On A Whim Home Boutique

SHOP RESTOCKED

2012-02-15T18:31:00.001-08:00

JUST "WOW"

2012-01-19T18:02:00.000-08:00

NEW YEAR FULL SHOP

2012-01-09T18:30:00.001-08:00

FAREWELL 2011 WELCOME2012

2011-12-27T18:45:00.000-08:00

AS A NEW YEAR APPROACHES IT IS TIME TO REFLECT ON ALL THAT THE PAST YEAR HAS TAUGHT US. TO REMEMBER WHERE WE HAVE BEEN AND FIGURE OUT WHERE WE ARE GOING. 2011 HAS GIVEN ME MANY GIFTS, THE KIND MONEY CAN'T BUY. I HAVE LEARNED MANY VALUABLE LESSONS,SOME GOOD,SOME GREAT, AND SOME UNEXPECTED AND NOT SO GOOD, BUT ALL VERY VALUABLE.I AM THANKFUL FOR EACH AND EVERYONE OF THESE LESSONS I GOT TO EXPERIENCE. AS I REFLECT, I RECALL 7 YEARS AGO 1-2005, I TOOK A CHANCE AND MADE MY DREAM A REALITY. THIS DREAM, MY DREAM, BETTER KNOWN AS "ON A WHIM" CONTINUES TO BRING ME SO MUCH JOY. I WAKE UP EACH MORNING,AND I AM SO THANKFUL I TOOK THE CHANCE AND JUST DID IT. WITH EACH PASSING DAY WE BECOME MORE AND MORE SUCCESSFUL, THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF OUR WONDERFUL CUSTOMERS AND AL WHO ARE INVOLVED IN OUR SHOP. ON A WHIM HAS ALSO BEEN BLESSED WITH THE MOST AMAZING,TALENTED LADIES/TEAM MEMBERS. THESE LADIES WORK SO HARD EACH AND EVERY DAY, TO KEEP OUR SHOP FRESH,NEW AND UPDATED. WE ARE ALSO PROUD OF THE FACT THAT "ON A WHIM" WAS THE FIRST RETAIL SHOP IN THE USA TO CARRY THE AMAZING "ANNIE SLONE" PAINT PRODUCTS. THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME WE COLLECTED TOYS TO DONATE TO CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS, IT WAS SO WONDERFUL TO HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK/PAY IT FORWARD. WE ARE STILL AND ALWAYS WILL CONTINUE TO RAISE MONIES FOR NBCF. THIS YEAR WE HAVE MADE MANY NEW FRIENDS AND SADLY HAD TO SAY GOOD BY TO SOME OLD TREASURED FRIENDS. WITH A NEW YEAR APPROACHING WE HAVE MANY PLANS AND A LOT OF GREAT THINGS ON THE HORIZON. I LOOK FORWARD TO ALL THAT 2012 WILL BRING. I WOULD LIKE TO CLOSE THIS YEAR WITH A OH SO BIG THANK YOU, TO EACH OF YOU, FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR YOUR SUPPORT THRU 2011 AND ALWAYS. IT IS YOU, THE COSTUMERS , WHO HAVE HELPED MAKE US SO SUCCESSFUL DUE TO YOUR SUPPORT. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF "ON A WHIM'S" TEAM MEMBERS/LADIES FOR WORKING SO HARD AND CARING SO MUCH. ALL OF YOU LADIES ARE WHAT MAKES "ON A WHIM" SO INCREDIBLE AND SUCCESSFUL.IT IS YOUR TALENT AND HARD WORK THAT MAKES US WHO WE ARE. THANK YOU OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR ALL, EACH OF YOU DO. TO ALL WE WISH YOU A HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR , FROM "ON A WHIM"."GOOD BUY 2011" "WELCOME 2012" OH AND BELOW, MEET MR. BEASLEY HE IS ONE OF OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBERS AND THE NEWEST ADDITION TO MY FAMILY. STAY TUNED IN,2012 IS GOING TO BE VERY EXCITING. WE HAVE A LOT OF SURPRISES TO ANNOUNCE AND YOU WILL HERE ABOUT THEM FIRST ON THE BLOG......

TALENT-TASTE-STYLE

2011-12-05T17:48:00.000-08:00

LET THE PICTURES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES......

RE-STOCK

2011-11-17T17:56:00.000-08:00

WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WE ARE RESTOCKED FROM THE OPEN HOUSE. I AM SO SORRY THIS BLOG TOOK SO LONG TO POST.YOU SEE MY COMPUTER GOT ILL AND CRASHED, BIG TIME . I AM NOW IN THE MARKET FOR A REPLACEMENT AND AM MAKING DUE WITH WHATEVER COMPUTER IN MY HOME I CAN USE UNTIL I GET A NEW ONE. I WILL BE UP AND RUNNING WITH MY OWN COMPUTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SO IF THE POSTS ARE LESS FREQUENT THAN NORMAL, KNOW IT WILL ONLY BE A SHORT TIME UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS FIXED OR SHOULD I SAY A NEW COMPUTER IS BOUGHT. I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING...

READY FOR OUR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

2011-11-03T18:00:00.001-07:00

IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE. AFTER MANY LONG, BUT FUN DAYS OF HARD WORK DECKING THE HALLS, WE ARE READY TO GREET YOU FOR OUR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. I MUST SAY IT IS TRULY AMAZING WHAT A WONDERFUL JOB ALL OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS DID GETTING READY FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. THEY REALLY OUTDID THEMSELVES THIS YEAR. IT IS A SIGHT TO BEHOLD. WE ARE LOADED WITH HOLIDAY DECORATING IDEAS AND UNIQUE GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST. WE HAVE IT ALL, GOOD MUSIC, GREAT FOOD, AND AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF MERCHANDISE FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM. WE AT ON A WHIM INVITE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU TO JOIN US FOR A CUP OF HOT CIDER, SOME FOOD, AND A WONDERFUL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE.

ARRIVALS + STILL PINK

2011-10-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

THE FIRST 4 PICTURES ARE IN HONOR OF PINK OCTOBER "NBCA". BELOW THESE PICTURES ARE SOME OF OUR NEW ARRIVALS. WE ARE STILL TRYING TO RAISE MONEY FOR NBCF. 100% OF ALL ITEMS SOLD WITH A PINK RIBBON ON THEM, WILL BE DONATED TO THE CAUSE. WE ARE STILL SELLING OUR FAMOUS PINK PUMPKINS DONATED FROM MR. HEIDER AND PAINTED WITH LOVE BY ON A WHIM. THE PUMPKINS ARE $10.00 AND $5.00 EACH AND 100% OF MONEY COLLECTED GOES TO NBCF. SO ENJOY THE PICTURES AND DON'T FORGET OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND YOUR HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

PINK POWER

2011-10-07T19:02:00.001-07:00

IN HONOR OF "NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" WE AT ON A WHIM WILL BE DOING PINK POWER ALL MONTH.THE PINK PUMPKINS YOU SEE WERE DONATED BY MR.HEIDER AND PAINTED TO SELL TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. THE PUMPKINS WILL SELL FOR $10.00 EACH AND 100% OF ALL MONEY COLLECTED WILL BE DONATED TO NBCF. WE WILL ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SHOP TO SELL WITH PINK RIBBONS ON THEM. THE MONEY RAISED FROM SELLING THESE ITEMS WILL ALSO BE DONATED TO NBCF. PLEASE COME ON IN AND HELP US HELP OTHERS.

THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MONTHS. NOT ONLY IS IT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, BUT IT IS ALSO THE BEGINNING OF FALL/NESTING. THE LEAVES ARE CHANGING, THE MUMS ARE BLOOMING, AND THERE IS A PLEASANT CHILL IN THE AIR. THE OTHER FAVORITE THING ABOUT THIS MONTH IS HALLOWEEN/CANDY. I LOVE DECORATING FOR HALLOWEEN, CARVING PUMPKINS, AND SEEING ALL THE KIDS DRESSED UP. THIS MONTH IS THE BEGINNING OF ALL THE WONDERFUL HOLIDAYS TO COME.

PICTURES WORTH A 1000 WORDS

2011-09-21T16:28:00.000-07:00

TRUCKS,TRAILERS,VANS AND SUV'S

2011-09-08T17:00:00.001-07:00

BELOW ARE SOME OF THIS WEEK'S ARRIVALS. WITH EACH PASSING WEEK, I THINK, WOW IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS. THEN, ONE BY ONE I WATCH VANS,TRUCKS,TRAILERS AND SUV'S START PULLING UP IN THE PARKING LOT FILLED WITH THE WEEK'S NEW ARRIVALS. I ALWAYS WATCH IN TOTAL AMAZEMENT AS EACH PIECE IS UNLOADED AND PLACED IN ITS NEW TEMPORARY SPOT. I SAY TEMPORARY BECAUSE BY THE END OF THE WEEKEND, MOST OF THESE PIECES HAVE LEFT THE SHOP WITH THEIR NEW OWNERS. I SOMETIMES WORRY WHEN THE SHOP LOOKS SO EMPTY AT THE END OF THE WEEKEND. BUT I KNOW WITH THE GROUP OF HARD WORKING LADIES AT ON A WHIM, AS SOON AS MONDAY MORNING ROLLS AROUND, THE PARKING LOT WILL AGAIN BE FILLED WITH TRUCKS,TRAILERS, VANS AND SUV'S LOADED WITH THE WEEK'S NEW TREASURES TO REPLACE ALL THAT HAS BEEN SOLD. BY TUESDAY, I AM AT EASE AND THE SHOP IS AGAIN FILLED WITH UNIQUE VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE RECYCLED PIECES ALL HAND PICKED, HAND PAINTED AND RE-PURPOSED BY THE TALENTED LADIES AT ON A WHIM. WE ARE AGAIN READY FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WEEK.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND THEN SOME

2011-08-26T16:05:00.001-07:00

THE FRIDAY BEFORE OUR SALE WE WERE TREATED WITH THE MOST AMAZING SIGHT. HISTORY IN THE MAKING WITH EIGHTEEN HUNDRED MOTOR CYCLES ACCOMPANIED BY FIRE TRUCKS, POLICE CARS, ETC. THIS PARADE PASSED BY OUR SHOP IN HONOR OF 911. IT WAS THE MOST AWESOME SIGHT I HAVE EVER SEEN. IT TRULY BROUGHT ME TO TEARS. THE ROAD WAS LINED WITH PEOPLE HOLDING FLAGS, WAVING, AND GIVING THUMBS UP. THE PARADE OF CYCLES AND VEHICLES LASTED AN HOUR OR MORE. THE FEELING I RECEIVED FROM THIS TRIBUTE WILL LAST A LIFETIME. I AM SO THANKFUL I WAS ABLE TO SEE THIS AMAZING TRIBUTE, PAID TO ALL THE HEROES OF 911. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO TOOK THE TIME TO MAKE THIS RIDE. "GOD BLESS AMERICA."

ABOVE AS YOU CAN SEE THE TENTS WERE PACKED AND READY FOR OUR LAST SALE OF THIS YEAR. THE SALE STARTED SATURDAY MORNING WITH A BANG. AS ALWAYS WE HAD A GREAT TIME, AND THANKS TO ALL THE SHOPPERS WHO CAME TO MAKE OUR LAST SALE OF THE YEAR A SUCCESS. BELOW YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THE ITEMS WE BROUGHT IN TO RESTOCK THE SHOP. WE ARE READY FOR A BUSY WEEKEND AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.

SNEAK PEEK

2011-08-18T17:01:00.001-07:00

OK, THE TENT HAS ARRIVED. AS YOU CAN SEE, SO HAVE THE TRAILERS,TRUCKS AND SUV'S ALL LOADED TO CAPACITY. I HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE YOU A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME OF THE NEW ARRIVALS INSIDE THE SHOP. AS FOR THE TENT THAT IS NOW SET UP AND OVERFLOWING INTO THE YARD IN ALL DIRECTIONS, I CHOOSE TO SURPRISE YOU. "OMG" WHAT GREAT STUFF! EVERYONE REALLY OUTDID THEMSELVES. I AM TALKING "WOW" TABLE AND CHAIR SETS, CABINETS, DRESSERS, STANDS, BEDS, SERVERS, AND SO MUCH MORE. BUT IF YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT, YOU'LL JUST HAVE TO COME AND CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF SATURDAY MORNING. NOT ONLY IS THE TENT OVERFLOWING, BUT WE ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS OUTSIDE VENDORS WITH SOME REALLY AWESOME STUFF. THE SELECTION IS GREAT AND THE PRICES ARE BETTER. DON'T MISS THIS ONE, IT'S THE LAST ONE OF THE YEAR AND I ASSURE YOU IT WILL BE WORTH YOUR TIME TO COME CHECK IT OUT.

GUESS WHAT?

2011-08-09T17:04:00.000-07:00

NEWS FLASH! FOOD HAS FINALLY COME TO LUCKETTS, AND DARN GOOD FOOD AT THAT. INTRODUCING LOG INN AT LUCKETTS
THE BANNER SHOWN ABOVE IS JUST A VERY SMALL PART OF THE MENU. AT THE SHOP ON SATURDAY KATELYN AND I GOT TO SAMPLE THE ITEMS THAT WILL BE SERVED. I AM TALKING WINGS, ITALIAN ROAST BEEF SUBS, SMOOTHIES, CHEESECAKE, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, ONION RINGS, FRIES, AND THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING. ALL HOMEMADE AND ALL MOUTH WATERING GOOD.

THIS IS THE TRUCK THAT PULLS THIS RESTAURANT ON WHEELS.

