Summer 2012 Issue to be released May 1st Cover photo from the home of Lynn and Jan Goos, Silver City, IA Photography by Jeremy A. Doss A Sampling of Time: The History of Samplers Written by Dan Weaver Photography by Kristine Berg Doss Photo from the home of Sheryl Hansen, Council Bluffs, IA. Sheryl’s home will be featured in a future issue of APP. Everything is Better with Butter The Uses of Butter Paddles & Butter Molds By Dan Weaver The Historic Kitchen Plan By David T. Smith This is the third in a series about Historic Kitchen Design. Top 10 Collectibles of 2012 A Goos Nest of Primitive Treasures Home of Lynn and Jan Goos, Silver City, IA Prim enthusiast and rug hooking artist, Jan Goos, invites our photographers into her home filled with a variety of primitive treasures. Written by Jeremy A. Doss Photography by Jeremy A. Doss & Kristine Berg Doss Patriotic dresses adorn a pegboard in Jan’s Patriotic themed room. Vintage firkins are stacked near a chair that proudly displays a wool flag mat appliqued by Jan. Photography by Kristine Berg Doss Red White & Prim Home of Leo and Linda Stortenbecker, Silver City, IA Leo and Linda Stortenbecker add a little red, white and blue to their country/prim décor,deep in the Iowa corn belt. Written by Jeremy A. Doss Photography by Jeremy A. Doss & Kristine Berg Doss The Red, White and Blue room in the home of Leo and Linda Stortenbecker, features a plethora of patriotic themes and items, such as Americana and old-fashioned, antique American made vintage toys from bygone eras. Hooked on Primitives Home of Leigh and Rhonda Thistlethwaite, Gilbertsville, KY A Gilbertsville, Kentucky rug hooker has filled her lake house with the primitives that she has thoughtfully collected for thirty years. Written by Dan Weaver Photography by Dan Weaver The Joy of Collecting Home of Harold and Joy Hamann, Lebanon, IL A Lebanon, Illinois couple’s passion for primitives has turned them into joyful collectors. Written by Dan Weaver Photography by Dan Weaver Styled by Kimberlee Johnson SURPRISE FEATURE! This very well-known artist and designer has returned to a simpler life by turning his Wisconsin farm into the perfect place to create, work, live, and relax. We will unveil who this surprise home belongs to on Sunday 5pm CST/6pm EST. Be watching the big announcement from Senior Writer and Photographer, Dan Weaver on his blog Yesterday Once More. You will also get to see a few more sneak peeks from this amazing home! A link to Dan’s blog will be posted at that time. Be watching for more details! The Memorial Garden A South Hadley, Massachusetts couple has taken a once neglected yard and through years of hard work and determination transformed it into a beautiful memorial garden which serves to honor their family and heritage. Garden of Wayne and Sandi Buckhout, South Hadley, MA Written by Dan Weaver Photography by Linda Rudman An old bicycle adds a bit of whimsy in Wayne and Sandi’s garden. The Secret Garden Enter the vine covered archway leading into a plethora of lush gardens inspired and planted by artist, Jan Goos. Garden of Lynn and Jan Goos, Silver City, IA Written by Jeremy A. Doss Photography by Jeremy A. Doss and Kristine Berg Doss Garden Sheds An old coal shed makes an eye-catching focal point in Jan Goos’ garden. A potting shed is a must-have for any avid gardener. This country primitive style potting shed started life as the original house on Leo Stortenbecker’s aunt’s farm. Homesteading: A Guide to Living the Simple Life Offering practical advice on gardening, food, health, saving money and overall ways to achieve a simpler way of life, for both the urban and country lifestyle. Photography by Dan Weaver Photo from the home of Harold and Joy Hamann, Lebanon, IL Other features included in our Homesteading section: Pioneer Amusements & Entertainment A Potting Table from Gathered Treasures Poor Man’s Greenhouse Written by Frank Hendrix Photography by Frank Hendrix With this feature we welcome contributing writer Doreen Piechota of Walker Homestead. In this article Doreen takes you back in time by sharing her experience visiting a working, living history farm; Lincoln’s Log Cabin in rural, Illinois. In the Homesteader’s Journal, you will experience the sights, scenes and sounds at this most fascinating historical village in North Dakota - Bonanzaville, USA. Written by Jeremy A. Doss Photography by Jeremy A. Doss & Kristine Berg Doss Coming Soon! Coming Soon! To order a subscription to A Primitive Place & Country Journal visit our website at www.aprimitiveplace.org. Click on subscribe at the top of the page. Don't forget to check out our back issues and specials!

