I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future.
The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.
I will not shut out the lessons that they teach!
~ Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Country Folks Christmas Wonderland!! Part 1
Do you have a favorite shop or store that you like to go to every year to get your Christmas Inspiration????
Well, Country Folks in Nescopeck, Pa. is where I LOVE to go to get me in the mood for Christmas Decorating! Click HERE to visit their Web Site!
Today I went with my dear friend Ann Marie and it was like we walked into Christmas Heaven!
We spent 2 hours there and what a fantastic time we had. I took 129 pictures!!! Can you believe it??
That is why this is going to be Part 1 of your tour of Country Folks!
Country Folks is a 3 story Barn that has been converted into a magnificent home Decor Store. It is located on a Family Farm.
The old Farm house has been converted into a Display House that is completely furnished and decorated for every Holiday and Season!
Our tour today will be of the first floor.
When we walked in the door we were greeted by this lovely Nativity Scene.
And isn't this adorable???
Country Folk sells furniture, curtains, lamps and rugs so the entire store is set up and decorated in vignettes.
What a great idea placing the snowmen in those large jars!!
This was the first tree that greeted us!
And the second one!
Don't you just love this idea??? The "candy" is a garland!!
Another wonderful cupboard display!
I love those trees on the left side. I think one or two would look great in my kitchen!
They carry Byer's Choice Carolers and accessories and boost one of the largest selections in our area.
And Boyd's Bears....
I adore this sweet vignette!!
Love the Boyd's Bear tree!!
The sign "Believe " is another one of my favorites!
More Byer's Choice!
These Ginger Bread Houses are to Die for!!
A wide range of Polish Pottery is also available...
And the table is all set...
This is in the Vera Bradley Room. A Beautiful Stone Fireplace!
A North Woods Themed tree....
This is a table cloth that was draped over the railing going up the stairs to the second floor.
Gorgeous!
For Part 2, which features photos of the Second Floor with more great decorating ideas and lots of Glitz and Glam, Please Click HERE
To see photos of Country Folk taken at Christmas 2009, please click HERE
You are listening to Trans Siberian Orchestra which one of my Christmas Traditions is to see them in concert which will be this Sunday, November 14th!! I can't wait!
Please turn off the music on my playlist if you are going to view the video!
I am linking up to these great parties:
Table Top TuesdayRednesdayTablescape ThursdayDeck the Halls FridayShow and Tell FridaySeasonal SundaysBlue Monday
Please take some time to visit the gracious hostesses of these parties and all those who play along!!
Thanks for stopping by today and everyday that you take the time to visit me!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Oh, Debbie. What a treat to see that great store. I can feel the snow start to fall, even though I'm in Southern California. Sure wish I could be there in person. Thanks for all the great pictures. And thanks for stopping by my new blog.
Wow, my head would be spinning with all that lovliness around me! Beautiful decorations, so nicely displayed. If I had to work outside the home, I would love to work there! ;) Thanks for sharing. Maureen
Oh my goodness, this is all totally unreal. So beautiful. I don't think I have ever seen so many pretty decorations. Wow. Thanks so much for the tour. Thanks also for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty
SIGH..I'm coming back when I have more time to click on each picture and stare and get more ideas...I will be sharing soon my decorations..All trees are up girl, and only one left to finish decorating..you would be so proud of me..lol. Shared at our meeting about your fundraiser that you guys held at your parish and the decorated tables..I need to talk to you more about what is involved, the price to attend (or free will offering?)..on and on...lol All that jazz..We are thinking of doing one like your's in the spring...so I told them I would connect with you to get more details. Love ya and see you later,,lol so I can leisurely look at this post in more detail
Hi Debbie, Oh I love your Christmas blog and the tour part one is fabulous. What an inspiration for me as I am just about to go off to the studio for a Christmas painting day. I love all your pics. I could spend hours taking in each and every detail. Love the cobalt blue table with the polish pottery. Oh that dining table would be perfect in my cottage!! I can see you had a wonderful time. Wish I was there. Thank you for sharing this beautiful Christmas inspiration. I have to go back and view it all again. I am a happy follower now too!
What a fun place to visit, Debbie. I could have spent all day there looking at the beautiful carolers and various vignettes. Thanks for the tour....Christine
My sister would think she had died and gone to heaven for sure to visit a place like this. She is really big on Christmas. In fact, she laves her snowmen collection out all year. This is another one of your great holiiday features.
Hi Debbie ~ I CAN see why you took so many photos ... Country Folks is an unbelievable place to visit and looks like a true delight! Just your photos & your music is getting me into the spirit of the season! Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with us and I can't wait to see the rest of your pictures! ~Hugs~
Wow! A whole blog dedicated to Christmas! I've been saying I couldn't think of Christmas yet but I think you've officially got me in the mood. I can see why you spent all those hours in that store. Lovely!
