Good help is hard to find?

It was a Freshair Bow-tique Christmas last night and I had the time of my life!  We started the night off with a staff photo shoot (nothing like photos to help document monumental moments in life) dinner at a great restaurant and dancing, dancing, dancing... I've always known that I wanted to own my own shop and last night was almost like an out-of-body experience.  I couldn't believe that the time was finally here.  All of my dreams (k, not all but for sure a good chunk) came to be yesterday and I have many people to thank.  At the top of my list are the wonderful ladies I work with.  My ladies make 'work' feel like play for me and I am eternally grateful  for each and every one of  them.  I received and amazing gift from the staff and I must share.  For the first of every month from Jan till June I will receive a bouquet of fresh flowers...  One month for every staff member, is that not the best gift? Wow.

I will say that the longevity and success of my business will go hand in hand with how I conduct myself and who is on my team.  Amy, Brittany, Christie, Crystal, Jacqui, Jill and Lisa, thank you for last night...

Peace

Wordless Wednesdays

laced boots we like...

Christmashanukkahkwanzaaholidays....

Had a good weekend overall... I'm pretty much ready for Christmas and noticed a few things about my favorite time of year...  A boat load of people do not celebrate the holidays!  I feel like staff parties, and holiday 'get togethers' aren't really attended as much as before.  Am I wrong?  Out of all the clients I ask, many don't attend and some don't do anything till the new year.

I will say that I'm not a fan of celebrating in the new year because it's not 'the holidays' any longer...just a staff party in the new year.  There aren't decorations all around the city, there aren't christmas carols playing on every and any radio station, it's just the new year.  Here we go again.

I know the main reason for a party in the new year is because December does get a bit frantic and since January  is as bor-ring as it gets, a party in this month gives one something to look forward to. Regardless! I will take the party in the craziest month of the year. I love it! I love the endless carols, the light snow and the random politeness we show each other when Christmas is near.

I think it's unfortunate if you don't attend your staff functions because you don't 'believe' or 'celebrate'  the reason for the season.  Does one have to choose what they believe in, in order to enjoy this time of year?  Why can we not celebrate for the mere fact that once a year the month of December focuses on family, togetherness and happiness?  Do you have to 'celebrate' said event on which ever day it is?  Festival of lights, cultural celebrations or the birth of a baby boy?  Why can't we enjoy the carols, the lights, and the culture even if it's not our style but because it is the one time of year that we can all take the time off to do whatever makes us happy. Merry/Happy Christmashanukkahkwanzaaholidays!

Peace

Wordless Wednesdays

coats/jackets we like...

Reduce, reuse, recycle your closet

We are about less than a month away from the holidays and I can't help but wonder about our holiday party theme.  You see, we are having a Freshair Bow-tique Christmas.  All the staff will attend our party with some type of bow/bow-tie accessory.  The kicker is that your accessory must be made out of something you currently have.  Sort of like a 'green' accessory.  We are urging each other to reuse the things we have in our homes already, to fashion the accessory of the night. This is where I'm a little stuck.  I have some material lying around my place that I could easily make a bow/bow-tie out of but I don't have an outfit for the party yet.  A part of me is thinking that I should wear something that I currently have  because, let's face it, I have a lot of clothes.  The other part of me thinks that it would be nice to show up to the party in something new...but....

When is a good time to stop buying things?  Is there ever a time?  When will I have enough?  I'm going to attend my Christmas party in something that I currently have.  Watch me.

Peace

Wordless Wednesdays

knits we like...brrr...