Happy Farmhouse Friday to you! Thanks to all of you who left sweet and understanding comments about rotten attitude yesterday. When I went back and reread my post later, my attitude seemed even more silly. It's a sunny, beautiful day today, and my outlook is so much better. I've always know gray, dreary days affected my mood - I just wish I could stay home on those days, so I'm not out finding fault with everyone I cross paths with! :) Okay...back

Hi There! Welcome! Please Read Full Description Prior To Purchase..... We Are A Rustic/Primitive Style Shop, Building From Pine..All Pieces Will Vary In Overall Appearance And May Or May Not Include, Imperfections In The Wood, Wood Knots, Wood Grains. MADE TO ORDER...All Orders Are Made Upon Purchasing And Processed In The Order They Are Received..The (Shipping Details Tab) Provides The estimated time frame based on current order volume.. This Is The Demo Photo....Shown In A More Primitive Finish Verse A Regular Paint Distress. The Body Is Shown In Our Black with Dark Walnut Stain On Back And Shelves. RECOMMENDATION: Prior To Ordering, If You Are Unsure On The Paint Colors, We Recommend Our Customers To Order A Sample Block....All Colors Vary On Screen Devices. SHIPPING RATES.... The Rate Listed Is A (Base Rate) The Rates Vary By Each Buyers Location.. Those Close To Us Folks In PA Are Sometimes Less..Those Further Are More...Especially CA, CO, WA, AZ, OR...A Few To Name... It Is Important To Reach Out Prior To Purchase So We Can Run An Accurate Quote With The Freight Company and Independent Carriers.... (We Welcome Pickups ) If You Have The Means To Eliminate The Ship Rates...... PLease Note...The Insides Of Our Cabinets Get Stained.....stain carries an odor for a short time, we allow 7 day dry time prior to sending off to ship..It will take another week or so... to fade the odor,,,If you are sensitive to stain, it is best to let us know to not finish the insides..or request inside to be painted for an additional fee. Primitive Style Spice Hutch Measures Approximately (70.75 inches tall by 24.5 inches wide and 12 inches deep) Weight approximately 95- 100 pounds Cabinet has 2 functioning drawers enclosed bottom and tons of decorating possibilities and uses. Each will slightly differ due to distressing techniques. Thanks A Bunch Chris N Jenn

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Well, this here is my new (old) cupboard!! Isn't it perty!? I found it at the Christie Antique Show. It was love at first sight. I have been feeling the NEED to make changes within our home find ways to infuse a little more color Now, this here is the cupboard that my husband and I built TOGETHER last summer. I know it's story. It holds special meaning. I really needed a LARGE kitchen cupboard for our family We couldn't afford much at the time We already had these pine doors purchased from a yard sale for $3.00 that were taken off someones old cupboards. So we went out and bought more pine (which cost more than planned!) but we built this wonderful cupboard for our kitchen. I first stained it then painted it with just regular latex paint I actually mixed a few colors together that I had left over from other projects It was GREAT for all my spices & pantry items. I just loved (still love) it! I e-mailed the owner of the cupboard and asked if she still had it Or had it been sold at the antique show?? .........She still had it........... I decided the only way I could get that new one was to start by selling this one first! So the day came when I had to clean it out I had a tear in my eye and a knot in my stomach I didn't realize it would be so hard I guess because we built it together It meant more than I realized I DID cry as it drove away to it's new home. Almost a week went by before I could go get this cupboard I needed to raise more money! I sold things from my home that I had time to love for a while but could let them go. I also sewed up some of these GREAT grain sack pillows. One set I sold and the other went towards the cupboard, the woman who I was getting it from wanted them for her booth. I had pictured right away that I would fill it with Ironstone and Linens (which now I want more of because I had to take most of this from everywhere else) This exposed side has no green paint left on it I think years ago someone scraped it off. But THIS side is loaded with wonderful chippy green paint! Unfortunately I don't know the story of THIS cupboard. I wish I did! How old is it exactly? Who owned it? Where is it from? What stories could it tell? Ahh The BEAUTY of old! So here it is~starting another chapter in it's life. In it's new home. A wonderful girl gave it a lovely home. I think it looks wonderful and I hope she loves it. I miss it. I am really warming up to the change of having this new (old ) cupboard Do you love the change??

