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"Where Prim Friends Gather"

Step into a world where history, heart, and home come together. A Primitive Place Magazine is a 100-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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The Fall 2025 Issue will be released on August 15th!

We’re delighted to reveal the cover of our Fall 2025 issue of A Primitive Place Magazine, featuring the beautifully styled home of Tim and Sandy McCrory of Elgin, Illinois. Although their home is newly built, their love of early American design led them to transform it from top to bottom—adding barnwood beams, handcrafted floor treatments, and a whims fireplace wall to create an interior that feels centuries old. Anchored by a David T. Smith kitchen, their space is proof that even modern houses can be filled with timeworn soul.

Inside, you’ll find five deeply personal and historically inspired home tours, each offering a distinct take on primitive, colonial, or country living:

• Tim & Sandy McCrory – Elgin, Illinois: A modern house turned primitive haven, filled with meaningful finds and handcrafted architectural touches.

• Jerel & Karen Jackson – Bismarck, Illinois: Their colonial-style home continues to evolve, now with a handcrafted tavern room inspired by historic New England inns.

• Scott & Kathie Rosenberg – Montoursville, Pennsylvania: Once a rental, their reproduction stone and log house is now a beloved forever home with a lived-in feel and historic character.

• Cheryl Donahue – East Falmouth, Massachusetts: A dear friend of Lana Testa, Cheryl’s home is a reflection of shared passions—filled with redware, crewelwork textiles, and the warmth of a fall-inspired color palette that echoes throughout each thoughtfully styled room.

• The Late David & Lana Testa – Mashpee, Massachusetts: First featured in our sold-out Fall 2011 issue, we revisit Lana’s home with new photos and memories of her artistry, warmth, and lasting legacy.

You’ll also discover standout features like:

• "Stamped in Salt-Glaze" – A spotlight on Crocker & Springer, potters keeping tradition alive after 38 years.

• "Illuminating the Past" – A rich dive into 18th- and 19th-century lighting: from rush lights to trammel sconces.

• "A Revival in Brushstrokes" – The inspiring restoration of Rufus Porter’s 1825 mural by Susan Leach.

• Seasonal inspiration on early mantels, dried apothecary goods, and antique bed forms like rope beds and settle beds.

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