"Hag Happenings"... still trying to catch up... The "Chicks" Night... lot's going on...

Is it just me, losing a week or so has left me feeling so behind...

do you ever feel like you are never going to catch up?

Gosh... that's me lately. I hate that feeling, a bit overwhelmed but I am

making progress, I think anyways.

Behind on post, not satisfied with this little blog.

Behind telling you about "Chicks Night"....

Behind on pricing inventory that is riding around with me in the Yukon.

Behind on the Village newsletter & calendar that needs to be ready by Friday.

Let's not forget ~ Easter is Sunday... meal plans and preparations.

Decided to take one thing at a time... see what you think~!

New blog wallpaper ~ do you like it?

I'm never this indecisive...

but never got a "right nice"

feeling with the former paper. Tell me, is this new one a keeper?

I love spring time ~ love distressed ~ love "busy bee's"...

Love this image ~ and there was sort of an "Easter Parade" last night.

(image from tiedupmemories site, thank you)

"Chick's Night" ~ We each had to wear a "bonnet"...

So, we were in the home of Ingrid Jayne. Why is it

when I need the camera it's not in my purse...

when I have the camera I forgot to use it....

At Lindsey's Sunday the camera was in the bag I call a "purse"...

never made it out, never a thought...

Last night at Ingrid's do you think I remembered the camera? Heck no.

What is wrong with me...? I need to get this train back on track.

Louisa Elle & Carly Cute ~ they won the prizes for the best bonnets ~ cause they were.

"The Chicks" were creating... a "Precious Moments Ring" ~ not the Precious Moments

you may be thinking of ... these were precious moments to each of us.

Our Children, pets, husband, jobs, places..

whatever ~ each on a separate card on a ring to hold

Precious Memories ~ maybe, would be a better term.

Need to add my pictures... but made 5 cards (front & back) for my ring... will be cute finished and something that we can continually add to.

At Ingrid Jayne's ~ we did our work in her beautiful home filled to the brim...

with collections ~ she has glass jars, vintage matte white pottery, vintage dog planters, buttons, mercury glass that's new & old, cloche's, glass jars, grapes, pretty china pieces,

and more glass jars. This gal loves glass jars. They are so pretty & bright ~some full of treasures, some empty for imagination.

Our meal ~ a great salad to build... one of my all time favorites~ so, I enjoyed the heck out of my salad ~ then sherbet with a Peep for dessert.

I really like those Peep Chicks too... have you tried these sugary sweet

marshmallow type Easter candy ~

it's the shape of a Chick... just for us.

I will do my best to get an invitation back just for pictures... you need to see this amazing Victorian home ~ filled to the brim with the things we adore.

Sometimes, I feel like I spend much time at a desk... not necessarily creating but rather

catching up. When I concentrate thinking of how cute this little gal looks at her desk.

It makes me feel some better about time spent being at mine.

I am never behind, so perhaps that is why I'm finding this so hard ~

I am prompt, present and always ready for the next task. I will be again soon...

or, I'll just be crazed like now ~ trying to get ahead.

Goodness Gracious... Easter is Sunday.

Where does the time go?

Maybe I'm having trouble since our weather has been so cold these past couple days.

Doesn't feel like time for our Easter Celebrations.

Beautiful... That's what I think about on these Special Days.

With so much to be appreciative for ~ Easter will be that day for our family.

Even if it means... little sleep until then.

So grateful that I have my special family to celebrate with... never lose site of

whats important. Even in "catch up" times.

So, tell me.....

Do you like my progress?

New Wallpaper for this little blog....?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? I don't like that feeling...

Are you ready for Easter Sunday?

Post what like 94 or 95... not long before I unveil that giveaway, don't be gone long.

You will want to register.... to win~!

Wanting to be back in the swing ~ have my train back on track... Now.

~ one vintage hag

might be a redneck.... if.... additional "Louisa" pictures

So, I will try to "chat" normal today but "mite get a few redneck slips...sarry".

You might be a redneck if your husband goes to the target to buy a new vaccum

and hunts down an electrical outlet to see how good it did before he

"buys it".... yes he dit.... of course, Italians always have to have it perfect...

wunder what hes doing with me?

More "pitchars" of Louisa's houz...

Sebastian, that is for Ms. Louisa... you're so nosy~!

Super Cute Mercury Glass Vase with

baby's breath... simple and much prettier than the picture.Stuff atop "at fancie frigerator..."

