Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Farm Chicks and a Giveaway

Oh my gosh, We had the best time at Farm Chicks.
See those clouds?
Yep it rained the entire time while we stood in line for almost 3 hours.

Here we are with our umbrellas. So glad we brought them along!
Warning... This post is heavy in pictures.

Was it worth it? You bet!
Check out this gorgeous booth!

A dress form covered in sea shells

Awesome displays

Love the planter at the top. it has 3 silver platters at the back

Gorgeous statuary

Even the kitchen sink!
a darling display

These two gals Shar and Amy looked so cute in their American Country attire.
Loved their country aprons and cowgirl hats.

the Cutest display for their store at American Country

Shabby Chic was everywhere

Mindi loved the little denim jacket

The cute vintage bras and crinoline's with a sign that read.
Thanks for your support..Were holding up just fine!



the gals shopping

Mindi's find of the day! A gorgeous bracelet

Debbie's find of the day. A dress form from the 1900's.
She named her Steel Magnolia.
Are you drooling yet? LOL

My find of the day.
Whats in the bag?

a huge pile of crystals. Yum yum!

I snagged some cool metal findings.

Ever see a lightbulb this big?
I'll find a Steampunk use for this one.

A found a wire basket for my spools of vintage lace and a
gorgeous round crocheted
tablecloth to make my hand dyed skirt.


Bed springs...I know kinda funny but they look awesome
on wine bottles with charms or as a vase for flowers.
 Also fonud some darling rusty fencing for a Halloween project.
and lots more goodies but this is getting a bit long so.....

All in all we came home with a car load full,
 tired feet and a pretty good hole in all our wallets.

I'll be doing a giveaway with some of what I found at Farm Chicks
 and a few more goodies from my stash.
Just leave a comment. I'll use a random # generator to pick a winner on June 14th.
Please make sure I have a way to contact you!





86 comments:

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Wow I'm drooling love the steel magnolia dress form and that bracelet is gorgeous. Love the lightbulb, perfect for a Steampunk piece. Fabulous finds and looks like a great day out too. Tracy x x

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Eye candy everywhere! I'd never be able to control myself at a show like this, wish I lived close enough to go. Count me in! I'd love to be the lucky winner of some of your treasures.

Zoechaos said...

Not been around for a while, have been doing a little catch up gosh you are always so busy and creative. love what you have been doing.

Looks like you had a fantastic shopping trip and found some wonderful new elements, looking forward to seeing them in your designs. XOXO

just me said...

Looks like you had a great time!! We are still getting rain....all week!!! At least we don't have to water our yards yet! Did you get th little rusty fences from Two Woman booth? They are such great ladies, do a show at their farm in the spring. Similiar to farm chicks just on a smaller level:) Love seeing everyones pics from the show!

Lululiz said...

I would have loved going shopping with you, dang, that looks like a great place. Love the crystals you found, they are awesome, and wow, the bracelet your friend picked up, stunning.

Maureen said...

Awesome finds! I love all the gardening decor popping up... gives me some inspiration. And that bulb! I have my eye on a Victorian floor lamp that would suit it perfectly!

And I adore the crown bracelet... so cool.

Thanks for sharing.

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Oh I'm drooling! What FABulous finds! And so sweet of you to want to part with some of your goodies!
Happy Huggies ~
Sharron♥
slmoerke@yahoo.com

Carol W. said...

So glad you had a wonderful time! Fabulous picture and fantastic finds! TFS

Netty said...

wow you girls did some serious shopping. Looks a fabulous place, xx

Jingle said...

Oh, that place looks like TONS of fun! So many wonderful treasures!

Blessed Serendipity said...

Oh how I wish I could of gone. It looked like a fun and creatively displayed sale. I bet it made standing in the rain for hours worth it.

Danielle

Shirley Hatfield said...

