Post 87... "Going Up"... the "village" is with each new day.

"You can easily judge the character of a man

by how he treats those who can do nothing for him."-James D. Miles

With each new day, opportunities are presented to each of us. We make a choice to accept those gifts or move ahead without advance in our lives. At the "village" ~ we always "Welcome" new... "Going Up" Opportunities that are so freely presented each and every new day. Monday was one of those days for sure. Our April has started a little early ~ with big bangs.

New additions, expansions, better choices and with every day ~ "new friends".

Monday especially, but actually everyday at the "village". We are "going up". The bar raised a bit higher with new spaces, new dealers, bigger choices and better opportunity.

Welcome... "The Charm House" ~ Yvette Shumate Adams to the "village". oh, la la. What beautiful additions to our "big picture" ~ she's already part of our family ~
we needed this "artist"

Yes, there are beautiful creations and "Charming Finds"....

This big basket full of "treasures" is part of what "The Charm House" will

offer ~ she is so generous with her instructions ~ make what she does ~ she will even show you how and give you "list" for making projects. This basket holds the "kit" for her darling nest. Come get one and try your hand at creating. What Fun~!

Game on.... check out her "shoe" created to hold her business cards. Wow~ just Wow~!

The addition of "new talent" always ups our game ~ makes everyone step it up ~ cool.

goodness... i loved these ~ a darling bundle of "love letters" complete with beautiful brown ribbons and a terrific vintage brooch on top ~ they came home with ~hag. Precious for our bedroom. "The Charm House" first sale at the "village" ~ got a hug for that... I will cherish this new find ~ very happy that Yvette joined us for some fun in selling at~

"Vintage Village"

hag 2 helped the "nook" that's mine~ grow a bit on Sunday ~ can't wait to get the remainder

of the shelves out and begin filling up this new bigger spot.

Boy, the ceiling is empty... gotta get busy, I do. Love having a partner that's "handy" with her power tools ~ she makes everything stand up straight.

SSCC ~ that's Shanna and Christy grew ~ a new corner bigger spot.

Love it girls...keep bringing stuff til your new spot is packed out. You Go Girls...

The spot they started in smaller... but cozy. Pretty Mustard Colored Walls ~ oh, but it's already spoken for ~ another new dealer for the "village" coming in April. Yea~!

Gotta act fast when there is an open spot ~ we fill it fast. Can't wait to see what will be in this "cozy space" very soon.

Do you see "Whimsy" on the ladder already painting away.

This charming little cottage will be "The Shack Out Back" soon, very soon.

The "Shack Pack" is on a mission ~ they are ready to fill it up.

More shopping for us... and you too. Piggy talking on the phone ~ but not

for long ~ she had a long list to finish today.

We'll be seeing this "truck" often at the "Shack" ~ already full with the base of their

new for them ~ vintage glass cabinet display ~ this baby will hold a ton of "treasures" once placed and filled

in the "Shack" ~ can't wait to see.

See, opportunities ~ expansions ~ growth ~ new dealers & friends ~ that is what makes the

world go round for us. You never get a second chance at the opportunities ~ "gifts" you are offered each day. For the "hags" ~ at the "village" ~ we cherish each one.

Each day a little different ~ but all packed with friends, finds ~ fascination.

Come Shop, You'll be happy you did.

Now, I took over 50 pictures ~ the "village" is looking awesome.

Will share some of those with you tomorrow ~ for sure.

Time is drawing near ~ post 87 ~ I have an exciting giveaway for 100~th post ~ don't stay away too long ~ you might just get a "sneak peak".

Glad to be back ~ working, finding & posting.... ~one vintage hag

New Wallpaper...? What do you think? Heard From Stacey today... More "village" Pics from Monday

Okay, so a new look for "spring" ~ do you like my new wallpaper?

It's growing on me, If you happened to peak in a little earlier,

it was changed 30 times... but I landed on this one and think it's me...?

I do adore Roses & Taupe, so there you go.

Got something exciting in my mailbox today...

my first "Stacey" letter~! I was thrilled. I've gotten many emails

to this point but not a letter in an envelope...

She sent pictures of her "pooches" they are all... to cute~!

Especially, Coco whom she rescued.

I got pictures of the place she lives, pictures of the place she works...

and, yes Stacey the "key west salad" looks amazing... wishing I was closer to have that for

dinner... It's called "Bay Coast Coffee Market",

think I need to take a trip to Clear Water.

