~It’s looking like Christmas At Cyannes’~

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~It’s beginning to look like Christmas at Cyanne’s,she has her fireplace all decked out for the season with an assortment of  charming Santas!

 

Cyanne’s Christmas Village Collection

~Outdoor Decorating With Holly~

  We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!I had a lovely time spent with family on Cape Cod. An up close picture of our thankful meal,nothing like fresh apple cider!While I was there I spied my mother’s holly tree in full bloom,she let me take as much as I wanted, and I promised Linda

Behind My Red Door

that I would bring some to her on Sunday when I get to see her home decorated for Christmas!Below is a picture of my mother’s massive holly tree.Every year around this time when the berries ripen, flocks of starlings and robins will eat all the berries all in one day even before she gets to use the sprigs,how dare they!

This is what I’ve done so far ,tomorrow I’ll add some greens above the door.I wrapped fresh evergreen around the lamp post and tucked in the holly here and there.The holly really adds a pretty red touch!

 

 

I tucked the holly along with winterberry,evergreens,pussy willow stems,and some sparkly pinecones into my milkcan.

 

 

Next week we have some exciting things going on at APP,be looking for our December Featured Home,all decked out for Christmas!You’ll be sure to love this one!

Prim Blessings,

Bonnie

~Happy Thanksgiving From APP!

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Prim Blessings,

FromThe Staff At APP!

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~Deck The Halls~

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~I’ve just about finished all of my decorating,and here are a few pictures I’d like share with you.What I like to do is blend in red lights, with the white on the tree,it gives it such a warm glow.~

 

 

 

 

  

~Hot cocoa anyone?

 Prim Blessings,

Bonnie

 

~As Thanksgiving Approaches….

 ~As Thanksgiving will be here in a few days, and our Fall decorating will be put away, we would like to leave you with some gorgeous pictures of Linda’s (primitivestitcher)

“Setting Room”

Can you imagine sitting a spell here?

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~A Sneak Peek~

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~I’ve begun to add some Christmas touches here and there.Here’s a sneak peek!

~It’s Looking Like Christmas At Pam’s~

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~Hmmmm can you smell the aroma coming from Pam’s (TheHirtHomestead) tree?She has added dried apples,oranges,and cinnamon sticks to her twig tree to enliven the senses!

Some more of Pam’s displays

 

~The A Primitive Place Cookbooks Are In!!

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Be watching the mail in the near future for your copy of the APP Cookbook!
If you haven't ordered one yet, now is the time! I have limited copies available (approx. 50 total).
The cookbook has vintage looking dividers:

A meet our staff section:

And LOTS of wonderful recipes, which also includes a Crafting Recipe section!
The books are REALLY nice! I can't wait to get them out to those of you who ordered one!

~Click Here~

Kristine

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“A Day Of Thanks”

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“A Day Of Thanks”

A heartwarming short story, written by Kathy “motherbee”

featuring Kathy’s grandchildren!

~Click Here~

 

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~Makeovers & Eye Candy!

   APP member Christine(sticksnstiches) took a vintage Christmas light, and gave it an updated look!She took off the holly sprig,spray painted the base, and painted the candle.What a clever idea!

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After

Be sure to check out all of Sarah’s makeovers in the forum that she has done in the last few days!Keep them coming Sarah!

 

Here’s Sarah’s bowl rack with some of Kristine’s bowls, that Sarah has purchased…the small bowls are the ones that Kristine had given a new look to!

If you’re looking for a little Christmas inspiration…here’s some eye-candy for you.APP member Suzanne “Apple Hill” has a beautiful home nestle up in the Lakes Region of NH.She’s also the proprietor of a primitive shop, with the same name….get the drool rag ready!

~Click Here~

 

~The Stockings Were Hung…

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~Cyanne made these 5 wool stockings earlier this Fall,aren’t they just adorable!They look like they were made just for this black colonial shelf.

Cyanne also purchased Kristine’s bowls.Look how nice they look on this little primitive bench!

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~Textile Chain Package~

 

HERE IT IS...OUR NEW CHAIN PACKAGE!!! ...This is going to be a little different then the last one that we did (for those of you who participated)...as this one is going to be a TEXTILE package.
I know there can be a lot of different "meanings" to the word Textile...but, I want this swap to be a "Linens" textile swap!....this will keep the package weight very light and really pretty inexpensive!...and we all like inexpensive when it comes to PO mailing!!!
So, I want everyone to think of items like: homespun towels, stitcheries, embroidered flour sack towels, fabric bowl fillers, fabric Ornies, table runners, candle mats, etc.!!!!

I’ll be taking names via a pm in the forum until Nov.20th, the package starts moving on Nov. 23rd.

Char

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Carla just purchased these lovely Belsnickle Santas at a craft show.We can’t wait to see where  they get displayed !

Belsnickles were made in Germany as early as the 1870’s.The original name for them was Pelz Nichol which was later changed to Belsnickle by immigrants coming to the United States.They usually have a stern face and carry a feather tree sprig.They’re a coveted item amongst some holiday vignettes, and you can see why!

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~Our 100th Post!

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

 Behind My Red Door

Colonial Christmas

“08”

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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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.

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  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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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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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.