LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Feb 9, 2012, 1:20 pm
Every part of your home deserves a great outfit. When it comes to windows, the perfect pair of drapes can do just the trick.   Drapes are the refining,  finishing touch to a room- often times the one element that makes a space feel complete. They are also highly functional, which makes them a gre...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Feb 4, 2012, 1:13 am
ONLY TWO days left to take advantage of the great deals offered at the Shoppe this weekend! Sale price $4.49 - $6.49 Remember you can also shop around the clock at our Online store. We look forward to seeing you there!
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Feb 3, 2012, 12:06 am
Wow!  Thank you for the surprise heavy turnout for a Thursday at a February show!  We never saw it coming this morning! Loads and loads of treasures were toted and loaded into waiting vehicles!  But, there's still plenty more treasures to be had and the clearance room is open this month too......
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 26, 2012, 9:42 am
With the past few days being filled with rain, I find myself dreaming of all things light and bright….inspirations that bring me closer to the joys of spring. Your Farmhouse Friday submissions continue to amaze me and renew my appreciation for creative design. Remember, we will be open for First...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 23, 2012, 8:51 am
Color schemes come in and they go out.  Experts in the industry make predictions for the upcoming hot trendy colors of the year.But, just as it is with the 5 fashion basics, there is one color scheme that never goes out of style..... BLACK AND WHITEWhether it's in the bedroom...the living room.....
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 21, 2012, 8:42 pm
We’re growing by leaps and bounds and 2012 has some pretty amazing things on the horizon!  So, I am on the hunt for an intern/personal assistant, something I should have done long before now. I’m hopeful that one of you reading may know just the right person, or perhaps it may be you. This ...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 19, 2012, 1:01 am
Hubby and I spent all last week in Atlanta buying for the Shoppe, so I slated the bedroom makeover from our Farmhouse on Main to post during our absence.   When we returned home, I was surprised by the near 100 comments and totally blown away by the Pinterest action our little farmhouse...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 13, 2012, 1:54 am
 We're taking our sweet time with our little farmhouse. Hubster and I completed this guest bedroom a few months ago, but I had to find time to shoot photos and edit them before I could share it with you.  However, I am making up for it now......this is a LONG post, so get ready! Okay, let me ...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 10, 2012, 10:47 pm
When I was 11, I worked doing various small jobs and chores, saving my money until I had enough to buy a book.  It was the first book that I ever bought for myself and I can still remember how excited I was on the day that I had saved the $9.60 to buy it.  The title of the book..... “The Big ...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 7, 2012, 5:33 pm
 I'd like to share one of the most thoughtful Christmas gifts I received this year. My darling friend Sharon gave me an amazing Daily Devotional titled, Jesus Calling, written by missionary Sarah Young.  For most of my young adult life I used a Daily Devotional, but in recent years, it’s so...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 5, 2012, 1:01 am
Over the past few weeks I’ve scored some pretty amazing things at some cool new hunting spots.  Most are for the Spring transformation of the Shoppe that is just around the corner.  But a few…..a small few….. will never make it further than the Farmhouse on Main. :-) Case in point….By fa...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 4, 2012, 11:00 pm
You may remember it was just a couple weeks ago that I featured Angela, Parisienne Farmgirl, in my Featured Farmhouse segment.  In the article, Angela teased us with upcoming exciting news to be announced after the first of the year.  What a lil stinker! Her big news?....The announcement of h...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 2, 2012, 8:53 pm
This was such a sweet show with visits from so many dear friends that it keeps me mindful of the thing I love the most about this business.....our customers/friends!  It was through, and thanks to, several excited customers and Canton vendors sharing with us, that we found out that we are feat...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jan 1, 2012, 9:11 pm
Without a doubt, no exceptions, 2011 has been the best year ever for the Shoppe and for us personally.  So many wonderful events and milestones took place this past year that it's hard to name them all, but I hope you will indulge me as I reflect on a few of the highlights..... Things such as ou...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Dec 29, 2011, 3:50 pm
The holidays, lots of projects,  and time with family and friends is keeping me happily busy these days.  I do love this time of year, but I'm behind on many things including the blog.  So, we will resume Farmhouse Fridays on January 6th when life returns to some normality. :-))Meanwhile,  I'...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Dec 29, 2011, 10:04 am
Two important reminders.... One.....it's time for Canton First Monday.  And two..... it's January. If you shop with us then you know exactly what those two things mean.... BIG SALE!Join us this First Monday for BIG SAVINGS... 50% OFF all remaining Christmas 50% OFF winter clothing & head wraps 20...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Oct 27, 2011, 10:21 am
We're a dozen posts into our weekly Farmhouse Friday gatherings, and it just keeps getting better and better!  Last weeks links were jam packed full of inspiration. Whether you were looking for examples of Farmhouse architecture, farmhouse decorating, or farmhouse cooking, there was something for e...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Oct 20, 2011, 10:30 am
You may remember from my previous post, while appearing on the Nate Berkus show Maya Angelou said, "When people plant flowers in window boxes it means they are claiming their space."  Isn't that a lovely sentiment?In keeping with that, Hubster built me a simple window box that I filled with pre...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Oct 13, 2011, 12:46 pm
Farmhouse style.  It can be many things to many people.  And, just as with cottage, coastal, modern, or any other style of decorating, it can take endless directions.  Our homes are personal, as is our interpretation of style. Over the past couple of weeks, we've had several projects and repairs...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Oct 6, 2011, 10:32 am
Welcome to the debut of "Featured Farmhouse". This is the first of many farmhouses to come through this ongoing monthly segment that you will find right here at LaurieAnna's Vintage Home. I will be "traveling" all over the globe seeking out farmhouse-styled homes to showcase. So if you love the ...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Sep 30, 2011, 5:51 am
Next week, I will be back to sharing about our sweet little Farmhouse on Main.  But, as the past couple weeks have found me nesting at the shoppe while we prepared it for the Holiday Season,  I hope you'll indulge me just a bit this week as I share a little farmhouse love from my other home....
