~Our 100th Post!

 ~To celebrate our 100th post,we would like to showcase Linda’s

 Behind My Red Door

Colonial Christmas

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Linda has been a perfect fit here at APP with her monthly

Primitive Musings

Linda shares with us a taste of life in New England as the seasons change, a must read!I’ll have the pleasure in the next few weeks to see her home all decorated for the holidays in person!I must say it looked gorgeous in the Fall!Audrey,Jill, and some “new” friends will be getting together at her home for a swap, and then we’ll go “a wassailing” over to the Walker Homestead, where they’ll be dressed up in period costumes!Until then…enjoy a little Christmas joy behind this red door!

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We hope you all enjoy reading the blog,it gives just a little incite of what’s going on over at

A Primitive Place

We thank-you for following us!

APP Friends Check Out An Open House!

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Kindra and I went to a Primitive Open House in a town nearby!
They had wine, bread, crackers, cheese and dips...so you could drink and munch while you shopped!
We had a great time and took a couple pictures!
We both got some goodies! Well...I got some goodies...Kindra got one goodie! LOL! I couldn't restrain myself!
But everything was really reasonably priced and that makes it even more fun!!
Here we are~~

Sarah & Kindra

And one more....I was testing the kiwi pear wine and Kindra had the apple wine.

 

Here are the goodies I bought!

Getting together with Prim friends is THE BEST!

Prim Blessings,

Sarah

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~What to do with that basket…

 

Everyone has a basket or two laying around, why not fill it!Christina made these cute candy cane ornies, she then filled the basket with greens,berries,white lights,and a star!What a nice addition to add to your holiday vignettes!

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Do you have a favorite holiday candle scent?

We’ve discussed this in the forum, scents can really bring us back in time,it can trigger a warm memory,a season,or a place.I like to change out my scents according to the season.This one is my new favorite one!It has the essence of pine, with  hint of sweetness added in.Not over piney,hmmm can you smell it?

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~Enjoy This Holiday Home Tour~

 Here’s a very nice

Holiday Home Tour

that you’ll enjoy!!Please turn off the blogger music first at the bottom of the blogger page.

Be Inspired!

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The November Giveaway

These goodies could be yours!

The details are in the “Forum”

Sarah “deeb5”

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~We’re Getting Into The Holiday Spirit~

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~This star tree topper was made by Karen “nhprim”, she found an old bed spring, and fastened a grungy prim star on top,how creative is that!

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~We’ve added another page….

 

 Another page of

Trash To Treasure!

has been added to APP!If you’d like to see the finished result of this wooden bowl….

~Click Here~

Kristine,Sarah, and Lisa have been busy lately!Keep them coming !

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In an earlier post about “Decorating  With Winterberry” We posted a picture of Trena’s (timewornprimitives)front door all done up with greens, and Winterberry.Well Trena has done it again,look at how beautiful it looks this year!

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A close-up of the basket.

Are you inspired to decorate yet?

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~pRiM sNoWmAn fAcEs~

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Here’s a little Christmas craft that kids will love to do!I made these last year from a recipe that Colleen (And Baby Makes Five) had  shared,aren’t they adorable.They’re easy to make, and they look cute displayed in a bowl or on a plate,and they also can be used on a wreath!

Colleen’s Recipe

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To make 6 snowmen faces, mix up the following:
1 cup salt
2 cups flour
1 cup water
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Divide dough into six equal pieces and set aside a seventh (smaller) piece to use for the carrot noses. You won’t need too much for those as the dough goes a pretty long way.
Place your dough faces--which you can form into balls in the palm of your hand--on a lightly greased cookie sheet and set aside while you roll out your carrot noses. I do those by taking a pinch of dough and rolling it in my hands until it looks right.
When all of your noses are ready, use and old paintbrush dipped in water to moisten the noses. Use the same brush to moisten a portion of the snowman face as well. Press each nose lightly in place and smooth out the edges to get a good seal.
In my oven, these snowmen faces often need to bake for about 90 minutes or more. I usually check every 30 minutes or so to make sure they aren’t getting too dark. I also like to let them sit for a few days after baking…just to make sure that the are nice and hard.
Once these dry, I sealed them with some spray poly and sprinkled each snowman face with clear glitter.

 

 

~Humble Hearts And Homes~

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Bringing treasures past to your future. We take pride in bringing you the best in Early American and Primitive decor for your home. Framed Folk Art Prints, Braided Rugs, Handmade Beeswax Scented Tarts/Candles and Colonial Lighting are just a few of the wonderful items you will find to make your house a vision of yester-year.

