Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
You Tell The Stories With Words, We Tell The Stories With Jewelry
As you guys know, my favorite furry person in the world (in the picture to the right of this blog) had a heart attack and died suddenly on the afternoon of July 25th, in my antique store on Broadway.
It's been two weeks and a day now and I am getting to the place where I can talk about it, where food is starting to taste good again and I can function without completely tearing up every 5 minutes. After it happened, I wasn't able to work, eat, or function. I was at a swank fashion show two days after it happened and had to be taken home because I couldn't keep the tears from streaming down my face. (It's also been the only time I didn't feel like eating, one good thing I could use to my advantage?!)
I was paralyzed with sadness, shock, heartbreak. I have never felt like this about anything or anyone and really just went through my days the best I could - reminding myself to breathe in and out.
I thought I would have more time with Audry. I think you always do. In fact, her vet said weeks before that I had at least a couple more "good years". I had just ordered her a pimped out stroller for walks and hadn't even gotten the bill for her last teeth cleaning. It goes without saying that I didn't expect to bring Audry to work and come home without her. Without re-hashing everything that happened, I can safely say it has been the deepest heartbreak I have ever experienced.
I have been SO extremely fortunate to be surrounded by people that understand and care for my loss.
I have actually been blown away and completely humbled by the response I have received. Close friends sent flowers, cards, notes, text messages, emails. I for some reason thought I would be the only one that "gets" the devastation but I was wrong. So many people shared with me their stories, how they coped, and how to remember your loved one in a way that helps you also piece your heart back together.
Speaking of "stories", my amazing friend Melissa just came to my store and gave me an amazing gift - which is also my new favorite piece of jewelry. It was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful of her to do this and I am going to wear it all the time. Melissa is a independent Origami Owl jewelry consultant which is a company that allows you to make keepsake necklaces in a million ways.
Mine is amazing. My locket contains personalized charms that represent me, my life with Audry, and also my life moving forward. I LOVE IT.
She also gave me a card that expressed what the charms meant. There's a paw print, an H for the Hoffman girls, a cameo because I deal in antiques, an airplane because I travel a lot, a Cross because Audry is in Heaven, a princess crown because Audry was a princess, a key to my heart, angel wings, a wine glass (because who doesn't like a cocktail?) and a longer and shorter chain to wear them. So sweet.
This is one of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received in my life and I wouldn't trade it for any 50 carat diamond or Porsche. It is going to help me heal. Every time I wear it, I can be reminded of my amazing friend Audry and not cry because it's over but smile because it happened.
If you want to give or order one of these amazing gifts, you can make one for ANY reason and I love them. Consult my friend Melissa and her daughter Megan! See their website here!
Thank you to the Gartland family. <3
It's been two weeks and a day now and I am getting to the place where I can talk about it, where food is starting to taste good again and I can function without completely tearing up every 5 minutes. After it happened, I wasn't able to work, eat, or function. I was at a swank fashion show two days after it happened and had to be taken home because I couldn't keep the tears from streaming down my face. (It's also been the only time I didn't feel like eating, one good thing I could use to my advantage?!)
I was paralyzed with sadness, shock, heartbreak. I have never felt like this about anything or anyone and really just went through my days the best I could - reminding myself to breathe in and out.
I thought I would have more time with Audry. I think you always do. In fact, her vet said weeks before that I had at least a couple more "good years". I had just ordered her a pimped out stroller for walks and hadn't even gotten the bill for her last teeth cleaning. It goes without saying that I didn't expect to bring Audry to work and come home without her. Without re-hashing everything that happened, I can safely say it has been the deepest heartbreak I have ever experienced.
I have been SO extremely fortunate to be surrounded by people that understand and care for my loss.
I have actually been blown away and completely humbled by the response I have received. Close friends sent flowers, cards, notes, text messages, emails. I for some reason thought I would be the only one that "gets" the devastation but I was wrong. So many people shared with me their stories, how they coped, and how to remember your loved one in a way that helps you also piece your heart back together.
Speaking of "stories", my amazing friend Melissa just came to my store and gave me an amazing gift - which is also my new favorite piece of jewelry. It was so amazingly sweet and thoughtful of her to do this and I am going to wear it all the time. Melissa is a independent Origami Owl jewelry consultant which is a company that allows you to make keepsake necklaces in a million ways.
