THE COUNTRY DOGS

Milltown Primitives - North Stonington, Connecticut

2011-09-15T16:40:00.000-04:00

Milltown Primitives
387 Norwich Westerly Road
North Stonington, Connecticut
860.535.1776

Liz's Antique Hardware - Los Angeles, California

2011-09-12T07:32:00.000-04:00

Liz's Antique Hardware

453 S. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, California
323.939.4403

Wisconsin Wool and Sheep Festival - Edgerton, Wisconsin

2011-09-08T07:36:00.004-04:00

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
7811 N Consolidated School Rd.
Edgerton, Wisconsin
608.868.2505

Traditional Artisan Show - Bedminster, Pennsylvania

2011-09-06T07:21:00.002-04:00

Traditional Artisan Show
Hosted by the Bedminster Regional Land Conservancy
Upper Bucks Technical School
3115 Ridge Road
Bedminster, Pennsylvania
215.795.0375

Walnut Street Traditions - Lafayette, Indiana

2011-07-13T07:34:00.002-04:00

Walnut Street Traditions
1004 Main Street
Lafayette, Indiana
765.423.1863
Walnut Street Traditions Blog

Tom the Green Grocer - Scotch Plains, New Jersey

2011-07-11T07:04:00.000-04:00

Tom the Green Grocer
2305 South Avenue
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
908.232.9216

Stone House Day - Hurley, New York

2011-07-07T07:45:00.002-04:00

The quaint village of Hurley will stimulate your senses as you make your way through its 300 year old stone houses on Stone House Day. The homeowners of these houses graciously open their homes just one day a year on the second Saturday in July. The homes were built from 1685–1786 and are all lived in and privately owned.

Allentown Preservation League Architectural Salvage Store - Allentown, Pennsylvania

2011-07-05T08:24:00.002-04:00

Allentown Preservation League Architectural Salvage Store
1518-20 West Walnut St.
Second Floor
Allentown, Pennsylvania
610.437.1989

European Country Antiques - Cambridge, Massachusetts

2011-06-28T08:44:00.000-04:00

European Country Antiques

146 Huron Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts

617 876.7485

Oak Street Garden Shop - Birmingham, Alabama

2011-06-20T07:41:00.001-04:00

Oak Street Garden Shop

115 Oak Street
Birmingham, Alabama
205.870.7542

Old Charm Gift Shoppe - St. Marys, Pennsylvania

2011-06-16T06:42:00.030-04:00

Old Charm Bed and Breakfast and Gift Shoppe

444 Brusselles Street
St. Marys, Pennsylvania
814.834.9429
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This truly inspiring home decor mecca is a great find in this rural north central Pennsylvania town. Housed in a cozy B&B located near the Allegheny State Forest and the largest free range elk herd east of the Mississippi, Old Charm's American and European country pieces, industrial and architectural elements, and natural and earthy textures rival any store in the most sophisticated country towns.

The Wickford Collection - Wickford, Rhode Island

2011-06-15T07:36:00.001-04:00

The Wickford Collection
30 West Main Street
Wickford, Rhode Island
401.295.7222

Aunt B's Country Kitchen - Theodore, Alabama

2011-06-14T07:22:00.002-04:00

Aunt B's Country Kitchen
3750 Bay Road
Theodore, Alabama
251.623.1868

The Country Store at Salish Lodge - Snoqualmie, Washington

2011-06-13T07:12:00.022-04:00

The Country Store at Salish Lodge

Salish Lodge & Spa
6501 Railroad Avenue
Snoqualmie, Washington
800.2.SALISH (800.272.5474)
In Washington: 425.888.2556
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More than just a standard hotel gift shop, find Northwest gourmet foods, clothing, housewares, home accents and private label bath and body products. They also carry locally harvested Moon Valley Organic Honey, made by a family-owned company at the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. And hand-poured private label candles made of 100% natural soy wax.

Heritage Flower Farm - Mukwonago, Wisconsin

2011-05-05T08:36:00.008-04:00

Heritage Flower Farm
33725 Hwy L
Mukwonago Wisconsin
262.662.0804

Shaker Village Antique Show and Sale - Harrodsbug, Kentucky

2011-05-04T10:35:00.001-04:00

Shaker Village Antiques Show and Sale
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Road
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
859.734.1545 or 800.734.5611 x1545

Lancaster Historic Home and Traditional Artist Show - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

2011-04-28T09:33:00.000-04:00

Lancaster Historic Home and Traditional Artist Show

Lancaster County Convention Center
3 East Vine Street
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
717.606.5417
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Lilac Sunday - Arnold Arboretum - Boston, Massachusetts

2011-04-07T08:53:00.013-04:00

Lilac Sunday
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 Arborway
Boston, Massachusetts
617.524.1718

A Boston tradition, Lilac Sunday singles out this beloved bush each year for a daylong celebration. Tours of the lilacs, dance performances, picnicking (allowed on this special day only), and family activities make for a memorable day.

