Persnickety by Jen Farley

09/03/2026

Florals have arrived for the week and they are super pretty.✨💐✨

09/03/2026

Autumn is coming and I’ve got a lot of new coming to the shop. Stop by this weekend and see what’s new.
Shop hours are Thursday-Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 11-5pm
♥️🦋🗝️🍁🍂

09/03/2026

It’s Thursday Darlings!
And there’s more new heading to the shop this weekend.
Oversized New Yorker coffee table book, that might not last long in the shop because I kinda think he belongs in my home.
A vintage brass crucifix, perfect for the devout or to just set a mood.
Two vintage Staffy’s ( not a pair, but I still couldn’t resist) and a quirky mid century shoe horn. Who doesn’t need a good shoe horn?
Side story, my grandfather always used a shoe horn, but it was just a plain silver one. I had to giggle to myself when I saw this one thinking how funny it would have been to see him use this one with a kitty cat on the end.🤣
Shop open 10-5pm today.♥️🦋🗝️

09/02/2026

Not one, but two sets of Russian nesting dolls are coming to the shop later this afternoon.
Shop open 10-5pm today

09/02/2026

What else is coming to the shop this week? Not one, but two fantastic sets of Matrioshka Russian Nesting dolls traditional classic Polkhov-Maidan one 10 piece set one 5 piece set.
In absolutely PERFECT condition!🤩
They will be in the shop later this afternoon.
Shop open 10-5pm today.♥️🦋🗝️

09/01/2026

New finds coming to the shop this week!

09/01/2026

It’s like I’m still on getaway mode this morning, posting late with poor quality photos. But as my friend Barb says “Oh well!”🤣
Just picked up this weekend and heading to the shop, this copper and brass coal scuttle.😍 Copper is trending at the moment, though I’m not usually one to follow trends this piece made me change my mind.
Also couldn’t resist this fantastic pair of blue and white Chinoiserie-style cylindrical porcelain vase table lamps.
Those never go out of fashion!
These and other fun finds will be in the Shop Wednesday or available on my socials now.♥️🦋🗝️

09/01/2026

Alton isn’t just about shopping and dining, it’s about history too!
Did you know it’s home to the world’s tallest man?
Plan a visit to check out this life size statue and discover one of many things that make Alton special.🥰🛍️🍽️🤓

📞 Ring, ring! It’s the Great Rivers & Routes History Hotline calling! 🔔

Did you know? Robert Wadlow, the world’s tallest man, called Alton home. Known as the Gentle Giant, he stood an incredible 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall, Wadlow weighed about 490 pounds at the time of his death in 1940.

Despite his extraordinary height, Robert lived a humble life in Alton. With a remarkable size 37AA shoe, he traveled across the country as a promoter for the International Shoe Company, becoming a symbol of perseverance and leaving an unforgettable impression wherever he went (Talk about big shoes to fill). 👞✨
In a world where you can be anything… be like Robert. 🌟

📸:Larry the Photographer

https://www.riversandroutes.com/blog/robert-wadlow-the-worlds-tallest-man/

08/31/2026

Of course I HAD to stop at ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ and see if she really did have the best pancakes.
And my little persnickety self has to agree SHE DOES!!!( Don’t tell Josh, he thinks his are the best.🤫)
Highly recommend if you’re going through Galesburg, IL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥞

08/31/2026

Took a little time this weekend to refocus on what’s important and clarify my vision for Persnickety.
It definitely wasn’t long enough, but I think I have a clear focus on where I want it to go!
So hang on tight and follow along to see what Persnickety does next.😉♥️🦋🗝️📖🎧📺