Bloomin' with Inspiration

There is nothing quite as exciting as getting together with like minded girlfriends for dinner and conversation. Last night was an incredible night filled with laughter, prayer, great conversation and bloomin’ forth with inspirational classes that we will be presenting at The Peacock Café starting in April. More details coming soon!

The Peacock Café

Hello Farmstead Friends!

I'm Michaele Sommerville from Twigs and Tulle and I am ~*thrilled*~ to be guest-posting here for Kelly at Farmstead Lifestyle!

I met Kelly two years ago when a friend invited me along to Farmstead's Hootin'-Annie's Farm Festival and darlin's, Farmgirl Kelly caught me hook, line and sinker with her creative exuberance, sharing heart, fabulous fashion sense, joyous spirit, boundless energy, smiling eyes and talent for making the ordinary extraordinary:

When news spread that Kelly had brought a taste of Farmstead to Leavenworth in the form of a wonderful new café, I knew I had to take my friends to see and taste the magic that was certain to win over hearts and tastebuds:

The Peacock Café is a "swanky, hip boutique bakery" located at 109 N. 5th Street in Leavenworth, Kansas, across from City Hall at the corner of 5th Street and Shawnee:

Open the doors, step inside, and take in all of the Peacock's perfection:

... and when you're ready to enjoy a blissful lunch (followed by dessert and coffee, of course!), take a gander here:

You can build your own sandwich by choosing the meat, cheese, bread and fixin's, but take my advice and add a bowl of Kelly's wonderful soups or salads to the side... the ~perfect~ lunch combination!

When you're ready for a sweet treat, *do* consider sending the Diet Angel perched atop your shoulder off on a mini-vacation:



Kelly's carrot cake was so good I almost forgot to put my fork down to take a photo!  See the crumbs?  There are several wonderful blends of coffee bagged for sale and brewed at the Peacock Café, so indulge yourself and take some home for your next wake-up pot:



You're certain to see Kelly bustling to and fro with her friendly staff when you visit, so say hello and admire the wonderful apron she's probably wearing, a ~dreamy~ repurposed flour or sugar sack:



The Peacock Café is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.  If you're local (or driving through for a visit!) and wanting to order take out, make sure to call before the noon rush:  913-651-9914

Keep visiting Farmstead Lifestyle for more updates on Farmstead events and the Peacock Café or find them on Facebook here and here!

Happy eating,

Michaele

The History of our Vintage Flour & Sugar Sack Aprons:

On our newest adventure out west to The Peacock Cafe, we've been selling some fabulous aprons constructed from vintage flour and sugar sacks that I ventured all the way to Minnesota to find.

{Here I am in my very own vintage flour sack apron, what I wear each day while baking, with some lovely friends and their little munchkins at The Peacock Cafe!}

Somehow, through all of these sack's many travels, they wound-up in our little boutique/restaurant, and are now custom aprons with pockets and linen ruffle detailing:

The greatest part of the story is THIS:

Our dear friend and avid Farmstead/Peacock supporter, Julie Marie, ordered an apron, and after receiving it from us, she was inspired to research the history of the flour/sugar sacks

{all while baking the most beautiful cherry pie!}

Upon going to the library and researching the

Layton Sugar Factory in Layton Utah,

she found all sorts of fascinating information!

Early 1900's: The Sugar Mill in Layton, Utah:

Located on none-other than "Sugar Street" itself!

Here's the kicker: these sacks, filled with flour and sugar used many years ago for baking wonderful goodies, were originally "shipped" with 52 oxen teams to the very first city in Kansas, also known as...

Leavenworth, Kansas--right where The Peacock Cafe currently resides! That's right--this isn't their first stop here; they've been here before, long ago! We couldn't believe it, and we know it is no coincidence! Everything in life comes full circle from where it once "blossomed".

More than a simple "good luck charm", we consider these aprons a reminder from God to work diligently at all things as if working for Him--because we are!

We hope you've been blessed by this amazing story, and we want to thank Julie Marie {pictured below in her lovely, vintage apron and vintage Farmstead boots} for all of her hard work and creative initiative to give our amazing, custom aprons a blast through their very own past!

Isn't she just a doll?! Rockin' that apron and whippin' out pies and research left and right!

They retail for $48.00 each.

{Call 913. 651.9914 or email me at kelly@farmsteadlifestyle.com

to order your own!}

With love and warm wishes,

Farm/Peacock-Girl,

Kelly

Farmstead Has Taken It Out West! This Time...To The Peacock Cafe!

We are so excited to announce that we've moved over the river and through the woods to the charming town of Leavenworth, Kansas--only 20 minutes west of Kansas City!

Come check out the new boutique, bakery, and cafe, where lunch is served hot or cold

Tuesday thru Saturday, 10:00-3:00! We have sandwiches, soups, salads--all farm-fresh, and homemade bakery goods, baked fresh daily!

Come & Take a Peak at The Peacock:

All of the familiar Farmstead flair...

With food and goodies to share!

Our "Choose 2" Combos are only $7.99--choose between 1/2 a sandwich, 1/2 a salad,

and a bowl of soup!

Cozy place-settings allow for great conversation!

