Photo of the week

My best friend Kim Shumate, was running late for a class she was teaching here in the store and tried to parallel park in a hurry and this was the end result. I thought it was so funny I wanted to share it...if you know Kim, this will be funny to you to!!!

Vintage Aprons

We are now featuring Aprons made from vintage tablecloths, just in time for Mothers Day.
My friend Jayne Cline and I went to Metrolina Expo, a big antique show,( which was the best time even though it was cold and raining, it didn't stop us from spending lots of money and the entire day there), and we came across aprons made out of tablecloths and of course I said " I can make that" and came back to the store and did. I can't take credit for the idea, but I did put the vintage home twist on it with vintage buttons, and different fabric on the back. I have been in a very SLOW creative mode lately, lots of ideas but no motivation to get them done in any hurry, which means Mothers Day will be here before you know it. I am always running out of time, I better get busy...............

Custom work

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Here at The Vintage Home, working on custom drapes, pillows, curtains is something we are happy to offer our customers. One of my favorite customers turned friend, Sarah Handy, and I have been working on pillows for her bedroom which are pictured above. We think they turned out great! We used the same gold, flowered fabric that is on these pillows to make curtains for her bedroom.

This service we offer our customers produces unique and one of a kind item--never two alike! We also do invitation and/or photo pillows frequently--they've been very well received. Each one is made to order, especially for the individual who will be receiving it. Come in and allow us to design one for you or for anyone you might be looking for that unique gift.

Welcome....to the vintage home

Welcome to the vintage home, an exciting store with ambiance, style,delightfully old and whimsically new...a great mix which offers something for everyone. The store opened June 2007, and has been growing ever since, always changing going on, new products and handmade unique items that only we carry. I feel very fortunate to be doing exactly what I love and am passionate about. And it must be said that this has been a group effort , without all my supporters and all the continued encouragement none of this could have ever transpired. My friend and once partner Kim Shumate has never ending energy and always finds time to step up to the plate bringing her husband Jug along for the ride. Without them my store would still be a dream...I am forever grateful to the both of them...especially since they won't let me go anywhere..looks like Wilkes County might be home for awhile. And I have met so many great people, customers and customers turned friends, that makes it such a joy to have such a great store...so if you haven't yet made your way in...stop by and experience it for yourself. There is always something going on.....