Sunday, December 08, 2013

Open House Photos ~


I took a lot (a lot!!!!) of snaps yesterday, 
I hope you enjoy this little visit to our Open House:


hello & welcome!!

~ the shop before the crowd ~







(is that blur Mrs. Claus shopping?










almost ready...







sweet friend Misi (1890 Gablehouse)
was so kind & generous to make and pass along
 these scented wax tarts for the first 35 customers who visited with us yesterday....
Thank You Misi!

 Doors Open!









Friends from Far & Near came to visit us again ~
some from VERY far away, 
...like the North Pole!


Santa resting a bit from his trip

 We are so blessed to have Santa & Mrs. Claus as best friends...
(a.k.a. Shari & Steve Kritikakos)
we ALL look forward to their visits, including our fur-friends here at the farm ~


feeding the reindeer? no ~ that's Pinocchio & Daisy!




my HANDSOME boy-friends


Daisy making raspberries for the camera ~ she sticks her tongue out quite often!


she's like a small child in the family photo...you know, where everyone is smiling & posing nicely
(and that one little brat has their tongue sticking out! LOL)

~ even Mrs. Claus gets some lovin'...



my BEAUTIFUL Friend Shari & Nocchi



it was a wonderful, magic-filled day.
filled with the sounds & fragrances of christmas to help us usher in 
another holiday season with family & friends....




and with humble gratitude to
ALL of our customers for your continued support & friendship...
Joan & Felicia for being always by my side...
Peter & Hannah for loving me.





We Wish You a Very Merry Christmas!!

* Blessed be * 
Lori
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39 comments:

  1. The Cinnamon StickDecember 8, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    The Spirit of Christmas certainly was shining on your Open House - all so beautifully organized and displayed...wish I could have come. Merry Christmas!

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  2. SandraDecember 8, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Absolutely wonderful Lori! The shoppe looked so festive and inviting, as you are are. Love Mr. & Mrs. Claus. What a bonus to have them there. Now you can rest a bit ~ HaHa.
    Blessings,
    Sandra

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  3. UnknownDecember 8, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    wow, what a wonderful shop you have, so many things....I spied a customer with a beautiful hand knit red shawl, with a ruffle trim, omg, I love it! The outside shots....your farmhouse looks awesome!

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  4. JaneDecember 8, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Notforgotten Farm is beautiful and magical as always!!

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  5. Lori Ann CorelisDecember 8, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    What a beautiful way to get into the Christmas spirit!
    You know . . . Santa looks pretty cozy with those donkeys . . . the reindeer better look out, they might be replaced!!

    xo
    L

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  6. Isobel -Argante-December 8, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    OMG !!! I'd love so much to visit your shop!!! What a wonderful and magic place!!!

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  7. CariDecember 8, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    How wonderful !! Everything and everyone looked like they were having so much fun. I love to visit your shop…wished I lived down the lane !! Thanks for sharing the fabulous pics.

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  8. deniseDecember 8, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Wow! What lovely photos. i would have loved to be there.I'm going to visit one day! Denise

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  9. deniseDecember 8, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Wow! What lovely photos. i would have loved to be there.I'm going to visit one day! Denise

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  10. marlyDecember 8, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S. Fabulous!! How I yearn to visit a shop like yours. And animals to boot! What more could you want?

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  11. Tina McFaddenDecember 8, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Would have given anything to be able to visit your shop. I wish I didn't live so far away. I live vicariously through all the pictures you post. Everything looks so wonderful! Have a wonderful day.

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  12. RanaeDecember 8, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    My little eye spies lots of goodies
    I wish your shop was closer
    Thanks for sharing

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  13. The EveningstitcherDecember 8, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Gosh...my heart is beating a thousand beats per minute!! Love your shop! Mr. and Mrs. Claus are so sweet! Now you can put your feet up and enjoy the season!

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  14. Nancy BauerDecember 8, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    It was wonderful Lori! I treasure the goodies I picked up. I love the pics of Santa and the donkeys, despite Daisy sticking her tongue out!! You should have taken after pics cause I am sure the shelves were pretty empty, they were getting there when I left at noon! Rest up and enjoy the bit of white out there! Xo

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  15. GlendaDecember 8, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Your shop is absolutely beautiful . I have just looked and looked at the pictures.

