GREAT WEEKEND...

WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND! Dick, Gannon and I took off Saturday morning and headed to the Breckenridge Promise Of Spring show. I was so excited to get there! Gan was still pretty tired, so he snuggled up with Rosie in the back seat and they both had a little snooze. The show was great, filled to the brim with prims! We picked up a few little goodies and inquired about getting into the show. I'm so keeping my fingers crossed!

We saw the most amazing sight! For miles and miles there were these HUGE windmills. Absolutely spectacular! We couldn't believe how far they went.
After leaving Breckenridge, we drove up to visit Sandy at Morning Glory Mercantile in Houghton Lake. I never leave there without quite a few cute things. I'll have to take a picture of my favorite later and share with you.
From Houghton Lake, we drove over to our Little House and spent the next two nights. Gan and Dick did some fishing (no luck) and I putzed and cooked. It was so nice to sweep off the deck, be able to set outside some, and just spend some quality time at our favorite place.
We came home yesterday afternoon and went to dinner to celebrate Chad and Kim's birthdays. We have had a tradition for YEARS to go with Kim's parents (Jim and Sharon) and Mom joined us too. Good food was had by all!
It's almost a wrap that our Funky Tennessee Artist will be at the shop June 9 for our downtown Holly antique show. I'll let you know for sure once all the plans are in place. I LOVE her handmades and I'm sure you will too.
Now it's time to get creative and get moving. Easter is about over with and it will be time to change things up a bit next week. Hope you all have a wonderful afternoon.
Until next time...

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND...

TGIF! Yup, Bonnie is going to be holding down the fort (shop) tomorrow while Dick, Gannon and I head to the Breckenridge show. I'm SOOOO excited! I haven't been in a few years and I can't wait to see everything. I'm hoping to run into some of our blogging friends and customers up there. Isn't the anticipation of a great show part of the fun? Prims, prims, prims! It doesn't get any better than that! Maybe we'll see each other there!

Our big old Tobias bunny is at the front of the shop to greet you as you come in. He just wanted me to let you know that we are continuing our 30% off Easter and 10% storewide sale for the weekend. You guessed it, that means there will be changes to the shop right after Easter. Let's see. Garden? Patriotic? What will it be?

After leaving the Breckenridge show, we are going to head up to the Little House for the rest of the weekend. HOORAY! There's no place I'd rather go. When we walk in the door, it's like that little place just wraps it's arms around us. We loaded up on movies, going to stop to get baby backs, and who the heck cares what the weather does? Dick and Gannon might do a little fishing, I want to play house for awhile and MAYBE we'll venture over to Houghton Lake to visit Sandy at Morning Glory Mercantile. I just know I'm ready to go have fun with two of my favorite guys.
By the way, there's a chance that our Funky Tennessee Artist might be at the shop June 9 (the downtown Holly antique show) to do an artist's signing. Be watching for more details.
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend and we'll talk again next week.
Until next time...

PAPERWORK DAY...

Good evening friends. Just wanted to pop in and let you know that I added quite a few dolls to our selling blog http://hollyhillsprimwares.blogspot.com/ for you to check out. Just let me know if you see anything you're interested in.
Today was paperwork day at the shop. We have been so busy that I haven't had much time to go through everything. Well, today was the day! We have decided to do a show in Tawas, Mi on Memorial Day Weekend and others that I will be announcing soon. This will be a fun new endeavor for Dick and I.
Don't forget, all of our Easter goodies are on sale at the shop. Time to get ready for the next change! Let see, what will it be? Maybe gardening? Maybe patriotic? You'll just have to wait and check us out soon.
Have a great evening and we'll talk again soon.
Until next time...

SALE...

Good morning prim pals! What a great weekend! Our open house was a blast, we met so many new customers, ate too much, and just had some plain old fun. If you didn't get a chance to come over, Dick and I decided to run some specials through this Friday. All Easter will be 30% off and everything else in the shop will be 10% off - including furniture. We have a very few bunnies left by The Funky Tennessee Artist and this is your chance to get one at a great price!
I was so "pooped" that I slept on the couch almost all day yesterday - but it was just what the doctor ordered. This weekend we are heading up to our Little House to see how spring is treating her. I can't wait to do some tweeking up there.
We will be adding lots of goodies to our selling blog this week, so keep watching. Just type in http://hollyhillsprimwares.blogspot.com/ and it should take you right to us!
Well girls, since I wasted the whole day yesterday, guess I better get moving and get some things done before I open the shop back up tomorrow.
Have a great day!
Until next time...

