Kopah Soaps

I received a variety of these yummy soaps in the mail yesterday and now my house smells like heaven. This is my first order with Kopah and I am completely impressed with the aromas and feel of the soap. It was like opening a box of candy. The lavender was a much-needed addition to my world.


The Year Of The Rat

I am a Goat and Aquarius ....crazy combination.

Mum's latest project

I finally spent a full day at the boutique in a week. I was a fish out of water, but it was good to get back in the swing. I honestly spent 1/4 of the day with customers and the rest of the time updating my shopping cart and job searching. I have to admit that it feels good to have the cart current, since I am celebrating my 1 year Lylou handbag anniversary on the 13th of February, which just so happens to be my 41st birthday.

"I mean, what?"

Brian forced me out of the house last night for a walk. It was wonderful. The sun was late day, but still warm and there was a slight breeze...and to make it even better all of the cameilia bushes are in bloom. I had to snag one for my dinner table.

There is nothing better then a bowl of cream of asparagus soup from Lumpkin Cafe on a cold rainy day. One of the many places that will make you fall head over heels for Athens, GA. Later that afternoon Chad, waiter at Lumpkin Cafe (below) and I cut out for a beverage at Foxyz for happy hour.

Sometimes you wonder if they know. This is Ashanti curled up on Jake's pillow while I catch up on emails. Today I got myself out of bed and have been keeping myself busy with much needed house work. I might even get a special order done and shipped out tomorrow. It really does help to keep busy, but there is always that cloud in the back of your head.

Thank you to all of you that have sent your regards for Jake. It has meant a lot to me. I realize I have been out of the loop the past few weeks, but just know that even though I am not around you are still in my thoughts. Once I am back on my feet I hope to get back to being myself and start calling on friends to socialize.

Saying good-bye to my old friend, Jake is the hardest thing I have been through since Gibbon. My sweet baby was involved in a head trauma on Sunday afternoon. I had the opportunity to cuddle with him and tell him how much I love him while on a 20-minute drive to the Animal ER Clinic in Watkinsville. After an hour in the waiting room the vet came out to speak with us. I had been preparing the last hour for the words to come out of my mouth.... I said them.... as they hung in the air I broke down in tears that haven't left my eyes since. I was there for my doll baby while his sweet and loving soul pass from this life into the Great Beyond. The image of him and his partner in crime, Gibbon, makes me smile and recall all of the wonderful times I spent with him and for a split second I feel happy...until I realize that I am never going to spend a half hour catching him up on the latest episode of CSI NYC over dinner, because he could never stay awake through the entire episode and it was very important for him to keep up with what is going on...or hear my Jakie snoring next to me in the sewing room, b/c I couldn't sew without him next to me. I love him so and he will be missed every moment of my day. He was the best dog I had ever met and the years we spent together were gold. The tears are rolling and sleep is impossible.

wine rack for Nourish

I have been trying to keep my chin up by working on the business plan for the housewares boutique. I have decided on a name, Nourish. The plan is going to take months to work out, but in the long run it will be worth it. That is, WHEN (not if) I get the money for this adventure.

Yesterday I had a case of the mean reds and ended up staying home from the shop and watching movies with the dogs. It is funny how things can just rear up in a moments notice and kick your ass...well, today I am feeling better and taking mom to lunch, then heading to the shop for a good days work. I also have an interview with TSAV, the company that Robby works for, so fingers crossed something good comes of it.

We are having a woman come in to the shop tomorrow for a big Bella Bra sale, so hopefully it will be slammed and women will be knocking down doors to buy a Lylou bag....oh, right...I should be saying 'women WILL be knocking down doors.' Positive thinking! Sometimes positive thinking gives me a headache. -teehee