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Being in retail, I rarely get out to shop any more (for myself, anyway) so when I find a few hours to lollygag I try to get to my favorite women-owned small businesses. Hydrangea of Clifton has been one of my favorite home and gift shops, but sadly, it’s Jennifer’s final year (she closes in January). She’s one of those super people in this business who supports and fixes other women’s crowns and we chatted Atlanta market, product lines, and mice (don’t ask). :o). Oh, and I managed to get a gift for a friend, and these super cute iron NOEL letters! She has more....try to swing by and help her close out on a high note! #sundayshoutout

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Last Day of our December weekend #rustandrefindartisanmarket ...come see us for your holiday and home decor, gifts, paint and more! We have these super cute rusty bells on jute rope that customer Megan purchased and added to her door wreath. So simple, but very charming! We love our customer shares! #keepitlocalthischristmas

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ℕ𝔼𝕎𝕊 𝔸ℕℕ𝕆𝕌ℕℂ𝔼𝕄𝔼ℕ𝕋𝕊 It’s our last #rustandrefindartisanmarket weekend event of 2019....but no fear, we are here for you a couple more Wednesdays and Thursdays for any last minute holiday home and gift shopping! And, on that note.....drumroll please 🎼🥁🥁....here is our 2020 Schedule of Events! Due to customer suggestions, we have altered our business model to satisfy our customer base. We will still operate on the once-a-month weekend artisan market schedule BUT we will also open regulary every WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY for not only our paint and workshop customers but for the entire artisan market. EXCEPT for the week of the weekend event. More access to our yummy product, more access to our paint products, and more access for us to see you! We are very excited to try this and hope you are all happy with the expanded access. Our November schedue is altered, too, since that 2020 month is wonky and we’d literally be open every weekend, so we will now be open the first weekend for our Holiday Open House, and Small Business Saturday, which was a huge success for us this year. We MAY open for an encore Saturday in November and December....and that’s what social media is good for! Making those on-the-spur announcements! . . . . 🥁News 2! With many mixed emotions, we have good and sad news! We won’t burst her bubble with her specific new business, but Shawna of @shawnajeannine will be leaving us after this month to start on a new adventure! We will miss her so much...but are so excited for her and what she has planned. It’s a great move for her and we hope you will support her in her journey! Please come out and shop her studio this weekend and say see you soon (cuz you’ll still have access to her as she will soon announce)! So, the GOOD news part of this is.... . 🎄There will be some expansions, movements, and workshop/demo studio adjustments in the market that involve Allison of @joyfullylived , Katie of @kdiddesigns and Michele of @vintagerevivaldesignco, and Maria of @morgastudio ! I’ll allow each of them to share their news, and maybe if you come on in this weekend, they may spill the beans! We are so excited for 2020!

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These vintage blue mason jars in a carrier make for a great centerpiece outside AND inside. Illuminate your world in vintage style... available at the #rustandrefindartisanmarket . Open 10-5 Saturday and 12-5 Sunday! Last weekend in December to get your Christmas, gifts, and home decor! 🎄🎄Don’t forget to enter for our $50 gift card by following/liking and tagging #iwasatrustandrefind with your fave photo of the market.

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Fully stocked with the @ironandpearl holiday candle collection...they sell fast, so come and get them this weekend! We open today 10-5. Christmas and home decor, gifts, antiques and vintage, painted, and much more! Hot apple cider and refreshments await..come get inspired by your favorite artisans. #keepitlocalthischristmas

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We open for our last 2019 #rustandrefindartisanmarket tomorrow...December 6-8! We will have fresh wreaths for sale by Greenworks, and @fleetwoodfarmwinery will be here Saturday. Check out their holiday gift packs, too! #smallbizcollab #keepitlocalthischristmas

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Isn’t he handsome? This is a 1930s LC Smith Corona typrewriter...I actually learned to type on a manual typewriter and I have always loved them in a vignette. This one actually works, with a couple sticky keys, and in need of a new ribbon! In research on pricing, they also fetch quite the price. But, not at Rust and Refind! 😀. Available this weekend at our 6-8 December #rustandrefindartisanmarket and soon on Etsy.

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Come see us for the last weekend #rustandrefindartisanmarket of the year! Guest artisans (weather dependent), @fleetwoodfarmwinery and oozing in Christmas inspiration, home decor and gifts! . 10% discount if you donate a toy to our favorite charity, @toys_for_tots_organization (We are an official drop-off location). Refreshments and hot apple cider, or sip on some wine while you sip and shop! We have a “wish list” you can fill out for us to send to your “gift givers”. . If you Follow and Tag us with a photo while you were here with #iwasatrustandrefind , you’ll be entered to win a $50 gift card, too! . . 🎄🎄🎄And, this handsome Victorian sleigh used as our photo op IS FOR SALE! Come join us this weekend! #keepitlocalthischristmas

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It’s #workshopwednesday ....don’t stress, be creative and paint something! Come in to see us today 11-5 for all your favorite DIY supplies like @paintcouturepaint @wiseowlpaint and IOD @ironorchid_design !