SPRINGTHYME IN THE VILLAGE - DAY ONE...

Good evening friends! Dick and I would like to thank our great customers for making the first day of our Springthyme In The Village open house a success and let you know we are looking forward to one more day of fun and festivities.
This was a special day for me. Cindy and her husband Gary, from Cynthia Lee Designs blog, came to the shop from Ohio with their two adorable little Yorkies. Cindy and I have been blogging for about 3 years with each other and we finally got to meet! What a nice treat!
It is so much fun to see people that we haven't seen in awhile too. Another favorite customer is Kris from Adrian, MI. She always puts a smile on our faces when she comes in. Talk about a great gal! Just wish I would have gotten a picture.

Thank you Cindy and Gary for making the drive to Michigan!

After the open house, we were invited to some friends for dinner - and what a dinner it was! Barb and Dennis had a beautiful strawberry salad, twice baked potatoes, corn on the cob, steak on the grill, and this gorgeous apple pie with ice cream. Dick about had to roll me home! What a great way to top off such a fun day.

I almost forgot to with our daughter-in-law Kim a happy birthday yesterday. Kim is the one standing behind my mom. We were so blessed when Chad brought Kim to our family, she is just a joy. A lot of you have met her mom, Sharon, that works at the shop on Sundays. We love you Kim and "Happy Birthday".
If you didn't get a chance to make it to the open house today, there's still tomorrow. We will be open from 10-5 and there are still lots of goodies to be found. We are going to put all the bunnies and chicks on sale for the last day of the open house, so it's a great time to finish up your Easter/spring decorating. Hope to see you then.
Well friends, time for this old gal to get some sleep. Hope all of you have a Sunday filled with peace.
Until next time...

ANOTHER FUN DAY...

It just doesn't get any better than having a customer pick up a custom piece of furniture and seeing them this happy! Dick built this custom vanity for Jennifer and Mike's new bathroom and it turned out so beautiful. When they came to pick it up tonight, she was just beeming!

Just picture this with two vessel sinks on top and two mirrors over the pegs. It will be stunning in their prim bathroom redo. He is also painting the tank cover and seat for their pull-chain toilet to match.

It has chunky pegs all the way across the back for hanging her favorite accessories.

It also has a "toothbrush" drawer and two doors on the front. She promised that we could take pictures when it was all installed. Thank you Jennifer and Mike!
DON'T FORGET: SPRINGTHYME IN THE VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE, tomorrow and Sunday (March 24 and 25) from 10-5 each day. We got some great munchies and Zanie Janie will be selling three different kinds of soups. We have little thank you gifts for the first 12 purchasers - plus door prize drawings throughout the weekend.
For you rug hookers, we are starting to get some kits and misc. supplies in for your hooking needs. Stay tuned, more will be added on a regular basis.
You also won't believe the new crow items that are ready for the open house. Sandy made up the cutest "crow pies", Sue did up more "hooked" crows on springs and Sara did the most amazing glass crow magnets. They are all fantastic!
Hope to see you all tomorrow or Sunday for some fun-filled days at Holly Hills Primitives.
Until next time...

MORE FURNITURE...

Another fun day at Holly Hills Primitives! Our rug hooking class meets on Wednesday afternoons and it is so much fun and we have such a nice group of gals. Our instructor, Sue, is fabulous!
We are getting more furniture in for our Springtime In The Village Open House this weekend and just thought I'd share a few pieces. This red cupboard is to die for! I want to bring it home SOOOO bad! It's an oldie with square nails, big planks for shelves and double doors. The paint job is fantastic!

For you folks that like blue, it doesn't get much better than this little blue, beadboard cupboard. The inside is very unique with one shelf across and two small shelves on each side.

Need a bench for your porch? This mustard bench is just the perfect spot to set your plants or your bottom on!

And this little mustard table is also a unique piece. The top is made from an old door on a table base with a drawer.

See the keyhole from the door on the top?
Be sure to save some time this weekend to do a little spring shopping. The first 12 purchasers will receive a little free thank you gift. We will have springtime yummies and a door prize. Zanie Janie's Simply Coffee will be selling homemade soups and special beverages right next door! Come have some fun with us!
Until next time...