!  BUT, I wish it had been better organized and that you ran according to your pace so you didn’t have to weave and dodge people and cut people off!  I probably covered 4 miles if you consider all the weaving!
Oh, and let me tell you that the blue stains pretty good…. I had to scrub scrub scrub in the shower… all the dust had fallen and settled and I had a very berry blue derriere! 😉  I don’t know if I will do it again.  But I am signed up for a winery run in August followed by a tasting…. now that sounds like it was made for me!

Sunday of course was Mother’s Day and we had plans to hit the stores for refrigerator, hood, sink, faucet, and shelving shopping as well as grocery shopping.  We were looking forward to doing all of this as a family, and then coming home to work in the yard together.  BUT, this guy woke up with a nasty stomach bug….

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He threw up all day, but by the evening was seeming like he was on the mend.  He is taking the day off school to refuel and recharge.  So instead of going on with our plans we divided and conquered.  Chris ran all the errands while I stayed at home and weeded and planted and painted and chatted with Emmy and periodically checked on Sawyer.  Chris also had to finish mowing our lawn which had been rained out the other day.  Emmy took the opportunity to hitch a ride…

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And I admired my peonies, which will soon bloom!

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So enough about my weekend, I have some BIG NEWS for you!  This coming weekend is our monthly barn sale at the Stylish Patina Barn, and we have an amazing, talented, sweet, beautiful, creative like no other guest for you!  She has just written a book, Furniture Makeovers…
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… and will be at the barn signing Friday from 10-12!!!!!!  It’s Barb Blair from Knack Studios!
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If you are in town for the Lucketts Spring Market, stop by the barn Friday morning! We will have copies available for purchase if you don’t already have one.  If you have not yet met or heard of Barb (remove the rock from which you are living under!) you must check her out!  She is the furniture guru who I have followed for the longest time and I am always amazed by her creativity and style.  She is also one of the most genuine people I have met-  a kindred spirit and a beautiful soul.  I am so excited to have her at the barn!  She will be arriving Thursday, and I get to take her and her family to downtown Frederick and hang out for an evening before the barn sale.  I can’t wait!!!!!!  I hope if you are in town, you will come by and see her!

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  1. Julia Konya says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Hope Sawyer will be back to normal today. Poor little guy. Stomach bugs are the worst!
    And once again I wish I would live closer. I’d love to meet Barb Blair.

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  2. miss flibbertigibbet says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Sounds like one of your busy weekends as usual!my daughter ran the Color race here last weekend…it’s her second time and no complaints so I guess it’s a bit better organized! Still fun though! I hope to get to Lucketts on Sat (fingers crossed)we’ll see! you’re not in Fredericksburg are you?

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  3. [email protected] says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:42 am

    You ran and had fun! Good for you! Glad your headache is gone. Poor little guy, hope he feels better.

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  4. Michelle Scheibe says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    I should have warned you that the Color Run isn’t so good for actual running.

    Hope Sawyer is on the mend!

    I really do need to move closer…

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  5. Stiltskin Studios says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    hey squirrely girl :0) I was at the bookstore, lamenting that I couldn’t find anything terribly interesting…then I stumbled on Barb’s book! Kenny laughed at me for buying a furniture painting book, but I did discover a new product I wanted to try… After Wash! Have fun at the book signing :0)

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  6. Jesse Bodine says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I hope Sawyer is back to feeling like his normal self today! So happy you were still able to get out and do a little bit of gardening. For me, it isn’t Mother’s Day unless I can get some planting/gardening in! I usually cannot wait until then to officially plant, but I love sprucing everything up. I was just telling Sam that I would love some peonies! Where are yours located in terms of your house? Sam was worried about all the ants. But they are so gorgeous!!! And they remind me of my grandmother so I’m hoping he will give me the go ahead! 😉 Jesse

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  7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Hope you and Sawyer both have a chance to regroup today!

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  8. pam {simple details} says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Looks like you all had a great time despite the inconveniences! Hope Sawyer is up and at ’em soon!

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  9. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Poor Sawyer 🙁 looks like you had a great time with friends at the run! Of course, minus the porta-potty parts. Bleh…

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  10. Bliss says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    I’m still shaking my head about the porta potty shortage. Especially thinking about how many times some folks might need them… that is a lot of time spent standing in line.

