Christmas at Primitive America Shoppe

The recent Christmas open house at Primitive America in Pennsdale ,Pa. was filled with wonderful primitives and early antiques and there were great ideas for decorating for Christmas.This shop is open on Fridays 10-5 , but on the open house weekends she`s open Friday and Sat. 514 Quaker Church Rd.Pennsdale,Pa.17756 570-546-6220.

Happy Thanksgiving from Melanee

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. I`m truly thankful for the abundance I have. Once I understood I have just what I need, right now , at this point in my life, if I could just see it, I then understand it`s enough. Health , wealth and abundance to you all! And may you love and be loved. Thank you for reading my blog. Melanee



A needlepunched mat I made, my own design. 2008




The larger paper mache turkey I found early one morning at a flea market a few years ago before they were so popular. The one on the left could be a repro..



Turkey Red embroidery floss box

Decorating Ideas from Primitive America

A simple ironstone cup, the red against the pale white, gives the "early" feel of Christmas.




The old blue of the metal .Pinecones with a touch of white paint and a bit of glitter. This is an inexpensive simple way to decorate.



Pinecones in old primitive containers,baskets,measures,wooden buckets.



Faux plum puddings with aged cheesecloth.



Candles inside old tin graters, in a box of greens.



Candle on a hogscraper.