| Author |
Across the Fence:  do you like PRETTIES and PRISSIES .. or ..  |
|
|
CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 2:21:31 PM
|
are you more a PRIMITIVE type gal?
i have lots and lots and lots (yes! HUNDREDS of sweet little treasures to put up for adoption soon. i think i'm going to change my guest bathroom and laundryroom from 'prissie' to primitive .. but those pretties sure do grab my heartstrings! xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
|
|
|
elphie0503
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Samantha
Gilmer
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 2:28:18 PM
|
I am a mix! I like primitive for the living room/dining/kitchen area, but in my bedroom/bath and for my girls room, I really love the pretty-prissy side of things. If it speaks to me, then I listen!
Samantha
www.elphie0503.blogspot.com
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort~~Albright
|
 |
|
|
Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 3:24:04 PM
|
I think so. Primitive seems to have a double meaning...real primitive is simple and having only the necessities but today's primitive means all accessorized up with stuff all over the place...everything just looks old is all. I think I'm primitive style but I don't like a lot of stuff sitting everywhere, too much to clean and worry about. We are very dusty around here in the summertime and I have to dust almost everyday...I can't imagine having to dust a bunch of little items like that so much. I love the look of it though...always pine over those country decorating magazines. Have fun going from priss to prim, Frannie. Redecorating is always a fun project no matter what style it is. Fresh and new.
Jami in WA
Okay, so now I have a blog. http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
|
|
|
Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 3:42:30 PM
|
I just love whatever catches my eye. Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
|
|
|
aimeeravae
True Blue Farmgirl
341 Posts
Aimee
Deer River
MN
USA
341 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 5:48:15 PM
|
I am pretty and frilly and girlie and pink. i like prims but I love love love shabby chic. i always come back to it.
Aimee
http://laplantewardklopf.blogspot.com/ Motto To Live By
"Life should NOT be a jouney to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!" |
|
|
|
SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 5:49:44 PM
|
| Primitive is my first choice. |
|
|
|
Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 6:32:34 PM
|
I think I'm more a kind of prissy girl as far as decor goes.
hard to describe..but I have very eclectic tastes..I like to mix and match things.
would sure like to see the prettties you are wanting to find new homes for though.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
visit me at:
http://gardengoose.blogspot.com/
and at www.stliving.net
you can also check out my etsy shops at:http://GardenGooseGifts.etsy.com |
|
|
|
Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 6:39:30 PM
|
prissies would be my choice. primitive is pretty but im more of a clean cut crisp kinda gal ;)
Farmgirl Sister #235
http://crshelpmeet-heartssong.blogspot.com/
Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. -- Mark Twain |
|
|
|
LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 7:03:51 PM
|
This is a good question that i have tossed around in my head for awhile now...actually I think you put in my head at your gathering. I've almost come to the conclusion that my style could be called Vintage Farm House. If it would feel right in a farm house then I like it. That includes lots of old painted pine, some chippy some just rubbed down but includes some slightly worn pottery in faded rose color and grass green, dull rubbed off gold edge on cream. Simple lines such as on red trimmed white enamal ware. Faded handwork that was once bright. However, i just bought the most amazing crazy quilt shams with very intricate yellow embroidered seams on dark silk patches AND the most amazing pink taffeta ruffles I have ever seen. It was love at first sight. I might put a picture on my blog tomorrow.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
|
|
|
|
CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
|
|
moxieblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
121 Posts
USA
121 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 07:25:03 AM
|
I tend to go for a mix of primitive and prissy. I love shabby chic with clean lines and simple, old-fashioned patterns/textures. Hubby and I both ADORE the log cabin/mountain look as well, so that has inspired most of our decor so far... log furniture and such. Recently I've gotten hooked on embroidery so now it's turning into a log cabin-y look with doilies and embroidered things to "girly" it up. :)
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Farmgirl Sister #242
http://vintage-moxie.blogspot.com |
|
|
|
Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 07:36:04 AM
|
Luna, I am with you on the farmhouse style...I call my style "ranch" because I have some western themed things and leather furniture and like a cleaner look like many of us mentioned. I don't do flowers and prissy stuff however I sure like to look at it in pictures and enjoy all styles that others invent. I guess I would like a little playhouse for each style and fix each one up different to suit my mood for the moment! There's a thought!