"She's must goes on lots of picnics or she dun hit the bread...."

"Pertie stuff... love me them posies.... "

she has some vintage alarm clocks - so do I, adore those...

"$4 at the "gootwill" ~ lawwwww, girl...... gotta have me one those for 4 dallars"

all that "perty stuff" and she "dun" got her a wood outhouse...

"cute table" but have you er' seen anyones gives ya grass to take home........

we ready gots grass... thanks "Louisa" for letting me take all these "pitchars" ~ "nuff said".

I loved spending time with the "Chicks" whether we'll be rednecks ~

or "snobs" ~ or "just us" ~ I'm game.

These are great talented ladies whom I adore.

Looking forward already to next months get together in "Ingrid Jayne" beautiful home.

Sure hope "Hilda Jean" is back with the group, we been missing her...

To the "Chicks"... you inspire me...~!

"If you want to accomplish anything in life,

you can't just sit back and hope it will happen.

You've got to make it happen."

Next week "Matilda Jane" on Monday, March 9 (10-1)

in my spot at the "village". Stop by to see the new "spring line".

March 16 from 6:30-9 at the "village" our "evening gold buy event"... come sell your 10k or above gold, karat or over precious stones, platinum, sterling silver. Cash on the spot~!

March 17 ~ "Junkin" with some "buds" ~ can't wait

March 21 ~ more "junkin" at Lakewood 400 with "village" dealers. come on...

I'm loving staying "busy" ~ and finding "junk" ~ My favorite~!

Taking the "camera" to work this morning..... going upstairs.... stay tuned.

~one vintage hag

You Might be a Redneck if.... you attend a "Chick Garden Redneck Stampin...Party..."

Well, let me begin by saying that if you have read my blog in the past, you know

that I'm not a "crazy possessed redneck" ~ but one of the "chicks" hosted the

"Redneck Chicks Garden Stampin Party"

at her home on Tuesday night ~ so, read on ~ if you can understand "redneck chat".

For those of you like my friend Karen who is an English Major (no, she ditn't...)

I'm gonna merder the kings englishs.... (yep, she dit...)

Welp, I liked to kilt myself driving over to "Louisa's housz" ~ she lives like in Alperetter...thats way far from er...nota neer nutin..

Wen I got er ~ I liked to passed out.... she be stayin in a manchon~!

I was just bout to keel right over on er sofer... lawww, her old man, Homer and me

went to the same skool....and he dun got the same learnin i den ~ hes a dun muh batter than uz folks den...hez justa ode cuontrys boys all growed up thad Homer...

Louisa's gots all thiz fancie junk eveaware... i dun no wares she gots it all from...must
bes a gootwills thats bein gots da goodz...

i figred she musta has bunch a... plates,
my Mama and em always kep thers in the kichan... fur eatin...
dent wana hert her feelinz so i dent say nuthin...

she musta has had somebody in da familily that steelin....
she gots her junk all loxed up, wif a kez... ya noe...
i hope dem when to preszin...

shoulda noed was in a fancie houz when i saw at barbed wyre tipe diz rak up air...

stuff is ery'ware... she dun hairs her papers hartly put ups. noe wae i'd be hasing my

papers i'd owe out er for em to see...

rund er, we eat cabbags. ain't ever dun no anybodys that hungs em on ther walz.

ifs she ain't got nuttin i wanna ett....... oo, that'd be some them cole slaws, mayb'd I'd be

heping mys sef to some them thare p nutz.

felted write at homz... she had out the redneck chiner ~ ain't evr had none

wif dos fancie dividad sactions....dang~!

she dun had bar-be-que, some stews, fritoe chipz, blackeye pea ~ bout coudn't eat is alls.

then thar waz some coconuts puddins for deeserzt.

i et and et....I was plum full up... up air...

thiz one the cards we be maked.... soe iz... shooda nood waz doin sumpin snazy...

iza bit warried bout Louisa... she dun give us these autograf book, nascar un's ~ she was

veri prod of geeting em for ten cent a piez. pricz tags write air...

ya'll aint gonna bleave this un... she gived us a gif card holdem with nuttin' in its....

wunder wats rong with er?

thin shes make us plaz "derty redneck" ~ i gotta "butt & face" dyrectionals towls for the shaweer... someun tooked it... so it tooked someuns yoohoo's ~

girlz gotta hav sumpin to drank...somebudy gots a redneck water fountin tat

waz eazy to put in... waz a white wattar hose. sur is gladz I dent get dat spam...