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Sep 26, 2011, 10:08 am
Can someone please tell me, where has this month gone?  Canton First Monday is almost upon us and boy do we have some wonderful things in store!  The Shoppe has been transformed with Christmas decor, and many other great new arrivals.   And, let me tell you......it is stuffed to maximum capa...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Sep 23, 2011, 10:30 am
The real life of a Shoppe-owner.  My days are busy, and they are very, very long during this time of year. Postively no complaining, I love all of it.  But, it does come with challenges.Most nights I come home incredibly tired. And creatively drained. I need recharging-I need inspiring- And,...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Sep 19, 2011, 10:04 am
Spend an hour browsing Craigslist, a quick trip to Houston, a little cash, and what do you get? This....Take a little wood, a little burlap and paint, lots of enthusiastic participation, and what do you get? This!This was one of the many surprises waiting for customers during our Fall Preview Par...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Sep 16, 2011, 12:00 am
Once a month, my precious friend and clothing designer, Sharon Young, and I try to have a girl's day out.  When I showed up at her home this week, she surprised me with a housewarming gift for our Farmhouse.  Look at this fantastic antique wooden decoy.  Sharon collects these and said she'd ne...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Sep 13, 2011, 8:46 pm
Things at the Farmhouse are progressing right along.  We picked a room and started playing.  First room up for a makeover?  The front bedroom.  We chose it because it already has painted woodwork. Can you tell we're putting that off as long as possible? :-) Before we began painting, hubster w...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Sep 8, 2011, 10:57 am
After that amazing show you gave us (post and photos coming soon), and these wonderful 70 degree evenings, we spent a few days off at the Farmhouse on Main. During that time, we officially laid claim to the front porch....now we can say this sweet place is ours! Porches are such an important part...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Sep 3, 2011, 10:31 am
Thank you so much for the tremendous turnout on Thursday and Friday!  On Thursday morning, we were flabbergasted by the large crowd waiting to get in when we opened the curtains.  You make us so happy....over and over again!  The Shoppe preparation and this glorious show have absorbed every s...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Aug 30, 2011, 1:29 pm
Since our last show, I’ve filled and displayed 31 cabinets, created 7 overwhelmingly stocked tablescapes, dressed 9 beds, decorated 5 mantles, 33 accent tables, and 1 vintage teardrop camper. Yes, you did read camper.....and yes, it is inside the Shoppe! Wait until you see....lots more to come a...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Aug 26, 2011, 10:38 am
Yes, I know, I'm late with Farmhouse Friday, so goes the story of my life this month!  We've been busy busy bees getting the Shoppe ready for the Fall Preview that takes place in less than a week.  Good grief....it's almost here!    Lots of long days (and nights) but I couldn't be more please...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Aug 18, 2011, 11:00 am
Farmhouse.  Is it just a word we use to define the style of a house?  Or, is it something more? When I hear the word, it's not just a house that I see, it's the life in the house that I feel.  That simple beautiful word triggers some of the sweetest thoughts....Clean sheets drying on the clo...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Aug 11, 2011, 2:23 pm
Thanks for all the wonderful Farmhouse inspiration!  You inspired me so much in fact, that beginning in September, I will be featuring a Farmhouse of the Month. Doesn't that sound like fun? So, if you have a farmhouse, or know of someone with a farmhouse, that would make a great feature, pl...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Aug 5, 2011, 9:32 am
Thank you for joining me!  If you've been reading my blog for a while then you already know that we recently purchased an 1894 Farmhouse.  Our new place is the inspiration for this blog segment that is dedicated to all things related to Farmhouse Living. I've been sharing snippets of our new s...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Aug 3, 2011, 5:11 am
Crazy wonderful! Record setting heat and record setting sales don't often collide in the same sentence, but they sure did for us this show!This First Monday was a whirlwind and in no way the "sleeper" show that is typical for August.  I keep thinking at some point the growth of the business w...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 29, 2011, 7:26 pm
Alright my friends, you amazed me with 202 comments for the giveback!  That's a record in itself for us! Thank you for visiting the facebook page and reading the blog....it means so much.And now, without further ado, the winner is  Number 34 Lori Lucas Congratulations Lori!  Email me at sales@l...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 27, 2011, 7:22 am
