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A Primitive Place magazine is the fastest growing primitive, colonial, and country magazine on the market today. Each issue is filled with inspiration for the decorator, cook, crafter, and gardener looking to live a simpler way of life. In each issue readers of A Primitive Place you are welcomed into five perfectly decorated primitive, colonial, and country style homes. Each home tour gives readers ideas on how to decorate in their preferred style and gives them insight on the top favorite collections of these homeowners. Readers can also tour beautifully manicured primitive, country gardens showing how to bring a love of gardening and primitive decorating together. Each issue also features easy to follow recipes and crafting tutorials. A Primitive Place also welcomes readers into the mind and workshop of the gifted cabinet and pottery maker, David T. Smith. Readers can also learn more about the history of their favorite collections through a variety of informative articles. All of these winning elements combined with beautiful photographs, a professional layout, and a feeling of goodwill and camaraderie is why A Primitive Place magazine is the preferred magazine for the multitude of primitive, colonial, and country decorators in the world today.

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Special Edition: Through the Garden Gate Out Now! (This is not part of a subscription and must be ordered separately)

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Through the Garden Gate, presented by A Primitive Place, is a beautifully curated magazine dedicated to the art, history, and practicality of gardening inspired by early America. This issue is 88 pages, with minimal ads and larger photos. You will explore ideas to turn your garden shed into a timeless sanctuary. Dive into the traditions of the colonial American gardener, uncovering methods for cultivating heritage herbs, vegetables, and resilient perennials that have stood the test of time. Discover creative ways to incorporate grinding stones into your garden while diving into their history. This issue also features a rich collection of recipes highlighting the flavors of garden-fresh herbs. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a gardening aficionado, Through the Garden Gate offers a wealth of inspiration and practical advice for bringing the colonial garden to life in the modern era. This issue will be released on February 24th. You can now pre-order a physical copy or eBook at the product links below. This is NOT part of a subscription and must be ordered separately.The deadline to get on the main mailing list is January 29th. If we process your order after this date you will go on our second mailing list, which mails several weeks later.

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Spring 2025 Issue of A Primitive Place Out Now!

Step back in time with the Spring 2025 issue of A Primitive Place, where history and timeless design come alive. On the cover, we feature the well-preserved 1792 Colonial Federal of Joan Staufer in Catskill, New York. Joan’s home radiates a traditional feel with its New England-inspired palette of reds and blues, complemented by the warmth of early American antiques.

Inside, explore four additional homes steeped in history:

Steven Hall of New Bedford, Massachusetts: Rethink primitive style with Steven’s unique approach in his rental unit within an 1847 mansion, once home to Massachusetts’ first attorney general.

T.C. and Kim Waln of Longview, Texas: Their thoughtfully constructed Cape Cod-style home is a testament to historic authenticity, filled with 1600-1800s antiques.

Tom and Nancy Balfanz of Saint Cloud, Minnesota: Their reproduction Colonial saltbox is a rare sight in Minnesota, featuring historic elements like a stone wall and reclaimed barn beams.

Larry and Linda McVay of Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Larry and Linda are antique dealers with a passion for early American lighting, Scandinavian pieces, wooden business signs, and horse-themed decor.

This issue also includes fascinating articles on

• A military encampment inspired by Valley Forge.

• Tips for identifying “fakes” in the antique industry

• Collecting horse motifs, including hooked rugs, tavern signs, crocks, and rocking horses.

Discover these stories and so much more in the Spring 2025 issue of A Primitive Place! Sneak peeks for all five homes will be shared throughout the week. This issue was released on February 12th.

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