For some reason, I have a real hang-up with the word "antique". I know what you're thinking.... She's the promoter of an antiques show. I know...
Let me explain.
I love old things. I find comfort in bringing them into my home. And I've always lived surrounded by them. For some reason, the word just seems so stodgy to me.
When thinking about what I wanted to name my show, I struggled with calling it an antiques show. But that's what it is. And antiques aren't stodgy. In fact, they're cool.
Antiques are actually the best way to add your own unique, one-of-a-kind style to your home. And they can be used in cool and unexpected ways.
I think when many people hear the word antiques, they think of treadle sewing machines, high-laced women's boots, and old dolls. (Don't get me wrong, I learned to sew on a treadle sewing machine). But to me, those are my grandma's antiques.
These are mine:
And at my show, The Farm Chicks Antiques Show, these are not your grandma's antiques. They're yours. Because it's all about what you love and what you do with it. Antiques are cool like that.
Don't miss out! The Farm Chicks Antiques Show runs June 4th & 5th at the Spokane County Fairgrounds, in Spokane, Washington.
Inspiration abounds. And you don't want to miss out. I promise.
The first six images are by my friend, John Granen, from my first book, The Farm Chicks in The Kitchen.
The ice-cream image is by Ray Kachatorian, from one of my stories for Country Living Magazine.
Enjoy the days leading up to the show! Love the tray and dish rack ideas.
Posted by: Homeowner Insurance Coverage | June 23, 2011 at 01:54 AM
I absolutely loved the video clip of the Farm Chicks show!!!!! It looked awesome...and everyone looked sooooo HAPPY!!!! Thank you for sharing with those of who couldn't attend!!!!
Posted by: Tammy Pegher | June 15, 2011 at 05:10 AM
I just went to Youtube and found all kinds of videos from your shows. :) There is so much wonderful inspiration out there!
~ Jennifer
Posted by: ~ Junkyard Jennifer | May 29, 2011 at 04:38 PM
I wish I could be there in the worst way! I really enjoyed the video, and hearing a lot of my favorite bloggers speak -- it brings them more to life.
I'm getting ready for an arts & crafts show (only my 2nd) that I'm doing this summer. Wish I could see more of your show for inspiration on booth setup. Enjoy every second of it! Someday I hope to make it there in person!
~ Jennifer
Posted by: ~ Junkyard Jennifer | May 29, 2011 at 04:24 PM
I do love both your books, but the photos in the firs one take the cake! They always cheer me up (esp. on days like today---when I know I can't go to the Farm Chicks SHOW!). They also inspire me! I'm going to make homemade ice cream waffle cones this weekend! I'll post pics on my blog WHEN they turn out! Or even IF they turn out!
Enjoy the days leading up to the show---the anticipation is a good deal of the fun, right?
Hugs, Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | May 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM
~sigh~
there is nowhere i would rather be than in beautiful spokane at the most awesome show in the world!
i adore that little fridge with your sweet little goodies inside!!
Posted by: marci | May 27, 2011 at 08:29 PM
Next year....for sure. My Husband is having surgery around the time of the show this year....so I will be with him.....but I will be coming back here to hear about all the fun.
Happy Day!
Posted by: teresa | May 27, 2011 at 09:40 AM
A couple girlfriends and I are driving up from Boise and we're so excited to dig through all the antiques! :)
Posted by: Kelly | May 27, 2011 at 07:43 AM
Hi RJ, yes! The book was done with my former business partner, Teri (the story is in the book).
These projects that I've shown here were all from my house. :)
You can also read about the history of the show in the book and in this post: http://thefarmchicks.typepad.com/farmchicks/2010/04/did-you-know.html
All the best, Serena
Posted by: Serena | May 26, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Wasen't the show and the first book done as a partner ship...or was that all you?
Posted by: rj | May 26, 2011 at 09:28 PM
My daughter, daughter-in-law and myself are coming and getting totally excited to find some goodies. This will be our first time and I hope the wait to get inside isn't too long.
Posted by: Gail Springman | May 26, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Me Again.. : ) I meant to ask..Where did you get your polka dot flatware.. ( the picture with the salad and fork..) they look adorable..and no one can ever have enough dots around the house...