I got a free "muffin" coupon... bet that would be worth the trip.

& I got a two page typed letter.

I will have to look them up online and send some "coffee money".. that sounds good~!

Now, Stacey - I know you peak in so let me go ahead and tell you... you need to find out

Where "Airtran" flies that's close to you, "Aunt Hag" is treating for a round trip ticket for

"you" ~ Lindsey needs your help at her wedding. You will be there,

only without the long drive.... so ask off at work from July 9 to 12

and I will have you back on a plane for work the 13Th of July...

I love you... Surprise~!

Now, have I mentioned we have "Chocolate Eggs" at the "village" ~

Thanks Lew, I love them~! But have to stay away,

won't be able to fit in my "mother of the bride" dress...

Too cute, little framed vintage chick postcard. Its looking more and more like

Spring & Easter everyday...

Whimsy (that'd be Rjk) ~ has redone her spot. Looks pretty, she does

amazing windows too... they can even go outside ~ just don't use Windex on them.

I love the one with the geraniums.

Kl's spot looks great since her recent re-do ~ but there Is room for "much more".

Dari is ready for St. Patty's Day with these darling "glitter clovers" ~ stunning~!

I told you I like Roses... this is a great book on Antique Roses~!

Mag has quite a few lovely vintage Easter items.

Although new ~ this chick hit my hot button~! And, Only $4.00.

Bling... Tlw has added some "glitter" ~ really cute "spring sign"~!

Where are all your lovely chandeliers...?

oh, that's right you sold all but one~!

Get shopping with Mr. Tlw....I know he adores that.

Chicks, chicks... all sorts of chicks ~ some great vintage "chicks".

Come and get them... you need some~!

and, those tasty... little marshmallow Easter candies... have you had them?

hag has a great 2 pane old window ~ actually there are 2 ~ $12 each.

fox has a great black table & 4 chairs...tell your breakfast room ~here we come...

lbi ~ these Easter ephemera cards are the best...

and I love the lime green flower frogs. want one?

no,cute cute cute chick~ its not candy ~ but don't tell Lindsey ~

she will want to add to her Easter Basket ~ Mvh~!

Piggy ~ now that's a project. A great old rocker, with new fabric ~

ready for an afternoon with the staple gun.

mvh... did you get that cool "cafe sign" on your buying trip too?

treats for our "Matilda Jane" customers....

cinnamon clusters & minis from "chick-fil-a". Yum~!

told you a bit about the "hoot" ~ Lt this morning... she is a mess~ but I adore her.

Honored to have you and Vickie back at the "village"~

wasn't ever the same without you.

Now, that Matilda Jane little sweater is kinda cute with your "snazzy dress"~!

Yes, Shanna she is going to try that one on next... "Matilda Jane" has the cutest stuff.

Not much for women but wait til you see my new

Linen Ruffle Pants. Part of my Spring/Summer costumes for the "village".


Always up for a "grand time" ~ well come see us.

"The Charm House" is coming soon ~ how bout that.

It will be good to see her ~ after all these years.

Maybe Friday, so I'll have my camera.

Off to do some cleaning... found out my Aunt Judy & Uncle John

from Huntersville, North Carolina will be here Friday

afternoon... I've got a bunch to do before then.

see you soon... ~one vintage hag

quick post... on the way to the "village" ~ more later and maybe a new wallpaper for Spring~!

Took tons of new "village" pictures on Monday ~ will share all of those

and introduce you to some more "dealers" later today. Working with

"My Vintage Heart" who is the boss today --- I can't be late,

she will be upset with me... a bit obsessive that one is, but I love her

to pieces.

My friend, "Elsa" ~ helps me in many ways...

Shanna & Christy are the SSCC's ~ fairly new to the shop

but love these girls... they add new "energy".

Yes, Rhonda is back with a vengeance... she is a "hoot"~!

Nancy, funny girl ~ what are you doing? You look stunned...

Celia ~ another talented "village dealer" ~ helping with "snacks..."

We have "ducks" ~ quack quack... more about these "cuties" later...

So, for today... I'm off to the "village" until 2~ish... a few errands then home

to do some "catching up"...

I will do some better "introductions" of all these girls and share more new

shop photo's a bit later on.

I think that maybe it's time for some "fresh spring" wallpaper on the "blog".

