Does this not say it all ? Another new fresh year is ahead of us to make our wishes and dreams come true. Its time to make those resolutions to do things differently or to remain content in what we have and to be thankful for that. Blessings to each of you for a wonderful year ahead.
Wishing for each of you a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy the festivities of the day and the warmth of family and friends.
The time is drawing near for Christmas Day. Preparations soon we will be completed and we will be able to sit back and enjoy the day. The men in my family will find a comfy chair to watch all the goings on. The women will be bustling in the kitchen getting the meal on the table. Does this sound familiar at your house? After opening gifts our family will enjoy playing games.
He can be round , jolly, tall or skinny. He evokes the child in all of us. Remember Christmas Day when you could not wait to tear into your packages? One year "my Santa" had built me, my very own playhouse. It even had electric lights. What a delight! I almost went through the picture window trying to get to it in our backyard. The hours and hours of fun in that little house with friends bring fond memories. The smell of fresh paint still makes me think of my childhood playhouse. How Santa was able to suprise me with that is still a wonder.
If you are still wanting to tweak an area for the Holidays we still have some goodies to chose from. To make it even better all Christmas is 25 % off.
A Wingback chair is a staple in country decorating. It adds a certain charm to the country setting. Imagine this prim chair by the fireplace and enjoying a cup of coffee.
A little last minute color for your holliday decorating. These applique pillows just arrived and I love them. The large pillow would be great on a bed or sofa.
Samplers certainly give you a look of bygone days. These new ones have some of the sweetest sentiments. I have a large grouping of samplers over our bed and they make me happy to see them every night.
O.K. This is going to seem odd for you that are in Northern states but we are getting SNOW today. I know it doesn't look like much but we don't usually get white stuff in the Houston area. Our winters are usually rainy and cold. Yes I am open and enjoying seeing the snow out my shop windows and feeling like its almost Christmas.
Bottles add interest to a shelf or cupboard where you might need a couple of small tuck ins. When making groupings we need to remember to vary sizes and shapes to make it please our eyes. These bottles have some interesting labels but are not old.
This cabinet has the greatest looking color. It is Burnt Pecan with light Turquoise on the inside. This is one of Primitiques cupboards I have had before but it looks so different in this color combination. The two shelves on the bottom gives it so much potential. I wish I had folded a textile and laid it on the bottom shelf before I took the pic.
Well maybe not Santa but the next best thing. A big rig driver brought a new shipment from Primitiques, Monday. It has been a busy week and have not had time to take pictures. This cupboard is quite narrow with five shelves inside. I would not mind having this under my Christmas tree : )
I ran out to take the turkey bones for trash pick up and my eye caught sight of my mums. They bloomed in time for Thanksgiving and that is remarkable in itself. A friend gave these to me for my birthday last year, although I don't have a green thumb they survived me. Now notice in the background my "hedge" of rosemary which is growing wildly,to my youngest son's chagrin .Mine grow and whatever he tries to do for his he kills it. 
This Santa was very popular at Open House. I was glad to be able to get another one. Also just received more Santa tree toppers, Christmas pillows, candle mats and brown corded lights . We have new Santa's and snowmen that have just arrived also.
Love this two door cabinet by Primitiques. Notice the detail on the bottom left cabinet door. It looks like it had some hard use years ago but actually only recently made. I am expecting another new shipment of their things in the weeks to come.
The cabinet looks good whether its open or closed. In the open position there are so many opportunities to tuck your collections. The snowman guy is just hanging out inspecting whats happening.
The primitive wood box is an old grayish paint with pine exposed in places. There are iron braces holding a piece of wood in the front. The old pine has such a rich look I just love it. It would be wonderful holding rolled quilts, a toy box or perhaps storing wood as it was originally intended.
This is a new favorite area in the store. It looks like a cozy sitting room.
We have many santas by different folk artists. The little guys on the tree have great detail.
This was a popular tree and it went home with one customer. We have more ice skates and snowmen ornaments on order.
Snowmen are making their home on this cabinet. I love the way the icy branch and lights came over the cabinet and the natural looking greenery.