I've enjoyed all the Farm Chicks posts...with all the variety of photos I almost feel as if I were there. Maybe someday. You really found some great stuff! =D

Kikka N said...

Hi Lynn! Wow what wonderful treasures you have found! You really have had a Dream Day!
Love to take part into this lovely giveaway!
Hugs
Kikka

Linda M. Cain said...

Looks like soooooooooo much fun!!!
And love the finds.

~Linda

Paula - Buenos Aires said...

Ooooohhhhh! How fun! Thanks for taking us along and giving us the chance to drool at the displays. :D Enjoy your finds girls!
BTW, I also smiled at the Nestea. Wish NestlĂ© decides to bring it over here too some day. It´s delicious!

Goldie said...

What are your plans for the crystals? I have a bunch sitting around in jars and no inspiration.

Valerie-Jael said...

The drool is running down my chin! What a gorgeous place to visit, and such lovely finds, too! Enjoy your spoils! Valerie

Art From The heart said...

Oh gosh Lynn looks like such fun. Thanks for sharing all the photo's,I could look at them all day.
Hugs

Lori said...

Wow, what a treasure trove! Everything is just stunning, that dress form is in the best condition I've seen. What a great day!

Unknown said...

looks like a good time was had by al. I so wish i loved closer....it looks amazing! i'm loving your finds and would be over the moon to have even 1 of them! merci!

Carol Stuck said...

Oh wow!!! Would love to have been there with you at the Farm Chicks. Looks like the displays were loaded with awesome goodies. Please kindly enter me in your wonderful drawing. Thanks so much!

hugs!
Carol

Daniele said...

what a lovely collection of goodies you managed to find, the booths look wonderful, thise crystals look lush
hugs

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

wow Lynn you gals had a great time...thank you so much for showing me all the cool stuff I missed because I could not make it there in purrrson. Maybe next year....
hugs Karla

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

Fun fun fun! One of these days I'll have to make it up to Farm Chicks!!!

Can't wait to see what you create with all your newfound goodness!!

xxoo

Diane said...

I knew you'd have so much fun. Everything you got will be fodder for those creative hands of yours. Bet it's good to be home, too. Diane

Dee in N.H. said...

What a haul you got!! Lots of cool stuff. Sounds like a really great time. Wish we had something like that around here. Glad to hear that you had a great time!!

Terry said...

Oh my goodness and then some! It really does look like you all had a great time! Wow! I was thinking about all the crystals in a hanging chandelier I gave away years back and now I would use those! Have fun and count me in this fun and generous offering! Hugs!

bobbie said...

WOW-O-WOW!!! That sea-shell dress form is TO DIE FOR!!!
And what a loverly haul for home ~ I can't wait to see what you do with that huge light bulb!
next year, I think you need your nurse to go with you!
;)

Renee said...

Well, I certainly would love to win some of your finds!! Thanks for the opportunity!
What a great place...I'm so jealous. I love everything you found...especially those crystals!

CuddlyBunny said...

I haven't visited forever, but I'm so glad that I've found time today!

Your discoveries are AWESOME, thank you for sharing!

Littlefoot said...

Looks like you gals had a great time. Love the treasures you found and really like Mini's bracelet. Wish I could have been there.
If needed you can contact me at littlefoot1[at]earthlink[dot]net.
Hugs,
Linda

Kimberly at ArtJoyStuff said...

Hi Lynn,
So happy to hear that you enJOYed your trip. Thanks for the chance to share in your treasures.
enJOY a lovely day,
Kimberly

Jo said...

Oh Lynn, it does look like you all had a great time, and what a fab event!!! I cant wait to see what you make with your newfound treasures!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Your ""is like the "Junk Bonanza" here! Loaded with Awesome treasures. Looks like MUCH fun!
Thanks for having a giveaway..
Warmly,
deb

Kathy Eddy said...

What fun, even if it rained. And look at all your treasures.

Shell said...