Check out out Anne’s primitive wares!

 ~Click Here~

 

Be sure to check out the Dec. issue of

Country Sampler

Two of Anne’s terrific ornaments are in the special feature!

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~Wooden Bowl Makeover~

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After

Set of 3 in dark red, mustard and colonial blue

Set of 3 in dark red, mustard and harvest brown

I have added these to the Prims for Sale page on APP, along with a few other new things, if you are interested in purchasing them.

 Kristine

APP Administrator

http://www.aprimitiveplace.org/primsforsale.html

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Just had to share a little eye candy!

This colonial inspired candle board is just stunning!It was made by Kathy of

 The Olde Weeping Cedar

 

 

The November Crafting Tutorial

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Char’s

November Crafting Tutorial
How to make Grubby Silicone Light Strands!

~Click Here~

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This adorable primitive snowfolk painting was done on an old rustic window by

Christina

If you would like to see more of her artistic work …it’s in the “forum”

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~Decorating With Winterberry~

 

 

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~Just about this time every year I start to think about gathering up some Winterberry for my outdoor decorating. The hunt then begins! The Winterberry shrub tends to grow in wetlands,and is a member of the Holly family.  They lose their leaves in the Fall to reveal bright red berries,so they can easily  be spotted in the woods.I have been known to be in my car scanning the woods for hints of red as I’m driving, although I don’t recommend this! It’s better to go on foot.The next time you’re out for a walk or hike, the outdoors is the perfect place to find all  the rustic and natural elements you’ll need to add to  your  holiday displays, and it brings you back to colonialism…simple & natural decorating.

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This is my bundle from last year

I put some in this red bucket, and added some greens from the backyard, and a primitive snowman for whimsy.

 

Birds love Winterberry, so I then made a wreath for my bird house,adding some pinecones as well. After that I did my sled,milk can, and front door.

After a glaze of ice it looks magical

 

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One of my favorite pictures from last year belongs to   APP memberTrena , aka“timewornprimitives”

Her front door is stunning! I never tire looking at this masterpiece!She has fastened together twigs,pinecones,and of course those red berries, and that’s what make it pop!

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~Take a Peek At These Makeovers~

 ~After seeing these makeovers, you’ll be amazed at what a little paint can do!

Kristine bought this cabinet at a garage sale for $3.00.

Before

After

  Close up

Kristine also found this window/planter box laying around on her farm.

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After her magic touch it’s become a centerpiece for her table!

Kristine’s daughter even made over these candlesticks!

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Sarah bought some new pine cabinets at Michaels with a 40% off coupon.She then took an ordinary piece of pine, and gave it a primitive distressed look!

Michaels

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home

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After

That’s our “prim” inspiration for the day!

The magic of paint!

If you want to know what paint techniques, and colors they used,they’ve shared the info in the “forum”.

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~November Primitive Musing~

 

November Primitive Musing
~Thankful Traditions~
by Linda Rudman - Behind My Red Door

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Coming Soon…

Christmas at

A Primitive Place!

~Prim Friends Meet~

 

Jen & Dana

Dana “homespuntreasures” visits Jen of Taylor's*Farmhouse*Attic!

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First of all let me tell you what a wonderful hostess Jen was we had a wonderful soup and sandwich lunch from Panera Bread and she made a homemade pumpkin gooey buttercake that was just divine!!!! She also made some homemade chocolate and coconut candies that was sooo good!!!
I was able to meet her daughter Taylor and her son Luke and we had so much fun.
Let me tell you her house is so awesome in person!!! She has a talent for putting things together. Every room in her house is decorated primitive and I just had to look at everything two or three times to take it all in.
We've already made plans to get together again very soon and I can't wait. I'm looking so forward to our new friendship. From the moment we walked up and met it felt like we had know each other for a long time no moments of silence with us we talked and talked!!!
We exchanged gifts that we made for each other and it was like opening Christmas!!! We had a blast.

I can't wait for y'all to see the goodies she made for me she is so talented!!!!
I'm so thankful for my new found friend I will treasure our friendship.
Thanks Jen for a wonderful day!!!  Dana

 

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Happy November 1st!

 

~November is a special month…it’s special because everyone can celebrate being thankful.There’s nothing like getting together with family and friends, and enjoying a turkey meal with all the fixings!It’s the one holiday that brings us all together.

