Cheers

Last weekend Mac and I were very excited to Celebrate the Sale of our old house 4505 Hanover Ave!

 It was a wonderful first home and we made such dear friends on our block!

We went to Dinner at Edo Squid and then headed to the Commonwealth Club for cocktails.

We enjoyed sipping port and shared a lot of laughs!  I sported The Nicole in Navy and figured it was a great time to debut it in Richmond.

Even though we will miss living right across the street from this group, we are excited that we are still within walking distance and can see them often.

First Holiday Market

After hours of setting up, my booth was finally complete.  I'd never had a booth for my line before so I definitely learned a lot and there was a lot of trial and error.

It was chilly outside so I sported the Nicole with Jeans and boots.

Tah Dah my first booth

The Madee displayed 

I was soooo glad that I brought my summer dresses as well.  Who knew people would be interested in ordering for summer?

Fall Collection

Madee's Market was a wonderful experience and I am excited for many more shows to come.  My next show will be at The Holiday Boutique at Westwood Club in Richmond on November 29th hosted by the Junior League.  If you live locally we'd love to see you.  The event is open to all!

Dancing In The Rain

Friday night of Madee's market was full of energy, excitement, and was very emotional as well.  A preview party was  held and during the party "Dancing In The Rain" was unveiled.  Unbeknown to me, Madee had a Bucket List and the very last item on her list was for her family to publish the book she had written during the course of her fight with cancer.   I am so excited to read it and was so touched by the evening.

The Sign beside her book was inspiring and is truly a message I took home!

Mac and I had the most wonderful evening with Madee's family, old friends, and the community of Staunton.  From my days of working in hospice I learned that the people who truly live and see life for what it is are those who are facing the realization that life will one day end.   Thanks for reminding me of the important message to "Dance In The Rain."

Madee's Market

I had such a wonderful time last weekend being a part of Madee's Market, spending time with a dear dear old friend, and selling dresses :)  The weekend far surpassed my expectations and I so enjoyed being back in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  They are one of my favorite places.

I am so excited to blog all about the weekend soon.  This week I am busy filling orders :)

Fall Shirt

A new Fall Shirt has arrived-The Nicole, named after Madee's middle name.  I'm soooooo excited to debut it at Madee's Holiday Market in Staunton October 22nd.  The Nicole is ready to be special ordered!  This shirt comes in Brown Plaid as pictured below, and also in Navy and White Plaid with a Navy Ruffle and Black and White Plaid with a Black Ruffle!

Most of my designs for Madee's Market will be named after Madee and her family members.

What do you think of The Nicole?