I used to carry primitive pieces in my shop, not so much these days. Many years ago I purchased these two folk art friends from an artist in Oregon.
Here is the story the artist who crafted these shared with me...
Here is the story the artist who crafted these shared with me...
This is Miss Polly. She is a tiny little thing and lives in the deep South in an old white country house built in the late 1800's. She still prefers candle light and the old water pump out back. Her 2 acre garden keeps her busy and she tends to it all by herself! Well, she does have some help from her friend from down the road ...they like to help each other every chance they get. Miss Polly is good ole' simple folk and known for cookin' up a scrumptious mess of Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Of course she is known for many other great goodies, like pumpkin pie made from fresh garden pumpkins, but she is especially proud of her turkey with all the fixin's that come fresh from her garden. Thanksgiving is right around the corner so she is wearing her festive hand stitched turkey apron!
She's just picked a pumpkin from the garden. Bet she'll be a bakin' any time now. Mmmm, pumpkin pie!
Now this sweet lady is Miss Polly's bestest friend. Her name is Keziah Eulallia.
Keziah Eulallia lives down the road a spell from Miss Polly and they are of kindred spirit. She lives in her own old country home and is known for her amazing fried chicken! Don't look too closely at her "doo". She's a bit of a mess cause chicken is for supper and she just got done from a catchin' one that didn't want to be caught! She has a garden too and she and Miss Polly help each other every chance they get. They share crops from the garden, milk from the goats, fresh baked pie and stories. They are sweet, sweet friends! Yep, every chance they get you'll find them together on one or the other's front porch just sittin' for a spell. They'll be a rock'n, sippin' tea and reminiscing 'bout days gone by....
These flowers are in an old grain scoop...
Ellie-Mae just had to say hi to you so she popped in for the last picture. She's so happy you stopped by so we could introduce you to Miss Polly and Keziah Eulallia. Actually, she is extremely happy as today is her BIRTHDAY and she got a new toy. Ellie-Mae is one year old today!
Love your sweet comments, sure am a hopin' you'll be leavin' one!
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Too cute! I love that candle holder and your cabinet.
ReplyDeleteI love them! Your friend is very talented to have made them. Your display looks so pretty. I've never noticed that piece of furniture in your previous posts. It is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Pam
Hi Cindy...
ReplyDeleteMy friend, your little "country folk" are just precious! I really enjoyed reading their stories...thank you for sharing them with us! Too cute! They just look so at home in your pretty autumn vignette! Ohhh...and I love, love, LOVE your country cupboard! It's AWESOME! I'm not sure what you call this type of a cabinet? Anyway...it really is beautiful!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari
Oh these two are the sweetest! I love the look and the stories those two share! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
How cute are they? The cabinet looks fabulous, too!
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable displays. I really like primitive style too. It is so warm and charming to me.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I had to laugh when I read your stories about your two country friends. I've never thought of having a 'story' behind their existence but can you imagine the look on the faces of little children when the stories are shared? I love it! And how did you come up with the name of the second country friend?!?
ReplyDeleteOh, and your cabinet is to die for...I'm in love! :)
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ReplyDeleteYour cabinet and display are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI used to be into primitive decor but my tastes have changed over the years, I still think it is so warm and cozy though.
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Michele
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteYour Country Folk are adorable! I love them, are they from the ozarks of Arkansas by any chance? Just wonderin';)
That sideboard is so pretty! I would love to see more of that room.
Hugs, Cindy
Cindy, I love your little dolls. They make a great vignette and your story is great. All of your fall touches look so pretty around the kitchen. I love all the cabinets and the way you have them displayed. Great fall post.
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Loving that cupboard stacked on that old possum belly Hooiser base!!! I have two sets of glass doors like those waiting to be trasformed into a bookcase or china hutch! Love!
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The country folk are just adorable, & the display is perfect! I love little bits of primitive tucked in my decor -- so warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteAlso enjoying the Home-A-Rama. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pics!
:) CAS
Your country folks are so cute! Love the little story too! Your little vingette is so pretty. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteBlessings My Friend,
Cindy, I really enjoy primitives and have a view wood primitive benches here at the house. Enjoyed you showing us these. hugs♥O
ReplyDeleteHow darling those "gals" are. Love your story too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful background for these two sweet hardworking ladies! thanks for sharing the inspiration at VIF! xo
ReplyDeleteYour folk friends are wonderful. They go so nicely in your vignette.
ReplyDeleteI have three similar that were my dad's.
Have a great weekend.
Michele
Cute post! Love the commentary! And the country pair are so unique! :)
ReplyDeleteFun dolls, and I like your fall vignette.
ReplyDeleteWonderful works of art...and a great story to go along with them. Thank you for sharing your sharming vignette...love the hutch! Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteLove this~ that hutch is darling too!! Thanks for sharing at FNF!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry