vintage general: where does the time go

Friday, April 10, 2009

where does the time go

Today is my store's ninth anniversary. Thank you to my family, friends, staff (past and present) and loyal customers for sharing them with me.

8 comments:

StitchesByLiz said...: awww how exciting :); April 10, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Uncle Beefy said...: CONGRATS, Liz!!! How exciting! Much happiness being sent your way! :); April 10, 2009 at 3:50 PM
teal girl said...: yay!!! Congrats Liz and @home! As a shop girl a few years past, I can say that @home truly is a gem. The store itself and its many beautiful, unique treasures are splendid, but what makes it so very special are the good eye, creative spirit, friendly disposition, and warm heart of the owner, Liz Demos (one of the hardest working women I know!).

Way to go! Here's to 9 more! : ); April 14, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Nikella said...: Congrats!
I really like your shop and always try to drop in when visiting Savannah!; April 16, 2009 at 5:28 AM
blue moss said...: congratulations!!! ilove your store!; April 16, 2009 at 5:59 AM
Kori Turner (olive grace studios) said...: It is amazing how time flys! Hope all is well Liz...

Kor; April 16, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Little Pink Studio said...: Congrats on 9 years! You have a fantastic shop I can't wait to visit again!
Cerri; April 20, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Unknown said...: hey liz! congrats on the 9 years and going! this is coming a little late, but it was SUCH a pleasure to meet you when my husband and i were in your store on our honeymoon! i couldn't believe you actually remembered my old blog, flufflife! your store is such a beautiful reflection of you and i look forward to many more visits in the near future... who knows, before we know it i could be living there & could visit regularly!
(i'm working on that with my other half!)

best wishes & all the best!
marisa

p.s. i've since retired flufflife, but i have a brand new blog now, sweet n' flour: http://www.sweetnflour.com; April 23, 2009 at 2:03 PM

our story

In the spring of 2000, a life long dream came true when I opened my first shop in a tiny storefront in downtown Savannah. Within three years we had outgrown that little store and the search for a larger location began. I settled on a centrally located space with more visibility and foot traffic. After spending three years in the second location, we found ourselves once again craving more space. As luck would have it we found an enormous turn of the century storefront on Savannah's premier shopping street. We remained there until the winter of 2010 when we closed our doors due to the lagging economy. @home was recognized as one of the most inspiring, stylish and original stores in the area.

in case you missed it...

I have had the good fortune of having my freelance projects and the shop featured in the following publications:Country Living, Country Home, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Accents, Lucky, Vanity Fair, Cottage Living, Cooking with Paula Deen, Bargain Style, Holiday Crafts, Christmas Ideas, Boho Magazine, Adorn, South, Flea Market Style, Savannah Magazine, Savannah Weddings, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and Decorating Magazine. Online we have been featured on Design Sponge, Decor 8, Darling Dexter and Once Wed.

the people behind the magic...

I couldn't have done this without the support of my husband. He is the motivating force behind the visionary. He helps me do everything from building projects to rearranging to hunting for antiques all while running his own successful custom furniture business and helping raise our beautiful son.

I also had the distinct pleasure of sharing my shop with a talented and inspiring group of girls (past & present) that contribute to the creative environment on a daily basis.

then there is me...

I was a bit bohemian growing up with a love for old things so I savored the opportunity to work in an antique shop in my early twenties. I quickly realized that this was my calling. In 1995 I moved to Savannah, GA to obtain a BFA at the Savannah College of Art & Design. Shortly after graduation I opened the shop and the rest is history.

my other job...

In 2003, an editor from a national magazine took me under his wing and introduced me to the editorial process. As a freelance producer and photo stylist I have worked with incredibly gifted people that continue to inspire and challenge me. My work is reflective of the environment and aesthetic of my former shop. @home served as a creative laboratory filled with elements that I pullred into my features. I have produced and styled magazine features, purchased and supplied props for video, television, film and print media.

my most recent endeavor...

In the spring of 2009 I launched Elizabeth Demos Event Design & Styling (www.elizabethdemos.com). I'm available for full event design and coordination both near and far. It has been a natural transition from shop owner to event designer. I have the opportunity to incorporate all the things I love the most; being creative, working with people, exploring my imagination and inventive design.

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where does the time go

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