Vickie's Vintage...and how it was built, Part 1

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Hi, All. Some things going on with the dolls, slow but sure!

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Finally, the girls empty Vickie's Vintage for the construction of a second floor for a bridal/formal salon. Holds on construction have been due to typical Chicago building code snags and decisions.

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Back at Vickie's townhouse---

Richelle presents storyboards for choosing surfaces for the new construction.

Richelle: This board I call 'pearly'...with a bit of dull gold trim.

Vickie: I like the flooring, it looks to be the similar to the HFIM house. 

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Vickie: This pearlized paper would be pretty in the dressing rooms. 

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I love the flooring

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Ah, this will be a great blend with the existing silvered cement floors on the main level. This model really gives me an idea of what it might look like.

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Richelle: Well, this is the 'silver' board, all dulled surfaces, except this glittered paper.

Vickie: Oh, that is too much glitter, I like this softer one below though. I see you used the same flooring. I really the like the look of the silver palette.

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Richelle: Yes, this goes well with both palettes. And is durable and luxurious.

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Richelle: Here is my suggested layout for the upstairs with display closets and racks along the back wall, with seating banquettes at the railings. A center dais in front of a huge tri-fold mirror. Two massive chandeliers should light the entire balcony and will show through the exterior windows.

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Richelle: (Holding her breath) I hope you like it, so we can go forward. I actually have a source for the closets. We can decide on the details, as we go along. I have to check with BMR Ltd. and see what will be considered as building improvements and to get their okay.

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Vickie: Can we make the closets portable, or is that impractical? I've had three changes since the shop started. I've really learned to be modular. 

Richelle: The source closets I have in mind are pretty flexible. We could put them on wheels under the kick plate, but we will have to anchor them to the walls then for safety, maybe with a locking mechanism.

Vickie: So many decisions. What were you planning to use for railings?

Richelle: Clear acrylic to keep it nice and airy. I was hoping to find clear banquettes, also. 

Vickie: Hmmm, I really like that idea. Nothing to obstruct the view of the new level. Great, whatever is feasible and okay with the building codes. BMR has been super---Ms.Roberts wants to do renewal on this entire block. Richelle, you've done a fabulous presentation, I love it all. Let me know when I can see these closets. 

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Richelle: Well, I'm so thankful for the referral to work for you and BMR, it's a great start for my career.

Vickie: What about your wedding? I thought it was going to be next month?

Richelle: We are both so busy with work, we've bumped it to sometime in fall, maybe October. My Dad and Uncle are both really busy from now on until then. (Sigh)

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Vickie: If you haven't found a wedding dress, maybe you can be my first customer.

Richelle: I hope so---! LOL, if we get all our projects, done!

Vickie: Now, l love the board you made for the for the townhouse. I can't wait to start on at least the floors now, and cover the couch with that turquoise fabric you brought. It's perfect.

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Fall in the Resort Shop: EL says they are STOCKED!

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EL here, I'm so glad you are tuning in for our 

FALL RESORT SHOP preview!

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It's FOOTBALL and BASKETBALL SEASON.

After such a hot summer, we are all ready to stretch our legs, warm up our throwing arms, clean our paddles, and just get a move-on outside!

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Are you ready to support your TEAMS. 

Vickie's Resort Shop IS!

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The resort shop is all about the guys! A great selection of apparel for every size and style.

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Come on in and take a look.

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Whether you want to go fishing, boating, skateboarding or find some ice to skate on...we are ready here with the 

GEAR to do it WITH and IN!

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Of course you need the right DUDS, 

and the right LOOK!

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New, lightly used and great closeout buys, 

keeps  Vickie's full of great finds.

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We won't forget the GALS...we have exercise togs, uniforms, equipment, it's all here.

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Our center rack top!

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We even have an equestrian selection. 'Old Paint' will love being ridden by someone in these great boots, saddle, hats, and togs.

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Weather getting cooler?

 We have a great assortment of

 sweats and coverups.

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Need a ball, or a helmet for biking? 

How about some duffel bags or totes.

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Gals' work out equipment, leotards or headgear. Lots of Guys' sandals, shoes, and boots. 

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Open on Friday 9-9 for our FALL OPENING! 

See something you like, you can order many items online, pick them up or we will ship them out as soon as we can! 

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It's always great shopping 

here at

Vickie's Fall Vintage and Resort Shops!

This is EL, see you SOON!

Vickie's is a Fictitious Store for you to view and enjoy.

Directions for making the basics in this diorama are 

HERE

Directions for the fixtures are 

HERE

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Getting Ready for Christmas at Vickie's Vintage

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Vickie's has been closed since Halloween, and the store has been revamped, and cleaned. The girls have been working hard to deliver a store ready for the **HOLIDAYS!**

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Trish from the Garden Center: Hi, Vickie! I just popped in to say I won't have the Tree Lot open until next Saturday. I'm taking your urn home today to decorate, did you need anything else done for the holiday?

Vickie: I know it's been so hectic, I forgot about the outside. We are going pretty minimal here this year, with the threat of a possible total shutdown. We took the last two weeks to get the entire inventory ready to put up online. 

Trish: I wish you could sell fresh trees on line, but, we have a lot of orders online for garlands and wreaths and for pickup. 

Vickie: Maybe you could set aside something pretty for above the door, you are the expert and I definitely loved what you did last year. How about something wintery instead of Christmas, so we can leave it up through January?

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Vickie:I think we can open by Friday, if that works for you.

Trish: No problem, I have to stop by and water the greenhouse, and we will be delivering all week. I just moved the last items out today. Jason is going to be here a lot, as I have so many design orders for my accounts. Yours will be here by Wednesday. And, Keep going the shop looks great! I have to go put up the fence and take two loads home today! 

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Zoe: Bye, Trish! Vickie, I'm almost done up here, I'll just clean all the surfaces. 

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Zoe: Lots of railings, and knobs, and corners that people touch. I hope the selections we chose for up here work. We have lots of short dresses for people staying at home? 

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Zoe: We chose a few long dresses and of course a few wedding dresses, though that has been a struggle this year. 

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Zoe: We have a great selection of fancy hose, from a local designer. And LOTS of 

short dresses and accessories. I love that green top...so pretty and classy!

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Vickie: I'm sure glad to see the red dress there instead of that horrid skull costume. 

Much cheerier. (chuckle)

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Vickie: You've done a great job curating the upstairs Zoe. And, do you have everything ready to go live online? 

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Zoe: Sure do, I have fourteen clients ready to schedule appointments as soon as we decide to open. 

Vickie: Go ahead and schedule for Thursday night and Friday, Saturday, early morning. I'm sure we will have the last of the photos taken by then. 

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Carly: I have all the short boots in the shoe display now. We just need signage, and I confess I need to tag most of them, too. 

Vickie: Well, it definitely looks great! Can you be ready for Thursday? 

Carly: Sure! 

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Carly: This rack is perfect for the tall boots and all the purses...excellent in fact!

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Vickie: Well, It is time to set up the Carousel. That will take the rest of the day!

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Carly: I can help as soon as I finish the accessories!

A few hours later! 

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Christmas Dresses and Christmas Sweaters from local Artisans help to fill the carousel.

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Can't forget Winter jackets, for our snowy winters here in Chicagoland.

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Vickie: I think this looks great, I hope all these sweaters appeal to all the stay at home parties.  Are we done, I think a few more decorations and update the websites and we will be good to go! 

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Carly: Now, if I could get these scarves to just stay up here. Are there anymore of those white deer for above these racks? 

There always seems to be more things to do!

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