Painting a Picture of Springtime...

Our window box Flowers were a bit chilly
this past weekend as they greeted guests on our Opening weekend but what a welcome 
sight they were!


Another glorious job done by 
Cross Creek Nursery in Manlius.
Thanks so much for planting these with
such a lovely selection. And to think 
of the many years we planted them ourselves...

What were we thinking??? 

Color is the magic word this year!
And how could it not make you happy 
and feel good!
Soft...pretty...SPRING!  

Everything awakens
with such Hope..

Fun Spring things to accessorize 
your home.

And fun Spring things to accessorize
 you!

We believe that possibly we have
found the prettiest scarves ever!
I think...no... I know... that we have said
that before....BUT....this 
year it's Really.. Really.. the case...
Every year gets better you know....

Hand painted with Love...
We are so fortunate to have
talented friends and family!
Thanks so much Patty (otherwise known as my very talented hairdresser) for creating
such beauty on these sweet vases...
We just love them!

And these little hand painted glass vases
 are as cute as a button!
Thanks to
Rob's sister Tish who had such fun with these!
They are just sooo darn cute!  

Another sure sign of Spring! 
Look who arrived on our pond...
Do you think they knew it was 
the Springtime Opening
at Old and Everlasting?
Welcome back...but did you have
to bring ALL the kids????

And how could we not include this face...
Greeting visitors as they always have since
we began...Our Goats...
So we say Hello old friends and new
who visited us this past weekend!
It was such a pleasure to see everyone
again...
I have said it before and I'll say it 
once again...
You are the very best friends and customers
in the whole wide world!!!!!  
~ Our Everlasting Thanks...


www.oldandeverlasting.com 

One Word Says it All...

OPEN...
...almost...
Opening Day...March 9th!

COLOR...

ACCESSORIES...

FASHION...

INITIALS...

SPRING...

LOVELY...

HERE
WE
GO!
Oops we cheated just a little...
How about..
THREE WORDS SAYS IT ALL!
See you all very soon!


Old and Everlasting
~SPRINGTIME OPENING~

Friday,March 9th 10-5
Saturday, March 10th 10-5
and Sunday, March 11th 12-5

***HERE WE GO***

Watch your mailbox....

This is what you will be looking for!
It's getting close now....
Opening soon....
It won't be long...
And....
LOOK who will be waiting for you!

A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E
Don't you think?
And they have friends!
maybe even cuter???
If that is possible...
And...they all live in a neat old building
called Old and Everlasting....
And that building is filled to the brim with
the most Amazing selection of Springtime
Home Goods,Flowers, and Women's Clothing
and Accessories!
We sure are excited!!!!!
SO.....Keep your eyes open for this sweet
little postcard to appear in your mailbox soon!
And if you are not on our mailing list we would be happy, happy, happy to include you!
Just contact us thru our website and
we'll take care of that lickety split!
www.oldandeverlasting.com


Returning Soon with more Fabulous Finds...Fun Fashion and Flowers Galore!

Old and Everlasting...defined....

Many times we have been asked
"how did you come up with the name
Old and Everlasting?"
I love that question...
Because the answer has changed 
over the years...
Probably because we have changed....
It started out as a simple answer...
 But as the years have gone by we have 
grown into our name...
It was a name meant to be...
Starting out simple...
Old for antiques and
Everlasting for dried flowers...
that explains it...
but it's turned out to be much much more...
*********




OLD...
When we started, the "old" part was all
about antiques...and it still is... but with more depth now...
We Love old things....
Old windows,doors, shutters....cupboards...
Houses,buildings....
they have a certain charm and warmth that can't
be captured in any other way....
The look of Old...
history....
 character...
the marks of wear tell a special story...
********


EVERLASTING...


this word that signified dried flowers
is full of meaning...
an experience or feeling that
lasts..always positive...
something to take with you... 
everlasting...
timeless...
enduring...
The most important part of this 
business for us is our customers
enjoyment...
 To experience the charm of the old....
while presenting the new....
That's what we are all about...
For we also love the New...
It's Fresh,Colorful and Exciting...
Old and Everlasting.....
A blending of Old and New...
intended to bring Everlasting Joy to all
who walk in and out of our door....
We have grown in to what
we are supposed to be...

 And if we were to wrap a box
and call it Old and Everlasting....
How would we wrap it?
And what would be inside?
It would start out Simple and Plain...
 A Recycled Kraft Box...
Sturdy and Practical...
It would be adorned with pretty ribbons..
all colors,textures and shapes...
A Happy Box...
yes that would be it...
And the inside....
well... one never knows what would be 
inside...
For that is the constant charm...
We do know that it will be filled with all
that we Love and want to share with 
all of you...
And because we are all unique and special people
so will our inventory be...
Something for everyone....
Stay tuned for our Springtime Opening
on March 9th!
And one more thing....
A brand new Old and Everlasting
Website....
Fresh and New for you!


Drum roll please...........

www.oldandeverlasting.com

See you soon Everlasting friends!
We'll be back with a sneak peek of
the store....just a little peek for now...
we sure would not want to spoil the fun...
Opening Day March 9th!

Good Days my friends....

We are announcing a GOOD Day ahead!
an EXTRA EXTRA Good day!
Opening Day at Old and Everlasting
March 9th!
And that got me thinking....

Thinking about what makes a Good Day....
For me...
Creating....
Filling it with work I love....
People I love...and having around me
all things Peaceful and Calm...
Music,Kisses from sweet dogs,
a warm fire, a cozy bathrobe,
a cup of tea..
small pleasures...
my Faith...


The quiet days,the busy days,
the learning days...
the hard days,the easy days....
they really are all Good days aren't they?
For we have been given them so that
we can give back...in whatever way we can...
They are not ours to keep...
only to share...
And so we share...
Our little corner in the world....
We look forward to seeing all our
dear customers and friends soon...
Spring will be hatching soon at
Old and Everlasting....

