Full circle seemed an appropriate name for this long over due blog post.....I won't bore you with lots of details suffice to say, I'm back......it's been a year since 41 Taylor opened, a little over a year since my shy blogger post and well, It's been a year alright!!!!
I feel blessed and fortunate to have met so many wonderful blog friends, clients of 41 Taylor amazing neighbors at Pickled Tink.......my friend Stephon at the mobile bistro across street, my guys at the Tattoo Parlor, just to name a few!
Full Circle, The Other Tracey and I so excited to be doing business together, and then bam, poof, she's gone to follow her dream of finally living in the Pacific Northwest near her girls.....me wondering can I do this, can I really do this, can I do this alone, can I make this work.....being scared, being scared, being scared, being really really scared......and then finally full circle, throwing glitter in the air, yes, yes, yes, I can do this, OM-Gosh....I am doing this, this is what I was meant to do, no one does anything alone, it takes a village of family and friends, and did I say really good landlords, and neighbors, to make it happen! generosity of the spirit! it has been given to me in abundance.....
You might ask what do those shoes have to do with anything, well my first post was a picture of my shoes so I thought I would start from the beginning, this is a picture of my absolute favorite summer shoe, I got them at Lord and Taylor, and well if you can't tell in the pic, yes they have glitter and lots of it!!!! you to can own these little gems at Lord and Taylor.
Glitter makes me happy, Glitter makes everything sparkly, and pretty and well girlie, lets face it we all love a little girlie......I have some fun things to share with you in upcoming posts, and thanks to the Other Tracey notes from a cottage industry for linking up with me, so that you will know I'm back!!!
Welcome back, my dear, sweet friend! I knew you'd be better-than-fine (I TOLD YOU SO!) and I wish you everything good in this life!
The Other Tracey
ps. Oh, how I miss those days out thrifting with you and the stop overs at the DQ!
Posted by: A Cottage Industry | June 30, 2010 at 12:13 AM
Glad your back - I will now take two tracey's with my morning latte!
deb
linens lace and lattes
Posted by: deb | June 30, 2010 at 03:43 AM
I'm so glad you're badk! I didn't give up on you; checked your blog every day!!!!!
Kaye
Posted by: Kaye Thornton | June 30, 2010 at 04:00 AM
I'm glad you are back too. I've been checking your blog from time to time and have kept you on my blog list.
Cute shoes!
Posted by: mary | June 30, 2010 at 05:22 AM
So happy you're back. I've been concerned and have checked back every week to see an update. So glad to hear that you're doing well and will look forward to more updates.
Posted by: linda | June 30, 2010 at 05:28 AM
Welcome back Tracey, I've missed your posts. Hopefully soon I will
be moving to Reno and can't wait to meet you in person. We have
so much in common, including the DQ.
Posted by: Gena | June 30, 2010 at 06:01 AM
Love the shoes. So glad you're back.
Posted by: The Sewing Queen | June 30, 2010 at 06:09 AM
So glad to see you back and I'm looking forward to more post! You were missed by many....
Posted by: Jo | June 30, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Welcome back! Can't wait to hear of all your news. I've thought about you and wondered if you continued with 41 Taylor. So glad you did!
Posted by: Sherrie | June 30, 2010 at 07:47 AM
Hi "Other Tracey",
I'm an old,old, old friend of the other Tracey's (our oldest kiddos started kindergarten together) and through her I have followed your blog. I am SO HAPPY to hear you are back and better than before. I look forward to following you again :)
Posted by: judi barbara | June 30, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Welcome home. So glad you're back. I think I may have a little glitter in my eye, but that's ok. It makes the world shinier!
Debbie
Posted by: debbie york | June 30, 2010 at 08:17 AM
Hey there happy 1 year... I've missed you!
Posted by: Jen | June 30, 2010 at 08:58 AM
the world needs your spunk-anality! welcome back!
Posted by: Michele | June 30, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Hi Tracey! I'm so glad you're back, and look at all the comments others have left! We have all been waiting for you. It was so nice to see you last week at Junkee; you looked great with your "glitter makeup" (that's what I say to people who tell me I have glitter on my face - it's glitter makeup!). I love your quote "throwing glitter in the air"! I think I will use it (another quote I love from a blogger, don't remember who, said "when the glitter settles" instead of "when the dust settles". Don't you just love it!). I was at Junkee yesterday and bought a few more things from your booth. Welcome back!
Posted by: Cyndi | June 30, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Thanks so much Cyndi, I sure do appreciate all your kind words...and thanks for your many purchases at Junkee, I love that you love my stuff! Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Hello Tracey ~ happy to meet you! I'm so glad the Other Tracey introduced you...
