tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post4330007656646039035..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Five awesome highlights from our trip to VancouverWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-49172167704926756342014-07-03T04:07:33.323-07:002014-07-03T04:07:33.323-07:00Stellar idea, dear Sanne! Definitely, I want to st...Stellar idea, dear Sanne! Definitely, I want to start making Youtube videos (hopefully this year, but we'll see - between Tony's super busy work schedule, my blog and shop, and the usual ups and downs of my health, it can be hard to see where we'll squeeze them in, but I am determined to!) and so filming a presentation like this would be a stellar thing to add to my (future) videos there. Thank you very much for suggesting it!<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-44377693197690007152014-07-02T01:46:19.448-07:002014-07-02T01:46:19.448-07:00I'm sure there is interest, and how about vide...I'm sure there is interest, and how about video recording it, for all of you foreign friends to see? I'm sure your very own pro photograper is able to that too! ;)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-62105481190241568792014-06-30T06:09:57.573-07:002014-06-30T06:09:57.573-07:00You would flat out adore it there, I just know it!...You would flat out adore it there, I just know it! I hope you're able to visit one day. If you ever do, please let me know, as I would absolutely love to try and take a trip down there to visit you - it might be our only chance to ever meet in person (though, who knows, there is a slim possibility I may find myself in your beautiful country one day, too - that would be fantastic if it were to come to be!). <br /><br />Yes, very much so, I think that fact that I'm not looking just one (or a couple) people in the eye and that I get to address a wider audience is primarily why, even being crazy shy, I've never had a problem with public speaking or found it to be intimidating (spot on word there, my dear, no worries :)). The bigger the crowd in my books, the merrier! I truly do want to try and get enough local interest going to put on a presentation (or series of them) here or in Kelowna, the big town an hour away from us, now and will be looking into getting the ball rolling on that a bit later in the summer. Perhaps there won't be the interest needed to hold it, but I'll never know if I don't try. <br /><br />Oodles of hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22291758025372624962014-06-29T10:04:41.585-07:002014-06-29T10:04:41.585-07:00Oh, you make me wanna go to Vancouver, and I would...Oh, you make me wanna go to Vancouver, and I would have loved to be amongst the audience listining to your vintage presentation. I'm sure it was a blast, and I suppose you can answer about any question thrown at you. :) I suppose the bigger audience is not so scary because it is not so intimidating, if that's the correct word in English. I mean you don't look people right in the eye, and you were also a pro on the subject, dear.SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-18791392798912101752014-06-24T09:04:48.544-07:002014-06-24T09:04:48.544-07:00how incredibly exciting for you!! what a wonderful...how incredibly exciting for you!! what a wonderful experience you had with new world designs. i hope you can get to do something as great as that again sometime soon. so happy you had a great time. i love country living, but don't think i'll ever get to enjoy such a living. i'd also love a little home around munich, too, wishful thinking!seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25414381996500221502014-06-24T04:17:58.553-07:002014-06-24T04:17:58.553-07:00Hello lovely Cara, thank you very much for your wo...Hello lovely Cara, thank you very much for your wonderful comment. I have been secretly hoping that someone from that night would come say hello here on my blog and am tickled pink to no end that you did. I wish I could have been there to enjoy the second (and the other upcoming) workshops, too. Alas, Pen to Van is quite the commute for just one night, so I don't see it happening, but I'll definitely be headed to NWD the next time I'm in town for some more retail fun! :)<br /><br />Thank you again & have a gloriously lovely summer!<br />♥ Jessica <br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-76451894023361990822014-06-23T21:57:06.858-07:002014-06-23T21:57:06.858-07:00Thank you Jessica for filling in at New World. I ...Thank you Jessica for filling in at New World. I just came back from my second workshop (vintage roller sets, oo la la) at New World Designs. Between the information provided, your enthusiastic love of vintage and the techniques I learnt tonight, I am inspired!<br /><br />Caranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-1400983658431110872014-06-18T17:13:53.177-07:002014-06-18T17:13:53.177-07:00So many wonderful experiences! That otter is too c...So many wonderful experiences! That otter is too cute and the presentation fill-in at the spur of the moment! How awesome!<br /><br />xoxo<br />-JaneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-4244409756434426782014-06-18T13:30:55.466-07:002014-06-18T13:30:55.466-07:00Great minds!!! Tony and I try to that as well and ...Great minds!!! Tony and I try to that as well and we also like to keep the dog at the boarding kennel (she adores it there, so it's not a problem in her cute little books) additional day between when we get back and when we go to pick her up, just in case we're super beat that day and/or there is some unforeseen delay that causes us to get home later than expected.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-78593647006382266672014-06-18T01:45:38.517-07:002014-06-18T01:45:38.517-07:00That really is a pretty post box.
