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Spokane’s Magic Lantern Theater

Spokane’s Magic Lantern Theater

We in Spokane are so lucky to have an independent movie theater - The Magic Lantern. This two screen theater has a long history in Spokane, has relocated several times, opened and closed, and through it all, has always offered a great selection of independent and art...

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Interpreting my Parent’s Choice to Live in a Gypsy Wagon

Interpreting my Parent’s Choice to Live in a Gypsy Wagon

The day after I graduated from high school I caught a plane to Alaska to work for the summer. Turned out that summer would turn into seven years. I needed to put my little town in the rear-view mirror. Our family had always struggled to get by and the feeling that I...

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Modernizing Granny Fashion Pieces

Modernizing Granny Fashion Pieces

With the return of some granny fashion elements, it's easy to make some fashion mistakes. The goal is to take the granny pieces and modernize them. Take these cute little granny sneakers, for example. My fashion DON"T would be pairing the granny sneakers with ordinary...

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How I Made $860 on a Vintage Hawaiian Shirt

How I Made $860 on a Vintage Hawaiian Shirt

It was shortly after the birth of our fourth son, the last of three born 15 months apart. Our home at the time was an old schoolhouse built in the thirties, nestled in the foothills of Mt. Spokane. We were adjusting to life with a home full of young boys and...

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Advice on Being Healthy in Business and Life

Advice on Being Healthy in Business and Life

Although I grew up with no television, I remember my mom talking about Candid Camera. She'd watched the show as a teenager and always loved it. She believed that laughter was the best medicine. And I remember her describing episodes and laughing until she cried when...

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Mini Candy Donut Valentines

Mini Candy Donut Valentines

I love each holiday, when the stores start stocking lots of different candies. Whenever I'm browsing the aisles, my mind is churning, thinking about what I can create. And more times than not, I dream in miniature. I'm not sure why, but mini is so darned cute, isn't...

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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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How to Make Little Pocket Journals

How to Make Little Pocket Journals

One of the boys has a habit of writing on his hands, which I really don't like.  But I understand that his mind is constantly whirring away, and he wants to doodle and write random things.  So, I came up with an idea for tiny pocket journals that he could keep in his...

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Creating an Organized Spice Drawer

Creating an Organized Spice Drawer

I talked about my spice drawer not long ago, and how much I love putting all my pantry and baking supplies in pretty containers.  Of course, I also want the containers to be practical. I love the little baking powder containers, as they have great lids and a metal lip...

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Making a Fabric-Covered Magnetic Knife Rack

Making a Fabric-Covered Magnetic Knife Rack

Finding a cute way to store your knives can be tricky.  This is the perfect solution.  I started out with a magnetic knife rack from Ikea and covered it in a cute calico fabric.  Now, the rack is just as darling as the knives! 1.) Iron fabric, and lay out wrong side...

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