Mum snapped this photo as the beautiful pair of Antique chairs were loaded into the back of this truck. They were headed to their new home in Byron Bay. I was sad to see these chairs go as they were my favourite things in the entire shop. These ladies drove all the way up this morning from Byron Bay...unbelievable!!
What a beautiful, sunny day it was today. Perfect weather for a sale. I arrived at the store at 7.15am to find the first two ladies lined up at our front door. They had apparently been there since 6.45am. To say I was surprised is an understatement. By 7.30am my friend Faux Fuchsia had arrived and by 8am there was an army of happy, excited women at our front door lined up in an orderly queue around the corner into Browne Street ready and prepared for our 9am open.
I have to say that every year I become more and more anxious about our one day only sale. My thoughts drift from what if nobody comes to what if more people come than last year.
However, it seems that the latter is true - to my complete astonishment more and more people come every year. Last year I don't think I was really prepared for the numbers we had on the day but this year we set in place some new procedures for our sale which I think made it so much better.
I would like to thank everyone who supported us today. I was absolutely delighted by the kindness, politeness and civility of everyone and it seems that everyone left the store not only with something they love but also with a smiling, happy face which makes me very happy and relieved!!
PS. A huge thank you to my oldest and dearest friend in the entire world Sophie and also to Diana and Mum for stepping in and helping us. I don't know how we would have done it without you!!!! Oh and also the biggest thanks to my beautiful Black & Spiro girls - Kel, Liv & Eve. You girls all worked tirelessly over the last week getting us ready for today. You are THE BEST!!!
