So long 2011... HELLO 2012

So long 2011...

Hard to believe we've said goodbye to another year. Always cause for reflections and resolutions for the year ahead. Some of our favorites pictured here we will always look forward to once again.

As we ready the Village with a fresh new look to welcome in 2012. Routines seem to be back in place and schedules have resumed with the hopes of productive, profitable, healthy, bliss filled months to come.

Lovers of all things old it's a welcome addition to see charming old china smitten with roses, silver plate trays with that perfect worn patina and a few pieces of furniture sure to brighten an room now blah with the packing up of the glitz and glitter of the holidays gone by.

Oooo-la-la's... always fun to bring on a new look to cherish

So happy that quad plate is still amongst customer favorites. If it could tell a stories of the many years its been around I'm sure we'd all be fascinated for hours.

Looking back to a few FAVORITES of 2011 ~ Country Living Fair in Atlanta was surely amongst the top of our list. Was great to visit with "The Tattered Cat", "The Painted Fern", "My Vintage Heart", "Sassy Trash" and others... marvel at the talent and creativity these ladies are blessed with.

We'll look forward to seeing these fabulous dealers and meeting new favorites this fall when the fair returns to Atlanta.

The much anticipated "Hag's Holiday Open House" still resonates in the forefront of our minds.

Such magical evenings of candlelight shopping chock full of vintage holiday wares, the best customers ever enjoying these evenings full of 'freshments and cider selecting perfect presents. Hardly able to believe the stops pulled out by our group of talented dealers. Every year tops the past... makes me wonder what this years event will hold.

When all is said and done... still enjoying each other and sharing laughs.

Thankful for the start of a brand new year... "Keeping the Cheer here!"

"The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours--it is an amazing journey--and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins." Bob Moawad

We look forward to creating new memories with all of you in this new year and are grateful for those shared as we bid farwell to 2011!

only the best...

♥ one vintage hag

We have our "Blue Christmas" Winner(s)...

Last Friday Cathy Graf's name was drawn from the "hag hat" as the first winner of a signed copy of Mary Kay Andrews "Blue Christmas" book giveaway from entries off our Facebook Fan page.

A bit of a delay in the blog drawing with my apologies - "Nannie Hag" my sweet Mother has a broken bone in her back and was admitted to the hospital Monday... her surgery is today so our fingers, toes are crossed for a "Merry" outcome.

We have a WINNER of the second signed copy

Susan Wallace

Congratulations SUSAN!

If you will send a private email to the "hags" with your mailing address we will ship your book right away!

Wishing you all a "Blue Christmas" filled to the brim with Merry!

♥ one vintage hag

Christmas Traditions with a Christmas Book Giveaway

Having spent the last couple days baking holiday treats, making grocery list for our 27th Christmas Brunch,wrapping gifts for under the tree and packaging up special baubles for dear friends I've thought a lot about Christmas Traditions that each family shares. Along with all the normals we share- precious time with friends, hustle and bustle of shopping, the hectic days spent at Vintage Village, I also cherish cozy time spent with a good holiday book.

An all time favorite is from Atlanta author Mary Kay Andrews. Her Savannah Blues, Savannah Breeze and Blue Christmas novels are a story line all too familiar to the life any junker lives.

This makes the 6th Christmas that I've enjoyed "Blue Christmas" so, I'm guessing that too is now to be considered a sweet "hag" holiday tradition.

It's the week before Christmas, and antiques dealer Weezie Foley is in a frenzy to garnish her shop for the Savannah historical district decorating contest, which she intends to win. But suddenly things start to go missing from her display, and there seems to be a mysterious midnight visitor to her shop.
Still, Weezie has high hopes for the holiday—maybe in the form of an engagement ring from her chef boyfriend. But Daniel, always moody at the holidays, seems more distant than usual. Throw in Weezie's decidedly odd family, a 1950s Christmas-tree pin, and even a little help from the King himself (Elvis, that is), and maybe there will be a pocketful of miracles for Weezie this Christmas Eve.

Thrilled to hear from Meg at Tandem Literary who graciously sent Vintage Village signed copies of this "hag" favorite. Just like Weezie... it's the week before Christmas and we have one copy left to GIVEAWAY! Leave a quick comment here on why you'd like to add this darling book to your holiday traditions and we'll select a winner December 20 and ship it to them quick!

Thank you Meg for the books.

Thank you Mary Kay Andrews for this favorite story!

Merriest Christmas!

jingles...

♥ one vintage hag

"I'll be HOME for Christmas!"

Perhaps because so much of this year has been spent in hospitals, doctors offices and with appointments for this "hag" and her family this year. Every day is SPECIAL... but, Christmas time being extra special with the anticipation of time spent at HOME. There truly is, no place like home!

