Roses and Rustics; a unique blog of art and antiques

April 20 2012

Clocks & Frames

New in today. Industrial style clocks and vintage style license plate frames. Love them……

Here she is, and she looks the part. A star is born with her star-like sunglasses and all. Lilly, the newly crowned Little Miss Buttercup of 2012.All “The Buttercups” won our hearts.General and Mrs. Grant paid a visit.A couple of friends from just down the road, Herbert and Agnes came by.The esteemed judges.Buttercup “The Cow” was in attendance as usual.

THE BUTTERCUP FESTIVAL – SAT APRIL 14TH FROM 10 to 4pm

Preparations are underway. All of Nolensville Historic District will be showing off for “The Buttercup Festival”. Shops will be having specials, and food will be in great supply. Including Fried Snickers, Fried Oreos, Bar-B-Que, Burgers, Ice-Cream, you name it. Lots of venders will be selling their wares.

You can be your own professional photographer. Nolensville Photography will have a set up next to Roses and Rustics. Don’t forget your camera.

Civil War Reenactors will be at the Nolensville First United Methodist Church, The Elite Dancers will perform at 12noon, “Little Miss Buttercup” will be crowned at 1pm behind the B&B,with music thru-out the day. The Historic Society is bringing in “Buttercup” the cow, along with old fashioned games, and more. Not to mention pony-rides, and a petting zoo.

Parking with shuttle service will be at The Rec Center, Nolensville Ball Park (off Rocky Fork) starting at 10am, and at the Town Hall starting at 12noon. In town parking is at Nolensville First United Methodist Church, and Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

TWO YEARS, THIS MONTH

This is how R&R looked two years ago.Today we have a lot more holes in the walls, and a lot more stuff.

March

This is the stagecoach that used to run thru Nolensville in days gone by. A few parts of Nolensville haven’t changed, like my store which used to be a grocery. According to the Joe Horton Studio lunch would be a whopping 25cents at the time. Thank you to Yvonne at the studio for supplying R&R with their wonderful old photos of the Nashville area. Thank you Jackie Stanley for whipping up the best mercantile sign around. We have in the cutest notecards, and of course they are brand spankin new, but at the same time the old time vibe.Nieves bath salts and handmade washclothsJ.R. Watkins products.Award winning jam.West Third Brand candles.Grandpa’s shea butter soap.Pretty tops from Paris Rags.Cute tops from Cecico.Numerous old papers, receipts, etc have been matted with hooks on the back. So, can go straight on your walls as is, or easily framed to your liking.

Hope to see you in the store soon. And keep in mind The Buttercup Festival is coming up April 14th. 10-4pm Lots of venders, food, and store discounts.

MERCANTILE

Roses and Rustics is off to a good start with new mercantile items now in. David Arms posters, notecards, and bookmarks.Jenni Bowlin scrapbooking supplies.West Third Brand Candles, and Tonic Perfume Sprays.Joe Horton Studio Collection of Nashville Photographs.Nieves Organic Facial Products.Hackaday Handmade Brooms, made here in Tennessee.Handpainted Photo-Booth sign by Jackie Stanley.Many J.R. Watkins products.Handmade Dress Form from Stephanie.

Award Winning (#1 Ohio St Fair), Carrot Cake Jam from Ohio, Rosebud Salves, J.R. Liggett’s Old Fashioned Shampoo Bars, Lace Jewelry, Izola products, (shower curtains, soaps, flasks, soap dishes, laundry bags, handmade washcloths). LOOK FOR OUR NEW CLOTHING RACK COMING IN SOON…..

VALENTINES DAY on it’s way…

JPC came in today and added his VALENTINE touches to the store. Now we are looking the part. Come on in and purchase some of his personal take on valentine nostalgia. Hope to see you soon.

OPEN TIL 8 ON THE 8TH

TONIGHTS THE NIGHT

OPEN TIL 8 ON THE 8TH

Nolensville Historic District Shops will be open this evening til 8pm, offering all kinds of deals and food too. ROSES AND RUSTICS is celebrating with discounts across the board. ALL FURNITURE WILL BE 20% OFF AND EVERYTHING ELSE 10% OFF. During this 5-8pm sale.

We will be open beforehand 10am-5pm also.

Hope to see you there.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE (Fri, Sat Nov.25th &26th)

Shop the village. Roses and Rustics will be having discounts. New jewelry in for your xmas gifts, and stocking stuffers, Owl ornaments and Santas from Jason Parker Counce to add to the festivities. Christmas cards are going out the door.Unique jewelry pieces from Kim Hanauer and Kari Beth.Handmade flannel pillowcases from Stephanie.

Have a great Thanksgiving….

Nolensville Veterans Parade

Nolensville put on a great parade to THANK all Veterans for their service. Parade watchers/fun shoppers Bee & Allegra were part of the celebration.Thank you Matthew for passing out flags to parade onlookers. And your Mom Shea for sharing her great pictures of the action.