Friday, May 15, 2009

White Flower Farmhouse

On the eastern end of Long Island you have the north fork and the south fork. The south fork is known for The Hamptons. The north fork is known as wine country. Acres and acres of vineyards. Farms where you can pick any fruit or vegetable you can imagine or just buy them at one of the hundreds of farm stands. In between are some of the most beautiful and quaint old farmhouses and antique shops. Or you can go the very end to Montauk and see the Montauk Lighthouse. Every Christmas we take a ride out to the north fork and cut down our own tree. This year, by accident, we came across one of my now favorite antique shops. The White Flower Farmhouse. It's out in one of the cutest little towns called Peconic. Since Christmas I've been dieing to go back and as a Mother's Day treat to myself, I took a ride out with my boys.At Christmas I bought some candles that have now become some of my favorites. I love how simple they are...in just plain old clear glasses. The white "lavender" I bought from their Etsy shop. I love it in my bathroom!

Another one of my favorites is mercury glass. I picked up the beautiful tall one and the little round one second in from the right.


Of course my all time favorite collectible...Ironstone! Last time when I was there I bought a few pieces. When I walk into a shop with ironstone I just know we are on the same page!



And a girl can never have enough flower frogs! What is it about these pointy things, that poke you (and it hurts!) if you are not careful and would probably break a toe if you dropped one, that we love so much?????
As I was downloading my pictures tonight I cracked up when I noticed that my son must have been snapping away as I was looking around. Sneaky boy!



25 comments:

white flower farmhouse said...

Jennifer, your blog and your home decor are beautiful. We are happy that you came out to see us for Mothers Day. Thank you, Lori

The Old Parsonage said...

You and I are two peas in a pod - I loved everything that you posted tonight!

Enjoy your weekend!

Winchester Manor said...

You're bringing back such memories to me...I lived on Eastern Long Island for 4 years (close to the Hamptons) and made several trips out to the North Fork, my what lovely shops they had. Don't think I ever made it to The White Flower Farmhouse but you certainly found some lovely treasures there. I agree with you on the flower frogs, love them too!

Have a Great Weekend!

Unknown said...

Jennifer, I am so happy to have found your blog, we have so much in common. I just stumbled upon White Flower Farmhouse last week myself and LOVED everything. I did a little blurb on my blog as well.
I love it out there, I would move in a heart beat if I could.
Have a good one.

Winchester Manor said...

Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for visiting my blog, I love the buckles too, although I wouldn't mind falling into that bed! I lived in Sayville and then Manorville before returning back to California. Manorville is beautiful, but a little too "sleepy" for my liking. Hope you're having a great weekend!

Unknown said...

I am fortunate enough to live out here on the Northfork. And I have gone to many of the wonderful antique shops. I will have to head out to that shop if I haven't already. I'm not sure if I have been to this one yet. I'll let you know.

joyh82 said...

I love the smell of lavendar too ;)
What a pretty platter. Did you buy it there?

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Love your finds and your blog is so serene. I'm with you, can't get enough flower frogs or old sprinklers. Happened upon your blog, so glad I found it.
~Tracie

Little Pink Studio said...

Gorgeous photos! I love the simple white candles, and the mercury glass. Beautiful.
Cerri xo

Cindy said...

Looks like an amazing little shop! And yep, you have listed some of my favorite things indeed! :D

-c
yapping cat

Elyse said...

hi jennifer,

the shop looks amazing! lori at my faerie window introduced me to flower frogs and i now have a wonderful green one very similar to one of yours. your collections are great! looks like a perfect mother's day.

xo

Ele at abitofpinkheaven said...

You have pretty mercury glass and the ironstone platter is great! Thanks for the tip on whtie flower design blog.

Kasey said...

beautiful pics.

cammy said...

I love all of your goodies. I collect Ironstone too and I love your mercury glass collection.

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Your mercury glass is yummy. I don't have a single piece yet, but I'm sure on the lookout!

Blessings,
Spencer

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

Those sound like items I would have been eyeing there too!

Anonymous said...

Hey chickadee!
I just love flower frogs but can never find any!!! I think me and you share the same love for mercury glass! I am always on the look out for it! Come by and visit me sometime! big mermaid hugs

toodles-
sarah

Christy Lee said...

I really enjoyed my visit to your blog! Your things are absolutely beautiful! Take care!

Christy Lee
*~Petals and Pine~*

Quoizel said...

I love all your little finds.

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

Hi Jennifer...
Love your blog....this shop looks wonderful....I have a huge collection of flower frogs...did a post on some a while back.....it seems we really love the same stuff! Take care! Laura

Jeanne Oliver said...

Your description makes me want to hop on a plane and head on over!

Brenda Pruitt said...

Such pretty treasures! I came over from Cottage. So nice to meet ya!
Brenda

Heather said...

Oooh, uh oh...now I really want to go shopping ;)

Ruby Grace's said...

New to your blog...Amazing! I particularly love the Ironstone and Mercury glass. Great Stuff.

diving Boracay said...

What a very great shop. Love all the stuffs. Cool!!!