Mine is amazing. My locket contains personalized charms that represent me, my life with Audry, and also my life moving forward. I LOVE IT.
She also gave me a card that expressed what the charms meant. There's a paw print, an H for the Hoffman girls, a cameo because I deal in antiques, an airplane because I travel a lot, a Cross because Audry is in Heaven, a princess crown because Audry was a princess, a key to my heart, angel wings, a wine glass (because who doesn't like a cocktail?) and a longer and shorter chain to wear them. So sweet.
If you want to give or order one of these amazing gifts, you can make one for ANY reason and I love them. Consult my friend Melissa and her daughter Megan! See their website here!
Thank you to the Gartland family. <3
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
High Five for Friday!
Can you believe another beautiful week has rolled around?! Here are some of my highlights for my High Five for Friday!
1) My week started out super fun on Sunday - I entered my Panamera in its first car show! We got rained out and left early so I don't know if I won but it was fun to show off!
2) Monday, Vicky and I had a great workout and treated ourselves to sushi at Blue Moon after! mmmmmmmm Dinner Box B!
3) Britney and I officially booked our trip to Milwaukee in August! We are super excited :)
Have a wonderful weekend friends!!
XO,
Rachel
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
PBS Shoot for Vintage Colorado!
Last month we were chosen by PBS to film a special on our store. It just came out and I wanted to share it with you guys. =] I love the editing, music, and what they choose to use in the piece. I have a ton of TV experience and I am always amazed at how much you have to film to make a little over 4 minute piece. We were in our shop on a Monday when we were closed for almost 6 hours! I love the final piece and we are thrilled we were chosen! Check it out!
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Your Blog Is Seriously Lacking.
...that is what my cousin Britney said to me a few days ago and I am actually embarrassed to say, that YES it is!! I think about my blog almost daily and feel bad that I have slacked on it so much. I really love blogging about random, fun, serious, fun, whatever is on my mind that week things so please don't leave me my friends. I am back on my blog brain and have lots of ideas!
Just to quickly catch up though! Here are some highlights of the last month!
1) My BFF Vicky had an amazing traditional engagement ceremony and party at Suite 200! I was honored to be such a large part of it. She also graduated medical school the same weekend. What a mind blowing weekend and adventure it has all been and is going to be! I couldn't be more proud of Vicky and her achievements!! Her friendship means the world to me!
2) I am no longer a blonde! I am really excited to give my hair some much needed R&R and enjoy a different look for the next months! I always go back to blonde right away to I am committing myself to at LEAST 6 months to a year for my hair to recharge!
3) KALE! I am newly obsessed with KALE! I used to hate kale but now I love it! I have been making amazing salads and adding it to my shakes lately! What a powerhouse of vitamins and it's really filling! Recipes coming!
4) I have been working tons for Coors and LOVING it! What an amazing opportunity for me. I get to experience so many different things. A couple weeks ago I worked a motor-cross event!
5) While my car was being fitted for a second key, Porsche gave me a brand new Jaguar convertible to use! I only got pulled over once!!
Stay tuned for more updates and recipes!
XO,
Rachel
Just to quickly catch up though! Here are some highlights of the last month!
1) My BFF Vicky had an amazing traditional engagement ceremony and party at Suite 200! I was honored to be such a large part of it. She also graduated medical school the same weekend. What a mind blowing weekend and adventure it has all been and is going to be! I couldn't be more proud of Vicky and her achievements!! Her friendship means the world to me!
2) I am no longer a blonde! I am really excited to give my hair some much needed R&R and enjoy a different look for the next months! I always go back to blonde right away to I am committing myself to at LEAST 6 months to a year for my hair to recharge!
3) KALE! I am newly obsessed with KALE! I used to hate kale but now I love it! I have been making amazing salads and adding it to my shakes lately! What a powerhouse of vitamins and it's really filling! Recipes coming!
5) While my car was being fitted for a second key, Porsche gave me a brand new Jaguar convertible to use! I only got pulled over once!!
Stay tuned for more updates and recipes!
XO,
Rachel
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