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Curator of Antique Objects | Keeper of Stories | Creative Pursuits. Sharing antiques, creativity and life at Elkwood Farm at Mountain Run.
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http://deepcreekvintage..com Vintage lifestyle shop offering Antiques, Vintage, Painted Furniture, Garden, Salvage, Shabby Chic, Industrial, More
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08/06/2026

Today is the day! Find IOD new release today at Artifact and COUNTRY SHOPPES OF CULPEPER

08/05/2026

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Find the new release at
Artifact
COUNTRY SHOPPES OF CULPEPER

08/02/2026

Good news!

We are open, and business continues as usual.

The new IOD release arrives this Thursday, and we’re excited to share that you’ll be able to shop the new release with Deep Creek Vintage in both Culpeper and Artifact! Whether you’re a longtime maker or just discovering IOD, we can’t wait to share these beautiful new designs with you.

To everyone who has reached out with kind words, encouragement, and support over the past several weeks—thank you. Your messages have meant more than you know. We’ve kept those close.

I’ve always believed that character is revealed not only by the commitments we make, but by the commitments we keep. That commitment extends to our customers as well.

We aren’t going anywhere. We’re here, we’re open, and we’re committed to serving you. If you have any questions or experience any issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We’ll be heading out of town next week, so our online store will be temporarily unavailable until we return. If there’s something you’re looking for or you need assistance, just send me a message. I’ll be happy to help and take care of you.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cheryl 🎨

08/01/2026

One of the joys of sourcing antiques is finding pieces you don’t see every day.

It’s been quite a while since I’ve come across a Victorian cast iron window bench, dating to around 1890–1910.

The beautifully detailed cast iron ends still retain their original paint, the twisted stretcher remains intact, and despite a few later additions over the years, the craftsmanship is unmistakable.

The modern fringe was the first thing to go. Now comes the fun part…

Do I preserve it with a traditional upholstered seat, or recover it with a beautiful antique rug or textile to give it an entirely new personality?

Sometimes restoring antiques is as much about listening as it is about creating. Every piece has a story to tell—you just have to decide how much of your own story to add.

What would you choose?

07/30/2026

We’re excited!

07/28/2026

Someone with a great eye snapped up this 19th century Renaissance Revival chest before we were able to get it fully placed.

07/27/2026

Facts

One of the things I’ve always loved about antiques is that they often lead me down unexpected paths.

Lately, that path has been the history of the Kelly’s Ford area surrounding our farm.

The more I research, the more I’m reminded that history isn’t always as straightforward as what’s written in the history books. Sometimes the original records tell a slightly different story.

For instance, John Kelly is often credited with building the historic Kellysville community. Yet, as I’ve dug into the records, I’ve found evidence that raises new questions. I haven’t been able to place John in the area in the 1850 census, while his son, Granville Kelly, appears at the center of the community, surrounded by tradespeople and craftsmen.

Then I came across a newspaper article describing a bill introduced in Congress seeking more than $25,000 in compensation for supplies Granville Kelly had furnished to Union troops during the Civil War. Discoveries like that make me wonder if Granville’s role in the history of Kellysville has been larger than we’ve traditionally understood.

I’m not saying the history books are wrong. I’m simply saying the records encourage us to look a little deeper.

I’ve learned that facts don’t have an agenda. They simply exist, waiting to be discovered. It’s up to us to keep looking.

Maybe that’s why research has become so meaningful to me lately. Whether I’m researching local history or working through today’s challenges, I keep coming back to the same thing: facts matter.

That’s one of the things I love most about local history and genealogy. Every deed, census, tax record, and old newspaper has the potential to either support what we think we know—or send us in an entirely new direction.

If anyone has stories, family history, photographs, or knowledge of the Kelly’s Ford area, I’d love to hear from you. I’m always eager to learn.

There’s always another story waiting to be uncovered.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, it’s time to get back to the history books.

Kellys Ford, Virginia

07/26/2026

I’ve always believed that every collection benefits from thoughtful editing.

Perhaps businesses do too.

As Deep Creek Vintage continues to evolve, I’m making a few changes to my space at Artifact. I’ll still be there with a carefully curated collection of antiques, vintage finds, and creative products, but in a smaller, more intentional space.

I’m finding that growth isn’t always about adding more.

Sometimes it’s about creating room for what matters most.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I’m looking forward to all that’s still to come.

See you soon.

Cheryl

07/20/2026

We uncovered this awesome vintage medical cabinet at the barn yesterday. Originally meant for my craft room, I’m considering it might be interesting to use in the bathroom here at the barn. It’s a bit tall though.

07/16/2026

Reflections: What My Mother Left Me

As my mother’s birthday approaches, I’ve been thinking about the things she passed on to me.

Not the things you can hold in your hands…

The things you carry with you for a lifetime.

She taught me to appreciate old things.

To see beauty where others saw something worn out.

To do the best with what I had.

She gave me a love of hard work and the quiet satisfaction that comes from earning the rewards it brings.

Looking back, I realize those lessons shaped far more than my love of antiques.

They shaped much of how I see the world.

There was another saying she often shared that has stayed with me all these years.

“Keep your words soft and sweet because you never know which ones you’ll have to eat.”

As a child, I thought she was simply reminding me to be careful with my words.

As time goes on, those words reveal more of their meaning.

Perhaps the greatest lesson wasn’t about choosing my words carefully. It was about leaving room for people—and myself—to grow beyond what we think we know and understand today.

Life has a way of giving old lessons new meaning.

My mother probably never imagined that one simple saying would stay with me all these years.

Yet here I am, hearing her voice more often than ever.

Not because she’s repeating her words…

But because life keeps revealing their meaning.

She’s still with me…

Quietly reminding me of the lessons that continue to unfold.

Happy Birthday, Mom. 💜

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5116 Southpoint Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA
22407

Telephone

+15402705841

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http://www.deepcreekvintage.com/

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