10/2/10

to simplify . . . and closing my space at Embellish . . .


to simplify . . .

I so like this idea . . . to keep things simple . . .
 
 

but anyone who knows me . . . 
knows that this is extremely hard for me to do . . . 
as I like to layer . . . :)


My mind races around with all sorts of ideas . . .
from fabric . . . to art,  to vintage,  to color,  to fashion . . . etc . . .


yes . . . we do have dinner as a family
at the table every night . . . right next to some new project 
piled high at the other end . . . 

but sometimes when you mix family with one of the above
you hit a home run . . . memories that you never expected . . .


like the time we had this past summer as a family
at the Barn House . . .
quite simply - the best memory of the summer!!
 
but . . . sometimes one can have too much on their plate 
and life is not at all simple!!

I discovered this was the case this last Summer as it flew past 
and the kids started school again!

I decided to make a few changes . . . to my blog . . . 
to the number of vintage shows for next year . . . 
to my retail space at Embellish . . . 

so . . . 
although it is extremely clear to me that this is the right thing to do . . .
it is also extremely hard for me to let you know that . . .

I have decided to close my space at Embellish. 
(this was not an easy decision to make - as I absolutely LOVE being there!!!) 


Katrina, and the girls have all been so amazing and I have truly felt blessed 
each and every day that I have been part of her wonderful and very special store 
here on Bainbridge Island!!!

my last day is tomorrow - Sunday - Oct. 3rd.
I am going there today to mark things way, way, way down 
as I am hoping not to have to store them!!) 

I will sooooo miss being there . . . 
but I do know that it is the right decision for myself and my family at this time
(Katrina did say that I can come back . . . so you just never know!!!)  :) 

If you haven't been to Embellish lately . . . you should really stop in . . .
as Katrina has been bringing in lots of great new merchandise into the store!!!
and soon . . . she is going to have a new blog - I personally can't wait!! (and yes . . . we are waiting on those wedding pictures!!)

Katrina . . . "Thank you" my dear friend . . . from the bottom of my heart!!

xoxo - liz

3 comments:

Glenda said...

Thinking about you as you simplify. Wish, oh wish I could purchase the pillow with the white cross on it. Have you ever sold items through your site?
~G~

kimberly at mimicharmante said...

After seeing your family first hand this summer and the incredible time you seem to have together, I totally understand how you would want to spend as much time as possible together. What an amazing clan you have Liz! I am sure that you will make the best decisions possible and enjoy every moment with the ones you love. Thankfully I have seen how well you all work together and am guessing that you will still be inspiring us with your incredible eye for style and the amazing treasures you create!
Hope to see you soon,
xx

Kathrine said...

So sad! I have not been to your space yet. Will you be selling online or Etsy? I would love one of your pillows with the cross. Tone on tone one.

Kathrine
we met at Barnhouse