Under the Weather...and a Fall Preview...

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...

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

Comments

[Julie Marie Vicknair]

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

[Jackie]

I hope you feel better soon, Alice!! Beautiful pictures! Looking forward to seeing all of your creations!

[Sandi]

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]

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]

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

[Laura]

Feel better Alice! We can wait...the sneak preview is tantalizing!
Take care, Laura

[Gail]

Alice,
What a trooper you are, can't wait to see your new goods.
Take care of yourself.........
xo,
Gail

[Sheila R]

Take care of yourself... rest and get better. Can't wait to see all the fall goodies!

[Junque Couture]

Chicken Soup is a must! Can't wait to see the new collection!

[June]

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

[Chatelaine]

So sorry you are under the weather. Your new items look interesting. Can't wait to see what else you've found.

[lorraine lewis]

So sorry you are not feeling well especially during these lovely days of summer. Love the wire thingy's!

[Tracey]

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]

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!

[Dawn @ The Feathered Nest]

Oh sweetie, I'm sorry you're under the weather! Please rest and take good care of yourself...As always your post is just beautiful to me ~ your photos are always captivating. Get well soon! xxoo, Dawn

[Claudia]

Feel better soon, Alice! Those pesky colds are a bother, aren't they? I look forward to seeing the new items in your shop!

[Rebecca]

Sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Looking forward to seeing the new treasures!

[Andrea - Faded Plains]

I hope you'll be feeling better real soon Alice...and as for your preview...I'm loving everything.

[Elise]

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]

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....

[tracey]

Feel better soon Alice! Your new items look gorgeous!!!!!

:) T

[Leah C]

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!

[Hélène]

Now I know who I caught MY cold from! ;-)

[Karen Valentine]

So sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Being sick is never fun. I'm sending thoughts for a speedy recovery. I can't wait till the third!!!

Karen
My Desert cottage

[Jeni Carlson]

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)]

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]

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

[Andrea]

Hope you feel better soon!
Take the time and rest.
Your sneak peak looks great!

[Lisa Super]

Take care of yourself Alice, I hope you're back to doing what you love as soon as possible! I'll pop in to see what's new in a few days.

[Chani]

I can't wait to see the new things in your shop!

[Kathy Sullivan]

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