Saturday, February 9, 2013

Fancy dresses, funky wares and choosing happy

Phew! The holidays are over, and with it the slow wedding season, causing me to have a TON of time to myself with my feet up. HA! Really that couldn't be further from the truth, except for the lag in weddings for the past few months.

We have moved from our little warehouse hobby and opened a big ol' store where we peddle all things groovy. Antiques, office furniture, awesome glass figurines, funky costumes, crystal, lamps, funky stuff, ya know? So we're there, the first week's business was good, simply because we have the coolest friends who support us in a way we never expected. We buy estate sales regularly, so shop early, shop often - you'll see new stuff every time you come. We will give you our word. :) We're there Tuesday through Saturday 9a-6p (and will come early or stay late if we know you're coming!) Find us on Facebook and on our website! I would be remiss if I didn't sincerely thank a couple of people. Indi Jones Butler - for giving your time, fancy style, flair, sass and making things cay-ute! Mimi - who was layed off her job of over 40 years and has spent HOURS working and making things happen along with us. From painting to scrubbing and painting and moving and setting up and bringing lunch and keeping us laughing, painting and bringing dinner to sitting when I have to run out, to everything else she does every single day. Thank you, Mom!





 
All the shop openings were right in the slow time for weddings, and we finished just in time for them to ramp up again. Perfection in planning?! Officiating a lot in the coming months, doing quite a bit of planning and coordinating still at the Belltower Chapel & Garden. If you have friends who need help - of any kind - with a wedding, tell them to give me a call!

We are prom dress shopping for Ivey's senior prom. A fun experience to say the least. No but really. I am trying hard to ignore the fact that she turns 18 in a month. Yes, in four weeks she turns 18 and 8 weeks after that she will be graduated from high school. I remember being her age and she is so much wiser, so much stronger and has the world by the horns. As much as I want to not be sad about this wonderful milestone for her, allowing her to spread her beautifully mature wings, I can't help but selfishly want to hang on her ankles and beg her not to go. I know it's wrong. Because just as I watched her big brother blossom into the magnificently wonderful life he's growing into, I know she'll grow into her wings. Don't hear me wrong. I'm not apologizing for my selfishness and I won't hesitate to drive her to school, share a lunch with her during the schoolday or shop for glitzy fancy party dresses any chance I get. She's beautiful on the outside, but so much prettier on the inside. OK, I'm done now before I leak.

 
To each of you - a little late, but best wishes for a great 2013 and make it count. Love those who need loving, forgive who need forgiving and make the choice every day to be the best you there is.
 
 
 

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