Hello blogging friends! Sorry I haven’t been around in awhile. It’s been crazy Behind My Red Door lately – some good and some not so good. I was playing around with my blog and almost lost it all. I recovered it but just haven’t had time to fix it up the way I want so excuse the odd look to it.
The past two weeks we have had all kinds of problems from too much snow on the roof. Thank goodness we were not one of the hundreds who suffered roof collapses from the weight of the snow because Mr. Red Door got on the roof and shoveled a good 2/3 of it off. But we still have ice dams to deal with and they are what caused the problems. We think we have it under control… for now!
MY FIL in SC has been very ill and was hospitalized for a few days. He is finally back at home now. His illness is progressive but hopefully with the right services and care, he will be feeling stronger and able to enjoy life more than he has lately. Like most places in the country, they have had a brutal winter and I know he is anxious for the good weather and hopes to be able to golf a little come spring. We are all thinking positive thoughts for him.
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Now on to the good stuff!
Since I was here last, I had the pleasure of a wonderful visit from my dear friend Karen of Catskill Mountain Prims. No blog but an awesome Picture Trail that you can see ~HERE~. Karen and I met online and she is a frequent poster to the APP Forum and the sweetest and most talented gal. Her home is one of my favs! She always has a project going and it just gets better and better! Karen came bearing hostess gifts including this sweet hooked heart she made for me. It is just darling and I plan to leave it out all year!
We had a wonderful visit and the time went by all too fast! Thank you again Karen and I look forward to your next visit!
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We all very anxious for spring here in the northeast and in two weeks we will have just that when the APP gals are part of the Spring Open House at Country Plus in Hopkinton, MA. We are so excited to spend time in Judy’s shop. You can see pictures I took recently if you go ~HERE~.
Saturday February 26 from 10 – 5.
Bonnie, Audrey, Ashley and I will be there from
12 – 3 PM to meet you and sign your magazine! Please feel free to bring pictures of your homes and gardens. Maybe your dream to one day be in the magazine will come true! For more pics of the shop and the address and directions click on the name of the shop above.
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But even though we are anxious for spring, in the magazine world, we are shooting in the current season for that issue almost a year ahead. So yesterday, we were off on another road trip through the gorgeous New England country side and this time, we landed in Halifax, MA and I don’t think you will have any doubt what season we were shooting!
We had the pleasure of meeting John and Gail and shooting their gorgeous antique Cape style home. Even though we see many pics of a home before we commit to a shoot, when we first walk into a home, it is like seeing it for the first time and it always so much fun! Gail and John have done a remarkable job renovating this home – honoring the past while making it livable for today. As usual, I can’t show you whole rooms, but here are a few peeks at some of the wonderful eye candy awaiting you if you have a subscription or get the magazine at your favorite shop!
We packed our lunch and Gail surprised us with some yummy treats and we got to enjoy them sitting by a gorgeous roaring fire in one the many fireplaces in their home. Gail and John were as delightful as their home and I know you will all enjoy it in a future issue!
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Because we were so close, we just HAD to stop by and visit another of our favorite stores – The Gingham Goose in Rochester, MA
The last time I took pictures here, it looked liked this:
Yes that is right – you will recognize some of my exterior photos in in the current Spring issue of A Primitive Place magazine.
But this is what it looked like outside yesterday… still just a s gorgeous dressed in it’s winter finery!
Inside was another season though as Barb had just come back from Market in PA and she was just beginning to put out her spring goodies!
Barb invited us to come back to a magazine signing at her shop in March. Our weekends are pretty full but we were so pleased to find a date that works for all of us! You are invited to stop by on Saturday March 12th. The shop is open from 10 –5 and we will be there from 12-3. Please feel free to bring pictures of your homes and gardens. Maybe your dream to one day be in the magazine will come true! For more pics of the shop and the address and directions click on the name of the shop above!
One of my goals for 2011 is to spend even more wisely and I did just that yesterday while in the shop. I have been looking for the perfect little prim tray to use when I am sitting on my daybed stitching or reading or watching TV. Because it is so deep, as I sit back amongst all my pillows on the daybed, I am too far away to reach the trunk I am using as a coffee table. This little guy is perfect to hold my mug of chai tea or glass of water. I already put it to the test last night!
