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

Jeanne d' Arc Handmade Tags

Good morning everyone, it is Dec 29th already and 2012 is just creeping in around the corner! Scary for some and exhilarating for others!!! So what better way to herald the new year than finding inspirations for our year ahead! Here @ moXieantiquestoo, our sister store .... (moXieantiques is our flagship store for european statues and home decor).... we were inspired to create two original handmade tags of one of our favorite saints Jeanne d' Arc or St. Joan of Arc. We wanted to share them... they are for sale at moxieantiquestoo. Please click on the images and they will bring you directly to the listings!!! We hope you love them! Happy New Year and may you be just as inspired as we are! We are pleased with how they turn out! Stay tuned for more of our creative outbursts that can happen at any time! xoxo

French Sculptures

I am starting to get comfortable sharing in blogland after "A Virgin A Day" which ended yesterday! Already missing my new friends made on blogland... but know they are only a blog away...  hope we all stay connected as kindred spirits are just precious!  Treasure the connections we made in these 12 days!

Today... moXieantiques has a new look on etsy .... we look forward to sharing our learning and love for french sculptures over the coming posts! Please stay tuned .....



Jeanne d'Arc écoutant ses voix (Joan of Arc listening to her voices) by François Rude

François Rude
4 January 1784 - 3 November 1855
Born in Dijon
a pupil of Pierre Cartellier

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!

Interesting Day ... New Website and We are now on Ebay!

Today .. 2 things to update all of you ....

moXieantiques has a new website
http://www.moxieantiques.com/

And we are now also on ebay !!!
http://www.ebay.com/sch/moxieantiques/m.html?_adv=1&_dmd=1&_in_kw=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1

Nothing has changed... we are still on etsy ... good ol' http://www.moxieantiques.etsy.com/  ... where it all began !!! We are just expanding our reach... that is all!

Have a lovely day!

Christmas Book - Reprint as magazine - English

We love this reprint ... finally available in English...
Jeanne d' Arc Living Christmas book... with all the lovely pictures for you to feast your eyes on .... and then make a christmas wish list .... this is our favorite of them all.... and of course you will find lots of old statues .... which is no stranger to us here @ m o X i e a n t i q u e s....  where we sell european home decor .... and specialize in providing our customers with lovely treasures for their home and heart!



Christmas in the french inspired home...



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statues galore ... we love it of course .... :)



french rustic... french country... french nordic... hmmmmm



i am sure ... we see 3 old statues... old candlestick, old rusty mirror...

 ummmmm... i think i see some old statues and rusty old mirrors.... thanks jeanne d arc living... we found a kindred spirit in you.... 

Find this Christmas Edition @ m o X i e a n t i q u e s ....

Shop with us .... tell us what you love ... what you like...

The French Nordic Home Decor Book to Have ....

The pictures will speak volumes... love it... buy it.... pure and simple .... they show you how to decorate in the French Nordic way from the same people that started it all! Wonderful reference book for designers, photographers and those new to the French Nordic home decor style that is going to take America by storm!
Keep up with the latest .... right here @ m o X i e a n t i q u e s .... european home decor online store specializing in lovely old statues....




French Atmospheres in the nordic way



Do you see statues in these photos? .... :)... we have them right here @ moXieantiques .... the specialist in lovely old european statues .... and no french decor would be complete without a lovely madonna adorning your buffet .... we concur!

The Jeanne d' Arc Living Autumn 7th Edition 2011 Magazine ....



The french nordic home decor magazine that is taking America by storm....

The Autumn in the Home and Garden 7th Edition 2011... is here ... and you can purchase this by clicking on
m o X i e a n t i q u e s ....

Pink Angel Wings

Also in are Pink Antic angel wings from Jeanne d' Arc Living ... right here @ m o X i e a n t i q u e s

We have both the adult and toddler angel wings in Antic Pink .... if you have been waiting for this sell out item .... check them out... not available in stores ....



Pink Angel Wings ... Adult



Pink Angel Wings ... Baby



Add these whimsical angel wings to your christmas gift list .. they are just wonderful and will add delight to your celebrations ....shop early and avoid the mad rush ...  from us here @ moXieantiques ....

Angel Wings

These are wonderful for Christmas.... and they are in.... Whimsical... lovely .... special! Make them yours this X'mas ... all here @ m o X i e a n t i q u e s .....




White Angel Wings