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Paris, Party of One

Paris, Party of One

A few years ago, I was desperately needing a break from life and decided to book a solo trip to Palm Springs, hoping for a quiet, relaxing, and rejuvenating trip. It turned out being a terrible idea. Unbeknownst to me when I made my plans, Dinah Shore was happening...

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What You Found! Shannon’s Vintage Ice Machine

What You Found! Shannon’s Vintage Ice Machine

Today I'm sharing the latest in my show-and-tell themed series of posts, "What You Found" which features people and their favorite vintage finds. Last summer, Shannon's husband ripped down their deck and built a much larger one. But with all of the new deck space,...

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The 2018 Farm Chicks Art Installation

The 2018 Farm Chicks Art Installation

I always have such a fun time planning out the themes and entryway art installations that greet shoppers as the enter The Farm Chicks Fair each year. I especially enjoy pulling from my humble childhood roots of making things that were meaningful to me out of not much...

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Sweet Summer Tabletop Inspiration

Sweet Summer Tabletop Inspiration

Meet Shannon, lifestyle blogger at Ladys Little Loves. She recently shared one of her favorite finds, a vintage ice maker, hereon the blog. Today she's sharing some tabletop inspiration for a sweet summertime gathering.   Oftentimes, a tabletop can come up a...

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What You Found! Toby’s Vintage Embroidered Top

What You Found! Toby’s Vintage Embroidered Top

Toby was out visiting her favorite vintage shops in Spokane and perusing the racks of vintage clothing at Boulevard Mercantile when she happened upon this darling top. The hand embroidered names were so charming she knew she had to have it! Today I'm sharing the first...

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Visiting Keukenhof Gardens on a Viking River Cruise

Visiting Keukenhof Gardens on a Viking River Cruise

I'd been thinking about visiting Holland's Keukenhof Gardens for quite some time and had the opportunity to visit on my recent "Tulips and Windmills" Viking River Cruise. Yes, springtime in the Netherlands is about as dreamy as you could ever imagine. We visited at...

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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!

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ALL ABOUT THE FAIR

World Headquarters

World Headquarters

The original Farm Chicks office was located in the corner of my laundry room. It was October of 2002 and Teri and I had just held our very first sale, in my friend's barn, just a short walk from my house. I had a strong feeling that The Farm Chicks needed to have a...

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The 2011 Farm Chicks Fair Re-Cap

The 2011 Farm Chicks Fair Re-Cap

Who better to talk about The Farm Chicks Show than YOU? Here are your posts: On The Green Farms The Foutch Coutch The Maternal Lens Creating the Life I love The Fancy Farmgirl Bungalow Bling Heads Carolina / Tails California Funky Junk Jennifer HippieDog Home is......

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Did You Know…

Did You Know…

....that before The Farm Chicks Fair became The Farm Chicks Fair.... I had tried for years to convince a local organization that I should organize a similar event annually, to benefit a charitable cause.  I eventually stopped trying to convince the organization it was...

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AROUND THE HOME

County Fair Themed Centerpieces

County Fair Themed Centerpieces

I recently had the opportunity to create a bunch of country fair themed centerpieces which were a fun way to incorporate a lot of the cute elements that you'd find at an old-fashioned country fair into decorations. The centerpieces were for this year's Girls Scouts...

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How to Clean Vintage Quilts

How to Clean Vintage Quilts

I'll admit I have a soft spot worn-out quilts, often passed over because of stains and wear, and no longer desirable to many. And that's a shame. If you have a tiny bit of patience, these quilts can be given new life. The first thing I do when I bring home vintage...

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Multiple Ways to Use a Garland for Decorating

Multiple Ways to Use a Garland for Decorating

Christmas garland doesn't need to be limited to staircases or doorways. In fact, it's an inexpensive way to add a festive touch to your home during the holidays. Here are some ideas on how you can decorate with a garland around your home. I like to hang garland from...

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