Archive for the Finds Category

Temptation

Posted by Farmgirl on February 3, 2010  |  No Comments

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Like antiques?

We’ll call you Eve.

Have a significant other who does not?

We’ll call him Adam.

The next time you — Eve, want Adam to go treasure-hunting, promise him sex appeal.

Tell him about the thrill of the hunt …

 

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The shapely legs …

 

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Generous curves …

 

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… and well-educated minds.

What more could he — or any warm and welcoming home — ask for?

 

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We’re heading to Missouri in March to see what else we can uncover. 

We’ll unpack in April …

And then you can stop at Farmgirl Finds for a little show and tell.

Who knows … maybe you’ll see something you like … and take it home with you!

The day after

Posted by Farmgirl on November 27, 2009  |  No Comments

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How do you spend the day after Thanksgiving? Yesterday’s dishes are washed and put away, we’re recovering from turkey and pumpkin pie overload. FarmGuy is splitting wood. The girls and I are gathering Christmas decorations. Farmboy is watching Tom & Jerry.

And of course, HGTV’s Home for the Holidays special is playing in the background. I love decorating ideas … especially those with a holiday flare. Which is why I took a look at the Country Living site. It’s great if you want a little decorating inspiration.

And when you need some cozy, rustic decorations or primitive antiques to adorn your nest, stop by Farmgirl Finds. You’ll also find treasures for primitive fans on your gift list. Stop by and see us!

Holiday Hours

Closed Friday, Nov. 27

Saturday, Nov. 28 — 10 to 4

Friday & Saturday, Dec. 4 & 5 — 10 to 4

Friday & Saturday, Dec. 11 & 12 — 10 to 4

Friday & Saturday, Dec. 18 & 19 — 10 to 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

I spy …

Posted by Farmgirl on November 13, 2009  |  1 Comment

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Christmas on display. Come see what’s in store this weekend!

 

 

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Fabulous primitives. Join us for the Tour of Homes. Three houses. Exciting antiques.

You won’t be disappointed.

You will be inspired.

You may fall in love with worn and aged items all over again!

 

 

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Gorgeous color. The very best new “old items” can’t compete with time-worn color.

 

 

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Secrets revealed. We’ll show you our dirty laundry.

 

 

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Buddy system. We all love primitives and rustic antiques. And we love to share that passion with you.

Come on over to Farmgirl Finds! It’s going to be a great weekend in Augusta!

Five Days …

Posted by Farmgirl on November 10, 2009  |  1 Comment

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It’s going to be a busy week around here. The Primitive Christmas TOUR OF HOMES is Saturday, from 10-4. Saturday is also the official opening day of the Farmgirl Finds’ Christmas Open House. Every Friday and Saturday through December 19, we’ll open our doors for you.

Come on in and enjoy the sounds of a primitive country Christmas … the smells of cinnamon, spice and everything nice. We have ornaments and wreaths, twig trees, and rustic Santas and snowmen. Our selection of rustic antiques continues to grow each week. Whether you’re hoping for ladderback chairs, farm tables, a grand old cupboard or crocks under the tree, we can help you out!

Come see us! And if you’re free this Saturday, be sure to stop off for tickets and a map for the home tour. You won’t be disappointed. Three fabulous farmhouses filled with unique antiques and primitive treasures. These ladies have gone to great lengths to deck their halls. Trust me when I say …

You don’t want to miss it!

Home for Christmas

Posted by Farmgirl on November 6, 2009  |  No Comments

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Farmgirl Finds! Visit the shop this weekend for primitive holiday decor, Christmas-inspired candle scents and gift ideas. The shop is brimming with rustic antiques, twig trees, mitten garlands, primitive ornaments and more!

Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

And don’t forget the

TOUR OF HOMES
Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10-4

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Visit the shop on Nov. 14 to purchase tickets and get your map. The drive-it-yourself tour will take you down country roads in the Augusta area to three, primitive-style farmhouses. You’ll enjoy visiting the interiors of these truly magnificent homes decorated for Christmas. Cost is $3 per person. For details, visit Farmgirl Finds.

See you soon!

We’re decking the halls

Posted by Farmgirl on October 29, 2009  |  No Comments

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Farmgirl Finds will be closed Oct. 30-31.

We’re getting ready for Christmas!

Come see what’s in store for the holidays Nov. 6-7. And don’t forget the

Tour of Homes

Saturday, Nov. 14, 10-4. Get tickets and maps at the shop the day of the event.
Cost: $3 per person. You’ll visit three primitive homes, decorated for Christmas. Travel back in time to an 1800s farmhouse; a new, historically accurate home; and an 1890s farmhouse. All feature fabulous primitive antiques and rustic accents. Bring a friend!

Decking the halls

Posted by Farmgirl on October 14, 2009  |  1 Comment

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I’m working on Christmas stockings today. And oh, how I have the urge to listen to some carols … but I won’t. My children would be confused, since at this very moment they’re working math problems while dressed in Halloween costumes.  They just couldn’t wait …

I can’t wait to show you the wonderful holiday accents and primitive Christmas decor Farmgirl Finds will feature in the next couple of months. “Opening Day” for our holiday season is Saturday, Nov. 14. The store will be decked to the halls and beyond — from charming old Santas and spicy Christmas candles to stocking stuffers for everyone on your Christmas list. And don’t forget about our rustic antiques and primitives. New items arrive weekly!

