My name is Cindi, and I'm a Baby-Boomer wife of over 30 years, mom of 2 grown daughters & have a charming son-in-law & and one granddaughter. I'm a native of New England, and live in an historic small town in Connecticut.

I became interested in Vintage Collectibles through my grandmother, who was born in 1901 and lived to be over 100. She always appreciated the finer things in life and shared her knowledge with me. I inherited many of her items.  Through that insight, I'm pleased to be able to add some terrific, unique gifts to my Shoppes site and give you an opportunity to find just that special little 'something'.

I'm also an eBay Power Seller ~ my eBay store is pretty much Shabby Chic & Eclectic, focusing on Upscale New & EUC Clothing, Vintage Collectibles, Home Decor & more.

Soon you will also be able to find many new offerings on my eCrater site that I am building. Stay tuned for the Grand Opening Announcement!

Additionally, I'm also an independent affiliate consultant for all the fine shoppes here on this site. Should you decide to join my team, please add my name as your reference ~ Cindi Matthews.

After being employed in the business community for many years as a Paralegal, I'm looking forward to being a Work-at-Home Grandma to 'Lil Moomette.

Many of you know me as 'Moomettesgram' on the boards & forums that I belong to!

Come See Our 'Neck of the Woods'!

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"Winter in Connecticut" (Clinton, CT)

"Spring in New Hampshire"  ( Mt. Monadnock, Keene, NH)

"Summer in Rhode Island" (Block Island)

"Fall in Vermont" (Brookfield, VT)

All photos copyright C. Matthews 2008-Present