Louisa i surz preciat you havin us in wif ya... told "digger" nots to spit hiz dipz n

mya botdal but he den anywys.... sarry bout at...

preciat ya'll lettin mes takez

pitchars... dem sum sure pertie uns...

Iz gotta go on now... butt beleave thad yous shoud be brangin you's fanczi litez to all us

"chicks" nitz...

I have me sum mor pitchars i'll be a puttin on tamarra....

sur did have me sum funs and some laffs over therz at yous houz.

daunt ya'll go tellin herz, me don't tink I cudda stanz to drivzes out air againnnn...

er bodie gots em fanzie pickem up tructs...

and air ain't mucha point duin that ther spellscks ~ websterz nevr did a com cross ennie bridged out hair..

sees ya'lls tamarra...... ~one vintage hagz

Great Saturday at the "Village", Great Sincere Friends & Some Really "crazy" Ones... I'm a "lucky duck"~!

David and I ended our day with dinner and of course, "margaritas"~ with "Mr. & Mrs. Ultimate Perfect Couple" ~have to protect their identity since not everyone will dine with a "hag". We both had "perfect" Saturday's ~ we both "sold a lot". So cause, for celebration with "M/M UPC" ~ Delightful "specialty" dinner (they rate...) ~ Super Company that I monopolized with my "trying Thursday afternoon details" Sorry for the too much gore.... & details... We enjoyed our dinner, "margarita's" and their company immensely. I promise no "profanity" next time and I will listen intently to details about your "weeks". Mr. UPC just started his own company ~ I'm thrilled for them. Mrs. UPC has the memory of an "elephant" she remembers things I told her years ago.... "Perfect" Way to End the "Perfect" Day, We are truly blessed to have this UPC as Friends. I'd say... Looking forward to next time.

Finally, broke my "no sale" streak at the "village" today - happens to the best of us. I claimed Saturday, "my day" ~ just in terms of having a sale and I had a great day ~ "thanks girls..." ~ Thrilled that I sold a Fabulous Vintage Yo Yo Quilt from a Kentucky Shopping Trip ~ A Wonderful Vintage Porch Swing ~ its hung on the ceiling in my spot for a while... it got a new "good home" ~ and many way cool vintage smalls were sold from the "hag" spots today. Yea~! I love selling treasures~!

Gone too soon ~ sometimes our "friends" even the dearest ~ leave us too soon. This is Debbie Atkinson, a dear sweet loving favorite customer ~ who we saw often in our cozy shop ~ she was in last on November 19 with her friend "Becky", another of our dear sweet regular customers & friends. ~ We love these girls, actually, we love all our "sweet customers"~ they are part of the "village friends". Both dear, Both sweet, Both loving, Both dealers at other shops, Both favorites, Both who share their smiles, their stories & both that care about all of us ~ genuinely~! Had the pleasure of seeing "Becky" in the shop Saturday, with her very sweet Husband, Art. ~ her first time back since the tragic death of "Debbie" a week after they shopped with us on "Hags" Holiday Open House Candlelight Night, those nights we share 'freshments,freebies, fellowship and and holiday cheer with all our "sweet customers", Our way to give back for their continued patronage to the "village" ~ a way for us to go "all out" for their shopping enjoyment. Becky ~ We "Miss" Debbie ~ We "Miss" those visits and the many special things we shared with her, we miss her stories & sometimes her tears, we miss our "hugs", we miss her search for the perfect "vintage bluebird china piece" to add to her collection, we miss hearing about her darling Daughter, "Donna" and that precious grand baby ~ "Claire". We miss you and Debbie in for a "junkin jaunt", always accompanied with your laughs & smiles. Becky ~ We are so glad to have you back out and about shopping ~ with us. We look forward to seeing you and Art again, Soon. Pictures we discussed will be sent to you today. Love, ~hag

My Saturday surprise, this "invitation" to our "Chicks Night" at the home of "Louisa Elle" ~ she is our "wild and not so crazy chick" ~ This picture was on the invitation we all received via email ~ I'm in. Can't wait ~ although, it really wasn't necessary for her to show off her "tramp stamp" (who knew...) she should have known we would "show the world wide web". Stay Tuned, I'm sure being in her home on March 3 will be a true delight.

Should I take my camera...?