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It’s Giving Tuesday.....and we are an official toy drop-off location for the @toys_for_tots_organization . We hope you will consider this worthy charity for one of your donations this season. We will be accepting toys today at the shop for this Giving Tuesday, as well as all week including our last artisan market this year, 6-8 December. Donate a toy and receive 10% off #rustandrefindartisanmarket purchases through December 8. #givingtuesday

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We thank you for supporting us always, and especially for yesterday, Small Business Saturday! What a fabulous day at both our own #rustandrefindartisanmarket and at the @fleetwoodfarmwinery Artisan Holiday Sip and Shop. Thank you Fleetwood team! You’re the best. I feel especially blessed because not only did I get to spend the day with half of our wonderful artisans, and the Fleetwood team and customers, but my family spent the day hanging out, sipping (okay maybe faster than sipping) the yummy wine, enjoying the music by Acoustic Soul, and the delicious food by Saffron. Once again, thank you everyone! Happy Sunday!

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Get Ready and Go! The Artisan Holiday Sip and Shop is now open! Come see us and support you local and small business for this #smallbizsaturday ..... also open at our #rustandrefindartisanmarket today! 12-4

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Have you heard? It’s Small Business Saturday! Show your support by shopping small and local at your favorite shops! The #rustandrefindartisanmarket is open at two locations today! Our own market, 24046 Trailhead Drive in Aldie....AND....our first Holiday Sip and Shop at @fleetwoodfarmwinery from 12-4! There will be fresh greenery for sale by Greenworks, mulled wine and wine (of course), music, food and your favorite artisans! 🎄😘 . . . @europeanvintagechic @vintagerevivaldesignco @kdiddesigns @joyfullylived @morgastudio @shawnajeannine @foreverandalwaysvintage

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Join us Saturday, 30 November from 12-4 at BOTH @fleetwoodfarmwinery for the Holiday Sip and Shop AND our own location in Aldie 24046 Trailhead Drive. #keepitlocalthischristmas

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Black Friday, aka Recovery Day in the Potts household. Four grocery store trips, 3 pies, 2 days of cooking and 1 day of dishes (kidding....not). A happy Thanksgiving dinner we had...brother and niece, husband and daughters, and a boyfriend (the other joining us today). Enjoying the day with family until Small Business Saturday Sip and Shop (tomorrow). Hoping your day after Thanksgiving is enjoyed for whatever purpose you need it to be. #thanksgivingrecovery

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Thanksgiving Traditions! This is my favorite holiday....I even wrote my college descriptive essay on this day! So, Wednesday is MY day....baking, prep, and slower pace until the rush of Thursday. This year, we almost changed it up to switch yams for butternut squash. But, alas...we stuck to the tried and true. This meal has rarely changed in all the years with the exception of changing out from traditional northern stuffing to cornbread stuffing (a recipe from the 1992 Southern Living cookbook...the year we got married). I’ve been reflective about this tradition and the slow changes...from less pies, to less family. Over the years we’ve invited a single soldier or two, a single friend or two, or a couple friends, to the entire family on both sides. We usually host. Now, my husband’s parents have both passed away, my parents are taking care of an ailing aunt, my brother’s wife passed away earlier this year, and it will get harder for our daughters to come home. But, this year we have them both and their boyfriends, my brother and one of his children and I am happy for these small blessings. I’m baking and prepping today, as usual. My husband is hitting the grocery store for run-outs and forgots, and I will get up early tomorrow to start the bird. Same way, same menu (except my brother who makes excellent biscuits and gravy will take that over, and my oldest daughter has added macaroni and cheese to the menu). Turkey (stuffed only with herbs, orange/lemon/onion), green beans with bacon, yams, garlic/buttermilk mashed potatoes and gravy, Mac & cheese, buttermilk biscuits, cornbread stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce, pumpkin and pecan pies. We vary the breakfast (this year egg/sausage casserole) and we have bubbles. So on this holiday of thankfulness and gratefulness, traditions and friends and family, ❓❓I am wondering what are YOUR tradition(s). Hosting or visiting? Menu? Fave part of the day? I am hopeful you have a wonderful day....Happy Thanksgiving!

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So, the champagne glasses have sold, and the deer, but we will have plenty of Christmas decor for you on Small Business Saturday, November 30. 12-4!