GREAT NEW ARRIVALS

WOW, check out this cool piece brought in by Norlene this week. This piece would be perfect for so many things. Just picture this as a kitchen island or add a drop-in sink and you have a bathroom vanity. This piece would work in any room for any needs you may have. It would also be a great home for that BIG screen TV with plenty of storage room for all those movies and games. It truly has endless possibilities. I could go on and on, but I believe a picture is worth a 1000 words. CHECK IT OUT....

This totally COOL piece arrived in all its glory today driven by our very own MYSTERY LADY. Talk about UNIQUE. This tin top farm table would work with any decor in any home and would be a conversation piece. This "TO DIE FOR" table is accompanied by six, you heard right, 6, OH SO wonderful, top of the line quality chairs. All 6 chairs fit comfortably around the table. This is one of the most unique table and chairs we have ever had in the shop.

Another view of "the table" in its temporary setting so you can dream of how wonderful it would look in your home. Don't wait too long because this one is not going to last long.

LOOK what also arrived this week. When Pamela brought this wonderful redone ZEBRA pattern chair into the shop, I was taken back. It is so awesome and comfortable. The size and presence of this chair makes the ultimate focal point in any room of your home or office. WOW, it just keeps getting better and better, doesn't it?

ELAINE arrived at the shop this morning so pleased with her weekend find. This piece is so nice because it has it all, storage, size, shape and most of all, THE LOOK. It too would work just about anywhere in your home. Such as the hallway, bedroom, study, craft room, kitchen and even the bathroom. Just one more of the many WONDERFUL new arrivals at ON A WHIM. THANKS TO OUR CREAM OF THE CROP, BEST OF THE BEST, ON A WHIM TEAM MEMBERS who work so hard and care so much.

OK, so I felt the need to throw in a little pink and pretty. This desk is a good size for your teen or for your home office. Don't let the pink fool you; it is also a very versatile piece for woman or child.

HARD WORK AND NEW TALENT

Laura has been part of ON A WHIM for a year now. Laura worked for an entire week from open to close each day to give her area a great makeover. She came up with a clever idea to give the walls and ceiling a fresh new and inviting look. Who would have thought that using simple craft paper could change the look of a room so dramatically. GREAT idea, Laura, and very affordable for anyone on a budget. Also very easy to remove when wanting a change. Laura worked very hard and it certainly paid off. Her area looks like a place that would be featured in Country Living. THANK YOU, LAURA, for working so hard. You are a talented decorator and a real asset to ON A WHIM.

More of Laura's goodies. WOW, look what a fresh idea and a lot of hard work can do....




NOW, check out Pamela's space. She is one of ON A WHIM'S newest talents. Pamela's look is very Hollywood Regency, inspired by some of her favorite designers, Dorothy Draper and Barbara Barry. Pamela's Motto is, "I BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO VINTAGE PIECES," and that she does. Pamela put beautiful white material on the ceiling and came up with a one-of-a-kind idea for her walls. Her merchandise in unlike anyone elses in the shop. It looks like it's new furniture, but I assure you it's not. In Pamela's words, she has breathed new life into vintage pieces. Each piece of furniture in her area has been redone with so much attention to detail in choosing the right texture, color, and fabric for each piece. As you can see, Pamela is going to be a great asset to ON A WHIM. THANK YOU, Pamela, for working hard to make your space unique, and most of all, WELCOME.




Jackie is another great addition-talent to our ON A WHIM TEAM. She also worked hard all week to make her area her own. She used a very creative idea for her walls, as you can see in the photos. Jackie has a background in staging homes and in retail. Her space has a lovely romantic look and feel. The detail and perfection in her set-up makes it ovious she has had experience in this area. THANK YOU, JACKIE, for working hard and doing such a good job. OH, AND WELCOME JACKIE. So glad to have you as a part of ON A WHIM.

WELL, HERE IT IS, WHAT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR. But first check out some of the new treasures our MYSTERY LADY brought in. Cool, isn't it? Just one of many new items she has brought in. YA know, I think maybe I'll make you wait one more week to meet this talented MYSTERY LADY. If you really want to know and you can't wait another week, come on in and I'll tell you who she is. By the way, our MYSTERY LADY leaves messages on a chalkboard in her space about special deals and sales. If you notice the message and tell me at the check out, you may cash in on her deals for that week. Each week is a new deal for the observant customer.

Last but not least, it's time for a big and little girl SPRING bedroom makeover at a very affordable price. You would be suprised at how inexpensive this bedroom makeover was.

