Tuesday, June 18, 2013

A Very Plucky Artist, Indeed!

We are so happy that Amanda Moore will be Plucky for the very first time at our upcoming Junk Fest! Amanda paints classic subjects with a twist, each piece is embellished with vintage elements!
Let's just have a look....
  
Dear deer

Audrey!

And our personal favorite, Queen Liz as a postal stamp, created from vintage pearls!

Plucky Maidens Summer Junk Fest!
Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 1:00 pm - dusk

McMenamins Edgefield - 2126 SW Halsey St. 
Troutdale, OR 97060

We'll have great junk, yummy food & refreshing beverages 
(beer, wine and cocktails, natch!)
Live Music starts at 6:00 p.m.

FREE to the public * All ages welcome * Cash Preferred * 
ATM on site * No pets, please


Sunday, June 9, 2013

It's Otrembarific!

We are so excited!  We have a boatload of new vendors joining us for the Summer Junk Fest! on August 8th.  Keri of 'It's Otrembarific!' has been welcomed into the Plucky Maidens fold.  We have no idea what her business name means, but we can't wait to find out!  Let's look at her super duper junk.....




Join Keri, and dozens of other vendors of true vintage and antique goods, for junking under the trees by the Little Red Shed.

Plucky Maidens Summer Junk Fest!
Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 1:00 pm - dusk

McMenamins Edgefield - 2126 SW Halsey St. Troutdale, OR 97060

We'll have great junk, yummy food & refreshing beverages 
(beer, wine and cocktails, natch!)
Live Music starts at 6:00 p.m.

FREE to the public * All ages welcome * Cash Preferred * 
ATM on site * No pets, please

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

It Attracts...It Repels 101

If I've learned anything after a few decades of non-stop junking, it's that the most interesting stuff falls into the category of:  It Attracts....It Repels
This children's book is an outstanding example of this phenomenom.  Let's have a look, shall we? 


First, the Attract part. Lovely fairies frolicking in a garden...


A jolly Tin Man and Toto....


Equally lovely mermaids frolicking in an underwater garden...


And then, the Repel part.  Please keep in mind that this is a children's book.

2 headed creepy giant about to boil Little Lord Fauntleroy for supper...


Some fancy boy in tights presenting a severed monster head to a buxom babe...


For this, I have no words.  No words.


Nightie Night!

Friday, April 12, 2013

Plucky Maidens Go To New York!

~~~~~Flea Market Buying Trip~~~~~


September 26 - 30, 2013

5 days of junking, exploring and eating cheesecake!

The Plucky Package includes the following:


4 nights' accommodation at the lovely Hotel 373

Yummy breakfast each morning 9/27 - 9/30

Group trips to the following:

3 of New York City's best flea markets,



Shopping excursions to Tinsel Trading,


Fishs Eddy,


and a stroll in Central Park followed by cheescake & coffee 
at the world famous Carnegie Deli.



You will be accompanied to all group events by Pam Knecht, 
founder of the Plucky Maidens. Pam lived in New York for 10 years
 and knows (& loves!) the city well.  

Package does NOT include:

~~~ Air Fare to New York

~~~ Meals (except for the cheesecake party mentioned above)

~~~ Shipping items 
 This trip is designed for purchase of smaller items...ephemera, linens, jewelry, bric-a-brac, etc. Specifically, treasures that can fit in an extra suitcase, or that you are willing and able to mail home.  Please note: If you are interested in acquiring large items, such as furniture or art work, this Plucky adventure may not be the right one for you.

Shoppers are able to book a room with ONE Queen sized bed.

Cost: If you prefer your own room at the Hotel 373,
 the cost for the 5 day package is $1,975. 
If you want to share a room with a friend, the cost is $1,310 per person.  

Please send an email to pluckymaidens{at}gmail{dot}com to secure your space.
Let us know how many people will be traveling and we'll confirm via email.  
A $500 non-refundable, per person deposit is due when you sign up.
The remaining balance is due in full no later than
August 1, 2013 .

We hope you can join us on this very Plucky New York City Adventure!

Friday, March 29, 2013

It's here!  It's ready!  It's easy!
Would you like to vend with us for the Summer Fest! or the Holiday Fest!?
Head right over there >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
to the link for the online application.
Join us for the Pluckiest event in the whole wide world!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Just Hours Away!

Won't you join us for the Pluckiest event of the season?  The Plucky Maidens Junk Fest! is this weekend!








We'll be shopping and junking and noshing and drinking and laughing and dancing!  Don't miss the fun and general naughtiness....

50 Fantastic Vendors * Cocktails * Food
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Saturday, March 23, 2013  Early Buying & Live Music
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm $10 admission
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $5 admission
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Embassy Suites Portland Airport
7900 NE 82nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97220

Cash Preferred * ATM on site * FREE on site parking

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

We LOVE Sparkle Bettie!

Our clever friend, Linda of Sparkle Bettie, is vending with us at the Spring Fling! Here's a little sample of her vintage wares....

Super cute cups for your coffee

Fabrics

& sweet sachets for your unmentionables drawer!

Plucky Maidens Spring Fling Junk Fest!

Dozens of Fantastic Vendors * Cocktails * Food
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Saturday, March 23, 2013  Early Buying & Live Music
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm $10 admission
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm $5 admission
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Embassy Suites Portland Airport
7900 NE 82nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97220