AS YOU CAN SEE BY THE PICTURES BELOW, THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE RUN OF THE MILL CHUCK WAGON FOOD TRUCKS. IT IS A TOP OF THE LINE, HIGH QUALITY RESTAURANT KITCHEN. THE PURPOSE FOR THIS IS TO PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE RESTAURANT THAT IS GOING TO BE BUILT IN LUCKETTS. STEVE ACUP IS THE OWNER OF THIS KITCHEN ON WHEELS AND WILL BE THE OWNER OF THE FUTURE RESTAURANT CALLED "LOG INN AT LUCKETTS". STEVE DECIDED TO GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD SO PEOPLE COULD SAMPLE HIS FOOD AND LUCKETTS COULD FINALLY FEED THE VISITORS THAT COME TO SEE US. HE IS WAITING FOR ALL THE NEEDED PERMITS IT TAKES TO BUILD SUCH A GRAND PLACE. THESE THINGS, AS WE ALL KNOW, CAN TAKE A LONG TIME. SO UNTIL ALL IS DONE, YOU CAN FIND "LOG IN AT LUCKETTS" IN THE PARKING LOT AT "ON A WHIM". STEVE WILL BE TAKING PART IN THE LUCKETTS' FAIR THIS YEAR.THAT WEEKEND HE WILL BE SETTING UP AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER. JUST LOOK FOR THE BIGGEST FOOD TRUCK THERE. THAT WILL BE STEVE....AFTER THE FAIR YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ABLE TO FIND STEVE AT "ON A WHIM" READY AND WAITING TO SERVE YOU A MEAL YOU WON'T FORGET....

WITH ALL OF THE EXCITEMENT GETTING READY FOR THE SALE, THE FOOD ARRIVING,ETC., I ALMOST FORGOT TO POST THE PICTURES OF NEW ARRIVALS. SO HERE THEY ARE BELOW, IN ALL THEIR GLORY. OH, AND JUST TO LET YOU KNOW , WE ARE STACKING, PACKING, AND PILING THE SHOP FOR THE SALE. WE ALL HAVE BRIGHT RED MAGIC MARKERS TO MARK THE SALE PRICES ALSO.

KOOL STUFF

2011-08-02T15:14:00.000-07:00

WELL, OUR GIRL SYD HAS BEEN AT IT AGAIN. WHEN SYD RECEIVED THIS PIECE IT WAS JUST BONES/FRAME OF THE SETTEE. WELL, AS YOU CAN SEE SYD WORKED HER MAGIC AND IT IS NOW A VERY DESIRABLE, BEAUTIFUL, TO DIE FOR CUSTOM UPHOLSTERED SETTEE.

NICE PIECE GREAT FOR HALLWAY, FLAT SCREEN TV, UNDER A WINDOW, OR AS A SERVER IN A DINING AREA.

NOW THIS IS A DORM ROOM PIECE IF I EVER SAW ONE. THIS VINTAGE BLANKET CHEST WITH ITS AWESOME PAINT JOB WOULD HOLD EVERYTHING FROM BOOKS TO SHOES, ETC., AND WHEN YOU RETURN HOME IT IS A PIECE YOU CAN USE NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE.

WONDERFUL OLD CABINET. GREAT IN ANY ROOM FOR ANY PURPOSE WITH LOTS OF STORAGE.

CUTE GREEN ROCKER. DORM ROOM, PORCH, BEDROOM OR FAMILY ROOM; REALLY ANY ROOM.

NICE SIDE TABLE WITH A CONVENIENT SHELF FOR YOUR BOOKS. USE BESIDE YOUR BED OR CHAIR.

FRENCH STYLE SIDE TABLE.

CUTE FLIP TOP VANITY WITH MATCHING VANITY BENCH. WHAT EVERY GIRL NEEDS.

HAVING A GIRL? HOW ABOUT THIS SWEET PINK HIGH CHAIR.

NICE FRENCH STYLE CARVED COFFEE TABLE. OH AND CHECK OUT THE SOFA TABLE BEHIND IT.

EVEN THE LITTLE PEOPLE NEED A DESK AND THIS LITTLE CUTIE WAS BOUGHT WITH YOUR CHILD IN MIND.

NICE PAIR OF WIRE MESH DOOR FRENCH STYLE SIDE STANDS. SOLD AS SET OR IF ONE IS ALL YOU NEED WE CAN DO THAT TOO.

BIG AND LITTLE GIRLS' DREAM VANITY. WHAT EVERY GIRL WANTS AND NEEDS.

GREAT PAIR OF STEP STYLE FRENCH SIDE TABLES WITH MESH WIRE INSERTS ON SIDES.

NEED A MUD ROOM BENCH? WE HAVE THIS ONE AND MORE.

FIRST PAINT CLASS AND MORE

2011-07-22T17:46:00.000-07:00

WELL, OUR FIRST ANNIE SLOAN PAINT CLASS WAS A TRUE SUCCESS, THANKS TO OUR ONE AND ONLY STOCKIST, TEACHER OF TECHNIQUES AND ALL AROUND TALENTED LADY CELESTE "ALIS" CATFISH CREATIVE FURNISHINGS.THE STUDENTS WERE GREETED WITH A WARM WELCOME OF FLOWERS AT THE DOOR. EVERYTHING WAS SET UP AND READY TO ROLL WHEN THEY ARRIVED. TABLES, PAINT, BRUSHES, SAMPLE BOARDS, AND OF COURSE LOTS OF THE AMAZING ANNIE SLOAN PAINT. THE DAY WAS SPENT LEARNING ANNIE SLOAN PAINT FINISHES. AT 12:00 LUNCH WAS SERVED (COMPLIMENTS OF CELESTE) TO ALL AND THERE WAS COLD DRINK THROUGHOUT THE DAY FOR ALL WHO WANTED ONE. WHEN CLASS WAS OVER THE STUDENTS WERE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ANNIE SLOAN PRODUCTS AT A DISCOUNT. ALL IN ALL THE CLASS WAS A GREAT SUCCESS AND ALL SEEMED TO ENJOY IT.

BELOW YOU WILL FIND PICTURES OF SOME OF THE NEW MERCHANDISE BROUGHT IN THIS WEEK. FOR ALL OF YOU WHO CALLED ABOUT TABLES AND CHAIRS, MORE HAVE ARRIVED. ENJOY THE PICTURES AND SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND. OH BY THE WAY, ON A WHIM DOES HAVE CENTRAL AIR AND WE KEEP IT NICE AND COOL.

OLIVIA AND SHANNON AND MORE

2011-07-12T15:38:00.000-07:00

ABOVE MEET OLIVIA AND SHANNON WORKING HARD TO SET UP THEIR DELIGHTFUL AREA. THESE TWO LADIES WORKED NONSTOP ALL DAY TO SET UP THEIR LITTLE SHOP, AND DID A WONDERFUL JOB. RUFFLES, RHINESTONES, AND ROMANCE IS THE NAME OF THEIR BUSINESS, AND I AM SURE YOU CAN SEE WHY. THESE LADIES HAVE MANY TALENTS AND WILL BE A GREAT ASSET TO ON A WHIM. WELCOME OLIVIA AND SHANNON. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THE TWO OF YOU. YOU DID A GREAT JOB AND I THANK YOU.

OMG, WHAT A GREAT BIG GIANT AWESOME OLD FRENCH WARDROBE THIS IS. WHAT A BEAUTY AND A RARE FIND. I ASSURE YOU YOU WON'T SEE ANOTHER ONE OF THESE ANYTIME SOON.