Architectural Salvage - Exeter, New Hampshire

2011-03-07T06:52:00.000-05:00

Architectural Salvage
3 Mill Street
Exeter, New Hampshire
603.773.5635

Obsolete - Venice, California

2011-03-04T11:15:00.000-05:00

Obsolete
222 Main Street
Venice, California
310.399.2155
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Green Roots Collection - Cleveland and Hudson, Ohio

2011-03-01T10:56:00.001-05:00

Green Roots Collection is an eco-friendly shop that represents women's and men's contemporary clothing, and home accessories. Check their Facebook Page for more information.

41 Village Way
Hudson,OH
in the First and Main Marketplace
330.653.5405

19300 Detroit Rd
Rocky River, OH
in Beachcliff Market Square
440.333.5620

9300 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH
inside the Cleveland Clinic
216.229.4211

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week - New York

2011-02-01T09:33:00.021-05:00

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week runs for two weeks, with top restaurants in the mid- and lower-Hudson Valley offering special three-course dinner menus for one price (some also do lunch). Many featuring local Hudson Valley products. No passes, tickets or coupons are required. Diners simply choose from the list of participating restaurants and call the restaurant directly to reserve a table.

Salvage Goods - Easton, Pennsylvania

2011-01-31T09:34:00.000-05:00

Salvage Goods
Antiques With Urban Attitude
24 South Third Street
Easton, Pennsylvania
610.258.8176

Wintertime Farmers Market - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

2011-01-27T08:46:00.001-05:00

Wintertime Farmers Market
Hope Artiste Village
1005 Main Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Keepers: A Country Cafe - Reading, Vermont

2011-01-26T13:36:00.001-05:00

Keepers: A Country Cafe
106 and Bailey's Mill Road
Village of Hammondsville
Reading, Vermont
802.484.9090

American Heritage Shop - South Kent, Connecticut

2011-01-24T09:21:00.000-05:00

American Heritage Shop
South Kent, Connecticut
860.350.3407
This great shop on the western Connecticut border closed a few years ago as the owner decided to run her business completely online. Turns out, she is now opening her carriage house a few times a year for shoppers to enjoy. If you plan to be in the area, check the website or email the owner to see if her shop will be open. You won't be disappointed!

Old Glory Antiques: Urban Home and Design - Centennial, Colorado

2011-01-20T08:25:00.003-05:00

Old Glory Antiques
Streets at SouthGlenn
6851 S. Gaylord Street #239
Centennial, Colorado
303.798.4212
Old Glory Antiques Blog
Old Glory Antiques Facebook Page

Black Dog Architectural Salvage - Roanoke, Virginia

2011-01-19T06:54:00.013-05:00

Black Dog Architectural Salvage
902 13th Street SW
Roanoke, Virginia
540.343.6200
Black Dog Archtiectural Salvage Blog

Roots Country Market - Manheim, Pennsylvania

2011-01-18T08:01:00.004-05:00

Roots Country Market and Auction
705 Graystone Road
Manheim, Pennsylvania
717.898.7811

Abma's Farm Market - Wyckoff, New Jersey

2011-01-13T06:48:00.000-05:00

Abma's Farm Market
700 Lawlins Road
Wyckoff, New Jersey
201.891.0278

Troy Winter Farmers Market - Troy, New York

2011-01-11T08:20:00.000-05:00

Troy Winter Farmers Market
Uncle Sam Atrium
Troy, New York

Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
518.708.4216

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More and more farmers markets are setting up shop in the winter months to bring a little warmth and sunshine to the cold, dreary weather. Troy New York's Waterfront Farmers Market now runs from November to April at the Uncle Sam Atrium in downtown Troy. Folks come from all over the Capital Region to shop with 50+ local vendors and savor the tastes, sights and sounds at their indoor market -- stay for lunch and a walk around historic downtown Troy and have a great time every Saturday (no matter what the weather outside)

Henscratch Farms - Lake Placid, Florida

2011-01-10T08:52:00.000-05:00

Henscratch Farms
980 Henscratch Road
Lake Placid, Florida
863.699.2060

Constructed in the old cracker style with raised floor, their country store features sliding barn doors and an open breezeway showcasing baskets brimming with homemade jams, jellies, sauces and syrups to match their harvest seasons. Rich strawberry preserves, blueberry dressing and their famous Muscadine and Scuppernong jams and jellies are on the tasting counter to tempt your palate. They also carry a great array of wine accessories and themed gift ideas. Pack your own dozen eggs then snatch up a jug of raw honey from the hives. You are even invited to stomp the grapes yourself during their annual event!

