Export to PDF | Export to DOC“Stop trying so hard.” “Stop working so hard.” “Stop trying to prove something.” Did I Stop? Looking back over the last five years, I think I actually DID! Last night we went to an annual event that in years past has caused me much sadness. It was an opening reception […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOC I like TO plan. In most areas of my life, I like things to be figured out well ahead of time. Then I like to stick with that plan. Carpool plans. High School plans. Retirement plans. ‘What to order at the restaurant two days from now’ plans. ‘What to do with the […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCI do not like sand in my bed. I do like crisp clean sheets, multiple throw pillows, and a dust ruffle. All of these items must perfectly coordinate with both with the comforter, and (obviously) with each other. To make my world complete there should also be an afghan that offers not only […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCSnapshots from my reentry into sanity, as three years of retail frenzy comes to an end… Today is Day 25 since we closed up my store. What seemed like a straightforward idea, has actually turned out to be much cloudier than I would ever have imagined. I don’t think I realized how wound up I […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOC Sunflower is now packed up and moved out. 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.” Although the final chapter at this location has ended… We have many NEW stories to begin! Thank you Sunflower friends, for […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCLooking back on the fullest year of my life. Many, MANY thanks are in order. Many, MANY people have become good friends of Sunflower! The primary people I would like to thank are the members of The Sunflower Team since the opening of our store in July 2014. Kyle Without Kyle’s hard work, […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCWe closed my Sunflower shop last night. For the last time. July was a bitter-sweeet month. One dream ended, so a new dream could be born. I am happy. But very, very tired. Next week I will post photos. Today is Saturday. The first Saturday since July, 2014 that I […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCThe Home Stretch. Definition: “The last part of a long or difficult activity.” We are starting to wrap up our final days at The Sunflower Gift Shop this week. It has been “a long and difficult activity” to say the least. But we wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. As this […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCSunflower is MOVING on. We will be CLOSING our retail location at 110 S. Main Street at the end of July. [Or sooner… just depending on how long our inventory hangs around!] Follow us on Facebook for details of our hours and SALES which are happening all month! Another beautiful store is MOVING in. We […]
Export to PDF | Export to DOCHappy Birthday, Sunflower! One year ago TODAY we opened up the Sunflower Gift Shop & Gallery. TODAY seems a fitting occasion to post photos I’ve been saving from “Phase 1” of our big Grocery Store Beautification Project last spring. Who would have thought we could turn the old Travelers Rest “Winn Dixie” into the uplifting […]