SPRING IS IN THE AIR, CHRISTMAS ON THE HORIZON

The week started out with some unexpected shoppers. Lauren from Pure Style Home and two ladies from BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS came into the shop to get some props for a photo shoot they were doing at Lauren's home. This shoot is for the 2010 Christmas edition in Better Homes and Gardens. Lauren's home was selected for this shoot due to the talent she showed on her blog.They ended up getting some great ironstone, silver trays, and numerous other items from ON A WHIM. I am sorry I did not get pictures of them shopping, as I was off the day they showed up. BUT, Lauren did take pictures that day at ON A WHIM and posted them on her blog Pure Style Home. I was there when Lauren returned the merchandise they had used on Friday. I was lucky enough to hear firsthand how it went and how they go about setting up these shoots. Lauren is a wonderfully talented lady who really deserved this honor. I am so glad she got to have this experience. To see a step by step photo shoot and pictures of the shopping at ON A WHIM check out Pure Style Home.


NEXT, we are proud to announce that SYD, the upholsterer at ON A WHIM, is now downstairs. This is so good since she will now be able to display more of her upholstered pieces, and her area is beautiful as always. Syd worked so hard painting, cleaning, and setting up to make this area her own. THANK YOU, SYD, it looks so good. WELCOME, WELCOME.......


Finally as stated, SPRING IS IN THE AIR at ON A WHIM. The tulips are in the flower boxes. We have done our spring cleaning and added a coat of fresh paint to the inside of the shop. All at ON A WHIM have been working very hard bringing in new merchandise for the spring, making the shop look GREAT. We have many new surprises to announce in the upcoming weeks, including revealing our MYSTERY LADY. So keep in touch, you don't want to miss out on all the upcoming ON A WHIM NEWS and surprises.

THIS-N-THAT

Spring is in the air at ON A WHIM. We are painting, cleaning, and bringing in our fresh new spring looks. What a great way to cure that cabin fever. It really works; you should try it. Whatever you need for your home spring up and cabin fever cure, we can help, from new ideas to complete makeovers.



WELCOME downstairs, Norlene. As always you did a wonderful job. THANK YOU for all your hard work.

"Mystery Lady" update. Her sign has been hung, and what an awesome sign it is. You really need to come in and check this out.


IF YOU PLOW IT THEY WILL COME. So we did, and they did. This weekend was the first weekend our customers did not have to wear snow boots. Problem was they did need rubber boots to tiptoe through the melt down of our famous blizzard.


I would like to introduce ON A WHIM'S newest attraction, complements of the BLIZZARD of 2010. This is "MT. ON A WHIM." This ON A WHIM wonder stands about 12 feet high or more. I am sure it will be a part of the landscape until mid Spring or longer. So, ON A WHIM now offers mountain climbing free of charge, of course at your own risk. LOL.......

FRESH NEW LOOK BY MYSTERY LADY

Great upholstered chair, LOVE the choice of fabric.

Shall we share a cup of tea in this cozy corner?

BRIGHT- FRESH- CLEAN- BEAUTIFUL

To die for dresser. What a fantastic color.

Check out this little black and white set up. "SWEET."

ELEGANT, this marble top piece could easily be used anywhere in your home - foyer, bedroom, bathroom, hallway etc., you know what I mean. It is very versatile.

WOW, what a WONDERFUL new look. So bright, clean, and fresh. ON A WHIM is proud to show off this new area on the first floor. Our very own mystery lady has put this area together, and what a good job she has done. Our MYSTERY LADY has managed to bring a wonderful new look to ON A WHIM that no one else has.This new area is STUNNING and filled with unique pieces. She has worked very hard and it shows. At this time she wishes to remain nameless. I assure you as soon as she gives me the OK, I will be letting everyone know who this talented lady is. So stay tuned, more to come......

LOTS OF GREAT STUFF

Music touches the soul, and it is fun too.


Pink and pretty ready for romance.

Karey has everything you need to make your garden or home a one-of-a-kind show place.

Laura gets a lot of her unique items from Sweden where her mother-in-law lives. Laura brings in unique, one-of-a-kind items weekly. Her stuff is awesome as is she. Laura has a really good eye for decorating and putting things together. You really need to stop by and check out her area.

On A Whim now has its very own VINTAGE CLOTHES CLOSET for you .


Syd, our very talented upholsterer, just brought in 3 more of her wonderful creations. Syd always does such a beautiful job. She not only does chairs to sell, but if you have a chair you want redone, Syd is the lady to contact. Her work is the best I have ever seen. If you need info on how to contact her, just call ON A WHIM or stop in and check out her work for yourself.

Mable has some really cool stuff and brings in new treasures every week.

Holly, also known as one of the best wedding floral designers, has brought in a truck load of great stuff. She manages to always have her area packed and stacked with primitives. Holly has a very successful wedding floral design company Holly Chapple Flowers . If you're ever in need of a floral arrangement that is a true work of art, contact Holly Chapple who has been featured in many wedding magazines.

Sherry, our Pink Lady, has brought in some really wonderful pieces for your home. Sherry always seems to find time to keep her area piled high.