TIME IS FLYING! SCHOOL, COLLEGE, DORM ROOMS ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER. DON'T WAIT TO FIND THAT PERFECT DESK. ON A WHIM IS READY, ARE YOU....

CUTE. MAYBE NOT FOR THE DORM ROOM, BUT A GREAT STATEMENT FOR DECORATING.

HOLIDAYS ARE NOT FAR AWAY. NEED EXTRA CHAIRS? THIS IS A GREAT STURDY SET OF 6.

SUMMER. TIME FOR BEACH DECOR, EASY, FUN, AND AFFORDABLE TO DO. GIVE YOUR HOME THAT SUMMER VACATION LOOK. WHEN FALL ARRIVES JUST PACK UP THE BEACH STUFF AND BRING OUT THE GOURDS.

YES, RED. IT DOES POP WITH THE WHITE FURNITURE AND A NICE CHANGE.

WHAT'S NEW

2011-07-05T18:26:00.001-07:00

PINK POLKA DOT PLACE

PINK POLKA DOT PLACE

PINK POLKA DOT PLACE

WOW, CHECK THIS OUT

2011-06-20T17:09:00.000-07:00

THE FOURTH OF JULY HAS ARRIVED AT ON A WHIM.

NICE BISTRO SET, AND LOVE THE KIDNEY SHAPED COFFEE TABLE.

ANNIE SLOAN PAINT AT ITS BEST. THIS BEAUTIFUL CHINA CABINET WAS ARTFULLY DONE BY OUR VERY OWN NORLENE. NORLENE DID AN AMAZING JOB USING ANNIE SLOAN PRODUCTS AND OF COURSE NORLENE TALENT. THIS PIECE IS TO DIE FOR. WOW NORLENE, YOUR GOOD.

WHAT A BEAUTY IN ITS ORIGINAL SPLENDOR. A PIECE LIKE THIS IS HARD TO FIND.

CUTE HUTCH TOP DESK.

GREAT JOB, JEAN. CHECK OUT THIS SERVER PAINTED BY JEAN. HOW COOL IS THIS. DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THE CHOICE OF COLORS. YOU DONE GOOD JEAN, I LOVE IT....

1950's WIRE DOOR PIECE. WOULD BE GREAT ANYWHERE.

NICE COLOR GREEN SIDE TABLE.

THIS LITTLE FARM TABLE WOULD BE GOOD ON A PORCH OR YOU COULD USE IT AS A DESK. OR WHATEVER.

ANOTHER ONE OF NORLENE'S ANNIE SLOAN PAINTED PIECES. NORLENE DOES KNOW HOW TO WORK THAT PAINT.

NICE LITTLE BOOKCASE .

ORIGINAL STAINED FRENCH SIDE TABLE.

UNIQUE PAIR OF MATCHING METAL TWIN BEDS. KEEP AS IS, OR PAINT YOUR CHOICE OF COLORS.

CUTE GREEN DRYSINK.

THIS DESK IS A GOOD SIZE AND WOULD BE GREAT IN ANY OFFICE.

NOW THIS BEDROOM SET IS SWEET. SUCH A NICE SET OF GLASS TOPS INCLUDED.

LOTS MORE OUTSIDE FURNITURE HAS ARRIVED. THE GOOD OLD IRON KIND....

JUST A FEW MORE NEW PIECES

2011-06-13T18:50:00.000-07:00

GOT STUFF

2011-06-07T17:15:00.000-07:00

SO SORRY FOR THE DELAY IN MY POST. YOU SEE, THERE WAS A LITTLE PROBLEM. I GOT SOME GREAT PICTURES OF THE NEW ARRIVALS, BUT BEFORE I HAD THE CHANCE TO POST THEM, A LOT OF THEM SOLD. I ASSURE YOU THIS IS A GOOD PROBLEM TO HAVE. WE ALL PUT IN A LITTLE O.T. TO REPLACE THE STUFF. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PICTURES WE ARE READY TO ROLL, SO ENJOY THE EYE CANDY.

BACK IN BUSINESS; SHOP RESTOCKED

2011-05-27T18:35:00.000-07:00

SUCCESS, GOOD FOOD, DEMOS, AND BEAUTIES

2011-05-23T16:50:00.000-07:00

WELL, THE SALE STARTED FRIDAY MORNING AND THE PEOPLE DIDN'T STOP POURING IN UNTIL 5:30pm SUNDAY EVENING. THE SALE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS THANKS TO ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO CAME AND THE HARD WORK OF ALL THE TEAM MEMBERS AT ON A WHIM. AS FOR THE BEAUTIES, THE WEEKEND OF MY SALE WAS MY GRANDDAUGHTER KATELYN'S SENIOR PROM AND MY GRANDDAUGHTER DONNA'S FIRST SEMI FORMAL DANCE. I WAS HEARTBROKEN NOT TO BE ABLE TO BE THERE FOR THEM, SO THEY ALL CAME TO ME. IN THE MIDST OF ALL THE CROWDS AND CONFUSION WE WERE ABLE TO GET FAMILY PICTURES.

WELCOME! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND FOR AN OUTDOOR SALE. NO SNOW, NO RAIN, JUST SUNSHINE....YES!

FIRST PICTURE TAKEN. MEET PAUL AND KATELYN, PRINCE AND PRINCESS FOR A NIGHT.

EVEN A PRINCE AND A PRINCESS CAN'T RESIST BIG MIKE'S BBQ.

MEET MY 4 GRANDCHILDREN, KATE 17 PRINCESS, DONNA 14 PRINCESS IN WAITING, REESE 3 PRINCESS IN TRAINING, AND MY ONE AND ONLY PRINCE, "PRINCE HARRY". "BLESSED AM I" OH, AND ABOVE YOU WILL SEE ME, PROUD GRANDMA WITH HER 3 GIRLS, KATELYN, DONNA, AND MY LITTLE PEANUT REESE.

THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE SHARING MEMORIES WITH YOUR SISTER. OH WHAT BEAUTIES THESE SISTERS ARE.

KATE WITH BOYFRIEND PAUL, SISTER DONNA, AND BROTHER HARRY....

OK, BACK TO THE SALE NOW. AS I SAID IT WAS AN AMAZING SUCCESS. THE SHOP WAS PACKED NONSTOP FOR 3 DAYS.

HERE ARE A FEW PICTURES OF THE OUTSIDE VENDORS. THEY WERE AWESOME. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF THEM FOR WORKING SO HARD AND HELPING TO MAKE THIS WEEKEND SUCH A SUCCESS.

ON A WHIM WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK CELESTE FOR WORKING SO HARD. CELESTE WORKED NONSTOP FOR 2 DAYS DOING ANNIE SLOAN PAINT DEMOS FOR THE CUSTOMERS. CELESTE HAD A CROWD AROUND HER THRU THE WHOLE WEEKEND. I DON'T EVEN THINK SHE GOT A BREAK. THE CUSTOMERS WERE VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL PRODUCT, AND I FEEL SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE SUCH A HARD WORKING DEVOTED LADY LIKE CELESTE AT "ON A WHIM." ANNIE SLOAN, YOU CHOSE A WINNER IN CELESTE.....

