The Farm Chicks Part 2 ~ 2012

We must admit we never know exactly what we are searching for until we see it. Even with only a vague idea of how we will transform the no longer cherished piece, we are absolutely postive it's the right thing to have-immediately! We can't drive by a yard sale without turning in; we are always on the lookout for treasures in someone's attic. My daughter and I call ourselves "passionate junkers" we are the first (although it is getting harder for us to be first in line) at estate sales, auctions, & road side flea markets. We love transforming our finds into prized belongings. There is still so much beauty out there to be found, so many more cracked, tarnished, slightly worn, but beautifully authentic to discover. This past weekend we were part of the AMAZING Farm Chicks Antique Show, in Spokane, WA. our booth was filled with many treasures from antiques, vintage, to the unexpected....we appreciate it all. Look beyond first appearances for true beauty...words my mother always said to me when I was growing up. We hope that you will have a fun filled summer and junk happily ever after, and find something totally outlandish that you absolutely love! Photos by Mike Lee mike@mike337.com

Farm Chicks ~ 2012

This past weekend we were blessed to be a part of The Farm Chicks Show. It is truly the most wonderful antique show!!! If you have never experienced the pleasure of The Farm Chicks Show,in Spokane, WA. We hope you will put it on your "to do list", as something not to miss! Serena is very good at creating this amazing show....No details left undone. There were crowds, and we mean crowds of people that attended, and the show runs so smooth. She still makes us all feel so welcome. After we set up The Junebug booth ~ we are pretty much there to stay... hardly anytime away from our booth. All of our guests were so polite, it's pretty amazing to see. We would like to thank everyone that purchased from us. It was really awesome to hear such nice things from people, about our "Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market" that we love to host each year, at the Five Mile Prairie Grange, in Spokane, WA. This year we brought two trailers filled to the brim with furniture and treasures and so happy to say we left with one empty trailer and one with just a few pieces in it. It was so great to meet other bloggers and facebook friends face to face. To vist with other vendors and customers, we are so full of inspiration and excitement for our next Farm Chicks Show! I thought I'd share with you one of special customers, that touched my heart. She came to our booth on Saturday and as we were visiting about linens and things she loved, she told me she loves to get home in the evening and look at blogs and she loves listening to our music on our blog and visitng the photos. It made me so happy. Then she told me that her sister past away last year with cancer and they were business partners and best friends. Friendship...it means the world to me! See you all so very soon, and please enjoy your summer!!! Glad & Celia Serendipity is Me....Love Cel's new tatoo My husband and Lana Neumann (Owner of Deja neu) being silly! I think they are adorable <

I can't believe that it's The Farm Chicks Antiques Show Already!! We are soooo looking forward to being vendors at this years show!!! This is the one event we look forward to all year.... the best of the best vintage goods.... and then there's the hugs from friends...vendors, shoppers, and bloggers that we haven't seen since last year! All the laughter and talking, and more talking!! It's a beautiful thing! Come see for yourself!! *Saturday June 2 ~ 10am-6pm & Sunday June 3 ~ 10am-4pm* Spokane Fairgrounds, Spokane, WA. for more information....www.thefarmchicks.com

We look forward to seeing you all again this year! I'm sure you'll find something you L*O*V*E!!!! Glad & Celia

and just like that... ...the snow is gone. The month of May cast her magic spell as spring's promise is finally fulfilled. Feeling so thankful... blessed with the most beautiful warmish sunshine, couldn't ask for anything more. People are so much happier now! You can see it in their faces and in the way they walk...me too. Charlie and Grandpa enjoying some of this sunshine!

Let all thy joys be as the month of May ~ Francis Quarles ~ I love these words and this time of year! I hope you are outside enjoying some sun and breathing in big gulps of fresh, cool country air! See you soon, as I'm heading outside too.

Thank you Funky Junk....

Love this girl...Funky Junk Hollie

Circus water glasses, thank you for thinking of us Fielding, we love them!

New tote bag designs....

Simple Pleasures

Fork Chandelier for your kitchen....

These friends are awesome!!!! We want to keep them just the way they are forever!!!

Funky Junk Hollie & Jennifer!!
Photos ~ Cary Burnett Photography ~ Love her work!!!

It was one of our BEST Funky Junk Shows we have ever had!
Thank you to all the wonderful customers that came and shopped, and visited with us. We loved seeing all of you. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather over the Funky Junk weekend, making it perfect for the first urban market!
One of the best parts of the show, was listening to customers, as they remember a cherished belonging, so many wonderful memories were shared with us, we love being a part of bringing a moment of pleasure to someone.

xox Glad & Cel

Birthday Girl!!!!

Madison's Birthday Cake request ~ Strawberry Milk Cake....There will be no chocolate for this birthday girl!

Madison

Hally, Madison, & Babysister Ava

Madison & Grandpa

It's gift opening time ~ swimsuit...it's almost summertime!

Madison likes to open each gift, and have a picture taken of EACH gift for herself...she keeps a record book, with pictures!

And, more gifts....

This is our Madison...Full of Surprises!!!!
Madison Rae turns eight years old! We had a wonderful celebration at her home, with family and friends. She is a much loved little lady! Maddie is an amazing person, she loves life to the fullest. I am so blessed to have 6 grandchildren all different and unique. Madison is number 3 grandchild. I was with her at her birth, on the day she was born, she arrived into the world so fast that they wanted to keep her in ICU for a few days. I stayed with my daughter at the hospital until she was released to come home. From that day on she has brought so much love into our hearts and everyone she meets, adores her. Have you ever met someone that warms your bones when they hug you, well that's Madison. Her laugh, her smile, the way she rolls her eyes, when she tells stories, and then there's the dance moves...for an eight year old....Oh My goodnes, can she move.
We are so in love & so proud of our little Maddie!!

Flea Market Style Magazine... Best Vintage Sales from Coast to Coast!!!

Sorry for the blurriness..you may need to enlarge to read, but we are #50!!



Yippeeeee!!! The Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market listed as one of The Best Vintage Market Sales from Coast to Coast in Flea Market Style Magazine!!! We are so excited to be included in the fabulous magazine, and this issue has some of the best ideas for repurposing sports equipment,as well as all of great chair ideas.So many wonderful cool funky ideas!!! Love, Love, Love this Magazine!!!

Thank you Flea Market Style Magazine for the shout-out, we appreciate you!!!
xoxo Glad & Cel

Hope to see you in the fall at The Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market ~ September 28 & 29, 2012, at The Charming Five Mile Prairie Grange, in Spokane, WA.