tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67114375972104806462024-03-04T23:45:37.548-08:00The Robin's Nest...combining rough and refined to create a delightful homeRobin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-74555973397429667102016-03-25T12:57:00.001-07:002016-03-25T12:57:15.255-07:00I'm BACK...and telling tales on myself! Insert GIGGLE here!<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">So for the disappearing act... A lot has changed, but the craziness is still the same. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A MUST READ.... I'm going to tell on myself now. I have received about 4 million boxes of product during the last three days... Ugh! I thought this one was wrong and proceeded to call customer service to let them know and get a big "FAT" credit to my account. As I was speaking with such a sweet gal... While on the phone I had the stupid realization that I had been reading it UPSIDE DOWN! I fessed up and we both had a big chuckle at my expense!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqgy4aTBJANhbU4gxM-kpfiFyBQ7hPUD_zX-33_9rdlmY3LxkcR61F64LYb2FEXWV5IXWDIV_rMGCudDbQNWt2vC5XEHkEVObbOzOa4SFWKS6nQ8kAyXHzrriFBhTW7HhnUPk2O375zPK/s640/blogger-image--192538074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqgy4aTBJANhbU4gxM-kpfiFyBQ7hPUD_zX-33_9rdlmY3LxkcR61F64LYb2FEXWV5IXWDIV_rMGCudDbQNWt2vC5XEHkEVObbOzOa4SFWKS6nQ8kAyXHzrriFBhTW7HhnUPk2O375zPK/s640/blogger-image--192538074.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Have a good one,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Robin</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com2Boonsboro Boonsboro39.507791 -77.652715tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-6393138291563106362015-09-08T15:03:00.000-07:002015-09-08T15:03:23.156-07:00Home at LAST!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been so long since I've had a moment to sit down and tell all you Nesters what's up at the Nest! Phewww....WHERE to begin?<br />
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As you may know...I started the journey to create a <a href="http://www.therobinsnesthome.com/" target="_blank">Nest</a> of my very own. My very first ever brick and mortar (just a crazy term....) store. I feel like I've been in a Bugs Bunny cartoon!!! Every time the end was near, another bomb/anvil fell. The building started out life as a log cabin in 1794 so needless to say it was a bumpy ride. All in all...the building is a dream! A store I am proud to call <a href="http://www.therobinsnesthome.com/" target="_blank">The Robin's Nest</a>!<br />
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While the eggs were hatching in the Nest, I took my show on the road! I had the opportunity to be a Country Living Fair vendor in Nashville, TN and Rhinebeck, NY. What a thrill for sure! My motto..."have junk, will travel". We loaded up Opal Estelle (my birdie van), hitched the trailer and headed out on the open road!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Gotta say it felt a little weird not to be a part of Chartreuse & co, having left there in Feb. of this year. FAITH seemed to be the hardest thing to achieve! (insert the song "FAITH" by George Michael...as this became my theme song!) Loading and unloading...buying and selling...all that lead to 4, count 'em <b style="font-style: italic;">FOUR </b>storage units that were <strike>dumped </strike>unloaded/moved into the new store on July 1! I opened the doors on Aug. 1! And if that's not enough... The Robin's Nest got a little local press to boot!</div>
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Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com0103 North Main Street, Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5078912 -77.65265160000001339.458890200000006 -77.733332600000011 39.5568922 -77.571970600000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-49308508047828458782015-03-10T11:46:00.000-07:002015-03-10T13:06:06.685-07:00Could You Design a Room Around a Rug?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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A few weeks ago I was contacted by a gal named Holly from the cool site, <a href="https://www.chairish.com/collection/vintage-furniture" target="_blank">Charish </a>to design a room around a vintage rug. If you haven't heard of it, you should check it out. It's a site filled with amazing vintage furnishings and decor that can be shipped right to your house. Gotta love that!</div>
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Now...onto the project! I was given an assortment of vintage rugs to choose from. My pick was a turquoise over-dyed Turkish patchwork vintage carpet. They are pretty "hot" in the market place right now, and I am DYING to buy one. (I'm a bit of a rug junkie.) Hubby has laid down the law...no more rugs! So, this room will have to stay in my dreams.</div>
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If you follow me, you know that I love to mix and match; keeping things fun and unexpected. I came up with the idea of designing a room for someone who is NOT afraid of color and lives on the wild side. So with fanfare and a drum roll, I give you.......</div>
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In keeping with the theme, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Global Modern </i>I wanted to bring in colors that would compliment the turquoise rug. My go tos were <i>orange</i> and <i>hot pink</i>! It's in the pillows and artwork. Keeping the fabulous mid-century leather sofa white allows the pillows to shine, while still making sure the rug pops! The cowhide zebra print French bergere chair and ottoman supplies texture and and reinforces the global design theme. Hey, just sayin'....cowhide is <i>hot, hot, hot</i>! The inlay coffee table, with it's ivory details and warm wood tones, anchors the chair and the sofa. The inlay design on the table gives a nod to ethnic/tribal style....oh my, just love this one.<br />
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The accessories are a blend of tradition and "swank". Yup, I said it! I don't think any room should be too serious! The artwork is kept fun and colorful. I just love the trend of gold foil in artwork going on right now. Making sure the room doesn't get too crazy...gold and brass were brought in. I love the clean lines of the vintage brass lamp! The brass elephant keeps with our theme and the vases add some glam. Let's face it...fresh flowers make EVERY room better! <br />
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So there we are...<i>Global Modern </i>done Nest-style. I'd love to hear what you think about it!<br />
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Have a good one,<br />
RobinRobin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com0Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-91009400486484201812014-06-06T07:39:00.000-07:002014-06-06T07:39:43.215-07:00What do You take to the BEACH?<br />
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Well, here at the NEST, our motto is #workhard,playhard. After having 4 events in 4 weeks, <a href="http://www.grantavenuemarket.com/" target="_blank">Grant Ave. Market</a>, <a href="http://www.oldluckettsstore.com/" target="_blank">Lucketts Spring Market</a>, <a href="http://www.chartreuseandco.com/" target="_blank">Chartreuse&co May Tag Sale</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/josiesonmainvintagejubliee?ref=hl" target="_blank">Josie's on Main Vintage Jubilee</a>, hubby and the birdies are ready for a serious rest. Quick frankly, so am I!! In addition to all the work events we've had 2 major birthdays, a graduation and you guessed it....a stomach bug. Birdie #3 is groaning on the sofa as I type. But come <strike>hell </strike> h**l or high water<b><i> I AM</i></b> going to the <i><b>BEACH</b></i> on Saturday morning. I don't care if I have to strap a bucket to someone's head....I need to get away for a couple of weeks! I'm sure there are many of you out there that know what I'm talking about. <br />
