I love Christmas, getting together with family and friends, the baking and yes, even the hustle and bustle of shopping.  But this year it seemed that time just flew and I didn't have enough time to do the things that I love.  So this year we did not even put up our normal tree (for the first time since I can remember).  So my decorating is at best minimal.  I did put up a small aluminum tree, that I placed in an old wood and wire measure.

These skates on a white shutter are on my front door.

These are old cream bottles with fresh greens and antique glass Christmas balls on an ironstone plate.

This sweet angel sits in my foyer.

This is one of a pair of antique wood stocking dryers.  One is on my side door and this one hangs in my living room.  I decorated it with fresh greens, twigs and twine. 

This is an antique wood shovel, that is decorated with fresh greens and sits on my front porch.

This centerpiece sits on my farm table in the kitchen.  I love old silver plate, wire and a touch of glitter.

Most of these pieces I bought at the shop this year.  I'm really getting into this french farmhouse look.   That is what I am going to concentrate on this coming year.  We have some big plans for this coming year at the shop, starting in the spring.  It's very exciting, and we hope that all our loyal customers will enjoy what we are planning.   

I hope that everyone has a Wonderful Christmas and a Healthy and Inspiring New Year.

Love,

Mary Ellen

 

  

A Vintage Holiday Open House

The Shop's front window.

Everyone has been working so hard creating and buying beautiful Holiday goods for our Open House this weekend.  Today was the first day of the sale, and it was a great one.  Busy all day, things were just flying out the door.  Just wanted to show some of the wonderful displays that the girls have been creating. 

This old skate belonged to Karen P. mom.  What a cute idea.

One of Jeannie's creations.

Our customers can't get enough of our vintage ornaments.

Lovely shabby pale blue bottlebrush trees and wreaths.

Handmade burlap and toile stockings.

An old tin strainer as a centerpiece.

More vintage ornaments.

Here is our antique cash register all decked out.

There is a small tin porriger from France.  How cute is that?

Vintage style aluminum trees and tussie mussies.

Candy canes anyone? 

I love these tiny velvet stockings.

Old cupboards filled with sparkling holiday decor.

The girls are bringing in vintage and new holiday decor and gifts everyday.  I hope to keep everyone up to date with what is coming in.  Enjoy!!!

Halloween was a Blast

Move over Witches of Eastwick, we are the Witches of Wrentham.  Halloween at the shop was a blast.  All the girls dressed up as witches, starting on the left, we have Witch Susan, I'm in the middle, and Witch Jeanine is on the right.

I'm sorry I haven't been blogging lately, but time has gotten away from me.  Between remodeling the kitchen and my husband having knee replacement surgery, I haven't had much time for anything. 

I did take a few pictures at the shop.  The shop girls will be outdoing themselves in the upcoming weeks, getting ready for our Vintage Holiday Open House.