It isn't over

Having had my shop has been a wonderful journey of self discovery. I have been exposed to many genres of design, as well as many wonderful, insanely talented and creative people. And I have been given access to some of the most beautiful products, produced by style makers to the few as well as the masses. But the one thing that I feel has had the most impact on myself is the sense of willingness to accept change. It has forever made me more open to the possibilities in this life. I evolved into this process of self discovery by accident. Beginning the journey with many expectations of myself and with a very definite idea of what I wanted the shop to be.

Having begun in the antique business, I had many followers who came to expect a certain look from me, and I did not disappoint. But I found from early on I was beginning to yearn for something different. Unfortunately, it wasn't something everyone embraced. Change for some brings us outside of that sense of comfort we instinctually gravitate to. But for me it was exciting, a challenge to find it within myself to marry the old with the new and the traditional with the contemporary, the European with the ethnicity of say....Moroccan. It was what made me feel like getting up in the morning and making the effort to get the shop open.

I realize now it all has been a journey that has opened my eyes to what I think is my true calling. More than anything, it has given me a sense of purpose that I know speaks to who I am and why I'm here. And so, even though my shop is about to exhale it's last breathe.....I know it hasn't been in vain. On the contrary, it has been all worth it!

Thank you for coming along for the ride! I am forever grateful.


With love,

Carol