Farm Chicks 2012

Friday my daughter and I drove to Spokane (3 hrs. away) for the farm chicks show.  We stopped by the fair and expo center and picked up our tickets that afternoon.  Then we went to our hotel with a water park and enjoyed the rest of the evening.  It was a warm sunny day.

Saturday morning we woke up to pouring rain.  I had to make a stop at Fred Meyer and buy an umbrella.  I spent over 2 hours standing in line in the rain while my daughter sat in the car.  I thought, "If my husband could see me and the hundreds of people in line in the rain he would think we were crazy."  I had the thought myself but it was worth it.

At 8:30 am the people with early tickets were allowed in.  These went on sale months ago for $25 and sold out in 24 hours.  I didn't even know about them until recently.  Our general admission tickets were $7 and we were allowed in at 10:00 am.  I will definatley try to get an early ticket next year.  We were at the beginning of the line and most things I liked had sold tags on them.  By the time the hundreds of people were inside it was hard to move.  I had to bypass some booths because I couldn't get in.  It was absolutely packed.  I've never seen anything like it.

The line went clear down this road and down the next block.

It was hard to get good pictures because it was so packed. I did manage to get a few. It was so inspiring!

I met Serena!!!!  She signed my Farm Chicks poster!!!

That's me all blurry on the right.

She even posed for a picture.  She was very gracious and sweet.

I only made two purchased at the show.  This large scale for a steal at $45.

And this large dough bowl "trencher" purchased by the seller in Austria.  I paid $75 for it.  This thing is huge at four feet long.

All in all it was a great time but I sure hope to get early tickets next year!!!!

White Antique Dresser with Mirror and A Burlap Wreath

Last month was a neighboring towns community yard sale.  There were over 100 sales in this small town.  My truck was packed with three dressers, a cedar chest, an arm chair, a coffee table, an end table, an old paneled door, old suitcases, old spools and lots of other goodies.  I had to quit shopping when I couldn't fit anymore.

I forgot to take a picture of this dresser before I started priming but I did get a picture of the drawers.  It was painted brown and had old pictures on the front.

You get the idea.  Dated and boring.

Here she is all fancy in her new white coat.

She sold right away!!!!

I just finished a cute burlap wreath.  I wish I could say the idea was mine but I copied my friend Karen.  I started with a Christmas card holder wreath from Michaels.  It was $1 after Christmas on the clearance rack.

I sprayed it off white so none of the red would show through.

I had several rolls of this burlap ribbon I picked up at Micheals for 50% off.  It's 10 yards long and cost me $2.50 a roll.

I simply looped it through each hole and fluffed each loop.  I didn't use anything to attach it.  It is stuck firmly.  This project took me an hour from start to finish and I love how it turned out!!!

I'm linking with Primp Your Stuff Wednesday.

Gray Blue Writing Desk

I picked up this gorgeous desk last summer with the intention on using it in the spare bedroom as a craft table.  It just wan't large enough for a work space so I had to let it go.

It's a solid piece in great condition other than some chipped veneer on top.  I glued down the veneer around the edges where it was lifting a little. I used wood filler and filled the spots where the veneer had chipped off.

Once the prep work was done I sanded the entire piece, primed with oil base kilz, and sprayed it a pretty light gray blue.

I lightly sanded the edges to make the details pop.  I love how you can see the dark wood and white underneath.

This was a piece that was hard to let go of but I just don't have the space.  Needless to say it sold right away.

I'm linking to Primp Your Stuff Wednesday, Transformation Thursday, and Frugal Friday.

Thank you Michelle for featuring my desk on your blog PRIMP.

Estate Sale Finds

I hit an awesome estate sale yesterday.  It was an older lady who said the stuff belonged to her mother and grandmother.  It was three generations of stuff.  I was the first to show up and miraculously no dealers showed up while I was there. Here are some of my finds!!!

Four milking stools $5 each. Love the red paint showing through the white!!

Copper blade fan $20.  It's large and and was definately my find of the day!!!  My fan collection now stands at five.

Industrial lamp $10.  Came out of an old hospital.  Love the aqua color.

Pair of old Corbels $5 for both. I was told they came off an old piano.

Lunch box and camera $2 each. I have a collection of both.

Four old wood pullies $2.50 each.

Old iron $3.  Again, love the aqua color.

Large wood carved frame $2.

Five ice picks $1 for all.  Butter press $1.

Wire egg basket $1.

Old letter with stamp $2.

Two harmonica's and book $2 for all.  One is made in Germany and very old.  I'm always looking for things my kids and husband will like.

Large arrowhead over an inch tall 50 cents.  I was digging through an old wood box of jewelry and found this in the bottom.

Loaded shell from one of the world wars 50 cents.

Five old yard sticks $2.

Patio table $2.

The sale was held at a storage facility. The lady told me she has a whole barn full of stuff and will be holding another sale next month.  You better believe I will be there!!!

I'm linking to Frugal Friday, Thrifty Treasures, and Farmhouse Friday.