Under the Weather…and a Fall Preview…

August 31, 2009 /

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For those of you who have visited my shop in the past couple of days, you may have noticed that it is closed as I begin stocking our new goods for autumn. I had thoroughly hoped {and planned} on getting everything prepared and ready to reopen on the 1st…

But then life happened…

and I caught a cold…from my husband… 🙁

I tried to fight through it and keep working away…but I had to succumb to my mother’s advice and “get some rest.” The box of kleenex has been my best friend these past two days…and I have spent most of my time resting on the couch watching movies with Renoir.

I got desperate to do some work this afternoon…so my loving husband {who is almost back to his old self}, brought our computer downstairs for me so that I could work in our big chair in front of the tv. I have been working now for quite a few hours, editing photos, but have come to the decision to put off opening the shop for a few more days…as I know that I still need to rest…

I know you will all understand…and thanks for the comments and emails about the shop reopening…I am very excited to share all the new goods and creations with you…I really hope you love them!

So…as of now…the plan is to reopen on the 3rd. I most likely won’t get everything “done” to my satisfaction {I am quite a perfectionist} by that time…but it will be enough and I will work on getting many of our new products listed throughout September. Hope you will stop by this fall to see what I have been up to as well as our new offerings! Here is a small preview of what’s to come…

Fall Preview

Till next time {I’ll just be here with a sniffly nose, stuffy head and sneezing away}…

Alicew

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31 Comments

  • Julie Marie Vicknair

    August 31, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Oh Alice, I am so sorry you have been sick (Josh too)… by all means, get some rest! I am excited for all of your new treasures, but would rather have you feeling better! I’ll bet sweet little Renoir has been your constant companion! Drink lots of orange juice! Much love to you and doggie kisses Renoir! Julie Marie

  • Sandi

    August 31, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    So sorry you are under the weather Alice! You just rest and take care of you and we will be here waiting. Can’t wait to see your new goodies!
    Blessings~

  • Kimberly Kostka

    August 31, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    Hi Alice,
    hope you get well soon and of course we all understand but please know we are waiting by our computer screens tapping on them and chanting Open, Open, Open………. because we LOVE you and your shop!
    Take good care, Kim

  • Rebecca Ersfeld

    August 31, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Sorry to hear you’ve been sick, just hate that. I over did in the shop last week and suffered for it this week also. Caught some kind of ugly bug but only a 24 hour one.
    Blessings to you hope you recover quickly
    Rebecca

  • June

    August 31, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    I’m sorry you’ve not been well Alice. I do hope you are feeling better soon. I hate slowing down for illnss, but it really is a must.
    Your pictures are a gift to me today as were your lovely words about my garden.
    I’m very excited to see the shop when you reopen. I know everything will be so perfect.
    Hugs,
    June

  • Tracey

    September 1, 2009 at 1:44 am

    Alice, I am new to your blog and I just adore it! you are so inspiring to me! Thanks so much for sharing all of your wonderful ideas, I hope you feel better soon, and I can’t wait for the opening of shop!
    Tracey C.

  • The White Bench

    September 1, 2009 at 2:14 am

    Sorry to hear you are not feeling well, Alice!
    Hope you’ll be better soon, sometimes we have to rest, according to wise advice, so enjoy these days in the best way possible. I’m pretty sure your body (and spirit!) will thank you!!
    Take care,
    Monica.
    P.S Your preview looks amazing!

  • Elise

    September 1, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Hello, I had to leave you a note to say what a heavenly blog you have here ! Such interesting and creative posts, and I love your pictures as well. Perfect ! Thank you for sharing them and best wishes.. have a good week & hope you feel better soon

  • Isabel ~ Maison Douce

    September 1, 2009 at 9:46 am

    I hope you get better soon! Can’t wait to see all the new things in your store…
    Isabel
    P.S. Love the Lady of Fatima medallion in your picture, Fatima is only an hour away from Lisbon, where I grew up….

  • Leah C

    September 1, 2009 at 10:35 am

    Ok, “unplug” the computer & go rest some more:) Remember, Mom knows best! So sorry you aren’t feeling well…sending hugs your way:) And whenever the shop re-opens, it will be lovely…and so worth the wait, I’m sure!

  • Jeni Carlson

    September 1, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Hope you are feeling better soon. Being a dog lover you might like the dog story on my blog today titled I just need a nap . . .

  • (punkrose)

    September 1, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    Feel better soon! Everyone will be waiting on you as faithful friends while you heal and get over your cold. We all love you Alice, and your post is lovely. I love your photo with the white flowers…are those dried Mums? Gorgeous ~ take care and know we are all sending healing thoughts your way 🙂

  • MOM

    September 1, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    Hey sweetie, I’m very glad you took my advice and are getting some rest!
    You have a lot of good friends on here who are proving exactly what I said they would do (you were so worried) and that is to give you well wishes and UNDERSTANDING!!! There’s a lot of love here for you and they have patience to see you re-open!
    I’ll see you tomorrow when I stop by for Angela’s birthday after work.
    I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART HONEY! GIVE JOSH MY LOVE TOO HOPE HE’S GETTING BETTER TOO!!!
    Love,
    Mom

  • Kathy Sullivan

    April 28, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    I just have to say how much I look forward to reading your blog each day, I am new to blogging and I have just started my page.
    Thank-you for sharing from your heart and all the beautiful things to see each day.
    Kathy Sullivan