Looked for you on Sunday,,,I'm sure you got busy and lost track of time,,,or space (The show was huge wasn't it?)

It was fun meeting you face to face finally,,,Looks like you had a ball!

The pic of Mindi was taken in front of my friend Lisa's booth from Oregon!
Hope on over if you haven't yet and see my finds.......

Glad you had fun missy! See? I told you it would be over the top!

Hugs and Love,
Shell

shari said...

This place looks like alot of fun. I love the dressform with the shells. Love all your treasures you found. Shari (cricutrookie)
cricutrookie at aol dot com

Createology said...

I am so happy you are sharing your fabulous trip to Farm Chicks. I adore everything and everyone in your photos. Great new aquisitiions. Your mind must be on overload with all the fabulous inspiration. Blissful Dear...

peggy said...

thanks for sharing -- I would love to go to this show -- but don't think I could stand in line for 3 hours -- thanks for the generous giveaway!

Christine said...

Wow, that looks like so much fun!!! Would love to make it up there one of these days!!!

misteejay said...

What a fabulous place - there are certainly some amazing things there.

Thank you for sharing your visit with us, the photos are wonderful.

Toni xx

Dorthe said...

Oh my goodnes Lynn, what a fantastic tour, you "farmgirls" had- WOW for all the wonderful things you saw, and THE GORGEOUS purchases you made, I love the old bed springs,the chrystals, and little fences -ald every other piece :-)
Hugs and a happy thursday to you.
xx,Dorthe

Unknown said...

Wooow such beautiful things. Great!

Marjie Kemper said...

What a fun day you had! That light bulb looks like it was made for a giant... fabulous finds, Lynn!

Healing Woman said...

Who wouldn't want to wait to get into that fabulous show. Shabby Chic personified! I absolutely love love love that bracelet...I'd feel like a queen or duchess whenever I wore it! Thanks for posting.

JoAnne said...

Sure looks worth a wait in the rain to me!!!!! What great finds Lynn!

Nancy said...

Thank s for the chance to share in the goodies you discovered. Looks like you had a great time.

wandalee said...

wow! wish I lived on the west coast - we never have anything that great here (except for Brimfield 3 times a year) - would love to win something (anything!) from there -
Wanda in NH
wandalee3@aol.com

connie said...

I can't believe you stood in line for 3 hours in the rain...but well worth it. Thanks for sharing all the pics!

Terri Daugherty said...

What a wonderful time you had Lynn! The photos are wonderful and show so many beautiful booths. You lucky girl!!!

Unknown said...

How fun!! It looks like you guys had a great time.. TFS..

Hugs~

Brenda Brown said...

Oh my gosh what an amazing place to visit and wonderful things to see and buy. I had to go and look Farm Chicks up to see what the background is to it all. Serena seems to be a real go-getter but has her feet firmly on the ground. Looking forward to seeing what you make Lynn with those gorgeous crystals.
Hope you are well.
hugs {brenda} xox

Carolyn Vallelunga said...

Oh, what fun you must have had! Thank you for sharing!

Leslie said...

Oh my gosh, I am loving all that shabby goodness! Great finds...I'm jealous!,,

Ann Porteous said...

love your shots! this is so fun seeing all the different perspectives of the show... you saw so many different things than I!! Neat!

trisha too said...

That was a FABULOUS post, thank you so much for taking us along with you!!

:)

Sarah said...

I am green with envy! That looks like it was a good show. Lucky you!!

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

I'd wait in line for that, too! Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pictures with us. I can see you using every single thing you bought! I'd be fighting your friend over that dress form:)

Annie said...

Hi Lynn looks like you had a fab time at Farm Chicks. Thanks for sharing as it is so great to see everything. I love the dummy and that bracelet was very Royal and should have been worn over the Jubilee Celebrations in the UK. I love your findings and can't wait to see what you make with them.
Crafty hugs Annie x

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Oh how fun!!!! I am so jealous! Love all the goodies y'all brought home! Luckies!!!