I’m thankful that my grandfather (14 generations ago) came to this beautiful country on the Mayflower

William Brewster

I’m thankful for the health of my family,a roof over my head, and plenty of food on the table.I’m also thankful for APP, and Kristine, who has spent endless hours of her own time putting together

A Primitive Place

Bringing together a great group of people who all share the same love of crafting and decorating!Truly the nicest, and supportive people you’ll meet anywhere!

What are you thankful for?

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~Pumpkin Seeds Roasting Tip~

 

~We would like to remind you to please use caution when driving  on Halloween.We want our children to be safe.

Just about now you may have started, or will  start to carve that pumpkin.Don’t throw away those seeds! 

This is what I do every year with my seeds.Pre heat the oven to 325.Simply wash the seeds of all the pumpkin pulp.Spread them evenly onto a cookie sheet.Then drizzle olive oil over them.After that, sprinkle salt over them, making sure to cover all of the seeds.Pop them into the oven and roast for about1hour/or until golden brown and crispy,making sure to stir them every 10 min.

You’ll never eat pumpkin seeds any other way again!

On behalf of Kristine,Sarah,Linda,Char Dana and Bonnie, we would like to say to you to

“ Please Be Safe”

Don’t forget to turn those clocks back 1 hour on Saturday night!

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~Our Harvest Winner’s Sign~

 

~Cindy (primcindy) won 1st prize in the “Indoor” display category.This harvest sign was hand painted by Lisa (Black Sheep Prims)Lisa did a superb job on this primitive sign!We want to thank her for her hard work!

It looks like it was made just for this spot on Cindy’s rustic shelf!

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Fall Favorites

 

 

~It’s such a shame that Fall ever has to end…the colors are so warm.Soon this will be a memory…savor every minute of it.Here are a few of Bonnie aka”prims4me”favorite Fall pics  from home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Magnificent Makeovers!

  ~If you’re looking for a little creative inspiration,watch this slideshow of makeovers from our talented and creative members!

Please first turn off the blogger music, at the very bottom of the blogger page first.

It’s APP’s 1 Year Anniversary!!

 Celebrate With Us

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~A Letter From The Editor~

There is no greater anticipated time of year for APP Staff and members, then Fall! We have anxiously awaited the cool, crisp mornings, the wonderful hues of yellow, orange and red, hot cocoa,bonfires, hayrides and family trips to the pumpkin patch! 

It is no doubt our favorite time of year!
But this year commemorates something more special...APP's One Year Anniversary!
On October 23rd, 2008, A Primitive Place was born.
It all started out with just 10 members and has since has grown to 570!
APP has come a long way in just one year!
The APP site features 44 primitive and colonial inspired home tours.
In the past year, we have had 12 of our member's homes   featured in Country Sampler magazine or ones that will be featured in the near future.

Besides all of our wonderful members, we have had close to 90,000 visitors from all over the world from the US, Canada, Germany, Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Netherlands, Australia, Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Kuwait, Bulgaria, Belgium, United Kingdom and France.
In addition, we have well over 600 outside links back to APP from various sites and blogs and the word just keep spreading!
Along with the main website, the APP Forum and the APP Blog, we have APP on Facebook and on Twitter.

APP is like a vintage wine ...getting better and better by the day!  
At this time, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to my wonderful staff! Bonnie, Sarah, Dana, Linda and Char...you guys are the greatest! APP has become a huge sensation and I have you all to thank for helping to make this all happen!
A special thank you goes out to Bonnie who does all the work on the blog! Bonnie does so much for APP and for that I am so thankful! I appreciate all that you do, Bonnie! Thank you!
A very special thank you goes out to Bonnie's daughter, Ashley . Thank you so much for all the countless hours you've spent making videos for APP! You never cease to amaze me with your talent!
Thank you, Kathy, motherbee, for bringing a wonderful addition to APP with your monthly short story. We all look forward to what you have to offer in the upcoming months. You are a wonderful addition to APP and a blessing to have in my life!

And last, but not least, thank you to all the wonderful members of APP! We appreciate the love and support you show day in and day out!
It doesn't matter where you go in life or what you do. What matters is who you have beside you!
Here's to another successful year!
Prim Blessings,
Kristine

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~Karen KM Primitives…we love your work!

 

~K M Primitives~

 We just wanted to mention how much we love Karen’s work!If you don’t know,Karen creates fabulous penny rug designs!

At Linda’s Harvest Gathering Audrey received a a penny rug mat that Bonnie purchased locally,unaware that this was Karen’s design, licensed by

Primitives by Kathy

What a small prim world in which we live!

