Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Through the Lens

Through the lens this week…the rain has finally stopped, and the sun has poked it’s head through the clouds, phew summer is here! The rambling New England countrysides are so green & lush after the rain.

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My shade garden is like a tropical rain forest, bursting with green!

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I think this gourd could use a fresh coat of paint, but the current residents don’t seem to mind this chippy look.

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You know I have to include the pets!

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A little whimsy!

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Wishing you a Happy & Safe

4th of July!

God Bless America!

Land that I love!

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The Walker Homestead Show Part 2

 The day of the Antiques & Primitives Goods Show was picture perfect, warm, blue skies, low humidity, what more could one ask for? It was just a beautiful day to scout around for the best antiques and primitives.

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I had the opportunity to help my good friend Maria in her booth

“Primitives by Maria”

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 Penny also came down from Maine to help out in Maria’s booth.

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I must say all 3 of us had a good time during the 2 days that we spent at the Walker Homestead.

Penny has a shop in Mechanic Falls, ME called

The Falls Country Gift Shoppe

http://fallsprimitives.blogspot.com/

The Falls Country Gift Shoppe 

If you’re on facebook she also has a fan page under the same name.

In Brookline, NH (right over the MA border) you can visit Maria & John over at

Country Culture

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http://www.countrycultureonline.com/

I’m going to try to include as many links as I can in the following pictures.

I’ll start by showing Maria’s booth. It was all done up in an Americana theme.

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Look how adorable these children are all dressed up in their prairie dresses!

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Kris Casucci from the Walker Homestead & Maria

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Doreen & her husband are all dressed up for the occasion!

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Dirk Dishop from the

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“Early Homestead Woodshop”

had some nice pieces of his handcrafted reproduction furniture and his now infamous cement sculpture pieces. Wow! he was very busy selling out of these pieces!

http://www.picturetrail.com/earlyhomesteadwoodshop

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In Dirks’ booth were some of Rachel Engel’s wonderful and unique folk art dolls

“Too Far Gone Primitives”

http://www.picturetrail.com/toofargoneprimitives

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This piece on the door came home with me.

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One of Rachel’s pieces is headed off with a happy customer!

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Beautiful redware and antiques everywhere you looked! 

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Pssst…a little birdie told me Kris from the Walker Homestead bought this box with the same name on it, how fitting!

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A local Brookfield shop

“Hometown Antiques”

http://www.hometownantiqueswb.com/

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Love this display…

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Milltown Primitives won best booth!

Lots of eye candy here!

http://www.milltownprimitivesshop.com/

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Some good food right off of the grill…

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and some down home good ole music!

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Phillis Leck from the

“Village Weaver”

http://www.scottishwroughtiron.com/

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When I see Phillis in this picture, I feel like I’ve taken a step back in time.

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I like the message on these stacking boxes.

Give Thanks

I’m very thankful for my family & friends

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The next show will be in September, start planning your trip now, fall in New England is the best time to visit!

http://www.walkerhomestead.com/

walker fall show!

Blessings, Bonnie