Welcome to A Primitive Place!

"Where Prim Friends Gather"

Step into a world where history, heart, and home come together. A Primitive Place Magazine is a 104-page quarterly publication dedicated to celebrating the warmth and simplicity of primitive, colonial, country, and early American decorating. Since 2010, we’ve opened the doors to hundreds of homes across the country—each one uniquely styled by its homeowner and never staged. From 1700s saltboxes to modern homes with early influence, every issue showcases how antiques can be beautifully and authentically incorporated into any space, regardless of age or architecture.

Carefully curated and thoughtfully written, each issue offers more than inspiration—it offers education. You'll find in-depth articles about early antiques, their history, and how to seamlessly blend them into your own home. We also include DIY craft projects, quick and easy recipes, artisan features, antiques sold at auction, and a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and tradition. Every page is brought to life through rich storytelling and high-quality photography, printed on premium stock paper designed to be kept, collected, and revisited for years to come.

We’re also proud to publish special editions throughout the year, offering even more content focused on specific themes like Civil War relics, Americana decor, gardening, and a primitive Christmas. While digital copies are available, we remain proudly committed to print. There’s nothing quite like holding a magazine in your hands and being transported to a simpler time—one where items were built to last and every object told a story. Discover why readers call A Primitive Place the best primitive, colonial, and country magazine on the market—with each issue only getting better than the last!

We’re honored to share a rare opportunity—A Primitive Place has acquired the lifelong antique estate of Joe and Edna Jiovenetta of Covington, Georgia. Edna was a devoted collector with a deep love for early primitives, especially those in original blue paint. Her thoughtfully curated estate includes Shaker pieces, antique quilts and coverlets, early American lighting, handcrafted folk art, horse collectibles, and more! Select items will be available online and at upcoming shows, with larger furniture pieces debuting in person. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to bring home some of the finest and most authentic early pieces we’ve come across. ***CHECK BACK OFTEN as we will be adding LOTS MORE!!! We will have hundreds of items which will include early antique furniture. 

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Start a new subscription starting with the Spring 2026 issue or continue your current subscription. It will automatically resume where it left off, unless otherwise noted. A Primitive Place magazine is available directly through us or in select antique shops.

The Spring 2026 Issue will be Released on February 27th!

On the cover of our Spring 2026 issue is the home of Hannah Speaks of Surgoinsville, Tennessee.

"The Grit is in the Details: Where dirt, patriotic roots, and early American values meet.” Nestled on a parcel of land that has belonged to her family for generations, the log home of Hannah Speaks is filled with the primitive antiques collected since she was 26 years old. These pieces echo the grit and strength of the people who shaped her and the early American values she now strives to pass on to her children.

Inside this issue, you’ll find four additional home tours that dive into antique collections and the stories behind them, including the homes of:

Cory and Stephenee David of Mickleton, New Jersey

Melvin and Delores (Dee) Collier of Yuma, Virginia

Jean Salisbury-Elden & Ray Baker of Upstate New York

Barbara Taylor of San Tan Valley, Arizona

New to this issue, we introduce Collector’s Corner, a dedicated section within each home feature. In this section, we focus on one corner of the home, examining each object within it—where it came from, how it was used, and the story behind acquiring it. It offers a closer look at the layers that make a collection meaningful.

Standout features include:

White Man’s Flies and the History of the Bee Box: An exploration of early American beekeeping that traces how honeybees signaled colonial expansion, how bee hunters followed a “beeline” to feral hives, and why surviving bee boxes, with fragile hand-blown glass panes, are rare witnesses to early rural life.

A Picker’s Heart: Hayley Walsh’s Journey into Early American Antiques This feature spotlights 33-year-old Hayley Walsh and emphasizes her collector’s discipline: studying construction details (like square-forged nails), oxidation and wear, and layered original paint—using knowledge and trusted sources to avoid paying antique prices for reproductions.

How to Build a Primitive Twig Garden Fence – A how-to guide inspired by early rural fencing methods using natural materials.

Antiques Sold at Auction: What Did It Sell For? – Featuring notable examples such as a Rose of Sharon appliqué quilt, a distinctive dry sink with an “x” base, a moss green checkerboard, and a produce sorting table.

The Spring 2026 issue will be released on January 23rd. Subscribe or renew by Wednesday, January 8th, to be included on our main mailing list. A second and third mailing list will ship at a later date.

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Now Introducing our Next Special Edition: Four Seasons of Outdoor Decorating

This issue will be released on February 5th. It is available as a single copy or as the first issue in our 2026 Special Edition Bundle Pack. Order your copy by January 16th to get on the main mailing list. A second and third mailing list will ship at a later date.

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