her Farm Chick re~cap 2012

It’s difficult to describe the Farm Chick experience.  If you attended as a shopper [browser, buyer, consumer] then your story would be completely different than my own.

As I prepare for it, it takes so much of me that I think, ‘how can I do this again?’  Then when the show begins I say, ‘how can I not?’

I truly love the experience by the time I get to that point.  It was even more fun this year to have my daughter join me.  She is gifted in so many ways.  She loves The Farm Chicks Show and she loves people.  I would love it if both of my daughters could do it with me each year.  [maybe.next.year]

Did I just mention that I would be doing it again next year?  I have thought of nothing else.  When each show is over I begin to dream and scheme about the next year. [i'm a crazy girl...crazy, crazy, crazy] I just wish that I could dream up a way that would help it to not take over my life…completely take over my life!

My sweet Mr. and I spent our 29 anniversary today out junking.  He is my greatest supporter, encourager and helper.  {thx. Mr.T }

Would you like to know my favorite part about the weekend?

The people!

There are so many wonderful gals that come to the show each year and I truly enjoy it when I have the opportunity to chat.  One of the things I really [really] love to chat about are  my art retreats and workshops…and talk I did…any chance I got!  I love connecting with some of my Bσhσ gals who have attended previous retreats. I also love seeing the vendors that I’ve connected with over the years.  So many great friendships.

One of the fun stories I heard was from a lady who bought a vintage négligé.  She said that when she was young her grandma had a special one for her to use when she spent the night so the one that she purchased was for her own granddaughter when she slept over.

So much greatness wrapped up in two days.  Thanks, Serena for the opportunity!

With the exception of the Wild Whimsy shot, these pictures are all from my booth because I simply do not leave it! 

This girl always accuses me of not smiling with my eyes…so, I did!

she actually took this picture while kissing me…see, I told you…she is so talented!

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Valued

rusted

chipped

broken

unusable

discarded and rejected

reclaimed

altered

improved

redesigned

regenerated

renewed

revived

loved

So much goes into giving new life to something that has lost it’s value.

It takes vision, time, perseverance, commitment.

And it doesn’t come without a cost.

Part of the reward comes as I watch the rebirth take place.

The rest of the reward will come as I see gals fall in love with a piece that I have worked so hard on and work out the details to take it home.

It all makes me get excited for The Farm Chicks Show…which is right around the corner!

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A Country Christmas Show

This really is the most enjoyable show to participate in.  With a selection of some of our best local vendors, a pleasant and enthusiastic crowd and a great location that includes easy accessibility for loading and unloadingit’s an all-around great show!

One of the things that I really enjoyed was being with friends.  There are so many great vendors and shoppers that I call friends {my parents even came to this one to see me! :) …way to go mom and dad, thx!}.  Some of the friends who stopped by were Boho Gals…ladies who have participated in one of my Boho Art Retreats.  I love all of these growing friendships and look forward to opportunities to connect.

Here are a few of the pictures that I took over the weekend…all from my booth.

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