The scent of woodsmoke from the first fires of fall and the honks of geese returning from their sojourns down south fill the air at Willowbrook Farm in Malvern, Pennsylvania. "September is one of my favorite times of year here," says Meg Veno, a former elementary schoolteacher who, along with her husband, Chris, and their five children, moved to the farm 16 years ago from a Philly suburb. "We searched for five years, and when we came across Willowbrook, I could instantly see the possibilities," says Meg. "The old stone bank barn was especially appealing; I imagined using it to start a business."
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Meg's love of vintage and design comes from her parents"Dad was always loading up our Wagoneer with finds," she says and she had the idea for a pop-up sale that would offer new goods, architectural salvage, and treasures found at antiques fairs and flea markets along the East Coast.
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Following a two-year reno, Meg hosted her first barn sale in 2011 and her business, Life's Patina, took off. Willowbrook now hosts pop-up days, as well as four seasonally inspired sales a year, with the next running September 23-25 (follow along @lifes.patina). While they browse, visitors can sample food and beverages from local makers and enjoy live acoustic music. "The farm has been a great gathering spot for our family," Meg says. "We love sharing it and, with each event, we get to add another layer to its story."
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WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT WORTH?
Unusually long at 13 feet, the circa-1868 old-growth pine farmhouse table in Meg's barn was built for the Soldiers' Orphan School in what is now nearby Historic Yellow Springs. Similar pieces run between $5,000 and $12,000.
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Small Town Saturday
Los Alamos, California
Calling all antiques lovers! In the northern gateway to the Golden State's Santa Ynez Valley, remnants of the Old West now shine as repurposed spaces-many of which house a host of delightful discoveries.
Town Stats
POPULATION 1,634
NAMED FOR The Spanish word for cottonwood trees
CLAIM TO FAME The nearby hills once served as a hideout for Salomón Pico, the outlaw who inspired Zorro.
Make it Grain: Early risers head to Bob's Well Bread Bakery for a hearty pre-antiquing breakfast of perfectly flaky pastries and inventive egg dishes served up in a converted gas station.
Scour the Shelves: Junkers will want to devote an entire morning to wandering the aisles of the 28,000-square-foot Los Alamos Depot Mall, a former rail depot where the occasional movie prop may be found amongst the ephemera. Then, it's off to Sisters Gifts and Home to explore even more antiques artfully arranged in the rooms of ...
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Meg's love of vintage and design comes from her parents"Dad was always loading up our Wagoneer with finds," she says and she had the idea for a pop-up sale that would offer new goods, architectural salvage, and treasures found at antiques fairs and flea markets along the East Coast.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1357654495/1660139723/articles/ntyCIlXdQ1660215409964/iU1al6aaF1660215499656.jpg]
Following a two-year reno, Meg hosted her first barn sale in 2011 and her business, Life's Patina, took off. Willowbrook now hosts pop-up days, as well as four seasonally inspired sales a year, with the next running September 23-25 (follow along @lifes.patina). While they browse, visitors can sample food and beverages from local makers and enjoy live acoustic music. "The farm has been a great gathering spot for our family," Meg says. "We love sharing it and, with each event, we get to add another layer to its story."
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1357654495/1660139723/articles/ntyCIlXdQ1660215409964/NQIRSX52E1660215554407.jpg]
WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT WORTH?
Unusually long at 13 feet, the circa-1868 old-growth pine farmhouse table in Meg's barn was built for the Soldiers' Orphan School in what is now nearby Historic Yellow Springs. Similar pieces run between $5,000 and $12,000.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1357654495/1660139723/articles/ntyCIlXdQ1660215409964/93gfqxbhp1660215646046.jpg]
Small Town Saturday
Los Alamos, California
Calling all antiques lovers! In the northern gateway to the Golden State's Santa Ynez Valley, remnants of the Old West now shine as repurposed spaces-many of which house a host of delightful discoveries.
Town Stats
POPULATION 1,634
NAMED FOR The Spanish word for cottonwood trees
CLAIM TO FAME The nearby hills once served as a hideout for Salomón Pico, the outlaw who inspired Zorro.
Make it Grain: Early risers head to Bob's Well Bread Bakery for a hearty pre-antiquing breakfast of perfectly flaky pastries and inventive egg dishes served up in a converted gas station.
Scour the Shelves: Junkers will want to devote an entire morning to wandering the aisles of the 28,000-square-foot Los Alamos Depot Mall, a former rail depot where the occasional movie prop may be found amongst the ephemera. Then, it's off to Sisters Gifts and Home to explore even more antiques artfully arranged in the rooms of ...
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