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I know, I know, it's only November 4th and I'm deep into holiday preparations.  I have to say, I'm a holiday traditionalist.  Christmas goes up after Thanksgiving, and as much as I adore my collection of Holiday music, I won't play it now.  We *just* had Halloween for goodness sake!  Back in the early days of the shop, I truly wouldn't decorate until Thanksgiving.  These days I realize that spending the day with my family is more important than not decorating a couple days before, so the Monday of Thanksgiving week I break out the Pentatonix, and Elvis, and Straight...

There are some days that it's very hard to believe that I've been doing this for 21 years. Today is one of them. Who knew, when I opened this shop when I was just 17, that one day I'd be here celebrating raising my shop to adulthood? I know it still surprises people ... and I'm one of them!I had three special experiences yesterday with customers that really stand out as examples of why I do what I do. First a local shopper was in the store telling me about bringing her daughter in "the magic store" when she was...

Well, a lot has happened since the last time i wrote a blog post.  It was just 5 days before the big fall!  You know, it's a really good thing to learn to do things with your non dominate hand, like write, brush your hair and teeth, scratch your...whatever needs scratching.  You get the idea.  And it's good for your brain, too! I am so much smarter now ;-) I missed being here, among the sparkles and laughter. I needed the light and good energy generated by Jules and her family of friends and supporters.  People who come for a...

Hi ya'll! I hope wherever you are you're enjoying this Spring.  I think Mother Nature may need to check her meds as it's been warm, it's been cold, there's been a lot of rain, and sometimes all of that has been in the same hour! Elaine and I are hitting the festival circuit - we'll be in Warrenton, VA this Saturday for their Spring Festival, hope to see you there! - and we're having a great time taking our Jules on the road. For those of you following along at home, the fabulous Momager is thankfully now back at work. ...

Pretty sure the calendar LIES! On the fi-iirst day of Spr-ing Mother Nature gave to us ... 14" of Snow and a Robin wondering what the heck was going on .... We've thankfully dug out now and back to business as usual, but I don't think I'll be wearing a sundress on Easter this year!  LOL Speaking of Easter ... (see that graceful transition?  I'm super subtle!)  there is still time to place your Easter orders for delivery in time.  If it's in stock, it'll ship right out. After all, everyone gets candy in their Easter basket ... but these goodies won't...