You know, I'm always changing things up...so wait til you see what I have in mind.

Sure hope you like it...

until then... ~one vintage hag

Meet Stacey... My "Adorable", Energetic, Motivated, Sweetheart...I Love You ~ Stacey~!

This morning... Its my pleasure to introduce you to my

"Adorable", Energetic, Motivated, "Sweetheart" ~ My Niece ~ "Stacey".

Although for many years, Stacey together with my Sister, Kathy and her brother Brandon

have lived not so close to the rest of us. Kathy didn't care for the traffic and

hub bub of our little town, the town we grew up in. Because, this is where my "parents" were, because this is where I raised my Children and because this is where my business is...

I have always wanted to stay close.

Here, with everyone that means so much to me and my family.

Not intentional at all, not ever intended but Stacey and her family were far away... too far to stay close. Time to make up for lost time, now...

She is "adorable" ~ she has a drive for life that I wish everyone could.

It's only been recently that I have or should I say "we have" rekindled a relationship ~

one that means the world to me ~ to my family~!

"Stacey" needs someone to "love on her" ~ she deserves that "all the time"~!

So, if you are a parent like me. You will relate very well to this story.

Our children grow up in a flash ~ and then, they leave our "nest".

Left only to wonder ~ "have I taught them all they need to know", "will they be okay in this big world", "what if they stray", "what will I do without them".

I believe that as Parents we all wonder these things & more.

Stacey, being no different than any other child. Grew up, graduated from High School

where she had been a popular cheerleader ~ stayed rather close to home attending

North Georgia Technical College. Where she could come home in a hop, skip and a jump.

Then, the dreaded "she meets a guy..." oh, no... life will never the the same.

I'm sure as a Parent, like me... you've been there. I would like to think that I handled it a bit different, but in truth ~ I probably didn't. The one thing that I can tell you without any doubt, is that I have never turned my back on my Children. I've always been a support factor in each of their lives... like it or not, "their lives".

So, this "cutie" grown now... meets the "guy". Likes him a lot, actually "loves him". And, so their story begins. I'll leave out all the "dating" and "you knows" ~ they have been together for a while now. So, guess what happens next... after working together in a restaurant that "Brett" owned... they get a great "job opportunity" for both of them... Oh, but its in "Clear Water, Florida"~ a long way from home. They go and look, they find housing, they move their things & their "pooches" ~ they begin what promises to be a new life, full of opportunity. But her "Mom", my Sister ~ Kathy ~ doesn't like her being so far away, there are other things she doesn't like as well but I won't bore you with that.

Well guess what... that happens sometimes. I'm sure that I won't "like" Clayton being in

Missouri for over 24 weeks either... but if our Children thrive and love life and make a way for themselves... isn't that the ultimate goal?

I believe these quotes... to live by in this one shot at life ~

“For all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: 'It might have been.”

"If you believe in yourself, things are possible."

So, alone with her "dreams" and "hopes" ~ she is making her way in Clear Water, Florida.

She ask nobody for anything, ever. She just lives her life the best way she knows how.

With no hesitations, little doubts... she has a great "new job" in Marketing for a Coffee House... better than ours here, they actually offer good food with their coffee.

She is getting to watch "spring training baseball games" ~ you know the Atlanta Braves & all those teams.. She is living in a really nice resort area. She is getting a "tan" ~(right, Stacey...). All that, offered in a "great new job"...

She is living her life ~ making her way ~ making adult choices...

I must say, I'm very proud of my "precious niece" ~ I have been writing her "corny letters" with all those clip arts and goofy stuff ~ Moms come up with... I've been mailing her random stuff, you know...like a "pop tart" for the "pop tart" she is, that I love... admit it, you've done fun stuff like that too.

I've been emailing ~ because in my heart of hearts ~ I believe that

she is "okay" ~ she is "going to do great" ~ she is "making the most of her life" and she has

to be the one in charge of her own destiny.

Further, I believe... that Our Good Lord isn't going to help those

that don't help themselves...

So Stacey, "You Go Girl" ~ you make you way. You make your choices. It's your life to do with as you think best. And, I think this is "best".

We've all been told that the best life lessons are the ones we "learn".

Stacey, I'm very proud that you are "learning" and taking chances and "growing yourself" ~

into what I wish & hope & pray is a "Remarkable Lady" some day.

