The Painted Fern

Country Living Fair South 2011

We can't begin to thank everyone who helped make this show such a success.Your support was tremendous as you came out in groves!!!We are practically sold out and I'm wondering what I will do for the Christmas shows that are coming up.Thank you all again for such a fun show!!!Here are some pictures that I took before the show started.

This was the entrance to our booth made out of old windows,banisters and old architectural elements.

Same elements used for our wrap stand.Along with old siding used for the counter.They both have been sold and now have new homes.

Some of our fall items.The burlap pumpkins with flowers sold out in the first couple of hours.Sorry I didn't make more of them.

Christmas decorations designed from girls taken out of victorian catalogs,ornaments and tinsel.

Well that's all the pictures as the rest are really blurry.Thanks again for coming out and seeing us at Stone Mountain.Hope to see everyone next year.

Country Living Fair

We are getting ready for the Country Living Fair...Hope to see everyone there!!!

 

 

 

 

Roswell Lavender Festival

Join Antiques In Old Town on Saturday June 11,2011 on the grounds of historic Barrington Hall in Roswell,Ga.Our theme is "Lavender and Old Lace" and we will be gathering up all things chippy and old for the garden from around the shop to bring to the festival.

We will also be carrying many items pertaining to the old and beloved herb lavender.

Barrington Hall is located across from the historic Roswell Square on the corner of Hwy 9 and Hwy 120.We hope to see you there.

Valentine's Day Thank You

 
I had the most wonderful time teaching this paper wreath class at Antiques In Old Town this past Saturday.Words can't express the fun and fellowship we all had as crafters and now friends.Everyone's wreath turned out just over the top in their designs.Thank you to Rowann for hosting this class and everyone who came and made this day so special.Happy Valentine's Day to you all !!! I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying your wreath today and for many more Valentine's Days to come.All the wreaths turned out so beautiful.Please go over to www.antiquesinoldtown.blogspot.com for pictures of our fun event.(as I forgot my camera :( )Hope to see everybody again at our next workshop...think spring...

HEART TO HEART

New workshops are beginning at Antiques in OldTown located in Historic Old Town Lilburn,Ga.
So come on in and join us February 12th from 1-3 p.m. for our first workshop.I had a great time designing this "Romantic Paper Heart Wreath" just in time for Valentine's Day.I found some old romance novels at my local thrift store and came up with this heart wreath design. This project is perfect for a beginner or intermediate crafter.Please bring your glue gun and plenty of glue sticks as all other supplies are provided in the kit to finish this paper wreath.
Cost of the kit is $25.00,again the place to be is Antiques In Old Town.February 12th from 1-3p.m.Class size is limited so call Rowann at 770-279-1300 and reserve your space.
We''ll have light refreshments too. Hope to see you there!!!

A Christmas Wish

 

Merry Christmas...from our home to yours.

We Make You Kindly Welcome

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is located near Harrodsburg,Ky.With over 3,000 acres, it is the largest restored Shaker Community in the United States.
 
Visitors at Pleasant Hill can enjoy a variety of tours to take in Shaker history.There are demonstrations in woodworking,broom making, spinning and weaving. 

There are overnight accomodations in rooms where Shakers once slept.Each room is furnished with reproduction Shaker furniture and textiles.
The Trustees' Office Inn has a wonderful restaurant that will make you "kindly welcome" with their delicious recipes. My favorite is Shaker Lemon Pie:

2 LARGE LEMONS

4 EGGS,WELL BEATEN

2 C SUGAR

PIE CRUST

Slice lemons as thin as paper,rind and all.Combine with sugar;mix well.Let stand for 2 hours or overnight,blending occasionally.Add beaten eggs to lemon mixture;mix well.Turn into a 9 inch pie shell,arranging lemon slices evenly.Cover with top crust.Cut several slits in top.Bake at 450 for 15 minutes.Reduce heat to 375 and bake for 20 minutes or until silver knife inserted comes out clean.Cool
 
before serving.

A Thanksgiving Story

 
Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family,friends and of course good food!!!