Dandelion Wishes Market

I have had a little breather from all the moving, sorting, organizing etc. There are still some tears occasionally, and I still am receiving text and calls from people who are saddened when they drive by the store and see that I am no longer there.

It is really quite remarkable that we never really get the full understanding and impact of the ripples that we can create from our presence. They are good lessons to learn and take in. I think it helps to keep the focus of leaving ripples of kindness and always checking what kind of energy we are putting out into the world.

I also did not realize the enormity of weight and stress I was carry until I got out from under it. Working a full-time job, trying to figure out what I needed to do to make sure there was enough in the bank account for business rent & utilities, what shows, what marketing events do we go to or do. It was an enormous task and after having that lifted from the world is a whole new adventure. I have time and weekends and what a blessing that is.

I am currently putting focus on my home and things and projects that have been neglected for far too long. My friend and handyman Glen Meyer put up these pictures for me that have been sitting in a pile for way too long. This is my memory wall, full of love for my children and the experiences we have had. It just makes me smile. Mr. Meyer who is very exacting in his measurements didn't quite know what to do with my haphazard beginning. I think he did an excellent job of going with my free spirit!

The other pic is of these amazing art pieces that he hung ever so masterfully. I think they are superb representations of the strong and independent spirits of women and also gentle, magical and mysterious all at the same time. The nuances of women eloquently captured.

Well thats a wrap. Everything is cleared out and cleaned. Had the store Playlist going for one last time while mopping, just me, the space and the music. It was a little cathartic. It reminded me of when I first opened and I would spend the evening closing with the music turned up just taking in the space. It was like there was some secret understanding between us. Like this space had a life of its own. We have been friends for over 5 years and it was definetly sad to say goodbye.

I have been focused on everything that needed to be done to close out the space that I haven't really had time to process the end. The goal was to be done by the 15th. We met the deadline two days early which is pretty satisfying and also a huge relief. We created a lot of beauty here and planted a lot of seeds, never knowing what dreams bloomed to life.

A lot of memories are stored here. I wonder what will become of the space and what seeds someone else will plant? Will they keep the beautiful mural or do something else to make it theirs?

Even though this is the end of Dandelion Wishes it is the beginning of something else. Stay tuned for updates. For now keep casting wishes.

Thank you to all the people who came in and made purchases on Saturday it was a wonderful chaotic day.

I was blessed to have a team of friends lending their hands to help wherever needed. Thank you to Cathy Labor who ran the cash register which allowed me to be other places, talking to people, moving merchandise, etc. Cathy has been with me since the beginning helping me hang ceiling drapery, paint dandelions and scrub floors. And recently we had been working together with fluid art and coordinating art classes. We WILL continue the art classes and are working on an art studio. Cathy and I have a lot of wonderful memories in this space.

Thank you, thank you to Jan Jeans who is new to my tribe. I met her through the store. One of my writings about Christmas prompted her to want to come in and meet me. This was the divine at work. Am I ever grateful that she was listening. She has been my muscle and my prompter keeping me on track. This girly has given countless hours in the last few weeks willingly and without hesitation or begrudgement. If you are ever moving you want this lady on your crew!!!

And last but not least my dear Mackenzie Erickson has been with me since the beginning as well. She is my heart and it has been my privilege and joy to work along side her, to witness her talents and her giving and kind spirit. It is a dream to work with your child one of which I will always be thankful. Mackenzie did everything from posting, to moving things, talking with people, running the register, you name it she did it and I think we got through the day with only one argument. Lol. And the best is in the end we always hug it out. We will continue to work together just in a different space and a different way.

There's still a lot of work left to do. We are getting there. For the most part I was able to hold it together. I think my first break was when a friend came in and when she was leaving hugged me with tears in her eyes and told me how proud she was of me and the success I was in what I had done and built. That started the tears right there as she scurried out the door to avoid breaking down further. Sometimes a person never really knows the impact of our actions, our dreams, the seeds we plant until a moment like this. It makes it all worth it.

Just remember we are not going away. We are reimagining a different dream, a different way and a different place. I am lookimg.forward to new beginnings and will post more as we closeout this chapter as to what that is.

Blessings and gratitude to everyone who has supported us through the years, who became our friends and partners. Much love is being sent your way.

Good morning folks! This is it! The finale, finito, there is no more. Today is our last day for closeout sales. There has been confusion as to when that is. It is TODAY, Saturday, June 27th from 10 am to 6 pm.

Come in and get that something you have been eyeing before its gone. Everything is 40% off the price marked. If its missing a price let's deal. Lots of cool jewelry, furniture, project pieces and gift items.

Last Friday of being open. Come on in. We think you need a new couch! This beauty is extremely comfortable and in great shape. With the 40% discount its yours for $240.00 plus tax.

We still have some great gift items and other sparkling items as well as furniture and project pieces. 40% off is our final price reduction and we are done tomorrow Saturday, June 27th.

Here until 6 pm. Come do some shopping. Think Christmas gifts and how amazing it would be to have that task completed before June 30!!!

Good morning beauties! This is the final countdown. We are open today, Thursday the 25th from 10 am to 6 pm. 40% is our final reduction so if you have been holding out for the big sale reduction this is it! Our items have always been reasonably priced and with a 40% discount you will feel like you won the lottery.

We still have some great furniture pieces and other gift items. The cabinets pictured are for sale as well. Great for display and storage.

It has been a busy week and I am running out of fuel. Whats that song from Smokey and the Bandit? I think the line says we got a long way to go and a short time to get there! Pretty much describes the situation in a nutshell. We are rockin and rollin though!!! We will be open Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm.

Sure has been a mixed bag of emotion, little sleep and a lot of elbow grease. I never knew what this space meant to some people until they came to me with tears in their eyes and sadness in their heart and that my friends is what they call riches beyond what one can even imagine.

White table and chairs is a project piece we didn't get to! Needs a little work and love. Table and chairs $45.00 after discount.

Stop in and see what other treasures we have. Only 4 days left of our 40% off closeout sale.