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We are heading to the best beach on Earth (my opinion, only, so I'm allowed to say it, no hate mail..hehehe)<br />
Pawleys Island, SC. I have been going every year for the last 35 years. It's a family reunion of sorts...90 - 125 family members. All in ONE house....psych! Usually, 7-10 houses. We do have a few group meals, though. Our contribution is breakfast for the whole crew! Which brings us the subject of this post. What do you take to the beach?<br />
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Here's some of the items on our packing list:<br />
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2--Portable Electric Griddles<br />
1--Electric Skillet<br />
1--10 lb. Gluten Free flour (for the Gluten Free contingent)<br />
3--Spatulas<br />
1-Charcoal Grill w/ Smoker (**hubby list)<br />
1-16 oz. Vanilla extract<br />
4--Cans Baking Powder<br />
20 lbs--Natural Organic Sausage<br />
10--Beach Towels<br />
2--Puzzles<br />
4--Sunscreen<br />
5--Paperbacks<br />
10--Home Decor magazines<br />
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You get the idea! It's not the typical packing list for sure! When you are cooking breakfast for that many people you have to bring most of the equipment/ingredients with you. Imagine making 6 breakfast casseroles in huge foil pans (having to drop off 4 of them to 4 houses since you can't bake them in your own oven), cooking 35 pounds of bacon/sausage in an electric skillet/stove top method, and making about 175+ pancakes. What a feat! We've been doing it for almost 20 years!!! It started out with about 30 pancakes, 2 quiches, and a coffee cake with 15 people. Oh how times have changed! We use disposable everything, (I know, I know), and have done the unthinkable! Last year we brought all the meat and had a local diner cook it for us! It's better than staying up until 1am the night before cooking bacon, the whole house reeking of meat, dogs howling because of the smell, and having to shower just to get the stink off!<br />
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Is all this work worth it??? ABSOLUTELY!! It's so nice to be able to spend time with family over a yummy meal! To see the delight on their faces with they indulge in all your fattening delights. Remember this cardiac arrest meal is only once a year. So cheers to the chicken, pig and cow! We will be partaking of your bounty soon.<br />
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So my question to you.....what do you take along on your vacation??<br />
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RobinRobin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com0Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-31286723844266219472014-05-29T05:53:00.000-07:002014-05-29T05:53:45.911-07:00Help...I Need Your Opinion!Good morning Nesters! In the beginning of the year I shared that there were a number of goals I set for The Robin's Nest this year. (Part 1 <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6711437597210480646#editor/target=post;postID=4029677196848478446;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=16;src=postname" target="_blank">here</a>, Part 2 <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6711437597210480646#editor/target=post;postID=4546576806417451412;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=15;src=postname" target="_blank">here</a>) Well the Pinterest project everyday was quickly a bust. WHAT was I thinking???? It lasted 4 days.....hehehehe. (I'm hoping to get a ribbon for participation...still waiting!) I've added new sales venues..<a href="http://www.grantavenuemarket.com/" target="_blank">Grant Avenue Market</a> and <a href="http://www.theoldluckettsstore.com/" target="_blank">Lucketts Spring Market</a>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The big goal looming out in the distance... Find a brick and mortar location to house my interior design office, website stock/shipping, retail shop and vintage venue rental location is knocking at my door. <div>
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The exposed brick walls will stay, as well as the timber walls! Couldn't you imagine a fabulous cocktail party or rehearsal dinner in these rooms??? Truly, this seems to be a dream come true. I couldn't imagine a space more perfect for my needs.</div>
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Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com8Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-11791180577289922412014-05-23T05:00:00.000-07:002014-05-23T05:00:08.113-07:00My trip to the post office, Nest-style!As you know, almost 4 years ago, I decided to un-plug. In other words, leave the over-populated Northern Virginia burbs,drag my family to rural MD and buy a 130 farmhouse to renovate. My dream life for sure!! The birdies and hubby love me enough to go along for the crazy ride that is our life!! <br />
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Yesterday, after a business meeting at the local eatery, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KRISTISBAKERYANDCAFE?fref=ts" target="_blank">Kristi's Bakery & Cafe</a> I had to head over to the good ol post office to drop off some web orders. Now I know, no biggie, right? Everybody has to go to the post office. However, I believe my ride is just a little bit more enjoyable than yours. Usually, I buzz through my errands not stopping to enjoy the scenery. Driving, I saw the prettiest sights and decided I'd share my drive with you guys.<br />
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The Historic Antietam Creek is seconds from my House</div>
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Gotta say, I love my LIFE!! Such a wonderful place to live. Cheers to Boonsboro, MD!<br />
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I've bee a busy little bee so far this year!! Two trip to Texas, regular sales at Chartreuse & co, and 2 outdoor markets so far. (<a href="http://www.grantavenuemarket.com/" target="_blank">Grant Avenue Market</a> and <a href="http://www.theoldluckettsstore.com/" target="_blank">Lucketts Spring Market</a>) My bones are weary, my family is pooped, heck, even my doggie, Trooper is feelin' it. It's a lot of work to recreate your "look" for an outdoor event. Thanks heavens I have the support and "free labor" of hubby and the birdies at the Nest. Although, this crew sure can eat, so I don't know if it's exactly free!!! The biggest event that I had was Lucketts Spring Market. It's the most widely talked about, so I that I'd focus today's post on it.<br />
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The Old Lucketts Store is a vintage store located in Leesburg, VA, open all year long. Once a year they put on a huge Vintage Market. Loads of fun, treasure, mud, rain, traffic, crowds, food, did I say...fun! I set up my tent and brought my treasures (mostly from my Texas road trips). The best way to describe it is vintage madness. Here are the sights I saw during the weekend....<br />
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Hope you enjoyed the tour! Next up at the Nest...<a href="https://www.facebook.com/josiesonmainvintagejubliee?ref=hl" target="_blank">Josies' on Main Vintage Jubliee on May 31 & June 1</a>, 9am to 5pm, both days, 201 N. Main Street, Boonsboro, MD. Home of author, Nora Roberts! Drop by her bookstore <a href="http://www.turnthepagebookstore.com/" target="_blank">Turn the Page</a> for a fun memory!</div>