Salt City Antique Shows - Syracuse, New York

2011-01-06T07:22:00.020-05:00

Salt City Winter and Autumn Antique Shows
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd.
Syracuse, New York
315.482.2462

Chocolate is for Lovers - Geneva, Ohio

2011-01-05T07:36:00.000-05:00

Chocolate is for Lovers, hosted by various Ohio wineries, offers a self driving wine tour along the Vines and Wines Trail in the Northeastern Ohio area. Enjoy wine samples and an appetizer as you collect chocolate candy by Seader D's Candies at each winery.

Winter in the Valley Antique Show - Fishersville, Virginia

2011-01-04T08:08:00.001-05:00

Winter in the Valley Antique Show
Augusta Expoland
Expo Hall Addition Building
Fishersville, Virginia
434.361.9137 or 614.325.8873

Washington Winter Show - Washington, DC

2011-01-03T07:17:00.000-05:00

Washington Winter Show
The Katzen Arts Center
at American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C
202.248.7159

Lost Christmas Music

2010-12-09T07:33:00.022-05:00

One of the dirty little secrets at the Country Dogs Farm is that we love vintage Christmas music that you'll never hear in the mall or on the radio. Luckily there are several very dedicated song wranglers scouring discount record bins in dusty antique centers and flea markets across the country to bring us these musical gems. Check out some of the best sites below, many of which have links for more great vintage and odd Christmas music and holiday cheer. And there's a decent helping of Hannukah, Thanksgiving, and other holiday music too.

Falalalala

A Christmas Yuleblog

Cheerful Earful

Ernie (Not Bert)

Jul Igen

Hi-Fi Holiday

Santas Working Overtime

Hart's Country Antiques - New Oxford, Pennsylvania

2010-12-08T08:53:00.000-05:00

Hart's Country Antiques
2 Carlisle Street
New Oxford, Pennsylvania
717.624.7842

Village Primitives - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

2010-12-07T07:14:00.000-05:00

Coppersmith and Tinsmith Michael P. Terragna
Showroom at Village Primitives
428 Main Street
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
508.347.0045

Meander Hill - Youngstown, Ohio

2010-12-06T07:04:00.000-05:00

Meander Hill
20 North Turner Road
Youngstown, Ohio
330.799.0138
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Evening Candlelight Tours - Van Cortlandt Manor and Sunnyside - Croton-on-Hudson and Tarrytown, New York

2010-12-02T07:28:00.004-05:00

Join Historic Hudson Valley for two evening candlelight tours held throughout December.

Van Cortlandt Manor - Experience a late 18th-century celebration of "Twelfth Night." The candlelit festivities begin with a visit to the home of one of the wealthiest families of the post-Revolutionary era. Decorations made of holiday greens and fruit adorn windowsills and mantles, live music is performed in the parlor, and the tables set with Van Cortlandt family china are laden with intriguing 18th-century desserts. A stroll through the orchard, lit by candle-lanterns, takes visitors to the tenant house to meet the Lord of Misrule. As visitors approach the ferry house, a celebration is under way, and guests dance to the lively strains of the fiddler and drink a toast to the season.

Washington Irving's Sunnyside - Candlelight tours bring an 1850s Christmas to life. You'll be escorted down a lantern-lit path to the cottage decorated with holly, evergreens, and real candles. Excerpts from Irving's Christmas tales and family letters are the theme of the evening. You'll also be invited to join in song while a costumed guide accompanies you on the 1830s piano. The tour concludes in the kitchen yard, where hot cider is served beside a roaring fire.

Gleaner Antiques - Ashland, Ohio

2010-12-01T07:20:00.000-05:00

Gleaner Antiques
1488 County Road 995
Ashland, Ohio
419.281.2849

Brown and Hawkins - Seward, Alaska

2010-11-30T07:28:00.028-05:00

Brown and Hawkins
Sweet Darlings
205 4th Street
Seward, Alaska
907.224.3011

Stop in to this historic landmark on the National Register of Historic Places complete with old bank vault and lots of historic photos. In business since 1900, the newest owners have turned this general store into homebase for their thriving chocolate company. Browse their selections of outdoor gear and Alaskan made gifts and take home some hand crafted candy.

Candlelight Tours at Locust Grove - Louisville, Kentucky

2010-11-29T07:55:00.000-05:00

Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane
Louisville, Kentucky
502.897.9845

A celebration reminiscent of the year 1820 comes alive under the warm glow of candles in early December. The house shines warmly as the illustrious Clark and Croghan families greet their guests. Mantles and stairs are draped with fresh greens and fruits of all varieties. Out in the kitchen, the cook directs the preparation of the desserts for the houseguests, while carpenters in the woodshop finish repairs to farm tools. This wonderful event takes you back to an earlier time as you tour Locust Grove under the glow of candlelight.