MEET BIG MIKE AND FAMILY. BIG MIKE AND HIS FAMILY MADE SURE THAT ALL WHO CAME TO "ON A WHIM" WERE WELL FED WITH SOME OF THE BEST BBQ I HAVE EVER TASTED. ALONG WITH THE PORK AND CHICKEN BBQ HE ALSO HAD COLESLAW, BAKED BEANS AND HOT DOGS. THERE WAS COLD DRINKS AND THE SERVICE WAS TOP OF THE LINE. THANK YOU BIG MIKE AND FAMILY FOR WORKING SO HARD AND ADDING ONE MORE REASON WHY THIS WEEKEND WAS SO SUCCESSFUL.

WELL, NEARING THE END OF A GREAT WEEKEND. LITTLE BY LITTLE PEOPLE LOADED UP AND LEFT. THE PARKING LOT BECAME EMPTY AND THE SALE WAS OVER. EVERYONE WAS TIRED BUT SO THANKFUL FOR SUCH A GOOD WEEKEND. WE ALL MUST GO HOME NOW AND START PAINTING. WE HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO TO REFILL THE SHOP. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME.

TENT'S UP, SHOP'S LOADED

2011-05-19T15:41:00.000-07:00

THE TENT IS UP AND PACKED FULL. THE SHOP IS LOADED AND STACKED. THE HUGE TRAILERS HAVE ARRIVED FULL OF UNBELIEVABLE MERCHANDISE. THE OUTSIDE VENDORS WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU WITH TREASURES LIKE NEVER BEFORE. THE FOOD WILL BE GOOD, THE PRICES WILL BE LOW, AND THE COMPANY DIVINE. YOU BUY IT, WE LOAD IT. DON'T FORGET, IF YOU WANT IT YOU BETTER PULL THAT TICKET, THERE WON'T BE SECOND CHANCES. EAT LUNCH WITH US AND SHOP TIL YOU DROP. "BIG MIKE" OUR FOOD VENDOR WILL HAVE SOME OF THE BEST FOOD YOU HAVE EVER TASTED. SO, BRING YOUR FRIENDS,YOUR FAMILY AND ANYONE ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF AND SHARE IN A DAY YOU WON'T FORGET.

WHAT'S NEW+ SUCCESS

2011-05-13T16:58:00.000-07:00

Check out this little number. It even folds for easy storage.

Nice little drop front desk.

Our upholsterer SYD upholstered this bed. Good job as always SYD.

Beautiful hard to find, glass top iron table with 6 chairs. The table is about 64 inches.

Perfect little bistro table and 2 chairs.

This old wood box would be great for storage on your porch. Or a coffee table.

What a wonderful old cabinet.The glass in the doors has been replaced with wire."NICE"

What a turnout we had for the ANNIE SLOAN products on Mother's Day weekend. The 2 ladies in the picture were the first 2 to arrive at the shop Friday morning before we opened. Celeste had not even had a chance to unpack all the boxes, as you can see. These ladies were also the first two ON A WHIM buyers of ANNIE SLOAN products. Celeste did somehow manage to unpack and also do some color swatches of every color for your viewing pleasure. By the end of the day Saturday, Celeste was placing another ANNIE SLOAN order. The new shipment will arrive in all its glory Monday morning.

BUSY MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND

2011-05-05T16:00:00.001-07:00

BEFORE I START, I WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL THE MOTHERS OUT THERE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY MOTHER'S DAY FROM ALL OF US AT "ON A WHIM." BELOW I HAVE SET UP A SPACE IN THE SHOP, FOR ALL OF YOU MOMS ON MOTHER'S DAY.

To start this week's post I would like to pay tribute to my MOM, seen in the picture above. It was my MOM, who by her actions and support made me know there wasn't anything in this world I couldn't do. As a small child some of my best memories are of the times I spent with her at her shop in Long Island N.Y. Seeing my MOM living her dream made me know I would some day live mine. My MOM was and always will be the driving force in my soul that makes me always reach for the stars and never give up. I think of her often, and I know she is looking down on me with great pride in the fact that I am living my dream in my shop, ON A WHIM. THANK YOU MOM. Your strength, your wisdom, and your unconditional LOVE made me who I am today. I LOVE YOU MOM, AND I MISS YOU SO......

"YES" IT HAS FINALLY ARRIVED. ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT, WAX, BRUSHES, AND BOOKS ARE AT "ON A WHIM" READY TO SELL.....THE BIG FEDEX TRUCK PULLED INTO THE COMPLEX TODAY AT 4:00pm. CELESTE WAS THERE TO GREET THE TRUCK AND HELP THE DRIVER UNLOAD. SO TO ALL OF YOU THAT HAVE BEEN CALLING, IT IS HERE AND READY TO SELL.

THE 3 PIECES ABOVE WERE PAINTED BY CELESTE, OUR ANNIE SLOAN STOCKEST. EACH OF THESE PIECES WERE PAINTED WITH THE AMAZING ANNIE SLOAN PAINT.

WOW, CHECK OUT THIS WONDERFUL 1930'S WARDROBE. WHAT A BEAUTY THIS ONE IS.

LOVE THE BLUE PAINT COLOR....

GREAT BEDSIDE OR COUCH SIDE TABLE, CUTE....

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. TEA ANYONE..

WOW, THIS TRIPLE DRESSER IS THE BOMB. IT IS ALMOST 7 FEET LONG. THIS DRESSER ALSO HAS A PAIR OF MATCHING BEDSIDE STANDS, A CHEST ON CHEST, AND A KING SIZE HEADBOARD. THE SET WAS MADE IN NEW YORK SOME TIME BETWEEN THE LATE 1960'S TO THE EARLY 1970'S. TO SEE THE HEADBOARD GO TO PINK POLKA DOT PLACE
NICE 1930'S 3 DRAW DRESSER WITH MIRROR.

SUPER 3 DOOR, 2 PIECE FRENCH STYLE CHINA CABINET WITH THE WIRE MESH IN THE SIDE DOORS.

THIS 1930 CHEST MATCHES THE DRESSER IN THE PICTURE ABOVE.

THE STUFF JUST KEEPS COMIN'

2011-04-28T17:00:00.000-07:00

Well Syd our talented upholsterer has been hard at work as always. What great pieces and don't you just love the fabric.

Not to worry all who were looking for beds, more have arrived. For more check this out.PINK POLKA DOT PLACE
Check out the PRINCESS dresser, ROYAL.

Sweet side table, stained top with painted legs.

Great little farm table for a small area. This piece would also be a wonderful desk.

NICE. Need a TV stand with storage? We got it.

Check out the great colors....

Could be a wonderful storage piece in a bathroom or anywhere.

LOVE the deacons bench; cute pillows too.

LOOK at this elegant coffee table.

How about a washstand?

DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

2011-04-15T17:43:00.000-07:00

On A Whim wants you to know you don't have to sweat the small stuff. We have a very large selection of vintage and antique decor items. We also carry a line of new decorator items. No matter what your taste or desire is, I am sure we will have it. We have everything from vintage clothing, accessories, garden accents, wall plaques, pictures, nicknack's, floral arrangements, linens, mirrors, ETC. ETC. ETC.. So remember when you are searching for those unique accent items for your home or vacation place, ON A WHIM not only specializes in awesome house ready vintage and antique furniture, we also have all you need to go with it. ONE STOP HOME SHOPPING. P.S. We also have a great Easter selection for decorating your home or filling your basket.

JUST IN AT ON A WHIM

2011-04-08T16:19:00.000-07:00

ECLECTIC MIX

2011-03-28T17:45:00.000-07:00

SPRING MEANS TULIPS AND PROM

2011-03-24T18:01:00.000-07:00

THE TULIPS AND THE VINTAGE PROM DRESSES HAVE ARRIVED AT "ON A WHIM." WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT TO BEHOLD.

INSIDE, OUTSIDE, CEILINGS,WALLS AND MORE

2011-03-16T15:56:00.000-07:00

GOT THE STUFF YOU WANT

2011-02-28T12:56:00.000-08:00

SPRING AND SUMMER MERCHANDISE IS ARRIVING DAILY BY TRUCK AND VAN. IF YOU WANT IT WE GOT IT, FOR THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. WE ALSO HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF WHATEVER YOU NEED FOR YOUR BEACH, LAKE, OR MOUNTAIN VACATION HOME. BUT YOU BETTER HURRY BECAUSE THE GOOD STUFF DOESN'T LAST LONG.

SALE SUCCESS; SHOP RESTOCKED

2011-02-16T18:28:00.000-08:00

AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PARKING LOT, OUR SALE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. SO SORRY FOR THE DELAY OF THIS POST BUT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WORKING NONSTOP TO REFILL THE SHOP. NOT TO WORRY. WE DID IT AND WE ARE AGAIN LOADED WITH ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING FOR YOUR SHOPPING PLEASURE.

BELOW YOU CAN FEAST YOUR EYES ON SOME OF OUR NEW ARRIVALS.

3 DAYS UNTIL THE SALE

2011-02-01T17:00:00.000-08:00

YES, IT'S A GO. THE GREAT SALE IS ON. WE ARE PACKED, STACKED AND PILED SKY HIGH. EACH DAY MORE AND MORE STUFF ARRIVES. WE ARE BULGING AT THE SEAMS AND READY FOR THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR. THE SELECTION IS SO GOOD AND THE PRICES ARE GREAT. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST SALE OF THE YEAR WITH THE BEST DEALS OF THE YEAR. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE SALE THIS WEEK.

MORE STUFF TO CHECK OUT

2011-01-19T17:47:00.000-08:00

WELL, WE'RE STILL WORKING HARD AND FIXING UP. WE ARE BRINGING MORE AND MORE STUFF IN DAILY AND MAKING DAILY CHANGES TO THE SHOP. OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE ALL OUR NEW LOOKS AND CHANGES DONE BY FEBRUARY 4th. THIS CHOSEN DAY ALSO WILL BE THE FIRST DAY OF OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR, THE GROUNDHOG DAY SALE. THE DATES OF THE SALE ARE FEBRUARY 4th, 5th AND 6th, FROM 10am TILL 5 pm EACH DAY. ON A WHIM WILL BE PACKED, PILED, AND STOCKED FOR THIS YEARLY SALE. THIS IS A ONCE A YEAR EVENT, A TRADITION STARTED BY THE LUCKETTS STORE MANY YEARS AGO. DON'T MISS THIS BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR. BELOW ARE PICTURES OF SOME OF "ON A WHIM'S" WEEKLY ARRIVALS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PICTURES YOU SEE, JUST CALL 703-771-4844.

WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN

2011-01-09T19:24:00.000-08:00

THIS IS JUST THE START OF OUR NEW ARRIVALS AND SOME OF THE CHANGES I WAS TELLING YOU ABOUT. OUR UPSTAIRS IS TAKING ON A WHOLE NEW LIFE AND LOOK. EACH WEEK I HOPE TO BRING YOU PICTURES OF THE UPCOMING CHANGES AND OF COURSE, THE NEW ARRIVALS. STAY TUNED. WE'RE WORKING HARD AND I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED. CHECK IT OUT, WE HAVE EVEN ADDED A MAN SECTION OF TOOLS OUTSIDE IN THE SHED. AND YES, FARM TABLES, WONDERFUL ONES OF ALL SIZES. OH, AND PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR SOME OF YOUR IDEAS. ENJOY THE PICTURES.....

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2011-01-02T16:47:00.001-08:00

TO START WITH I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HAPPY NEW YEAR. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU FOR HELPING ON A WHIM MAKE 2010 SUCH A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. WE AT ON A WHIM WOULD LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE HAVE APPRECIATED YOUR SUPPORT THRU 2010. WE ARE ALL VERY EXCITED TO BE ENTERING A NEW YEAR WITH ALL OF YOU. THE NEW YEAR AT ON A WHIM WILL BE BRINGING A LOT OF NEW AND EXCITING IDEAS AND CHANGES THAT WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE WITH YOU. ON A WHIM WILL STILL HAVE ALL THE GREAT STUFF WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD, JUST A LOT MORE OF IT. WE WILL BE ADDING OTHER TYPES OF HARD TO FIND PIECES, INTRODUCING SOME AMAZING NEW PAINT TECHNIQUES, AND DOING SOME NEW YEAR REDECORATING. WE WILL BE INCORPORATING SOME REALLY GREAT DECORATING IDEAS FOR ALL STYLES AND TASTES. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING STARTED AND CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE AND SHOW . I WILL BE LOOKING FOR EACH OF YOU IN THE NEW YEAR AND I WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON ALL THE HAPPENINGS AT ON A WHIM. TO START THE FIRST BLOG OF 2011 I HAVE POSTED PICTURES OF SOME OF THE NEW ARRIVALS. THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING, STAY TUNED....

PARTY TIME AND NEW ARRIVALS

2010-12-02T17:35:00.000-08:00

PARTY TIME AT ON A WHIM. WHAT A GREAT TIME WE HAD AT OUR ON A WHIM CHRISTMAS PARTY THIS YEAR. WE HAD EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE PERFECT PARTY. GREAT FOOD, LOTS OF FUN AND LAUGHTER, AND THE BEST OF FRIENDS TO SHARE IT WITH. THANK YOU GIRLS FOR THE GOOD TIME....

CUTE PRINCESS DRESSER.

FOR THE GIRL WHO HAS EVERYTHING. A PHONE TABLE AND CHAIR.

SWEET LITTLE GREEN CABINET.

WHAT A GREAT LITTLE TABLE.

ANOTHER ONE OF SYD'S BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS. THEY DON'T LAST LONG, BETTER HURRY.

PERFECT FOR A BATHROOM VANITY, OR FOR WHAT IT IS, A SERVER.

WHAT A FIND IS THIS ANTIQUE HORSE.

FUN FLOOR LAMP.

