The colors of cooler weather are such amazing hues. I don’t want to say Fall yet, but really the colors are all about Fall. We have them, they are slowly trickling in. The greens, the golds, the burgundys, the blacks, the rusts. You must come by and see the sweaters, pants, jackets and dresses. Fall is waiting in the wings. It will be cool in the morning. The days will get shorter. The leaves will turn colors. We will crave warm drinks of the season. The nights will have a chill in the air in the evenings. And we will snuggle up with our warm blankets at night and have sweet dreams.
What have you all been doing? I haven’t seen many of you. I know, I know, its Summer, you’ve been busy with vacations and activities and sports. I can’t wait to to see you all again. Before you know it, November will be here and my last days at Meadow will ensue. November 30 is my last day, and believe me it seems like it was April last week. TIME is just flying by. I notice it the most when I look at my adult children. I also notice it when I see your children, who I have been seeing for the past 4 years. Meadow Boutique and it’s customers have given me such joy! I truly mean that. After working as a teacher for many years, working at Meadow has been icing on my cake of life.
On August 23rd, my oldest daughter, Nikki, turned 48, yes you heard me right. I started at 18. I had no idea how to be a mom. In fact, I really didn’t even think about becoming a mom at that age. I had big dreams and aspirations. I wanted to go to college. Thank goodness I was able to accomplish that, although it took me a little longer than I had hoped with a kid in tow. It’s a long story in which I won’t bore you. It was the 70’s, you know “love is all you need!” The silver lining is that I have a beautiful daughter who turned into an amazing mother. She has a heart of gold. She owns her own business and has worked hard to get where she is today. We often talk about how fast TIME seems to go and how she should always stay in the moment and relish every second of her incredible life. I always say, “Yesterday I was 30.” That’s how fast TIME seems to go. For her Birthday, hiking Crystal Mountain was on her bucket list and I am happy to say we accomplished that. It was difficult, but we made it. Because it was 5.7 miles straight up hill, we decided to take the gondola down. There was lots of smoke unfortunately, but she was happy, and you know how much that matters to see your kids happy, no matter what their age. I am just ecstatic that we had that TIME together. Right now, TIME is of the essence with my departure looming.
So come in and see us and let us help you find something special for Fall! And the million dollar question is - What’s new at Meadow Boutique this week?
This week there’s GILLI, NEW IN, MYSTREE, CHERISH & KAYLA’S ARMOIRE. So much fashion for the taking. Only 6 pieces of each, so if you are looking for some Fall pieces, you might want to get a jump on it. The nice thing about the pieces we have in now is that they are not super heavy and will make great transition pieces as well for Fall.
I think I am feeling a little nostalgic, so thanks for letting me share bits and pieces of my life and to talk about TIME. Before I go, I want you all to know how much this TIME I have spent at Meadow, getting to know you, helping you dress, laughing and talking and solving all the problems of the world has meant so much to me. This will not be the last TIME I will say it. You will hear it again and again before I leave. This sentiment is also true for Shelley. She loves the heck out of what she has created for Meadow Boutique. You see it in the esthetics of the space and the fashion she purchases. I can’t tell you what an amazing human being she is and how lucky I have been to work for her. So if you do anything, please support her efforts at Meadow Boutique. She has been in Queen Anne for almost 14 years and she is not going anywhere, anytime soon! Consider yourself lucky and know you still have TIME to transition into Fall! We will be waiting! xoxoxoxo
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” —Michael Altshuler
GILLI Top $38 | KAN CAN Denim $78 |JEN & CO Bag $32 | EARRINGS $18
GILLI Pants $38 | HEM & THREAD Sweater $35 | FANNY Bag $32
GILLI Dress $48 | BAG $64
NEW IN Jacket $54 | JEN & CO Bag $32 | SUNNIES $12
NEW IN Cardi $42 | LES AMIS Top $34 | EARRINGS $18
NEW IN Cardi $42 | FANNY Bag $52
MYSTREE Pants $42 | HEM & THEAD Top $35 | JEN & CO Bag $32
MYSTREE Pants $40 | MINE Tank $32 | BEAST Slides $48 | FANNY Bag $52
CHERISH Dress $40 | BEAST Slides $48 | EARRINGS $18 | SUNNIES $12
KAYLA’S ARMOIRE Dress $48 | FANNY Bag $54 | EARRINGS $24