7.20.2009

backroads.......







Good morning Monday!




Let me tell you what a relief that today brings for me.......today starts the rest of a relaxing summer......




i hope.......




whew....




I had my open house on Saturday........and i could not have done any of it.... without the help of my friends.




These girls did not need to be asked to help....they just did.........my besties......these girls. I'm tickled to have such wonderful girls in my life........




thank you... Tracey....Marti.....Sharon...and....Amy .....xo. ...i really smashed all the pics together for you........i really only wanted to do one post of Saturday for you...































One of the biggest surprises was meeting Ashley and her mother Jerri....they drove all the way to my home from West Virginia......




They have been long time blog readers of mine...and it was so wonderful to finally meet them!




I even got to sneak away Sunday and meet up with them for brunch......mimosa's included..... at this fabulous place...
























































































































































This concludes the summer show.




I loved meeting all the new faces and look forward to doing one more event in late Sept or early Oct.




I am temporarily closing my online shop for the next few weeks so that i can re-group....re-focus....and just relax.




My children will appreciate having me back....




or not........





and i might even be able to wean myself off of the Tylenol p.m.




xo
























53 comments:

Kari said...

Girl why are you up so late??? Looks so pretty and charming and everything I would want to see in a shop! And it looks like you had a great turnout. I am so happy for you ~ congrats on your big accomplishment. I just wish I could have been there to shop and visit with you!

xo
Kari

~Grace Happens~ said...

wow!!!! i'm so jealous. i would have done some MAJOR damage in there. just beautiful!!!! and your outfit is beyond cute. love your style. ps. i finally added some new items to my little burlap shop. there is a sneak peek on my blog! xoxo, Grace www.nameisgrace.blogspot.com

Laura said...

I so wish I could have been there...as one of your friends. It looked beautiful...you are adorable. I am sad to not "really know you"! You are such a wonderful inspiration.

Have a beautiful summer...

Alicia said...

wow it looked gorgeous!! glad to hear that you had a blast and that all went well!! i'd LOVE to see your pieces in person! maybe one day...

FEDERICA said...

Oh my! Everything looks wonderful!

Lulu and Co. said...

You have amazing talent to pull your home sales all together with such class, style and flair! simply beautiful.
wishing you many relaxing days ahead of you,
LuLu

La Table De Nana said...

Wow! Great looking shop.. photos and girls!

Have a good rest~
You do everything so well:)

Ashley said...

What an awesome trip!
Definitely worth the drive :) Can't wait to do a post about all my treasures. Thanks so much darlin'. I hope to see you soon.

P.S. I hope you have a relaxing trip. You deserve it.

Jeanne Oliver said...

Everything looks lovely! I am so happy for you that it was such a success...relax...you deserve it!

littlebyrd said...

Your show looked beautiful! Enjoy the rest of the summer girl! I was thinking today I am ready to do the same...close the shop, relax a little...

Julie said...

Fun! Wish I could have been there. Everything looks great. You look adorable. :)

xo

Unknown said...

Looks like a smashing success - you created a beautiful atmosphere! Congrats... Jill

Wendy said...

Kasey! Looks fabulous!! (But then I wouldn't expect anything less!) Now take a breather, and RELAX!

Backyard Candle Co. said...

I am even more bummed now that I did'nt get to come!!! I am gonna try to make it to the one in Sept. or Oct. Everything looked so beautiful, you did it again girl!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

What a great shop. Congratulations on such a wonderful turnout. Now get some well deserved rest. Hugs, Marty

paige said...

i did, i enlarged all those pics "all the better to see you with my dear"...everything looks gorgeous & your outfit is so darn funky...i think atlanta needs a lolab's for sure.
ps--i love the rosary necklaces. i have bought a few from a girlfriend who makes them & is very proud of them, if you get my drift (($$$)) , but yours are so fun too.,
enjoy your summertime my friend
xo

Anonymous said...

Ever thought of moving down south?

Leah C said...

Looks so wonderful...wish I could have been there to shop! Might have to make a road trip for the next one:) Now, go relax and unwind!

koralee said...

So lovely...everything is just picture perfect...looks like a great time and so sorry I had to miss yet another one of your sales...my heart is aching..I just need to live a wee bit closer. Enjoy your family time!

Unknown said...

