While the memories are still fresh in my mind, I wanted to document the final days of our time in this special space we called “Sunflower.”
The cupboards are bare. It is time to move on to our next adventure.
Although the final chapter at this location has ended…
We have many NEW stories to begin!
Sunflower’s location at 110 S. Main Street closed on Friday, July 31, 2015.
Thank you Sunflower friends, for creating such an interesting and beautiful memory.
Our moving sale was an incredible hit. For three full weeks in July we were “Christmas Season” busy, saying goodbye to so many wonderful friends and customers. Although our last day was a Tuesday, we still had people coming in on Thursday to shop the remnants of what was left. The sale craze put us behind on our packing schedule, but we were grateful for each and everyone of you. Thanks for your help in clearing out the place!
Scenes from the final pages in this particular Sunflower story.
Goodnight Sunflower!
July 31, 2015. A full moon over Travelers Rest wishes us well, on this very last day at Sunflower.
A 26' foot truck. That is how my husband rolls.
Thursday. We have a LOT to do!
Today we are moving at a breakneck pace.
Last minute calls to arrange a furniture delivery.
Savannah's handiwork on our chalkboard.
Besides all the art, this was ALL we had left that didn't sell. Unbelievable. We donated it to Miracle Hill.
Thursday night. My friend Candin is washing all the sticky tape off the windows.
I found this sketch while cleaning my studio.
Ironically enough, the painting had sold and Dalton was picking it up Friday.
Lucy's final moments at Sunflower.
Saying goodbye to Sunflower with my friend Loren.
What a nice guy I am married to. He packed up all my paintings.
The three of us. Getting ready to close the Sunflower chapter.
Nathan is looking forward to having his mom back.
My priceless husband. He cleaned AND moved everything. He is a keeper.
This was my studio.
It is so empty!
Looking towards the front.
I will miss this view from my studio.
This is a very BIG space. How did we fill it up?
I will miss my beautiful work area. Built by Tim.
Tim waits patiently as I say goodbye to everything.
Goodbye pretty green floors.
Goodbye front windows.
Goodbye old -- but still pretty -- doors.
Goodbye Sunflower banner.
Goodbye Winn Dixie.
Goodbye to this most interesting chapter in our life (to date.)
Welcome Goose Feathers. May God bless all that you do, and help you to grow!
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All in all, it was a very happy ending.
What are the chances I would find a book on our shelves with the title “BEYOND THIS PLACE?”
