It has been a turbulent time recently.. highs, lows and sudden plummets that knock the wind out of your sails. The highs have been most rewarding.. and this came in the launching of Milly & Dottie's Emporium. a project that had been shared over the last year with my dear friend Kim and her alter ego Milly.. and one that finally came to fruition last weekend. We are both so grateful to all of you who have supported this new enterprise both with your generous comments and visits to the emporium.. it is very reassuring to know that there is still space out there for one more of these vintage shops and you have been so kind to welcome us in the spirit that you have.
Sadly the excitement has also been tempered by a bereavement in my family.. my beloved father in law passed away last weekend. He was a fine gentleman and will be sorely missed by his loving family. As one door closes.. another one opens...
I have been a woman of few words in recent weeks and will continue to be so for a while longer as I disappear off to the wilds of Cornwall to attend the Home Spun Fair. I am so looking forward to meeting up with fellow blogging friends and putting some of the last few weeks behind us.
Do drop in to the emporium if you are passing... we are re-stocking the shelves frequently so you might find something you missed on your last visit.
A bientot..
Michele x
Friday, 31 July 2009
Departures..
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Good luck for your fair... it's always good to be with like minded, at a time like this... hope the weather stays kind for you all...
Marion ;0)
Very sorry to hear your sad news. love to your family. I have been meaning to write to say I think your site is really really great, very professional, it has a warm feeling about it - I am so impressed with the design - the idea of a house is genius - it is well stocked and at great prices. I for one will be calling in regularly!
Fleur
xx
I was so sorry to read about your sad loss. No words can ever say enough, but I send heartfelt wishes to you and your family.
ON a completely different note...your phone message yesterday made me beam from ear to ear! Thank you!
Katie xxx
I am so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I hope you are all holding up well.
At least you have the new venture and the fair to keep your mind filled with happy thoughts. I will stop by the store for sure. :)
Warm wishes and much love!
I´m really sorry about the sad news!
It´s often like that , a lot of things happening at the same time...
Kindest regards
Rebecka
Thinking of you at this sad time
Good memories never die
I am sorry to hear your sad news Michelle. x
Sorry to hear about your loss. I'll see you on Sunday.
Clare x
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father in law. My heartfelt condolences, please pass them to your husband and son as well.
I do hope however that you will enjoy yourselves in Cornwall.
I think your new banner is so cute, as is the new shop, you had a great start, now I wish you a good flight!
My thoughts are with you and your family mon amie. What a week you've experienced. Let's hope there's only blue skies ahead... Have fun in Cornwall and, most importantly, enjoy some time with Mr C.
Mx
Hi Michele, sorry to hear of your bereavement... look forward to seeing you on Sunday xxx
So sorry to hear your sad news. Hope you have a great time in your beloved Cornwall. Will you be visiting Coverack?
Ruth x
Oh Michele, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I send my love and thoughts to you and your family.
Good luck tomorrow for the fair. Hope all goes well. I wish I were going but hope to see you at the V&HM fair in Nov xxx
So sorry to hear your sad news Michelle, lets hope new ventures will reward you with happy times.
Good luck at the fair, take care
Emx
Hi Michelle
so sorry to hear your sad news, sending a big hug out to you and your family,
i hope you have a nice time at the homespun fair, i will definetly be popping back to your shop!! fliss xx
Oh Michele so so sorry to hear about your father in law. Big blog hug xx
P.S. Your new shop is adorable x
So sorry to hear your sad news, my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad, sad time.
My new puppy loves my little four wheeled friend and tries to take it 'walkies'. Unfortunately, she has also tried to savage the gorgeous rag doll I got from Nicki at the Fair!!
Much training ahead, me thinks..lol.
Sue xx
So sorry to hear about your father in law Michele. Wishing you lots of love
Claire x
So sorry to hear about your Father-in-law. Condolences to your hubbie and family. Good luck with the new venture. The new website looks great and I'm sure you'll do really well. Fiona x
So sorry hun, to hear about your Pa in Law, love and condolences to you all. And good luck with the fair and the new Emporium....its a lovely site with some beautiful pieces, I shall visit often!
Kindest,
Louise x
Sorry to hear you are going through sad times at the moment..
Hope you enjoyed your trip to the fair, I love your new Emporium and name is lovely a pleasure to visit.
Jan
So sad to hear of your family bereavement Michele. I hope the fair managed a distraction for you. I shall be looking in to your emporium for new additions. I did like the gnomes! x
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Life is such a roller coaster. Some days my hair is blowing and my arms are waving in the air and other days I'm hanging on for dear life.
thoughts and prayers
DarLie
My sympathy to you and your family at the sad loss. x.
Best of luck with the fair, Hugs, Margie.
Oh I'm rather late to this but I am so sorry to hear your news Michele. Sending thoughts..
I've seen your stall at the fair on other blogs. It looks as though it was a great day - hope you had some fun x
Hello Michele
So sorry to read about your family's loss. We all know it will happen one day but we never feel ready when the time comes. You will be in my prayers.
I wish that I could have gone but would not have been fair on Phoebe and Alan as we were on holiday then. Next year hopefully!
Congratulations on your brilliant new website, fantastic name for it! Although I have never met Kim, she seems really nice from the emails we have exchanged in the past months. I wish you both well with it.
Take care
Isabelle x
I wish I was able to be in England to attend your vintage and handmade fairs. I want to visit England someday, it's definitely on my list! Your blog is one of my favorites; the colors and vintage feeling is wonderful! Thank you!
Oh Michele, I didn't realise you had lost your Father in Law when I saw you at the Fair, I am so very sorry. Actually the real reason I was able to come was because we were scattering my Father in Law's ashes in his beloved Cornwall. I do empathise with your loss and the need to be strong for your husbands sake. My lovely boy has been so brave and good I am filled with pride. Sending you and yours lots of love, Sarah x
I'm sorry to read about your family's loss , such a difficult time for you . My condolences to you all .
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