Small Business Saturday

2010-11-24T07:25:00.004-05:00

Sponsored by American Express, okay so that's not a small business, Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate what we love best: small towns, local businesses, and great communities across America. The Saturday after Thanksgiving is the perfect antidote to the craziness of Black Friday. Instead of supporting big box stores that promote sprawl, decentralization, traffic and more, spend some time with local businesses that contribute to their communities and fuel the job creation and growth in America. Check the Facebook Page for more information.

Strawberry Banke Candlelight Strolls - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

2010-11-23T07:01:00.000-05:00

Stroll through life in a simpler time as 350 years of American history, winter traditions, and holiday celebrations unfolds around you in New Hampshire's oldest waterfront neighborhood. The Strawberry Banke Candlelight Strolls feature historic houses from four centuries decorated in period regalia, hundreds of candles lighting the lanes and landscape, a gingerbread house contest and display, and live music and holiday entertainment for all ages.

Hudsons General Store - Clarksville, Delaware

2010-11-22T07:22:00.000-05:00

Hudsons General Store
34621 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean View, Delaware
Corner of Route 26 & Iron's Lane in Clarksville
302.539.8709
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Washington, Kentucky

2010-11-18T07:40:00.023-05:00

Washington, Kentucky is a 1700's village full of shops, museums, tours and fine dining. Established in 1786, by the Virginia Legislature, by 1790 it had grown to 119 log cabins, and was the second largest town in Kentucky.

Today, there are many celebrations throughout the year in which to take in Washington's charms. In early December, celebrate a Frontier Christmas with Quilting, Weaving, Candle Dipping, Handmade gifts, Banjo, Dulcimer, Fiddle, Harp, Bagpiper, Strolling costumed Carolers, Kris Kringle, Horse-drawn wagon or Carriage rides and Much More. 8 museums with holly decked mantles, pine-scented rooms and candle-lit windows, and craft demonstrations are also open to the public.

Shops of Maple Croft - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

2010-11-17T07:59:00.000-05:00

Shops of Maple Croft
701 Penn Grant Road
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
717.464.4895

Historic Host - Hocking Hills, Ohio

2010-11-16T07:21:00.020-05:00

Historic Host Bed and Breakfast
106 East North Street
McArthur, Ohio
1-877-Do-History or 740-596-2408

These bed and breakfast historic rentals are like postcards from the past. From their Appalachain cabin to the one room school house, each of these wonderful rentals is a unique part of the historic past of the Appalachian region.

Squire Browns - Reedsville, Pennsylvania

2010-11-15T07:46:00.000-05:00

Squire Browns
8 Edgewood Drive
Reedsville, Pennsylvania
Off of Old Route 322
717.667.2556

Chirstmas at Allaire - Farmingdale, New Jersey

2010-11-11T10:35:00.004-05:00

Christmas at Allaire
County Route 524
Farmingdale, New Jersey
732.919.3500
Period attired Historic Interpreters recreate those traditional holiday customs and activities in the historic buildings of the Village during this very special event. Christmas at Allaire also offers visitors the opportunity to wander the streets of the Historic Village, meet the people of the Howell Works Company and enjoy the Dickensonian atmosphere of a 19th Century community decked out in holiday splendor.

American Country - Turlock, California

2010-11-10T07:24:00.000-05:00

American Country
5318 S. Faith Home Road
Turlock, California
209.668.1888

Home for the Holidays - Salem, New Jersey

2010-11-09T07:00:00.020-05:00

Sponsored by Main Street Salem, the Home for the Holidays House Tour features private homes, churches, and museums decorated and open to the public. Check their Facebook Page for more information and previews of some of the homes on the tour.

The Spirit of Christmas Past - Old World Wisconsin - Eagle, Wisconsin

2010-11-08T07:01:00.014-05:00

The Spirit of Christmas Past
Old World Wisconsin
S103 W37890 Hwy 67
Eagle, Wisconsin
262.594.6301
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Stroll the 1870s Crossroads Village plus the Ketola farm and discover the charms of many holiday traditions. Snap a photo with their historic Father Christmas and walk house-to-house, shop-to-shop, as you join in the festivities and see how different cultures contributed to the rituals we enjoy today.

Yule Fest and Winter Encampment - Mansker's Station - Goodlettsville, Tennessee

2010-11-04T07:44:00.005-04:00

Yule Fest and Winter Encampment
Mansker's Station
705 Caldwell Drive
Goodlettsville, Tennessee
615-859-3678
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Ring in the holiday season 1780s style during the first weekend in December. Enjoy refreshments and live music in the Visitor's Center. Then venture outside to Mansker's Fort and the Bowen Plantation House to find even more music and entertainment by candlelight, including the reading of the Christmas story in one of the cabins in the Fort and the singing of traditional carols in the dining room of the Bowen House. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be traveling between the sites as well. The Yulefest event is Saturday night, while the Winter Encampment is ongoing throughout the weekend.

