This past week I had the privilege of visiting several wonderful primitive shops in New England, some for fun and some for business but always delightful! We are so fortunate to have so many wonderful shops in New England to find just the right primitive accessories and antiques. If only we had unlimited time and an unlimited budget! Some of these shops I have shared before, some are new. I hope you enjoy following along.
On Tuesday, my dear friend Karen – of Catskill Mountain Prims was back in MA to help her sister and before she headed home to the Catskills, she stopped by My Red Door for lunch and after that we headed northwest to Templeton, Ma to Country Mischief. I have blogged about this great store several times in the past so if you go to my left sidebar under labels, you can click on Country Mischief to see pics or you can click ~HERE~ for the website. It is a huge antique home with many rooms filled to the brim with all kinds of great primitives and antiques. Gail and her staff are always changing things up so there is always something new to see. It was fun to see A Primitive Place magazine displayed right inside the front door! Gail kindly shared some of the history of the home with Karen and I and even showed us the ‘inside outhouse’ room. I didn’t have my camera with me so do check out my previous posts and make sure to read the history on the website. While in the dining room of the restaurant inside the home, I spotted a goody that spoke my name. It’s a new piece for a wall in my kitchen. I am going to make some minor changes in there and I’ll share that in a future post! On her visit, Karen brought me the sweetest early birthday present – a wonderful little redware pitcher. I am saving that for the same future post. Thanks Karen! I love it!!
Did you all see Karen’s home in the new Home Tours Issue of Country Sampler? I haven’t seen it yet but her kitchen is on the cover and she is featured inside. Despite being a very active member in the A Primitive Place forum, Karen was very quiet about being chosen for that magazine out of respect and consideration for the App staff because we had just announced the kickoff of the A Primitive Place magazine. She is a dear friend and I am so thrilled for her! If you don’t have the magazine, you can see her beautiful home on her Picture trail – just click ~HERE~. By the way, You HAVE to see how she painted her kitchen counter and refrigerator with Caromal Colours paint. She explains it in her Picture trail kitchen album ~she is so creative and talented!
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On Thursday, I spent time with another dear friend - Audrey and I enjoyed a sunny cool day and packed our lunches and headed ‘a ways south’ to Stonington, CT to Milltown Primitives. Robin moved to store from Mystic CT to it’s current location last year but before she could open, she rehabbed the interior of the shop and it is prim eye candy. I had been here once before but this was a first for Audrey and she wasn’t disappointed! The store is so inviting from the outside…
And inside does not disappoint either! 
We both bought a few little goodies and I made myself a wish list for my next visit! You can see more of the store, and find the address and directions by going to the website ~here~.
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And today, Bonnie, Audrey, Ashley and I had the pleasure of attending the Spring Open House and magazine signing at our dear friend Judy’s store in Hopkinton, MA – Country Plus. It was a delightful afternoon meeting fans …
signing the magazine….
and doing a little shopping for ourselves! I made a little wish list for myself here too. Bet you can’t guess some of the items on it…
Thanks to the gals who came by with pictures of their homes to share with us and thank you Judy for hosting us and making us feel so welcome! For the address and directions to this wonderful shop, you can go to the website ~here~.
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After leaving Judy’s, we took a short drive through the lovely town of Hopkinton. Like so many towns in New England, it is so picturesque. Just look at how pretty the gazebo looks on the common…
We continued a very short distance into the town of Holliston and made a stop at another delightful shop ~ Jackie’s Primitives. Look what we spotted…
Jackie told us she sold out of her first wholesale order quickly and had to reorder more magazines! We were so pleased to hear that!
Having recognized us from the magazine, Jackie and her husband warmly welcomed us. They have a great shop…
…full of wonderful primitive accessories and antiques, and once again we all found some goodies for ourselves and I made another wish list for my next visit! Bet you can’t guess what’s on this one…
I couldn’t find a website, so here is all the info you’ll want when you head out to visit: Jackie's Primitives, 76 Railroad St, Holliston, MA 01746, 508-429-1317 Hours: Wed- Sun. 11-5. She will be having an Open House March 26 and 27th from 11-5 – do stop by!!
In addition to an unlimited budget, I need a bigger home!
If you stop by any of these wonderful shops after reading this, please do tell the shop owners that Linda Rudman from A Primitive Place magazine sent you!
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Thank you for all the warm and supportive comments after my last post. My heart goes out to each of you also dealing with that dreadful disease or watching your parents health fail.
A very special thanks to Melissa from over at Libbie’s Home blog for the info on getting the cassette tapes I have of my mom, onto CD’s. She sent me a file with instructions and when I get a chance to try it, I’ll let you all know how I did. Thanks so much Melissa. HUGS!!
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Today I am thankful for:
…kind and thoughtful blog friends
….living in New England
…having a reliable vehicle
…having our grown children and grand daughter close by
…dear friends who share the same passion for primitives
…dear friends who send me uplifting and caring messages
Thanks once again for your visit Behind My Red Door. Until next time – hugs, Grammee Linda
