New Business Takes Over Route 83 Vacancy In Vernon

VERNON, CT — A new business opened Friday in Vernon at 309 Talcottville Road (Route 83) — Primitive Renditions.

According to owner Lisa Stevenson and her husband, Ray, it started as a hobby a little more than three years ago. Lisa bought a hutch on Craigslist and painted it. She was so happy with the way it came out, she bought another, painted that one, and it sold in less than a day.

It turned into both an online business and a service as others asked to have furniture painted and Lisa purchased more pieces.

Primitive Renditions is partly a retail shop and partly a service that Lisa offers — she basically hand-paints furniture to make the pieces look "old."

Lisa, a Vernon resident, has developed a following of almost 1,400 people on her Facebook page – www.facebook.com/PrimitiveRenditions.

She has taken over the vacant space next to Calla Lily’s (between Juliano’s Pools and the Tux King at the corner of Route 83 and Naek Road.

In addition to a variety of hand-painted furniture (big and small) the store offers accent pieces plus a selection of primitive décor, Easter items, candles room sprays, garden flags, etc.

The items will also reflect the seasons and holidays.

For store hours and more information visit the Facebook page.