I'd say in conclusion ~ I'm one "lucky duck" ~ to have friends like these, memories that will never fade and "plans" to do some really special things with my "dear friends". I'm blessed to be apart of this "business of bliss" ~ you surely meet the nicest folks that will be in our "forever's"...." All that and a comment from my favorite Author "Mary Kay Andrews" ~ I've had a Wonderful Week.

Grateful.... ~one vintage hag

my fingers & toes are crossed ~ tonight at 7 Theresa (time worn interiors) draws for her "100th post giveaway" ~ found a lucky penny yesterday ~ maybe, just maybe....

Dinner, "Hags", New Finds, New Friends, Preston....

Finished cleaning, had lunch at Chinese with Nannie & Clayton joined us too. He didn't have class and was off at work so he went to get his Military ID today ~ its official, he'll be leaving in August for Basic Training in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri ~ to learn how to defend this our Great Nation, I'm certainly a Proud Mom! ~ So, I'm back to finish this mornings post blogs ~ give you some news that needs to be shared and finally the definition of what these "Hags" are.

So, we had a great dinner, but during our meal I decided that a few "imaginary names" didn't fit so I revised those this morning so they are more fitting. Our whole "Chicks" group was there, Ingrid Jayne was in rare form and had trouble deciding what to eat, then had trouble locating her keys that had fallen the the bottom of her purse but were hanging on her finger all the while.... Flossie Belle got her straightened out. Ingrid needs a full time keeper. Lots of "wedges" were ordered and enjoyed, some of us shared food so we could try alot - everything at Urban Flats is excellent. Hilda Jean treated us to both dinner and desserts (the Chocolate Fondue's) - we were kind and shared. Yummy! and Thanks Hilda for treating us to dinner! I took the "Chicks" Valentines Cupcakes, made those instead of a cake yesterday so I would have a treat for my friends. ~ Next month we go to the home of Louisa Elle ~ I've been there before and LOVE all her collections, she decorates for others so she has a beautiful place filled to the brim with awesome vintage treasures ~ even a great "Crows Nest" sign. Now, all these "chicks" are bashful so there won't be any pictures, yet.... but someday I will catch one of them in a pose and you will be the first to see.

Now, let me share my latest find for me~ From "The Painted Fern" ~ Jocelyn makes these fabulous
~Hearts cut from the pages of an old French novel placed on burlap and soldered into delightful charms... Yours Forever... ~
My friend & talented dealer, Susan "My Vintage Heart" will be so jealous of my new heart charm & necklace ~ I'll tell her where to send her check, my payment went in the mail today. The Painted Fern also sells at Lakewood 400 an Antique Market venue pretty close to us. I will make going a priority to meet her and to check out the "Chippy's" - some of Theresa's (Time Worn Interiors) friends. You know how much I love Theresa's stuff.

Today, much to my surprise Sweet Repose left a message on my blog about the Gold Canyon candles that I adore. Take a peak at her blog, I'm ready to move to Iowa and live in her darling wonderful precious amazing Pink Cottage. I better go shopping for some coats because its really cold there. http://thefabricofsweetrepose.blogspot.com/ ~ this hag will be "following her to her path of paradise, Iowa". Can't wait to read more she has to share. I'd be honored to call any friend of Theresa's a friend of mine. Got another Sweet Message from Kathy ~ http://countrychintz.blogspot.com/ ~ she is a dear customer of ours at the Village ~ love peaking at her projects on her blog. We're looking forward to seeing you soon, Kathy ~ we'll have the heat on so you can stay warm while you shop! Sure hope Theresa gets her internet service back soon, I adore her blog and her cool stuff!

Now, let me tell you a bit about "Hags" - no, we don't talk about "little pretties", we don't have green or pointed noses, we don't wear hats, we don't have jet black hair but we do cover up our gray. We don't wear pointed shoes and we're basically to old for heels most of the time. We don't have tattered skirts but sometimes I wish I did. We don't ride brooms~ except around our lovely shop. Webster's says that a "hag" is ~ a noun ~Obsolete a female demon or evil spirit a witch; enchantress an ugly, often vicious, old woman~ So let me assure you we aren't obsolete, we don't care for demons or evil spirits (we have those picked up from our shop, another wild story for another day....but I can't wait to share about Mr. Brown....) ~ we are not often vicious, but can be when prevoked~ we aren't "old women" ~yet ~And we are surely not enchantress or ugly. We are the "Good Hags" - you know like Glenda the good witch. We pursue happiness, love vintage treasures, care greatly about the dealers at Vintage Village, Why we are promoters of the "coziest shop around" , we love shopping for junk, we love selling treasures, we love our valued customers, we love Vintage Village! We are fondly called the "Hags" by many (let me assure you we have been called much worse....). So my best guess is that we are just the opposite of what old Mr. Webster refers to as a "hag". Stop by the Village one day and maybe just maybe you will get to meet a "Hag" in person!

