WISHES Do Come True.......

.....and I finally get to tell you about mine.

Have you always known you wanted to do something but, didnt really foster it because for some reason or another you have always told yourself it was just a dream, or a big wish?

Well, I, with the help of my long time friend Echo, got in one of those who cares, you only live once, throw caution to the wind moods, and did just that.  Made a wish, with Echo's help come true for myself.

So, here's the story:

First, Echo has been in my crazy life for a long long time.  She was my bridesmaid and read at Jason and I's wedding, she was there when I got engaged, and I when her son Grant was born, life then took us in 2 different directions and we kept up with each other but, on a more Christmas card, occasional running into basis.  You know how that goes.  Well, this summer, out of the blue and not knowing Echo and her family moved around the corner from us.  Wow, talk about fate and instant back on track with our friendship and now even our kids friendships.  We pretty much see each other or talk everyday now and share in so much friend/family time together.  So it was one of those days this winter when Echo and I were in the car coming home from one of our cherished "junquing road trips"  that we stopped in real quick to our local fave boutique and noticed they had a space open for a vendor.  I looked at Echo and said should we ask about it and knowing full well my longtime dream of owning a little boutique, she said sure and she would love to do it with me.  Long story short the owner was in, we agreed on a rent, and 

WISHES

was born.  Echo and I are over the top excited!  Our physical location is an adorable little booth at Country Junction in Clinton, IL.  We have had so much fun designing and pulling our boutique booth and brand all together.  If you are ever anywhere close stop in to Country Junction you will love all they have to offer for your Creative life and home.

So, let me share some pictures of our initial set-up, I love it so much, I could live in our booth and excitingly, after this week she will don a whole new look I will be sure to share with you because spring is in the air over there:

First off let me say that Lady Claire-Renee (named after both our daughter's middle name's) has taken up permanent residence over there and will greet you at our door.

Wishes is a French Market Vintage theme boutique.

We have a mix of new, vintage, handcrafted, creative supplies, jewelry, and soon paper crafting and boutique clothing items to share. (and knowing us probably much much more) HAH!

Wishing Wands, little girls (and big) are loving these I can barely keep them in stock.  Look for new spring themed ones this week!

lots of handmade mini albums from my paperlife are in there.

as well as, my paperlife art.

my trash to treasure redo on an old lunch box, this was so cute I wanted to keep it!  Sadly, it was gone in a day though.  Don't worry I am on the lookout for more.

Lots of old books were given new life to bring this place together.

loads and loads of custom designed pillows.  It has been so much fun teaching Echo my craft secrets, I even taught her how to sew, she is so talented and a quick learner!

we have piles and piles of custom designed jewelry from our vintage trinket finds.

and oh so yummy fabric flower broaches and hair pieces.

So, this is Wishes.  We just love her and it has filled a need in both our lives that we cannot begin to express how thankful we are for.

She is constantly changing, growing, and very well loved.  We do have future plans for her as well.  You will first begin seeing some of our excess items available in the paperlife shop and beginning small but strong this summer, we will have a booth every 3rd Sunday in Bloomington, Il. starting May - Oct.  Some of you may have been wondering why I have the call outs for a vintage travel trailer here in the mid-west considering you couldn't pay me to camp.  Well, Wishes is why, that trailer will be transformed into our gypsy wagon "wishes on wheels" as soon as we find her or she finds us.

So come meet WISHES.  Right off route 51 between Decatur and Bloomington, IL in historic Clinton, Il.  Its inside the fabulous Country Junction.  A wonderful gift and home store in the big red building right off the road.

We do have a web address:

www.wishesdesigns.com

as for now it will link you right back to The Paperlife Shop but, we will soon have a sight of its own with lots of information about what WISHES is up too!

Thanks for letting me share a Wish come true with you, I hope you can find time to visit her and maybe even bring a piece of her home to live in your life!

Best WISHES and Paperlife Dreams,

Amy

 

 

Comments

[madeline St onge]

How I wish you were closer to me here, then again I may go broke if you were. Good luck with Wishes, I know you will make it a success.

[Amy Coon]

awww Madeline, maybe when we get the whole online thing together you can find a little something there! Thank you for your support on my big Wish though!

[claire]

Oh how fab!! The very best of luck to you and your buddy!! I hope you go from strength to strength!!!

[Amy]

I am so proud of you! Congrats on your new found success! I can't wait to go check it out! Let me know what I can do help you out!

[Laura Lien]

Wow! Congratulations! I will virtually live my dream through you! lol :D I actually want to get an old victorian home and do something similar but they are just wishes...who knows. ;) Best of wishes to you!!

[Sesil]

What exciting news. Congratulations! I know you will do amazing at this. You are amazing! The booth is so you and so beautiful! WAY TO GO AMY AND ECHO!

[Philippa]

Amy that is just so so wonderful! How I wish I could wing my way over from New Zealand to dive headfirst into your gorgeous boutique. I have French blood and have always been drawn to anything remotely French so I would be in total heaven. I love absolutely everything! Following our dreams is one of the most important things we can do in our lives. Good on you... go girl (and Echo too!)... xxx

[Sarah]

Congrats Amy!!! Everything looks amazing... and totally YOU! Next time I head to Clinton I'm stopping in to get one of those pretty necklaces! Cheers to making your Wishes come True!

[SusanK]

I shop frequently at Country Junction...can't wait to see your super shop!

[✿ Cheri]

Congratulations Amy, How Fantastic!! I see why you could live there!! It's truly beautiful!! Great job!! so happy for you!

[Brenda Lubrant]

Amy, I just love the French country look. I have started putting a little touches of it here and there. I think you two gals did a great job with the contents and setup of your booth. I bet the word is getting out fast around the Bloomington area about your place. I bet a lot of people who visit cannot believe that many of your items are hand crafted. I think that spreading your love of art and design in a real place is better than etsy. Hopefully I will be coming up that way this summer, when my husband and son go to one of the summer Bloomington baseball games. I really would enjoy meeting you.

[Shelly Maxwell]

Amy, these photos are wonderful! Good luck :)

[Debby]

Congrats and Best "Wishes!"

[Renee J.]

Amy, this is all so exciting!! Congrats to both of you!! The pics are are so sweet!!

[Lisa Spiegel]

Oh my gosh..Amy, that is beautiful...all my best wishes for your success!!!

[Karey]

I haven't been there to Country Junction in 8 yrs. There was a vendor there from the Argenta area whom I purchased 4 separate chairs (1 with arms)-a coffee table-a wide tall side table-a round tall side table-a short side table with removable glass top all shabby chic white/cream. Haven't seen anything as nice since we moved to OK. Good luck with your space.

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