Carol Hicks Bolton and Fredericksburg, TX

A few weeks ago my mom and I were able to visit Fredericksburg, TX which holds a special place in our hearts. Approximately 26 years ago it was the sight of the origin story of Sisters Creed. One Christmas break when I was home from BYU and we were living in Houston; my mom decided to take a little trip in between Christmas and New Years and go to Fredericksburg. We had heard that it was a cute little German town in the Texas hill country. We loved the area and all of the cute stores. One in particular absolutely blew our minds... a store called The Homestead that was owned by Carol Hicks Bolton. It was actually about three stores all together that were under the Homestead banner. My mom and I could not believe our eyes. The decor was like nothing that we had ever seen before. It was magical.

Everything was so beautifully staged. A combination of old and new, striped down and raw, vintage elements and found objects intermingled with fabrics and furnishings. High end European antiques curated with things from old farm houses mixed with religious artifacts. There were layers upon layers of objects and decor that told a story. Every amazing display was loaded with details that we could only just stare at in wonder. This was unlike anything that we had ever seen before. Right down to the most minute detail. This might sound crazy but we had a spiritual experience. No joke. A calling of sorts. My mom and I were changed.

We could not stop talking about this kind of interior design and home decor. This was before cellphones and digital cameras...so the entire drive back to Houston we racked our brains and wrote down on paper all of the amazing things we saw, ideas we had, inspiration we had, projects we wanted to try, things we wanted to make... to say that we were inspired would be an understatement. A fire was lit inside of both of us.I guess we got a glimpse of our future! Twelve years went by before we started our vintage home decor business Sisters Creed. But in Fredericksburg, TX the seed was planted. So... we were super excited to go back for another visit. We were not disappointed. 

26 Years later... we were still in awe and just stared in wonder!

Those books are curated perfection!!

Nothing is haphazardly placed. It is all methodically done to tell a story.

I particularly loved The White Room: 

All of the rooms and the vignettes were absolutely stunning!

We were inspired once again. Her store is amazing! If you are ever in Fredericksburg, TX stop in at the Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquities store! You will love it! #sisterscreed#originstory

Sincerely,

Kristin
Sisters Creed

Farm Chicks 2019

Farm Chicks Vintage & Handmade Fair was without a doubt amazing this year!! Just like every year. This show is so fantastic!! Every year I am in awe. It is so worth the months of time, effort, prep, and hard work that go into it. All of the curators do such a fantastic job and I am always so inspired. The customers who come to the show are the kindest and sweetest and most appreciative crowd. They share their lives and stories with us. We have become dear friends with so many customers and fellow curators over the years. It is wonderful the joy that this event brings!!

This year the theme was flowers and I thought that Serena did such an amazing job with her entry display!! It was pretty spectacular!! Everyone wanted a picture with it!!

Stacey posing with our sister, Kelley, and their daughters.

This was the last Farm Chicks that our mom, Victoria, will be participating in...actually the very last show for that matter. She is retiring from doing shows but she will keep her little booth space at Junk on 4th in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and I'm sure that you will still see her at all of the vintage shows only now as a shopper! :)

Here is a picture of our large four booth space in a big square configuration:

We had such a great and successful show!! Thank you to all who came and shopped! We appreciate each and every one of you!! The incredible and loyal shoppers make this show what it is along with the hard work, dedication, and love of the show's creator Serena Thompson. Her vision is what makes this show the place to be every single year. Thank you Serena!! You can read more about The Farm Chicks HERE.

Every curator in this show puts their whole heart into preparing for this beautiful event. Months and months go into preparing their booths and merchandise and it shows. It is a labor of love for all involved! We leave inspired every year by our fellow curators and dear friends.

It is also a family event. Our extended family pitches in to help us with set up and tear down for this show. Husbands, kids, sisters, brothers, even boyfriends pitch in to help out.

