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!