Moon River, I'm Crossing You In Style Some Day

I'm so negligent of my blog, but I've got my eye on the prize: my business partner and I are trying to open The Moon River Mercantile Co. shop showroom/store front some time soon (probably February, from the looks of things right now).  Here's some insta-peeks in and around our future home (middle pic is a BEFORE snap)....Stay tuned for firmer info about our grand opening!

Purr-fect Vintage Winter Wear

Things sure are getting busy around here as the holiday season edges ever nearer, and The Moon River Mercantile Co. showroom gets closer to its 2014 opening. I was still lucky enough to squeeze in a little photo-shoot yesterday, featuring some of the amazing vintage items we have acquired for the new shop.  I'll post more of the photos when I get a jot. For now, have a look at this incredibly purr-fect 1940s coat, which has a removable faux leopard lined hood (the inner is also lined in the same material and can also zip out!!). 1940s studded fur muff purse is available in my existing etsy shop.  

Adeline's Attic Vintage: GRATITUDE and a GIVEAWAY!

Well, I can't believe it. On October 11, my etsy shop, Adeline's Attic Vintage, celebrated its fourth birthday!  To say I am elated (in a rather misty-eyed way) is an understatement.  I can't thank you, my friends, followers, and patrons, enough for your support, encouragement, and business, as I took an opportunity afforded by a rather difficult personal and professional transition, and made a deeply personal dream into a "virtual" reality.  As many of you know, my shop was named after my beloved grandmother, Adeline, whom I was lucky enough to have as a central part of my life until her passing in 1995, when I was 19.  Adeline was a self-taught dressmaker and she also sold children's shoes at the now-defunct Canadian Department store, Eaton's.  She is the reason I fell in love with vintage and she is why I continue to be passionate about sharing that love with all of you. Now, then, as a gesture of gratitude, I am hosting a GIVEAWAY.  The prize is $75 USD store credit, which can be put towards any item in my etsy shop (***this credit cannot be combined with any other offer and cannot be put towards pre-existing layaways with me).  I have added a raffle widget below, so you can enter and share the giveaway with greater ease.  If you wish to use the image of my grandmother below as part of our own blog or instagram or Facebook post about this giveaway, please feel free! Good luck and I'll announce the winner on November 12th, 2013!

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