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Frosted Farmhouse Is New!

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Posted On: February 21, 2021

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Attention antiquers, there is a new place in Rockton that's calling your name! Frosted Farmhouse just opened up and it's pretty amazing. Whitney gives us a quick tour and some sneak peeks of what you might find in the wonderful world of all things vintage under one roof. Come and check out some of the products by these awesome vendors: Rusty Chic Craftique, Urban Art Studio, Gunny&Co, Betty and Dot Pottery, and The Midwest Rustic.


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