A little bit of this, a little bit of that.......

Boy, it's been too long since I've blogged.  Can't seem to put a background in until I do something with my mobile blogger?  What's that about?

Anyway, I'll be here trying to figure this one out for the rest of the day.  Meanwhile I've been working on some new "smalls" for my space before the holidays are on top of me.  It seems that there are alot of you out there who still like the French items that I have on a regular basis.  So I am working real hard to provide some new things every chance I get.  I haven't forgotten about you.

As a matter of fact, speaking of French (France), my husband and I have our next trip scheduled for July.  We will be there for the Tour de France.  Yippeee.....but I am planning on a couple of other trips next year.  One in the Spring and another in the Fall.  Stay tuned for details as they come about.

The Grand Marketplace.......the new home of Jonque.

The Grand Marketplace in Portland, Oregon is my new home now.  It is the baby of Andrea who owns Seek the Unique and she has created a space that is filled to the brim with so much great stuff you'll have to spend an entire afternoon taking it all in.

If you have not already visited then you must.  This wonderful place is filled with the magic and wonder of all things rusty, chippy, mid-century, one-of-a-kind and just plain awesome.

I am lucky enough to be part of the 23 super talented dealers who curate great finds from all over the country and world.  Aurora Mills, Vintage Rust, Ormalulu, Diggs, Seek the Unique and many others are all showcasing the best of the best in vintage coolness.

The address is 1005 SE Grand in Portland.  Right by the Morrison bridge and kitty corner from Rejuvenation.  The hours are 10 to 6 Monday thru Saturday and Sunday 11 to 5.  They offer delivery of merchandise, at a price and all pieces are available for rental, too.

Welcome to my new blog

There are many things in life that cause a person to make decisions that may or may not be popular but need to be made.  I am at that point in my life where certain things have caused me to rethink some of the recent choices I have made in my life.  I speak, of course, of being a business owner.

My shop has been open for 14+ months now.  It has been a huge success and a plus to the community.  I have made a great number of new friends and connections in this short time.  It has, however, become a burden on my time.  Shortly after my husband and I returned from France, we started thinking of how our lives have changed so much since the shop has opened, time spent in the shop, weekends open and no employees.  All these things mean that me and only me, is responsible to be there in order to make this business thrive.  I knew this going in and I know it today as I write this blog.  It does not mean that I have to accept it. 

Having a business is difficult enough but add employees into the mix and it becomes an even bigger "hairdo", as I call it.  Too much to deal with, too much drama.  I did not nor do I want that.  Government issues, taxes, etc. are just not what I want to deal with when it comes to running a small business.  I want this venture to be fun.  One thing I have always promised myself is that when this business is no longer fun that I would close the doors and move on.  Well, that decision has been made.

August 15 will be the last that Cottage Vintage Home will be open for business.  Know that it breaks my heart to do this, however, I must move on to bigger and better things for myself.  I want to thank everyone in the Vancouver and Portland area who have supported this endeavor with me.  Your support and belief in my shop has, in part, helped me to make this decision.  Your continued support will be appreciated in my venture that I will announce very soon.

So please visit the store while you still can.  It is business as usual up until that August 15 date.  Also note that the September 1 and Uber Chic container sale in September have both been cancelled.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart and I wish you all well.

Paris, France