Primitive country rustic farmhouse furniture, handmade,Corner Hutch MADE TO ORDER...All Orders Are Made Upon Purchasing And Processed In The Order They Are Received..The (Shipping Details Tab) Provides The estimated time frame based on current order volume.. This Is The Demo Photo....Shown In A Black Paint Paint Distress..Backing Is Tongue N Groove And Stained In Early American Along With The Shelves.. SHIPPING RATES.... The Rate Listed Is A (Base Rate) The Rates Vary By Each Buyers Location.. Those Close To Us Folks In PA Are Sometimes Less..Those Further Are More...Especially CA, CO, WA, AZ, OR...A Few To Name... It Is Important To Reach Out Prior To Purchase So We Can Run An Accurate Quote With The Freight Company and Independent Carriers.... (We Welcome Pickups ) If You Have The Means To Eliminate The Ship Rates...... Please Note...The Insides Of Our Cabinets Get Stained.....stain carries an odor for a short time, we allow 7 day dry time prior to sending off to ship..It will take another week or so... to fade the odor,,,If you are sensitive to stain, it is best to let us know to not finish the insides..or request inside to be painted for an additional fee... Primitive distressed style corner hutches. Comes In 2 Pieces For Easy Transport... CANCELATION : We Accept A Cancelation Within 3 Days Of The Purchase Date. MEASURES Approximately 77 High x 36 Wide x 18 Deep. Approximately 95-100 pounds EACH CABINET FINISH WILL SLIGHTLY DIFFER DUE TO DISTRESSING TECHNIQUE. Additional Colors Cranberry Ash/Dark Grey White/Dirty Greyish White Off White/Almond Beige Like Tone Soapstone/Bluish Grey Thanks A Bunch Chris N Jenn

Welcome to our new cozy little shop! Take a look around! Its located at -- Artique Co-op 1536 Crescent Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 Open Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm Sunday 12-4pm Artique If you have never been there your in for a treat. Its a fun store to shop, you can find something for everyone there! Our booth is located in the back of the store. Please go check us out and let me know what you think! Please keep scrolling and check out our booth construction pics! The before and after pics are amazing!! Thanks for stopping by! Donna

Next stop on our Homes for the Holiday tour is the home of Carol Roll. Carol has a nice collection of Vintage Christmas decorations, and I love the aqua Feather Tree, as well as her eclectic taste in decorating! It all just seems so fitting for sunny Florida! Look at that box, does it say Woolworth? Talk about a trip down Memory Lane! Thank you Carol for giving us a peek into your lovely vintage decorated home!

-Handmade and painted/stained to order. -This hutch features 2 adjustable shelves on the top and an abundance of storage in the bottom. It measures 60 inches wide, 84 inches tall, and 14 inches deep. Dimensions can be adjusted to fit your needs. -$1199 is for unfinished only. It is an additional $50 for stain finish or it is an additional $300 for painting and distressing the color of your choosing. If you have a color of paint in mind that is not listed please feel free to message us or call us and we will gladly accommodate. -Needing extra shelves? Each shelf added for this cabinet is an additional $30.00 -Minimum dimension Customization charge of $50.00 labor fee. If additional lumber is needed (adding depth,height, or width) please contact us to figure up final price. Debating on a color? Check out our Painted and Distressed Wood Sample Blocks listing. - Currently, we are using R&L carriers for a shipping directly to your residence, but we occasionally use FedEx Freight depending on your location. If interested, please contact us before placing your order and provide your shipping zip code so that we can determine the rate manually. We are not out to make money on shipping; this is simply to be sure that all shipping cost are covered when cabinet is purchased. We welcome free shop pick up and offer local delivery within a reasonable distance.* -***WE CANNOT SHIP FREIGHT WITHOUT A PHONE NUMBER PLEASE INCLUDE PHONE # IN BUYERS NOTES FOR SHIPPING APPOINTMENT*** - Check us out on Facebook - Steber Cabinet Co. Thank you, John Steber (618) 839-3572