SPRING SALE!!

SAVE THE DATE!!

SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH...

 

It's getting to be that time again...

our annual fundraiser for our local 4H kids.

Mary & Nona Shearer, the Click & Clack of chickens will entertain, teach, and enlighten you about the wonderful world of backyard chickens.  You will leave knowing what you need, what breeds there are to choose from and about the care and handling of these backyard birds.

 

PLUS...... YOU CAN WIN YOUR OWN COOP.

Donated by Precision Pet, this wonderful coop would make a great start for your own backyard flock.

Tickets cost $5 each or 3 for $12

 

The chat is from 9am - 10am and cost is $5.

The self guided coop tour is from 10am - 5pm  and is also $5.

Children 10 and under are free.

Remember... this is a fundraiser for our local 4H kids.

 

THIS IS ALSO ON FACEBOOK.. LIKE AND/OR SHARE THIS POST ON FACEOOK TO BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE. 

GOOD LUCK!!

GOING ON MY DECK....

I have been adding plants to my yard and this looked cute..  can think of the perfect corner on my deck to tuck it in..  and yep, we have bread boxes.

 

Spring has come when you can put your foot on three daisies.
Proverb

 

BARK COVERED BIRDHOUSE

Linda had such a good time creating these bark covered birdhouses, she is thinking about creating a series of birdhouse classes... all different, all fun.  I will keep you posted...

 

People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest.
George Matthew Allen

COOKING MADE FUN..

Cast iron cookware has been used for hundreds of years.  Cast iron is well known for its even heat, its ability to be used on top of the stove as well as in the oven, and properly seasoned cast iron creates that wonderful  non-stick surface we love.  While in the early 1900's you would find cast iron cookware in every home,  with new technology and cooking surfaces improved, use of cast iron has decreased .... until recently,  The popularity of cast iron is again on the rise.  Griswold and Wagner Ware were especially popular although both of these companies folded in the late 1950's but the durability of this cookware lives on.  This is why cast iron is used in the very best of restaurants and is favored by the professionals. It keeps the food warm long enough for the chef to prepare the rest of your meal.  You are still able to find many great pieces in excellent condition.  The Wade Creek House has many different styles, sizes, and shapes ....  come in and discover the joy of cooking with cast iron yourself...

 

One cannot think well, love well, or sleep well,

if one has not dined well.... author unknown

 

 

To season a new iron pot, wash with mild soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly, then coat the entire surface with oil or melted shortening, including outside and handles, and a lid if the pot has one. Once the entire surface is well-greased, place the pot in a 300° oven for about 30 minutes, with a baking sheet under it to catch any drips, then let it cool slightly; remove and wipe with paper towels. After each use, wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly, then add a little oil or melted fat to the pan and coat the inner surfaces completely.

 
If the pan ever begins to show signs of rusting or imparts a "metallic" taste, it will need to be re-seasoned. Scour the pan well with steel wool and wash with soapy water. Rinse, dry thoroughly, then coat with shortening or oil and place in a 250° oven for about 2 hours. Wipe with paper towels to absorb any excess oil, and it's ready to use. Never put iron pots in the dishwasher

If we're not supposed to have midnight snacks,

then why is there a light in the frig?

 

TWEET TWEET

BARK COVERED BIRDHOUSE WORKSHOP  

SATURDAY, MARCH 22ND AT 11

Have you noticed all the birds singing happily in your yard.?  Take a moment to stop and listen.  This class is just in time for nesting season.   Linda will help you build your own bark covered birdhouse and it will be ready to hang  when you leave.  This rustic birdhouse is perfect for your yard, adding to the charm and whimsy of any space and the birds will love it too..  Everything is included but please bring gloves, small hammer, glue gun and a small drill if you have one. 

 

Limited class size so reservations are required.  $22

 

Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry....

LADDERS ARE FUN, FUNCTIONAL, AND FUNKY....

Ladders are fun to use when displaying your favorite collection, functional when organizing your closet, and funky.......   A functional use for me is that the ladders are roosts for my chickens, which means that at night they perch on the rungs of the ladders to sleep.  I also have a ladder full of quilts.  Love them!  Here are some more ideas for you.  Of course... we have lots of ladders at The Wade Creek House.  Here are a few.

 

Check out these ideas..

 

 

 

 

Fun, functional, and funky!!

 

Funky... unconventional: offbeat, creative, and novel

That could be you!!

 

FARM FRESH EGGS

You know we love chickens and one of the benefits of having chickens is having eggs to eat.  If you have only eaten eggs from the store... you need to try some of ours..

 

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This is the hens, Toots and Dottie's, favorite box. 

Apparently Toots is taking too much time laying her egg

and Dottie is encouraging her to hurry up......

 

 Dottie likes a bit of privacy...

looking to make sure that Toots is gone.

 

Dottie finally has a turn ...  others have been here before her..

 

 

From the nest to the frig... our cool old frig. 

You will find eggs from our chickens and

from Debbie's chickens at Fairfield Cottage Farm.

 

 

Eggs stacked and waiting for you...

 

Lovely delicious eggs... Try some!

 

$3.50 per dozen

BRING A PAINT SHIRT....

Carrie's great distressed chair painting class is this coming weekend.  You get to pick out a vintage chair, paint and distress it (Carrie has already primed it), and then using a wonderful image transfer, Carrie will show you how to upholster the cushion,

Everything is included - just bring a paint shirt and all for $65.    You get to choose what image you want for your chair and you get to take your chair home that same day.  Saturday, March 15th at 10:30a - 1p. 

Anyone signing up mentioning they saw this post online gets a 10% discount on this class.

 

Carrie will have all styles of vintage chairs to choose from..

 

 

 

We just need to know what transfer you would

like for your cushion..

 

 

the cool bee, bird or the crown.

Looks like fun, huh?  See you there!

Keep smiling.
It makes people wonder what you are up to.

Another DIY..

Picnic baskets have been used for decades to  hold food and tableware for a picnic meal.  They are considered standard equipment at many picnics..  They are so cool ... it would be fun to use them for other purposes.. 

Add wheels, a bit of paint and viola....

 

Or plant it..... 

 

 

 

Repurpose it as a sewing basket... 

 

 

 

For a gathering to hold cards, gifts, etc... so cute..

 

 

 

 

 

And we have picnic baskets

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and more....  here is a handmade primitive version...

 

 

Being unique is all about being different....

 

See you soon!