Dana “Homespun Treasures” has recently purchased some really cute Fall items from Karen!

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To start your week off!

 

 

Sarah’s stovetop display has such a warm feel…you can almost smell that candle,hmmmmm.

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Jennifer’s husband made this spoon rack for her,she filled it with a little Sweet Annie, a black wooden bowl, and some primitive touches,very nice Jennifer!

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Rachel and her family are living abroad in Germany,stationed there in the military.Rachel has managed to bring a piece of America with her.Living in a military apartment, she has warmed it up with her handmade quilts and Americana touches.We at APP would like to thank our military, and their families for what they do for our country!

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Prim Friends Have Fun!

 

~What a fabulous day it was today

Behind My Red Door !

Linda hosted a Harvest Gathering luncheon at her home.Jill came down from Maine, and Audrey and Bonnie from Central MA. Linda served us a pumpkin soup, fit for the harvest season….delicious! After our taste buds were exploding from all the other delights she served,we had a gift swap! I (Bonnie “prims4me”) got a handcrafted original from Jill…a spoon rack!

~We  then took a little ride to Brookfield Ma, where we were greeted by another APP Member,

Doreen of

The Walker Homestead

Jill is in awe of this old colonial home!

Eye candy everywhere we looked!

The hooked rug hanging above this colonial mantle is gorgeous!

Drying herbs in the homestead’s guesthouse.We bought some Sweet Annie from Doreen!

 

Take at tour of

The Walker Homestead

http://www.picturetrail.com/walkerhomestead

To see our whole day,click onto the video.Please turn off the blogger music first at the very bottom of the page before viewing as the music will interfere.

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sNoW?????

 

 

~Okay folks..is Mother Nature confused here,because we thought this was Fall?Here in the Northeast snow has been falling!Our Fall decorating usually never looks like this…

~So Mother Nature is confused…Fall decorating or Winter decorating?

~Well we had to dig deep into the archives  for a home video,made just for Kristine!It’s her favorite holiday song and it’s called…

~Winter Wonderland~

♫“Walking in a Winter Wonderland”♫

This is for you Kristine!

Turn off the blogger music first. at the bottom of the blogger page.

Just In!

~Oh we’re so excited here at APP! Another one of our member’s homes will be photographed for the Fall Issue of

Country Sampler

Primitive Joys

Congratulations Joyce!

Come take a tour!

~Click Here~

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~Harvest Table & Gathering~

 

~Once again on Saturday,Audrey and Bonnie will get to go

Behind My Red Door!

We get to see this fabulous Harvest table Linda and Mr.Red Door built together!

You’ve heard Linda mention Jill in her blog about all the ventures she and Jill have taken up in ME and MA.We’re so excited to meet her as well!Jill’s home is filled with pieces of her handcrafted furniture,a real talented gal,her home is also in the A Primitive Place

Member’s Gallery

~Click Here~

Linda will be having a brunch for us and then it’s off to Sturbridge and the Walker Homestead

http://www.picturetrail.com/walkerhomestead

Wish you all could come!

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To answer a question in the comments about where to order the APP cookbooks,just go to the main page of

A Primitive Place

http://aprimitiveplace.org/index.html

In the upper right hand corner is the info on that.I think some people get confused about the website/forum and the blog…the blog is not the website.If you go to the website you can look at all the wonderful homes,crafting ideas, decorating hints,and also there is a “forum”…anyone is welcome to join that,there’s so much more in the forum!

 

~A Little Peek~

 

Kristine has done such an amazing job of organizing an

A Primitive Place Cookbook!

Here’s a sneak peek at a rough draft.

Filled with lots of yummy recipes by our members.Order one today,they make great holiday gifts to give out to friends and family!

Bon Appetit!

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We have a Winner!

 

We have a winner of the October Giveaway! Once again, thank you to all of you who entered! There were 34 of you!
The lucky winner is............ Kris (simplyprim)!!! Congratulations Kris! We will get your prim winnings sent to you soon!
Here is the winning name that my daughter picked out of our Trick or Treat bowl~

Sarah

 

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~The APP Buzz…

 

We’re very pleased to say that

Country Sampler

will be coming to shoot

The Patriot Homeplace

 for next Fall!

Congratulations Kimberlee!

To see more of Kimberlee’s mix of colonial and primitives!

~Click Here~

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~A little Columbus Day Eye Candy~

 ~Enjoy this little home tour of our newest member Deb, “dschumm”

Her home is just exquisite!

 

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