Our little nest will be plentiful...
and we will so enjoy seeing all of you
once again as we begin our 24th year...
Sweet blessings to you...
Make it a Good Day dear friends!

Speaking of Love....

 I thought I'd share a few Lovely ideas for Valentines Day!
Thinking maybe that someone 
out there might need a little bit of inspiration...



Just a sweet sampling...a few gifts of love...
And do remember...
Although our store is closed right now our
*Online Shopping* is always available
for your convenience.

These sweet tiles and signs
 say just the right thing and
there are more available on our website.
Why not leave a little message of
Love here and there....
why not hide it in a special spot
to be discovered.... 
and when least expected...
there appears a token of Love...

My my... and what do we have here....
A charming silver plated Heart Necklace
inspired by antique
 silverware patterns from the 1800's.
So unique...
and quite lovely...
It's sure to please...
the one that has your heart....

After February comes March...
And that is when we'll be Open again
all decked out in Springtime!
And wait until you see
what we have in store for you
this year...


So how about an
Old and Everlasting Gift Certificate
for a Valentines Day Gift?
Check out our Website
www.oldandeverlasting.com for
other online shopping ideas.
Customer favorites are always available
online and you can be sure that
we will package them up as cute
as can be and off they will go!

OK...finally...Now let's talk about LOVE....February 14th...the day set aside
for Love....

Love makes me think of
Fireworks....sparkle and 
illumination....

And the Ocean at the very same time...

Sparkle..enough to light the sky..
just like the spark that lights the heart...
And the calming Ocean brings
 Peace...Peace and Fireworks all happening
at once....
The miracle of Love...So many different kinds of Love....
Love of Spouse, Family, Friends, a Cherished Pet,Yourself,
and God....
Your world lights up when you have
Love in your heart...
You radiate light and Love in 
everything you do...
and with that brings Peace...

Quotes are like little seeds of wisdom...
plant them and watch yourself grow...

 I am always thankful
when I come across one...
A love lesson...
a reminder....
"We eventually have to Love everyone
and everything because it is all
God. Loving takes no energy at all.
It is what our soul longs for.
It is the opposite that drains us."
~Hans Wilhelm


Happy day of Love to all....

A Thief among us....

Recognize this nose?

Evidence of a crime committed....

Could it be PEARL who has a LONG
history of PILFERING?

It matters not what the item is...
whatever captures her fancy...

One day a Boot!

Next day a Slipper!

The foot ware category seems to be a
favorite.
A SERIOUS problem has developed here...

A purse snatcher!
The worst offense....

Sock Stealer!

She is good at this...a toy
and scarf at the same time!
You see we have All Kinds
of evidence from way back when...
placemats,newspapers,eyeglasses,
etc,etc,etc....

And guilt is written all over her
sweet face...
But how could we possibly
send her off to pay for her crimes 
after all the JOY she has given us...
She is a daily reminder of
what is important in life...
Love,love,love,.....Companionship,living in
the moment,not taking things too
seriously,keeping busy, and enjoying
LIFE
...and whatever it has to offer!
Well, maybe not stealing Miss
Pearl...but it's perfectly OK
in our house....
Because you are Perfectly OK 
in our world!
To all you Dog Lovers out there...
Always remember...


They are you Friends,your Partners,
your Defenders,your Dogs...
You are their Life,their Love,their Leader...
They will be yours Faithful and True to
the last beat of their hearts...
You owe it to them to be  worthy
of such devotion....


The Rev. Billy Graham says it best....
"I think God will have prepared
everything for our perfect Happiness. 
If it takes my dog being there (in Heaven)
I believe he'll be there."


Hugs to all the doggies out there!
We'll be back soon!

Happily Moving Right Along...

It's that time of year when we have a Checklist....
OK where do we start?
First on the list...
Empty our shelves to prepare for our March
reopening.
Refresh and Renew..
That's what we do!
It's our Purpose and Passion....
Shelves empty..Accomplished!!!!

What's next???
Inventory,Taxes, and of course my favorite....
Browsing thru catalogs to see what's new 
for 2012!
Just starting that process...
This pile looks daunting doesn't it...
 piles,piles and more piles...
I believe I am up for the challenge....(-:

Next on the checklist...ATLANTA!
The market of all markets!
We shopped till we dropped...
Well....... not quite but almost.
Mission Accomplished!

Can you spot The Marching Band?  What fun is that!
These colorful and ever so talented characters
march thru the market entertaining us weary folks....
All ages...living their passion..a sight to see! 
Sure does make one smile!
They say this group (quite large in number)  show up unannounced in some
of Atlanta's night spots...
Can you imagine that experience?
Can't help but think they love what they do....

A favorite lovely lady...

I believe this may be why husband Rob enjoys going....
Do you think????

A teeny tiny preview....
Glittery Handbags!
Made in the USA and Looking Good!

A favorite find...
Ordered for Spring....
This one was quietly tucked in my hand by the artist...
A very special lady....
Fly Free
Fly free in your wings
my worries left
Take me home to where You know best
These times that I feel alone
I need only dream of where I need to go
and there You are wrapping love around me
my arms become wings and I fly home to me.

And..this sweet sweet birdie may just be flying
to Cazenovia with all her friends....
It will be awhile...early March I would say....
We'll be ready and waiting for their arrival
along with Oodles and Oodles of wonderful things!
But for now....
We must go back to our Checklist....
Stay on course...
and stay focused on making 
Old and Everlasting.....
Extraordinary!


~"Seek out that particular attribute which
makes you feel most deeply and
vitally alive. Along with that comes
 the inner voice which says, This is the 
real me...and when you have found that
...follow it"
~William James