New arrivals at the Michigan Farm... Baby ducks and a dog..
Mommy and babies are doing great :)
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Jackie & Andy's elderly neighbor had fallen last week and now is in assisted living..He left behind an 8 year old dog name Debro..The family couldn't take her sooooooo... guess who took her in.. Jackie said,they are looking for a new home for her..she is very gentle and loving..Meet Debro..she is pretty..
Not sure what this picture is saying here..with Bitty and Debro having their backs to each other.
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New Blog just added:
Nanbrook Farm check it out on the blog Page.. :) www.nanbrookfarm.blogspot.com
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Just recieved some photo's from Jackie & Andy's visit to his parents vacation home on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada..Talk about a beautiful place.You can enjoy your breakfast on their deck and soak up the gorgeous Manitou Lake..Jackie and Andy were married there 8 years ago..It was an absoultely beautiful wedding ..The wedding party stayed at Red Lodge across the Lake, Andy's grandparents had own the Lodge at one time..what a cute place and nice setting..I am sharing a link to Red Lodge www.manitoulin-island.com/redlodge and the link to Manitoulin Island www.manitoulin-island.com Enjoy the scenery..Below are a few pictures Jackie sent of their visit..Enjoy!!
Beautiful Rainbow over Lake Manitou
Brady enjoying some fun time with Daddy..
The little "fisherman" with Daddy
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I have some very exciting news!!!! Brenda Addison "aka" Hattie of "Hattie's Workshop"..has a new online magazine called "Down the Primitive Path" coming on August 1st..She asked me several weeks ago to be apart of her new magazine and if I would like to write and article for it..The article could be about anything I liked..Needless, to say I was so surprised but honored at the same time.. You may take a "peek" at Hattie's new magazine and see what wonderful things she will be offering very soon.. Be sure and sign up for her newsletter while you are there...I hope you will enjoy my article...I had alot fun writing it..Thank you Hattie for asking me :)
www.downtheprimitivepath.com
Just wanted to let you know..One of fellow primitive friends has a new website, Sherie makes some wonderful handmades and she owns The Keeping Room in Galion, Ohio so check it out www.picturetrail.com/thekeepingroom-galion
Jackie & Andy have added two new members to the Farm..Meet Louise she is a 13 year old Pygmy Goat...what a sweetheart..their friend was moving to Texas and wanted to find her a good home, and she has.. :)
Below is "Porter" their new little 4 day old Steer..Jackie said, they are bottle feeding him..what a cutie :)
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SALE!!! SALE!! SALE!! Click on the Sales Bin button and see all the goodies that are on sale..Let me know if I can help you in anyway..
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New pictures of Malabar Farm are now added..We hope you enjoy them :)
Summertime at Malabar Farms
I went to Malabar Farms on July 2nd to drop off copies of the Country Register..They were so happy to see Malabar featured on the cover..
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Five new websites just added Catskill Mountain Primitives-page 1 & Square Nail Primitives-page 4..Mycronynme Primitives-page 3..Southern Star Antiques-page 4..Clough Farm Antiques-page 2..click on the Primitive Friends button above..Some wonderful finds on these sites :)
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We have some exciting news!!!!
Malabar Farms is on the cover of the July/Aug Country Register..We would like to say a "Huge" Thank You to Barb (editor of the Country Register) for doing this...We love the Country Register and working with Barb on our advertising..When she mentioned to us that she wanted to put Malabar Farms on the next issue we were so excited..Now to see it in print.. We hope that with this exposure to Malabar that more people will visit this wonderful place and enjoy it's beautiful surroundings..Thanks again Barb :) www.malabarfarm.org
If you are a shop owner and have not advertised yet in the Country Register, please consider it..Barb packs alot of wonderful information in each issue..www.ohiocountryregister.com
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We have added 2 new blogs,Falling Star Primitives & The Wool Pantry..click on the Blog Page button and take a peek :)...Also a new show coming up on Oct. 16th in Troy, Ohio called "A Primitive Harvest" www.picturetrail.com/aprimitiveharvest it is also listed under our Primitive Friends Upcoming Shows
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Julie has "In The Spirit Of Friends Show" with it's own Facebook page..Check it out!!
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A few new photos from the Farm:
Our "beautiful" daughter Jackie feeding her Alpaca's..she has always had a love for animals even when she was a little girl...she has such a loving heart..
A couple of newcomer's last year to the Farm looking for a new home and they found a good one..
A few more feather friends..that have the easy life :)
The Alpaca's recieved a haircut this spring..they look so funny, but I'm sure they are alot cooler..
The 2 barn cats..Austin is on the left and he came with the Farm..the other one is one of several Andy got for the Barn..They all have been fixed so they don't have any little ones running around..
These little chicks are laying hens and they will go out to the Hen House when they get alittle bigger..
Update on "Uno" the baby squirrel.. Jackie released him earlier this month...She has seen him several times and she still leaves food out for him..
A gift to Jackie from her Dad 1959 Austin Healy he had when he was in the Air Force..Jackie had it painted last year..Our son Chuck recieved the 1965 G T O and our son Jeremy gets the 1964 Bonneville..A very generous and loving Dad..It's nice to give your children a gift and to know they truly appreciate it and will take care of it..We are so proud of our children and their families and we love them all very much..What greater gift to know that your children are happy and loved!!!
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A new baby born at the Farm..Jackie said, when they awoke on Thursday morning they saw a mother deer out their kitchen window standing down by their culvert and when they looked thru their binoculars they saw her little fawn..They were able to take these two snapshots of the little bundle..Enjoy :)
Here is another new member to the Michigan Farm....Although she will have to stay inside meet "Tweet Tweet" the cockatiel..Jackie said,Brady name her and you can just get a Peek of Brady as the bird sits on his shoulder..