I cannot pick a favorite picture, but your post certainly will put lots of us into the CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. My favorite place to visit is Nell Hills in Atchison, KS to find the most inspiring pieces. I'm getting my stuff all out in the next week. Love all the pics. Ann
Hi Debbie :) What an incredible place! My goodness, there is soooo much for the eye to take in, that it's going to take a few minutes on each photo to see it all :)
With all the xmas stockings that I have been making it's really getting me in the mood to decorate for Christmas; but, I don't do that until the day after Thanksgiving. I have so much fun putting my 2 trees up and getting out all the pretty decorations...I have a pink tabletop tree that goes in our Living Room, and a regular size tree that I put in the Dining Room.
Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week and upcoming weekend!
Oh, what fun to browse through that store! I would not be able to leave empty- handed! So many gorgeous displays and goodies and I love hearing the TSO in the background. Wish I could go this Sunday and see them too! What a great post, Debbie! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the show this weekend.
What a wonderful visit! Your blogs always bring a smile to my face. I love the barn where the store is located and the Christmas treasures are lovely. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful place-I can't wait to see more!
Hi lovly lady, What a Beautiful shop. I love Christmas so much, nothing is more fun putting up the Tree~~~and decrating it with family and having some hot apple cider ! I make all my Cristmas Ornaments for my tree with love of the Hoildays ~~~Thanks for sharing and enjoy this week end.
Okay, seeing the 44 days til Christmas sort of freaked me out, I'm so behind this year! I looove the shop it's fabulous, I can hardly wait to see your home all bedecked!!! I have a snow globe collection that I keep in a cupboard in our family room. It goes up on shelves around the dining room in a couple of weeks! I'll share that later! Thanks so much for sharing! (another) Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs
Holy cats! You sure do Christmas right! And have the skinny on TSO...my sister loves their version of Silver Bells...but she calls them the Siberian Huskies...oh, well... ;}
Oh wow Debbie, this place is AMAZING!!!!!! I love that you have a Christmas blog, it is my favorite season too and I had such a great visit here on your lovely blog getting in the Christmas spirit!!
What a wonderful store. Full of inspiration. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I will definitely need to settle in with a cup of coffee and browse all your wonderful posts. ~ Heidi
This is just so fabulous! It's clear across the country from me, but I so wish it was close. Thank you so much for sharing your photos. I can't wait for the next installment. CAS
Hi Debbie, oh thanks for that tour, that is a fun store. I have several places I love to go, last weekend I did that ( see my older posts and there is a slide show of one store that is awesome). I have a few other places I want to go this next weekend when I get a chance to get out. Linda
This place is kind of like the Smithsonian Institute...you can't see it all in one day! Amazing and wonderful! Thank you for being our tour guide. Cherry Kay
Oh YES, Christmas is the most beautiful time of year... I share the sentiment and those pictures are WONDERFUL... Are the gingerbread houses real or is Byers choice making those??? I LOVE THEM! Hugs to you, Donna
Howdy Happy Blue Monday to you :) Oh my goodness You have such an amazing blog ! Blessings of joy to you as you continue spreading happiness all around blogland ! Today was my first visit and I spent so much time visitng I almost forgot my manners . So I reined myself in long enough to say thank you for a very nice blog visit . I cannot wait to come back again :) Until next time Happy Trails
Oh what a great store! Love the wreaths in the window. I can't believe they managed a blue and gold Christmas tablescape. Very inspiring. I am going to have to look through this post again at all the great details. Beautiful. Thanks for adding so much to the party, it really helped to kick it off with a bang :)
I always love to hear your thoughts! However if you are a vendor and insist upon leaving a comment with a link back to a website, You have forced me to now moderate ALL comments so do NOT even try it!
The old Farm house has been converted into a Display House that is completely furnished and decorated for every Holiday and Season!
Our tour today will be of the first floor.
When we walked in the door we were greeted by this lovely Nativity Scene.
And isn't this adorable???
Country Folk sells furniture, curtains, lamps and rugs so the entire store is set up and decorated in vignettes.
What a great idea placing the snowmen in those large jars!!
This was the first tree that greeted us!
And the second one!
Don't you just love this idea??? The "candy" is a garland!!
Another wonderful cupboard display!
I love those trees on the left side. I think one or two would look great in my kitchen!
They carry Byer's Choice Carolers and accessories and boost one of the largest selections in our area.
And Boyd's Bears....
I adore this sweet vignette!!
Love the Boyd's Bear tree!!
The sign "Believe " is another one of my favorites!
More Byer's Choice!
These Ginger Bread Houses are to Die for!!
A wide range of Polish Pottery is also available...
And the table is all set...
This is in the Vera Bradley Room. A Beautiful Stone Fireplace!
