Sharing a Passion

How wonderful it is to make friends with women who have a vision.............and then they share their passion with others in many generous ways. Many of you already know of my wonderful friends Susie and Anna (also Linda, Jenny and the others) at SuzAnna's Antiques. Their great shop has become almost a second home! Part of their ever expanding business has areas filled with everything from crystal chandeliers to vintage cotton aprons, all offered exuberantly by several great dealers, one of whom is Jeannie ~ lover of all things pretty, painted, Parisian, vintage and glittery.

The best mirrors.........................

...................great painted furniture ~ Jeannie always has the best pieces........

............and of course plenty of aprons and crystals.

However, Jeannie also has her very own shop called UNIQUITIQUES tucked away in a quaint little downtown cottage in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Vanessa of Vanilla Lavender and I went to visit recently just as she was decorating for the holiday season. Yes, it was all there............vintage, Paris pink, glittery glass ornaments and signs, china teacups, and more of those marvelous pink cowgirl hats. Jeannie, delightful and generous, is another of these amazing women who is following her vision, her dream, of being a shopkeeper, of bringing back treasures from near and far to share with us.

Jeannie's shop in Hillsborough ~ dressed for the season...........

................Christmas ornaments in her space at SuzAnna's.............

..........one of Jeannie's German glass glitter angels ~ now hanging out at my house as I start holiday decorating.

Jeannie's generous and pretty little 'thank you' gifts offered at SuzAnna's recent Holiday Open House ~ what a fun evening that was!


If you are living near, or passing close to Hillsborough, NC ~ an interesting historic town ~ don't miss a visit to see Jeannie and her friends who share the cottage. Out of all the lovely things she has collected, one or more items will definitely look fabulous in your home.

Do remember to support the local shopkeepers in your town, especially now during the Holiday season. They are the nicest people, offer unique items, and always provide the best service.