We're selling these fabulous custom, vintage aprons made from old flour/sugar sacks

with linen ruffle detailing and pockets

for only $48.00!

You'll be greeted by our fresh and fabulous baked goods

the moment you walk through the door!

Browse cute gifts and fun finds as you take in the aroma of our in-house special blend coffees! Try the "Cowboy Blend" or the "Peacock Special Blend",

sold and packaged by the pound--only $7.00!

We cannot wait to see new and familiar faces walk through the doors. We welcome this new adventure with open arms, and know that nothing brings people together like

good food, good conversation, and warmth!

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately...and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.

{Henry David Thoreau}

Live everyday life with a sense of celebration!

Love,

The Peacock Cafe

Home for the Holidays

Farmstead Presents

Home for the Holidays

Saturday, November 20th from 10 am - 5 pm

Come share the warmth and spirit of the holidays as we create, connect and inspire.

10 am - 12 pm Found Treasures Charm Bracelet with Sheila Rumney $45

Learn easy wire wrapping techniques as we create beautiful charms to fill your charm bracelet. Please bring needle nose and round nose pliers if you have them. I will have several of them to share during the class.

12 pm - 1 pm Scrumptious Lunch $12

Farm fresh homemade soup, salad and a sour dough roll. Ice tea, coffee and dessert.

1 pm - 3 pm Embellished Santa Knows Nostalgic Print with Cathy Kline $120
Would you like to display a Christmas painting this season to make your home more festive? How about if you actually personalized it yourself? Come to Farmstead and Cathy Kline will guide you in hand embellishing your own Santa his nutcracker helpers and the ‘reason for the season’ nativity – all wrapped up in one nostalgic painting. You add the glittering final touches where you like. All supplies will be handy to paint your very own snowman or Santa if the spirit moves you. Class fee includes print and supplies.

1 pm – 3 pm A Crown Fit for a Queen with Sheila Rumney $45

Combine vintage inspired papers, fabrics, glass glitter, and millinery and bling as we create a beautiful crowning glory to wear or display. We will be molding chicken wire for the base.

3 pm – 5 pm Fabric Flower Pins with Nora Neeley $40

Combine gorgeous fabrics, lace and embellishments to make these beautiful fabric flowers pins. Class fee includes your choice of 2 fabric flower pins.

3 pm - 5 pm Home for the Holiday Christmas Cards with Sheila Rumney $35

Come and create 12 vintage inspired Christmas Cards with envelopes. We will be using vintage inspired papers, lace, and embellishments, mica flakes and German Glass Glitter. Please bring wet and dry adhesive, scissors and paper trimmer.

Call Today to Reserve your Spot 816-858-0120
Please register by Nov 17th

A minimum number must register for each class,

so grab your girlfriends and sign up now!

Setting Up for Hootin' Annie's Fall Festival

We had so much fun setting up and preparing for later today! We have some spooktacular goodies in store for all you ghoulish girls (and boys).

Just look at all that is being offered...

Antique finds and fabulous fall items...
Little spooks...

and ghoulish fun finds... We are all prepared and ready for all you spooks and ghouls!

Hope to see you at Farmstead today and tomorrow - Oct 15th & 16th.

Premier Design Jewelry Will Be Here!

Nicole Christensen will be here with Premier Designs Jewelry. She is looking to be your next Premier Designs jeweler. Premier is considered to be high fashion jewelry at an affordable price. Our jewelry is perfect to give to a friend or family member as a gift, or it is great to buy for yourself. Here are just a few of the selections that will be at the show this weekend. Stop on by to find the perfect jewelry for your holiday parties!

Heck Ya We Create!

Halloween Soldered Charm Mini Class Special is only $15.00!!
Sheila will be teaching how to create these Halloween cuties by taking vintage dominos, simple soldering techniques and adding vintage Halloween images. This class will be running throughout the day both Friday and Saturday.

Come back tomorrow for more exciting Mini Classes and Make & Takes offered at Hootin' Annie's Fall Festival Friday, Oct 15th & 16th!

So come by and get creative!

Heck Ya! We are Creating & More!

Sheila, of Blessed and Distressed, will be here teaching mini classes and make & takes for a nominal fee. Get Charmed Soldered Charms, Delightfully Spooky Halloween Ornaments using Glimmer Mist and Charming Bookmarks. Pictures coming soon for each mini class/make & take! These will be offered in Kelly's own design studio... so come on over for some creative fun!!

Debbie will be here with all her fun vintage treasures....

You gotta see her booth with all her lovely treasures!

More Vendors at Hootin' Annie's

Warming House is coming with their goodies from Jefferson City, MO!

From the moment you step into our warm and inviting door, you will be amazed by our unique and classy home decor, custom florals, and speciality gifts. This includes traditional and whimsical seasonal items. It's a glorious shopping experience!!
The Country Store will be here with lovely country and primitive items to suit you fancy!

Just look at these blackened beeswax cuties!!What fun lovelies to decorate your home with.Decorate for this fall and holiday season
Come and visit these lovely stores along with many others that will be here at Hootin' Annie's Fall Festival - Oct 5th and 16th!