A North Woods Themed tree....
This is a table cloth that was draped over the railing going up the stairs to the second floor.
Gorgeous!
For Part 2, which features photos of the Second Floor with more great decorating ideas and lots of Glitz and Glam, Please Click HERE
To see photos of Country Folk taken at Christmas 2009, please click HERE
You are listening to Trans Siberian Orchestra which one of my Christmas Traditions is to see them in concert which will be this Sunday, November 14th!! I can't wait!
Please turn off the music on my playlist if you are going to view the video!
I am linking up to these great parties:
Table Top Tuesday
Rednesday
Tablescape Thursday
Deck the Halls Friday
Show and Tell Friday
Seasonal Sundays
Blue Monday
Please take some time to visit the gracious hostesses of these parties and all those who play along!!
Thanks for stopping by today and everyday that you take the time to visit me!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Hi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteThis is breathtaking!!! Wow, I love it all!!!
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Oh, Debbie. What a treat to see that great store. I can feel the snow start to fall, even though I'm in Southern California. Sure wish I could be there in person. Thanks for all the great pictures. And thanks for stopping by my new blog.
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely. what a wonderful way to spend some time.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Wow, my head would be spinning with all that lovliness around me! Beautiful decorations, so nicely displayed. If I had to work outside the home, I would love to work there! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Maureen
Oh my goodness, this is all totally unreal. So beautiful. I don't think I have ever seen so many pretty decorations. Wow. Thanks so much for the tour. Thanks also for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOh Debbie this must have been heaven for you!!! There use to be a lot of Christmas stores, but so many have closed. This was gorgeous, thank you!
ReplyDeleteCarol
SIGH..I'm coming back when I have more time to click on each picture and stare and get more ideas...I will be sharing soon my decorations..All trees are up girl, and only one left to finish decorating..you would be so proud of me..lol. Shared at our meeting about your fundraiser that you guys held at your parish and the decorated tables..I need to talk to you more about what is involved, the price to attend (or free will offering?)..on and on...lol All that jazz..We are thinking of doing one like your's in the spring...so I told them I would connect with you to get more details. Love ya and see you later,,lol so I can leisurely look at this post in more detail
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous shop! I LOVE Christmas so much, just like you and nothing is more fun than decorating for it!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Hi Debbie,
ReplyDeleteOh I love your Christmas blog and the tour part one is fabulous. What an inspiration for me as I am just about to go off to the studio for a Christmas painting day.
I love all your pics. I could spend hours taking in each and every detail.
Love the cobalt blue table with the polish pottery. Oh that dining table would be perfect in my cottage!!
I can see you had a wonderful time. Wish I was there.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful Christmas inspiration.
I have to go back and view it all again. I am a happy follower now too!
Hugs, Celestina Marie
Beautiful and so festive, Debbie. Thanks for letting me know about this. I am going to have to back throught and take my time and look at EVERYTHING!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun place to visit, Debbie. I could have spent all day there looking at the beautiful carolers and various vignettes. Thanks for the tour....Christine
ReplyDeleteMy sister would think she had died and gone to heaven for sure to visit a place like this. She is really big on Christmas. In fact, she laves her snowmen collection out all year. This is another one of your great holiiday features.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie ~ I CAN see why you took so many photos ... Country Folks is an unbelievable place to visit and looks like a true delight! Just your photos & your music is getting me into the spirit of the season! Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with us and I can't wait to see the rest of your pictures! ~Hugs~
ReplyDeleteWow! A whole blog dedicated to Christmas! I've been saying I couldn't think of Christmas yet but I think you've officially got me in the mood. I can see why you spent all those hours in that store. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI cannot pick a favorite picture, but your post certainly will put lots of us into the CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. My favorite place to visit is Nell Hills in Atchison, KS to find the most inspiring pieces. I'm getting my stuff all out in the next week. Love all the pics.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I know how you feel about Christmas. Thanks for the great post. I just did my first room tody and posted it. Kathy
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible store that is! I would spend hours and $$$$$$$ there.
ReplyDeleteI love coming over to your blog. It is such a warm and inviting place to relax with.
Can't wait for the next set of pics.
Tons of Hugs,
Jill
Hi Debbie :) What an incredible place! My goodness, there is soooo much for the eye to take in, that it's going to take a few minutes on each photo to see it all :)
ReplyDeleteWith all the xmas stockings that I have been making it's really getting me in the mood to decorate for Christmas; but, I don't do that until the day after Thanksgiving. I have so much fun putting my 2 trees up and getting out all the pretty decorations...I have a pink tabletop tree that goes in our Living Room, and a regular size tree that I put in the Dining Room.
Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week and upcoming weekend!
Warmest hugs, Brenda
Wow...what eye candy! I could be lost in a store like that for hours! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMany blessings,
Dorothy
Oh, what fun to browse through that store! I would not be able to leave empty- handed! So many gorgeous displays and goodies and I love hearing the TSO in the background. Wish I could go this Sunday and see them too! What a great post, Debbie! Thanks for sharing and enjoy the show this weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Debbie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful visit! Your blogs always bring a smile to my face. I love the barn where the store is located and the Christmas treasures are lovely. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful place-I can't wait to see more!
Blessings,
Kim
It is all so beautiful! Everything! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMany blessings!
Ann
Oh my goodness!!!! I could spend a life time there. The outside in its self takes my breath away. How wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie!
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful store! I would want to spend all day in there. I love these kinds of places. thanks for the tour.
Hi lovly lady, What a Beautiful shop. I love Christmas so much, nothing is more fun putting up the Tree~~~and decrating it with family and having some hot apple cider ! I make all my Cristmas Ornaments for my tree with love of the Hoildays ~~~Thanks for sharing and enjoy this week end.
ReplyDeleteYou lucky! How wonderful that looks! Can't wait for the second installment.
ReplyDeleteHappy Rednesday,
Sally
What fun! You have really put me in the mood to decorate. Thanks for sharing your photos.
ReplyDeleteI was in CVS yesterday and they were actually playing Christmas music already!
ReplyDeleteYou must have an awful hard time leaving a store like that - it's gorgeous!
Oh, how beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
I love the "blue"
Leticia
Okay, seeing the 44 days til Christmas sort of freaked me out, I'm so behind this year! I looove the shop it's fabulous, I can hardly wait to see your home all bedecked!!! I have a snow globe collection that I keep in a cupboard in our family room. It goes up on shelves around the dining room in a couple of weeks! I'll share that later! Thanks so much for sharing! (another) Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie...WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW. Awesome photos. That Polish pottery made my heart beat faster. Wowsers. Susan
ReplyDeleteHoly cats! You sure do Christmas right! And have the skinny on TSO...my sister loves their version of Silver Bells...but she calls them the Siberian Huskies...oh, well... ;}
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Oh Debbie! What a fabulous shop! I would have to be dragged out of there.Gorgeous display!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Annette
Hi Debbie, Wow what a great place to spend a whole day!! Love the old barn itself, true charm, and those gingerbread houses are too cute!!
ReplyDeleteBella
Oh my! This is SO beautiful! Thanks for sharing. They would have to throw me out at closing time! I just love that tablecloth!! AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Debbie, this place is AMAZING!!!!!! I love that you have a Christmas blog, it is my favorite season too and I had such a great visit here on your lovely blog getting in the Christmas spirit!!
ReplyDeleteHugs ~
:) T
What a wonderful store. Full of inspiration. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I will definitely need to settle in with a cup of coffee and browse all your wonderful posts.
ReplyDelete~ Heidi
Wow that pottery was perfect for blue Monday ;)
ReplyDeleteLove your post and would love to visit that place someday.
This is just so fabulous! It's clear across the country from me, but I so wish it was close. Thank you so much for sharing your photos. I can't wait for the next installment.
ReplyDeleteCAS
Hi Debbie, oh thanks for that tour, that is a fun store. I have several places I love to go, last weekend I did that ( see my older posts and there is a slide show of one store that is awesome). I have a few other places I want to go this next weekend when I get a chance to get out.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Wow! What an awesome place. I wish we had something like that near us. It looks amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have you join my weekly meme, Seasonal Sundays!
- The Tablescaper
This place is kind of like the Smithsonian Institute...you can't see it all in one day! Amazing and wonderful! Thank you for being our tour guide. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteOh YES, Christmas is the most beautiful time of year... I share the sentiment and those pictures are WONDERFUL... Are the gingerbread houses real or is Byers choice making those??? I LOVE THEM!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, Donna
Beautiful photos. I love the nativity set.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
My Blue Monday.
PA does it right! I like the sprigs of Christmas green around the blue and white pottery.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Deb!
Howdy
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday to you :)
Oh my goodness You have such an amazing blog !
Blessings of joy to you as you continue spreading happiness all around blogland !
Today was my first visit and I spent so much time visitng I almost forgot my manners .
So I reined myself in long enough to say thank you for a very nice blog visit .
I cannot wait to come back again :)
Until next time
Happy Trails
Happy Blue MOnday! What a great place to go Christmas shopping. The decorations are all so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh my those are so gorgeous and pretty. Just by looking at the photos an inspiration is born. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBlue Monday
Oh what a great store! Love the wreaths in the window. I can't believe they managed a blue and gold Christmas tablescape. Very inspiring. I am going to have to look through this post again at all the great details. Beautiful. Thanks for adding so much to the party, it really helped to kick it off with a bang :)
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