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Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com0Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-11565213679023059552014-04-01T13:34:00.001-07:002014-04-01T13:34:54.919-07:00Here we go AGAIN!!! It's Road Trip Time at the NEST! Should I be Scared???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, it's been a few months since my last road trip, see <a href="http://therobinsnesthome.blogspot.com/2014/03/hittin-road-nest-stylepart-1.html" target="_blank">part 1</a>, <a href="http://therobinsnesthome.blogspot.com/2014/03/hittin-road-nest-stylepart-2.html" target="_blank">pt 2</a>, <a href="http://therobinsnesthome.blogspot.com/2014/03/hittin-road-nest-style-part-3.html" target="_blank">pt 3</a>, and <a href="http://therobinsnesthome.blogspot.com/2014/03/hittin-road-nest-stylepart-4.html" target="_blank">pt 4</a> to catch up. As usual, I'm getting the itch to hit the road again. Let's face it, it's the BEST part of this crazy vintage business. It you buy/sell vintage you know what I'm talking about! Vintage shopping is my drug of choice. The thrill of the bargaining, finding the unusual, figuring out what to do with the crazy treasures that I find....I just can't get enough. Not to mention the amazing people you meet along the way. My crazy antics and shenanigans keep me entertained as well. I live, breathe and sleep VINTAGE!!<br />
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I'm heading back to Texas!! I had such an amazing treasure hunt back in February that I'm hittin' the road AGAIN! Gal pal had planned on making the journey with me...but, unfortunately that's not gonna happen. SOOOooooooo....long story short, I'm going myself. This seems to have caused quite a stir with most of my friends. <br />
Friend 1: "I can't believe you're going by yourself"<br />
Friend 2: "You are sooo brave"<br />
Friend 3: "I could never do that"<br />
Friend 4: "I'm so scared for you, I'll pray for you"<br />
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Maybe it's me....maybe I'm just too crazy to be scared. But to tell the truth, fear has never really entered into a decision to hit the road, either with friends or by myself. I'm concerned about where the best vintage treasures are, lodging, finding gluten free food (I pack one suitcase filled with my goodies so I won't starve!!!) and will my $$$ run out before I get home. I am a ROAD WARRIOR!! I love to travel and hunt for vintage gold along the way. The lure of the road is not something I can resist. I must have hundreds of places to shop before I die....gotta check 'em off.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Experience has taught me to just go with it. If I stop and think about all the bad things that could possibly happen to me, then I don't think I would go anywhere! It could be that this lack of trepidation could be partly to blame for all the highjinx I get myself into. I mean really, (insert Robin's motto here...) "I'm an intelligent woman, how hard can it be?" So with a start in Texas, thru the great town of Nashville, I will drive 1600+ miles, aka 23 hrs. back home. I've got a disco playlist in the making. My goal is to learn </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKTUAESacQM&feature=kp" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">"Rapper's Delight"</a><span style="text-align: left;"> by heart. (My challenge from Gal Pal)</span></div>
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So my bags are almost packed, got hubby going to the bank to get my stash of cash and I'm finishing up my play lists. Now the BIG question??? How on earth am I gonna wake up hubby at 3:30am to take me to the airport. This early bird ALWAYS gets the worm!!!!</div>
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I'm trying so hard to be grateful for the wonderful life I have here at the Nest. Fantastic husband, great kids, a job that I love, health, blah, blah, blah blah.......I'm normally a pretty perky, quirky, kooky gal. These days however I'm just ticked (bleep, bleep) off! Let's all say it together.......</div>
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So today I spent some time on the great magnificent time-waster....(I love it!) Pinterest! I searched for hours and had a blast. My search topic? Paper flowers!!! I've decided if Mother Nature won't cooperate, then I'm just going to make my own. I found so many different ideas and tutorials that I thought I had to share. What a great inexpensive way to bring some Spring color into your life. Here are my faves.......</div>
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I truly think the last one, the potted paper succulent is my favorite. Truly unexpected!!! I just love it! And, most importantly, you can't kill it!! I'm hoping to make this one....let's be real though.....my pin boards on Pinterest seem to fall into the nooks and crannies of my mind. But for right now....I'm all in!!</div>
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We all have one every day......a birthday! Mine was yesterday! I turned 47!!!! I'm not afraid to say it. I can't change it. I could lie about it....hem hum....(My Mom), but the truth is the truth. My birthday doesn't usually bother me. I enjoy the good wishes and attention and then move of from there. I have to admit that "40" was a tough one. As I got closer to my happy day this year, I realized that 47 was freaking me OUT!!! I am now in the ugly 40's....one my way to 50. I had lunch with a group of friends a couple days before my birthday and made my peace with 47. Big reason....my wonderful, charming,<strike> lying,</strike> (hehehehehehe) <strike> </strike>and loving girlfriends assured me that I didn't look my age. They also advised me that all the calories I consumed on my birthday didn't count!! I tell you.....I have some great friends. (and<strike> liars</strike>)<br />
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I thought I would share some of my birthday fun with you.....<br />
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Opened birthday cards.......Best card ever! Hand-made card from my husband's Aunt Pam! Does she know me or what???<br />
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Got some amazing flowers......vintage dental bin filled with Spring blooms. Tell me that won't make you smile.<br />
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The gals at the shop surprised me by decking out my car aka Q-bert (the rolling juice box) with a blinged out garland signed by everybody. Of course in true Nest style...I threw a monkey wrench into their plan. You see it was crazy cold on Sunday at the barn, so I decided to sit in my car with the heat on for an HOUR!!! I was told later by the gals that they kept looking out the door to see if I had gotten out of my car. They thought I was never gonna get out!!! (hehehehehe)<br />
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All in all, it was truly a great day!! I felt the love from my family and friends. Can't ask for more than that! And hey, I didn't photoshop any wrinkles out of this picture!!! It doesn't get any better.<br />
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I'd love to hear your birthday story!!!<br />
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Have a good one,<br />
Robin<br /><br /><br />
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<br />Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-76412380815427327862014-03-19T14:49:00.000-07:002014-03-19T14:49:35.956-07:00Top ten reasons to love SPRING......If you are like me, you are ready for winter to be over and Spring to arrive! The weather in Maryland like much of the east coast has been nuts! Warm one day and 8"of snow the next. My mother bird best explained it...."It seems like winter and spring are duking it out!" I keep telling my husband that I'm over it....it just seems that old man winter isn't listening. If I run into him I'm sooo gonna punch him in the nose!<br />
