I haven't disappeared for good.....

As some of you might have noticed, I have closed my Optical Boutique. I fell due to the economy, just like everyone else. It took 2 months to set it up, and 3 days to tear it down.

And here is Carol waiting patiently as she waits for my final packing of the car. Bless Carol; she is still in my back seat!

So sad it was so quick and I didn't have anytime to let anyone know. But I will do a mailing soon with more information and where I will be. I have a fabulous oppty. in front of me. Please pray that it will be revealed to me soon! No one likes to wait. Except Carol!

I will be in touch and still have some amazing frames to sell. I'll just have to figure out how to do it?

Say Goodbye......

With great sadness, it is looking more and more that I must close my Boutique due to the economy and a HUGE rent that my landlords won't budge on. I have no idea where I will land, but I will let all of my customers know where I will be.

In the meantime.......

ALL FRAMES ARE ON SALE FOR 50% OFF! Come in quick for the best selection!

Thanks for your continued support to all of my loyal customers!

Sunwear sale!

Come by the store and get 25% off all sunwear, prescription and non-prescription. Prices start at $135 for fantastic eyewear you won't find on anyone else's face!

Candy has run over the Rainbow bridge....

I lost her on Tuesday after a very long bout with kidney failure at age 16. I have had 3 cats die from that; isn't it odd? What are we feeding them that causes it? Anyway, here she is from last fall. She always laid on her side with her paws curled up like a sea-otter. You will see them below.

My sweet Candyland 1993-2009

Long time, no post! Busy!

The new summer window with christian Dior and silk parasols from HongKong!

My new sign!

Well, it has been too long since I posted the latest about the shop! We are in our 3rd month and growth has been wonderful. Just wish I could get more people to find the shop. They are so surprised when they find out I'm here and thrilled! My patients have been wonderful to me. Here are some new pictures of the latest.

It's Party Time!

We are almost ready to open!

Well, I have finally set a date of April 1 as my Grand Opening with my Grand Opening party on April 18 from 5-7pm.
Here is how the shop looks today! Getting better!

The progress continues.....

My, I've been quiet and haven't posted anything for weeks! Bad girl! Here are some new photos as the layers start to come together

A blank wall.......

An instant display!

All done with the gorgeous plant my sister bought for the shop

And here are a couple more pictures and plants

The word-wall, what does Zeal mean?

The Shop continues to grow

Another wall painted and some BIG furniture and new glass cases too!

More Goodies Arrive and a bruised foot....

I dropped a very heavy box on my foot yesterday and today it is bruised. Another injury. Let's hope it is the last.

New tables!

New giant display cases! One more to put together.

Old Desk/New Desk

Here is what my poor office looked like....


And this is it now! New desk, blinds and space. Hooray!

The Shop is getting dressed.......

Ok, there have been 2 coats of paint on one wall and all of my furniture got delivered today. I expect it to be really looking good by tomorrow or Weds......

And please meet "Carol" our vintage mascot. She gives me someone to talk to when I'm working alone.....

The Shop is growing......

Well, some furniture and curtains have slowly been added to start decorating! More pics to come as I continue to decorate my new home.

Back from my visit with Styleyes in Sacramento!

Well I am back from my week with my mentor, Eric Geiger of Styleyes. Here are some great pictures of his shop.

Eric and Gloria at the store

It was a wonderful trip and it really helped to get my head on a little LEVEL and to get going with all of the fun. I have alot of furniture to buy to fill my shop up too! Yikes! Keep watching for more posts!

And so we go.....

Today had the phone/internet turned on and the carpets cleaned. Here is what it looks like from the inside out......

Lots of space to fill!