New Beginnings for 2013

Working two jobs, doesn't give me time to do the things I want to do in my house.  One day at the shop, a customer was telling me that she was an interior designer.  She turned out to be Kathy Skogseth, from Inspirational Home Design out of Walpole.  Kathy and her partner, Erin Buckman do it all.  I needed wall paper removed, walls painted, wood floors re-done, basically the works, in the living and the office/work space.  I can tell you, they went above and beyond.  They really got me, and what I was all about.   I would go off to work in the morning and come home to find the most amazing work done.  I had alot of furniture and accessories for them to work with, but they would go into my shed or the loft in the garage and find things I didn't even know I had. 

They came over one night and we talked about what I was looking for.  A few weeks later, they came back with a plan.  I can't say enough about Erin and Kathy.  They are life changing designers.  They even got everything done before the holidays, which was so special to me.    

I'll be showing more pictures during the next few weeks of the wonderful work that they did.  But, I wanted to start the new year off by telling you what fantastic designers Kathy and Erin are. They gave me the best presents of all, new rooms, a new look, and a new start for the year.

 

 



I Should be Baking Cookies..................

It's Christmas Eve, and I should be baking cookies and preparing the cheesecake that we're bringing to Larry and Denise's house tomorrow, but, as usual, I am thinking about the shop.

(from Chris Glynn-Tutti Chic's booth)

Karen K. and myself worked today until 1:30.  There was a steady stream of customers until the end.  Of course, being Christmas Eve, everyone was in a good mood.  But, why can't we hold that feeling in our hearts all year, (I think Kris Kringle said that in Miracle on 

34th Street), especially in the shop?

What can we do to create a better experience for our customers? 

(I'm taking the lead from Laurie Anna's Vintage Home Blog)

Especially with the recent tragedy in Newtown, CT, you start to think, how can I be a better person.  Many people are doing Random Acts of Kindness (which is a wonderful way to remember and honor those we lost.)

We can all learn to be kinder, to be more understanding, to be more patient. 

When thinking about our customers, I think of how important it is to create a memorable experience for them, every time they walk through our doors.  This is what I want to work on this coming year. 

I've always felt that it is in the small details, that can make the difference between great and just average.

So, this coming year, I want to focus on making the shop, (and myself)a better place, a better person.  To make a huge difference.

I want to thank all our customers and friends that have supported us all year.  

I wish all of you a Healthy and Happy Christmas and New Year. 

Love,

Mary Ellen







 



Still Plenty to See..................

(Karen K., AKA Beyonce, has the most beautiful mantle.  Can't believe it's still in her booth.) 

I'm back!  I finally figured out how to get more pictures loaded onto my blog.  Thank you Sandi.  That's why I haven't blogged in quite awhile.

So much has happened.  The Shop had the Vintage Market Open House and Sale.  Wow, what a week that was.  The Shop Girls have really outdone themselves this holiday season.  We're still going strong, with wonderful holiday wares coming in every day.  We even have a new dealer that has joined us, Chris Glynn (some of you know her as Tutti Chic).  Can't wait to show you what she has in her booth, just beautiful!!

An antique hobbie horse greets you at Nancy D.'s booth. 

During the summer, I found a bushel of beads at an Estate Sale.  When I looked closer, I found out that they were vintage rosary beads.  I wasn't sure what the reaction would be, but so far, it has been extremely positive.