I'm going to miss this kid! My son Kameron has been such a great Sisters Creed Roadie over the years! He just graduated from high school and will be setting out on an LDS Mission and with that and college in his future this will most likely be his last Farm Chicks show for awhile. Kameron has grown up lugging furniture, setting up, tearing down, and even delivering furniture. He has been a great asset to the Sisters Creed team and especially to his mom!! Thanks Kam!!

Here are a few more cute helpers who came to assist with tear down after the show. Left to right are: Stacey's daughter, River, my youngest daughter, Bryn, and our niece Elle. They are also great shoppers and have vendors they are devoted to and come with spending money!!

I didn't get pictures of all of our other terrific helpers. A big shout out to my husband, Tyler, who helps with set up and tear down. He stays at the show all day and brings furniture in and carries furniture out for customers and often even delivers it to their homes. Thanks to my children: Reilly, Kameron, Ailey, and Bryn...and Reilly's boyfriend Hunter. Thanks to Stacey's husband, John, and daughter River and thank you to our sister Kelley and her daughter Elle. They help to make this show run smoothly for us.

We had a wonderful show and are always delighted to be a part of such a special and joy filled event! I already can't wait until next year!! Thank you for your love and support!!

Sincerely,

Sisters Creed
Kristin

My next show will be Funky Junk in Sandpoint, Idaho over Labor Day Weekend! Hope to see you there!!

Pickin Post Falls 2019

Pickin Post Falls!

My first vintage show for 2019 was Pickin Post Falls in Post Falls, Idaho. This show is put on by Brenda and Ron Buckingham of Past Blessings Farm. They have vintage shows in Washington and Idaho. I have participated in their Christmas show for the past two years and have loved it. This is the first time that I have done their Spring show...although it I shouldn't call it a Spring show since it was February and it did NOT feel at all spring-like!! We had blizzarding conditions for both days of the show. The weather was CRAZY! 

Some of my set-up day helpers!

Since I am doing shows on my own now it has become even more of a family affair for my kids and husband. It has been really fun! They are all so sweet to help out! My little girls were great at loading and unloading the trailer and lugging furniture and bins. They had to help out more than they usually do with set-up and tear down since my son, Kameron, who is a Senior was on a school trip to Portland. He and my husband usually do most of the heavy lifting but those girls were scrappers!!

Set-up day was unfortunately on Valentine's Day. It made it a little bit more challenging to know what kind of merchandise to bring to the show. Valentine's Day was over before the show started and Easter isn't until April which seemed so far away. Also it wasn't feeling very spring-like either so a bunch of Spring merchandise didn't seem super appropriate since we were deep in the midst of several feet of snow and daily blizzards. But I was up for the challenge and I did sort of a combination of all of those things while trying to keep a cozy and warm vibe.

Me and my cute booth helper...my husband Tyler.

The hours and days at the Pickin Post Falls show changed this year. Instead of being a Saturday and Sunday show it was a Friday and Saturday show. The hours on Friday were Noon-9pm and Saturday 10-4pm. I was curious about how the change in hours would affect the crowd size and customers. But I shouldn't have been worried. Vintage shoppers are the ABSOLUTE best!! I couldn't believe the line of people waiting outside for the doors to open at noon. Especially on a Friday and in a blizzard!! Vintage shoppers are the most loyal and hardcore shoppers!! I appreciate each and every one of you!!

We had the best time being vendors at this fun show. Brenda and Ron Buckingham who put on this event are so wonderful to work with and so supportive and encouraging. It is a great group to be a part of! They go above and beyond to make this event fantastic for shoppers and vendors alike!

More Sisters Creed booth helpers...my daughters Ailey and Bryn...Sisters Creed the next generation!! They were so excited to help out and to get to wear real vendor badges!! LOL.

A HUGE thank you to all of our AMAZING Sisters Creed shoppers!! Wow! You guys are the best!! Thank you coming out in the snow and on terrible roads!! Thank you for being filled with so much fun, laughter, and joy!! It made Pickin Post Falls such a wonderful event!!

Sincerely,

Kristin
Sisters Creed