A Primitive Place Summer 2025

Inside this issue, you’ll tour five warm and welcoming homes, each offering its own unique take on the primitive, country, and colonial decorating styles:  • David and Robin Lewis – Chillicothe, Ohio: An Ohio farmhouse steeped in primitive tradition, complete with an authentic tavern room, colonial portraits, a miniature version of a cage bar, and the viral wooden bowl sink cover.   • Bill and Joan Kennedy – Norfolk, Massachusetts: A home that beautifully blends airy, light-filled spaces with the welcoming warmth of primitive wood tones.   • BJ McElroy – Bloomington, Indiana: A joyful mix of country, primitive, and colonial styles—BJ decorates with what she loves, bringing vibrant pops of color and personality into every room.  • Ira and Becky May – Newton, Illinois: A frugal farmer’s wife with a creative spirit, Becky has mastered the art of decorating on a budget—filling her home with handmade treasures and primitive touches that feel both personal and timeless.   • Dennis and Pegg