MY HUMBLE ABODE...

Good afternoon Prim Pals! Finally had a day to putz around my own house and it felt so good! As most of you know, a little before my Dad passed, we rented out our wonderful old home and made a lot of changes. We "gutted" my mom's walk-out and made an apartment so she wouldn't have to live alone. It's been a long time since I showed you pictures of our little apartment, but thought it might be fun to share. We used a lot of old cupboard in our kitchen, except for the stove/sink wall. I love how it turned out and it feels so cozy - especially on these cold, blustery days.

One of the old cupboards is a Hoosier that Dick's parents had had in a cottage up north. I just love it, the work area is old wood.

My stove board is an antique noodle board and it fits perfect. Sometimes I display it on top of our island.

This shelf is over the sink and filled with old graters, tin molds and old bottles. Probably my favorite!

My Rosie dog claims the end of the couch most of the time. (That's why there is a blanket on it!)

What man doesn't love his leather recliner? Oh well.

I'm still crazy about my couch and chair that I bought from Earlene (Primitive Passion Decorating). It fit perfectly!

My favorite collection has to be primitive pinkeeps. Sometimes I group them all together, but I decided to spread them out a bit. Strawberries anyone?

I broke down today and got out a few spring goodies. Just love these two bunnies, I've had them for quite awhile.

I put my cinnamon carrots and eggs and the feedsack eggs in the wooden bowl with a candle. Filled it up just right.

And this bowl always reminds me of my friend Connie. We used to watch for different carrots whenever we would go on a shopping adventure.

Not sure if I ever showed you the table we got this winter. Friend Debbie sold it to me - finally!!! It's an oldie and has two big drawers on the side. Perfect place to dine and to work on projects.

I also bought my pie safe from Debbie years ago. Can you see my new bottle doll from The Funky Tennessee Artist? I haven't bought anything I like so well in a long time!

Another purchase from friend Debbie was the old dough box. Filled 'er right up with firkins and crocks!

Okay, we all have one messy spot. This is the place I set and read all of your wonderful blogs. We have a little sitting area off the living space.

Friend Carol sold me this fireplace a few years ago and it just "warms" this area up.

Another favorite are stitcheries. The one Connie made for me this Christmas is out of this world. My little grapevine tree stays out all year. Love the glow at night.

I got the blanket crane shelf at one of the shows and it fit perfectly over my fireplace!

Got some old stockings "drying" over the fire!

Do you collect different candles?

When I went to Tennessee last fall, friend Connie had made this great burlap "prim place" bag for me and filled it with drieds. Thank you Connie!

And at the end of the day, we crawl into our cozy bed. Can you tell I love old longjohns?
Well friends, hope you enjoyed the little tour. Hoping to make some changes in the near future. I guess you can make anyplace a home - even a walk-out!
For all of you gals that have been buying dolls, I just heard that another shipment from The Funky Tennessee Artist was mailed this morning. I should have them by Wednesday or Thursday. I can't wait - I saw some preview pictures and they are prim perfect.
Enjoy the rest of your day. I'm off to start sewing bunnies and more.
Until next time...

GREAT FUN DAY...

Gotta love those days that start out fun and end the same way! Soon after I opened the shop yesterday, fellow bloggers Janice and Bob from http://primsbythewater.blogspot.com/ stopped in for a visit. What a nice couple they both are! Can't wait to go to visit their shop sometime soon!

All of our stove/noodle boards had sold and we have been getting more in again. Of course black is ever popular, but I love the cobblestone color too.

These big gourd spoons are fantastic! Wouldn't they be great displayed with old covered bottles and bowls?

Have you ever seen corncob dolls? I have them hung on our tree and they are just precious little fillers.

More stitcheries are coming in as more go out. "The Old Door" is framed in an old window with a prim star and crow at the bottom.

We also have stitcheries mounted to old boards with rusty wire and Sweet Annie. They are a great alternative to frames.

After the shop closed, I hurried home and we took off to visit Earlene and Norm http://primitivepassiondecorating.blogspot.com/ and had the greatest time. Their house is TO DIE FOR!!! Everyplace you look is perfect prim heaven. I should have taken more pictures, but I was too busy looking. Is this just the coziest spot?

You wouldn't believe this pantry! It is a big walk-in and filled to the brim like a dream come true.

I know this pictures is DARK, but this mustard stepback is amazing. Love all of the shoflies along the front.

Who doesn't love shelves?

Earlene had left her two snowmen out so I could see them. It was love at first sight! What a great way to display them in the old wooden trencher.

And last, but not least, is the wooden box/spoon holder. I went crazy over this piece and have just the place to put one for me! Please Dick...
Anyway, we had Greek salad (delish) and pizza and the best conversation. It snowed like crazy and the roads were like a skating rink, but it was well worth the drive. Who doesn't need an adventure once in awhile? Thank you Norm and Earlene for a wonderful evening. (Now I've got to putz around our house - you inspired me!)
Until next time...