I always liked t...That really is a pretty post box.<br />I always liked the idea of going to Canada but my fear of flying has intensified this past year a thousandfold so I fear my only way would be by boat and I am sure this would be silly money.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-91945033354625043962014-06-17T22:28:28.307-07:002014-06-17T22:28:28.307-07:00This looks like a fantastic trip (especially the ...This looks like a fantastic trip (especially the aquarium, because aww!). How amazing that you were able to step in and talk vintage with those ladies with barely any notice or nerves. I guess you were on solid ground with knowledge of your topic! Well done to you, I feel that you are doing so well to do all these different things with your health. I hope you continue to go from strength to strength x xPhilippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979470577235630724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-75230136149757301882014-06-17T15:22:23.105-07:002014-06-17T15:22:23.105-07:00Welcome home! I'm so glad you had a wonderful...Welcome home! I'm so glad you had a wonderful trip. I wish I'd been there to hear/see your presentation! I know it was fabulous!Ann B. Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263483730433027795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22714571259898272762014-06-17T15:12:45.220-07:002014-06-17T15:12:45.220-07:00Sounds like you had a great time here! Lucky you ...Sounds like you had a great time here! Lucky you to be able to stay at the Hotel Vancouver -- I've only ever been through the lobby, but it's so lovely. The aquarium is a blast (they just had an enormous expansion, which I can't wait to see), and I hope you were able to see some of Stanley Park while you were there. I'll have to stop my Mintage. It sounds awesome. :) I hope your next visit is soon -- there are so many more things to do here!Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508703590818442423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39371263590793278092014-06-17T09:32:06.940-07:002014-06-17T09:32:06.940-07:00AND you got an otter to blow you kisses!
So glad...AND you got an otter to blow you kisses! <br /><br />So glad to hear your trip went well, and I can't wait to hear all the details in coming posts. Vintage expert, shop owner, charmer of sea animals, blog author extraordinaire (I'm writing your new business cards for you) you do it all so well. Here's to a great summer.Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-10216305121873859332014-06-17T08:58:38.485-07:002014-06-17T08:58:38.485-07:00I was just in Vancouver last month visiting family...I was just in Vancouver last month visiting family that live in Langley. I dragged my Mom into Mintage and we had some fun with me trying on loads of dresses. It was a blast. I'm sad I didn't get photos. There were so many that I loved. I'm trying my hardest to slow down on the buying front lately. It was tough in that store though. My problem is I love the cocktail/evening gowns. There was a real stunner there with a train that everyone including myself loved on me. {sigh} if only I were a movie star!<br /><br />How brilliant you were able to do an impromptu presentation! You know you are a professional and know your stuff when...you can do that! : ) <br /><br />Sounds like a great trip.<br /><br />I'm hoping to return more often to visit my parents now and next time I go I want to hit the flea market. Thanks for the suggestion!<br /><br />bisous<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68892472698115939382014-06-17T05:35:52.889-07:002014-06-17T05:35:52.889-07:00I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time and ...I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time and what a city indeed! I was there for 10 days and did and saw none of those things. We are already making a list of things we want to do when we go back, now I've got a few more to add.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508658207432674716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-13927404661488998012014-06-17T04:13:11.204-07:002014-06-17T04:13:11.204-07:00Oh my Gosh! I'm wordless to this grand adventu...Oh my Gosh! I'm wordless to this grand adventure of yours, my sweet friend. What a memorable time! I just can't believe how things developed and suddenly you were in front of a crowd doing a presentation on a passionate subject such as vintage. Seriously, my jaw dropped! I am just so happy for you Jessica. It was well worthy the effort you token to go. New doors are opening! ;-)<br /><br />Many hugs full of joy towards you dear friend!