You are too young for that now, but I would love to say

"I knew her when...." ~ or "that's my Niece".

"Time stays long enough for anyone who will use it."

How cute is he? This is O'Ryan ~ Brett's Son.

Oh, yea.. now I know what the real problem is..

No, that's not true... I thank Our Good Lord ~ every day I'm given for sending David to me ~ and to Our Children.

What's wrong with the influence of this remarkable young lady ~ on this darling child.

I say "nothing". We wouldn't be where we are in this great life without him...

Stacey ~ your influence on O'Ryan wouldn't either...

So, today a dedication to a "Girly" that makes me proud. I admire your

determination, your drive for life, your energy, your steadfastness.

Gosh, Stacey...

that's many great characteristics for someone as young as you are.

You keep being "you" and keep trying hard...

you will become someone great sooner

than you may think.

Guess, you are "stuck" with "Aunt Hag" ~ her corny letters, smiley emails, "chicken" mascot...

and don't forget the random packages that will continue to come your way...

maybe, next a "sand bucket" ~ for a sweet gal that doesn't need a

"red nose"... trust me, when I tell you "it will be loaded with cool beach essentials".

My wish for you "Stacey" ~ a long ~loving, adorable, fulfilling, productive, rewarding, joyful, nurturing, beneficial & happy ~ "Stacey" life ~

you deserve all that & more.

I'll always be here for you~!

I love you... ~ one vintage hag

p.s. ~ a "song for you" ~ the second one, I can't take "Clayton's favorite" off yet ~ its the first one. "What the world needs now..." just for you~!

Its a Wonderful World...

I'm sure like I do you receive lots of emails with video's to watch ~ well most of the time they aren't that great. but, today "Nannie" sent me a keeper.

I will do my best to upload this video of your viewing pleasure ~ and, I will add this song to my playlist ~ a favorite that I forgot. So, its worth the peak but you may want to click to turn off my music at the bottom first.

enjoy~!

~one vintage hag

So, all that said and I tried hard, hear is the link for you to look for yourself, I have no idea how to upload video with real player. tell me if you know....thanks...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rooyt3ptNco&feature=email

Reward for myself ~ catching up on paperwork ~ get a blog break...

Thrilled to have some "new followers" ~ (thanks Theresa...)

Love this verse, "The Painted Nest" ~ enjoyed peaking in on your blog too.

“We are but birds of passage ….
and must build our nests
out of what materials we can find” Lady Wilson ~ Poetess 1889

New follower(s) ~ "The Painted Nest" & “Artsy Fartsy”
Yea~ Thanks so much for following me around….

“TPN” You don’t live very far away, do you have a shop we could come visit?

“AF” ~ Do you do any antique markets or shops?

Could you recommend some great places for us to come shop?

Can't wait to hear back from each of you... ~hag

Only on "break" ~ have to finish my paperwork today - for sure. I have until 8 p.m. ~ its David's long day at the dealership. Yes, taxes too & I hate numbers.... but I love this blog. Look at some of the photo's I smiled at today.

Thought about Debbie A. today ~ sure miss her~! I know you do too "Becki".

One of my favorite pictures of her, she always loved "birds".

"My Vintage Heart" our next road trip needs to include a trip to this "Pink Chateau" in Iowa, how far is that? We can meet "Sweet Repose" ~ stay in this "beauty" and have breakfast catered in, with a diet coke in a bottle ~ just for you. Hear the "junkin" is to die for ~!

The "little white guy" is watching every move I make ~ I bet he would tell his "daddy" if I goofed off today, boy goofing off would be fun. Instead, digging into paperwork ~ one stack at a time. You will be proud when I'm caught up....

"Lew" ~ If only I had a place for this little "charmer..." love the pink..

wonder what "Ratso's" pretty kitty "Roux" is watching today?

kinda feel like this little squirrel holding "dem" ~ when doing my paperwork, my
least favorite chore. Wonder, what "hag 2" would charge to do mine? She's up at 5 a.m. punching numbers on her calculator.... not me~!

Love it when my "mom" is home ~ I'm just chilling while she works ~ on the office floor.

She says she working on "taxes" ~ wonder what that means?.... Hope she will have some money left for my "chow" & those little treats I like... Great to see you so much today "mom".... xo, ~sebastian

more later, have to come up with more creativity....

~one vintage hag