I have an announcement to make and it's one I've been dreaming of for a very long time. Longer than Toadstool Farm has existed, in fact!
We are moving to Washington state!
For most of my life, since before I owned the original Toadstool Farm, back when I was in my early twenties, I have dreamed of a cottage farm with horses, goats, chickens, a cow or two and space of my own to do all the homesteady things I love best. Through a series of incredible events, it has finally happened. In a couple of weeks we will be closing escrow on our own four acre mini farm in Southern Washington, close to the greater Portland/Vancouver area.
I know many of you know how much I love the Pacific Northwest. The rain and fog and forests and ocean so close by, along with the crafty, creative energy of Portland, suits my Misfit self. I am so looking forward to bringing that energy to you through my shop, my blog and my social media.
I need to thank my family, both past and present, for supporting me in this enormous move and my customers, clients and friends for being here to help make it happen. (Ok did that sound like an Oscar acceptance speech? Ha!) All kidding aside, it is true, and I can't wait for this next exciting chapter for Toadstool Farm. And in case you're wondering or worried, the shop will not be changing. Its will still be vintage and crafty. Though, who knows? maybe I'll add even more creative pursuits!
Don't hesitate to leave me a comment below and feel free to ask any questions! I'll see you next time!
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(Darn it won’t let me just reply to my first comment in thread): Sorry, to clarify: this blog post was about you moving, but there is no mention of the horses within the big announcement. I.e. that’s a BIG move for them to come with. So I was asking if they were not going. Yes I did find the footer of course, but those were the same photos from almost 20 years ago…. When we were all in LA/Burbank. Just seeing how they were doing.
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Toadstool Farm Vintage replied:
There is mention of them actually. It talks about how I dreamt of a farm “with horses…” etc… For more details about my daily life and family, including the horses and all of my animals, see my Instagram at MossandMourning. This blog post and the website in general was and is specifically aimed at my shop clientele more than my personal equine life. But for the record, anyone who knows me knows I would never leave my horses behind. -——- Original message -——-
Whatever happened to all the horses? I was checking back to see who you still had, but it seems the whole tribe is…. gone?
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Toadstool Farm Vintage replied:
Nah… You just didn’t look close enough. At the bottom of the website in the footer is a link to Fairytale Horses. They’re all there.Jacqtoadstoolfarmvintage.com -——- Original message -——-
So so happy for you! This is very exciting news and you guys are so deserving of this. Looking for forward to that gorgeous PNW content that will suit you oh so well.
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Toadstool Farm Vintage replied:
Thanks so much!!! I can’t wait to share with all of you. Jacq
SOoo excited for you in your new adventure!! How wonderful!! Enjoy!!🙂💜✌️
SOoo excited for you in your new adventure!! How wonderful!! Enjoy!!🙂💜✌️
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Toadstool Farm Vintage replied:
Thank you so much!!! We’re so excited!Jacq -——- Original message -——-
Congratulations! So excited for you! 🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉
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Toadstool Farm Vintage replied:
We are too!!! Thanks!Jacq -——- Original message -——-
Dreams really do come true! So happy for you. Can’t wait to see pictures after you are settled. Congratulations!
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Toadstool Farm Vintage replied:
They truly do! I’ve been wanting this for so very long. Jacq -——- Original message -——-
Jacqueline Hi. Really happy for you, those areas are really nice, looking forward to seeing your creative side again. I still have the Christmas drawing you did , also your book beneath , beauty, lies, Love , Karon
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Toadstool Farm Vintage replied:
Thank you Karon!! It’s so beautiful there. Jacq -——- Original message -——-
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your new adventure. I was born in Portland. The area is beautiful. You are one of the few artists I’ve followed for some time. Maybe the creative vibe will inspire you to paint again. Unless I’ve missed something and you have been. lol From one artist to another, that would be lovely to see.
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Toadstool Farm Vintage replied:
Thank you!!! I’ve dreamt about being in the PNW for so long! I’ll never say never about any creative pursuit!:)Jacq -——- Original message -——-
Congrats on your dream MOVE! I love your vintage items! I have several of your original artwork on my wall when you were a vendor at the Renaissance Fair in Hollister CA! (Many many moons ago) Please more artwork on your site! All my best!
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Toadstool Farm Vintage replied:
Thank you! So happy you enjoy your artwork still!! I don’t paint anymore but prints are available on redbubble of my older works. Hope that helps!Jacq -——- Original message -——-