THIS SMALL CUTE FRENCH STAND IS STILL WEARING ITS ORIGINAL PAINT.

WONDERFUL GREEN EMPIRE DESK; NICE BLACK CHAIR TOO.

THIS IS THE ITEM OF THE SEASON. WE CAN'T SEEM TO HAVE ENOUGH VANITIES IN THE SHOP THIS YEAR. HURRY IF YOU WANT THIS ONE. IT DOES HAVE A BENCH TO GO WITH IT.

HARD TO FIND VINTAGE CHEST.

ANTIQUE DROPLEAF TABLE. NICE.

BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE HALF/CONSOLE TABLE.

THE PERFECT DISPLAY PIECE. WHAT A GREAT CABINET THIS IS.

NICE SIDE TABLE WITH GREAT COLOR TOO.

WHAT A CLASSY PIECE THIS IS. IT CAN BE USED FOR A MAN OR LADY.

TEA ANYONE?

LOVE THE CHECKS. COULD BE USED FOR A TABLE OR DESK.

IT'S A GOOD THING

2010-11-19T17:23:00.000-08:00

SO SORRY FOR THE DELAY IN THIS POST, BUT WE HAD A LITTLE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS THAT EVERY ITEM I HAD TAKEN A PICTURE OF TO POST SOLD BEFORE I COULD POST IT. THIS IS A GOOD THING AND WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL AND THANK ALL WHO BOUGHT THEM. NOT TO WORRY, WE MANAGED TO REFILL, RE STOCK AND FLUFF THE SHOP IN TIME FOR THE WEEKEND. I MANAGED TO GET PICTURES TODAY OF SOME OF THE NEW ITEMS THAT ARRIVED SO I COULD POST THEM . BELOW, YOU WILL FIND PICTURES OF SOME , "NOT ALL" OF THE NEW ARRIVALS. I WILL LET THE PICTURES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES THIS WEEK. SO ENJOY THE EYE CANDY AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND. P.S. I ASSURE YOU WE WILL CONTINUE TO ALWAYS HAVE A FULL SHOP AND IF YOU DON'T SEE WHAT YOU WANT, JUST ASK AND WE WILL TRY TO FIND IT FOR YOU.

GREAT START TO ANOTHER HOLIDAY SEASON

2010-11-10T18:31:00.000-08:00

"WELCOME" TO ANOTHER ON A WHIM HOLIDAY SEASON. ON A WHIM STARTED ITS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH OUR YEARLY OPEN HOUSE LAST WEEKEND. SANTA WAS AT THE ENTRANCE TO GREET EACH OF YOU AS YOU ARRIVED.

WE NEEDED ALL HANDS ON DECK TO HELP OUT THIS WEEKEND. SANTA GREETED YOU AS YOU ENTERED THE LOT, AND THESE 4 BEAUTIFUL LADIES WERE THERE TO GREET YOU AS YOU ENTERED THE SHOP. ABOVE ARE SYD, MARY ALICE, JEAN, AND OF COURSE YOU ALL KNOW KATELYN, MY GRANDDAUGHTER. IT TOOK ALL OF US AND THEN SOME TO KEEP UP WITH CHECK OUT, THE LOADING, AND FOOD RESTOCK, AND WE LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

FROM OPEN TO CLOSE THE PEOPLE JUST KEPT POURING IN TO HELP US CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF ANOTHER "ON A WHIM" HOLIDAY SEASON. I DON'T THINK ANYONE LEFT EMPTY HANDED OR HUNGRY.

I DON'T THINK MARY ALICE OR KATELYN GOT TO LEAVE THE CHECK OUT AT ALL THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.

THE FOOD WAS GOOD, THE CIDER WAS HOT, AND THE COMPANY WAS EXCELLENT. IT WAS SO NICE TO BE ABLE TO GIVE A LITTLE BACK TO ALL OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS. "ON A WHIM" WOULD LIKE TO SINCERELY THANK EVERY CUSTOMER WHO WALKED THROUGH OUR DOORS THIS WEEKEND AND ALL THROUGHOUT THE YEARS WE HAVE BEEN OPEN. IT IS ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE MADE OUR STORE SO WONDERFULLY SUCCESSFUL. WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT AND LOYALTY WE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HERE FOR ALL THESE YEARS. THIS WAS "ON A WHIM'S" FIFTH HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, AND MANY OF YOU HAVE BEEN HERE FOR EVERY ONE. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY MORE YEARS OF BEING ABLE TO SHARE CIDER AND COOKIES WITH ALL OF YOU. THANK YOU AGAIN FROM ALL OF US AT "ON A WHIM". P.S. DON'T WORRY, WE RESTOCKED THE SHOP. THERE IS A WHOLE LOT OF GREAT UNIQUE STUFF WAITING FOR YOU. TUNE IN TO THE NEXT POST TO SEE THE NEW ARRIVALS. IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR HOUSE READY FOR ALL THE HOLIDAY GUESTS AND PARTIES YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE. BETTER YET WHY DON'T YOU JUST STOP BY AND SEE US IN PERSON.

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

2010-11-02T14:56:00.000-07:00

WELL "IT" HAS ARRIVED. YA KNOW THE MOST FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR. I KNOW IN RETAIL IT ARRIVES A LITTLE EARLY, BUT THAT IS JUST THE WAY WE HAVE TO DO IT. MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE BY THE TIME THE SUMMER IS OVER WE START GETTING THOSE VISIONS DANCING IN OUR HEADS. WELL, WHATEVER THE REASON AND NO MATTER WHEN IT STARTS, IT BRINGS SOME OF MY "ON A WHIM" FAVORITE THINGS.

HEADING THE LIST OF ON A WHIM FAVORITE THINGS IS THE DELIGHTFUL VISITORS I GET TO SEE. LIKE THESE LITTLE LADIES, LEFT TO RIGHT, AILA AGE 5, SAVANNAH AGE 7, AND LITTLE KIANNA AGE 4. THESE LITTLE BEAUTIES HAVE BEEN COMING IN MY SHOP TO VISIT SINCE WE OPENED. I LOOK FORWARD TO EACH TIME THEY STOP BY AND FEEL SO LUCKY TO HAVE THEM AS PART OF ON A WHIM .

WE ARE ALL DREAMING OF A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS. BUT AT ON A WHIM PINK PLAYS A PART OF CHRISTMAS, AS DOES MOST OTHER HOLIDAY STYLES.

MY MOST FAVORITE AT CHRISTMAS AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IS MY GRANDDAUGHTER, KATELYN, WORKING WITH ME BY MY SIDE ALWAYS.

HE, YA KNOW THE MAIN MAN, IS WAITING TO GREET YOU ON NOVEMBER 5th, 6th AND 7th, TO SHARE SOME CHEER AND START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING OUT RIGHT. WE ARE LOADED TO THE TOP WITH SOOOO MANY GREAT HOLIDAY IDEAS. WE ALSO ARE SURE YOU WILL FIND THAT SPECIAL UNIQUE SOMETHING FOR THAT SPECIAL PERSON IN YOUR WORLD.

