Though Tulip Grove Farm may not be a farm in the traditional sense, it’s absolutely still a labor of love between Dianne Clark and her daughter, Claudine Williamson. What started with one holiday market has blossomed into a full-fledged vintage styling business, with pop-up shops at top seasonal markets and a permanent booth at Miss Lucille’s Marketplace in Clarksville.
The journey began when Claudine, with more time after her children grew up, asked her mom to join her at Christmas Village. “One show led to another,” Claudine recalls. “We realized how much we loved the hunt—and that it was becoming something meaningful.” Nearly 20 years later, the two balance each other’s styles and strengths, laughing, learning, and collecting along the way.
Their signature aesthetic? “A blend of both our styles,” they say. Dianne leans primitive and farmhouse—think crocks, worn wood, copper, and baskets—while Claudine favors a cozy, transitional-traditional look with antique silver, ironstone, and hints of French country. Together, it feels warm, layered, and timeless.
Some of their favorite finds? Tobacco baskets from an old warehouse. Jack Daniel’s barrel lids turned lazy Susans. Crocks repurposed as wine coolers. “But it’s not just about the treasures,” Dianne says. “It’s the customers who come back again and again. The vendors who’ve become like family.”
Seasonally, they each bring their own sparkle. Claudine creates clean, cozy scenes with greenery and twinkle lights, while Dianne loves pulling out vintage cake stands, platters, and mercury glass ornaments for a nostalgic touch. Together, they’re big fans of lighted branches—they add instant wow to hutches, garlands, or even baskets.
Their golden rule? “Buy what you love—you might end up keeping it!” Whether it’s an old sled turned centerpiece or mismatched goblets on a holiday table, Tulip Grove is more than vintage styling. It’s the joy of discovery, the charm of stories told in objects, and the bond between a mother and daughter doing what they love—together.
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