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1. Strawberries are in season! I could add strawberries to just about anything... Think Bubba Gump Shrimp. Strawberry pie, strawberry smoothie, strawberry pancake....you get the idea.</div>
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2. I don't have to wear at least 3 layers to keep warm. I just end feeling like the Pillsbury dough boy with the sweaters and coats. Yuck!</div>
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4. I splurge and myself a fab pair of sandals. Usually from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a>...they have killer shoes! A little pricey, but once a year I just gotta go wild and throw caution and my thriftiness to the wind.</div>
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7. I start getting the itch to play in the dirt! When my kids were younger I gardened like a mad woman! Huge beds filled with overflowing flowers. These days....I'm more about compact container gardens. Small spaces that pack a punch. Eye Candy!!</div>
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9. Flea Market shopping is much better in warm weather. The vendors drag out all their goodies and fill the dirt fields of flea markets will nothing but old fashioned....yup I said it....TREASURE!!! Love the dirt, grime and scrounging through piles of cr@p!!</div>
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<br />Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com2Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-72409525730595374232014-03-17T12:29:00.000-07:002014-03-17T13:42:41.982-07:00Why I moved to the country.........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Believe it or not....I started out as a small town girl from Ohio. My grandparents were farmers in West Virginia. I spent many a summer "down on the farm". As much as I enjoyed learning (in my childish mind) "old-fashioned" skills such as gardening, canning, sewing and baking, the real reason I went back every summer was my Granny! She was an amazing woman!! Covered in garden dirt and kitchen stains, she was still the most feminine women I knew!<br />
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All that being said....it feels as if I spent my whole childhood dying to see the country, the world in fact! Anyone who knows me can attest......I'm game for a road trip anytime! After getting married my husband and I moved to Northern Virginia in one of the many suburbs that are part of the DC Metro Area. Truly....I thought I had arrived! My dream house, close to the city. How could it get any better? 3800 sq. ft. on a .26 acre lot. <br />
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Not that my life there was a nightmare....it was just crowded! I learned something very important about myself....I am more like my darling grandmother than I would have ever dared to admit earlier in my life. The more I lived the suburban life, the more I realized that I longed for a simpler life. After 15 years of burb-life...my husband and I dove head first into country life. Boonsboro, MD, a small town in Western Maryland. What did we buy??? A 130 yr. old brick farmhouse. Truly my dream house...I just didn't know it until I saw it. Love at first site!<br />
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Long gone are the traffic jams, congestion and neighbors just 10yds away. Bring on the fresh air, starry nights and slow living! My family has blossomed in the country. I now realize that all the distractions of having everything at your fingertips are just that....a distraction! Seeing the farms and animals all around have certainly brought us closer to nature...and our FOOD! We eat local whenever we can. Truly an awesome thing. </div>
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It's time to go home!! Drive straight home, you ask?? Heck no!! Two girls and a 26'truck???? We're heading to Nashville!<br />
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I have to say, although our time was short in Nashville, it was a blast to be there! Gal pal and I learned a lot in our 36 hrs....thought I'd share.<br />
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<li>Best burger I've ever had in my life. I have celiac disease, so anytime I can get a gluten-free bun with a killer sam-mich....it's a great day!!!</li>
<li>Truly some of the nicest people I've ever met!</li>
<li>Some amazing artists live in Nashville.</li>
<li>Some wackadoodle artists live in Nashville.</li>
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I hope you enjoyed tagging along with me during this bizarre, amazing, crazy vintage treasure hunt.<br />
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Have a good one,<br />
Robin<br />
<br />Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com0Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998733.2381178 -87.97963919999998 45.7743038 -67.3253422tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-77402616796362794082014-03-06T13:41:00.000-08:002014-03-06T13:41:52.187-08:00Hittin' the Road Nest-Style, Part 3It's kinda hard to top all the crazy shenanigans that the first 2 days of the shopping trip brought, see <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6711437597210480646#editor/target=post;postID=4739847701795804761;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=2;src=postname" target="_blank">Part 1</a> and <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6711437597210480646#editor/target=post;postID=1101526024274368267;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=1;src=postname" target="_blank">Part 2</a> here if you haven't been following along. We still had another day left of shopping in Texas and our Bed & Breakfast proved to be quite entertaining. We learned about how to buy, size, wears chaps (pronounced...shaps, or something like that.) from a total stranger. I guess we did kinda ask for it when gal pal and I were joking about buying some to bedazzle. ( We were in the common room at the B&B). We next encountered a drunk as a skunk Texas cutie! She had her glass and her bottle of wine and proceeded to tell us her <i>WHOLE life story!</i> All I got out of it was...."I'm co-dependent with my daughter" and blindness from the big ol' honkin' Texas-size diamond dangling off her ring finger.<br />
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She kept telling us about a little shop were all the art with filled with texture...... (w-ha-t????) She finally took a breath and gal pal and I made our escape. Question? Why was she drinking in the common room and not at a fine dining establishment???? Here we go!<br />
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I joined a Drinking Club while I was in Texas. Really!!! I just wanted a glass of wine after all the drama of the trip. I was quickly informed that the county that we were staying in was D-R-Y! Why did no one tell me this before I came!!! A cutie named Clark told us to go to Applebees down the road and sign up for a membership!<br />
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Another dialogue..... (drive, drive 26' truck to Applebees)<br />
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Gal Pal: I think ol' Clark was flirting with us.....saying we had to join a club to have a glass of wine.<br />
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Robin: He waasss cute! And he had such pretty teeth! (I'm a sucker for a great set of chompers!)<br />
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Gal Pal/Robin: 2 Margaritas, please.<br />
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Robin: I left mine in the car....truly I am 46 and of age.<br />
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Waitress: Yup......5 min later, please fill out these membership forms for our drinking club!<br />
