Easter Peeks & Spring Tour Bag IN!!!

This new display area offers a peek at Easter and the true spring delights! We have been shopping for the past month or so and now are ready to start showcasing our adorable finds! See the photo for a glimpse of what is currently available....with a promise of much more springtime items to find there way in as we find the space!





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**Spring Tour bags are in!!

We now have bags available for purchase in our shop for the Lancaster County's Best Kept Secrets' Spring 2010 Tour. This will be our 2nd time participating in this truly awesome community event, and we hope you will all plan to join in the fun. The spring tour dates are April 9-24 (visit the 35 small businesses at your leisure- All will be open at least 9-5 daily Monday-Saturday). Cost for bags is $6 with a portion this time going to Healing Journey Cancer Support, a Lancaster charity. While the tour list is part of the "secret", you'll find the following types of businesses (23 being new for this tour): home furnishings, gift stores, farm markets/shops, cafes, winery, antique shops, art gallery, factory store, a benefit sale, and a few specialty businesses. Within the bag, you'll receive a tour guide, map, VIP bracelet to grant you admission and special perks, coupons from all the businesses, and promotional or game pieces to earn even more special deals and offers! Plus, you'll earn raffle tickets for every tour stop you visit for chances to win one of five amazing gift collections! Plan ahead to get your bag/s and map out your shopping excursion! Please note, if you are planning to travel in a group or as a couple, each guest wishing to participate will need his/her own bag to receive the perks. Great inexpensive gift and fun day(s) out together for friend(s), mother, sister, or even spouse!

Cupid's Wishlists & Snowflake Sale

Just thought I'd add a few pics of our Valentine's display full of sweet goodies. Lots of red, pink, hearts, cherubs and messages of love for your home, your sweeties, or yourself!!

Also, for Valentine's shoppers, we're bringing back last year's Valentine Wishlists from Cupid. Come into the shop in the next couple of weeks, fill out a wishlist of "suggestive" items you'd like to receive on Feb. 14th. Slip the note from Cupid somewhere where your Honey will surely find it. The note lists our hours, directions to the shop, and contact info. to help them on their way!

** This is your last chance to grab up the remaining Christmas & fall scented candles for 10% off as well as the snowmen and winter-themed merchandise left in the the shop (also with a 10% discount). The "Snowflake Sale" will be in effect through the end of January. Then, we'll be clearing those spaces for our St. Patrick's Day display....and yes, starting to think about spaces for Easter to sneak in!!

New Red Patterned Purses

We just added 2 new patterns of red/maroon purse designs to our stock. There are a variety of sizes/styles of each. The ones on the right are "Scarlet" and are quilted shades of vivid red. The ones on the left of the display are "Donnatella"-quilted shades of beige & maroon. Come in before Valentine's Day for best selections, as there are a limited number of these designs in stock...and we will probably not be able to get more. Spring patterns & hues will be arriving in March!

Freshening Up for the New Year

Here is a pic from our 2009 Christmas at the Iron Master's Display in Poole Forge.

We will be open this Sat., 1/2 normal hours for your shopping enjoyment! Since last Sat. was pretty quiet, we worked on clearing out the Christmas merchandise (although we've left winter/snowman type goodies up for at least another month), & spent Sun. finishing upon the dreaded inventory counting. Today we were at the shop as well, cleaning, rearranging displays to mix things up, and begin introducing the Valentine's decor. It has not been a big sales weekend, but we sure have been busy! It was lots of work, but it feels good to have the place spruced up and fresh for the new year.

** Oh, and we got word last week that we have been approved to be in the Spring 2010 (that feels weird typing & trying to say) "Lancaster County's Best Kept Secrets Tour". Let the planning frenzy begin! The deadlines for promotional materials is fast approaching already in January. I think I'll need a few snow days to catch up!!

Passionately Pink for the Cure

Whoops...I forgot to post the Dec. news here. I sent the e-newsletter out to the guestbook list (which is pleasantly quite large since Oct.) but I neglected to post in the blog as well. Sorry about that.

Anyhow, for those of you nearby, the second weekend of the Poole Forge- Christmas at the Ironmaster's Event is this weekend (Dec. 11- 5-8 pm, Dec. 12 & 13 1-4 pm). Our display is awaiting your viewing (we're in the "blue room" upstairs) and your votes (if you are so inclined). This is a self-guided, walk-through tour of the historic mansion located off Rt. 23 in Churchtown, PA. Local businesses and organizations have created Christmas displays, including decorated trees throughout the property. Be sure to end your visit with complimentary hot drinks and homemade cookies available in the West Tenant House near the covered bridge.


Here is a picture from last year's display we did, which happened to earn us a 2nd place honor.

I'll post this year's display photos after the event is over. Hint: the display includes lots of pink (and gold/copper) this year as a kick-off to our "Passionately Pink for the Cure" private sale we're hosting this Sat. through next (Dec. 12-19). This special offer is a fundraiser benefitting our registered team with Susan G. Komen. Current guestlist customers as well as 2009 Christmas at the Iron Master's tour-goers were offered a "Pink Pass" outlying the special event in the shop this week. To get your pink pass and to receive the full details, simply email me at orders@vintagechicboutique.net with the subject "Join Guestlist" and I will forward the "scoop" your way!!

Thanksgiving Blessings

Wishing all our customers and friends from the shop a blessed Thanksgiving with your families.

We will be closed Wed. this week to prepare for the holiday ourselves but will be back Fri. to resume normal hours.

We have done more Christmas shopping (for the shop, that is...no time for our own gifts or home decorating these days!) ...so, stop in to get best picks on the new goodies. Lot of glittery, snowy, sparkly pretties to brighten your holiday home!! We were covered in all of those things yesterday while unpacking and setting up the new display. Most of the fall merchandise has been packed away for next year. Some Thanksgiving items remain on the porch for one more day (and last minute shoppers looking to dress their turkey tables with something festive).

Look for a post here over the weekend about upcoming December events we will be hosting and participating in :)

3 New Furniture Pieces on Craigslist & in Shop

Just a quick post to highlight a few of the latest furniture pieces we've listed on Lancaster County Craigslist. All three are currently available in the shop.

1. Sage Cottage Highback Bench (click for full ad)

--handcrafted by VCB, this decorative & practical bench would be great in a foyer with a basket underneath for storing shoes, backpacks, or a purse by the door. It would also be cute for displaying seasonal items or teddybears/dolls. 17 1/2" wide and total height of 59". Price: $59

2. Antique Mahogany Desk/Vanity (click on title for full ad listing)

40 1/2" across top x 29 3/4" high x 20" deep, we refinished this antique beauty & brought back its gorgeousness with sanding & a coat of protective poly on top.


-features 7 drawers, bottom bookshelf, & beautiful carved sold wood design, arms originally used for skirting could be removed if desired, great condition for $160.



3. Highboy Dresser (click link for full ad)

-Antique solid wood dresser in good condition w/ only minor wear on top, measures 40" across top x 3' tall (71 1/2" to top of mirror) x 18 1/2" deep...could also be used for storing dishes or linens.


-2 large drawers (about 9" deep & dovetailed), top drawer is 4" deep w/ 3 divided sections, wheels, & attached mirror, 9 " bottom clearance for additional storage.

listed for $165