How can renovations possibly take so long...AKA WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO OPEN?

The eternal question I have been asked lately is..."When are you going to open?"..well, first, dear reader, I must apologize for the delay. Little did I know that the departure of my Mamaw would result in a complete meltdown of time and renovations and life in general. We have plans to do a soft opening later this week with a real life Grand Opening to follow.

I have so many unique and wonderful things in addition to some well known and loved brands like Uglydolls, MOGO, and Tokyomilk. I can't wait to get everything finished...ceiling tiles on Monday...set up to follow!

More to come tomorrow...I hope!

Life unscripted...

Well, this past weekend taught me that I can actually adjust to an even larger dose of complete chaos than I previously thought. My grandmother, who is dying from liver cancer, took a terrible turn Saturday evening and we are looking at what is definitely the end. It is a devastating blow for me since she is more like a second mother than a "grandmother". I spent not only my childhood in her company, but much of my adult life as well. She potty-trained my kids, fixed boo-boos, made chocolate milk by the gallon, gave sage advice, scolded, loved, and cemented our family together for what has been my life. I will be sad to see her leave, but glad she will be whole again never to suffer the indignities of this life. I will miss asking her questions, having her teach me to cook and, most of all, watching her play with my children who dearly love her and have been so blessed to spend a small portion of their lives with her.

I'm still working at the store and things are on track for us to open within the next two weeks. Forgive me if my blogs are few, things are just hectic. Most of all, thank you for reading and following this blog! Maybe when things calm down a bit, I can start posting some fun stuff...

Peace.

Happy Friday!

Today was not a store day, it was a day to tend the little birdies I have been entrusted with. I went on a field trip with Mary-Katherine, but I managed to fit in a few orders while I was riding the bus. We have some beautiful pillows coming to the shop soon and a great line of children's games.

I hope you guys will comment and let me know what you think about the posts and if you want to see photos...

Goodnight! I hope someone is reading this...

What a difference a day makes...

So, I am almost "Incorporated". Received notice from attorney today that filings have been sent to the State for approval. I am excited and still hopeful that someone other than my mom shows up for my Grand Opening.

If anyone decides to follow this blog, I would love to hear what gifts you love to receive as well as those you love to give. If you find something on the web you'd like to see me carry, by all means post a photo and any info you have and I will do my best to track it down.

Short post for tonight. It's time for me to tend my own nest...Love to all of you who take the time to read or follow this crazy trip...

And one more thing...Please let me know what you think of my new logo fresh from the Graphic Artist

Who's blogging now?

This is actually my first attempt at a "blog". I love design and art of all kinds. It is because of that love and my weird need to create things that I am opening a store to satisfy my "creative bone". I guess it will go along with the "Hillbilly Bone" that Trace Adkins says I have somewhere. I have two weddings booked this year and look forward to working with local wedding planners to pick up a few more. I will post photos of events I have done thus far and hope someone besides my mother takes the time to look at them.

Thanks and we'll blog again soon...I hope.