Farm & Frills

May 12, 2015

This weekend I went to Farm & Frills antique show in Enumclaw, Washington. It was amazing and totally worth the drive.

The show consisted of knickknacks, homemade items, furniture, and unique planters (like the old fashion washer machine below). The prices were super affordable. I bought a coffee table, an ottoman, and a few other items.

In the beginning I felt overwhelmed, there were so many treasures to ooh and ahh over. We made one round, then circled back to make our purchases. At this point a lot of the items had sold, and vendors were rearranging their booths to fill in the space. Some of the vendors also have a local shop. I made sure to grab flyers/cards for future adventures.

{Fun display outside the venue}

{My favorite booth}

{This booth was also cute}

{Lot’s of stuff going on here but so much fun!}

{The prettiest garden display}

We are moving at the end of the month, and I’m feeling inspired. I can’t wait for next year’s show, maybe I’ll rent a truck! 😀

Pacific Galleries

January 5, 2015

The holiday staycation is officially over. It took me a few days to decompress and switch from work to vacation mode. I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to unwind but I eventually did. I hardly accomplished anything on my to-do list, but I still had a lot of fun and even ended up taking a quick trip to eastern Washington to visit my in-laws.

During my vacation my best friend and I visited the Pacific Galleries Antique Mall in Sodo. It was our first time checking it out. The space is 30,000 square feet and includes an auction house. Styles range from French provincial, Danish, Mid-Century Modern, Victorian, and industrial chic.

My favorite part of the mall was towards the back. In this space there is elaborate furniture and unique chandeliers made out of unusual materials – very inspiring for an interior decorator or someone who is furnishing a home.

Farm & Frills

December 8, 2014

This weekend my best friend and I went to Farm & Frills Vintage Christmas Bazaar at the Riverside Valley Grange. This was their second annual Christmas event and our first time attending. I was expecting a larger venue but instead found that it was in a tiny house. That did not limit the amount of treasures that we found.

The exterior was festively decorated and the perfect setting for some photos.

The booths inside were perfectly curated and so lovely. Stefanie and I visited each spot and then circled back to make our purchases. We both bought decorative windows that can be hung on a wall. I also bought some vintage ornaments, the most adorable white porcelain cat figurines (with metallic gold and red dots), and a mason jar filled with vintage baubles.

We finished up and decided to head over to Sumner. The downtown area on Main Street is so quaint and delightful. Stefanie and I stopped for lunch and then went to explore.

We saw the cutest window display at Madame Hatter.

Another place to check out is New England Saltbox.

Persnickety’s Emporium – Amazing furniture and decor. A definite must see.

NorthLight Interiors – Beautifully decorated but also very expensive.

Visiting the stores in Sumner got me in the holiday spirit and in the mood to decorate.

The Farm & Frills Holiday Bazaar was also a treat! Steff and I were both impressed with the presentation and the inexpensive prices. The next Farm & Frills is scheduled for May 9, 2015 at the Enumclaw Expo Center. It’s on our calendar.

Do you like interior design and decorating your space? Where do you find inspiration?

Tacoma Proctor District

November 26, 2014

My mom and I visited the Proctor District in Tacoma last weekend. This beautiful area has Victorian homes, shops and restaurants.

Our first stop was Hidden Treasures Antiques & Collectibles. The color of the building caught my eye immediately with horizontal pink and blue stripes. The window displays were perfectly curated, so we decided to explore.

Inside the store was a lovely cabinet filled with odds and ends. I loved the pink Pyrex bowl! The rest of the store had more collectibles and antiques, along with on-trend clothing from the Simply Elegant Boutique.

Our next stop was at a candy shop called Sugar. It had the most adorable store front window! My mom and I each bought a bag of Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels.

For lunch we stopped at Pomodoro, but not before walking through the local farmers market. The market was winding down for the day so we will have to make another trip.

After lunch we went to Compass Rose. So many unique pieces and gifts; artisan jewelry, housewares, baby/kid’s clothing and toys, locally made goods, cards and books. I got a head start on my Christmas shopping and purchased the cutest bear pillow made out of Pendleton blankets for myself.

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The gal at the register recommended that we check out The Modern Cottage Co. The store was beautiful and had lots of shabby chic furniture and home decor. My dream home could be completely decorated with Modern Cottage pieces.

Antique Weekend

November 17, 2014

DSC_0038 (resized) Two weekends ago my best friend invited my mom and I to attend the Antique & Collectible Show at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. The show happens twice a year and features items from the 1800s to the 1970s. Growing up my mom was always antiquing and decorating our home. At one point she had a spot at an antique mall. I would help her decorate and price the items. It was a fun hobby that we both enjoyed.

The show itself was full of knickknacks and vintage jewelry (my fav!). I was certain that I wouldn’t buy much because I don’t have the space. I still managed to get in trouble with some amazing vintage baubles! A lot of the pieces that I purchased were from the 30s and 50s.

The vintage toys and books brought back some nostalgia for my childhood.

Another item that I purchased was this cute Fuzzy Wuzzy Bear book that reminded me of the children’s rhyme :

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear
A bear was Fuzzy Wuzzy
But Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair
So he wasn’t fuzzy, was he?

Overall the show was good but came up short in the furniture department. My mom was hoping to spot some unique pieces but there was hardly any furniture at the event. I did get two recommendations from a vendor, one was for Farm & Frills antique show and The Farm Chicks Antique Show that takes place in Spokane, WA Saturday, June 6, 2015 & Sunday, June 7, 2015.

The Farm Chicks Antique show is described as a “bucket list” event with 300 curated spaces filled with antiques, vintage and shabby chic items. I hope I can attend the 2015 show. Check out this Farm Chick video from 2013.