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Prim Excursions

Posted on January 10, 2016January 10, 2016 by jess

I am fascinated by the primitive. The old and weathered. The patina of life’s wear and tear. The functional side of folk art. Dave and I have designed and made several pull toys together, but this one is an altogether new undertaking. Three dimensional, fiber art, and salvage combined all in one piece. I am just thrilled with the results. While the piece functions spectacularly as a pull toy, due to governmental oversight, I need to tell you it is not a toy. It is for decorative purposes only. Nonetheless, our Primitive Hooked Giraffe Pull Toy has won over our hearts.

More designs to come…

Primitive Hooked Giraffe Pull Toy — Our giraffe is hooked with an assortment of wools and organic cottons. Stuffed with organic cotton, too.

Folk Art Hooked Giraffe Pull Toy — The back is coffee stained linen to give it an old world appeal.

Three dimensional rug hooking. — Dave fashioned the base of our pull toy from an old roller skate he found in a house clean out. It could not be more perfect.

The Story of A Bench

Posted on June 16, 2015 by jess

We had an adventurous winter and early spring searching out intriguing things to make other things out of. At one stop, we came across a cache of antique bed frames that we couldn’t resist. The multitude of ideas we have for these will keep us busy for months. This Four Poster Bench is first out of the blocks, and we’re just getting started…

4posterbench — The Four Poster Bench and Stars and Stripes Pillow Set are both available at The Barn at Todd Farm in Rowley, MA.

Brimfield Bound

Posted on May 12, 2015 by jess

Well, this is a first for us. We never thought we’d be at Brimfield, but The Vintage Bazaar invited us, and how could we say no? Yesterday, dogs walked and trailer loaded, we hit the road. Traffic is never anyone’s friend on Rte 128, so it was a two hour drive. I can’t complain, though. Dave was driving (I don’t do trailers), and I was knitting, so I couldn’t have been more content. The day was hot and humid, Dave was under the weather, and we were short on time, but the people are wonderful, our little corner of Brimfield is beautiful, and back on the road again we go. Dave driving. Me knitting. Life is good.

Find us at Central Park in The Vintage Bazaar Tent, booths 112-114. Tues through Sat, May 12th-16th.

brimfield flea market — Primitive Rustic Benches made by Dave. Dried lavender bundles tied with antique lace and linens.

brim field with the vintage bazaar — Find us in Central Park, booths 112-114

Vintage Store Display Counter Remake

Posted on May 4, 2015 by jess

Dave just finished remaking this great vintage store display counter by the F.O. Bailey Company of Portland, Me. We were lucky enough to find it pulled from a little store in Woolwich, Me. Repainted the color of vanilla bean ice-cream and paired with a rustic wide pine top and floor, this piece is more than ready to serve as your kitchen island, display case, or crafting center.

Vintage Style Schoolhouse

Posted on April 27, 2015 by jess

We seem to have a trend going on in our finds lately. Hmmm. All are available at The Barn at Todd Farm, 275 Main St, Rowley, MA.

blackdesk3 — The best part is underneath!

It’s a Jubilee!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jess

It’s impossible to say how much fun we had if only because we are so tired it is difficult to see straight. But these are exciting times, and we are barreling towards our next adventure! To stay on point, though, this past weekend at The Vintage Bazaar’s Holiday Jubilee was like none other. We were thrilled with the results of our labors in our booth layout, the crowds were fantastic, and the VB crew and our fellow vendors are SUCH a delight to work with. Creativity, generosity, and kindness converge for one heck of a feel good atmosphere.

Dave hit the ball out of the park with this salvaged Conduit Tree! It was a show stopper.

For the Record…

Posted on June 14, 2014 by jess

As I was saying—-For the record, my husband is crazy. But it is the best kind of crazy you could ever hope for. At the moment, he is intent on saving us from being washed away in some very heavy rains. Noah doesn’t need to be called in for a consult by any means, but it is charming to see his sweet intensity to divert rain and gutter run-off as if Satan himself had come calling. It is late, dark and (obviously) raining. I will prep warm clothing, get dinner to the brink of serving, and ready a hardy hug. Tomorrow will hopefully be drier and his attentions will once again be directed to the true craft at which he excels: turning old salvaged discards into useful and beautiful treasures.

A vintage cooling rack pulled from an old candy shop has been refurbished as the perfect industrial storage unit.

Yard Sale Season Begins

Posted on May 21, 2014 by jess

As you know, we are always on the lookout for great vintage finds at yard sales and flea markets. The thrill of the search never diminishes for us. This year was our first visit to the annual Grand and Glorious Yard Sale and it is sure to become a lasting tradition for us. We left the hall with many a treasure, but most triumphantly we tucked this oversized wooden train engine with two towed cars securely under our arms. I have visions of an extensive display at our shows, this choo choo set up on a rustic antique workbench next to the 1930s hoosier. Stuffed toys, yarns, kits, and vintage laces, baubles, and other vintage oddities in tow, each car overflowing with goodies.

Vintage Millinery

Posted on May 9, 2014 by jess

Vintage Industrial Bar Cart

Posted on February 13, 2014 by jess

Or it could be a kitchen island, too. Frankly, we brought it up to my studio for the photo shoot, and I want to put it to work as a storage master. It is tempting me with its handiness.

: The perfect storage unit, for sure.

We salvaged this antique oak bureau from the basement of a candy making workshop. Dave thought I was daft, but I think he figured we’d at least get some kindling out of it. Good guy that he is, he humored me as my vision for the piece evolved. He even did all the work. Stripping off the finish, we found the warm patinaed hues of solid oak. Pieces of drawers that were too far gone to be saved were used to create open shelves instead. Wine, baskets of kitchen tools, fabric could all be stored beautifully. In my intitail vision of this piece as a mobile bar cart, the top functional drawer would be used for the barware, but you could put a rolling pin it, too, if you wanted. Meauring 39″ w x 19″ deep x 36.5″ tall, it is sure to find the perfect spot in someone’s home. $475.