Changes

Well its been awhile since I have blogged, so many changes...trying to keep store open , then closing store and getting my home based business started. And it is summer so I am trying to spend time with my kids as much as possible. (Including trip to California, which I will post later). So it seems life on life's terms can be a little challenging at times, and so is starting a new business from home. From changing e-mails to accounts and all contacts to being discipline with my time and work. I have moved my sewing studio home to my loft , and I seem to find lots of other things to keep me busy except what I should really be doing. But .....I am trying to get things off the ground and would like to find some new contacts of stores that are interested in "handmade one of a kind" items and more....This is where a big challenge is....the starting point of getting out there and selling not only my items but me too. (Any suggestions is much appreciated). I am off to a good start, opened a booth at The Farmers Hardware in Boone and that seems to be doing pretty good. Here are some pictures of my booth there.

Just a few pics......I have tried to make as many items as possible with the exception of the staple items that are always good sellers for me, soap, cards, and waffle towels.

I will be setting up at the Antique Show in Charlotte at the end of the month, so if anyone is going please stop by and say Hi !!! I will lots of my handmade pillows, linen towels with images and my new bird towels , and of course magnets too... I will post again soon. Thanks everyone for your continued support ...the adventure continues.

Big Changes

It is an exciting and SAD time here at the vintage home. We have decided to close the store, which has been one of the hardest decisions I have had to make. Sleepless nights of "do we" or "don't we" alot of back and forth, but ultimately I decided it was time to "LET GO" and move in a new direction. So even though our little gift store won't be here anymore we are all moving on. I knew when I woke one morning and had a huge sense of relief that it was the right decision. Times have gotten hard and in a tough economy I have tried to re-invent the store several times and have found it still difficult to hold on. And I can actually feel good about the fact that I feel like I have done all I can to try to stay open...and that is comforting.
So on to hopefully bigger and better things....I will actually be moving some things into the Wilkes Antique Mall ( down the street) and will still have products available at In every room in Elkin. I will also be available to still take custom orders for home and invitation pillows. And I am excited about my new venture of designing and wholesaling a line of pillows and towels to stores in and outside this area like mine who want a good product at a decent and affordable price, still keeping with in the "one of a kind" and unique items that we have always had.
We are also still available for purchases online @ thevintagehomeonline.com , where we will be posting all our new products and of course still updating you on all the exciting things going on right here on the blog.
So our last days are upon us and we are going to throw one last party on Wed May 20th, from 4 to 8 so please stop by so I can personally Thank each and everyone of you who have continued to support the store and encourage me. And our last day open will be May 29th.......
I will keep everyone posted on all the new and exciting things that will carry on with "the vintage home" we might not have our own store front but we will continue on.........

Mother's Day Workshop

Mother's Day is coming up fast and quick! All of us are blessed with special Mothers in our lives...whether it's our own Mother or Grandmother...or our best friend's Mother. Some of us have daughters who are Mothers...sisters and sister-in-laws who are Mothers...Aunts and best friends who are Mothers. Whoever that special Mother is in your life...remember her this year with a special memory gift. Flowers are here today and gone tomorrow but this gift will live on as a special remembrance of the relationship you share for years to come!!

We will be hosting Sheree Sloop from Creative Memories for this special Mother's Day Class on:

Monday, May 4, 2009 from 6 -8pm

Cost: $28 Includes your Creative Memories So Chic Paper Album Kit, tape runner, and Meadow Micro Maker.

Space is limited so please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your seat!

Spring Into the vintage home

This is my favorite time of year to drive down the side street and see all the flowers popping up everywhere and trees bursting with sprays of green. Just like the lovely changes going on outside, we have some changes going on in here!

NEWS FLASH: There is a new place to purchase yarn in Wilkesboro!

We are proud to announce that Circle of Friends from Elkin has nestled into our store with the most wonderful selection yarns, books, and other supplies. So now you can just hop downtown to the vintage home to fulfill all your knitting and crocheting needs.

We are so excited to have this new addition to the store, especially since it is going to help so many of us in the community who have to drive to other towns to get our supplies. Now it is right at our doorstep. Be sure to come and check out all the goodies.

Even A Sparrow is now getting in their spring and summer lines from California! The latest styles and colors from Juicy, Ella Moss, Splendid, and more are here. It's time to put away those winter blues and say hello spring with a new dress.

Can you believe that Easter is almost here! It seems like just yesterday we were preparing for Valentine's Day. Be sure to come in and check out all the new holiday decor.

See you soon!

It's Time to Hop into Spring

I do believe it has been a long winter for all of us. But hooray, spring is just around the corner! Though there has been a long lapse of posts on the blog, we are eager to get back on board and keep you updated on all the comings and goings of the vintage home. We are busily working away to prepare for our Spring Opening! You will have to stop in and see all the new lovelies that have popped up in the store. We will keep you updated on when our opening will be.

Joy of all joys! You can now shop the vintage home online! We are happy to announce our new website, http://thevintagehomeonline.com. We will continually be updating it with new stock since most of the inventory is handmade, one-of-a-kind items. Be sure to check it out!

Till you hear from us again,

the vintage home