Holiday Market!



Photos from around the new shop!

I have been so busy with the new shop I have neglected my blog - that tends to happen often though:)

 

Besides painting I spruced up the front of the building with some potted rosemary topiaries and a sign that says, "come & take a peek"!

 

we have two separate windows at the new shop!

 

Or fitting room!! 

Yes, we decided our customers needed a fitting room - no more trying on in a tiny bathroom!!

 

 

I created these clothing hooks from vintage hooks and books!

 

More pics to come!

Xo Traci

 



Life is not a rehersal!

Living the life I want has meant making some big changes.

Lately I have realized that if I want to do what I love and live the life I want, change was needed!

 

 I have been a special education teacher as well as a shop owner for the past 5 years.  Life has been crazy busy with two full time jobs!  At times it was exhausting (but of course rewarding).  Well, I am no longer teaching and am now putting all of my time into my shop!  It was a very bitter sweet decision.

 

But that's not all of the exciting news!

The biggest LEAP...

 

 

Whimsy is moving locations -YIPPY:)  I am so excited!!

 

I have out grown my shop and have been in need of space...

Clothing - A dressing room please!!

Furniture - Bedrooms, dining rooms and MORE!

Bridal - Office and viewing of some of the rentals!

Etsy - storage for all of my items!

 

I'll be updating you with photos of the progress:)

We are buying the building which means we get to do ANYTHING we want!!

I LOVE it and I hope you will also:)

 

217 Liberty Street (just around the corner from my current shop)

I am going to stay open at my current location until I am ready to move to the new shop.

 

 

The shop is beautiful!  If you know me, you know I am a perfectionist though!

Flooring - I want all matching and for it to look vintage so out it goes and in with new hand scraped barn wood!  I thought I was going to need to tear down wainscoting and chair rail (not my look) but the renters took it to use!  It has a beautiful tin ceiling, but does have some drop ceiling that I think I can hide.  I am making the office area smaller to allow for more sales floor - with the HUGE basement I have so much storage.  We'll be doing a TON of painting so it will have a similar look to my current shop.

 

This will be my bridal and event room!  We also have a back entrance with parking!

 

View of the front entrance.

 

We did have some cleaning in the basement - yuck!!

 

Please make sure you watch for exciting updates:)

Xox Traci

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Arrivals

I've had tons of customers ask for me to sell my clothing online.  I've been working on an online shop - until then I thought I could list some of the new clothing that arrives.  You are always welcome to call to place an order we ship daily because we sell on etsy.  815.513.5600

Take a look!!

 

Lace Tunic in persimmon or green $44.00

 

Coral Lace Dress $38.50

Wear over leggings or alone

 

Cream Lace Belted Top $28.00

 Striped Layered Top in Taupe or Grey $30.00

The two pieces can be worn separate

 Seamed Button Dress in Grey or Taupe $30.00

Wear over leggings or alone

 Grey Lace Dress $42.00

Wear over skinny

 Striped Top in Mint, Grey and Cream $30.00

 Black Lace Top $48.00

Cami not included

 

Black Lace Vest  $30.00

 Crochet Lace Black Dress $45.00

 Grey Lace Top 38.00

 Black Plaid Scarf  $22.00

 

 

Black and White Wedding

Black and white weddings are very classic and elegant.  To add a bit of uniqueness to this wedding we used paper flowers and feathers!  I just love how it turned out!

 

Have a great weekend!

XO Traci