Atlanta Gift Mart

As we do every January and July, my mother and I spent four days shopping the Atlanta Gift Mart in search of fabulous new products to add to our shop and website. We had a very successful trip. I can't wait for every thing to start arriving!! I don't normally take pictures but this time I snapped a few in some of my favorite booths and showrooms. Enjoy!!

There is so much to see that it's impossible to do it all. But we walked and shopped for basically three days ( two half days and two full days) and did as much as we could. And like I said, we really found some great new merchandise.

These white distressed wire birdcages should be arriving soon ... they are great to fill with goodies every season!

These two pictures are a glimpse into the Bella Notte showroom. They have the most gorgeous bedding!!

LOVE HER!!!! And really wanted her but she was just for display.

Great hand painted wood signs

Thought this was a great display with the vintage lampshade frames. I actually have a few of my own that I embellished and made lights out of. They are headed to the shop soon.

I wish I had taken a few more pictures ... oh well, next time.

Thanks for visiting ...

Gift Ideas

Cottage Flair just listed some fun new items that would be great gifts and stocking stuffers. Stop by if you have a free minute!!

New Arrivals

Join us tonight!!
Ladies Night Out

December 1st 5 pm - 8 pm

Check in at Cafe Alegre with 1/2 price wine from 5 - 6, then stroll down the street for our special sale

20% off sales of $20 or more
( 10% off antiques & painted furniture )

Nine rooms filled with festive decor, unique gifts, specialty candles, bath & body, cottage style furnishings & accessories and more!!

Sea ... Shop ... Save

25 stores participating with special sales and tasty treats!!

Plus ... drawings for great prizes!!!

The Nosey Goose
33 Wall Street
Madison, CT
203-245-3132

Holiday Events

The Nosey Goose

We have two fun events we wanted to let you know about
that are going on at our shop ...

Small Business Saturday
November 26th

A day to enjoy shopping locally
and as an added bonus

American Express is offering a special incentive: a $25 statement credit offer for Cardmembers who register their Card and spend $25 or more at any qualifying small business that accepts the American Express Card.


Ladies Night Out

December 1st 5 pm - 8 pm

Check in at Cafe Alegre with 1/2 price wine from 5 - 6, then stroll down the street for our special sale

20% off sales of $20 or more
( 10% off antiques & painted furniture )

Nine rooms filled with festive decor, unique gifts, specialty candles, bath & body, cottage style furnishings & accessories and more!!

Sea ... Shop ... Save

25 stores participating with special sales and tasty treats!!

Plus ... drawings for great prizes!!!

The Nosey Goose
33 Wall Street
Madison, CT
203-245-3132

The Nosey Goose
Annual Holiday Open House

20% off sales of $15 or more
( 10% off antiques & painted furniture )

November 11th & 12th ... 10:00 - 5:30

November 13th ... 11:00 - 5:00

Get a jump on your holiday shopping!!
The Nosey Goose is dressed for the holidays ... nine rooms filled with festive decor, unique gifts, specialty candles, bath & body, cottage style furnishings and accessories.

Holiday merchandise freshly stocked!

The Nosey Goose
33 Wall Street, Madison, CT
203-245-3132

www.thenoseygoose.com

I am thrilled to participate in Pink October with Make Mine Pink. Won't you please join us for this important fundraiser.
The shopping begins HERE on October 7th

Quick DIY Project

A quick and easy project to dress up an old lamp: First step: check the wiring to make sure it's safe or you can always have the lamp rewired.

I found this lamp at my favorite junk shop. The wiring looked new and in good shape and the lamp worked so here we go:

The first step is to remove the lampshade. (Don't forget to paint the finial if there is one). Sometimes I use the one that is one the lamp, sometimes I replace it with a new one. This one will work fine for what I have planned.

Next you need to make sure the metal base and stand are clean so the paint will adhere. I wiped the whole piece down with ammonia.

Before I begin, I tape the cord to the ground for about 12" so the spray paint does not get on the cord. I start with one coat of Rustoleum clean metal primer. Spray lightly to avoid drips.

Here it is below with one coat of primer. I then use whatever color I want for the base. I spray two to three light coats of paint (waiting a few minutes between coats) until I feel the color is strong enough.

The final step is to embellish or replace the lampshade to match your decor and wallah ... you have a wonderful new lamp!!

I added a vintage inspired flower with a mix of vintage and new silk ribbons.

Thanks for visiting and have fun if you try this project!!