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.
I had the opportunity to help my good friend Maria in her booth
“Primitives by Maria”
Penny also came down from Maine to help out in Maria’s booth.
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/
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
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.
Look how adorable these children are all dressed up in their prairie dresses!
Kris Casucci from the Walker Homestead & Maria
Doreen & her husband are all dressed up for the occasion!
Dirk Dishop from the
“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
In Dirks’ booth were some of Rachel Engel’s wonderful and unique folk art dolls
“Too Far Gone Primitives”
http://www.picturetrail.com/toofargoneprimitives
This piece on the door came home with me.
One of Rachel’s pieces is headed off with a happy customer!
Beautiful redware and antiques everywhere you looked!
Pssst…a little birdie told me Kris from the Walker Homestead bought this box with the same name on it, how fitting!
A local Brookfield shop
“Hometown Antiques”
http://www.hometownantiqueswb.com/
Love this display…
Milltown Primitives won best booth!
Lots of eye candy here!
http://www.milltownprimitivesshop.com/
Some good food right off of the grill…
and some down home good ole music!
Phillis Leck from the
“Village Weaver”
http://www.scottishwroughtiron.com/
When I see Phillis in this picture, I feel like I’ve taken a step back in time.
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/
Blessings, Bonnie
Beautiful! Always a fun visit! Hope to get there one day. Thanks for such inspirational pix!
ReplyDeleteI wish I was able to go, but I feel as if I was there with your beautiful photos! Looks like it was a great time!
ReplyDeleteWow! Everything looks just terrific! Would love to go and share in the fun, really loves those critters and skeps! Thanks so much for taking me along on the journey!
ReplyDeleteFantastic pictures! It's so nice to relive the day through your pictures. Your friend Maria's booth was just wonderful! It was such a great show!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Heather
As always, your photos are a joy to behold! Thank you so much for taking so many shots... as the day gets busy, the camera goes in my pocket and stays there! Love your work, hope to see you soon <3
ReplyDeleteThank You again Bonnie for your WONDERFUL work and THANK YOU so much for taking the time to photograph my grandchildren alot of love went into those outfits which were made my my Mom their great grandmother and my older granddaughters had was sewn by hand by a cousin of mine who wanted it to be authentic as possible and I made their dolls they carried in so there was alot of LOVE in those outfits and you appreciated it enough to give us the chance to see them in your AWESOME photography and I can't THANK YOU enough for that....It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and Maria that day and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall.........<3
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, Bonnie! It looked like a great time. Love your door hanger.
ReplyDeleteWhat a prim perfect place to be!
ReplyDeleteI think I just drooled on my laptop.
Wish we had places like that in WI.
Thanks for sharing.
Prim Blessings
Robin
Oh my so much eye candy! I would of had to take hubby's truck as I would have wanted to drag most of it home..smile..Oh to dream.Warm Blessings!~Amy
ReplyDeleteOMG Shopping heaven!!!!! I would have been going crazy (and broke). I'll say it again, I NEED to have shows like this near me. Love those bee skeps made by Dirk & okay I'll say it if no one else is brave enough....what a cutie, looks & talent...he had me at the tattoo LOL!! ~Kriss~
ReplyDeleteABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL Bonnie!!! I feel like I was right there with you! Of course I wish I could just reach through my computer screen & bring some of those goodies home with me! I saw SO many things that I wanted. Could have spent some serious cash in Dirk's booth...Wow! Thanks for putting these blog posts together complete with photos & links etc. It takes time & effort & I appreciate your photo tours so much! Hmmm..the next show is in Sept you say??... Take care my friend! ~Sarah~
ReplyDeleteBonnie~ beautiful pictures~ you really captured some wonderful shots~ blus sky~ fluffy white clouds!!!Looks like a wonderful day~ Packed full of wonderful vendors~ I am going back to check some of the sites out~ Rachel's(too far gone) work is always so fascinating~
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us with you~
Smiles
Teresa
Bonnie I just wanted to thank you again for all the pictures and capturing everything in a way only you could do! I had a great time with everyone at the show. I look forward to seeing all of you again in the fall...
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The Early Homestead Woodshop
Beautiful Bonnie! We had a great time as always at the Walker Homestead Show making new friends and meeting some old. Looking forward to the fall show. There is nothing like fall in New England. Thank you for sharing your pictures!
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Old Country Primitives