While I miss having Vintage right around the corner from me, I am really happy that it is now a hip & happenin' part of our wonderful downtown!
If you have a minute, slip on your walking shoes, come with me, and let's enjoy the Vintage vibe together! I won't be chatty - I'll let you browse and simply enjoy... (although that little green fan over there is calling my name)
;-)
That was fun! Thank you for going with me to Vintage! You may also visit their website here. If you have the chance to visit the store in person, please tell Angie that I sent you! She'd love to meet you!
Hmm.... if you'd like a luscious bar of French soap from Vintage, please leave a comment on this post, and I'll get one to give away to one of you! I'll pluck the winning name from my vintage daisy hat on, let's see.. how about Friday?
I have these soaps too and they ARE heavenly. Oh, and you never know what else I might put in your bag! I love to shop for you! Maybe I'll tuck in a tea towel, or a candle, or some note cards, or .... ;-)
Stay tuned for more downtown fun ... lots of places to go and see and of course I'll be taking YOU along with me!
xo,
Kim
That is such a neat shop. When I visited there last fall, I bought the neatest apron. I see lots and lots of shiny objects, Kim!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | June 02, 2009 at 06:26 AM
What a great little shop!
You are a little over an hour from where I live outside Central Florida.
Nice to know one of my favorite blogs lives near me.
Posted by: SoBella Creations | June 02, 2009 at 06:27 AM
Now THAT'S my kind of walk! That was wonderful. tfs
Posted by: debi @ life in my studio | June 02, 2009 at 06:36 AM
Great post, Kim! It is a great little city, isn't it? The shop I've had my eye on is STILL AVAILABLE... a "sign" for me perhaps?? ;)
I need to go back to Vintage sometime myself! Been so busy with my own store, I never have time to seen anyone else's!
Thanks for the virtual tour of Vintage! Tell Angie I said "Hi"!
Ruth
Posted by: The Beautiful Life | June 02, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Awsome shop. I must go. I will.
Love your blog.
Sue-Orlando,Fl
Posted by: Sue | June 02, 2009 at 06:49 AM
WOW! What a great place! Lovely photos too Kim! That pansy pillow is calling my name! I love the little children's table with the chalkboard top too! I have a table like that and just might copy that idea! Thanks so much for sharing your shopping with us!
Blessings, Kathi
Posted by: Kathi | June 02, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Oh my, oh my, oh my.... thank you to take me with you. I love that place and all those lovely items. Oh my!
Posted by: Sanna | June 02, 2009 at 07:10 AM
I enjoyed this little vintage window shopping trip with you, and despite my trying to be hush hush as well SOOO many things were calling out my name...the red table, the white iron table and chairs, the glass cabinet, at least 2 chairs! Would so love to be shopping there!!!!
Until next time...
Melinda
PS: feel free to check out my blog. I found a gorgeous set of lamps yesterday that I am sure you will love!!
Posted by: melinda | June 02, 2009 at 07:11 AM
There is nothing I love better than a good second hand store! Vintage is gorgeous and the floral chair next to the pink dresser makes me want to hop in the van and make the trip all the way from Michigan!
Posted by: Kathy | June 02, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Your pictures are fantastic! I could take 50 pictures and be lucky if I end up with 5 that are worth saving! Maybe someday, you can give some hints for picture taking! Love your blog!
Posted by: Terry | June 02, 2009 at 07:13 AM
The glider and linens are calling my name. The chalkboard table gave me an idea, for the munchkins' table and chairs. I need to make a note of that.
Great place, Kim!!
Posted by: Pat@Back Porch Musings | June 02, 2009 at 07:22 AM
You're so lucky to have such great finds closeby!! I love the pink floral chair and pretty chandelier.
Have a great day :)
Posted by: Carole | June 02, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Loved Vintage!! Thank you for taking us on the walk...
Posted by: Susan | June 02, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Oh Kim! What a wonderful tour of Vintage, I fell in love with a few things on the tour - a good thing I live too far away to pop down for a visit!
I just LOVE the Savon de Marseille soap - my last bar is almost gone, so I'd love to have another, please! Thanks for having another sweet giveaway!
Becky G.
Posted by: Becky G. | June 02, 2009 at 07:32 AM
oh, how I would LOVE to come on down there and visit Vintage! Wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing!
mary
Posted by: mary | June 02, 2009 at 07:34 AM
That was WONDERFUL! Oh how I wish I could come shopping with you!!!!!
Posted by: Krista | June 02, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Kim....now that is how i like to wake up in the morning! a good vintage tour :) what an excellent setup she has....the pricing tags are perfect. That alphabet poster is awesome! along with every other single thing in that store :) p.s. i did spy a little "sold" sign on a red table???? will we be seeing that soon? :)
Posted by: Sara at Be Still and Know | June 02, 2009 at 07:50 AM
What a great shop, and your photos make me want to hop on a jet plane and visit for myself. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Kim.
Posted by: Ginny | June 02, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Is that a burlap feedsack laying on the stool in the window? I have been looking for this - if it is I will have to pay a visit to Vintage today! :)
Posted by: Annie | June 02, 2009 at 08:07 AM
What an amazing place!!! My husband occasionally works in Florida and I can guarantee that the next time he does, I'll be making the trip to visit him...and Vintage! The soap sounds wonderful and there are several things I'd love to bring home from your pictures!! Thanks for the tour!
Posted by: Kristie | June 02, 2009 at 08:07 AM
What a cool store!
kk
Posted by: cnkkohout | June 02, 2009 at 08:08 AM
I'll take the dressform (shucks, it's for display only..). Okay, then, I'll take the green cart and a stack of the old linens.
Posted by: Berte | June 02, 2009 at 08:14 AM
What a great tour!!!...Looks like I need to gather the girls together for a "road trip"..we're just around the corner in LA..(lower AL)...I can almost smell the soap from here...and that rusted birdcage needs to be on my porch...
The pictures are wonderful!!!!...as always..
You and Maggie have a great day!!...don't forget to give her a kiss on the nose..
Donna
Posted by: Donna Tingle | June 02, 2009 at 08:16 AM
I went all mushy inside when I saw that stack of linens. I can't resist them.
Posted by: cherrie | June 02, 2009 at 08:18 AM
What a wonderful shop! Love the colorful stack of tablecloths...oh boy would I love that soap.
Posted by: Kathleen H (Bloomington IN) | June 02, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Everything looked wonderful. Puts me in the mood to shop. I was told on Friday about a vintage store about an hour from where I live and I believe I'll check it out today. If i were there, I'd zoom in on that fan too. The floral chair called to me too. Maybe I'll find one similar today. Thanks for the tour. I'll let you know if I score today. You've given me lots of ideas....
Posted by: Elizabeth Compton | June 02, 2009 at 08:24 AM
What a cute store! I love vintage things, we have lots of second hand stores but none really sell vintage things. I would LOVE to spend a day, or two in that store!
Posted by: Cathy | June 02, 2009 at 08:27 AM
What a great store, I bet you do miss having it just down the street! Thanks for the giveaway and the tour, you can count me in (:
Hugs~Kelly
Posted by: Kelly~Rose Vine Cottage | June 02, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Looks like a great store and while I would love to shop there, it is probably a good thing I live so far away (Illinois).
Posted by: Brittany | June 02, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Fun, Kim! Angie has some great things in that shop. Wish I was there to go browsing with you again. And of course, I'd love to win a soap.
Hey, that R sure is purdy! :)
Posted by: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality | June 02, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Wow! I want to live there! How wonderful to have a such a beautiful shop nearby! Thank you for sharing so many pictures. Love it!
Posted by: Vanessa {Bloom Right Here!} | June 02, 2009 at 08:45 AM
What a great shop....I only wished that we had such good places in the UK! x
Posted by: Hannah | June 02, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Hi Sweet Kim~
Loved seeing the pictures of Angie's new location. I will be sure to go there on the next trip over!
Hugs, Donna
Posted by: The Decorated House | June 02, 2009 at 08:55 AM
Oh my heck!!! This shop is absolutely incredible!!! I gonna go visit the website NOW!!!
Posted by: Mary | June 02, 2009 at 09:02 AM
How amazing...I would be running from one thing to another! Thanks for buying some extra soap, sweet friend! What fun! Have a nice day!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | June 02, 2009 at 09:07 AM
What a nice shopping experience I had with you today! My hubby appreciates these kind of trips too lol
Where exactly is this shop. I live in Tampa and it looks like it would be a fun place to visit.
Hugs
becky
Posted by: Becky | June 02, 2009 at 09:09 AM
What a BEAUTIFUL store! I want to paint a dresser pink now after seeing the French Provincial one there! I hope you brought home that fan - I heard it calling your name, too! Thanks for taking us along!
Posted by: Ann | June 02, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Oooh, how fun. I want to go.
Posted by: Erin | June 02, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Just lovely. I wish I had such a place nearby.
Posted by: Pam | June 02, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Loved every single picture!!! I love stuff that is "loved" stuff so much more than new stuff!
Posted by: Crystal Sparks | June 02, 2009 at 09:23 AM
Thanks for taking us along on your trip - I wish I was closer so I could visit Vintage and you myself. But since I can't - I would be honored to have a piece of the sensational soap!
Have a sunny day!
Posted by: caren | June 02, 2009 at 09:25 AM
The shopping trip was wonderful! I enjoyed it with my coffee this morning. :)
What a charming place to amble around and find a treasure. Yes, put my name in the pot for the beautiful soap...and whatever else you might share!
Posted by: jennifer | June 02, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Omigoodness! I SO wish I lived near enough to visit this store! It looks wonderful...thank you so much for the pictures! :)
Posted by: Allison | June 02, 2009 at 09:32 AM
How fun! Can we sit for a glass of iced tea now, please?
I'd love the soap & surprises thrill me!
Have an awesome day, Kim!
Come visit when you can :)
Posted by: The Main Ladybug | June 02, 2009 at 09:34 AM
I would love to visit this store. I see so many pretty things that could possibly go in my house.
Posted by: Joy | June 02, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Oh, thank you for taking us along--you're so thoughtful Kim! :0)
Posted by: Lori | June 02, 2009 at 09:41 AM
HI Kim!! Love that store:) We do not have stores like that here. I would love that baby crib and that wire basket with the handle:) Way to neat. Just love reading your blog and seeing all your wonderful pictures!! You make my day!! Have a great day.
Posted by: Elma Riedstra | June 02, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Aw Kim....touring Vintage with you is just so wonderful....living out in the country doesn't make it possible to get to my favorite vintage stores without planning...so visiting one on any given day here on your blog is a BIG TREAT!...
I have the slider bench that you have pictured here..belonged to my hubby's grandmother..priceless...I saw the same table and chairs in one second hand shop I had chance to visit...might go back sometime soon and see if its still there..lol...so many fun things to explore..wonderful pictures...
Love the soap! Throw my name in the hat if you will Kim...
Hugs,
Oma
Posted by: Oma | June 02, 2009 at 09:49 AM
What an amazing, inspiring store! We don't have anything like it here in Vermont. Thanks for the eye candy! ~Kathy
Posted by: Kathy@ShockingPinkThread | June 02, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Thanks for all the eye candy. What a great shop. I wish I could go there in person! Also, I love looking at your flickr photostream!
You can add me in for the soap drawing if you'd like.
Thanks for all the inspiration!
~Leah
Posted by: Leah | June 02, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Hi Kim, I love that store! I really loved the white iron table and chairs and much more. I wish I could find stores like this where I live that were not so far away. I would love to try some saop. Thanks for the pretty pictures. Erica
Posted by: Erica Harrick | June 02, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Toss my name in the daisy hat! I would love to tour Vintage - so much eye candy!!!
MimiG
Posted by: MimiG | June 02, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Oh my, what a great shopping trip. I saw quite a few things that I would love to have. There are some really gorgeous furniture pieces and some of the chandys are beautiful. I think I could spend hours just looking and dreaming. Great place. I also love the soap, I would love for my name to be in your little hat. Hugs, Marty
Posted by: marty39 | June 02, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Kim, I would get in so much trouble if that store was anywhere near me! So many wonderful things. I love that white patio set, and the rusty birdcage, and that stained glass, oh my!!
Have a great day!
Carol
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | June 02, 2009 at 10:11 AM
This is my kinda shoppe! I am bound and determined to get myself there to find my own treasures in the piles of lovely things! Your blog is absolutely lovely... I'd adore winning your giveaway!! ~Katy
Posted by: Katy | June 02, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Oh I wish I lived close enough to shop! Thanks for taking us along to see the treasures!
Posted by: Kimberli | June 02, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Kim-
I want to buy almost everything in your photos - FAB store and a little piece of heaven for you.
PS - love your blog. :)
Nicole~
Posted by: Nicole Greene | June 02, 2009 at 10:15 AM
What a great shop. Thanks for the tour, I only wish I was closer to go WITH you. Piles of loveley things and treasures to look for, a total adventure.
Posted by: Mrs. Dunbar | June 02, 2009 at 10:19 AM
What a wonderful walk! Thanks so much for taking ME along with YOU! I can only dream of visiting Vintage in person for now. No plans to go any further than Seaside this summer. I can dream through blogland! Please put my name in the hat too!
Blessings,
Patty
Posted by: Patty | June 02, 2009 at 10:22 AM
This shop looks heavenly! Wish I lived closer!
Love the locker baskets, the letters, the french bath salts, the tin drawers....well, pretty much everything!
Posted by: natalie | June 02, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Wow, Kim! I absolutely love this place, though I've never set foot inside the door. Thanks for taking us there! All those well-loved treasures make my heart ache a little. I want to give them all a home. :) The little antique store here in my small town has just changed ownership and I dropped in last week to see what they had. They were still in the process of unpacking boxes and getting organized, but the place was a perfect jumble of delights. I can only hope that it'll be as charming as Vintage!
Posted by: Rebekah | June 02, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Thanks for "taking" me along on your trip to Vintage! ;)
Posted by: Angie | June 02, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Kim,
Shopping with you is a delight! Add me to the hat! Thanks!
Posted by: Snap | June 02, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Oh my goodness! That was such a wonderful walk through a wonderful store ~ thanks for inviting me along. The website for Vintage is great too ~ I love to see things upclose!
Posted by: Marie | June 02, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Oh, Kim, now that is MY kind of place! Recycling at its best! I saw lots of things I would have loved to take home with me (if money were no object, of course! ha ha) The soap looks wonderful. Please add my name to the hat! Have a wonderful week... Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage
Posted by: Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage | June 02, 2009 at 10:40 AM
What fun! Thanks for sharing so many beautiful things on your site!
Posted by: Ginger | June 02, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Oooh, I saw Scotties. Did you think I would miss them? I wish I could grab Becky and we could hop in the car and bop on over!!! Wouldn't that be fun?
Posted by: Jean | June 02, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Oh my gosh, I am in love with that store! There were so many things in each picture I'd love to have in my home. Wish I still lived in Central Florida so I could visit Vintage! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Elle Jay | June 02, 2009 at 10:44 AM
That would be HEAVENLY Jean!
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | June 02, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Thanks for the tour. I definitely enjoyed it.
Posted by: Mrs. Mordecai | June 02, 2009 at 10:46 AM
It is such fun to go "shopping" with you! Thanks so very much!
Posted by: sondra | June 02, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Hi Kim! I liked the child's ABC chart and lots of other goodies, what a lot of vintage goodies to look at in your photos! You're good at this tour thing! Love the shop...and you!
XOXO
Joni
Posted by: Joni | June 02, 2009 at 10:50 AM
That was a great post! I NEEDED to get out and see some things, and what lovely, interesting things! I saw several items that would thrill my home. And me.
Please take us to more places like this, and I promise I'll pay for anything I get. ;)
Posted by: Diane Stephenson | June 02, 2009 at 10:52 AM
I see so many things I want!!! But I loved the childs chair on the wall with the tiny shoes sitting on the seat.
Posted by: Lisa | June 02, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Love the tour, can't wait for more tours. I remember visiting Mt. Dora and falling in love with it too (at Christmas). The tea shop there hit the spot. Without our E. coast sea breeze, the 90 degrees would not be pleasant.
Lace table cloth, is that what I saw? Lots of doll embellishments there. (((Hugs))) Jan
Posted by: Jan | June 02, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Kim, That was so fun seeing all the pretties. However that large wood "R" was waving its' stout little leg and hopping on the other one, jumping up and down saying, "Over here Rachel. I'm over here!"
Alas, I had to leave the "R" right where I found her, but at least I enjoyed meeting!
hugs...rachel
Posted by: A Romantic Porch | June 02, 2009 at 10:59 AM
What a beautiful store! Thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: Kathie | June 02, 2009 at 11:00 AM
The images from that adorable store really got my heart racing this morning- that or the three cups of of coffee?! Thanks for sharing your shopping trip with us Kim~ that was fun!
Posted by: Maury | June 02, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Okay, I have my shopping list...I would like that aqua glass window, the green metal desk with all those metal baskets, those multification cards...oh and that pink chair, and let's see there was something else...oh yes, that crystal chandalier...I really need that! WOW, what a fun shopping day, thanks so much...it made my day! ~Sheri
Posted by: sheri howard | June 02, 2009 at 11:04 AM
What a gorgeous shop and a fabulous giveaway!
Posted by: Christy | June 02, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Those green jars! So much to see in the photos, I kept scrolling up & down. So many of those things I remember from childhood... like a walk down memory lane.
Thanks for sharing :-)
Posted by: I'm Julia | June 02, 2009 at 11:05 AM
What a great shop! I don't think this town I live in has anything like that, if it does I have not found it yet, but I will keep looking. I particularly loved the little pink and white chenille covered pillow, I would have picked that one up, it would fit in perfectly here! And thank you so much for commenting on my new blog, you are such a sweetie! Big hugs, ~cindy s~
Posted by: Cindy | June 02, 2009 at 11:10 AM
I loved the tour. I'd love to shop there--too bad it's a few states away from me.
Thank you for your generosity--you're always so nice to share. ~Teri
Posted by: Teri | June 02, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Ah I am so excited! I just love everything in that shop! I want one of those soaps! LOL. Please enter me :) Thanks!
All the best,
Allison
Posted by: Allison | June 02, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Ooooh, Kim, looking at these pictures of wonderful old stuff I'd like to have has got me in a lather, but I could still use some fancy soap!!! :-P Thanks for sharing!
~Angie
Posted by: Angie | June 02, 2009 at 11:16 AM
What a neat shop! I don't think we have anything like it where I live. It's funny, but I eyed that soap before you mentioned the giveaway.
Cheers
Debra
Posted by: Debra Cripps | June 02, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Kim-
You are so sweet:) I enjoyed our shopping trip together. I hope you didn't mind that I was in my bed clothes and eating my breakfast along the way:) I don't think we got too many strange looks.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Posted by: aimee | June 02, 2009 at 11:33 AM
There was at least one thing in almost every picture that I wanted to take home with me! What a great store! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kelly | June 02, 2009 at 11:43 AM
wow... LOVE that store! Wish I was closer, i would run right out and buy those hot pink pillows!!!!
Posted by: brenda | June 02, 2009 at 11:44 AM
What an amazing place to shop, I see about 10 things I would love to bring home to my nest. And if the vintage cribs were still safe that q~t would have come home with me ASAP! Thanks for the trip, I feel rejuvenated.
Posted by: Tara | June 02, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Hi Kim
What a great shop. I wish we had something like that around here! Thanks for coming to my porch party yesterday.
Hugs, Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | June 02, 2009 at 11:58 AM
I believe I will find myself at Vintage's door step this Sat. This place is so cool!
Posted by: DT | June 02, 2009 at 11:58 AM
What a lovely tour of that cute Vintage store! I love soap! And would proudly display that hunk of goodness on a pretty plate. :)
Posted by: Jen C. | June 02, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Oh thanks so much for the tour..I feel better already..the soap will remind me of quiet and kinder times..
Posted by: bettyann | June 02, 2009 at 12:05 PM
I loved it all. I wish I lived closer it would be so much fun to go there.
Posted by: Florence Muma | June 02, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Oooo, that soap would be lovely! Enjoying your pictures on Flickr!
Posted by: Kimberly | June 02, 2009 at 12:08 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the shop-May have to make a trip from Naples, Fl to visit the shop...
Cheri
www.itssoverycheri.blogspot.com
Posted by: Cheri Peoples | June 02, 2009 at 12:15 PM
As soon as I saw that block of soap I thought "I must have one of those" I'd love to have a little store like that around me. It is so much fun poking around at everything. Thanks for all of the pictures.
Posted by: dara | June 02, 2009 at 12:25 PM
So yummy!
If you don't mind, would you please wrap up that chair with the floral fabric and ship it to Iowa? What a beauty!
I have a question for you: when you are in stores, do you ask permission to photograph? I have a store I'd like to share on my blog, but I'm hesitant to take pictures.
Posted by: paintergal | June 02, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Thank you for the tour of Vintage. What a lovely shop. I love it when we take walks together.
Posted by: Velma | June 02, 2009 at 12:47 PM