Women's Retreat Update

We hope to see all of you at July's Women's Retreat classes!

Call (816) 858-0120 or email kelly@farmsteadlifestyle.com to sign up and reserve your spot! Please let us know if you would also like a delicious lunch for an additional $12.

Here is a sneak peak of what classes will be offered on July 24th from 10-5 p.m.

by Shiela Rumney, Nora Neely, Ann Huffman, and Cathy Kline:

Meanwhile, back at the farm...

Last Saturday's Women's Retreat was a wonderfully inspiring time!

Although we only had a few women sign up for classes,

the stormy day did not "rain on our parade"!

The day was filled with creating, connecting, and getting inspired, and Shiela Rumney, class instructor, did a wonderful job in her "Little Bit Rusty" and "Blessed and Distressed" classes, where she taught women how to solder and make vintage charm jewelry as well as other nostalgic memorabilia in mirrors to create a look through the past.

Check out the photos below!

Live meaningfully, and get inspired.

I'm excited for July's classes, and hope to see you there!

Farmgirl Kelly

Chicken Little's Update

19 days and counting! The chicks are growin' at record speed!

How bout' that Chick Starter!

At this rate, they'll be "Extraordinary Chickens" by the 4th of July!

Ronaldo had better get a move on with...

Le' Poulet Coop!




Check back soon for a sneak peek of our "Summer Camp"
Bed N' Bath Farmstyle Tent!

Capturing Farmstead

If you ever been out to Farmstead, you know it is a treat for the senses. From the farm fresh country air, to beautiful scenery, wonderful antiques and treasures all around. This past week, I took the opportunity to capture Kelly and some of her wonderful treasures just waiting for you at Farmstead with my camera. I'll be posting more soon.

Blessings,

Sheila

Farmstead Presents a Charmed Life!

Please come join us for "A Summer Gathering" of friends, antiques, hand made creations, interiors, and much inspiration! The event will be taking place in a 1902 Farmhouse set on nine charming acres in the heart of Johnson County in Olathe, Kansas.


Save the date, grab a friend,and come make memories................Come tour this wonderful farmhouse and property that is being offered for sale; have lunch and shop throughout the home and gardens!

Look At What Arrived

It's gorgeous here this morning! ---------- Low humidity, wonderful creature sounds and mid-80's all weekend! Perfect! And we're building a chicken hacienda fit for a king rooster and familia! We'll have pictures on the blog as we complete it. These are some pictures of the new arrivals as of last Saturday. They were 19 hours old! I look like a blowfish girl version of "Rich", my dad! Yikes, how does that happen!@#! I could kill Ron, no shower, hair not brushed grabbed up in a comb, pizza the night before, "blowfish" explanation, not a stitch of make-up on. The chicks arrived via USPS and we hopped in the car to run and get them; upon our arrival I'm ranting ------------"We've got to get first moment pictures"----------obviously forgetting what I looked like-----Ron sends the photos to Sheila, my beloved girlfriend who helps me with my Blog and I guess loves me unconditionally, thank the Lord for girlfriends like her.(I guess, or is it blackmail !@#?!) ----------and now I'm there for the whole world to see in not my best moment! Humbling isn't it? I must be more vain than I thought! But I'm trying to be an "over-comer", work through my "issue" and leave it alone! Thus my lesson of the week! But, oh, those baby's are adorable. I love baby animals! Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Farmgirl, Kelly

Summer Camp - June 12th Classes

Come breath in the country air, come be inspired, create and shop as
Farmstead

presents...

Summer Camps to Inspire...

Sat, June 12 from 10 am - 5 pm

***Summer Camp isn't just for kids!***

10 am - 12:30 pm Sweet & Charming II -- $50.00

A Little Bit Rusty

Join Sheila as we learn to solder around vintage domino's, glass tear drops and encase vintage lace and buttons in between glass. Then, if you want, we will turn it rusty. Class comes with 3 charms (necklace not included).

Supplies will be furnished along with soldering gun to share. Students are encouraged to bring there own bits of lace and buttons to encase, but there will be plenty of bits and baubles to choose from at class.

10:30 am - 4:30 pm Painting Class with Cathy Kline $95

See like an artist and learn to paint with Cathy. She will guide you through the process of painting an original that you will be able to frame and display. Subject matter is limitless here at Farmstead. We will approach a number of projects depending on the month's class you sign up for... June is American Flag with Clothesline blowing in the wind, landscape or Adirondack chairs.

Supplies will be furnished but bring your favorite tools if you are a seasoned artists. Class size is limited to 12 so Cathy may offer individual assistance so sign up soon.

1 pm - 2:30 pm Looking through the Past $35

Sheila will be teaching easy soldering techniques and removing the mirror backing to create a look through the past. We will be using vintage images to create your very own piece of artwork. We will also be distress the solder for an aged and worn look.


3 pm - 5 pm Old Glory Patriotic Banner $50


Celebrate your patriotic spirit with this vintage inspired banner. We will be using distressing techniques, simple sewing on paper, crackle painting to create this vintage banner complete with glitter, vintage images, fabric, lace and embellishments.

Please bring the following: wet and dry adhesive, paper trimmer, scissors and brown ink (if you have -- if not several will be on the tables to share).

Call now to reserve your spot: 816-858-0120

Please register by June 9th. No cancellations after June 10, 2010.

Come on Out

We had a wonderful time at Farmstead last night filled with inspiration...
the barn was filled with beautiful things to purchase....

beautiful wares.... and inspiration...

Come on out to Farmstead today, Sat, May 8th from 10 am - 5 pm.

See you there!!!

Incredible

Come tonight and tomorrow, May 7th and 8th, and be see all the incredible inspiration...


Incredible talent....

Incredible beauty....

And have an incredible time at Farmstead...

See you there (and don't forget bring a can for the food bank for a chance at our give away!)

The Barnyard Artists - Revisited

The Barnyard Artists, Bill Hankins, Carl Wilson and Kathy Truder,
will be at Farmstead this weekend. Just look at some of their work....


Kathy Truder's pottery.

Bill Hankin's photography...

and Carl Wilson's Carvings...

Come and visit these artists, along with others, this Friday and Saturday at Farmstead...

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Cactus Creek is Coming

Click on over to Farmstead Lifestyle Events to see what's in store at Farmstead this weekend!