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Moral of the story.... Clark was NOT flirting! He spoke the truth! Bummer....cause he had such pretty teeth!<br />
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The next morning we packed up and headed Northeast. Think I'm gonna have to stretch this out to 4 posts just to make sure I don't leave any of the craziness out. Stay tuned....<br />
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<br />Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com0Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-11015260242743682672014-03-05T11:22:00.000-08:002014-03-05T11:22:38.075-08:00Hittin' the Road "Nest"-style.....Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you read my last post, you know that my last shopping trip had a bit of a rocky start. From the word "go" nothing went according to plan. Hey I can be as flexible as the next gal, but in this vintage buying business keeping costs as low as possible is a high priority. As much fun and the treasure hunt is.....I've got to make sure I sell the goodies at a profit, while making sure the prices are affordable. <br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">Budget Truck had junky trucks and rude employees, (cough, cough, Rudy)</li>
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Undaunted by Rudy and his madness......3 hrs. and a 26' <a href="http://www.uhaul.com/" target="_blank">Uhaul</a> Truck, gal pal and I hit the road. Itching to "buy something pretty" I was ready to peel my eyes, get my hands dirty and discover the treasures hidden in the great state of Texas. Had to figure out where to stay now that commuting to/from in-laws was no longer an option. Put in a call to hubby, my travel witch (only with a b...his word not mine...hehehe), to find some safe, cheap digs for our time in Texas. In true Nest fashion, the hotel he found was a bit squeezy, so plan B was enacted and a nice B&B was found in short order. Let the shopping commence.<br />
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Speaker: (barely above a whisper) This is <b><i><u>Rudy</u></i></b> from Budget Truck Rental and I'm calling to say that I'm sorry that you had such a bad experience with the Budget, my bad experience was with you and the way I was treated.</div>
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Rudy/Speaker: (Now shouting) Listen lady....I'm not gonna let you two <i><b>BITCHES</b></i> get me <b style="font-style: italic;">fired!</b> (yes he sooo went there.)</div>
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Gal Pal:(Loudly speaking...) I have never been talked to this way in my life. You are rude, obnoxious (fill in the blank)! Do not ever call my phone again. I do not want to speak to anyone but your regional director. If you call me again I will have you up on harassment charges. Do you know what that is, RUDY? Just lose my number from your phone. C-L-I-C-K!!! **Note: gal pal I might add is about 5' tall and not 100lbs. soakin' wet) You go girl!</div>
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A quick call to the Regional Director updating them on good ole Rudy sets the ball in motion. Let's just say........we did what we said we were gonna do! Guess who's in the unemployment line NOW! I mean really, he could have faked an apology and all would have been forgotten. All I got to say is....</div>
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<br />Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com1Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-47398477017958047612014-03-04T14:22:00.000-08:002014-03-04T14:22:44.659-08:00Hittin' the Road "Nest"-style.....Part 1As I said at the beginning of the year, I'm ready to blow this popcicle stand. Well....actually, I been getting the itch to hit the road and do what I do best. <strike> Get into trouble</strike>, I mean, buy some vintage treasures! The tale I'm about to tell is a wild one, but it's true none the less.<br />
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Two girls, a truck, and a guy named Rudy! My gal pal and I flew into Dallas and had my mother-in-law pick us up at the airport. Our plan was to stay with the in laws and shop about Texas looking high and low for "booty". What's the saying....best laid plans...... Well bright and early the next morning we headed over to pick up the Budget 24'truck. (Yup, 24'!! We meant bizness!) Ready for the fun and adventure of vintage shopping, we were in no way shape or form ready for a guy named R-U-D-Y, manager at the Budget Truck satellite location in Tyler, TX. The only way to truly tell the story is to give you the dialogue....so here goes.<br />
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Robin: Hi, I'm here to pick up my truck, here's my reservation.<br />
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Miss Sales Lady: We'll get you taken care of. Hey Rudy, can you bring a 24' truck around? Oh, btw, we have NONE of the blankets or packing supplies that you reserved. (cause that's just how we roll, ok, I improvised here).....Here it is.... Make sure to check the truck out first to see if it is alright.<br />
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Robin: Great. Hey Gal Pal, (aka Yvette from <a href="http://www.foundrybyfreeman.com/" target="_blank">Foundry by Freeman</a>) check out the truck while I finish the paper work.<br />
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Gal Pal: (after checking out truck) This truck won't due. The transmission is about the go and it's completely filthy. It's not safe for two women to drive cross country.<br />
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Rudy: (throwing 2 sets of keys on the counter), go in the back and see which truck you want. **Side bar...do you really think Budget Truck knows that we now have three sets of their truck keys and that we are headed back, unattended I might add, to the sanctum sanctorum to pick our truck out???? Me thinks NOT.<br />
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We.....walk back, look over trucks, pick one and head to front of store.<br />
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Gal Pal: Hey Rudy, we'll be on our way just as soon as you remove the dirty nasty used mattress from the back of the truck.<br />
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Robin: Why does the truck have a mattress in it?<br />
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Rudy: We don't clean the trucks. I can't have my men move the dirty nasty used mattress (ok, he didn't really use all these descriptive words)....it's a sanitation issue.<br />
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Robin: It's a sanitation issue with us!!<br />
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Gal Pal: So let me get this straight....you want me to pay you $1000 and remove the mattress myself?<br />
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Rudy: Yup! You can't leave it here though....I have your info. and I'll have the city fine you. (YES he DID!!!)<br />
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Gal Pal: I want your name and the name of your supervisor......Dial, dial, dial......Hello Ms. Supervisor let me tell you what just happened. blah, blah, blah.....<br />
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Ms. Supervisor: Of course you don't have to remove the mattress yourself, I will make Rudy do it. I'll call him right now. <br />
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Gal Pal: We are still waiting to get our truck WITHOUT the mattress. <br />
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Ms. Supervisor: I have tried to call Rudy <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">11 Times </u> and he hasn't picked up his phone. (meanwhile, I must point out that Rudy is not in the loo, he has been in the store for the last 20 min.)<br />
