Girlfriends

One of the best things that I have encountered while blogging isn't the endless inspiration.  It isn't the handy cleaning tips.  It is the friendships.  I have made quite a few long distance close friendships.... some of you I talk to more often than my mother... and that is quite a bit!  A few years ago.. I think it has been that long.... I got a comment or an email from a reader that figured out she lived in the same town that I did.  We emailed back and forth and became Facebook friends and quickly realized that we had a lot in common... from movies, to decor, to reading material.  This girl and I were cut from the same cloth. The first night we met *for real* was while we were standing in line at Starbucks to caffeine up for a midnight showing of New Moon.  

I can't say enough good things about this girl.  She is one of the most non-judgmental people I have met. She is so positive and easy going.  She is a great mother and a wonderful friend.  She has constantly been one of my biggest cheerleaders for my little business and I know I can always bounce ideas off of her.  She loves my son and he adores her (and her boys!)

I have known this day was coming for the past few months.  Her husband got a job in Alabama and they put their house on the market.  Earlier this month, they found a buyer and they moved on Sunday.  I am so glad that they did get an offer, as I can only imagine how hard it has been to have a long- distance marriage.  Now, I know that we will keep in touch... I am just going to miss planning pedis and having her less than 5 minutes away.  

So love your girlfriends, near and far... ones you have met and ones you have yet to meet.  They are so very important and special.  And, for my friend who moved away... you are dearly missed already.  Text me your paint colors *wink*

bye for now~

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Lucky Girl!

Hello all!  Hope you had a wonderful weekend!  I am just popping in really quick to tell you who won the giveaway from Junghwa!  It is The Chickens' Auntie!  yay for you!  Please email me at michelle at vintagejunky dot com with your address so you can get your sweet necklace!

Okay, I have been shaking things up around the house.  And, let's face it... making a huge mess in the process.  So, I will be back soon to show you my latest treasure and some little changes I have made around here to freshen the place up!

bye for now~

Around the Shoppe

Happy Friday everyone!  We had a really busy weekend last week and a pretty busy week this week restocking and getting everything rearranged.  So, I thought I would snap a few photos of the new stuff at the shoppe this week... a little tour if you will.

The barn wood rope boards are one of Mr. Hughes'  original designs... he made one for a display once and since then he had several requests to make others.  

I ordered bunches of dried lavender and billy buttons as well.... I like the way they look in the burlap bags.

We had these old smaller jars with zinc lids hanging around, so I filled them up with some organic lavender.... if you give them a little shake and then open the lid, the whole space smells like lavender!

I haven't been posting photos of my furniture pieces here as much... only because Facebook is a fast little way to do that.  A few of you have asked though, so I thought I would share the most recent pieces that I finished this week:

Meet Jules

And Ruth

And Harriet (named after a favorite book of mine as a child!)

and Doris. 

I get quite a few requests for dressers of this size... because they are so versatile, AND because they are a great height for a changing table!  I love to know when my pieces are going to be used in nurseries!

Have a great weekend everyone!  I will be back next week with a winner for the Sweet Little Giveaway... you have until Sunday night to enter!

bye for now~

Sweet Little Giveaway!

Hello and happy Monday!  We had a busy weekend at the shoppe this weekend, but more on that later this week.  Right now I am so excited to tell you about a giveaway!  A few weeks ago, I featured this little necklace on my Friday Etsy Favorites:

And Amy from Junghwa would like to give this fun pinwheel necklace away to a Vintage Junky reader!

Isn't it darling in its simplicity?!  She has loads of sweet, simple necklaces in her shop and also some vintage inspired jewelry as well.  I always have loved simple, silver necklaces like this one and I am so jealous of the winner.  I am going to have to get one myself  *wink*

So, I am guessing you want to know how to win...

*Like junghwa by amy stewart on Facebook and come back and leave me a comment on this post

*If you would like another chance to win (you know you do!) tweet about it or share the giveaway on your Facebook page and leave another comment.  

You can find this necklace and other beautiful jewelry in her etsy shoppe and you can keep up with Amy on her blog.  You have until Sunday at midnight to enter and I will announce the winner next Monday.  This little necklace is going to be the perfect Spring accessory for someone!

I will be back soon to show you what I have been busy.busy.busy. with!  Happy Presidents' Day! 

bye for now~

Etsy Update

Happy Saturday everyone! We had some pretty weather yesterday (and since I don't know a lick about our camera!) I took it as a sign to snap a few photos for a little etsy shoppe update.

Lots of chippy paint 

And worn finishes

And lots of heavy dishes.

So, if that is your sort of thing, you will be right at home!  I am gearing up for a fun day at the shoppe... I think it might be just warm enough to open those windows... as long as we are wearing layers!  

Have a most wonderful Saturday!

bye for now~