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The next time I come back, I will share some pics that didn’t make it to print in the spring issue and a sweet story about how the redware willow tree plate that I have had for MANY years..
…has new cousins now for sale over at my friend Janet’s website Winter Willow Primitives!
Click ~HERE~ to see her newest selection of made in the US redware and other goodies! I’ll also show you the plate that is in the mail for me. It’s my Valentine gift from Mr. Red Door.
I don’t have a lot of hearts around the house anymore. Mine were too ‘cute’ and I gave them away a few years ago. But after seeing ~ this post~ on Janet’s blog, I am looking at hearts in a whole new way now! Go on over and see for yourself what a wonderful collection she has!
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I want to leave you all with this Valentine’s Day message…
God bless you
with the warmth and love we celebrate today,
with personal fulfillment in your work, your rest, and play.
God bless your close relationships with people you hold dear -
And fill your life with gentle things
to warm your heart all year.
Until next time, hugs – Grammee Linda
PS stop on over the APP Blog to see Bonnie’s sneak peeks and read a cute story about Humpty Dumpty at the Gingham Goose!
26 sweet friends left a comment here!:
Happy Valentines Day to you Linda....I do love reading your blog and enjoying the pictures...hope your FIL continues to feel better. I am waiting for my copy of APP mag to arrive..looking forward to it. Blessing to you and yours, Marsha
Good morning Linda! I have missed you! So sorry to hear your FIL has been ill. I hope he is better every day. Your pictures are always so wonderful, and leave me wishing we had shops like that here!!! the hooked heart is darling. I wanted to learn to make chenille and made a chenille heart that I love. Reminded me of that.
Have a lovely day.
Linda,
I so love see all the pictures from your photo shoots! thanks for sharing, I hope al is well with your FIL, it is hard to see them ill....
Here is to hoping there is no more snow!!! 37 days to spring!!! OLM
Hi Linda......well as usual, I feel like I was able to travel with you because of your great photos and your wonderful descriptions of your outings.
Linda
Hi Linda!...I hope your FIL will be feeling better very soon...the hooked heart your friend gave you is fantastic!!...so special!...I wish we'd have gotten some of that winter weather that everyone all around us has been having...I actually shed a few tears at the thought that winter is nearly over and I will have to wait a whole 'nother year before it comes around again...I simply cannot bare the thought of spring coming with all those bugs!...but I can understand that there are those who have had a rough time this winter and are wanting it to be done...I certainly hope that your roof doesn't leak again!...and thank you so much for the link to my shoppe and blog!...I'm anxious to hear how you like your sweet plate!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Janet
Happy Valentines Day to you!
I hope all is well with your FIL and he is better soon! Your pictures are beautiful as always. Can't wait to hear the story about your plate! Love the prim tray!
Thanks for sharing your pictures!
sandraallen260@centurytel.net
So glad to see you post again, what a lovely journey! Hope all settles down for you and your family. Happy Spring <3
I've been enjoying my Spring issue for a week or so, now! :) I have to say (imo) it's the best issue yet!
I am very VERY ready for spring to come, this year! We've had way more than our share of snow and ice...
I so hope you're FIL is doin better now that he's back home.
Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!!!
Sending He♥rt Hugs your way ;)
Beautiful pictures as usual, Linda. Can't wait to see more.
betty
Love all the pictures. You get to see the best places. Your tray is so sweet. Linda your pictures are pure eye candy and I so enjoy your posts. Our chat today made my day.....I got to stop paintng for a while and when the kids came in it was an end to work time. I am looking forward to Tuesday.
Hugs,
Donna
Beautiful post as always Linda. I have been wanting to come to New England for years for the scenery But now I REALLY want to come to shop!! Maybe this year will be THE year! I hope your FIL has a speedy recovery.
Have a GREAT WEEK!
Hi Linda,
This looks like another wonderful house for APP. It just keeps getting better and better. I am so enjoying the Spring issue. I will be keeping your FIL in my prayers. Have a wonderful Valentines Day!
~Hugs~
Hi Linda...Just like Carla, I am enjoying the spring issue of APP, too. What a wonderful, thrilling and fulfilling magazine!