DOLLS, DOLLS, AND MORE DOLLS...

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of our great customers that made our Superbowl Party such a success. We had such a great time and it was so much fun to see so many familiar faces. Suzanne only has one spot left in her rug hooking class, so if you're interested...
All of the dolls from The Funky Tennessee Artist are going fast, but she has assured me, she is down there in Tennessee sewing her fingers to the bone. This one MIGHT have to come home with me, we have two left. It is SOOOO prim!!! She is naked and has stenciling on her body.

This old girl is a hoot! She has a babooshka on her head and is holding a candle. Just as cute as can be!

This hanging angel is done in blue homespun, has wire glasses and angel vine wings. She would be adorable on a peg rack.
Keep watching because the next shipment will include some REALLY PRIM Easter goodies. The bottle dolls FLEW out of the shop, but more are on their way.

Any cat lovers out there?

This old girl has her satchel filled with green beans, fresh picked from the garden.

Okra For Sale! Love this one. She has really funky shoes, dried okra around her neck and teeth in her mouth.

Poor old Lizzie has corn cob arms and an old bottle attached attached to her dress.

This big bunny hopped in with her paper bag of chicks.

Our little sailor chick is proud to be flying her Easter flag.

Oh my gosh, what a big egg! And what big feet you have my dear!

I tried to get a better picture of our new pre-civil war jelly cupboard. I can't hardly stand to look at it - only because I want to bring it home SOOOOO bad! A friend of mine said she had dreams about it all night! It is probably my favorite piece of furniture that I have ever seen.

And how about you crow lovers? This round oak table is painted up just for you. Wouldn't it be adorable on a screened in porch???
Just wanted to let you know that we will be trying to get our selling blog up and running within the next week, but if you see anything you like, just call the shop. We will ship anything but furniture!
Have a great week and we'll talk again soon.
Until next time...

PRE-CIVIL WAR CUPBOARD AND MORE...

Good evening my friends. Dick and I have been SOOOOOO busy getting everything ready for our Superbowl Party at the shop tomorrow and we are both really excited with all of the new beyond wonderful prims that we put out tonight. Did you ever see a piece that makes your heart skip a beat? We got in the most beautiful pre civil war jelly cupboard. It is BIG and on tall legs with screen sides. (I'm sorry a lot of the pictures are kind of blurry, but I just had to share.) This piece is one of the nicest pieces I've seen in a very long time and I'm dying because I don't have room to bring it home.

The inside has so much display or storage space. The bottom shelf in one wide board, you can't even buy those any more!

And talk about unusual! How about this chuck wagon oven? So much cooler in person!

I'm going to give you a little sneak peek at a few little prim dolls from The Funky Tennessee Artist. These bottle dolls are just the best of the best! In fact, I even kept one for me!

The whisk broom dolls are adorable. They have dresses made from old feed sacks.

This tree has corn cob dolls hanging around it that are SO unique. That's all I'm going to show you for now, but there's lots more. Like I said, sorry the pictures are so blurry and bright.

Suzanne brought in samples of her beautiful hooked rugs, with more to come tomorrow. The work is extraordinary and I can't wait to take her class. She will be giving a demonstration tomorrow afternoon and registering people for the first class of eight.

There are rugs of all shapes and sizes. It's a joy to just look at all of them.

We have lots of new black dolls around the shop too. This one is a sweetie and comes with the little rocker she is sitting on.
Dick and I are busy cooking some yummies for tomorrow, we will also have a little wine to share. Hope you can make it in - there are more antiques coming in the morning!!! So, we're ready for a party with the best customers in the world.
Until next time...

THE BOX ARRIVED...

Another busy week at Holly Hills Primitives! We are getting ready for our Superbowl Party for Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. Is this burgandy bowl rack great or what? It can set on a counter or table and also has spindles for hanging towels.

A couple more prim dollies snuck in today. This one is quite long and has grubby socks and baby shoes on. She has a satchel around her neck with yarrow and sweet annie.

Another prim gal is here to sell her string beans. Her skirt shows quite bright in the pictures, but it is really a grubby mustard.

See her string beans peeking out of the bag?

Today was also a special day for our Gannon. He turned 14 and I can hardly believe it! He is my heart of hearts and it just seems like the years have flown by. Happy Birthday first best boy!
Yippee!!!! The box arrived from The Funky Tennessee Artist today and you won't believe some of the great, REALLY primitive dolls she sent. Sorry girls, but I'm taking two of them home with me. They will make their entrance on Sunday for our party. I'll try to take some pics to share with you - if there are any left! Never fear, she is already working on the next shipment. Do you think maybe some bunnies could hop in that box??? We'll just have to wait and see.
Anyway, time for some sleep. I had a basil cell cancer taken off my face last week and tomorrow I can finally get the stitches out. HOORAY - they are driving me crazy!!! Have a great night my friends.
Until next time...