These cheery fellows are a perfect accent for the holidays. Many of my customers say they leave their snow people out through February to get the most enjoyment from them.
These early birds are eagerly waiting for ten o'clock to arrive. We usually have a number of shoppers arrive early to have first pick at some of the limited handmades and perhaps an antique treasure that has just arrived.
It's always fun to see cars lined up in the parking lot each year. Inside, shoppers are discovering all the wonderful things gathered for the Christmas holidays.
Each year we decorate uniquely themed trees throughout the shop. These shoppers are looking at the Santa tree. One of our annual traditions is serving homemade baked goods and cider to welcome our friends. We hope you can come and join us this year!
I personally love old tinware. I have a collection of muffin tins at home that hang on my kitchen wall. It started innocently enough when my mother picked up two at a garage sale for me. I had no idea at the time how many different shapes there are and the range of prices. This is a picture in the shop of some tinware in one of the old kitchen cupboards.
This narrow cupboard is a great size and offers alot of storage possiblities. The doors look good either opened or closed. With at least six shelves you could display many treasures or stash a bunch of stuff.
These fall gourds are a few that we still have left. The gourds are handpainted and very natural. They will work well now through Thanksgiving. A bit of bittersweet twined around makes a very simple statement.
We have created a new area in the shop that beckons a simpler time. You might want to check it out.
Some of the candles that I have been stocking up on for the holidays. Many choices but they are all wonderful burning candles. Come in and choose your favorite.
A Wing Back recliner definitely will encourage sitting anywhere in a home. The entertainment cabinet would be complete with a flat screen T.V. sitting on top. It is fitted out inside for all the wires and cables that come along with that modern convenience. My husband would be thrilled with the T.V. part since I am the last hold out in that respect.
Recently we set up this pencil post bed in java over black. To carry out the brown theme I used textiles in shades of brown also. The room setting looks ready for fall.
Pumpkins signal the arrival of fall .These are resin so they will be long lasting. I love the variations in color and the bumpy ones are my personal favorites.
Nice early baskets I just acquired. Actually the one on the chair is not "old" but has a good look. How are we going to fill them? Anyone have their favotite thing to do with baskets? Do you want to share? We might show one of your ideas here.
A wingback that has the look of leather but the comfort of fabric makes a nice addition to a family room or study. 
A setting that invites a sip of coffee and browsing through a good book. You might want to pick up a copy of Jill Peterson's new book, The Settlement. It has homes in several states and two here in Texas. The loveseat is one of several new upholstered furniture pieces to arrive in the store lately.
Some wonderful fall pieces from Stein's that just came in yesterday. Mr. Jack O Lantern and his turkey friends will accent any country setting.
Aren't they little cuties ? They arrived this week, just in time for fall. I have them hanging on an old quilt but they can both sit as well. They each have a bunch of prim detail and are made by a talented doll maker in Conn.
This is another picture of some of the recent Primitiques shipment. The makedo shelf to the right is sitting on a sawbuck table. The shelf can be hung but I think it also looks great sitting on the table. To the left is a small server which is green over red but I need to show a better picture of it.
Many times when I am not in the store people want to know if I had a nice vacation or a relaxing time. Wrong! Usually it means I am doing a children's show for my son. Last weekend I was at Kemah Boardwalk doing a booking for him plus trying to avoid the rain. My sweet husband was also there doing a dinosaur show so it was two days outside. They both enjoy doing shows for kids birthdays and schools because there is always an element of surprise with kids. Check them out at http://www.schoolandcampfun.com/. Mad Molly has a birthday party to do this weekend so I will be away again.
Black over red paint settle by Primitiques. Notice the storage drawer and the fabric cushion that finishes this wonderful piece. At the moment it is very simple with a textile over the back and a
The "Primitiques Room" is finished and I love the results. It makes you feel like you are in a room in an early house. More close ups and descriptions to come but wanted you all to see how it came out.
Lucky for me, my husband and son came to unpack and recycle.
So much fun to see all the Primitiques furniture and treasures.
It's beginning to take shape. Stay tune to see the final result or better yet, come by for a visit this Saturday!
