Confession of a Vintage Junkie & a Furniture Re-arranger

Just so you know, I talk fast.
I suppose out of habit, necessity & of lack of money, I started collecting 40 years ago, before “vintage” became popular. I love being surrounded by things that tell a story, have history , show grit.

I have a barn full of beautiful linens, lovely old quilts, chippy dishes, worn books, farmhouse decor, & antique furniture. I could probably start my own addiction recovery program called "Confession of a Furniture Re-arranger”, but then again, I'd be late for the first meeting, all because I couldn’t get that big antique table up the stairs (rats)!

I have been married to the same man for 36 years, & he still puts up with my “I Love Lucy’s” escapades, rescues me from outrageous adventures & hauls my treasures. He’s the one who encouraged me to take a step of faith & open this shop.

You see, I had spent my life being a mom & wife, taking care of everyone and I loved EVERY minute of it (really, I did!). After, our last child finished high school, I had time on my hands & money to burn (not really, I just always wanted to say that), the dream of opening an Etsy shop became reality, so in 2008, Willow Creek Sparrow was born.
Matthew 10:31
"Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows"

A lot has happened since then.
My daughters have married, I have seven beautiful grand babies.
I have been honored to author & was a co-contributor of three books.

As life would have it, along with these changes, we packed up the farm house sink (no, seriously, we had just had it resurfaced because it was like 100 years old and I wasn't about to leave it behind) and moved 1,600 miles across the country from Texas to Montana, (I always think of Lonesome Dove when I say that)

We live in a 1890 farmhouse, in the most loveliest part of Helena,MT,
I still drag antiques home, and I struggle daily with what I am willing to part with in the shop as opposed to keeping at the house.

Please make yourself at home, If there’s anything I can do for you just convo me.
Warmest regards, Laurie