Where will moXieantiques be headed in 2012?

My pleasure to be back after a whirlwind rollercoaster!

The deal with the house did not go through .... but I learnt many lessons and gained understanding which I otherwise would not... so all is good .... time and forgiveness will heal all and as we head right into 2012.... I wanted to touch base with everyone and just simply connect ....

moXieantiques has been at this for 1 year now and I would like to share with everyone our vision of what is ahead ....

Our vision of moXieantiques continues to be helping one another keep their faith one day at a time, whatever that faith means .... We seek to accomplish this by providing unique vintage and inspiring home decor... We have succeeded in  providing faith inspirations through specializing in european antique religious statues in 2011... We are being known for lovely french madonnas and european religious statues that show love and beauty through their age...

They were a hit and we are amazed at how many statues we have hand picked, sold and shipped to our customers in 2011...

Now what about 2012.. what are our plans? Some of my wonderful customers have asked us to get more word out about our shop on etsy... very kind of them... They think we have fabulous items hidden in a little alley here on moxieantiques.etsy.com .... waiting to be discovered.... We thank them for their encouraging words of hope. Here are our thoughts .... Our business will continue to be online and through word of mouth .... we believe that as long as we can continue to work hard to help you keep faith one day at a time by sourcing wonders for your home and heart, we will continue to be around for you. We reward customer loyalty and appreciate referrals to your friends!

In 2012, we will not only provide antique european statues, but will branch into higher end sculptures ... We will also head on to providing eastern statues and home decor!Think Green Tara, Kwan Yin, Avalokitesvara... as new additions...We would like to provide diverse faith inspirations to you and yours over the years ...

We are also contemplating on providing our services sourcing antiques you love.  We have an extensive network to pull from and would be glad to assist you. Interior Designers or Decorators are welcome to contact us if they see wonders in using our finds in their clients' home.. 

We also provide help selecting statues or items from our shop,and will objectively propose colors or items that work with your current home decor. We will require pictures in order to assist you.

In 2012, we are also working to become a real estate agent here in The Woodlands, Texas .... Will keep you posted on our progress...
You are right... we are adding more on our plate .... and by accident.... but we have a feeling the dots will all connect ... whether we realize them now or later....

We also have thoughts about other ventures like writing books to share our journey... but one at a time... will keep you posted every step of the way!!!!

thanks for reading and listening... !!!

Hugs

xoxo

How to Choose My Statue !

Some of my customers have asked me "How do I know I have found a good statue? Can you pls help me find the perfect statue?"

And here are my thoughts and they come from my heart...

A statue that is perfect for you is one that speaks to you in words you cannot describe.  It speaks volumes to you, yet saying nothing!

A lovely statue is one that you can gaze at, be inspired and/or evoke an expression of awe.

A great statue helps you contemplate, pray and inspire you to beauty, truth and light!

A wonderful statue is one that inspires you to faith .... and helps you keep faith one day at a time in this sometimes crazy and turbulent times.

A statue that works for you is tasteful and has colors that fit your color theme and home decor style.. This is more important to some than others... but we have found that an important one...

To keep it simple, the perfect statue for you is the one you LOVE .... and is special to you... There are no rules to this ....

We wish you beauty, peace and love! And may you enjoy them all around you!

Here is a statue of mine that achieves the above!



Joan of Arc

 For more statues, check out moXieantiques

We just got a load of statues to list ... so please check in from time to time!

xoxo

Day 8 of A Virgin A Day...

I am so enjoying all the offerings of A Virgin A Day @ Rebecca's Blog  ... I have almost forgotten about my offering for day 8 while cruising all the wonderful aisles!!!.... Here goes my 9pm offering of our classic madame ... lovely statue from Jeanne d' Arc Living available from moXieantiques

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to purchase this lovely madonna... handmade in Denmark...
Make a wonderful gift for Christmas !!!

Day 2 A Virgin A Day

Here is our Day 2 offering for A Virgin A Day .... by Rebecca ... if you want to join  ... you may join here

We present to you a rare precious antique ....

Antique 1890 to Early 1900s Rare Virgin Mary Shrine Shadowbox Wonderful Frame Shrine Silk Flowers
The lovely petition that is so faded yet its lovely patina speaks of a love worn shrine... with a prayer of petition below verbatim.. very lovely piece to add to your existing collection and so you know, these are rare and are getting harder and harder to come by ....click on the pictures to enter the listing ...

Petition to The Blessed Virgin Mary
Remember Mary, tenderest-hearted Virgin, how from of old
ear hath never heard that he who ran to thee for refuge, implored
thy help, and sought thy prayers, was foresaken of God. Virgin of
Virgins, Mother, emboldened by this confidence I fly to thee, to thee
I come, and in thy presence, I a weeping sinner stand. Mother of
the Word Incarnate. O cast not away my prayer: (Here mention your request),
but in thy pity hear and answer. Amen.

This lovely antique shadowbox shrine of the Virgin Mary is for sale at moXieantiques

Blessings for the day! And wishing all a meaningful advent!

A Virgin A Day ...

Today ... Donna ... our artist who restore and transform statues @ our sister store moXieantiquestoo
told me about an invitation to post a virgin a day for 12 days ... so I joined here
Definitely got the blog going again! And for a lovely reason ... and a great idea to celebrate advent...
plus here @ moXieantiques we have so many marys waiting for good homes to grace... so here goes a selection of Notre Dame des Lourdes lovely statues from moXieantiques and moXieantiquestoo

Just a reminder ...
Our flagship store m o X i e a n t i q u e s will focus on european home decor .. specializing in lovely old statues.
Our sister store moXieantiquestoo will focus on artist transformations and restorations of lovely old statues.
Here goes a sneak peek of Notre Dame Lourdes statues .. Click on the pictures below to enter the listing directly ... All our statues are waiting to grace homes this Christmas... Treat yourself to a lovely statue from moXieantiques or moXieantiquestoo this holiday season... What better way to inspire your days ahead than gazing at a lovely statue! Here @ moXieantiques, we have choices ... enjoy browsing and let us know if we can help you find a statue you love!

Small Madonna

We have a small madonna ... one to add a little bit of faith to your french inspired home... and which french inspired home can do without a lovely madonna....  Bring back the old faith traditions .... have fun and beautify your homes... with a touch of faith !!!



Tiny White Madonna


We want to say good night.... we start with a madonna and end with one... sweet dreams ... we will add more fun updates to our blog tomorrow... this time.... we will be featuring our first artist to restore a broken european statue ... to keep you in suspense.... no details until then.... meantime.... sweet dreams.... we say adieu .... 

The White Madonna

Sorry for not blogging lately ... Jeanne d' Arc Living autumn and christmas magazines, home decor books,  french madonna statues.. lovely angel wings, cards are in our store and going...... please stop by....
Jeanne d' Arc Living on moXieantiques


We present to you....




The White Madonna