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  16. Nan ~ Threadwork PrimitivesDecember 8, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    The shop looks amazing. I just love those pattern racks Peter made for you.....
    Wish I could have been there to enjoy it all and give your sweet donkeys a kiss on the nose. One day:)
    Hugs, Nan

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  17. LindaDecember 8, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Lori, your shop looks so wonderful, would love to visit you one day. Great pictures, and you look so pretty!.

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  18. JudyDecember 8, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Your shop is lovely. If I ever get to your area, it will be on my list of places to go! The pictures are great. Mr and Mrs Claus are a treasure.

    Judy Heartland stitcher

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  19. kelleyDecember 8, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    What a treasure your shop is Lori...filled with your and Peter's hand work...your delightful spirit...thanks for sharing the gorgeous photos...

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  20. JacquelineDecember 8, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Your shop and animals are beautiful. Not to mention Mr & Mrs Claus.

    Thanks for sharing with us that live too far away.

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  21. Raymond HomesteadDecember 8, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing! It would have been great fun to have been there!

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  22. primitivebettysDecember 8, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    It looks fabulous!!! Merry Christmas!!!

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  23. Margs Primitive QuiltsDecember 8, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Beautiful Pictures !! Wish I could have been there, sure looked like a lot of fun, especially with Mr. & Mrs Claus :) Your shop always looks so inviting. Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas ... May all your dreams come true!
    Marg

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  24. NMKDecember 8, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Great pictures, so many neat treasures I see !!!!! Someday I would LOve to see your shop in person !!!!Looks so cozy & filled with beautiful hand made things !!! Thank you for the tour ! you had good weather too !!!

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  25. HeatherDecember 8, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    What an amazing shop you have!!! Just a treasure trove! And Santa and Mrs Claus? Too fun!

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  26. BittersweetfolkartDecember 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Everything looked lovely ~Hope you all had a fun day ~ xx

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  27. UnknownDecember 8, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    It looks like so much fun...wish I lived closer! So many delightful prims in your oh so Christmassy shop! :-)

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  28. annieDecember 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    amazing shop, I love the photos!
    it looks different from every angle, so interesting.
    Sant, Mrs. and friends add the perfect finish! You are blessed!

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  29. DebraDecember 8, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Lori, some day I really hope to visit your shop. I could really have a lot of retail fun/therapy! At present, I am trying to have a handmade Christmas insofar as I am able. As always, thanks for the inspiration.

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  30. village folk artDecember 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Lori, this posting with pictures and all the goings on with Pinocchio and Daisy too really inspired for me a Feeling of Christmas. It is all so loving & beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Peace & Joy to all,
    Barb

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  31. OldeThreadsDecember 8, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Beautiful pictures Lori, everything looks so wonderful, and so glad you had a great turn out.....wish you were closer....longing for Sept.!

    ~Susan~

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  32. Primitives By The Light of The MoonDecember 8, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Lori,
    Your shop is absolutely AMAZING!!!! I would love to visit there and shop all those goodies.
    Congratulations on such a Beautiful OPEN HOUSE!!!!
    Merry Christmas,
    Ginger

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  33. FayeDecember 8, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    I have GOT to get up to see you!!!!! This all looks amazing.... Great job Lori~

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  34. JubamaDecember 9, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    very beautiful shop !!!
    Merry christmas

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  35. AnonymousDecember 9, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    This shop is a dream.....THE dream !!
    Wonderful....

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  36. SusanDecember 9, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    LOVED the Claus pictures!, Your shop looks so inviting. Wish I lived closer.

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  37. Dogwood Farm December 9, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Oh my goodness Lori, your shop is like walking through a wonderland of beautiful things to create, smell, enjoy.......
    So sweet to see Mr. & Mrs. Claus giving lovies to Pinocchio and Daisy.
    Wish I could have been there!
    Enjoy the season!
    xox

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  38. UnknownDecember 9, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    This is the paradise!!!

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  39. LaurenDecember 10, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    I wish I could magically walk into those pictures! Your shop looks amazing! Merry Christmas, Lori!

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