Happy Halloween!

I realize a whole week has gone by since I blogged...sorry, I know that is a sin in blog world.
Mandy and I had a spectacular weekend in Sisters. The foliage on the drive over and back was so beautiful. I remember my parents driving up the Gorge in the fall to see my grandma and every year they would marvel at the beautiful fall colors and every year I would overlook whatever they were seeing. I remember thinking, uh, have they never seen yellow and orange leaves before? Now I am doing the same thing they did. Pointing it out to my poor kids how beautiful the trees look, loving the smell of the crisp fall air....
Mandy and I did lots of shopping, eating at yummy restaurants, and even spent Sunday at a great spa in Sisters called Shibui www.fivepinelodge.com/shibui/about.php We also both got new quilting projects at The Stitchin' Post. Love that store!
Ok, so the whole week has been dedicated to decorating for Christmas.... don't be alarmed, I know it is Halloween today. In Retail world if you don't have Christmas out this week, you are a slacker...I have a big crew of great little elves helping me. You are not going to believe this place. It is going to be so full of Christmas goodies....whew....

Have a great Halloween and I hope the darn rain stops so Emma can rock out in her Hannah Montana costume (complete with blonde wig and microphone) and everyone can get loads and loads of candy....just what every kid needs...

I will post a few pictures tomorrow of some of my fave Christmas goodies...until then, enjoy your day!

Almost Friday...

Yae! It is finally Thursday! Tonight I am having a Scentsy party here at the shop at 6:30 and everyone is more than welcome to come. It should be fun and I do love scentsy. Plus we will have yummy treats and wine. Also some cold beer for the few who, "do not like wine, not even the smell of it!" (you know who you are.) I have been working diligently on getting framing orders finished so I don't fall behind next week when we are closed. Yep, closed all week long to decorate for the holidays! Every year I think a week seems like more than enough time to get it all out and decorated super cute and every year I am still scrambling 20 minutes before the open house....not this year. You just wait, I will be so un-stressed, probably reading a novel and getting a manicure right before the open house this year....

Let the week begin...

It is a short week for me this week at the Golden Pear. Saturday my friend, Shari will be running the show here while I am off on my much needed girls weekend with Mandy. Then I will be back in full decorating mode to get all of the absolutely adorable Christmas decor and amazing gifts all out on display! We will be closed the whole last week in October for decorating! Then November 5th eve. from 4-7 will be our sneak peek extravaganza. Ok, I just wanted to say that word, extravaganza. We will be having something yummy to eat and of course wine (and straight vodka in the back room) all evening. It is very fun and always feels good to get in the holiday mood and see what is new this year. Then all weekend long we will have more Open House with piping hot cranberry cider and butter cookies. Yum. Come check it out and get inspired!

Wow, we are so hip!

Ok, it is time for the Golden Pear to get with the program. Apparently, the latest thing for "cool" businesses is to have a blog. A place where I can let everyone know what is new with the shop, new at the shop and basically just the 411 of the day. So, I want to be cool. That is what it all comes down too. I will see how this goes and please, oh please, let me know if this is anything of interest or if I shouldn't waste my time. I am sure you all will be waiting by your computer or PDA constantly just waiting for updates from my little shop in the heart of Albany.