Happy Halloween!

Hello - Halloween just isn't what it used to be when Rachael was younger.  We used to make a big deal out of getting her a costume.  We would let her pick out the costume at John's Fun House (which has since closed) and then go out to dinner.  These days Fridays and Saturdays with the family are non-existent and as far as a costume goes, well check out my FB to see the pics!

It takes holidays to really remind me how fast things happen.  Rachael will be 17 in 2 weeks. Seems like just yesterday I took her to kindergarten.  Speaking of time - I will hit the 20 year mark at my company.  I basically spent the majority of my adult life with this company.  I was married, had a child, and many other milestones while working here.  Here's to another 15 more:) 

Well I am somewhat sentimental today - not sure why but I hope that everyone had a great Halloween.  I have posted a picture of my little princess Cindy!!

Marketing

Hello!

I have been think a lot about marketing lately.  I have never hired anyone because it is just me and I do not exactly have a marketing budget.  However, for the upcoming year, in order to solicit some new business, I may look into it.

I was contacted several months ago by someone and at the time I did not have time to discuss anything with her.  So I told her to call me back in September and no call and I lost her e-mail.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  Don't get me wrong - I pound the pavement (well not literally).  I send a lot of e-mails and make a lot of calls until I get either a YES or a NO.  I send out mass e-mails to prior customers and folks who have showed interest at shows, but I want to do more. 

Well I look forward to your suggestions.  I have posted some cute pics of my "girls" and a new piece which I am just in love with - I cannot wait to wear it!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Getting Better

Happy Saturday!

I really should not be blogging I have to be at a wedding at 11am and I am not even dressed!  Oh well I have priorities. 

Thanks to everyone for all of the well wishes about Bailey - She will be missed.

I want to shout out to Michele for having a wonderful party for me last night.  Great food, people and her house is lovely!

I have posted a picture of what a typical party is like - as you can see I take up very little space:) 

Have a great weekend!!!

My Little Bailey

It is with a very heavy heart that I tell you that I have made a difficult decision to put my little Bailey to sleep tomorrow. Bailey will be 15 on May 5, 2010.

I have always said that when she loses sight in her other eye that would be the determining factor and today, she did just that. She is bumping into things is afraid to go outside and with the other girls in the house - it is just not fair. Bailey is also deaf and has cushings disease both of which she has lived with for the past 3 years.

You all know how much I love my dogs but little Bailey was so special. She was not a show dog, she was not well bred, she was just that little black dog that was given to us almost 13 years ago. She was the best dog money could buy - and she was FREE!!
Bailey was Rachael's first dog. She was there for her first soccer game, her first day of school. Rachael used to take her for walks around the block and boy did everyone know the two of them:)

Bailey introduced me to the world of dogs. If it were not for Bailey, I would never have Shea, Cindy or Piper. By they way - she was quite the little agility dog:)

Bailey introduced me to so many wonderful people over the past 13 years. There are too many to name.

Bailey was a therapy dog. Boy did she love that - she got to lick all of the crumbs off of the floor:) She gave so much joy to the residents of the nursing home. Vets could not believe that she was a Cocker Spaniel as she did not have a mean bone in her body! (well maybe she didn't like that other Bailey down the street so much:)

Bailey never needed a leash - she would get a few feet in front of me and turn around to make sure I was still there.

Bailey was my shadow - if I moved, she moved.

I could go on and on about the memories that little black dog helped me create. However, the most important one is that she helped me understand what unconditional love is and what it feels like to be adored by a little black dog.

Bailey - I love you and if there is a heaven for dogs - you will definitely be there.

Hello!

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Happy October. First I want to thank everyone who booked a party. I am so busy I cannot accept any more this year:) I am very excited about these parties as I LOVE to do parties close to the holiday. It is so festive.



I just send Robin - the girl who does my website a lot of updates so that in case someone wants to purchase on-line the piece will be available. I also added quite a few so check it out!

I also wanted to sat THANKS to Denise at Don Basch Jewelers in Macedonia, OH for making a large wholesale purchase. It is truly an honor to have jewelry at that store - GORGEOUS jewelry!! I saw about 5 pieces that I could die for:)

Well want to get in a quick walk with the puppy I have been busy with jewelry tonight - have a great one!!