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Gal Pal: I want to file a formal complaint.<br />
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Robin: I want to void this transaction. Just pretend I never walked into this crazy place.<br />
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Miss Sales Lady: We can't void it, the charge has already gone thru.<br />
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Robin: <i style="font-weight: bold;">WHAT????!!? </i>You need to call somebody and figure it out. I'm NOT leaving here until I get my money $$$$ back!<br />
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2 phone calls and twenty more minutes.....the contract was finally voided.<br />
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My poor sweet mother-in-law. She witnessed the whole thing! After 2.5 hours we still had NO TRUCK!!<br />
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After some quick scrambling and hurried phone calls, we found a UHaul dealer. (Side note....got lost and drove another 35min, yikes!) The truck cost $200 more and didn't have unlimited miles, but what were we to do???? Chalk it up to another episode of "How hard can it be?" and hit the road!!<br />
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Stay tuned for Part 2 of this crazy shopping trip! You won't wanna miss it!<br />
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<br />Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com2Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-54215711695971301352014-02-11T07:26:00.000-08:002014-02-11T07:26:17.113-08:00We'll Never Be Royals....Pantone Color of the Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey....I'm hip. Did you get the lyrics from "Royals by Lorde"? Well it's not exactly a royal purple, it's Radiant Orchid to be exact. The <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21129" target="_blank">PANTONE</a> of the the year. And I have to say.....it's about time. Even as a wee little "birdie" in my momma's nest, I have been in love with purple! I know it's hard to believe since all I ever talk about is.....aqua, AQUA, aQuA! I still do my best to sneak it in whenever I can.</div>
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Wanted to share this amazing news with you. Especially now when we are all freezing, snowed/iced in. There's nothing like a bright cheerful color to liven up your day. So take a minute...look/then close your eyes, hehehehe, an dream of lovely blooms and warmer days.</div>
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You may not want to jump into the pool head first, but there are a number of ways that you can bring this fabulous color into your home. Think accessories!!!! Pillows, ottomans, throws, votives/candles, art....just to think of a few ideas. Don't be afraid! Dip your toes into the color pool and enjoy!</div>
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Well, as usual this post is long over due. I have had a jam packed schedule this year and am behind in all things, once again! The last I blabbed/you read I was headed to Atlanta for the Gift Show. The Robin's Nest was in search of hand-crafted products to add to the shop. Another goal of heading down to "Market", as it's known in the biz is see what's trending in the decor world. I think myself a trend spotter, you see. (hehehehe) Seriously though, even though I focus on vintage in my shop, I want to make sure that my displays and products align with current trends. (Bustin' out some of my marketing garble for you!) So I'll share some of what I saw down in Atlanta.<br />
P.S. Gotta give a shout out to one of my besties, Kelly, from <a href="http://www.madisonandmabel.com/" target="_blank">Madison & Mabel</a>. Drop by her site and take a look at her custom furniture...amazing!<br />
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One of my favorite trends! Let's just say.....if it has a head it was mounted on a wall. Whimsical, realistic, colorful everywhere I looked in Atlanta I saw a mounted head. Long gown are the days of just deer and moose. Hedgehogs, rams, raccoons, gerbils......check in the box.</div>
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Creative use of materials and style continues to dominate the market. Either a "knock-off" found in a department store or the real vintage "deal" out of the box design is strong. Since this arena is my first love, it was a lot of fun seeing what small companies were showing. I'm not a huge fan of the knock-offs.</div>
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Again....loving this trend. Although you might not want to build a room around this trend. It's fun to pick a few elements to add to your existing style. I believe style is simply surrounding yourself with things that make you happy. Don't be afraid to color outside the lines.</div>
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I hope you enjoyed this little snippet from my time in Atlanta, GA during the Jan. 2014 Home and Gift Show. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled this year as you shop to see if you spot the trends that I found.</div>
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Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com2Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-2701414579852765392014-01-06T07:50:00.001-08:002014-01-06T07:50:56.160-08:00Traveling in January, Trip #1<br />
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Well, first I gotta be honest........The Pinterest experiment is a bust! Really a pin for a year??? What was I thinking? Did I really put that on my "to do" list? I'm gonna shoot for doing one "pin project" a week. Let's face it....52 projects, so do-able....365???!!!!<br />
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As I said in my last post, I've got a couple trips this month. The first trip is to Atlanta, GA to the Home & Gift Show. Imagine 3 massive 26 floor buildings with thousands of vendor all vying for your attention and $$$$. Quite an adventure to pack into less than 48 hours. But hey, I'm up to the task! (Small complications...) First, the broken toe. Think 28,000 steps in 2 days. Second, sharing a bed with friend. <br />
The rooms were so booked up that only one bed in all of Atlanta was available. Hey, I didn't make the reservations, just sayin'. Hoping it's not a double....<br />
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Now the real question....Why does a vintage lifestyle store owner go to a wholesale market???? Good Question! Let me tell you why I go.<br />
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1. What are the trends? This is a great way to figure out what's going to be out there in the department stores. And more importantly, what's NOT!!! Even though I primarily sell vintage items, as a retail store I realize that I still need to stay up to date with design trends and colors to stay fresh and exciting for my customers.<br />
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2. My way of shopping "wholesale". Let's face it, I can't make, buy, clean, build, fix all the vintage products I need for my shop. Enter my two favorite categories at market<b> Made in America</b> and <b>Handmade Designs & Handmade Jewelry</b>.<br />
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I do my best to support American companies and artist/designer made products. Market is a great way to see a very large selection of products that fit this category. My now crazy popular vintage book letters were found last year in Atlanta.</div>