Sprinkles of the holidays are complete... now, just the best parts remain. Wrapping, baking, family, food & festivities!

"Hags" aren't all about brooms to ride, warts on noses or pointed black hats... they actually enjoy the twinkle of lights, patina of crusty wares, even the shine of mercury glass and old fashioned glass glitter. Vintage Annalee's & old well loved bottle brush trees, So, just a few glances to share around this "hags" holiday home.

I love this little Annalee Drummer Boy ~ an oldie but goodie nestled amongst a rabbits foot fern and bowl brimming with vintage mercury glass ornaments. Once there were enough older Annalee's to fill a 10 foot flocked tree, with a much smaller abode currently we've only kept our absolute favorites to frost necessary corners or complete holiday vignettes.

This "hags" collection of matte white pottery and old alarm clocks has been packed away to make room for "Mr. Hag's" Christmas in the City village. There's Yankee Stadium, Tavern on the Green, Rockefeller Center,

even Architectural Antiques Shop with little columns and salvage baubles you might find in the real antique store where many of my days are spent. Two family room wall shelves make up the villages home for the holidays above the happenings of holiday gatherings.

Brrr... and even a modest little collection of Snowmen. So cheery and neat... all but one who melted into a pretty bowl look forward each year to being part of the holiday festivities.

"Home for the Holidays" the perfect GIFT!

Our wish this holiday season is peace, happiness, health and of course much cheer with family & friends.

Sure hope your holiday season is filled with the same!

"jingles"...

♥ one vintage hag

We love Christmas time and Thank you for your patronage during Small Business Saturday & beyond.

Holiday Seasons are so much fun. We're so glad to have a Valued Customer base that adores Holidays as much as we do. Our "halls are still decked" in mica, lights, glitter & charm. This year has been good to all of us in the pursuit of Vintage Christmas wares. Tons to select from at Vintage Village even with the tons that have already been purchased.

Small Business Saturday was a BIG HIT. We value your continued patronage to our Small Business whether on a Special Saturday with Hot Apple Cider or any other day of the year.

Grateful that so many choose to "Keep the Cheer Here"

A few fresh pictures to share of current offerings around the Village.

White is so refreshing and bright especially with the sparkle of clear lights.

"Visions of Sugarplums" will surely dance in your head in this magical spot upstairs. Complete with a life size Barbie and half pint bed. Brings out the little girl in us all.

This darling flocked tree adorned with Vintage photos, old baubles and white lights is stunning.

"Tis the Season" for festive cheer ~ we've even got gold glitter signs perfect for added sparkle.

A collector of vintage Christmas lighting ~ Jonathan has a huge tree in his spot filled to the brim with old flocked, vintage glass ornaments and even a few jewel brites.

Several vintage blow molds are still fresh for the pickin' ~ this darling old candle is my favorite of this year selections.

Loving these magical days of Christmas!

We hope you are too.

♥ Your friends @ Vintage Village

Fabulous Fun Frosted Festivty Record Breaking in 2011~!

Each year the Annual Hags' Holiday Open House is the kickoff to our shopping season at

Vintage Village. This year was no exception with record breaking sales, turnout, tickets.

Our customers are SIMPLY THE BEST!

Just a few photos of this years festivities for you to enjoy.

We treasure time spent with full aisles assisting all with holiday purchases whether for themselves of gift giving. 'Freshments, freebies were enjoyed by all during the frosted candlelight festivities.

Surely a favorite event filled to the brim with hustle and bustle!

Our dear friend Dari from "Need This Antiques" shared some great photos she took while she shopped - more of those to come soon! Thanks a million Dari.

As is always the favored sentiment "Time with Friends" ~ we cherish each year.

Our talented dealers work so hard for this event each year and your presence makes it all worthwhile.

Vintage Village is grateful for your continued patronage.

Thanks so much for sharing in our holiday season!

♥ one vintage hag

You're Invited to our Annual "Vintage Hags" Holiday Open House

Fabulous, Fun filled, Festive, Frolic, Frosting, Freebies & of course, 'Freshments

It's our Annual "Vintage Hags Holiday Open House"

and you're invited!

November 16 & 17, 2011

we'll be closed until 6 p.m. when we open until 10 p.m. for Magical Shopping by Candlelight.

November 18 & 19 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Instead of "10 Lords a Leaping" today at the Village "no dealers are creeping" the countdown is on.

Fresh Vintage Seasonal Wares, New charming gift finds
Shop while you enjoy home baked 'freshments & hot apple cider ~ freebies in each dealers spot


and daily door prizes so print off this post to register

"It's the most wonderful time of the year"

We're looking forward to seeing you for our Frosted Fun filled Festivities.

Fa-la-la-la-la!