I have had an exciting first two weeks of sales in my booth, The Robin’s Nest. I love the new location, the wonderful staff and vendors at SugarPlum. They have been extremely helpful and have given me some very much appreciated tips. I truly am thankful for the opportunity given to me. The Robin’s Nest …
Yesterday (Saturday) I took a few pieces of furniture to my booth to replace some of the larger items sold. I get it unloaded, rearranged for placement then began tweaking my booth when the owner comes to me and says, “I think you are a step above us here and I’m not quite sure we…
Friday two weeks ago Maleigh, Sue and I were out and about doing the yardsaling thing when we came upon a moving sale not far from the house. We parked walked into the garage and I was in – choir singing “Heaven” – as it happened, the lady that lived there loves to decorate for…
Yes, I have been MIA due to a setback (and admittingly feeling very bummed) …. I have hit a brick wall hard….a full face, head on hard regarding opening my shop. I am trying to remain hopeful and keeping a positive attitude. I am now looking at the possibility of setting up a both in…
I have come upon a few road blocks, obstacles, hurdles whatever they may be called while trying to follow and make my dream of opening a shop happen or come to be. I do know the if it was going to be easy then every body could/would do it…..philosophy and understand there has been and…
I like to keep some things private especially something so hurtful, close and dear to my heart. But after getting to know you and sharing heartfelt personal details of our lives, I thought I would share a piece of mine. The picture is very grainy but clear in my eyes. It was 7 years ago…
This morning we awoke to flurries and cold temps. Yesterday I covered as many new plants and spring growth coming up that I could. My beautiful front door tree view blooms are now brown 😦 the cold damaged them. I have a love/hate relationship this time of year with Mother Nature. March of 1993 we…
Spring, you are so cunning and teasing. We almost always know what to expect and yet we tend to think we can out smart Mother Nature during this time of year. We have experienced a lot of rain, some unbelievably warm weather (80F) and currently we are sitting at 63F with real feel of 65F. …
Yesterday I wrote about a blooming tree/shrub in our neighborhood and how I very much enjoyed the view. I thought I would share a few pictures I took walking around the yard featuring the beginning of Spring when the earth is coming to life with color. Purple Dead Nettle (the top image I took but…
The Robin's Nest 