Irene said...

Thank you for sharing your photos. Looks like you had a wonderful time, I love all that shabby chic. What great treasures.

hazel said...

Wow! That place looks fabulous - what a great day out you had.
xxx Hazel.

Kate Yetter said...

Wow! It looks like you had a ton of fun. Everything is beautiful! What wonderful treasures you found. I love that bracelet with the crown!
Kate

Old Fashioned Gal said...

Great finds! LOVE the light bulb! How neat! I am your newest follower, glad I took a peek!
-Denise

Cher' Shots said...

I am soooooo jealous ~ would have loved spending a day like that with you gals.
'love & hugs from afar'

Bearcrazyman said...

You are like me. I love finding cool vintage stuff. Looks like you hit the jackpot.

Unknown said...

OHHHH DEAR! I cant get enough! I love absolutely everything!!! Youve made fantastic purchases! >:D

Hugs,

GirlMakesGoods said...

Great photos. Thanks for sharing! Kinda felt like I was actually there!

Myrna Marcano said...

Lovely imagenes!

Anonymous said...

Great pics! This was my first year and I loved it! I remember seeing that support sign, too! There is just soooo much to see!

Wow, waited in line for 3 hours? I'm glad I went on Sunday!

2amscrapper said...

what cool finds!

Suzanne C said...

I don't remember if I left a comment but I know I loved the pictures and I did take a walk thru these fantastic pictures. This looks like sooo much fun!

Ephemera said...

Wow Lynn, what an amazing place to visit, a real Aladdins cave, I would so love to visit, I love all of the purchases but have to say the dress form just edges it for me, how generous to offer some blog candy to xx

Candy C said...

Oh Lynne...it looks like you had such a fantastic time at the Farm Chicks. I wish we had something like that around here!!! What fun to go there and to go with some buddies...even better!!! Thanks for sharing your fun! Your shopping looks like you had a very successful trip!! Crossing my fingers that I win your giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity! <3 Candy

Art By Wanda said...

Sounds fabulous and what fun stuff you found!!! Way cool!!!!

Pandora said...

OMG it looks like you had a blast! Thanks for wanting to share a tiny bit of the fun with us!

tamarajayne said...

What fantastic finds! I'd love to spend time amongst all those fabulous items!
Looking forward to seeing your creations from these wonderful pieces xx

Rhea said...

Looks like a really fun day! I love the metal findings especially, and that lightbulb....really cool too. Cheers!

Marie Lost Bird Studio said...

Looks like everybody had a great time,Lynn.Love all the treasures ypu found.I'm drooling:)
Hugs,
Marie

Creatique Candy said...

Wowza where in the world was I at? I would of loved to of gone with you ladies to this treasure find!!! It's absolutely like being in a candy store but only much better! I'm in awe of all the finds & truly the crystals & dress form are perfect. I'm totally enamored by all the findings you come across & this is no exception. What an amazing Show & I would of stood out in the rain too of course had a thermos of hot apple cider for us all too! ;) TFS your trip. HUGS

Unknown said...

It sure looked like it was truly worth waiting three hours in the rain. I would be reluctant to leave having seen all those goodies - what wonderful treasures.

Your vintage jewellery makes me drool - off to peruse your Etsy site.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your day out with us

Kyla said...

Fabulous crafty stash there....I found myself going...oooh, then oohh...again!
Kyla

Dorothy C. said...

Looks like a great event to visit some day. I could have looked at your pictures all day. Thanks for sharing your fun day.

cherylkeyes said...

fab pics, and great ideas... i have a dress form covered in vintage buttons who i call Matilda. cherylkeyes2003@yahoo.com

Debbie Emmons said...

Had a great time Lynn, thanks for the memories!

Martina said...

What great finds Lynn!
I'm curious, what do you do with them.

Have a nice weekend my dear.
Wishes MARTINA

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