Bloggers' Bodega was designed 
for ALL our Blogger friends who have online shops 

and for those who love to shop them. 

It is absolutely FREE to join. Every Tuesday there will be a linky at the bottom of my blog post.


If you would like to join as a merchant, just add your site with a photo. 

Then just grab the linky code and post it to the bottom of your blog on Tuesdays. 

Your site will then be advertised on blogs
all over the World for FREE!!!

If you are a shopper, and love the Bodega- you are more than welcome to grab the linky and post it to your blog on Tuesdays as well.
We are positive that your fellow bloggers 
will appreciate your kindness and support!!!

Take a look at the fabulous shops below and
Happy Shopping! 


Hugs & Besos,
nic

Happy Birthday Stevie Nicks!

Still fabulous!

Bonnie & Clyde

Faye Dunaway & Warren Beatty 

were such a chic pair of criminals in Bonnie and Clyde.

Do you know what time it is?

It's Bloggers' Bodega time! 

{If you are new to the BB click HERE for all the fabulous details}

Be sure to go and visit Lynn at The Vintage Nest 

for our FIRST Bodega Give-A-Way! 

 Isn't it lovely?

Today we're offering FREE shipping over at 

Maison St.Germain on Etsy! 

Just enter in the code BBFREE at check out.

Maybe you will want to purchase some 

fabulous additions to your Spring wardrobe... yes?

We recently listed our Prairie Slips, which were so popular at our last show that we sold all but two... and we kept those! hahaha

They look fabulous with cowboy boots, heels... over jeans or leggings... layered with tons of jewelry or alone.

$28

$35

$35

$29

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a day filled with fabulousness & Happy Shopping!!!

Hugs and Besos,
~nic

Etsy Treasuries...

Oh MY! 

So we have been doing etsy for a couple of months and I love browsing through the treasuries, but I didn't know who picked them, or if you had to be in a certain group or whatever. Imagine my excitement when I found out I could make one... or a ton! So while I was waiting for my husband to get home from work before we went to Easter dinner (at my parents... and yes it was DELICIOUS!) and I made my FIRST one. I titled it  "Not Dorothy's Shoes". It is filled with RED VINTAGE SHOES! I got to go through hundreds them & pick my favorites, which can I just say, was hard to narrow down. It kinda felt like shopping but with out spending money. FABULOUS! 

Well I had so much fun with that one that I made another one. hehehe "As I Look Out the Window..."  This one is filled with really pretty photography and romantic pieces. I love it... It actually makes me want to look out the window in hopes I will see such beauty. 

I have to admit, I am addicted. Like I need something else to occupy my time. :-) Let me know what you think <3

That's what's going on over here. I hope you are all doing fabulously! 

 I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Easter. 

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

I'm Backkkkkk!

My Gosh- I can't believe it's been so long. 

Well to give you a brief recap... our little Maci Melina turned 3 in March! Time sure does fly. We think she is going to be a fashion designer. She will only wear skirts and tutus. Even over jeans. The fuller the better. She changes at least four times a day. She thinks that play dress up shoes with a heel are appropriate. You can often find her dancing in front of the mirror. And I would love to know where she gets her dance moves because none of the shows she watches move like that!!! She is quite the little character. 

So, as fabulous as the weekend was, we got a ton of rain. This, on top of all the snow we still had, caused our river to flood, then our road and then our house. We were evacuated by the fire department at about 2:00 am. Thank God for them because we didn't even know it was happening. Although we live right beside a river, it has never rose high enough to worry. Here are some photos of the aftermath...

 

See the computer tower sitting on the chair? Yeah- well just a few hours before it was submersed in water. 

Hence, my absence :(

My yard

  

The river is usually MUCH lower than this.

 

Someone tried to drive through the water and lost control. Thankfully, she was okay, her car... not so much.

  

This lovely body of water is actually an open field. These photos don't even begin to describe what it was before the water receded. It was one hot mess! It was surely an experience... one I hope to never have to go through again. But thankfully, we were all okay and it could have been so much worse. So that is what I have been up to, more or less... recovering. But there was a rainbow after the storm... I redid my whole kitchen and living room. And I LOVE it!!! See? Everything happens for a reason. God must have been like "Gurrllll... you need to do something with this house!" 

I would have taken a much more subtle hint, but He is funny like that ;-)

What have YOU been up to? I will have to stop by and see.

Hugs & Besos,

~nic

How Exciting!!!

Head on over to The Vintage Inspired Home for her first feature home 

which just happens to be...  My Mom's house. 

Yayyy Mom!!! 

Now you can all see how fabulous she is at decorating, designing and styling her home. 

If you haven't checked out her blog- it is a must see! 

And we are so very excited for Melinda too! 

We wish you the best of luck on your new venture and we will be visiting often!

I hope you all have a weekend filled with fabulousness!

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

Let's Hear it For the Boys

Male Bust

$75 @MStG

I love this form... 

I have this larger one in my house.

Vintage Shirt Fronts

$15ea @MStG

These just fascinate me- I mean- aren't they uncomfortable?!?! 

