"If we ain't got it, you don't need it!" General stores were once the hub of rural towns, where people came not just for provisions but for gossip and treats. We found a bunch that are still thriving, selling penny candy, groceries, housewares, sandwiches and more.
Homeowners Lauren and Ken Parlin worked with architect Sandra Vitzthum to revitalize an 1880s storefront in the Adirondacks.
This place is beyond charming and sells real penny candy.
Today, Mic and I went for a day out, and found ourselves in the beautiful, historic town of Evandale. I had been wanting to go out there for a while now because of this store – The Villiage S…
The concept of the general store revealed itself to me the instant I had boots on the ground in my new home state of Vermont. Most small farming communities here have one (and so that would be most…
Nothing says good morning like a great cup of coffee.
If you grew up in one of Virginia’s small towns, you may remember the days of walking to the local general store. Whether you were picking up household supplies for Mom or just a few pieces of candy or an ice cream cone for yourself, these stores served as a hub of community activity. Looking back
Small country stores once dotted the state’s landscape. Today, many have either disappeared or else sit abandoned at lonely road crossings, but some mom-and-pop shops have found ways to thrive while carrying on rural commerce. Here are three such markets where travelers can drop in for a snack, some conversation, and a taste of old-time Texas. Read More >
“The building had an energy and I immediately felt drawn to it.”
Avenue B Grocery & Market in Austin, Texas. Oldest continuously operated grocery store in Austin! WATERMARK REMOVED ON DOWNLOAD
Today, Mic and I went for a day out, and found ourselves in the beautiful, historic town of Evandale. I had been wanting to go out there for a while now because of this store – The Villiage S…
This nostalgic little shop will take you back in time as you step inside. Mr. Kouwenhoven originally opened a shop on the Verwersdijk in Delft in 1867, selling coal and painting supplies. Mr. Herstel took over in the 1930s and built a complete paint factory behind the store, and also began selling drugstore items.
Gratefully Vintage – Your Guide to thrifting, vintage, and antique home decor
Gratefully Vintage – Your Guide to thrifting, vintage, and antique home decor
The Kilby General Store is a 1920s Fraser Valley living history site, located at Harrison Mills, BC kilby.ca/
You need to add these rural gems to your road-trip bucket list.
We're taking a virtual road trip through California's wine country all week! Follow us on Twitter and retweet our daily #wsroadtrip tweets with your
This place is beyond charming and sells real penny candy.
At Landline, Caroline Morrison stocks plastic-free household essentials, from brooms to cookware to work clothes, made by Europe's best workshops.
source If I were a shop, this is what I’d (hope to) look like. If there’s anything I appreciate as much as I do design its food – particularly: good food, if I’m being honest. And when the two commingle – well you can probably just imagine the grin on my face. Joan’s on Third, a stunning […]
This old general store has a little of everything.
In upstate New York, New Lebanon Farmers’ Market is filling a need and honing a model for others to follow.
Inspired by an old general store, this impressive reproduction wall unit features aged wood, crown molding detail, 6 pull-out platforms, and a sliding ladder with an antique brass finish pole. Assembly required. Ships Threshold....the delivery agents will bring the boxes inside your residence however they will not unpack or remove the packaging. White glove is available for an additional fee. We currently ship the General Store on two oversized pallets. Here are the dimensions and weight: 144x40x21 inches, 515 lbs. 96x40x41 inches, 424 lbs. Total box count is 5, weighing close to 500 lbs., one box is 12 ft. long (top) Team lifting is highly recommended *NOTE – the unit specs out at 96 inches tall once put together. Typical doorways are 84 inches tall. Definitely want to avoid a situation where the product is put together in room different from the final destination. Item Dimensions: 142"L x 16.75"W x 95"H Materials: Fir wood Cubbies: 30"L x 12"W x 11.5"H Ladder weight limit: 330lbs 6 Pull-out leaves Assembly required Ships by Truck, Oversized Color & Finish: Natural Finish may vary Imported
After painting with the famous Chalk Paint for a year and a half, we decided it was time to carry it our antiques space and online. I confess: I thought it would be fun and a great way to expand our business and brand, but I had no idea how wonderful it would be to […]
Centerville Country Store
A fun day with history, too!
Items that you can't just find on any ol' shelf.
Nueva York es una ciudad increíble para el shopping. Y cuando, como en mi caso, el principal objetivo es el “Homewere” o artículos para la casa, la mesa y los props de cocina, son muchas las opciones que encontramos aunque, sin duda alguna, Fishs Eddy ha resultado ser la tienda más original y especial de...Leer más »
Gratefully Vintage – Your Guide to thrifting, vintage, and antique home decor
The town of Woodstock is located in what is known as the “quiet corner” of northeastern Connecticut. The tight-knit rural community values its farms, proudly claiming the most dairy farms of any town in the state. Click here to read more.
Does your business have that “drive-by” appearance that draws new customers in and makes old customers want to keep coming back?
The old country store online for seeds, country living room furniture, country clothing, agricultural books, country living magazines,farming equipment, homesteading supplies, craft supplies online and more.
You need to add these rural gems to your road-trip bucket list.
Do you miss the days when shopping didn't just mean logging on to your computer, and customer service mattered? This is the place for you.
Explore eight nostalgic general stores in Massachusetts that might make you wistful for a simpler time.
This week I have a few photos to share of The Flower House and Barn decorated for Fall On The Farm. I enjoy styling photos...it reminds me of styling my antique booths and when I did shows. I've always been inspired by a curated show or flea market. The "Flower Show Sign" is such a
"If we ain't got it, you don't need it!" General stores were once the hub of rural towns, where people came not just for provisions but for gossip and treats. We found a bunch that are still thriving, selling penny candy, groceries, housewares, sandwiches and more.
These French farmhouse design photos and house tour (Vivi et Margot) inspire with rustic elegance, romance and ideas to get the look.
