A Beautiful Autumn

 A willow chair with some morning glories soaking up the sun.  I have been quite busy with draperies & blinds, and have not been in the store as much as I would like.  Finally getting a little caught up.  Lots of new bottles in stock--I bought a large supply of old barber shop bottles, blue canning jars, and also a large quantity of cobalt, brown, and green bottles.  Lots of other small items in stock too.  Stop in!

Furniture For Sale

 Recently purchased a quantity of antique and household furniture pieces from several locations.  A unique tall oak writing desk, a retro buffet, chests of drawers, and dining room tables and chairs.  I will be cleaning and displaying it, but call anytime if interested. 

Joe Allen Store Livingston WI

Joe Allen Store Livingston Wis.

The Allen Store was a part of the Livingston community for over 100 years.  This is a painting I recently finished--I sketched it more than 6 or seven years ago.  Then, because of carpal tunnel problems with my hands I quit painting.  I wanted to try painting again, but just never got around to doing it.  About 6 months ago I pulled out my paints and brushes and tried again.  (I posted a 'happy mountain scene' earlier) After a few mountain scenes, then Muggs Biddick's Station in Livingston, I pulled out the sketch of Joe Allen's Store.  I've always felt my 'art' is limited by my ability, but is still simply my interpretation of a point and place in time--perhaps trying to capture a bit of history.  So, there is some satisfaction being able to do something that couldn't be done a few years ago--and just moving forward trying to accomplish something that one enjoys.  I guess that's what each day is about...... 

Tell City 52" China cabinet $395

We have a new look outside with landscaping completed including a new rock wall on both sides of the building, enlarged parking area, and a new storage shed for mattress inventory.  It will relieve the crowding in side the building.  Several new furniture items include 2 Tell City solid maple china cabinets and a Tell City solid maple table with 6 chairs. 

New Security Force

We have a new security measure at The Rustic Shop--Spike and Ripper!!  Look pretty threatening, huh?  Also, shown--a couple of side chairs constructed this summer.  Lots of new interesting things in the shop--some created, some antique finds--so stop in any time. 

New Corsicana Mattresses Available

 We now have Corsicana Bedding available in twin, full, and  queen size--in 3 qualities.  Prices start at $149 for a twin size set to $359 for a queen size plush--2 sided mattress and box spring.  We have bedframes available also. 

We are still sorting and bringing in items from the recent households we purchased.  Lots of new things including furniture, toys, housewares, books, fishing tackle, and more. 

Antique/Household Sale May 24-26

We recently purchased the balance of 2 households--the picture shows it best--ie it's hard to show everything.  Included are sofas, chairs, end tables, lamps, table & chair sets, bedroom sets, full & queen bedding, bookshelves, and lots of household and collectible.  Pots and pans, dishes, fancy glassware, crocks, stoneware bowls, and more.  Sale is Thursday May 24 and Friday May 25 from 10 to 5, and Saturday May 26 from 10 to 4.