<br />Miss BetaMiss Betahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872149521808928474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-80463764180598366362014-06-17T03:13:07.670-07:002014-06-17T03:13:07.670-07:00Thank you very much, dearest Joanna, it really was...Thank you very much, dearest Joanna, it really was a fabulously cool experience! I pulled out my phone at the end of the night, planning to take a photo myself, but the shop's owner offered to do so and so I have one that she shot of me with most of the ladies from that night in it. That's all though - I would have liked to have gotten more, but one is better than none.<br /><br />There were so many great questions! Everything from how to stop red lipstick from bleeding to how often I write new blog posts to how to create barrel curls (and tons more!). <br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71357933752054523332014-06-17T03:10:24.875-07:002014-06-17T03:10:24.875-07:00Thank you, sweet gal! It really was an exhilierati...Thank you, sweet gal! It really was an exhilierating first that has sparked a new passion for public speaking (and getting the ball rolling hopefully on doing Youtube videos) in me. <br /><br />How awesome that you may be headed out this way soon! I would love (underline that a million times) to meet up with you in this part of of the country. If you can't make it down to Penticton, I may be able to head up to Kamloops (I have an aunt there, so I always have somewhere to stay). Please keep me in the loop - I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed to no end!<br /><br />Tons of hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-6516351164786286632014-06-17T00:00:25.736-07:002014-06-17T00:00:25.736-07:00I'm so glad you had such a satisfying, success...I'm so glad you had such a satisfying, successful, and energising trip. Otters are one of my favourite animals (well, it's a long list, but they are definitely up there!). I spent a good part of our visit to Vancouver Aquarium watching one drifting and dozing in the water. So gorgeous.<br /><br />Congrats on your impromptu speaking engagement! It sounds like lots of fun. I find that, although I was once terrified of public speaking, if you really know your subject, it comes so much more easily. I can imagine you having no trouble, since you would have so much knowledge on the topic! Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-33648400050861272162014-06-16T20:29:13.191-07:002014-06-16T20:29:13.191-07:00What a whirlwind adventure for you! So happy that...What a whirlwind adventure for you! So happy that you now have a great experience to add to your memories. I must get to Vancouver one day. How fun to do a presentation! Did you take some pictures at the event? I'm curious what you discussed and what types of questions the ladies asked. Looking forward to seeing more pictures in your upcoming blog posts:) Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439393534029787165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-76943563936201238312014-06-16T20:06:12.489-07:002014-06-16T20:06:12.489-07:00Oh what an amazing adventure you had! Speaking to ...Oh what an amazing adventure you had! Speaking to an audience about vintage gahhhhh I am sooooo proud of you! That is just amazing! Made me wish I was there to listen heheehe Thank you for sharing about your trip!!! xoxA Vintage Nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419873639578606712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-67575097572687688322014-06-16T19:42:10.207-07:002014-06-16T19:42:10.207-07:00Sounds like a fabulous trip! I know what you mean...Sounds like a fabulous trip! I know what you mean about needing to recover after a holiday; I have learned that I need to make sure I have some extra time off work when I get back from traveling. Totally worth it though! ~missfancylibrarianMabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914223077719070581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-74703423050610584742014-06-16T16:20:46.877-07:002014-06-16T16:20:46.877-07:00How exciting about your impromptu presentation! I&...How exciting about your impromptu presentation! I'm so glad you had a wonderful time on your trip.<br />Nick and I have been discussing a possible road trip to BC in July. We have friends who live in Kamloops who we haven't seen in 5 years or so...if our plans come to fruition we should try to stop near your town for a little blogger meet up!! <br /><br />Lisa. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496217916948996526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46669465838563199642014-06-16T15:29:37.005-07:002014-06-16T15:29:37.005-07:00Sounds like a fantastic trip! I haven't been i...Sounds like a fantastic trip! I haven't been in Vancouver for close to over 7 years as well. Can't wait to see what you have found for the shop and for yourself:)Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748030484626673264noreply@blogger.com