Jackie sent this picture of an orphan baby squirrel who will be staying at the farm till he is old enough to be released..Meet"Uno" Update:He is now eating on his own now..
Pictures of Malabar Farm are now posted just click on their button and enjoy..:)
Below are 3 pictures of the triplets and their mother..I missed these while I was adding the others..
Curious little one
Couple of little sweethearts
Mommy of the triplets..
A play is coming to Malabar on October 8th,9th,10th,15th,16th,17th. Award Winning Playwright Mark Sebastian Jordan will present "Louie" as part of his Mansfield Trilogy, the story of Louis Bromfield, Pulitzer-prize winning novelist who turned his back on fame and returned to his roots at Malabar Farm, will come to life in the Main Barn along with Dinner and a tour of the Home..You may call Malabar Farms at 1-419-892-2784 or www.MansfieldTrilogy.com for ticket information..
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The weather Tuesday made it a perfect time to take a road trip to one of my favorite get aways.."Malabar Farms" a very relaxing few hours away to enjoy this beautiful place...I stopped in at the Vistors Center to say Hi to Sybill & Peg and catch up with them..Sybill is now a grandmother to a darling little granddaughter..she shared some photos of the new little arrival what a sweetheart..Congratulations again Sybill..you will make a great grandmother!!! After our nice visit I made my way to the Main Barn and Homestead and took alot of pictures to share with you on what the Farm looks like during the Spring...And of course with Spring comes some new little arrivals to the Farm..They are so "sweet"... I will post them on Wednesday....stop back to see these darling little newborns you will fall in love with them..
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The Alpaca's enjoying some time in the pasture....Jackie said, they are expecting some new baby pigs later this year..
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Pictures of Gathered Treasures Show are now posted..just click on the Gathered Treasures Show button..Also, Cecilia Taylor has added some pictures of our show and Settlers Fare to her picturetrail www.picturetrail.com/henhouseprimitives Thank you Cecilia that was very nice of you..Would also liked to thank Carol for taking pictures of our show also..Great job Carol..Julie will be adding more pictures to the shows blog once she is home..Just wanted to give you a "little sneak peek" into the fun everyone had..
We cannot "thank" all of our great vendors for all their hard work into putting on such a wonderful show today..We had no idea what to except and we were just thrilled!!! Nothing but positive feed back which just makes our job so much easier..To Fay of Mercantile Gathering for bringing her Primitive magazine to our show..Thank you Fay for all that you do for us..we truly do appreciate it..To the Richland County Fairgrounds and especially to Jack for all your help..Your the best!! And last but certainly not least to all the customers that came today to support us and our vendors, "thank you".. we met some very nice people today and thank you for all your kind words..We were asked many times if the show will be back next year..and the answer is "yes"..We will have pictures to post soon..Be sure and check out our blog for pictures www.blackcatprimitivesgatheredtreasures.blogspot.com If you visited our show and would like to sign our guestbook, please do..we'd love to hear from you...Julie is taking a mini rughooking retreat and will be back at her computer soon..Enjoy your retreat Julie you deserve it!!!
God Bless all of you,
Carolyn & Julie & Carol
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Bitty with her Easter Eggs
Welcome to Black Cat Primitives..We hope you enjoy your visit..Any questions:Feel free to email us at blackcatprimitives@earthlink.net We do have a store our hours: Wed-Sat 11-5, call 1-419-347-3726 for directions..
We would like to let you know that our very dear friend Carol Rinehart now has her very own button on our website.."Carol's Handmades"...
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Update for "In The Spirit Of Friends"
YEAH!!! Julie has the new Blog ready.. LOVE IT!!
Julie has been very busy getting the contracts out to all our wonderful vendors and she has even found time in her busy schedule to get the new blog ready..Whew!!! don't know how she does it :)
www.inthespiritoffriends.blogspot.com
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Black Cat Primitives Show Schedule under "Other News"..Grab your girlfriends and start planning your road trips..
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We would like to share with you a few of our friends that are having shows this year...Click on "Our Primitive Friends Upcoming Show" button and start planning your road trips..Have fun!!!
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I have added several new pictures of the Farm in Michigan under "Other News"
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If you are in the Mt. Vernon, Ohio area stop in at Farley & Moore Antique Shop 104 South Main St.. We have a booth on the 3rd floor, just asked at the desk and they will direct you..Hours: 10-5 they are opened 7 days a week..
Mercantile Gatherings Magazine
You may read more about this Wonderful Primitive magazine at their website www.mercantilegatherings.com
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Welcome to Black Cat Primitives!!
We are so happy you stopped by..My name is Carolyn and I own Black Cat Primitives with Julie (my daughter-in-law)..We hope you will enjoy your visit of our gatherings of Antiques, Primitives and Grungy Wares along with some other needfuls for your Primitive Home..
We'd also like to mention our very good friend Carol..She is always there to lend a helping hand throughout the year and especially for our Open Houses..She is truly a blessing to us and we wouldn't know what to do without her..
Julie has her own page of wonderful Rug Hooked & Applique Wares and Russian Needle Punch..Be sure to take a "Peek"....
Our Furniture and "Small Items" on the Furniture Page is available for pick up only in the Shop..You may call us at 1-419-347-3726 with any questions or comments..
For Ordering & Shipping information...Go to our Contact Page..
Enjoy your Stay,
Carolyn, Julie & Carol
