Spring opening 2013!

MARCH 1st!  

A very good day! (-:
Are you ready for HAPPY colors
 and PRETTY flowers???
And are you ready for LOVELY Clothing
 and FUN Accessories???
Well we certainly are!

It's official!!!
Old and Everlasting reopens for 2013
on Friday, March 1st!  


With great pleasure we begin
our 25th Birthday Year, and 
we happily
introduce SPRING 2013!
Shall we begin?

A burst of Springtime color will
greet you as you enter our door.
Color makes us Happy...
Color makes us Smile...
Color says that Spring will be
here in a little while...
(hold on to that thought  (-:)

New colors and patterns from Spartina 449...
Dreamy...aren't they...

Spartina Handbags,Scarves and Jewelry
make their 2013 debut in March!!!

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And speaking of Scarves...
We most certainly have a lovely collection 
this SPRING...
just a peek now...

Oh my goodness....there's LOT'S more
all still arriving at our door...
So don't forget to save the date...
MARCH 1st,2013 will be worth the wait...

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We really best be on our way...
until we meet another day...
So many things to say and do...
and this year we think it's all 
about YOU!
We'll be back soon 
our Wonderful,Awesome,Fun,
and Most Appreciated Customers!

2013...A very special year...

Old and Everlasting turns 25 years old
 this year!
How to celebrate...
What to do...
A Party...Hoopla...
Fireworks...
Nope...even better!
Instead we will be celebrating...
All Year Long!

There will be...
Lots of Memories...
Surprises...Treats...and
even more fabulous goods to fill the store...
All for YOU!
Because that's what it's all about...
thanking YOU, our most wonderful customers!
The W-H-O-L-E year we will be
dreaming up ways to thank you all
for 25 years.
It's much more fun to celebrate all year
long don't you think????
We are just back from Market inspired
and excited to start our year!
Our shopping cart is full..full...full...
So we'll start with SPRING and go from there!
We say so long for now because it's
time to work...work...work...
and think...think...think...
of fun ways to say
Thank you...
bye for now
Old and Everlasting friends...
March is just around the corner
and we'll be back soon with
our Springtime reopening date!

  

Two Words...

 Two words to start our year...

Where do we begin to Thank you for
24 years?
 How do we find other words 
that say the same thing but
 in a way BIGGER way?
We've searched and searched...
notes on papers...
thoughts jotted down...
It was taking too much time...
So here we are saying a plain
and simple
Thank You...

We simply want to say
Thank you...
for helping us build this little business
into something that has lasted 24 years!
Wow!!!  
So on we go to 25 years with much 
anticipation
and excitement...
We look forward to filling the store
with things that you will enjoy!
And that's the very best part!
Sharing it with all with you...
Our Wonderful Customers!
And may we share with you 
two more words?



Think Spring!

Think it...dream it...plan for it...
It will be here before you know it...
and so will we!
We'll be back in the swing of Spring in 
 early March....all set to go...
all set to begin our 25th year celebration!
And that's because of you!
So we close with a simple
Thank you...
and a request that you check back 
with us 
every now and then...
We'll be busy over the next two months
making Old and Everlasting even better
than before...
We can hardly wait...
Stay warm and cozy dear friends...
We'll be back soon with sneak peeks
and more...

And that's what Christmas is all about....

Just around the corner....

It was so real...

My Dream...

And there was my Mom....

sleeping...

I woke her... asking questions...

And I did not understand anything that

 she told me...

So I kept asking...

Getting more and more confused 

by her answers...

and then she told me...

I'll be going just around the corner...

Just around the corner...

I understood that clearly...

and then I awoke...

knowing that she IS just around the corner...

I know that she is here...

just around the corner...

because I need her to be...

And that is my never ending gift...

It is a JOY that I carry in my heart this

Holiday Season....

And I wonder why this dream came...

A gentle reminder perhaps...

A reminder that our loved ones are always
here...in our hearts...in our being...
That in itself is the greatest gift of all...
So be assured that amidst the hustle and
bustle of the Holiday Season we all
have everyone and everything we need 
with us...every minute of each day...
Even if we can't touch them...
they will touch our hearts...
Just BELIEVE...

Shopping for Candles?

It's that time of year for the romance
of candles...
Our selection includes...
Pillars, Jars,Tapers...
Bayberry,Beeswax and Soy...
Scented,Unscented and lovely to see...
All American Made and available
at Old and Everlasting...
Holiday Store Hours...
Open~ Wednesday thru Saturday 10-4
and Sunday 12-4 thru December 23rd.

