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So that He may increase

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It isn't a popular thing to take your business out of the spotlight, to promote yourself less.  But sometimes the spotlight shifts. 
You may have noticed that our open-air boutique hasn't been at all the usual Spring markets.  There were lots of factors that led to the decision of taking a season off.  Those of you that have known us for the last couple of years, you know what a grueling schedule it has been.  Although it was our complete joy to make a living doing what we love, keeping up inventory and being at an event every weekend is exhausting.  Our children are at ages that have us running in every direction.  

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But, truth be told, I might have continued pushing the limit, piling the responsibilities on - even though I knew my time was stretched thin, my health was beginning to fail, our family was stressed.  Isn't it funny how we can push ourselves beyond what is good for us and sometimes not even realize it?   And because I AM that dense at times - God intervened.

About six weeks ago God put two lovely children in our home (yep, in addition to the 4 we already have).  Nothing says "screeching halt" like having a new baby and a new teenager.  But God knew exactly what I needed so that I could let go of our crazy work schedule.  Without a doubt it's still crazy around here - a different kind of crazy but crazy good! 

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And although one is leaving and one is staying, our family has grown immeasurably.  We are thankful for the new children and extended family that we get to be part of.  And I am thankful for being rescued yet again from the schedule I imposed upon myself. We are all kinds of tangled up and busy but we are also settling into a new way of life.  So while it may seem that we are out of the spotlight, we know that we must decrease so that He may increase.

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Flower "vases" for our picnic area at the Vintage Market.
Vintage Prom Dresses for the windows.

The vintage story wall is almost done.

The vintage wedding corner will be packed.

Amazing vendors with vintage, handmade and re-purposed items.
I can't wait!!

In Bloom

 Our house is all aflutter with the anticipation of The Vintage Market!
We are creating and fluffing and project-ing (just ask Steve, he'll tell you that's a real word!).
Lots of handmade items for Spring.


We've decided to add a little blossom shop out back with creative floral wreaths, dried lavender and take-home seasonal flowers.

The Vintage Market is officially blooming!
Save the date - Come visit us - April 19th - 20th

Magnolia Pearl Giveaway!

 Yes, two complete outfits!

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And while you're there, go look at my dream houses.
Three of them.
When will a chance like this come up again?!
Whomever you are, person lucky enough to buy Robin & John's ranch, please know that I will forever be jealous of you and maybe even a little mad at you for living in my wonderland.  So if we pass cross paths someday at some glorious market, just know that I will be shooting darts of envy at your back!

...in a Wish-I-Was-You, loving kind of way - of course.

Spring 2013 Vintage Market

Shop the house, the porches, the yard and our sweet garden chapel!

That's right, we're clearing out the house again and getting ready for the Vintage Market!
We loved having the event at our home last Spring.  It was unique and kind of lovely in the setting of the historic district.  And busy!  Goodness.  We were humbled by how many of you came to visit us.  It was inspiring to spend two days with such fun and talented vendors too.  Steve and I knew that we wanted to do the event here again but we weren't sure if the City was going to allow it, considering how HUGE it was last year.

I've been waiting to announce it officially until we had jumped through all the city/zoning/permit hoops but last week our petition was approved!  I'm so excited to create a whole new look for this Spring (Steve is getting tired just from the mention of all my ideas) and make this event even bigger than last Spring.   I'll post peeks of our projects as we go.  And we already have an amazing list of vendors!  (openings are limited - only a couple spots left- but if you are in the area and are interested in being a vendor, contact us or visit the website for an application.) We are going to fill this old farmhouse with cool handmade and vintage stuff!  I can't wait!!

 SAVE THE DATE - April 19th - 20th, 9:00 - 4:00.
Visit our website for more information including directions, nearby shoppes, restaurants & accommodations, photos and vendor info.

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