Farm Chicks 2009

Too tired to say much right now, but I wanted to share some photos from today's treasure hunting at the Farm Chicks Antique Show here in Spokane.

I'm having a great time with my girlfriends, who drove up from Portland. We all found a few must-have items--I'll show you those later this week, once I have a chance to display them. The day ended with dinner here and then good conversation back home on the couch.

Here's a peek at what some of the vendors had to offer today. 

Vintage phonetic cards from Bella Shabby:

An amazing setup by the guys from the Barn House in SW Washington:

One of the Barn House boys in his burlap apron (love it!!):

I don't think it's actually burlap, because it's softer than you would think. I'll have to go back tomorrow and ask him what the material is.

The Top Stitch fabric and sewing store in Spokane and, an update based on Michelle's comment below, sewn goods by her mom, Elaine, at Fit to be Tied:

Another over-the-top display. I think this is the booth run by All That Glitters, but I'll double check tomorrow.

I was mad for cubbies all day. Cubbies. Lockers. Rows of post-office boxes. Anything with storage potential.

A "piano bar" from Retreat:

Get it?

Lovely tiaras, also from Retreat:

Butterfly mobile by the amazing Queen of Tarte:

The butterflies are made from the pages of vintage books.

More from Tarte:

And more (really, I just wanted to pull up a cot and move into her booth):

From Seabold Vintage Market (next two):

I really wanted this phone:

Yes, that's a hoop skirt playing the part of chandelier (from Luluz):

Adorable party hats from Luluz:

More cubbies:

Mmm ... top this baby with a slab of marble and you have yourself a dandy of a kitchen island:

This was this year's "one that got away":

It was sold (by Chaps) within the first few minutes of the show. Had I been quick enough, it would have been PERFECT in my kitchen.

Vintage child's Fourth of July dress. I want to re-create this, but I know whatever I make would look too new and crisp compared with this timeworn beauty.

Gas-station attendant badges, sold by The Farm Chicks themselves:

My mind is exploding with creative inspiration and good cheer.

Comments

[kristine hanson]

I had a blast today too...got a few little things I have always wanted and one of their posters AND a pic of me and THE FARM CHICKS! yahoo!

[Klau]

Wow! I didn't see any of that and I noticed that most of your photos don't feature crowds :) looking forward to seeing what you got.

[Deb Kennedy]

Glad you liked our 'Piano Bar'! It was the hit of the show, I think. Wasn't this a fun weekend?!!!! ;0)

[jen R Sanctuary arts at home]

It was such an amazing show! Wasn't it? Jen

[Megan]

Ha, ha, Klay (or Klau, as you mysteriously call yourself here). Many of my photos aren't great because I had to quickly snap them while there were breaks in the crowds of people walking by. Still not as crowded as the years when the show was in Fairfield, though.
Deb, your piano bar was a hoot! My friends who came from Portland talked about it all weekend. So clever. That and the door that was attached to the table.
Good times, good times. FC 2010 can't come soon enough! Thanks for stopping by everyone.

[Michelle Trent]

Hi there! Wasn't Farm Chicks a blast?! I wanted to let you know that I was thrilled to see your photos of the Top Stitch booth. I created most of it for my mom and the owner of the Top Stitch. I wanted to let you know that the gorgeous aprons, bibs, doll carriers and bags/purses in the booth were created by my mom, Elaine, who shared the booth with The Top Stitch. She doesn't have a website, but you can find her on Etsy www.FitToBeTied.etsy.com

[koralee]

Wow...amazing images...i kinda felt like i was right there but my heart is aching because i soooo wished i could of been! Thank you so much for sharing...your blog is adorable...i love your header...sooooo sweet indeed!

[simply stork]

I too was at the show this weekend. My friend and I also really wanted that phone :o)

I loved looking at your pics of the show :o)

I posted a little mini movie about it today...stop on by and have a peek when you get the chance :o)

http://simplystork.blogspot.com/2009/06/im-back.html

~simply stork~

[The Funky Junk Sisters]

We too were at the show! It was such fun, but now we are off to work, cuz we are having a show of our own this weekend in Puyallup, WA! We will have many of the same vendors, hope you can come!

Linda & Dixie
The Funky Junk Sisters
http://www.funkyjunksisters.blogspot.com

[Megan]

Oh great, Michelle. Thanks for letting me know about your mom's Etsy shop. I'll update the post to include a link. I love those doll carriers. My daughters are always drawn to the one in the shop when we visit.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving comments everyone. I'll check out the video, SS, and I wish I could make it to Puyallup for the show, L & D. I think I saw fliers about that at the Farm Chicks, right? Best of luck with it.

[Kim G.]

Love, love, love your pictures and descriptions of the show, I too thought that blue cubby in the Chaps booth was the one that got away! Sorry I missed meeting you this year, hope you'll make a badge next year and we can meet then!

[Serena Thompson]

Megan,
I can't believe I didn't see you at the show! I'm so glad you had a nice time.
:) Serena

[Megan]

We had a GREAT time, Serena. I saw you from a distance a couple of times, but you were always with someone and I didn't want to interrupt. In fact, it was my friends from Portland who would spot you, recognizing you from your book. Oh! There's Serena! Oh! There's Teri and Serena! As if they were seeing famous people (which you are!). By the way, their welcome-to-Spokane gifts included a homemade scone cozy, following the directions in your book.

Kim, I loved your badge idea and just didn't get around to making one. I stopped other people who were wearing them, though, to ask the names of their blogs. It's like a sisterhood, huh?