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Adding Rainbows to your Wardrobe
There's some point every winter where I feel like I need a sudden infusion of color. It's kind of like a substitute pop of sun when the sun's not willing to shine through the clouds. I have always adored everything rainbow but as an adult, it's kind of hard to pull...
Unicorn Donut Holes
My fun with donut Valentines continues, today in the form of magical unicorns made easy with donut holes from the supermarket. These cute little treats were such a fun and simple project to make, easily assembling in no time and were meant to mimic the unicorn cakes...
Mini Mama Bear Donut Valentines
When Colin and I visited Japan this summer, I was so inspired by the darling treats filling the little bakeries and bake stands and wanted to create my own happy little versions when I came home. Cute donut creations have been on my mind for Valentines day so this was...
Valentine Handmade Hostess Heart Cupcakes
I love the nostalgia behind the classic Hostess cupcakes and thought that an elevated handmade version would make such a sweet and happy Valentine's Day treat. The cupcakes are light, yet moist and chocolatey, the filling is scrumptiously airy and not too sweet, and...
Exploring London During the Christmas Season
Colin and I just returned from a trip to London, which is someplace I've always thought would be such a special place to visit during the holidays. I really love the classic aesthetic of Christmas decorations throughout Europe and cannot express enough how darling all...
Building Our New Home in the City
We've been working on the design of our new home in the city of Spokane. Our street is lined with old homes, each unique in its own way and it was important for us to create something that fit our style as well as blend into the neighborhood. I knew all along that it...
IT'S ME, SERENA!
In 2002, I was dreaming of creating a fun and happy little event to sell my vintage and handmade goods. In 2002, I held my first event in my neighbor's barn along with a handful of friends. The sale became wildly popular and began attracting visitors from across the country and recognition in national magazines. Today The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair fills the Spokane County Fairgrounds and features hundreds of creatively and carefully curated spaces packed with vintage and handmade goods. Many describe it as a bucket list event, magical, inspirational, and the best event of its kind in the USA. I describe it as the best weekend of the year!
ALL ABOUT THE FAIR
The Farm Chicks Poster Release Party Re-Cap
We celebrated the release of the 2014 Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair poster last week and had such a fun time. We filled The Bartlett with masses of balloons. I made mini versions of the FC Fair posters to top the cupcakes. We had fun taking pictures with...
Treasures at The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair
I love seeing all the treasures that shoppers find at The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair. Every year it feels like a treasure hunt with everyone gathered here in Spokane together. Come watch with me! MEET SERENA! Stay-at-home mom, Serena Thompson, dreamed of...
Tailgating at The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair
Each year, groups of tailgaters gather during The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair. These are the original Tailgaters. Will you be tailgating at Farm Chicks this year? MEET SERENA! Stay-at-home mom, Serena Thompson, dreamed of creating a fun and happy little...
AROUND THE HOME
Back to School Themed Celebration
I've always enjoyed finding reasons to celebrate with our family, whether it's a full-fledged party or a happy breakfast, lunch, or dinner celebration. And speaking of meal celebrations, by simply decorating the table, your meal becomes a celebration! With that in...
Polka Dot Theme Party
Aren't polka dots just the cheeriest ever? With a trip to the supermarket, you can put together such a cute and happy polka dot themed party by focusing on all of the polka dot offerings readily available at the store. Lollipops make such simple, cute polka dot cake...
How to Make a Floral Table Runner Centerpiece
We celebrated my mother and father-in-law's 50th wedding anniversary this week. Colin is one of six siblings and there are sixteen grandchildren. I think mostly because we're such a big family and to keep it as intimate as possible, my parents-in-law decided to keep...
