Denim In A Colonial Setting?

 Why not? 

It isn't quite as folksy as most make-dos. . .Less is more. . .Simple lines. . .bringing some farmhouse style to a traditional setting with a nod and a grin. . .

I almost dreaded covering the chair John made for me. . .It seemed like a daunting project. . .but one day while in Ste. Genevieve I finished my "chores" early and decided this would be the day. . .I have never done anything like this. . .but it was pretty simple. . .

If you like it and wish to make one yourself, there will be a DIY article in the coming Winter Issue of  COUNTRY RUSTIC MAGAZINE . . .Also a separate article on Make-Do Chairs with lots of photos. . .Watch for it this Fall. . .

Antique Mall Coming To Ste. Genevieve Soon!

Ever since the very first time John and I visited Ste. Genevieve, I have said and suggested, "This town needs an antique mall!". . .Not out of criticism. . .but only an observation there was just about everything else a visitor could want to do in an historic town. . .

HISTORY. . .ANTIQUES. . .SHOPPING. . .FOOD. . .would be the best of all worlds. . .They had three out of the four. . .

You can imagine how excited I was when I returned this summer and found it was finally going to happen. . .On top of that. . .it is only four blocks from our house! 

How much better can it get? 

Located on Market Street, literally across the railroad tracks downtown, work goes on everyday. . .The first phase is almost complete. . .and they are hoping to open sometime in July. . .

To follow the progress and for more information, go to: 

THE ANTIQUE MALL STE. GENEVIEVE