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3. Inspiration! It's nice to see all the showrooms decked out with brand new products. The displays are so inventive. I always come home brimming with ideas on ways to refresh my shop. I really think it's important change up my space. I don't want to shop in a store that looks the same every time I go in.....my customer don't either!<br />
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4. It's a trip, duh!!! Who doesn't wanna have a quick get away! As much as I love hubby and the birdies, it's nice to focus solely on my business and not have to play the balancing act of wife/mother/business owner. </div>
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<br />Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com0Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-45465768064174514122014-01-01T14:30:00.000-08:002014-01-01T14:30:25.712-08:00A look back at 2013 and serious plans for 2014, part 2Well, if you read my post yesterday, you gotta a recap of all the madness that happened in 2013 at The Robin's Nest. It's been one heck of a ride, that's for sure. My famous last words....."How hard can it be?"....always seem to get me in a pickle. I could say that I'll be more cautious and thoughtful in 2014, but the fact is, I never plan the crazy antics. They just always seem to happen to me. To tell the truth, please don't tell hubby, it doesn't really bother me. It's just another story to tell.<br />
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So with a sincere wish to be "<i>reasonable</i>" and focused on business, I thought I'd share some of my goals, call it dreams, for 2014.<br />
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1. Be a consistent blogger. How in the h@$#ll am I gonna do this??? Well heard of Pinterest for 30 days?? Me being a TYPE A, over-achiever.....why not give it a whirl for a whole year?! Remember, "How hard can it be?" I figure between the madness that is my life and Pinterest, I'll have plenty to blog about. Wanna do it with me????????? Whatcha think?<br />
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2. Create more custom furniture and accessory pieces. It seems that I kinda lost my mojo in 2013. But I feel the juices flowing and I'm ready to build, wire, paint, and weld (who knows...I could learn)!</div>
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3. Go bigger, better, farther than any "wo-<i>man</i>" has gone before. Gotta go big or go home!! I'm planning to shop the country this year! I wanna get outta my own back yard! In the works for January? A trip to Atlanta, GA <i>and </i>Canton, TX! I'll keep you posted as my calendar fills up! Shop til 'ya drop, BABY or the $$$ runs out!</div>
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4. Ok, just a wish....but I'm serious <i>this </i>year. Buy a vintage trailer!!! I was out with birdie #2 on a date a couple of weeks ago and spied not 1, but 2 vintage .....swoon.....robin's egg blue travel trailers in the driveway of an old farm house. I'm gonna drop by, unannounced of course, and beg, plead and cajole them. Will they sell, who knows, but I'll give it my best shoot. Insert picture of dream truck and trailer here.....</div>
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5. Go glamping....'nough said!</div>
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7. Continue to add new sales venues. I'm looking at doing the Vintage Market in High Point, NC in April. Hey anyone have some great vintage sales....let me know!!! I'm spreading my wings baby!</div>
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8. The big dream.......I have this idea. I'd love to create a vintage retail destination. A place where customers can shop 3-4 times a year for the most amazing vintage home goods and accessories. Combine that with gourmet food trucks, food and drink artisans and voila, a site sooo cool that you'd be crazy to miss an event. Speaking of events...it would be available for rent...Think parties, rehearsals, photo shoots!!! Finally, have you seen all the buzz about weekend workshops filled with clever diys???? Most I've seen are on the west coast!!! What about us??? I would love to bring these types of innovative retreats to the east coast. Who knows what this building will look like? Old gas station, bank, church.......I've got my eyes peeled. Any ideas??? Let me know.</div>
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<br />Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com2Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-40296771968484784462013-12-31T12:42:00.000-08:002013-12-31T12:42:48.855-08:00A look back at 2013 and serious plans for 2014, part 1As usual, I've been slacking in the blogging department! It's been a crazy year for sure, but let's face it, that's NO excuse. Spending New Year's Eve thinking about the past year and the one to come has me feeling like I'm ready to put my big girl panties on and jump! Jump where????? Jump into blogging regularly, and growing my business by implementing some of my hair brained ideas...as usual.<br />
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I thought I'd give you a glimpse of what went down this year just to refresh you memory.....<br />
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Why do I do it.....<i style="font-weight: bold;">easy.....</i>I <b>LOVE</b> what I do! If I could redesign my own home every 3 months I'd be happy. Well I can't do that, mainly because my family would disown me. So.......I search high and low for the most amazing vintage elements to put into the homes of my customers and design clients.</div>
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I decided to take a <strike>little</strike> lot of time a snap some pics of my latest custom lighting projects. A lot because I have still yet to figure out my Nikon D70, although I have purchased 3 books and 2 online classes. No one told me I actually had to read the books and watch the videos. I simply thought the knowledge was gained through osmosis. (just joshin') It's <em>TIME </em>I need, not more tutorials. Sooooo, play I did! Changed the ISO and fiddled with all sorts of settings. Weeellllll, let's suffice it to say that my new best friend is <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/" target="_blank">Pic Monkey</a> photo editing. Well worth the investment!!! <br />
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I dragged 3 ginormous stumps from the wood pile and found my spot. Rustled the leaves and got them situated "just right" and away we go! All I needed was a French beret and I was really feeling quite the artist. Don't know if I looked the part.... Having lost about 10lbs. recently, some of my jeans are starting to sag a bit. During the "shoot" (term used loosely) I started to feel a draft and realized that my "crack" was making an appearance! Great!! A the cars (ok only 4) that drove by got an eye full! Oh well, they say art hurts!<br />
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My poor electrician Don merely smiles when I walk into his shop with a new lighting project. There's nothing I won't try to make a lamp out of.</div>
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Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com0Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-18462711814744063282013-10-24T15:27:00.000-07:002013-10-24T15:27:04.125-07:00My obssession with logs..... Nature Autumn style and a confession<div align="left" style="text-align: center;">
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If you've been shopping lately, you've probably seen the log trend. If not, don't be a bump on a log (hehehe). It's everywhere! I've seen logs used in so many ways from table tops, décor and even furniture. I've scoured the web to bring together some of my favorite design ideas. </div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/265712446735175147/" target="_blank">Log Bowls</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Log Placemats</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lover.ly.com/" target="_blank">Cake Stand</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/29273466300650208/" target="_blank">Log Lounge</a></div>