Wishing you all a Holiday Season
filled with Light and Love...

The History of Bayberry Candles...

"A Bayberry candle, burned to the socket,

puts luck in the home, food in the larder,

and gold in the pocket"

Legend has it that a gifted bayberry 

candle will bring Good Luck

 and Good Fortune to those

who receive it. 

Now a little history for you...

 Colonial women began the tradition

 of boiling the berries of the bayberry

 bush only to discover a sweet

smelling wax with a long clean burn.

One pound of Bayberry wax requires 15 

pounds of bayberries, so these  

candles were only burned on

 special occasions in colonial times.

And so the tradition began of gifting these

candles at Christmas time...

Because it was an extremely time 

consuming and difficult process  

 it became less and less popular

 over the years.

Until 1926....

 Mabel Kimball Baker is recognized 

as reviving this lost art  

 by starting a very successful

candle business which began in her kitchen.

And so the symbol of the 

Bayberry Candle

lived on...

Folklore for you....

~Many Christians believe that the light of

the Bayberry Candle will welcome the

Christ child in to their homes. 

~According to colonial folklore 

sweethearts who are separated at

 Christmas should light a 

Bayberry Candle and be reunited by the

candle's gentle aroma.

Old and Everlasting carries a quality

line of American made Bayberry Scented

candles available in a box of two 

complete with good luck poem.

A traditional Holiday fragrance 

for all to enjoy this Christmas Season....

Silent Thanks...

Sharing another's thankful words

and adding our own....

 Friendship,Faith and Love...so thankful...

Grace...
Quiet times and newly found Wisdom...

Sunshine...Clouds...
Doggies,Kitties, and Goats...

Loyal Customers and Inspiration from them...
Thankful for learning and growing...
and for the little lessons in life...
thankful for happy memories...

and for Angels on Earth and in Heaven
that are put in our path to help us...
look for them...they are there...

We Give Thanks from our Hearts...

And we give Everlasting Thanks for this
SILENT video to remind us all...

Where did you get those Glasses?????

Where did you get those glasses?...a
question I would hear often when 
wearing a pair of eye bobs
 that I had purchased
several months earlier.

And I would say... they are eye bobs!
And what are eye bobs?
It's a line of super cool reading glasses
that we have been hemming and hawing
about carrying at the store.
Well the hemming and hawing is over
because they are happily
sitting on a shelf at
Old and Everlasting... waiting
for that fashion minded customer to
walk by and say "my these
are handsome glasses"...

Eye bobs are made with Optical Quality frames 
from top grade Italian plastics.
Flexible hinges, high quality lenses, and
Style and Quality that far exceed other readers.
These frames can even be fitted with 
your own prescription lenses by your Optician.
Imagine having that option....  

Oprah loves them...

And we think you will too!
After all when it's time to wear 
reading glasses why not have fun 
 with it!
Our colorful shipment has just arrived!

Come find a pair that matches your 
personality...
Sassy,Studious,Silly
or very Savvy!
Either way it's a win win.
The Quality is exceptional and
the Styles are delightful!
Hope to SEE you soon!
O-O

Smitten with SPARTINA 449

After waiting...
And waiting...
And waiting...

Our Spartina handbags have finally arrived!
And worth the wait it was!
The Styles,Colors,and Patterns in the
fall collection are
Spectacular!
Let us introduce you to
SPARTINA 449...
A name that comes from the native marsh
 grasses that grace the shore of
 Daufuskie Island, South Carolina.
This wonderful handbag line was
inspired by the island, and a portion
 of the proceeds are being contributed 
 to this islands culture and preservation.

What would be the perfect words to describe
 this 100%
Linen and Leather Handbag and 
Accessory line...
Let's start with Stunning...
Take a look at the colors...

Smart color combinations and patterns
 in delightfully durable linen, protected
 with a water and stain resistant coating.

Now that's SMART!

A SASSY black and creme might just fit the bill!

STYLISH Wallets,Wristlets
and Coin Purses...

SPLENDID Spartina Scarves...

SHELVES filled with Spartina...
Oh what a lovely sight...
Stunning,Smart,Sassy,Splendid,
Stylish and Spectacular!
Well now that sure does cover it.


Why not Stroll over and see our newly
arrived collection of Spartina sometime
Soon...
It's SPARTINA Season at
Old and Everlasting!
 www.oldandeverlasting.com

New Kids on the Block...