Now, let me end on a sad note ~ One of our sweet dealers, Wren has a special needs Grandson, his name is Preston. He and his sister, Kinsey went for checkups at the Dr. on Monday, Preston began having seizures and was rushed to Scottish Rite Children's Hospital in Atlanta. Thank goodness they were close at their Dr's office. He has been there ever since ~ this is the update I got from Wren this afternoon~
" got home last night to no electricity. Came on about 3:00 AM. BBBrrr cold... almost went to Taryn's. Monday night Preston's temp went up again and he had another seizure. He is also having trouble breathing. They have him on a machine to help him breath.... something like a C Pak.... They did a cat scan and lung x-rays, and bunches of tests, but can not find what is causing his temp to flare or the seizures. Doctor said he will be on seizure meds for the rest of his life. Taryn (Preston's Precious Mom) has not slept since Sunday night.
There are many things that are SURE about Preston ~ he has a loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister that care deeply about him. He has our Good Lord watching over him and the knowledge of the Dr's at one of the Best Childrens Hospitals around ~ I've only had the pleasure of meeting Preston once and he is a darling little boy, with an adorable smile ~ I sure he gets to go home real soon and rest in his own bed. We are thinking about all of you.....

More soon ~ one vintage hag

I'm off today ~ "Chicks Group Dinner Out Tonight"...

So, its my day off. What do you do when you have a day off? Today, is suppose to be David's day off too, and I thought we could do a little "junkin" - its been awhile since we were our together on the "hunt". He has a much different eye that I do so it makes for fun shopping ~ but his friend at work is out sick so David is working on his day off. So, I decided to get caught up on the dreaded paperwork...... yuk! Catch up at home, that will be fun and maybe make a cake. David was giving me a hard time this morning ~ he said "your off today, and you are making a cake?" - Sure I am and guess who will be the first to dig in? ~ David!~

Now, tonight my "Chicks Card Group" decided to have a Dinner Night Out, usually we take turns going to each others houses, which is way cool ~ cause, this group has great homes packed with ideas and loaded with their collections ~ but, tonight we will have dinner out together. This group of wild & sometimes crazy girls are a bit camera shy, but I will do my best to get some pics tonight. Because they say they are shy, I decided to change their names ~ protect the innocense ~ so here goes.

Meet my not so imaginary girlfriends ~ "the crazy chicks"~ with their new names....

• "Sadie Mae" ~ very talented but has her very definite opinions.
• "Julia Ann" ~ the most sincere of our group of gals.
• "Louisa Elle" ~ our genuine friend, she doesn't have any habits....
• "Ingrid Jayne" ~ Has trouble keeping up with her belongins ~the craziest of our group.
• "Katherine Gay" ~ has the cutest smile, makes you think she is up to something...
• "Carly Que" ~ the best handwriting of our group, what a cute gal.
• "Flossie Belle" ~ the coordinator of our group, she is quite orderly.
• "Hilda Jean" ~ the financial wizard, she balances our books.
• "Lou Ellen" ~ the founder of the "chicks night out" ~ she keeps us in line.

All of these names really fit you "chicks" - can you figure out who you are in the group?

It's time for dinner out so we are going to Urban Flats at the Avenue in Snellville ~ have you ever eaten there? Wonderful wheat flatbreads garnished with a variety of toppings, my favorite, Turkey~Pear~& Brie. Yum! With the best wedge salad with wasabi dressing! I'll bring my appetite because this place is worth going hungry too. They also feature one of my favorite desserts ! Chocolate Fondue ~ with pound cake, marshmellows, strawberrys, pineapple for dipping. Maybe one or two of the girls will want to share, its enough for 3.

Hopefully, David and I will have some time this weekend for "junkin" - maybe Sunday. He needs some new but vintage treasures for the "village" ~ but we just haven't had the time lately.

Off, to make the most of my day off & that cake to bake!

fondly, ~a vintage hag