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<a href="http://dornob.com/real-rustic-contemporary-craft-solid-wood-furniture-sets/#axzz2iebXKHkr" target="_blank">Log Lounge Chair</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.therobinsnesthome.com/" target="_blank">Log Table</a> my creation</div>
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Ok...what's the <strong><em>confession</em></strong>? I've decided to add a little log love to my shop for the holidays. Think amazing cheese boards with vintage stamped cheese knife. (it's a mouthful....pun intended) Fortunately for me we had a limb come down this summer. Enter hubby, chain saw and rented wood splitter. </div>
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Robin: "I need some wood slices for projects."</div>
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Hubby: "Ok, but I need some help splitting, chopping, stacking all this wood."</div>
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Robin: "Sure, no problem. (my motto, How hard can it be?, right???)</div>
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<em>6 hrs. later...3 blisters, 2 splinters, and 1 seriously aching back!</em></div>
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Hubby: "All done!"</div>
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Robin: "Hey, wait a minute, what about my wood slices."</div>
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Hubby: " Sorry, forgot"</div>
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Robin: " But remember, I only want to cut the pretty logs..."</div>
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Hubby: " Do you realize how pretentious you sound?"</div>
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Moral......Even a hard core worker chick gets a little "girly" once in a while.</div>
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What do you think? Are you feeling the trend??? I'd love to hear from you.<br />
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Okay, let's face it, (get it...so punny!), mustaches are everywhere you look these days. It's find NOT to find something with a "stache" on it when cruisin' through your favorite store. High end, low end, online...you name it. No matter where you shop you are bound to run across some facial hair embellished products.</div>
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Mustaches I will sadly never own, but LOVE to look at.....</div>
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<a href="http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/11/02/20-manliest-mustaches-and-beards-from-facial-hair-history/" target="_blank">Tom Selleck</a></div>
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<a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/movember-elopement/" target="_blank">cake</a></div>
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Robin Spireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023841117733795959noreply@blogger.com0Boonsboro, MD 21713, USA39.5062108 -77.65249069999998739.4572098 -77.733171699999986 39.555211799999995 -77.571809699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6711437597210480646.post-55761217759230364902013-08-28T14:35:00.000-07:002013-08-28T14:35:29.231-07:00Take your daughter to work day....VINTAGE STYLE<br />
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It's been a long hot summer here in good ol' Boonsboro, MD. Our schedule was jam packed with trips, vacations, camps, work, blah blah blah. You get the picture! I'm sure it looked pretty much the same in your neck of the woods. (Gotta love a little Al Roker reference, baby!) <br />
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When my little birdies are out of school I find it difficult to focus on my vintage business. I just want to hang out and spend as much time as possible with them. My oldest birdy is 26 and my youngest is 13. I know their time in the "nest" is coming to an end. This being said...when I do have to work in the summer I try to include a birdy or two whenever I can. (Sometimes bribery comes into play.) This is the topic of this blog post.<br />
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Take your daughter to work day.....Vintage Style!<br />
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I've mentioned my good friend Kelly from <a href="http://www.madisonandmabel.com/" target="_blank">Madison & Mabel</a> many times who is my vintage road trip partner in crime. Well, she has a daughter, Paige, about the same age as my little birdie, Bella. Get two crazy gals to thinkin' and voila, a plan to bring our girls with us on a flea market shopping day up in PA. </div>
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Lunches/snacks packed, check! Clothes laid out the night before, check! Alarm set for o dark thirty, check! </div>
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My sleepy-eyed birdy moaned and groaned as we hit the road to meet up with the M & M girls. Kelly and I looked at each other with a mixture of fear and amusement as we listened to our daughters complain in the back seat. Although the trip had just begun and both of us had packed all our food for the day, a little bribery was certainly in order. </div>
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Moms: "Girls...hang in there! There's a Dunkin' Donuts just off the exit before we get to the flea market."</div>
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Girls: "How long is it gonna take to get there?"</div>
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Moms: "About two hours....just go to sleep."</div>
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Girls: "Are we there yet?"</div>
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Well.....true to our word our first stop was for donuts. By the time we got to Dunkin' Donuts they were crabby, lazy, sleepy and hungry. This did not bode well for the rest of this vintage shopping trip. </div>
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Insert 24 donut holes....YES 24, between the two and <strong><em>presto chango </em></strong>they were riding the sugar train! Really hopped up on the "junk"! Like Energizer bunnies, Bella and Paige were ready to shop! If you know me you know that I'm a bit of a tree hugger when it comes to food. No fast food, whole foods, organic, you get the idea. But shopping is shopping, I figured that one donut frenzy is not gonna kill her.</div>
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The four of us shopped our way through PA and were on our way home. Lo and behold, what do we find? A bakery that creates custom donuts!! Really..... </div>
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Girls: "please, please, please....let us get some!!!"</div>
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Moms: "You already had donuts this morning!"</div>
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Girls: "Pah leeeeeze.........these are custom made!!!!!!"</div>
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Moms: "What the heck, you only live once!"</div>
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How was the vintage haul for this trip???? It S-U-C-K-E-D! Neither Kelly or I found any treasures, and quite frankly, hardly bought a thing. And yet, for me, this was one of the best shopping trips I've ever been on. It was a blast watching the girls act silly and just being girls. At the end of the day, I work for myself so that I can spend time with my family. And that's just what I did!!</div>
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