That feel like cardboard. :-/

Let's think of something else to do with them... Suggestions?!?!

Assorted Vintage Shirt Collars

$6ea @MStG

Again- not thinking these were comfortable.

But they do look fabulous with jewels and rhinestones...

Would also make a cute necklace or bracelet {hmmmm}

Vintage Derby Hat

$25 @MStG

Don't you love vintage men's hats? 

They made them look so distinguished.

Vintage Suitcase

$26 @MStG

I love vintage suitcases so much more than modern day ones. Yes- they were heavier ;-) but they have so much character and they look awesome stacked {as my mom does} Can I just tell you that I don't even get a chance to buy them at markets because she snatches them up with the quickness!

Like she doesn't have enough already?!?!?! 

hehehehe <3

Thanks for stopping by! And please check out all the other fabulous shops the Bodega!

Everyone has so many great things! And pass it on- it's fun to shop and FREE to join! 

All we ask is that you post our linky to your blog so everyone gets seen.

So fill up your trucks- er carts and have some fun {And let me know what you got!}

Hugs and Besos,
~nic

Happy Tuesday!

<3 Well hello there Bloggers and Bloggettes <3

I hope you are all doing fabulously this Tuesday... 

this Bloggers' Bodega Tuesday!

We are so excited- that we now have FIFTY Fabulous Shops at the Bodega!

Remember-It's FREE to join, we just ask that you link back so everyone gets seen :-)

In celebration of our Fabulous Fifty- we are giving you 

25% off at Maison St. Germain. Just enter code: BB25

 - Every time I hear "50" this is what I think of... 

love love LOVE her!- 

Happy Shopping! 

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

It's Tuesday!

Is it? 

Because I am at the point where one day just rolls into the next 

and it always seems like a Monday.

But I do know that Tuesday is Bloggers' Bodega! Whoo Hoo!!!

We had a little issue this morning with the linky, but we are back on board.

We will be putting on some vintage Valentine's Day cards on Etsy.

(They should be up by the end of today.)

I just love the old ones don't you? 

They seem to be so much more fun then the modern ones.

I wonder if my kids will think the same thing about things now.

I hope your week is starting off fabulously!!

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

Monster...

Oh my adorable, precious baby <3

So Kissable and Sweet <3

And then she goes into the garbage and does this.

Really?!?! Sour cream? Not my idea of a snack. :-)
<3 She's still super cute though!!! <3

Hugs and besos,

~nic

Surprise...

it's snowing again. 

But today we are embracing it with a Snow Sale!!! 

Stop over at Maison St. Germain and get 15% off your entire order (No minimum) 

Just enter in the code 4EVERSNOWING

We will ship your items with in 3 business days (weather permitting).

Happy Shopping!

 Hugs and Besos,

~nic

Is it Spring yet???

No definitely not. We just got another 3 inches of snow on top of our 3 FEET and tomorrow night we will be getting ANOTHER 4-8 inches. 

 <3 The monsters love it <3

And it is pretty- but I am ready for chirping birds, blooming flowers, trips to the play ground...

ANNNDDDD Spring Fashion!!!

                 

Oh how I love love LOVE Straw hats <3  

 These FABULOUS cuffs will brighten anyone's day!!! 

                                                                                                                                  

And for now... these will be the only flowers I see. :-)

I hope you are all staying warm! 

And be sure to check out all the fabulous shops at the  

Bloggers' Bodega!!!

Hugs and Besos,

nic

Lazy Sunday

Today started as a typical Lazy Sunday, cuddling with my princesses watching cartoons. Then the girls got antsy and wanted to destroy the house. So instead of following their mess, cleaning up after them, I figured I would try and get some work done. Which THEN turned into working on my blog, which was in dire need of revamping. I added some new pages that I am REALLY hoping I can keep up on. 
I was so excited to see all the new fonts Blogger had added to the template!!!
I wish they would add more font options to the actual post though. Does anyone know how to change it to something more exciting?

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend.
Hugs & Besos,
nic

Bloggers' Bodega

It's Tuesday!!! Do you know what that means? 

Wellll, it means it is Bloggers' Bodega time. 

What is a Bloggers' Bodega??? you ask?!?! 

It is a place where bloggers can advertise for FREE!!! And buyers can support their friends by shopping at their sites. Excited?  I know we are!!

Here's how it works...

For those of you who have an online boutique, etsy, or other web-based store you can advertise here for FREE! (Did I mention it was FREE?) At the bottom of this post you will notice the "linky". Click on "Click Here to Enter", fill in your store's web address and image. Then "Get the Code" and post it to your blog every Tuesday! It is a Blog Hop so your site will advertised on blogs World Wide!

For you who love to shop, this is where you will find the BEST deals and most unique things. From vintage to antique to handmade. Fabulousness for everyone and sure to be lots of fun. And if you like it... let your friends know ;-) And you can also "Get the Code" and post it on Tuesdays!!! We would all appreciate your help <3

Let us know what you think and be sure to stop by and visit

Capers of the Vintage Vixens  

and all the shops who have already joined the Bodega.