Pennsylvania road trip Find of the Week

I got my start antiquing at Pennsylvania flea markets. Perhaps it's only natural that folk art is dear to my heart. I purchased my first folk art piece - an old painted bird house with directional arrow - at the Renningers Extravaganza in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and I'm always happy to go back.

My Etsy shop is filling up with finds from that trip and it's really hard to pick a favorite, but because one is so special, and has its origins in Pennsylvania, it's my choice for Find of the Week. I say "it" but there are three of them heading to the Etsy shop - the pig, the rooster and the combed bird (in the middle). I posted them to Instagram (you are following me there, right?) and folks immediately bought them up - a testament to how terrific they are!

Depression era Mennonite watercolors on ledger paper, circa 1930, found in Lancaster County. Naive, joyful and charming, they are quintessential folk art, a delightful self expression.

Until next week...I won't be going as far as Pennsylvania but there are road trips in my immediate future! - marilyn