It is so very hard to say that 10 years ago almost to the exact date, my mother, Maggie, became sick. With in 30 days, she was gone. And, I was so empty.
She passed away on a Thursday evening...my friends were worried. I was busy planning the funeral...I was so consumed with grief. One of my dear friends asked what I wanted to do to get my mind off my grief..."what would Maggie and you do?". Well...we would go to one of our favorite flea markets! So, early on a Sunday morning, we went to the Flea Market. And, that was where the story became inspirational.
There in a vendors booth was many of my mother's handpainted art pieces...table, chairs, boxes, vintage collectibles with her amazing folk art. I started to grab everything. My friend had a panic attack...what are you doing? She saw the signature of Maggie...she talked to the vendor. Evidently, my mother had sold many of her items at a garage sale. I look back at that and I honestly think she knew she had cancer. I think she was trying to put her things in order, and she was trying to prepare me. We always went picking and seeking out treasures...this was a message to me only 3 days after her passing...don't ever stop. Do what you Love...and, that's the beginning of Maggie's Market.
Ten years...and, in a celebration of her love...We have started our website with Etsy!
What once was a listing or two on Etsy...getting the first Cha-Ching...having a small booth at an area antique mall and then having the booth grow into a space on the front row at that same antique mall. With starting at a small local craft fair to becoming a part of very large Vintage Shows in the area. Yes, Maggie's Market is growing.
But, my thank you first goes to all the dear friends who helped me grow as a person. And, most of all to Stephanie, who has really made the growth happen. Always motivating and keeping me challenged...We are growing. We have goals. We have dreams.
And, to all my many supporters and friends of Maggie's Market. Thank you for supporting the dreams and memories...