Monday is the Big Sale

Monday May 28th is the yearly yard sale at In Grandmas Attic in Kintzers, PA. From 8 in the morning until ? we will have over 35 stands selling items from antiques and handmade crafts to coffee, lunches and baked goods. There will even be a table of items for 25 cents! Get out and enjoy a day off.

Yard Sale Monday May 30th

Over 35 vendors will be selling crafts, antiques, household items, toys, tools and more. Come early there will be breakfast/ lunch as well as beverages available.
8 a.m. til ???

Lots of new goodies

We have restocked the shop with lots of new merchandise for spring and summer. Several of our talented craft artists have brought in new items and as always Patti hunts down antiques and unique finds.
We are now open Monday - Friday from 9-5.
Stay tuned for information on the upcoming Yard Sale here near the end of the month.....

Annual Fall Yard Sale

This Saturday September 27th, we will hold our annual Fall Yard Sale from 8 am til???

There will be sales of fall crafts and vintage goods as well as good ole "junque". The shop is full of gifts and autumn decor. Also for your your enjoyment local baked goods will  be for sale.

We may even have a kitty ( or two ) up for adoption to good homes if you are needing some extra love.

Hope to see you this Saturday rain or shine.

Fall Yard Sale at In Grandma's Attic September 21, 2013

In Grandma's Attic will be hosting a big yard sale Saturday September 21st from 8 a.m. until ?

Both the shop and barn will be open full of antiques, crafts, gifts and autumn decorations. Vendors will be set up around the yards and gardens with a large variety of bargains.

There are still a few vendor spaces available, call the shop for more information. 

We've got Mason Jars for summer!

Enjoy the summertime fun, Ree has gone crazy for mason jars. These are but a few of the jars we have for sale in the shop.

We will be open July 4th between the hours of 11-5 if you are in the area and want to stop by. Happy Independence day.

Just a little news ...

Starting May 1st the shop will again be open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. til 5 p.m. 

And "Winky" wants you to let you know that there will be a spring yard sale Memorial Day Monday - May 27th 2013.
Spaces are available so call the shop for info and a reservation.

Patti's Baked Oatmeal

This is a recipe that Patti makes usually on a Sunday, for quick and healthy starts during the week.

2/3 cup applesauce
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
4 cups quick oats
1 tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups milk
*chopped nuts or ground cinnamon if desired

Mix together all ingredients then spread into a greased 9 x 9 inch dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.
You may substitute peaches, fresh, frozen or dried blueberries.

Welcome December- Tis the Season

First off all of us at In Grandma's Attic would like to thank you for coming by to shop and visit with us at our annual Open House in November. It is always fun to see and talk to the customers who have become our friends over the years.
New items continue to arrive daily as our busy craft persons and artist continue to create unique gifts and decorations.
On Christmas Eve Patti will continue this year, her complimentary brunch from 9 am. - 2 pm. Cooked by Patti herself, a gift to the last minute shoppers.
Merry Christmas!

Christmas in the Country Open House Tour

Only four weeks until our annual Christmas in the Country Open House Tour starts! We have added quite a few new shops to the tour list of the old favorites so you will have even more fun this year.

There is a link on our Holiday page to download this tour map in a PDF file if you would like to print out your own.

Free Doodle from Patti plus a local craft show this week in Strasburg

Here is a Halloween Kitty drawing that Patti did to share with all the blogging crafters out there. Feel free to use this design for your personal or small for profit crafting. No mass production. This kitty is suitable for stitching, painting, woodworking or even kids coloring pages.

We'd love to see any of your creations
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At the Strasburg Jaycees Park 
Starting this Thursday Oct. 4th at 2 p.m. at the Jaycee Park in Strasburg, Pennsylvania for the 24th year will be yet another great selection of Country Primitive Crafts.
There will be Food items, Fall Holiday Decorations, Handmade Jewelry, Signs, Yard Ornaments, Painted Folk Art, Santas, Snowmen, Christmas Decorations, Old Collectibles, Bird Feeders, Handmade Dolls, Soaps, Lotions, Candles, Ornaments Wreaths and much, much more.

