With 2008 quickly on its way out, I am looking forward to the coming year with a sense of relief, renewed energy, and optimistic apprehension. Blessings have been a major theme in the blur that has been 2008. I have experienced great creative successes (keeping my little shop afloat and doing Brimfield), little monetary successes (our heads are above [...]
The crisp smell of autumn is all around us out here in Massachusetts along with an overwhelming amount of leaves that have fallen to the ground. There is no grass to be seen on our front lawn, just one big pile of lovely, curled, crunchy leaves. And sadly, my husband’s philosophy is that he “only rakes once.” [...]
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Opening day of Brimfield was incredible! Not only did we sell, sell, sell, we sold, sold, sold to none other than RACHEL ASHWELL!!!!! Yes, Rachel Ashwell of Shabby Chic fame and fortune. She was totally gracious, kind, and completely down to earth. Rachel complimented us on how much she liked our set up and how lovely [...]
My anticipation has been growing for our big debut at The Brimfield Antique Show this September 2-4th and frankly, I’m ready to burst. I will be there in Shelton Field B-52 with my good friend Keri, owner of Antique Therapy located in Concord, MA. Keri is an inspiring and creative designer who I have come [...]
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You may have noticed that it has been a LONG time since I posted. To fill you in, there has been a lot going on over here that has kept me from Thistlebees. For one, my sweet husband Justin has been reworking my blog and we have finally moved it from its temporary location to [...]
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I remember during my admission interview at Mount Holyoke College way back in October 1991, the woman interviewing me asked me the loaded question, “If you could do anything you want what would it be?” I hesitated in my response because I was trying to weigh whether or not I should respond with some cerebral, [...]