Black Friday Week in Vickie's Vintage and a surprise guest.

Vickie's Is super busy, and...a special customer shows up.  BMRobers: Really, Vickie, I love what you have done with the shop. It looks fabulous. My niece, Lara, has kept me up to date on all your efforts and the recent Skeleton Ball. And, she is my property manager for BMR Corporation here in Chicago. I hope your new lease is satisfactory. Vickie: Oh my, you are my new landlord. Everything has been fabulous, the heat and electrical have all been repaired. Thank you so much. barbieoldnewgreenredo . Lara:I'm glad to hear that Vickie. Your business, picked right back up despite the close down and all the problems. That coat is gorgeous, I hope I can borrow it, Auntie B. barbieoldnewgreenredo barbieoldnewgreenredo Vickie: It sure did, this weekend has been crazy, This is the coat I set aside for you as you had requested, Ms.Roberts. It's an original and in great condition. barbieoldnewgreenredo BarbieMR:I will just have to try it on...oh it is perfect! Thank you Vickie for thinking of me, and setting it aside. It really fits well, and the perfect length. So many fashions are too short for me nowadays. barbieoldnewgreenredo Vickie:How about this little red cocktail dress that just came in. I haven't even had time to press it. Barbie:Oh, that would be perfect for the holidays. I will take that, too. Vickie: Well, let me just get these wrapped up for you. We appreciate your business and being a great landlord.  Zoe:That was a huge sale you made Vickie. Who was that with Lara? Barbie: What a day, that was our new landlord, Barbara of BMR Corporation and Lara is her niece and the property manager. What a day, and still more customers are pouring in the doors. barbieoldnewgreenredo Zoe: Thank you so much Monnie, here is your receipt.  Monnie: The shop is so crowded, I didn't think it could be busier than during Halloween.  Zoe: It's been crazy----have a great day!

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Monnie: I sure will, I will be back after payday!

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Sindy and Raquel are busy hunting through the merchandise.

Raquel:I just have to have these pink boots---!

Sindy: Great selections in everything. I was afraid Vickie's wouldn't reopen after that mystery and the close down.

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Lara: I love this swim suit, such a new take on a classic. I can't wait for my vacation after Christmas. 

Zoe: Yes, we got a whole line of samples from a designer here in Chicago...they are fabulous with their vintage vibe.

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 Lara: Vickie, be sure to call the office if you have any issues. We want to promote this block to improve the entire neighborhood.

Vickie:Thank you both----and we sure will. Hope to see you soon.

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Barbara M R:Happy Holidays, Vickie. And I will be sure to drop in, when I'm in town again.

Vickie:Thanks Ms.R, we are so lucky to have such good customers and landlady...thank you again for helping us to open for this weekend.

Meanwhile in the back of the store....

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Barbie: I think I might have to have that pink dress, it is so adorable. One can't have too many pink dresses? 

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Barbie: Was that THE Barbie, checking out before me....?

Vickie: That was my landlady and yes, THE Barbie...the one we all want to grow up to be.

Barbie: Wow!

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Sindy: Was that who I think it was?

Vickie: Yes, great selection, Sindy. Thanks for shopping at Vickie's Vintage.

Sindy: Great clothes Vickie and celebrities, too!

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Vickie, Zoe, and Carly all say,

WHAT A DAY!

And it's not even DECEMBER...yet.

(next decorating for Christmas)

All the opinions and photographs on this blog are my own, unless otherwise stated. 

 I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions

 or products shown, or from where I shop. 

The dolls shown are from my own and the Grand's collection as are the clothes, 

which are vintage, or made by myself. Occasionally, I falter and buy something new.

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Getting ready for Black Friday in Vickie's Vintage

Thanksgiving morning, Vickie, Zoe and Carly are putting the finishing touches on the newly remodeled Vickie's Vintage.

Vickie: Carly you did a fabulous job on designing the new mannequin. We will have to call her, Diva, I think.

Carly: Thanks, but Zoe did the shoes and the perfume counter. 

Vickie: That's great, too. I'm so glad we could get all the perfumes and accessories in for Black Friday. I just hope all our customers show up----being closed. I hope we didn't lose them.

Zoe:I think all the handbills we handed out, should help. I just finished the new accessories cabinet...it's wonderful for all those items that tangle.

Carly:Love this mink stole, even if it isn't humane, at least it's being reused instead of a new one being made.

Vickie: I'm practicing my Vanna wrist...ta-da! This lovely pink dress will steal someone's heart, I'm sure.

...and I found some nightwear overstock, that will zip out of here at the low prices.

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Vickie:Do you think when Vanna retires, I can take over her job???(Giggle)

Carly: Practice on the boots and purse/belt rack I set up----what a wide selection we have now.

Zoe:I think the shoe rack is cozier in the corner. Now there is actually more room to try on shoes.

Vickie:We seem to have a wide range of ballet or skater wear also. 

Carly: I may have to buy that nightie for my Granny. 

Vickie:I hope we have enough stock for this weekend. Well are we done?