It was a pleasure to help you out, not only because it was so much fun, but because you are just about the sweetest person I know!!!

:) T

Rachel said...

Oh how I wish I could have been there!!!! It looks so charming and wonderful!!! Maybe someday I can make the trip out there! Now relax and enjoy the rest of your summer!!!

Tara said...

Kasey, everything looks fabulous, I love all of the attention to detail and the feminine feel to the show! Enjoy the rest of your summer!XO

Sadie Olive said...

Wow girl! Everything looks so pretty! And I love your outfit! :o) Wish I could have been there!

Janelle said...

How stinken adorable. I love it all. Can you travel up north with your store? I love that lil ladder!

truly blessed said...

looks like a fabulous weekend was had by all! :) yeah!

paperbird said...

Kasey everything looks amazing. Wish I could have shopped at your lovely event.

Anonymous said...

Your blog is better than a magazine...the music fits perfectly!

I would love to find a pair of glasses like you show in the one picture...I remember my grandmother wearing such!

Have an awesome day!☺

Pretty Little World said...

The space looks positively amazing.gorgeous.lovely. The way that everything is set up is just smashing!! Like a little magazine photo shoot!!

Brenna LaPray said...

It does look like a success!! You look great as always Kasey.

Farmgirl Paints said...

Looks like an amazing time. I'm bummed I missed it. We were down there last week, but had to drive back on Wed. I would have LOVED to meet you;) Maybe next time.

M.L. @ The House of Whimsy said...

Looks and sounds like everything went great this past weekend. Glad to hear it. : )

Brandie said...

Everything looks divine as usual Kasey! You always do such a great job. I want to put the next one on my calendar now. No excuses, no last minute anything, just me in my car heading out to the party. Oooo, I can Christmas shop! Can't wait. Enjoy your time off sweetie:)

Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

Looks like a most amazing Open House, Kasey. You did a fabulous job - everything looks so wonderful! And all those girlfriends helping out, well, that must have been so much fun for all of you! Now you can rest and relax...

mrs boo radley said...

Decadent.

Kacey said...

Kasey, so beautiful! You did a wonderful job. Wish I could have been there!

Tamara said...

Geezz I truly missed out! Come back to CO and throw a shop party like this!!!.... I promise with my friends alone it would be a success!! grin

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

Girl, you are GOOD!! Great job!

Chablis said...

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!
If I had money for a plane ticket and a nanny, I would've been there!

You're so talented!

Unknown said...

Oh my, so pretty. One of these days I'm going to show up at your sale. Thanks for sharing.

Suzanne : : S.HOPtalk said...

I'm in awe...do you ever sleep? Seriously how. do. you. do. it? Looks incredible. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

Emily B said...

I'm pretty sure Allegra and I need to come to your next open house!!!! ADORABLE! And, you and your girlfriends are quite the gorgeous and oh-so-fashionable group indeed!

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fleurcottage said...

i'd love to visit your shop...exactly my style! i live in Pa & seldom get to ILL & love your blog as well! Esther

Anonymous said...

Wow! I am so bummed I dont live closer so I can come shopping! It looks beautiful! I am glad you had fun! Enjoy a little down time!

Kurstin said...

oh i s wish i could have been there!!! i would have loved to meet you and all your pretty pretties!!! =) love all the decor!

ashley said...

bummed about the shop--i am dying to buy the switchplates i saw last time i looked! but i do hope you enjoy your time with your children. :) take care xoxo

Sarah said...

Oh Kasey, it looks fabulous! I love the pic of you and all the girls! How beautiful it all looks! I knew it would be grand! Whenever you are back online I would love to buy a copy of your songs that inspire cd!
Congratulations on your successful event!!
Please keep me posted on the fall date, I would love to try to make that one happen!!!

It' an Evolution said...

It was wonderful.
Janet

Unknown said...

everything looked wonderful, i wish i lived closer! glad all went well for you!

PS~Erin said...

Oh, it's so pretty... I would have loved perusing through the scene you all set and all the goodies.

Relax :-)

katrina and the king said...

is that the space you get to create in?

yay for you!! :)

The Green Pea said...

Thank you for sharing the pix. I have a question, what was the price on the screen baby bed and did it sell? I have one and don't know how to price it. Thanks, Sandi

Alyssa said...

So happy I could stop in and see your beautiful shop! LOVE my bags & cd :)