Farm Calendar

We can't believe the 2010 season is coming to a close so soon!   The Farm had a healthy year, plans are underway for next year’s growth, and we are SO very grateful to all of you.  But the success of business pales next to the sweet folks we get to be friends with over time.  You are a delight!

Here is our schedule for December ~ hope we get to see ya at some point.  Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Christmas Openhouse:  Saturday, Dec 4, 10-5   Treats & treasures

“Closinghouse”   Saturday, Dec 18, 10-5   Deals & steals

“Re-opening Day”   Tue, Mar 1, 2011   Let’s do it again!  

You're Invited

Christmas Openhouse is this Saturday, Dec 4th, 10-5.  Stop by, we'll have refreshments and all sorts of finds for your holiday shopping!

Candle Care & Handling

 

 

Clove, Cranberry Nut Bread, 

Candied Ginger Apple, Welcome Home. . .

 

We're loving these Wickman candle wick trimmers and dippers that give our candles longer life and  make extinguishing so much cleaner. And don't forget Cheryl & Gail's how to light your candle suggestion!

Jewelry Trees

The Farm gals have decorated a couple of small trees with the jewelry selection just inside the front door.

Most all of us could enjoy a little jewelry tree for the holiday, don't you think?   Maybe one for the dresser or the table in the hall--decked out with   bracelets, necklaces, and earrings from the jewelry box. . .  That sounds like a fun decorating project :)  If you make one, be sure to let us know how it turned out!

It's A Tie

Thanks to everybody who "voted" for their favorite holiday!  Okay, so maybe it wasn't the most official of elections here at The Farm, but it was a really close vote.  And you know we can't favor one holiday over the other, so we're just going to declare it a tie and celebrate both at the same time!

Thanksgiving is two weeks from this Thursday.  Two weeks!   Wanna know how many shopping days til Christmas? Forty six.  But who's counting?   There's still plenty of time, so enjoy this dual-season :)

Election Day at The Farm

We, the gals at The Farm, have elected to exercise our freedom to celebrate more than one season at a time.  Due to popular demand, by the people, we hereby announce that the newcomer, Christmas, will appear in our humble shop, along side the incumbent, Thanksgiving!    

We campaign for your participation beginning Tue, November 2.  Whether you go right or left when you enter the door, you will be dazzled, and no doubt find much within your budget (especially with the cuts we’ve made).  You spoke, and we heard you, and we love you!

Thursday Night Forecast 30 Degrees

 

 

How To Make Spiced Apple Cider

If you've ever been to a Fall Open House at The Farm, you've probably tasted our tried-and-true cider recipe.  Lots of people have asked for it, and we're happy to share it below.  But if you want a convenient, everything-you-need  kit, we've got those made up for you!  How easy could that be?   Just add apple juice and simmer on the stove. 

If you want to make your own, here's what you need to do:
Combine in  a large stockpot:
2 tsp. whole cloves and 2 tsp. whole allspice (in a tea ball or simmer bag)
1/3 cup brown sugar
One gallon of apple juice or cider (no difference according to our taste tests)
2 or 3 cinnamon sticks and 2 or 3 orange slices
Simmer together for a half hour.  Yum. . . .and your house is gonna smell great too!

Halloween Closet

Our clearance closet got a makeover for  Halloween!  Leave it to Cheryl and Gail to get some inspiration from a ruffle of black tulle :)

Pumpkin Parade

Thanks to everyone who visited with us for Open House, making it our second largest ever!   Everything's coming up pumpkins these days:)