Carly, Vickie, and Zoe are ready to serve you!

All: We can't forget Diva, too. Here's to Black Friday Shopping and Small Business Saturday!

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 I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions

 or products shown, or from where I shop. 

The dolls shown are from my own and the Grand's collection as are the clothes, 

which are vintage, or made by myself. Occasionally, I falter and buy something new.

PLEASE do not use photos without linking back to this blog without my permission. 

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Thanksgiving Goodness in the HFIM House!

Rory: Kevin, are the veggies almost done, everyone is sitting down.  Kevin:Just about, you can take this bowl in, I'll be right there. Ryan: We are gathered here today, to give thanks and share our blessings. Thank you for the roof over our heads and the plumbing that is working now. Thank you for the food we are about to share and for our 'family and friends' we are sharing it with. Now, let's eat. Aidan: Is this the kid's table?  Joe: I don't think so. Please pass the potatoes. Vickie: I never would have thought we could get 26 for a sit down meal here. I kinda like it here in the livingroom with the fire going! Sindy: Kevin, this was a great idea to grill the veggies, that corn looks scrumptious. Kevin: That's nothing compared to this turkey and dressing. Dang, Sindy you are the best cook.  Sindy:All in a days work, I'm saving room for pie, though. Barbie: Chelsea and I and everyone here at the HFIM house want to wish you all Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for viewing our celebration. Patrick: Pie, where's the pie!

All the opinions and photographs on this blog are my own, unless otherwise stated. 

 I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions

 or products shown, or from where I shop. 

The dolls shown are from my own and the Grand's collection as are the clothes, 

which are vintage, or made by myself. Occasionally, I falter and buy something new.

PLEASE do not use photos without linking back to this blog without my permission. 

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Thanksgiving Prep in the HFIM house

The HFIM house is a-bustle. With lousy weather forecasted for the holiday weekend, these Chicago millennials are either working or sticking close to what is now home in the HFIM house. 

Anyway...they are ALL family ----sort of. 

Only a few days away and the girl's are getting a heads up on the prep for Thanksgiving.

Barbie is using the new mixer for cornbread muffins, while Sindy gives her encouragement.

Plenty of butter and fresh corn for the muffins.

Chelsea is cutting apples for pies.

Rory asks, "What else do you need from the fridge besides cream and eggs?"

This is the last turkey dish, rolled turkey breast with stuffing inside. I just need the chilled veggies.

Doctor Ken:I'm getting ready to 'operate' on the grill. I'm in charge of roasting vegetables. What's that, Monnie. 

Monnie: Just the vegetables and stock for gravy. It's chilled now to make stuffing.

Sindy: Thanks Monnie, I needed that, is Ken working on the veggies?

Monnie: He is firing up the grill right now.

Sindy:There the last turkey in the oven. We will be in great shape for Thursday, since everyone has to work the day before. You can never make too much ahead.

Raquel and Belle are folding napkins for the table. If everyone is here on Thursday we will be over 20? We will have to eat in shifts.

Elsa: The centerpiece is lovely, Mulan. You did a great job using everything we already had from the yard. In Sweden we use wheat, cranberries and apples for seasonal decorations, and candles, lots of candles.

Mulan: We do too, in Northern China...the table needs to be straightened. We will have to wait for the party on Thursday. Meanwhile we will have to all eat in the kitchen. 

(NOISE from the living room---another fumble or bad call?)

Nemo:NOT FAIR! Bad call ref, bad call! 

Aidan: HORRIBLE CALL, it was in! 

What a game....I smell food...

That's it for today---anyone up for Pizza?

(to be continued for Thanksgiving)

All the opinions and photographs on this blog are my own, unless otherwise stated. 

 I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions

 or products shown, or from where I shop. 

The dolls shown are from my own and the Grand's collection as are the clothes, 

which are vintage, or made by myself. Occasionally, I falter and buy something new.

PLEASE do not use photos without linking back to this blog without my permission. 

Thank you for your cooperation, Sandi Magle

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What's a Diva to do?

A miserable Saturday morning in Chicagoland

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Barbie lounging in her rescue bed, no label, found still in a plastic packing bag.

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Lounging on vintage linens with a good book.

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Barbie *no.3* lounges in an original Peignoir from the 1960's. 

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This weather definitely requires some wine?

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Is it snowing yet? View from Barbie's mini-townhouse a thrift store rescue.

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Snow on the way, more wine, anyone?

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What's a girl to do, but relax.

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Maybe a movie on Netflix? or Outlander ...sigh, it's starting to snow. (11/18/17 9:30 am)

All the opinions and photographs on this blog are my own, unless otherwise stated. 

 I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions

 or products shown, or from where I shop. 

The dolls shown are from my own and the Grand's collection as are the clothes, 

which are vintage, or made by myself. Occasionally, i falter and buy something new.

PLEASE do not use photos without linking back to this blog without my permission. 

Thank you for your cooperation, Sandi Magle

I'll be sharing at these fine parties:

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