Wethersfield Antiques Show - Wethersfield, Connecticut

2010-11-03T07:21:00.008-04:00

Wethersfield Antiques Show
Pitkin Community Center
30 Greenfield Street
Wethersfield, Connecticut
860.529.7656

Schoharie Drive About - Schoharie, New York

2010-11-02T07:49:00.011-04:00

Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association
Depot Lane
Schoharie, New York
518.295.7505
The Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association organizes its annual Schoharie Drive About to showcase antique properties throughout the county many of which were former commercial buildings.

The Tin Rabbit - Labadie, Missouri

2010-11-01T07:34:00.001-04:00

The Tin Rabbit
2733 Highway T
Labadie, Missouri
636.742.5900

A Simpler Thyme Primitives Show - Noblesville, Indiana

2010-10-28T07:32:00.008-04:00

A Simpler Thyme Primitives Show
2003 East Pleasant Street
Noblesville, Indiana
765.754.7017

The Sampler - Petersburg, Ohio

2010-10-27T07:14:00.000-04:00

The Sampler
6476 East Garfield Rd. (Rt 170)
Petersburg, Ohio
330.542.9551

Cockeysville Country Store - Cockeysville, Maryland

2010-10-26T07:07:00.001-04:00

Cockeysville Country Store
Scotts Corner Shopping Center
10253 York Road
Cockeysville, Maryland
410.329.9599

Fall in the Country Dogs Neighborhood

2010-10-25T09:01:00.001-04:00

Black Creek Country Store and Cafe - Mechanicsville, Virginia

2010-10-21T07:36:00.002-04:00

Black Creek Country Store and Cafe
4348 Fox Hunter Lane
Mechanicsville, Virginia
804.781.1786

Great home cooking highlights this country store filled with antiques, candles, and other primitive home decor goodies. In addition to soups and sandwiches, make sure to save room for desserts from one of Thalhimer's Department Store's former bakers.

Tangies - Seymour, Connecticut

2010-10-20T07:38:00.000-04:00

Tangies Country Furniture
16 Bank Street
Seymour, Connecticut
203.888.3056

Patina Green Home and Market - McKinney, Texas

2010-10-19T08:21:00.005-04:00

Patina Green Home and Market
116 N. Tennessee, Suite 102
McKinney, Texas
972.548.9141
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This family run business shows the magic that can happen when three talented people: a retailer, a classically trained chef, and an interior designer, come together. Daily lunch specials, from this part farmers market, highlight local and seasonal ingredients. While home furnishings, vintage treasures, special gifts, and natural elements fill their store for a unique shopping experience.

Bloom and Bee Swanky - Waco, Texas

2010-10-18T07:27:00.000-04:00

Bloom and Bee Swanky
210 South 5th Street
Waco, Texas
254.753.2292

A 1940s soul infused with the rich Texas culture perfectly describes this ensemble of unexpected finds housed within a charming 1913 red brick building. Old beams, concrete floors, and lofty windows that call in the natural light are the perfect backdrop for their "strange bedfellows" approach to design and living, from gargoyles in fancy hats to gothic chandeliers stuffed with real birds’ nests and crystalline cups holding tenderly overblown roses. This shop thrives on honest to goodness vintage mingled with newly handmade finds wrought with reverently imperfect vintage flair.

Wayne's Country Market - Mansfield, Ohio

2010-10-14T08:27:00.000-04:00

Wayne's Country Market
2440 Lexington Avenue
Mansfield, Ohio
419.884.1993

This family owned business specializes in local Ohio products in addition to a wide variety of selections from all over, including locally-grown produce, wines, honey & maple syrup, candies, and fresh baked goods. In the Spring and Summer, tour their greenhouse filled with plants of all kinds and a great selection of garden accessories and furniture. But any time is perfect to stop at Wayne's for their great food selections or one of the many events they host year round from wine tastings to Octoberfest.