    Bliss

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  11. Dear Emmeline says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    poor Sawyer. 🙁 hope he’s feeling better today!

    I really hope I can make it on Friday. I want to pick up one of Barb’s books and meet her! Do you know if the books for sale there will be the same price as Amazon? I was thinking of ordering mine online but if it costs the same at the barn then I’ll just wait and see if I can make it in.

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  12. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    that pic in the rain is priceless – love it! hope your little man is feeling better today – hate it when they are sick at this time of year

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  13. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    I love Barb’s furniture. She did a yellow chair with some ship fabric a while back that is still one of my favourite pieces to date. And too bad about the colour run! I am signed up to do one in July – it’s a different organization, so I hope it’s not as chaotic as yours. But still…it looks like you managed to have a bit of fun 🙂
    Hope Sawyer is feeling better soon! I haven’t had enough faith in the weather yet to buy my flowers, but hopefully this weekend (with all of the other crazies on May long weekend!).

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  14. amber-wills says

    May 13, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    I saw this announcement of facebook, but still AHHH it’s so cool. Wish I could go and get a book signed!

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  15. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    May 13, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I’ve heard that same thing about the color run, but glad you ladies were able to enjoy it anyway. 🙂 What a weekend!

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  16. [email protected] says

    May 13, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    Exciting Cassie! I just read a review of that book and added to my buy list. How fun! xo Kristin

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  17. 17 Perth says

    May 13, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Migraines are the worst! And poor sawyer! So jealous about the color run–I need to find one into area! And “botlenecking” in road races is the worst!

    And Cassie—congratulations!! That is amazing that she is coming to your shop!! Very exciting!!

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  18. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    May 13, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    Glad Sawyer is feeling better. The race sounded like fun with a little chaotic flair! The Wine Run sounds fantastic!!
    Good luck next weekend. It will be a huge success, I am sure!!!!

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  19. Pudel-design says

    May 13, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Oh, your poor boy, hope he is better soon!
    Thank you for your lovely comment Cassie;)
    Love Barbs blog! Would like to meet her in person too;)
    Love and hugs
    Lydia

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  20. Miss Charming says

    May 13, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    It sounds like an eventful weekend! The color run sounds like fun. What a great thing to do with friends.

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  21. Ali Richardson says

    May 13, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    LOVE YOU!!!!! That is all. xo

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  22. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Hope the blue has faded by now 🙂

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  23. The Bold Abode says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Oh gosh! Poor Sawyer!!! I hope he’s better today.

    I WISH I could come to the barn sale! I’d love to meet Barb! Darn Music Showcase… {the boys are playing together as a band.. it’s going to be so fun!!!}

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  24. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    May 13, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    I love Barb!! so jealous! Hope the blue is off your bum, Sawyer is feeling better, and that stinking migraine is gone for good!
    Onward!
    xo Heidi

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  25. Vintage Prairie Style says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    cassie i’m so sorry to hear about your long-lasting migraine and sawyer’s tummy bug. sounds like you had quite a weekend.
    keya

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  26. Kelly says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Yay, sounds like a fun event! Wish I could be there!

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  27. Dana Frieling says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:04 pm

    Hope your smurf bootie is a little less smurfy today. hee! hee! Hope Sawyer’s 100% back to normal too.

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  28. Allison says

    May 14, 2013 at 1:19 am

    I am so sorry Sawyer was sick. Hope the little guy is on the mend today! Sounds like a fun day you had running for a great cause with your friends. Barb is super talented and how wonderful to be able to be at her book signing.

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  29. [email protected] says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:23 am

    LOL…I was on the edge of my seat reading that!! I loathe races that you have to dodge in and out. It’s kinda dangerous! But you looked super cute after with all the colors…and so did Andi (Hi Andi!!). HOping Sawyer is on the mend and that no one else gets it!!

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  30. cindy the cottage chick says

    May 14, 2013 at 3:20 am

    I have a bunch of people wanting me to run in our local color run. I.don’t.run. But it looks like you had fun 🙂

    Wish I lived closer and could go to your barn sale (and Lucketts). Hope you sell alot!

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  31. Good Time Charlie says

    May 19, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    oh stomach flu and a migraine? So glad the week got beter, well sort of! I hope the book signing went well! I bet you guys had so much fun. Hopefully this week will go as planned!

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