Jami in WA
Okay, so now I have a blog. http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
|
|
|
LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
|
|
CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 09:46:25 AM
|
luna .. i've always thought it would be grande to have a seaside house, a mountain house and a city house!
but .. lordy .. maintaining three would be a lotta' work!
i'm happy with our olde log cabins in the woods .. can rent the other places! xo
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
|
|
|
|
Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
|
|
shepherdwagen
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Susan
Winterset
Iowa
USA
41 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 11:55:39 AM
|
I hover somewhere between primitive and retro--yeah, what a combo! I like the simplicity and plainness of primitive, and yet there is something about retro that does it for me. Think KitchenAid mixer and blender, post1986 Fiestaware, a 1920's gas stove (it works!), a 1941 GE fridge, vintage black Singer sewing machines (no treadles yet), a collection of feed/seed sacks, whiskey/moonshine jugs, crocks and on.
"I've childproofed my house, but they keep getting in." |
|
|
|
CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
|
|
CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
|
|
joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 3:32:36 PM
|
I love all things vintage! Anything with a history or handmade. I love pink and pretty stuff too so it is combination..
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
http://woolieacres.net |
|
|
|
LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2008 : 7:57:49 PM
|
quote:
Originally posted by CabinCreek-Kentucky
luna .. i've always thought it would be grande to have a seaside house, a mountain house and a city house!
but .. lordy .. maintaining three would be a lotta' work!
i'm happy with our olde log cabins in the woods .. can rent the other places! xo
That's been a fantasy of mine too....I gave it up...not only too much work but I'll never afford it. I'm happy now to have my little farm house too. I wish you'd come and see it some time and give me some decoration pointers. I like your style.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
|
|
|
|
CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
|
|
CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 06:59:32 AM
|
by the way gurlfrenz .. ya'll can e-mail me with the types of things you love and collect (prissy ones) .. i've started a 'wish list' for the gurlz. (got yours miz tina!) xo
p.s. some of the things will probably go to my 'antiques booth' in greensburg too.
True Friends * Frannie
adopt a 'rag-chile'
http://sistermercysfoundlinhome.blogspot.com
treasures .. new and olde .. http://mudpiemanormercantile.blogspot.com
|
|
|
|
LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 7:58:08 PM
|
A picnic is just what i had in mind. I keep thinking about that book Outstanding in the Field. Long Farm Table next to the garden. Of course I have to MOW and MOW and MOW before anywone could walk to it. But I'm planning it in my head. Small picnics are good too.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
|
|
|
|
homemakerkate
True Blue Farmgirl
143 Posts
Kate
Ewen
Michigan
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2008 : 01:34:42 AM
|
| Nancy LOL! I like my colors to be deep. I like country reds, florals but NOT pastels. I am not very good at picking out colors, so what I started to do is take fabric that I am making either a quilt or curtains out of or better yet co-ordinating fabrics and take them to the paint store to help me find a wall color to compliment. It works! |
|
|
|
LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2008 : 03:31:58 AM
|
Susan
I know whatcha mean about the retro. I call it vintage. There is something about 1920's to 50's that just draws me. This is the time of of my grandma. I love the look of treadle sewing machines. I got one that works. I plan to use it. I also love white and red enamel kitchen ware.
When I first moved here I found a pristine white enamel kitchen table with red details and red painted ice cream chairs that I put inthe kitchen all by itself and just loved it. It now sits on my side porch surrounded by enamelware in white with red or black trip. i also love bakelite kitchen tools, old blenders like you would find in an ice creamshop and I sooo want an enamel stove with chrome and black details! After seeing MaryJanes shed porch in her new book, if I ever see one again (I've passed up many because I didn't want to go totally that route in my kitchen) I'm gonna put it on my side porch!
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
|
|
|
| |
Across the Fence: do you like PRETTIES and PRISSIES .. or .. |
|
do you like PRETTIES and PRISSIES .. or ..