I read back through your whole blog and can I say that you write great posts! I love them. They're very real. I hope you still share about your Tuesdays with Paul ~ loved the lasagna post! I also enjoy your "thrift" filled posts. I sure wish we had thrift like that here on the East coast.
I'm adding you to my favorite blogs and I'm looking forward to a new post real soon.
P.S. Love the glittery shoes! Oh yes I do!!
Posted by: marie | June 30, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Thanks for checking me out!!! its been a crazy year, thats for sure, I am looking forward to posting often! Nice to meet you! Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Welcome back Tracey!!! We've missed you! Life has a way of getting in the way sometimes. Can't wait to see what you and those beautiful, sparkley shoes have in store at 41 Taylor!
Have a fun summer!
Posted by: Mandi | June 30, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Welcom back cant wait to see what you been doing ...love the shoes!
Posted by: kelly | June 30, 2010 at 02:03 PM
I'm so glad you are back and okay. I have checked everyday and was rewarded today. Love those shoes.
I'll be here often to see whats going on with you.
Posted by: Beverly@My Sew Sweet Studio | June 30, 2010 at 02:50 PM
i am so glad you are back too. hope all is well and i hope to see you this summer.
lots of love,
diane
Posted by: diane curry | June 30, 2010 at 06:59 PM
Thanks once again, for everything..........
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:02 PM
your so cute.....thanks! Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:04 PM
how kind you are, thanks so much, I truly, truly truly appreciate it! Im glad too!
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:04 PM
I swear I have so many flip flop type shoes, I think I need some kind of intervention.......
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:05 PM
oh my gosh, thanks so much......I am better! Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:06 PM
please contact when you arrive! I can be your official welcome wagon!
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:07 PM
so glad to be back......hope you are doing well, I miss seeing you!!! I bet you really miss having Tracey in town....I wanted to ask you what would you charge me to make some burlap runners with ruffles for me to sell in Junkee? let me know....Thanks Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:08 PM
oh thanks so much, you guys are just somethin else!!!!!
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:09 PM
alive and kickin thats for sure! thanks for the warm welcome!!!
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:09 PM
oh thanks so much for the kind words, I am better, and looking forward to blogging again!!! Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:10 PM
Thanks so much, I cant wait to get down there sometime and catch one of the openings, maybe this fall!
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:12 PM
you are soooo fun, glitter, is there anything better, not on my fantasy island.....thanks for the encouragement, hope your honey is doing better, nothing like a good hospital scare to get you goin.....Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:17 PM
oh thank you, thank you, I swear the flip flop fairy is in my house!!!!
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:18 PM
oh thanks so much, I sure do appreciate your faithfulness....so many of you really really sweet, I am alive and kickin.....ready to share some laughs and good junk!
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:19 PM
oh thanks so much Diane, I hope to see you too! Thanks again for checking back! Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:20 PM
Ive missed you too.....hope all is well in your world, thanks for everything! Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:20 PM
thanks for the blog love!!!!!
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Tracey, glad you are back!
Carol in GA
Posted by: Carol | June 30, 2010 at 07:51 PM
oh thanks so much, Im glad to be back......Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | June 30, 2010 at 08:33 PM
Glad you are back!! I go to Reno often...Was just there a few weekes ago...Would love to stop by your shop!!
smiles,
Joy~
Posted by: The Vintage Rabbit | July 01, 2010 at 08:33 AM
Welcome, welcome. And congratulations on facing a great big challenge and succeeding. Good for you!
Posted by: martha | July 01, 2010 at 02:30 PM
Ahhh......Tracey's back and summer just got all the cheerier!!! :o)
Bienvenue Tracey!!
God Bless,
Barbra
Posted by: Barbra | July 01, 2010 at 05:05 PM
email me the next time you are in town and I will be sure to meet you at Junkee.......
Posted by: The Other Tracey | July 01, 2010 at 11:10 PM
thanks so much, truly......Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | July 01, 2010 at 11:12 PM
right back at ya, nice chatting again with my fav bloggy reader.....I have missed you too! hope all your kiddos are doing well.....Tracey
Posted by: The Other Tracey | July 01, 2010 at 11:13 PM
Just wanted to add one more - "Glad you are back!" I, too, have wondered about you and what happened with the business. So glad to hear that you've hung in there and are making it happen!!
Congratulations on your anniversary and all the best for the 2nd year!
Posted by: Lisa | July 02, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Its about time! Worrying about someone I have never met is not a good thing! As for flip flops.....my husband once informed me that he had counted my shoes ( a slowwwww day???) and I had 70 pairs! My response: honey, everyone knows that flip flops aren't included in the "shoe" count!
A big welcome back hug to you:-)
Posted by: Helen | July 03, 2010 at 10:28 AM
You are so funny!!! Thanks, I agree, flip flops dont count, not sure why, they just dont, those poor guys, they just dont get it!!!
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