Given my current emotional state of Farmhouse love, and given the large number of posts headed your way about Farmhouse DIY projects, I've decided to begin a blog segment dedicated to Farmhouse Living! Beginning next week, every Friday I will feature something about Farmhouse Living.  But, it's...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 26, 2011, 3:10 am
Yes, it's certainly true that if you visit the Shoppes on our little strip you will find some pretty cool home and fashion baubles.  But, we have some other adornments of the furry persuasion that are pretty durn cute too! This is Moe, you will find him next door to us at Willows at Home. He's...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 25, 2011, 2:26 am
Okay my friends, I have an inside scoop for you.  My dear and incredibly talented friend, Sharon Young, who is the owner/designer for the Sharon Young clothing line is hosting a huge Ladies Designer Brand Warehouse Sale  They only do this once a year so it's big!  I was fortunate enough to get a...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 22, 2011, 6:13 pm
Thank you so much for all the encouraging and supportive emails about our new place!  And, for sharing in our excitement!  It won't be long until we are up to our elbows in projects that I will be sharing with you every step of the way, and I have a couple more posts with before photos coming...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 18, 2011, 1:01 am
Our vintage home has been inspiring me in more ways than one these days.  I've been thinking about these old houses and how through all the changes, all the progress, all the turmoil, they remain a constant. Think about it.... There is such an honesty to a vintage home.They don’t put on airs....
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 15, 2011, 12:12 am
Oh boy did you ever tickle me with all your comments in the previous post!  You "get" exactly where I'm planning to take this place! :-)) As a designer, shoppe owner, antique dealer, extreme DIYer, and vintage home junkie extraordinaire, I couldn't have found a more perfect home had I looked for a...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 11, 2011, 10:15 am
Thank you so much for all the lovely comments about our new place.  You surprised me with your excitement and enthusiasm about this project.  Excitement was shared not only through comments, but volumes of emails too!  Thank you for that! It's no surprise that I love the place, but I didn't expec...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 9, 2011, 12:59 pm
Well, not moved in, but we now have physical possession of the house!  So, we spent a lot of time getting acquainted with our new place today.Me with a camera, and hubster with a tape measure and graph paper. We were almost giddy newlyweds as we discussed and planned the space and the many possib...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 5, 2011, 1:30 am
Home Sweet HomeThank you so much for all the sweet comments in my previous post about our new farmhouse. It made me smile that so many of you "get" the addiction to vintage homes and that I'm not alone. Cass's comment hit the nail on the head when she shared,"Old houses -- you either "get" them or...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jul 3, 2011, 8:09 pm
Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful July show, the best one yet for us!  One of the perks of the summer shows is the opportunity to visit and chat with our guests.  This month, we were honored to have the amazingly talented women of Raised in Cotton in the Shoppe!  Carol Spinski, De...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jun 30, 2011, 7:46 pm
If you guessed that we purchased another vintage home with endless projects, you are correct! When I registered my business name 7 years ago, it wasn't randomly chosen.  Vintage wasn't the cool buzz word it has become in recent years, I chose it because it had personal meaning for me. You see,...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jun 29, 2011, 8:47 pm
We bought a house!  This deal has been in the works for quite a while, but I didn't want to share until we had successfully navigated the closing hooplah. It's now official!   I'm in love and can't wait to share it with you! For over a year we went back and forth on what we wanted to buy.  Did...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jun 28, 2011, 7:58 pm
Get ready, it's time to shop! Grab those wallets and get ready to head to Canton!  Don't give that Texas heat a second thought, if you're shopping with us you'll never be in it! And, although our Shoppe will be cool, the deals will be hot! Check out our July show specials! Mercury Candlesticks T...
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LaurieAnna posted an article on LaurieAnna's Vintage Home - Jun 27, 2011, 11:45 am
I’ve been keeping a secret .... a very "hard to keep" secret.  We’ve been watching the market. Searching....and searching….and searching For something very specific. We all know it’s not the best time to be selling a house. But, it’s a Jim Dandy of a time to be buying one! Getting...
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