Hudson's Hamburgers - Coeur d'Alene Junction, Idaho

2010-10-13T11:15:00.000-04:00

Hudson's Hamburgers
207 E Sherman Avenue
Coeur d'Alene Junction, Idaho
208.664.5444

Le Gamin - Hudson, New York

2010-10-12T08:02:00.003-04:00

Le Gamin
609 Warren Street
Hudson, New York
518.828.2885
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Also in New York City:

108 Franklin street at Noble
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
718.770.7918

556 vanderbilt avenue
(dean+bergen)
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
718.789.5171

Belle Starr Antiques Mall - Fort Smith, Arkansas

2010-10-11T07:06:00.000-04:00

Belle Starr Antiques Mall
21 North 4th Street
Fort Smith, Arkansas
479.226.3131

Falls Mill - Belvidere, Tennessee

2010-10-07T07:45:00.000-04:00

Falls Mill
134 Falls Mill Road
Belvidere, Tennessee
931.469.7161

Nestled in a lush green cove along the banks of beautiful Factory Creek stands historic Falls Mill. Built in 1873 as a cotton and woolen factory, the mill was later converted for use as a cotton gin, then as a woodworking shop. Today the water wheel powers millstones that grind cornmeal, flour, and grits.

Antique machinery related to the mill's history is exhibited on two floors of the building. The millstones, printing press, and the ever-popular dog-powered butter churn are on the first floor. The country store and weaving room are on the second floor. Hand looms, spinning wheels, and a rare collection of 19th century power looms and wool carding machines are on display.

The Country Pumpkin - Sutton, Nebraska

2010-10-06T07:28:00.002-04:00

The Country Pumpkin
1968 Hwy 6
Sutton, Nebraska
402.773.0232

The Country Pumpkin offers a wide variety of homegrown pumpkins, including blue- tan- and white-colored pumpkins as well as many varieties of heirloom squash, gourds, and ornamental corn – all grown right on this family farm in south central Nebraska. Shop their store for handmade wares, primitives, scented candles, florals, decorated pumpkins and other Autumn accents to warm your home.

The Picket Fence - Hayden, Idaho

2010-10-05T08:17:00.000-04:00

The Picket Fence
8142 N. Government Way
Hayden, Idaho
208.762.8147

Country Village Shops - Bothell, Washington

2010-10-04T07:21:00.002-04:00

Country Village Shops
23718 Bothell Everett Highway
2 miles north of downtown
Bothell, Washington
425.483.2250
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You'll know you've arrived as the 15 foot chicken welcomes you to this unique country village of 40 shops and restaurants. A great mix of nature, old world charm and creative play; meandering garden paths lead to you picnic areas, trains, ponds, art, a spa, one of a kind toys, gifts, antiques and more. With events throughout the year, Country Village Shops is a great way to spend a day. Check Explore Bothell for more great shopping, dining, and entertainment options while in town.

Deutsch Country Days - Marthasville, Missouri

2010-09-30T07:40:00.000-04:00

Deutsch Country Days
18055 state highway O
Luxenhaus Farm
Marthasville, Missouri
636.433.5669

Begun as a benefit house tour, Deutch Country Days has turned into a unique and authentic recreation of early German life in Missouri. The hills outside of Marthasville literally come alive with the sights and sounds of the 1800's as early German immigrant's functional lifestyle is authentically recreated. Juried artisans, in period attire, demonstrate natural dyeing, German fractur, sad ironing, koppolei, wood turning, hide tanning, candle dipping, and rug braiding -- just some of the eighty primitive skills exhibiting the early German life and trades.

Ohio Country Antiques Show - Wilmington, Ohio

2010-09-29T07:51:00.000-04:00

Ohio Country Antiques Show
Roberts Centre
Wilmington, Ohio
513.738.7256
An amazing patchwork of authentic antique Americana, primitives, rustic, folk art, general store, garden and other things country - including an outstanding selection of painted country furnishings.

Chestertown Historic House Tour - Chestertown, Maryland

2010-09-28T07:18:00.000-04:00

Join the Historical Society of Kent County for the very special Chestertown Historic House Tour. Spend a delightful afternoon strolling the streets of this charming colonial river port which was designated as one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation 2007 Dozen Distinctive Destinations.

Barneche Designs - Chichester, New York

2010-09-27T06:58:00.002-04:00

Barneche Designs
361 Route 214
Chichester, New York
1.5 miles from Phoenicia
845.688.5822
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An enchanted shop inspired by the air, the light, the water and the wood of the Catskill Mountains. Located in a 100-year old barn, Barneche embraces a philosophy of recycling and making sure things are made the old fashioned way, by hand and really well.

Sit for a while - porch or streamside or perched atop a shop stool - with coffee or tea. Converse. Indulge in pastry - scones, or brownies - from local food artisan, Shandaken Bake. Special monthly events include Spa Days, Zen Tea Ceremonies, Jewelry Trunk Shows and Book Readings from Local Authors.

Walker Homestead - Brookfield, Massachusetts

2010-09-23T09:12:00.001-04:00

Walker Homestead
19 Martin Road
Brookfield, Massachusetts
508.867.4466
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One of the most charming destinations in Massachusetts any time of year, the Walker Homestead also hosts the Simple Treasures From the Past - Antiques and Primitive Goods Show which brings together some of the most wonderful dealers from the northeast and beyond.

Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair - Chicago, Illinois

2010-09-22T07:26:00.001-04:00

Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, Illinois
312.527.4141
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The Merchandise Mart is offering Complimentary Passes to the International Antiques Fair. Click here for the online order form.

Offering a collection of antiques for the 21st Century, The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair will feature an eclectic array of of vintage finds and exquisite antiques to please all tastes, styles and price points, including—20th Century Design, Americana, Architectural Design, Asian Art & Antiquities, Barometers, Books, Ceramics, Clocks, Decorative Arts, Folk Art, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Paintings, Posters, Prints, Maps, Sculpture, Silver, Textiles and Tribal Art.

Emporium is a new pavilion at the Fair featuring an eclectic mix of urban antiques and cool, unusual vintage finds. Dealers specializing in 19th and 20th century treasures will set up shop in this special pavilion at the show. Discover mid-century Modernism, vintage furniture, found items, folk art, vintage clothing and jewelry and more.

Crossroads at Crabapple Antiques and Arts Festival - Milton, Georgia

2010-09-21T07:49:00.004-04:00

Crossroads at Crabapple Antiques and Arts Festival
790 Mayfield Road
Milton, Georgia
770.448.3860
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A tradition since 1969, this one day only outdoor festival features 50 American Country Antique Dealers from 6 states and 50 local juried artists. Thousands of antiques, accessories, and unique pieces of art in all mediums, so come early and stay all day for this old- fashioned festival. Rounding out the show are roaming musicians, fantastic food, and children activities.

Werner Lowe - Bowling Green, Kentucky

2010-09-20T07:03:00.001-04:00

Werner Lowe
600 US 31West
Bowling Green, Kentucky
270.796.2683
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Museum Mile Weekend - Charleston, South Carolina

2010-09-17T08:24:00.012-04:00

Enjoy Museum Mile Weekend which celebrates the rich concentration of cultural sites open to visitors in downtown Charleston. Stroll the one-mile section of Meeting Street to discover six museums, five nationally important historic houses, four scenic parks and a Revolutionary War powder magazine, as well as numerous historic houses of worship and public buildings including the Market and City Hall. Check their facebook page for more information.

Apple Days - Sturbridge, Massachusetts

2010-09-16T07:47:00.001-04:00

Taste nearly forgotten heirloom apple varieties and mulled cider at Sturbridge Village's Apple Days. Help the farmers harvest apples, try your hand at cider-making, and see the ox-powered Cider Mill in operation grinding apples. OSV historians will make apple pie plates in the Pottery Shop, apple corers in the Tin Shop, mulling irons in the Blacksmith Shop, and will cook with apples over the hearth in the Small House.

Join Village horticulturists for an orchard walk and learn the amazing origins of some of today's popular apple varieties. And try plowing with the Village oxen as farmers start a new seedling orchard.

National Colonial Farm - Accokeek, Maryland

2010-09-15T08:15:00.001-04:00

National Colonial Farm
3400 Bryan Point Road
Accokeek, Maryland
301.283.2113
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The National Colonial Farm, an outdoor living history museum, depicts life for an ordinary tobacco planting family in Prince George's County in the 1770s. Historic sites like George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, represent what many believe life was like in the colonial period. However, large plantations were far from the norm. Very few colonists enjoyed such luxury. The majority were poorer planters, tenant farmers, indentured servants, and slaves. Skilled interpreters lead tours of the National Colonial Farm, highlighting the colonial structures, fields, gardens and animals.

Fall Harvest Days at Westville - Lumpkin, Georgia

2010-09-14T07:14:00.001-04:00

Westville - an 1850s Living History Museum
9294 Singer Pond Road
Lumpkin, Georgia
888.SEE.1850
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Come and enjoy an 1850 autumn celebration at Westville's Fall Harvest Days. Activities include cotton gin operating, sugar cane syrup being made, candle making, soap making, hay stacking, corn shelling, games from the past and plenty of country cooking.

18th Century Trade Faire - Statesville, North Carolina

2010-09-13T07:09:00.000-04:00

The 18th Century Trade Faire at Fort Dobbs State Park showcases the lives of many civilians on the Carolina frontier were disrupted by the French and Indian War. Join hundreds of soldiers, Native Americans and civilians as they set up their camps near Fort Dobbs. Visitors can experience a snapshot of life on the edge of the British Empire in the 1750’s. The event will feature a re-created skirmish between Cherokee Indians and colonial militia, scholarly lectures and on-going demonstrations of 18th century camp life and trades.

Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm - Tamworth, New Hampshire

2010-09-10T07:30:00.001-04:00

The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm
showcases the agricultural way of life in New Hampshire, from 1790 to the present. Visit their working farm with sheep, goats, cows, steers, oxen, chickens, and turkey and in spring and summer, lambs and pigs. Walk into the 1830's garden and view the historic crops and vegetables. Take a leisurely 6/10 mile hike on the Binsack Trail, a low impact experience offering spectacular views of Remick Farm, Mount Chocorua, and the Ossipee Mountain Range.

Remick Farm has a cattle barn, milk house, maple sugar house, stable, and a historic English Barn. Many of these buildings are open in spring, summer, and during special events. Take a tour of these facilities with a Remick Museum Tour Guide, who provides you with exclusive access and information on historic farm tools and equipment.

The Captain Enoch Remick House contains the antique furnishings of the country doctors, which include an antique toy collection and 19th century murals attributed to the American painter, John Avery. The original medical office and medicine room, used by both doctors, are preserved on the first floor.

Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival - Huntington, Illinois

2010-09-09T07:21:00.001-04:00

Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival - Pioneering spirits re-enact the mid-1800s as they set up camp, while Hoosiers of just a slightly later time period set up a thriving business district in Olde Town. Talk to them about their lives, hear the blast of the cannon that punctuates the military drills, and send the youngsters off to have fun playing pioneer games. Check out the handmade crafts, the antique motorcars and engines, and the farmers' market. Stop and hear the roving entertainers, or take a seat and enjoy the melodrama or stage show. And let the kids take a ride on a horse and wagon or listen to Teddy Roosevelt tell stories.

Connecticut Needlework: Women, Art and Family - Hartford, Connecticut

2010-09-08T08:17:00.003-04:00

Connecticut Needlework: Women, Art, and Family, 1740-1840
October 5, 2010 - March 26, 2011

Early American needlework is an art form created almost exclusively by women and girls. As art, these needlework pictures and useful household objects burst with color, imaginative design, and evidence of close observation. As history, these same items reveal clues to the lives and times of the girls and women who set those countless stitches into cloth. The exhibition, Connecticut Needlework: Women, Art, and Family, 1740-1840, showcases more than seventy fascinating examples – many never previously exhibited. Beautifully decorated clothing, bedding, and accessories, school work by children as young as 6 years old, and masterpieces of needlework art depicting classical scenes, bucolic landscapes, and perfectly-rendered flora and fauna will all be featured. The final gallery will display needlework dedicated to preserving family history and highlight the work of one remarkable family – and an even more unusual young woman within that family, Prudence Punderson.

Seville Antiques - Seville, Ohio

2010-09-07T08:33:00.000-04:00

Seville Antiques
14 Milton Street
Seville, Ohio
330.465.6007

Fisk Antiques - Andes, Bovina, and Delhi, New York

2010-09-03T07:50:00.004-04:00

Fisk Antiques
State Highway 28
Andes, New York
845.676.3121

116 Fisk Road
Bovina, New York
607.832.4544

74 Main Street
Delhi, New York
607.746.9300

Spindler Antiques - Essex, Massachusetts

2010-09-02T08:44:00.000-04:00

Spindler Antiques
163 Main Street
Essex, Massachusetts
978.768.6045

18th Century Inn - Newville, Pennsylvania

2010-09-01T08:10:00.006-04:00

18th Century Inn
115 Log Cabin Road
Newville, Pennsylvania
717.776.7145

This circa 1790 log home showcases beautiful woodwork, 2 fireplaces, luxurious furnishings, and Williamsburg-style architecture throughout. Surrounded by wooded farmland and quaint 18th century style homes, this Inn is situated on over one acre of private land.

All Through The House - Moorefield, West Virginia

2010-08-31T08:12:00.006-04:00

All Through the House
330 South Main Street
Moorefield, West Virginia
304.530.4500
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Village Bakery and Cafe - Atwater Village - Los Angeles, California

2010-08-30T08:05:00.007-04:00

Village Bakery and Cafe
3119 Los Feliz Blvd.
Atwater Village, California
323.662.8600
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Lehmans Mill - Hagerstown, Maryland

2010-08-27T08:19:00.006-04:00

Lehmans Mill
19935 Lehmans Mill Road
Hagerstown, Maryland
301.739.9119
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Petaluma Collective - Petaluma, California

2010-08-26T07:48:00.000-04:00

Petaluma Collective
300 Petaluma Blvd. North
Petaluma, California
707.765.2920

The Village Downtown Cafe - Bryan, Texas

2010-08-25T07:51:00.000-04:00

The Village Dowtown Cafe and Art979 Gallery
210 W. 26th Street
Bryan, Texas
979.703.8514
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Classic contemporary meets historic downtown in this exciting and interesting spot where they support all things local: local food, local coffee, local music, local art, local beer and local wine.