Holiday Craft Fair

Our Holiday Craft Fair at the Somersworth High School was a big success!  Thank you to everyone that stopped by to see us :)  We were very excited to see how many repeat customers we had from our last event.  And, we had so much fun making all the new items we brought!  We had so much stuff it was hard to find places for it all!  But, somehow we managed.  Take a look at how our space looked this time.
The items we did not sell at the craft fair can be found for sale at our space at Four Corner Antiques at the corner of Estes Road and Route 202A in Rochester (across from Meaderboro Road)

Treasure Hunting...and "The New Guy"

Check out all the great finds we discovered at a Flea Market we went to on Sunday!  We had so much fun.
Our day started around 7AM with a stop at Calefs Country Store in Barrington -- we had to get our maple squares!  Can't shop without maple squares!  Then, off to the Flea Market.  Doors had opened to the general public for about a half hour before we arrived...it was so packed that we had to park over a quarter mile away!  So many good deals; so little time -- trying to get there before the next guy.  Items ranged from 10 cents to 300 dollars...you name it, they had it.  Here are some of the Farmhouse items we found.  Come see us at the Holiday Craft Fair on Dec 4th at the Somersworth High School to see the finished product!

We bought this End Table from a guy who we think was new to the whole "flea market" thing.  He wasn't exactly what you'd call a "master negotiator"!  So picture this, when we saw the end table among other ordinary household/yardsale items, it had no price on it.  I said to mom "I wonder what he's asking for that".  In my mind I was thinking we might get it for about $5 considering the rest of the table.  Mom says to the man "what do you want for the end table".  The guy was so excited we were asking and responded "make me an offer, I don't want to have to take that thing home".  Mom says " will you take $10?"  The guy just about leaped over the table saying "Sold!!!"  Apparently I gave the what-did-you-do-face because she looked at me and said "is that OK?  What did you have in mind".  I said quietly "I was thinking $5".  Then to my surprise she says to the guy "will you take $5?" right after she'd already offered to pay $10!  Just as excited as before he said "Sure!!!" and, as if we hadn't pressed our luck enough.  Then we had him hold it, along with a pile of other things we bought at other booths so we wouldn't have to carry it around!  What a nice guy!  He made our day.  We had a few good laughs about that one.  We figure he must be new!



These old books were too cool to pass up!  They date from the early 1800's





Next Show -- December 4th, 2010

We have scheduled our next show!  Come see us at the Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 4th, at the Somersworth High School from 9AM-3PM!  We look forward to seeing you there.  Lots of new items in store for this event; most with a Farmhouse Holiday Flair!

Your requests are welcome.  Let us know what types of things you may be looking for by leaving a comment below.  (These comments will not become public; so you can leave contact info if you would like to be notified of new items)

Come see us at Four Corners!

Well, the craft show went so well that we decided to take a space at Four Corner Antiques on 202A in Rochester, NH.  We moved everything in today and here's how it looks.  We were really happy with how it turned out.

Look back at our previous posts to see some of these items before we re-tiqued them!

What a difference!

Looking at these pictures, we notice our space at Four Corner Antiques is a little empty because of all the items we sold yesterday at the craft fair.  Check out that post to see what the booth would have looked like.  It was the same size space!  We sold alot! 

So, we're off to find more...check back to see "recently found" items coming soon.  Have a great night!

Oh Meadow Muffins!

It was late and we were both a bit punchy after spending several hours a night, for a few days in a row, preparing for our first show, after working our regular jobs all day.  So, you can imagine how two girls who were both a little too caffeinated came up wtih this name...
When we began packaging our chocolate-covered marshmallow cookies, placing them in cellphane bags with the intention of creating a gift-basket-quality treat, I said "Mom, we can't sell these like this.  They look like "you know what"".  She laughed and said "they look like cow patties".  "Meadow Muffins" I said, and we both burst into laughter!  Thus, the "Meadow Muffin" was born!
Post update: Now its one of our best sellers!  Enjoy!

Farmhouse Finds

Here are some of the "finds" we have discovered so far!  Most are in rough shape...in need re-tiquing!  Check back to see how they turn out.  But for now you'll have to use your imagination :)

This was our practice run at setting up for the upcoming craft fair.  We only have an 8x5 space...tiny!

A really cool old tool chest we found.  Lyn was thinking it would make a great tack box for horse stuff.

Loved these!

Really ugly desk!  Got a great deal though...

Our pile of "Finds"

Ain't that the truth!

Unique galvanized bin

We put these 3 juice bottles into a metal tray and "accidentally" created a great piece that can be used for starting new houseplants from clippings, or can be used as bud-vases.  Makes a unique arrangement.

This mini-terrarium in the background

was a cool yard-sale find

Love this little half table...would be great if it were black! 

 We can fix that!

This shelf was gray when we got it. 

A little crackle and paint made all the difference

The chickens wouldn't pose for the camera

But Mom (Sue) would!

This was our "clean and prep" day before we started

re-tiquing everything.  The craft fair is only 3 weeks away and we have alot of work to do!  Check back to see how it went.  Wish us luck!

First Show

Our first show was a craft show in Somersworth, NH.  We weren't sure what to expect, so we just brought everything!  Our space was only 10x4 so it was packed!  Check it out.

We weren't even completely set up before "early birds" flocked to our booth!  Throughout the show we were showered with compliments on our display and our work.  Everyone loved the style and the prices.

We sold mirrors, tables, doilies, plant stands, christmans ornaments, christmas greenery arrangements (using live greens), and of course, Mom's famous chocolate chip cookies!  It was amusing to see folks buy a package of cookies, then rush back to buy more.  "These are the best cookies I've ever had" they would say; a fact our friends and family have known for years! 

Cats out of the bag now Mom! Everyone is going to want "Farmhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies!"

 A sample of what we created

Off to set up our space at

Four Corner Antiques in Rochester, NH tomorrow!

Come see us there! (Route 202A)



Farmhouse Beginnings

This is the story of a mother, Sue, and daughter, Lyn, chasing their dream of owning an antiques and re-tiques store.  (a "re-tique" is an item that has been refinished or repurposed or restored).
Funny thing is, until 6 months ago neither knew they shared this dream.  They both dreamed silently and discovered the common interest after Antiquing one day as a way to reconnect after Sue moved back to the Southern part of New Hampshire, only about 20 minutes from Lyn. (vs. the 3 hours when she lived in the North Country Region).
Immediately Farmhouse Etc was born!
Sue brings a clean, crisp, traditional New England Farmhouse approach to the collection, while Lyn brings a French Country, shabby flair to the mix.  The result is cozy, comfy, classic...Farmhouse!