Farm Chicks 2012

My sweet little family right before the show started...definitely the calm before the storm! 

3 Craft Chicks was formed in January 2012 so it has been a whirlwind as this very  new business in the junking world has taken off! Just 6 weeks ago we decided to pursue having our very own booth at The Farm Chicks Show! So, at that point began the frenzy of activity it takes to prepare for not just any show but one of the biggest shows in the country!!! My husband,  Jim is amazing and helped design so many things from business cards to booth displays. Our daughters, Lauren & Natalie are such a vital part of the 3 Craft Chicks and I just can't even imagine doing this without my precious family! They have really made my dream a reality!!! 

We did have a little hitch in our giddy up about 3 weeks ago when we got news that Jim's Grandma Lorraine was not doing well and would need extra care the couple weeks preceding the show. Jim's mom needed to go back home for appointments and Grandma couldn't be alone. Jim & I traded off going over to Bothell, Wa to be with our beloved Grandma! It was an honor & blessing to spend her last days on earth with her. When I married my husband 25 years ago she became MY Grandma and had such a profound influence on my life. I was able to be with her 2 separate times in the last month and while there worked on things I was hand making for our booth. She enjoyed watching me work and was looking forward to seeing pictures as she could not really fathom the concept of Farm Chicks! Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., just as the show started we received a phone call from Jim's mom saying that Grandma was worsening and she wasn't sure how much longer she had. At that moment I just wanted to hop in my car and make the 5 hour drive to be with her. I knew I couldn't and that Grandma would not have wanted that as I know she would want us to do the show & do it well. I walked over to my friend Jennifer's Funky Junk booth and just stood there and asked how we were suppose to go on and put it out of our minds? She very promptly went over and wrote on a tag and quietly tucked in my jacket pocket. She said that was GRANDMA and I didn't need to put it out of my mind, I would be carrying her with me near my heart all throughout the show. IT HELPED!

Our Grandma did pass away on June 5th and I was just getting ready to head back over to be with her and help my mother in law however it was not meant to be. I will miss MY Grandma Lorraine and I know my husband and children will also. She left such a legacy for us and for that I am so thankful.

I will share many photos from the 2 day show however one of things that meant the most to me is the realization yet again of how wonderful friendship is and how much this dear dear friend means to me...

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

Now...back to the The Farm Chicks Show...

Photo courtesy of The Little Red Shop

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

3 Craft Chicks just before the show started...Jim made this absolutely amazing cash booth for us with pallet wood and the sweet awning I bought from Serena Thompson.

I would not have survived without the help of my wonderful friend Kathy!!! She showed up Friday morning and helped us set up all day and then came and worked the show with us both Saturday & Sunday. She even stayed until every last item was packed and loaded. Her son Chris & daughter Sara came on Sunday to help with tear down and load out! I must say we were very spoiled to have extra help!!! I appreciated it so much and in the midst of the craziness Kathy and I enjoyed being together all weekend!!!

Loyal shoppers of all ages...

This man was so thrilled to find a milk crate from Modern Valley Dairy as his family owned and operated it for many years out of Orting, Wa. I love hearing all these wonderful stories!

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

The little girl who bought this was about 9 years and actually squealed with delight when she saw this typewriter. Her mom told me she had been saving for months to come to the show and she was specifically looking for an older typewriter that still worked!!! That made my HEART HAPPY!!!

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

 Photo courtesy of The Little Red Shop

Photo courtesy of The Little Red Shop

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

Now for what I considered the show stopper...

Funky Junk's booth

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

You can read about this amazing business owned by my sweet friend Jennifer here...

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

There are no words to describe this phenomenal piece that was in Funky Junk's booth!!!

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

Love the Funky Junk mugs, t shirts & necklaces for sale in this cool vintage refrigerator!

Hope you all have enjoyed the re cap of this amazing show and if you have not attended, be sure to put it on your list for next year. It's always the first weekend of June...so you can start planning now!

Photo courtesy of Burnett Photography

3 Craft Chicks has spaces at Roost a vintage home store in downtown Spokane! Stop by there and shop in over 5,000 square feet of beautiful rusty & re purposed items. Roost is located at Division & Main, just across from Revival Lighting!!! Can't wait to see you soon!!!