I hope your FIL continues to improve. I am adding him to my prayer list.
Happy Valentine's Day to you and may your coming days be filled with much LOVE.
Susannah
I always love all the pictures, Linda!!! But my heart leaped when I saw the forsythias. I miss them so much. I grew up in the North and we always had forsythia bushes. They just don't grow here in Florida. And the bird's nest!!!! Just beautiful!!!!
Keep warm and stay healthy!!!!!!
Hi, Linda!
I'm so glad your FIL is feeling better and may, hopefully, get to enjoy a little golf when the weather breaks.
I enjoyed the sneak peaks of the photo shoot you girls went on the weekend. I look forward to seeing more pics!
And I REALLY loved the little glimpses of spring. I am SO ready for all of this snow to melt and warmer temperatures to come our way! I've already put away all of my winter decor because I'm tired of looking at snowmen and pine greens and anything associated with snow!! lol
I hope you have a very Happy Valentines Day, my friend!! ♥ ♥ ♥
HUGS,
~Kris~
Hello dear Grammee L,
You have been busy with so many things. I surely hope that your FIL gets much better soon.
I am glad that your roof survived the snow. I was concerned about you. I am glad that you got to visit with your blog friend. I hope that we can get together one day. How I would love to visit behind your red door.
Have a great week dear.
Hugs, Grammy L
Happy Valentines Day!
xoxo
Happy Valentines Day Linda. Hope you have a great day! Loved seeing the little sneak peeks of the next Holiday Issue. I love the new Spring Issue and have looked at it so many times and have had it for only a week. Very thankful that my garden photo was selected to be published in there.
Love all your redware pieces! You always have such beautiful displays.
Hope your FL feels better and just think the golfing season will be upon us quicker than we think!
Have a great day!
Lynnly
Happy Valentine's Day my friend. Looks like you have been one busy lady - as usual!! First of all, I hope you FIL is doing better. This is such a hard time in our lives. On a fun note, what great places you are visiting. Can't wait to see more pictures! Have a great evening with your sweetie, Dawn
Beautiful pictures as usual Linda. You always make me feel as if I've stopped in for a visit and a cup of tea with a good friend. blessings, marlene
Hi Linda, You probably don't remember me but we had some e-mails going there for a while. I told you I used to live in RI and we shared things about your desk and organization for an office. Anyway I lost your e-mail address and would like to ask you a favor. If you could provide that for me again I would appreciate it. I love all your photos and wish I could visit some of those shops. Here is my email kcquilts@msn.com. Thanks Kathy
Linda, I hope your FIL is feeling better soon!
Hopefully spring will bring with it all sorts of good things! This winter weather has been a challenge - even for us down south!
Thanks for sharing those beautiful pics!
ohhhhh girl what a great post...always love seeing your pics! I hope your FIL improves with each passing hour...stay safe and warm and keep that eyecandy coming...Picket
Linda- I would so love to come to the spring open house. You would think that MA would be close to MN, wouldn't you? Sigh. There's so much good stuff in this post, it'll take me a day to check it all out. Thanks for another great read!
Hey you....me again...thanks so much for that link to the recipe sight...I loved it!! Oh...uh...sweetie...I always love it when you visit but I was alittle concerned about your 'wording' in that last comment you left me...words like..'strong'...'passion'..pssst...(whispering now) You been reading those 'paperback romance' novels lately??? I mean I'm just sayn'...you can tell me girl...nobody will ever know...I could see how how easy it would be for you to 'hide' the book in the pages of your Country Sampler so hubby wouldn't know..he'd think you're just looking at decorating 'eyecandy'..little would he know what kind of 'eyecandy' you were really reading about! Hello...did you shut yout red door on me??? lol lol Love ya girl...you know I;m just messing with you!!!! lol Picket
Good morning Linda~ A visit here is always so delightful..your photos are just so gorgeous!
So sorry to hear of your roof issues..it seems everyone is having some sort of trouble due to the amount and heaviness of the snow. Best of luck with it. I'm also sorry to hear your Father In Law has been under the weather. I will be keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.
Wishing I could travel along with you & the ladies on your journey's in person.
Hugs, Doreen
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