The Tour of Holiday Homes is Nov. 14. Come browse the shop filled with holiday cheer, then purchase your tickets, grab a map and journey to three primitive-style homes adorned with rustic splendor.

For details, visit Farmgirl Finds. See you soon!

 

 

 

Extra! Extra! Read all about it

Posted by Farmgirl on October 1, 2009  |  2 Comments

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Such a lovely home. Would you like to see inside? You can! 

Come to Farmgirl Finds’ Tour of Holiday Homes on Saturday, Nov. 14. You don’t want to miss touring the beautiful and rustic interiors of three, local historic homes. Cost is $3 per person.

Stop by Farmgirl Finds primitive antiques shop to pick up a map the day of the event. Revel in the feeling of Christmas while you enjoy cookies and carols. Browse our exciting selection of primitive Christmas decor and gift ideas. Come celebrate the start of the holiday season with us … and some of our very good friends.

For Tour of Homes details, visit Farmgirl Finds and click on News.

Great-great discovery: history and handiwork

Posted by Farmgirl on September 29, 2009  |  9 Comments

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The phone call went something like this: “I’m cleaning out my attic and I have a big box of dress-up clothes the kids used to play in. If you want it, come and get it. Otherwise I’ll throw this stuff away.”

Never one to pass up possible antiquities, I scurried on over. I did not find a box of old Halloween costumes and dress-up clothes. What I discovered was a woman’s wardrobe … from another time.

“Whose clothes were these?” I asked in astonishment.

“Oh, mother’s things and probably Grandmother Andrews.”

Stuffed in a cardboard box in an attic … a treasure trove of ancestral attire. Rows of buttons. Metal stays. Delicate lace. Silks and velvets. And the tiniest, most precise stitches I have ever seen.

And they belonged to my great-grandmother. Or possibly my great-great-grandmother. No one knows for sure.

“Do you want them?” she asked.

[Insert hysterical, gleeful laughter coming from a speechless farmgirl]

 

 

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What do you do with a box full of antique suits, hats, cloaks and skirts?

You grab your eight-year-old and force her to endure metal wires in her side and shallow breathing techniques while you position her in various period-style  poses. And all the while she’s balanced precariously on a stool because although the ancestors were skinny as a rail, they were taller than your eight-year-old.

And after the photos and the positioning you marvel … at the size of the women that came before … and at their handiwork.

 

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This parasol happened to belong to my grandfather’s grandmother. It matched perfectly with this outfit from my grandmother’s grandmother. I wonder if this is a mourning outfit or does the lace mean it was social attire?

The skill to make such a garment … the jacket is lined with stays sewn in by hand. There is an interior placket of buttons, the black neck piece is a separate flap that hooks over the interior buttons. And then the outward row of buttons with the lace trim. Each “layer” is lined. I wonder how long it took to create such a garment?

 

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Looks about like the underwire in my bra. Look at the tiny hand-stitching. And the colorful lining was a surprise!

 

 

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The interior buttons.

 

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And the outer buttons. The black piece with the tan backing goes across the upper chest and neck. It hooks over the interior buttons, and under the outer layer of black buttons. I cannot imagine trying to sew something like this!

 

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I adore the hem of this skirt with its velvet bands and layers of ruffle.

But this …

 

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… this is my favorite. I love it. I love the color … if I weighed 85 pounds I’d be wearing this everywhere! And not to be inappropriate, but the underarms show signs of perspiration. And I can’t help but think where my great-grandmother or great-great-grandmother may have been wearing this. What was she doing? Was she nervous or warm? Was she working or simply walking in the sun?

 

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Beautiful, metallic buttons adorned with a bird. Ornate. Special. Where did she wear this lovely garment?

I wish I knew.

 

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And where was this worn? A silken lining is rather tattered, but it shows the heavy, warm woolen lining underneath. The outside of the garment is velvet with lovely embroidery and beading. The collar is adorned with some kind of feathers. It’s rather exquisite.

Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?

Never to be answered … but there’s great entertainment in imagining. And there’s a great history lesson in this afternoon’s accidental discovery. One I’m pretty sure my daughters will remember for years and years to come!

 

P.S. TwinMama, Nashville, GeorgiaPeach & TheTexan: I have something to send to each of you if you want it!

Message on a bottle

Posted by Farmgirl on September 23, 2009  |  5 Comments

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History’s mysteries. I’ve stood in front of, beside and near this cupboard many, many times. And until recently, I didn’t know the wealth of information hidden within.

At some point I’m sure the doors were opened and its secrets revealed … before I was older and wise enough to take notice. I took notice the other evening.

A vast, marvelous collection of historical treasure amassed over decades … from previous centuries. Still revealing secrets after so many years.

 

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For instance … I didn’t know that the tiny little town of Augusta had an apothecary on Main Street!

 

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And this one … with its handwritten instruction for renewed health and vigor. Whatever it is, they crossed out one “desent spoonful” and wrote “half Table” spoonful.

If you’ve ever wondered how much a decent spoonful is, now you know!

 

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Yesterday’s treasures. What are you keeping today that will fill the next generations with awe and wonder? What treasures will you preserve so those who come after will remember those gone before?

 

 

 

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