Posted by: RubyJean | May 26, 2011 at 07:36 PM
Oh My goodness... I LOVE LOVE LOVE how you used the Vintage Childrens Toy Fridge...I am going to mentally catalog that.. : )
Posted by: RubyJean | May 26, 2011 at 07:32 PM
Looks like another great shoooe!
Posted by: Johngranen | May 26, 2011 at 06:28 PM
BEST.ADVERTISING.EVER.
Posted by: Bridgette | May 26, 2011 at 06:05 PM
I love, love, love your antiques..it makes a home to me! ;D
Posted by: Julie Harward | May 26, 2011 at 05:03 PM
My husband and I are very much looking forward to the show! We've got our campsite reserved and the tent-trailer all spruced up for our first camping trip of the season, and our first "no kids/no dog" weekend away together in over a year! Can't think of anything I'd rather do!
Posted by: Billie Bryan | May 26, 2011 at 04:35 PM
I love what you said about the changing perceptions about *antiques* Serena . . . and you are so right that it means different things to different people. In the many, many years that I've been an *antiques dealer* (a term I also dislike) it's fascinating to see what people are now looking for in their decor. Your show is a real trend setter, establishing new looks and motivating people to *look again* at cool, old stuff. I'm excited to be participating in my third Farm Chicks Show. It just keeps getting better and better!! Can't wait to see you very soon! xoxo Debi
Posted by: Debi Burton | May 26, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Your house is gorgeous! I would love to see more pictures!
Posted by: Julie | May 26, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Love antiques and wish I could come to the show. Technically, an antique is anything with provenance to prove its 100 years old or older. So that makes all the wonderful thing of our grandmas, Vintage. I like that better than Junk. Junk seems to be too close to trash for my liking. Have a blast, and Ill be looking for pics of the show. Hows living in the new house!
Posted by: Kate | May 26, 2011 at 03:15 PM
Wish I could come...just love antiques and always adore how you display yours!
Posted by: Nancy @The Wife of a Dairyman | May 26, 2011 at 01:49 PM
We've had so much fun at your show the last 2 years, and are most definitely looking forward to next weekend! To me, no matter how precious, antiques are 100 years old or older. I hear tell that anything 20 years old or older is considered vintage....oy, 1991! Now that's pretty funny!
: )
Julie M.
Posted by: Julie M ~ The Little Red Shop | May 26, 2011 at 01:28 PM
I agree - antiques are very cool, and the possibilities are endless...how we use them, recreate with them and live with them!! :)
Would so love to be able to come to your show...why or why is Ohio so far away from Washington? Have a great show!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | May 26, 2011 at 01:18 PM
I wish I could go to the show! If it were one week later I could =(
My hubby is interviewing for a job up in Medaline Falls on the 9th, so maybe next year I'll make it =D
Posted by: crystal price | May 26, 2011 at 11:39 AM
One of these years, maybe I'll be able to attend.
Love the tray and dish rack ideas. :-)
Posted by: carole | May 26, 2011 at 11:37 AM
These are not your Grandmothers Antiques...this is the moto at the shop our booth is in. I'm so with you, so many times I say I don't like the word Antique's...but I do think the definiton has expanded to include more.
I can't wait to go to the show!! I'm bringing a newbe again this year...
Hope say hello to you!
Posted by: Sue | May 26, 2011 at 11:33 AM
My daughter and I are coming to the show and we are SO excited!! It will be our first time to the show...we are fairly new followers of the Farm Chicks. My husband is a farmer. My kids have grown up on a farm...so we are comfortable around all that is old, used, dirty and vintage. Antiques to me means anything that is older than I can buy in the store today. Anymore these days as I hunt through garage sales, flea markets or antique stores I find things that I had in my home a few years ago AND things I grew up with or might discover in an old barn. Antique is a word that means many things to everyone but to me it is items I mix with new purchases to enhance the beauty of the home and farm where I live.
Posted by: Kelly | May 26, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I WANT TO GO SOOOO BAD!!!!!!! Next year!
Posted by: Carrie | May 26, 2011 at 11:10 AM
i am so sad that i am not going to be able to go to the show... {long story, but something came up}
i am send you lots of love & best wish on your show, i know that it will be absolutely fabulous...
& i hope that our paths will cross again soon...
XoXxo
amy boland
Posted by: amy boland { the gypsy chick} | May 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM