One of life’s mysteries…why do the owners of the first picture, the carefree-lifestyle home, have the meticulously manicured home across the street, the second picture, for their view and vice-versa?
Walking around a small town while I was waiting for the brakes to be replaced is entertaining. Each house tells a story. All of the houses call out “I’m loved.” or “I’m someone’s home.”
This last picture is my tiny, tiny backyard on the alley in Richmond. End of summer, and I am sorry to see it go by so quickly. I’m making a Halloween cat for the shop front door tonight which is fitting since it is thundering and lightening here. It is supposed to clear tomorrow just long enough for me to go get apples from Hap’s Orchard.
I have so many interesting pieces in the shop now. Walnut, beadboard and oak kitchen cupboards from the turn of the century, a pie safe with pierced tin from Ohio, a tin-faced pine preserve cabinet and all sort of cozy home pieces.
Happy Autumn!
Ginene
Fox and Finch Antiques in Richmond, Illinois 
That is a charming neighbourhood and it has the perfect mix of mysteries. I am sure Enid Blyton could have spun an entire series with all those elements.
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Uma, I feel quite downcast that I have never heard of Enid Blyton until now. Think of what I missed as a child! I’m going to find out who she is right this minute.
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Lovely portrait, Ginene
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Ginene, first off, you are stunning! My goodness, you present strength and beauty as one!
{sigh} the first quandary I surely can’t explain, but lovely neighborhood shots thereafter…I love how the one owner turned the tree stump into a clever gnome neighborhood. And I love the sheer randomness of how sunflowers will flourish!
Your inventory sounds wonderful. We have consciously quit selling furniture….for various reasons.
Always good to hear from you. Happy Fall.
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Rita, thank you for the lovely compliment! The vintage and the antique market has changed, yet again, perhaps because of the real estate market.
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Yes, I wish every day that I lived across the street from ME.
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That is one of the funniest comments I’ve ever received. Thank you for the laugh.
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Hi Ginene, what great pictures of the unique little town of Richmond. My sister and I enjoyed the time spent with you when we visited your lovely shop a couple of years ago.
I really enjoy your posts about Fox and Finch!!
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Hi Carol, so nice to hear from you again! But, that isn’t Richmond, but close by Richmond. I’d like to have a house in that town. I love the self-expression there. I saw one house that had a sign near-the door that read: “Go Away.”
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Oh Ginene with the exception of the first image this looks like such a charming neighborhood. I adore the Victorian gabled home.
The picture of you in your header is just gorgeous!
I hope you are enjoying a lovely October.
Happy Tuesday,
Laura
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Thank you, Laura. If only I could figure out how to make that picture smaller. I want that Victorian gabled home with the huge field behind it so, so badly.
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Ha, I just saw you had visited me and then spied this post in my inbox. Great timing!
Such a gorgeous pic of you at the top! I should so love to visit your shop! Some of the houses are so quirky and the gardens and trees are beautiful. I’ve never quite understood the American thing for flag hanging, but apart from that it is a most delightful looking town! And your little garden looks about the same size as mine – which is still waiting it’s post winter clean up and you have just inspired me :-)
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You are very photogenic, Ginene! Two images struck my fancy. That winding walkway under the trellis….where is it leading the walker? A mystery! …And I agree with you, I’d very gladly take that Victorian home with the large back field. It i still warm here, but before you know it the cold will seep in. Happy Fall!
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