Sunday, November 8, 2009

I can let the cat out of the bag now!!

Oh my gosh!! It has been so hard not to yell it from the rooftops. I have never been really good at keeping good news a secret. Don't get me wrong, I am very good at keeping secrets that friends tell me, I'm like Fort Knox when it comes to that. But when I have good news of my own, I want to share it. And boy, do I have some great news that I haven't been able to tell all of my friends in Blogland for fear of jinxing it. I wanted to make sure the ink was dry before I said anything.

Some of you might remember that I mentioned when I first moved to Idaho I found a cute shop, "Sister 'N Things" which was owned by a really fun gal, Lupe. Over the past year I have shopped a lot, and I mean a lot at her store and we have become friends. The first vintage sale I did was with Lupe and then we participated in a local Barn sale together. We both sold our wares and made a good profit. It was after the last sale that Lupe asked me if I wanted to be a consignor in her shop and then recently asked me if I wanted to be business partners!! WOOHOO!!

Well, we found a shop! It's in a house, that once was a gift shop but has been closed for the past two years! We had looked at two other properties but for one reason or another they just didn't work. We have been working like crazy for the last couple of weeks and are almost ready for our Grand Opening on Thursday! I am so excited!! Exhausted but EXCITED!

I have seen many of you in blogland go for your dream and I have dreamed of having a shop for a long time!

I wanted to take a moment from sanding, painting and creating to share my news with you all. I will have pictures that I will share in another post.

Until Later,
~Toni~

19 Friends stopped by to say:

~~Carol~~ said...

Congratulations on making your dream come true! I can't wait to follow your journey!
Happy Monday!
Carol

Jane said...

Congratulations! That is such exciting news and I am so happy for you and your business partner. Keep us posted on all the progress.
Jane

Six in One Hand said...

Congratulations!!!!
How exciting (and nerve wracking) all of this must be for you.
I'm sooo glad that you get to follow your dream.
Can't wait to see the final product!!!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Congratulations! How exciting for you. We want lots of pictures. :)

Jenny said...

Sounds really amazing. And sounds like a wonderful shop! Congratulations!

Cassie said...

Wow! Congrats to you! Can't wait to follow you on this journey! Best wishes!

Lou Cinda said...

Congratulations!!!! This is so exciting and I know ya'll will be a whopping success!!

Keep us posted!

Lou Cinda :)

Blue Creek Home said...

What fun!!! I love good news!!
I hope that you will more success that you know what to do with!!
Rhonda

Susie from Bienvenue said...

Wow! thanks for sharing your great news...best of luck and I know you will have a wonderful time making your dreams come true!

trash talk said...

Wait...you're opening Thursday and you're just now telling us??? Girl, they would have to sew my lips shut to keep a secret that big! Be sure and give us all the info and I'll add a little sidebar info for you if you'd like.
Congratulations...atta girl! Now that's tightening up the old bra straps and getting it done!
Debbie

Debra @ Common Ground said...

Wonderful! Congratulations! I can't wait to see what you've been up to. Have fun! Pictures, pictures, pictures!
Debra

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Toni!!!!!!!!!!
AWESOME..
WONDERFUL...
COOL...

CONGRAT'S

I am so Happy for you!!! Sure wish I could shop and see your shop!!! Will you be open all the time or monthly???
I can't WAIT to see the photos...
ENJOY your DREAM!!
Warmly,
Deb :)

the rusty cupboard said...

where is the shop in idaho. I live in lewiston

LuLu said...

I am so excited for you. Keep chasing your dreams.. you are such an inspiration for me to keep going, wishing you so much success!!
xo,
LuLu

Its So Very Cheri said...

Congrats Toni--When you wish upon a star...,makes no difference...

Cheri

Tracey said...

Oh Toni that is HUGE news! Awesome news!! I'm sooooooo happy for you that you get to realize a dream of yours!!! I am really looking forward to seeing pics of the new shop and all that you have created!

:) T

Laura said...

What wonderful news!! Congratulations to you and the best of luck in your new venture!
Laura

sissie said...

Congratulations on your business venture!
I am loving your blog so I signed up as a follower. Come visit me too, I'd love to have you.

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Oh how thrilling.....I'm so excited for you. There's just nothing like watching your dream become a reality.

Warm blessings,
Spencer

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