In my weakened condition, I'm having trouble getting back into our high bed when I get up at night so the past two nights I've slept in that new La-Z-Boy......the one that looks (and is) geriatric. And I don't need a blanket when I wear this ridiculously outsized robe. I'm glad I kept it.
Were we ever this young? I wish I'd kept that vest and that large spectacles were still in style.
All along I've been saying, "Yes, we sold the shop 9 years ago" and this morning I realized that it's nearing the 11 year mark. Time flies whether you're having fun or not. I'm glad it's still there (in a different location. The corner where it stood for 17 years is about to become a Starbucks much to the town's sorrow.) And I don't miss the responsibility of it one little bit. Not at all.
I think this was taken on our last day at the shop. Maureen made the aprons for us. Amelia and Jessica are now quite grown up; the older one in college, I think. It was her letter to the local paper that resulted in her parents buying the store.
Our monthly newsletter was named, "Silhouettes", my reading glasses are called "Silhouettes", I buy clothes from a company with the same name. My earliest childhood book was illustrated with that art form. It's an important word in my life.
And that's your weekend "nothing" report. I forgot to take pictures of getting my haircut and permanent this week and going out to lunch twice with friends. I may be slipping.
The silhouette decor at OUAT was inspired, especially in that beautiful blue. When the store moved, I made sure I took photos to remember the silhouettes--even did a scrapbook page on the store!
ReplyDeleteJane, do you have photos of your earlier locations? Am I accurate in remembering you sold Cabbage Patch dolls in the VERY beginning of the craze---in the shop further down Honolulu? That's how I remember first walking into the store. What a WONDERFUL nook for books!!!!
But, did you really sell CP dolls back in the day when you were their nurses---or did I dream that!!!!
Love the history of Once Upon a Time....and your "baby" has been in such good hands....Maureen and family have done such a wonderful job with the store. It would have been tragic to have it disappear. It is such a bonus and treat in so many lives. Rusti
ReplyDeleteAnyone else miss BIG GLASSES? You and Bob make a gorgeous couple!
ReplyDeleteGreat show ! Thanks so much ! I don't miss the big glasses at all !
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There are pictures of the earlier locations.......sometimes just one though, for we weren't always picture-taking fools.
ReplyDeleteWe carried Cabbage Patch dolls in the very beginning........of course it was before there was any demand for them (the story of my retail life). Years later in the next location a customer/friend rented a space from me, dressed as a nurse and had quite an adoption agency going, far outselling Once Upon a Time's daily receipts. I was not a smart retailer.
Who, pray tell, are you good but anonymous people? Inquiring minds want to know.
More great photos full of wonderful reminiscences. Always entertaining, Jane. You should just wear big glasses if you like them. They look good on you!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Jane!
ReplyDeleteLove that robe... it is the best!
p.s....I am not anonymous. I am Erika, but anonymous is the way
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up quickly on it, I can outsmart my computer. Ha again.
Erika
Love it....all...and of course Starbucks has taken another beautiful location.!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I wasn't a frequent visitor, I miss the "presence" of Once Upon a Time. XO
ReplyDeleteI loved your store! Shelley
ReplyDeleteI am not a Starbucks fan but I have to admit that when I read your message that they were taking over the old Once Upon a Time locale, my first thought was..."As soon as they open I'm going to run down to Montrose and sit with a cup of Latte and munch on a scone and read a good book and send loving thoughts into the universe to celebrate the wonderful times we all had in your shop". Isn't it amazing that I still think of "running down to Montrose" when I now live in Thousand Oaks and can hardly "run down" that hop, skip and a jump to Honolulu the way I did during my growing up years in LaCrescenta. I'm just REALLY thankful that I have you so close at hand in Blogland!!! T.O.Joanne
ReplyDeleteI am not a Starbucks fan but I have to admit that when I read your message that they were taking over the old Once Upon a Time locale, my first thought was..."As soon as they open I'm going to run down to Montrose and sit with a cup of Latte and munch on a scone and read a good book and send loving thoughts into the universe to celebrate the wonderful times we all had in your shop". Isn't it amazing that I still think of "running down to Montrose" when I now live in Thousand Oaks and can hardly "run down" that hop, skip and a jump to Honolulu the way I did during my growing up years in LaCrescenta. I'm just REALLY thankful that I have you so close at hand in Blogland!!! T.O.Joanne
ReplyDeleteSusan H writes: Rude, I know, but Nancy Regan called and wants her glasses back( old joke). How funny to see how the styles have changed. I never owned a Cabbage Patch doll. But I did have a Madame Alexander doll I adored and thought was real. "Pumpkin" when she wore out, she was replaced but the second one wasn't real. I have many memories of the Verdugo location the brick yard in the back yard, Punch and Judy Puppet shows with a barrel of animal crackers as snacks, the frosted kind. Tim sitting obeidently in the shop window reading a book for decor, memories................
ReplyDeleteSusan H writes: forgive my grammer and mistakes I am distracted using the library computer. I don't think they have the 'whisper' rule enforced anymore.............
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