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Re-Purposed Trail Marker Sign Trays

Re-Purposed Trail Marker Sign Trays

A discovery of some old wooden trail markers led to re-purposing them into these cute and campy useful household trays. They're sure to be a hit any time you bring them out. To make your own, search for any thick old wooden signs or boards that fit your style. Then...

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Handmade DIY Fabric Food Covers

Handmade DIY Fabric Food Covers

We created these pretty fabric food covers as a way to keep picnic foods covered, in a non-plastic-wrap way. We remembered the shower cap-looking food covers that were common in the 1970s and decided that we could update them to fit our style. A bonus is that if they...

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Creating a Raised Bed Fenced Garden

Creating a Raised Bed Fenced Garden

One of the first things we did when we moved into our farmhouse was to build a garden featuring raised beds and recycled fencing. We recycled the fencing from another area on the property where we no longer needed it. It's six feet high to dissuade deer from jumping...

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Handmade Fabric Party Banner

Handmade Fabric Party Banner

Sometimes I'm in need of banners or signs for events and parties and I like thinking of ways to make them cute, while still serving their purpose. These are a great way to lead guests to parking areas, give directions, or simply let them know they've arrived at the...

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Cutting Board Drawer

Cutting Board Drawer

When I was thinking about the layout of my kitchen, I wanted to incorporate as many features as I could that would make the most out of my space. (I like everything to be tucked away). I especially liked the idea of having a chopping block/cutting board drawer that...

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Farmhouse Crown Molding & Base Trim

Farmhouse Crown Molding & Base Trim

The crown molding is all installed and looking great. It sure dresses up the place! The base trim is installed upstairs and will go in downstairs after all of the tile has gone in: In the master bath, Dirk designed a pattern that takes a 6" x 6" tile and makes it act...

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Classic Farmhouse Built-Ins

Classic Farmhouse Built-Ins

I think classic built-in cabinetry and furniture is such an important part of a farmhouse. I've walked through so many old places, filled with room after room of built-ins. I love how they make a house feel. Wherever possible (and feasible), I've added in built-ins of...

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Farmhouse Ceilings

Farmhouse Ceilings

Chuck is finishing up the installation of all of the tongue and groove and beadboard ceiling boards in our farmhouse and I'm so happy with the job he's done. Here he is just getting ready to get all safety geared up. That ladder is high! I went with wider boards in...

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Free Paper Treat & Gift Bag Download

Free Paper Treat & Gift Bag Download

I've had so much fun printing and assembling my cute little paper treat bags and thought you'd enjoy them too. Simply, download (for free) and print your own to use and share for Valentine's Day or any time of the year.   Step 1.) Download my treat bags file onto...

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IT'S ME, SERENA!

I bounced through the first years of my life in a hippie gypsy wagon, hand-built by my father, wandering the back roads of the U.S., Canada and Mexico. My family eventually settled into a tiny cabin in the woods on property that was once inhabited by Native American Indians.

I spent my childhood days searching for arrowheads, teaching myself to sew on a treadle sewing machine and to bake in a wood-burning stove, with no running water, refrigeration, or electricity in our home. My family lived frugally and early on, inspired by my parent’s thriftiness and style, I gained a knack for thrifty creativity and turning ordinary objects into something useful. And I dreamed of the home I would create for my own family someday.

Now I’m married to my husband, Colin, and our children are all grown. After 24 years of producing The Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair, I'm spending time visiting other markets around the world. You can watch episodes of Serena Goes to Market here.

I share more about my life story from time to time, here on my blog. You can also find me on Instagram, and Facebook.

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