ITS ALMOST HERE!!

So its Almost here..... NO, I'm not talking about Christmas!
BUT it is something I look forward to doing every spring and fall since I moved to Red Deer!

I bet I've got you guessing.... wait for it..... OK, Ill put you out of your misery!

2D's in a POD! Its one of the most inspiring and magical shopping experiences in these here parts.  Basically what these talented ladies do is transform a home into a shopping extravaganza for one day. EVERYTHING is for sale and is decorated to the NINES! You just put it in your pretty brown bag that you get at the front door when you arrive, or you write it on your "wish list" with your equally as cute pencil (also provided at the front door when you arrive.)   I love the concept. I usually come home with lots of fun goodies for me and the people on my list.  The best part is the anticipation.... You get your twinkly, beautiful invite a few weeks in advance and you can bring ONE friend to join you.

It reminds me of what us Courtney House Ladies used to do for our Christmas open house every year. Those years with the two Bonnie's and Lori ( and a few others along the way) are so precious to me. They were always so supportive of my creativity, and equally as patient with my control issues!

Some of the best memories were covering the windows with paper, ripping down the fall decor (carefully for next season) and putting together an amazing array of Christmas treasures for all to Enjoy.
Bonnie (AKA... Bonfire!) our boss, was always so excited right along with me to transform that space into a thing of beauty. We would start planning for the OPEN HOUSE every January. We had a blast putting it all together, staying late, falling off ladders and eating take-out on the hardwood floors. The other Bonnie (AKA... Monica...don't ask) was more of a silent partner, cleaning up after my constant messes and lugging bins up for me to not interrupt the flow of creativity happening in that 900 square foot space! Her servant heart never went unnoticed, I admire her for that among many other things!

Courtney House Gift Shop is long gone... We closed the doors a few years ago. I miss that place, and think about it so fondly every year around this time. I don't so much remember the STUFF, but I remember the amazing women I got to learn from. What inspiring people I had the privilege to do life with.

So I'm on my way Friday with a good Friend to what we now call 2D's. I get to bring along a newbie... and I know she will be blown away! But what I'm more excited about is creating some creative memories with them.

I'll try and post some PICTURES after Friday if I can ever figure out how to do that on here.

And to the Bonnie's and Lori....  Ill be thinking of you.

Lots of love,
Melissa