This has been one of the best indoor craft shows that I have attended in the past five or so years.
   
There is no admission charge and parking is free. The Pavillion is behind the big barn in the  Strasburg Jaycee Park.

Thurs. Oct. 4, 2012    2 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 5, 2012    9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 6, 2012 9 a.m.-

4 p.m.

Lititz Craft Show Nearby this Saturday

Some of our feature artist can be seen this Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 8 am to 4 pm in

LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 17543

Karen Martinson will be set up on the 200 block of Main Street in the area of
Sturgis Pretzel and Linden Hall School

Cindy Markovacy of Homespun From The Heart will be set up on Broad Street in front of Wilbur's Chocolates

Teresa Miller of Teresa's Primitive Treasures will be set up on Broad Street near the square by the bank

Patti's Tomato Pie

Here is a family favorite from Patti's kitchen to yours;

 Tomato Pie

Patti's Tomato Pie

4-6 medium size Italian plum tomatoes

1 9' pie shell unbaked

1/2 cup chopped sauteed onions

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Basil

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese

 Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Stir together mayonnaise and cheeses. Thinly cut eight tomato slices for topping and set aside. Dice remaining tomatoes, removing the seeds, then place tomatoes in the pie crust. Layer salt, basil, and the sauteed onions. Next spread out cheese mixture onto the onions, then place the reserved tomato slices on top. Bake 30-40 mins until golden brown. Let stand for 20 mins before serving.

It's almost sping thyme...

Starting this Thursday March 1st "In Grandma's Attic" will resume the normal open hours of Monday thru Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Patti has been busy creating new artwork as well as acquiring more antiques over the past two months. The crafters are beginning to bring in new handmades for spring everyday.

Attention Market Buyers

In Grandma's Attic Wholesale will have extended hours of Monday and Tuesday this week from 9am - 5pm. 

If you need other hours please call and arrangements can be made.

For your convenience here is a link to other wholesale resources in our area.

http://lancasterwholesalers.blogspot.com

Winter hours for the retail shop will remain Friday and Sat. 9-5 until March 1st. We will be open on Presidents Day Feb. 20 th.

Happy New Year and Winter Hours

It has been a wonderful year and we have much to be thankful for. Here's to Best Wishes for 2012.
For January and February the retail store goes onto a winter schedule of shorter hours. The shop is open Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.  Wholesale buyers needing other hours, please call ahead.

Christmas Eve Brunch

To wish you all a Merry Christmas - Patti is hosting yet another Christmas Eve Brunch this Saturday from 9am til 2 pm.
There will be lots of sales thru the week between Christmas and New Years.

For the months of January and February the shop will only be open on Fridays and Saturdays between 9-5 . It's time to clean, do inventory, and stock up on new things for Spring.



Wholesale will be open other hours also but please call ahead (717) 432-4337. If you do not get an answer email Ree - at ingrandmasattic @ live. com
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Merry Christmas,

It's begining to look alot like Christmas

Ready for the holidays? Here are a few pictures from our Open House.

I'll be back later this week with more pictures and a famous Dutch Snicker Doodle Cookie recipe to share with you.

Fall Gathering and Yard Sale Oct 1st

This summer has just flown by too quickly. We have been busy decorating for autumn and next Saturday Oct. 1st will be our last yard sale event for the year. Come by to shop or bring your wares to sell, we can always find a place for another vendor. (Please call the shop to let us know that you would like to set up.)

Happily two more kittens have been adopted out this month. If you have been wanting to add a new loving pet to your home..we still have lots of cuties to choose from.

Carrot Cake - Easter Dessert

Here's Patti's favorite best ever Carrot Cake Recipe. Handed down from mothers to daughters in Lancaster County.

Carrot Cake
1 cup oil
1 1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup flour
1 cup coconut
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 can crushed pineapple ( do NOT drain)
Mix thoroughly. Pour into greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 mins.
Cool and top with cream cheese icing.

Cream Cheese Icing

1 - 8oz. package of cream cheese softened
1/2 cup butter softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
Beat well.