An Introduction to Primitive Decorating

With the confusing technology and the convoluted political landscape of today, it's easy to find oneself yearning for simpler times. You know, the days when families gathered 'round a pot-bellied stove instead of a noisy TV and children challenged their minds with clever painted games rather than vegging out with videogames. Those were good times, and our affinity for those old-time values has fueled our passion for primitive decorating.

We at J'Ollie Primitives want to take you back to those days when all we worried about was an honest day's work and warm bed at the end of the day. Our Amish barn stars, for example, add that touch of rustic charm that complements any room. And folks flock to our folk art game boards, conceived way back when kids used their fingers for tasks that didn't involve joysticks or start buttons.

We're Starry-eyed Over Barn Stars

J'Ollie Primitives is all about keeing things real - not a machine-produced, cookie cutter item to be had in the whole place. All the barn stars you'll see in our shop were made my human hands. And that's as it should be! Everything we sell is lovingly made with an expert craftsman overseeing the process. If ever we used a machine to stamp out even one Americana barn star, the metal wouldn't be the only thing "depressed." No, thank you, J'Ollie will remain a jolly place.

Salute the Americana Barn Star

As long as we're conjuring yesteryear, why don't we bring back pride and patriotism while we're at it? Love of country never goes out of style, and an American barn star is the perfect way to show your stripes. These have long been a popular choice. And you'll be happy to know they're still made the American way. They're hand-crafted by an Amish metal worker with a fine attention to detail, the way true metal barn stars were meant to be done. We wouldn't have it any other way.

Painted Games and More Fun

Primitives and primitive decor aren't just for adults. Older children will love the inventive painted games, which teach them an appreciation for imaginative play. So, leave the modern world behind (with the exception of your computer, of course) and browse our metal and American barn star collections. Play along: Just pretend that computer mouse is a ceramic door knob and open the door to your pioneering past ...