OK so here is what's going on...
Mom and Dad have been talking and planning
about who they wanted to live in 
the barn with me and Sophie...
Plans have changed and I guess 
the two little girls Lilly and Loretta have
gone to live someplace else...
Darn!!! I heard they were really sweet
 girls, and I was very excited about
 the whole thing.
They told Sophie and I that sometimes
in life plans change...
So they showed up Monday with some new
friends for us...
I guess Mom's and Dad's know best about things like this and I think they were right!
They are really pretty cool friends...
would you like to meet them?
But we have to tell you the whole story first...

As Hemingway says our new arrivals are
very special...
Sometimes you have to look far and wide for
the perfect match...
and sometimes matches are made in Heaven...
Well that is what happened with Hemingway
and that is also what happened with our 
new friends...

Our first new friend lived in Connecticut...
someone for Sophie we thought...
She is "three" years old and absolutely 
GORGEOUS...
Her first family has the same last name
as we do...
there were so many connections here...
so we listened....
and she was ours...

Her name is Trio...
an unique name given by her first family...
Trio meaning "three"... is a very special
number for all of us...
The plan was to meet in Massachusetts...
Tailgate to tailgate...
white truck to white truck...
 the transfer was made...
She was a good girl....

Come on Sweet Trio...
Just a few more steps...

Trio in the Toyota!

Next stop...back to New York State...
and look who was waiting for us...
Miniature Ponies...
They were so gentle and tame...
These beautiful creatures are used as Therapy animals...

Another greeter...her name is Phoebe...
ahhh...life is good for Phoebe...
how could this face not make you 
Smile????

Our second little addition...
at that point a name had not been decided upon...
we had some thoughts but nothing seemed
quite right...
Time to get in the truck to head home...
it was a long drive...
over the hills and through the valleys...

and then we arrived...
We're home everybody!

Is this where we're going to live?

Here she is....and Her name is Helen...
A 3 month old Nubian named
after "Mom"
 the name was just right because she 
has a white patch on her head that looks like
a butterfly heart...
So many butterflies have been in our path
in the most unexpected places since we 
lost Mom...
So Helen she was...

And beautiful Trio...
we call her Happy Trio...
she is so Graceful and quiet...
Trio is a Nubian/Oberhasli mix.
The best of two breeds...
and meant to be here...

Their first encounter...
meeting someone new is always
interesting....

Hemingway being Hemingway...
He WILL be the king of
the pasture...no doubt at all...

Hay makes everything better....

Munching away with
Helen and Hemingway...
instant friends...

We look forward to meeting everyone...
we are usually out on Sunny days here 
at Old and Everlasting...
So we'll see you soon!

And we can't forget to Thank our first families...
they loved us and took care of us so well.

Thanks so much Sue and Michele...
we are thankful to have
found you and thankful
to have a new goat family to enjoy.

And an extra special thanks to Sue along with
friend Michelle who produce handmade
Goat's milk soaps.
Sparrow Soaps are now available
at Old and Everlasting...
made in small batches on the farm...

We'll be back with news about
our Fall Gathering at 
Old and Everlasting....
Coming soon.....

Look who's here!

 All ready to go!
After a whirlwind trip to meet good
friends with a gift show in between,
the stage is set for our final stop.
...to meet Hemingway!
Luxurious shavings and a dog crate
will be Sir Hemingway's travel
 accommodations.

He lived in Massachusetts in a fairy tale
home...children...many friends..and much love.
Thank you Heather for getting him off to 
a great start...he is a happy little guy 
because of you...

He seemed to like his first class
seat...(-:
A little crying went on for the 4 hour trip
home but he settled down quickly....
this made a good first impression on 
his new Mom and Dad.
We think he is a good boy...

Of course we have been telling many 
stories of his arrival...as all good parents do.
A dear friend surprised all of us with
a sweet greeting on the fence...
Thank you Joanie...you have a new
friend now...

First steps in this new environment...

It seems nice here so far...
I guess I'll pose for a picture.

Well now...and who are you?
Wish we could hear what they are thinking.
Sophie meets Hemingway..
sort of...

Brooms are fun and they taste
rather good too...

Oh but this might be better...

Sophie meets Hemingway...
for real...
Butting heads...
I think in time it will be Hemingway
who is the boss...
Step aside Sophie...

Aren't I cute?
I think that I have won them over
already...
This might be quite nice here...
I overheard them talking...
I think I have some new friends coming...
Something about Lily and Loretta...
I guess I have to be patient...
At least I have the stall to myself for 
a little while...
After two girls move in it will 
never be the same...
I wonder if they are as cute as me?
I'll keep you posted...
In the meantime I am off to have some fun!