It’s Been A While—But We Are Still Here!

Here are some shots of different booths and spaces inside our shop.  Its been so long since I posted, I’m actually using this as a practice—but I think you’ll see things you like!  Just last weekend we had a fun Saturday—cold and chilly outside, hot chili inside.  Everyone was invited to come in for some hot chili while they browsed the shop.  It was a good day! Look through the pictures and enjoy!  I’ll try not to take so long to post again.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

 We truly have something for everyone!

Until Next Time

Pam

Happy Fourth of July!!!

We have lots of changes going on here in the Alton shop.  Sorry it’s been so long since I posted.  Nothing is more discouraging that finding a shop you love, looking at the blog and it’s soooo outdated.  Promise I’ll try to do better!  You can also see us on Instagram and believe it or not I have a Country Meadows Antiques facebook page now!  Watch it, like it and follow it!

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July.  It may not seem like it——but we have so much to be thankful for.  

Until next time, 

Pam

We’re Wet—But We’re Open!

This is the window at our Alton store!  We sprang a leak—well, many leaks.  Until the rain stops so the roof can be repaired and the gutters replaced, this window will be empty.  The only reason I’m even posting this is because so many people have seen the empty window and thought we were closed.  NO WE ARE NOT CLOSED.  Normal hours are Monday through Saturday from 11-4:30 and Sunday from Noon to 4:30.  Please come see us!  Lots of great things happening in Alton, and we’ve been a part of it since 1986.  It’ll take more than a leak to chase us away! Follow us and like us on Facebook and Instagram—finally!
Until next time,
Pam

Only One Month til Christmas

Just want to take a minute to “THANK” our customers, not just for shopping local, but for shopping all year.  We have the Wood River Store and the Alton Store ready for you to “Buy a PRESENT from the PAST”!! The pictures below first show the windows at Wood River, then Alton.  Come and see us.  And again, THANK YOU!

Wood River

Alton

Until next time, 

Pam

Happy Thanksgiving!

I have sooo much to be thankful for...my family, my friends, and of course our customers.  Here's hoping you each of you has a safe and happy holiday.

Until next time, 

Pam

Home at Last!!!

We just got home from the Heartland Show in Richmond Indiana. It was a beautiful show. Travel was good but the weather was not on our side the day of the show. Storms and wind kind of puts a damper on things. But...we did four shows in the last six weeks and even though we would love too---you can't hit a home run every time. Here are pictures of our booth. I thought it turned out lovely.. Now we are home for a while but no time to rest. We have three windows to redo before Friday. Somehow we'll get it done. 

Until next time,

Pam

Our Wood River store is up and running!

I love going by the shop and seeing what it looks like after dark.  I took these pictures just because I wanted to share with you!  We've been so busy doing shows--Fox Valley, Midwest Art & Antiques, Rural Life, and this weekend Heartland.  After that we are home for a while.  Gotta a lot to do to get ready for the holidays. The Wood River Store has antiques and collectibles along with gift items.  Lots of candles, dip mixes, soap, jewelry, ponchos, scarves and accessories.  Very festive.  It will be open the first three Sundays in December too!  Madisons Tea Room will be open for lunch on those Sundays as well and Martha has some great menus planned.  Alton continues to be the main store full of antiques and collectibles.  You need to check in regularly.  It changes all the time.!!! Let us know what you are looking for.  Chances are ---we have it!

Until next time

Pam