HERE IS JUST A LITTLE OF THE MAGIC YOU WILL EXPERIENCE AT ON A WHIM.

NOW WHAT WOULD THE HOLIDAYS BE WITHOUT A STAR AND A MANTLE TO HANG IT OVER.

WE HAVE A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.

HOW ABOUT THESE BEAUTIFUL GLITTERY CHURCHES.

OH, AND DON'T FORGET THAT TRADITIONAL DRESSED IN RED OLD SAINT NICK.

CHECK THIS OUT, ONE OF ON A WHIM'S NEWEST TEAM MEMBERS, DONNA. WOW, SHE HAS DECKED HER AREA OUT TO THE EXTREME FOR ALL OF YOU.

PRETTY, MORE OF WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT THE OPEN HOUSE.

VISIONS OF BEAUITY EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK.

THIS IS THE SIGHT YOU WILL SEE AS YOU WALK UP THE STAIRS, A HOLIDAY HEAVEN. EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING YOU COULD WANT IS WAITING FOR YOU AT "ON A WHIM".

WHAT ALL THIS BOILS DOWN TO IS, DON'T MISS OUR OPEN HOUSE THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. WE HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL DECORATING IDEAS AND SO MUCH GREAT STUFF TO DECK OUT YOUR HOUSE. WE ALSO HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF OUR WEEKLY NEW ARRIVALS, FROM TABLE AND CHAIRS TO THAT SPECIAL BEDROOM YOU HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF. OH AND DON'T FORGET THE REST OF THE HOUSE. WE HAVE YOUR DREAMS AT ON A WHIM.

JUST ARRIVED + FAVOR FOR KATHY

2010-10-22T16:53:00.001-07:00

DOUBLE 'WOW" ON THIS ONE. ARRIVED LATE TODAY, ALL ORIGINAL PAINT AND FIXTURES.

AS YOU CAN SEE IT HAD COMPANY.

THIS IS A CLOSEUP OF THE WONDERFUL DETAIL ON THESE NEW ARRIVALS.

CHECK THIS OUT, THIS IS ONLY ONE OF A MATCHING PAIR.

YA KNOW BRONZE IS ALL THE RAGE NOW, AND IT SURE LOOKS GOOD ON THIS SERVER.

STEP BACK IN TIME WITH THIS ONE. HOW COOL IS THIS KITCHEN CABINET! LOVE THE COLORS.

JUST WAITING FOR A PRINCESS TO SLEEP IN THIS BED. THE HEADBOARD STANDS ABOUT 5 FEET PLUS HIGH AND THE FOOT BOARD IS SO CURVED.

ONE OF A KIND CUTIE, PERFECT NEXT TO YOUR COUCH OR CHAIR.

HAVE A LITTLE FRENCH COUNTRY WITH THIS STAINED WOOD TOP AND PAINTED BASE.

THIS VANITY BENCH HAS CLASS WRITTEN ALL OVER IT.

WHAT A SUPER SECRETARY THIS IS.

NEED A LARGE COFFEE TABLE OR LOVE THE PARIS LOOK? CHECK OUT SARA'S SPACE.

NICE MATCHING PAIR OF NIGHT STANDS.

HOLIDAYS ARE ON THE HORIZON. THIS LARGE TABLE WITH 3 TWO FOOT LEAVES AND 6 CHAIRS WOULD BE THE PERFCT SET FOR THAT THANKSGIVING COMPANY YOU HAVE COMING. YOUR TURKEY WOULD LOOK GREAT ON IT.

SWEET DRESSER/HALL PIECE WITH THAT GREAT MIRROR OVER TOP THAT ACCENT THE KNOBS ON THIS PIECE. WHAT A FIND THIS IS.

SUPERB! THIS IS TRULY A MULTI PURPOSE PIECE. COULD BE A SERVER, HALL PIECE OR THE PERFECT PLACE TO SIT YOUR FLAT SCREEN TV. YOU GET THE IDEA. IT WON'T LAST LONG.

NICE PAINT JOB ON THIS WASHSTAND. GREAT AS A SIDE STAND FOR BED OR CHAIR.

CHECK OUT THE DREXEL PIECE.

ANOTHER TABLE AND CHAIR SET.

WHAT A ONE OF A KIND FILE CABINET. HOW CLEVER IS THIS, CUTE TOO.

THIS GOSSIP BENCH HAS RAISED LETTERS ON THE WOOD THAT YOU CAN'T SEE IN THE PICTURE. IT IS REALLY A UNIQUE AND WONDERFUL PIECE.

OK, CHRISTMAS IS STARTING TO ARRIVE, AND IT IS SITTING ON GREAT END TABLES IN JACKIE'S AREA.

THIS CHINA CABINET IS THE BOMB, IT IS OVER 6 FEET TALL WITH WIRE MESH PANELS.

ALL OF THE DESKS ABOVE I HAVE POSTED FOR A CUSTOMER WHO LIVES FAR AWAY. THE DESKS YOU SEE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES WE HAVE IN THE SHOP, BUT I THOUGHT THEY WERE THE TYPE THAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR, KATHY. I DO HOPE I HAVE HELPED AND I WILL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.

PINK OCTOBER PLUS

2010-10-13T17:44:00.001-07:00

ON A WHIM SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION YEAR ROUND, BUT OCTOBER BEING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PROVIDES US WITH A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE EVEN MORE MONEY.

PINK PUMPKINS AS YOU KNOW, ARE SOLD THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AT "ON A WHIM." IN THE PAST WE HAVE RAISED AS MUCH AS $500.00 WITH THE SALE OF THESE LITTLE DARLINGS.

PINK PUMPKINS EVERYWHERE. ON THE WAGON. . .

IN WHEEL BARRELS. . . EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK YOU WILL SEE PINK PUMPKINS, WAITING TO BE BOUGHT FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE. JUST THINK, WITH THE $10.00 DONATION FROM THE PURCHASE OF A PUMPKIN YOU COULD BE HELPING TO FIND A CURE OR GIVING SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T HAVE INSURANCE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A LIFE SAVING MAMMOGRAM.

YOU WILL SEE THESE PINK RIBBONS ALL OVER THE SHOP. ANY ITEMS THAT DISPLAY ONE OF THESE RIBBONS MEANS THAT 100% OF THE SALE WILL BE DONATED TO NBCF.

THE ITEMS IN THE PICTURES ABOVE ARE JUST SOME OF THE DONATED ITEMS YOU WILL FIND AT "ON A WHIM." BY BUYING AN ITEM WITH A PINK RIBBON YOU WILL NOT ONLY GET A GREAT GIFT FOR YOURSELF, BUT YOU WILL BE GIVING A LIFE SAVING GIFT TO SOMEONE ELSE.

PLUS, SOME OF THE NEW ARRIVALS IN THE SHOP THIS WEEK. THIS GREAT WICKER TOP TABLE.

HOW ABOUT THIS DROPLEAF SIDE SERVER.

NEED A CUTE DRESSER? WE HAVE IT.

CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME STAINED GLASS FRONT CHINA CABINET. WHAT A FIND THIS IS...