Hi!  Happy Thursday!

Welcome to Lynn’s Latest #000015

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Volume V  Issue 000015

When I write these ezines, I always struggle with coming up with a catchy subject line.  I want you to open my emails and I think that you will be happy once you do.  But, there is that fine line between being overly dramatic to get you to click on it and just telling it like it is.

Example, this week I was going to have my subject line be…”New Front Window Looks Awesome”…Boring!

And then as I was writing the ezine, I realized that there was a common thread…”Honoring and Remembering Those We Have Lost”.

Please let me know your thoughts on how the subject line affects you.

Here are the two that we have lost that got me thinking about all of this….Val’s husband Ron and my sister Kiki…Sorry for the finger but that is what we all say to CANCER…

Thank you for letting me share that….It has been a nice restful week for me after a crazy week with friends & family.  I worked a lot and we redid the 2nd front window and it looks awesome!

We finally got rid of the greenery that was in the center of this window for about 3 years.  A whole new look!  I had Kevin hang a cool canvas picture with wire from the ceiling and it really makes a nice new statement.

Stop in or drive by to see it in person.  It looks even better.  Weds to Sat 11 to 5 and Sun 11 to 3.

Since I ended the last ezine with a photo of Indiana for National Daughter’s Day, Let’s start this one with a photo of Houston for National Son’s Day.

I LOVE this photo.  We were living in Bellingham, WA at the time, but were staying with my best friend from college, Juliette, in the Palisades and we were watching a USC football game.

William and I had just taught him how to make the sign for a touchdown and then taught him “we are number 1” so that is what he is doing and he was so proud of himself.  LOL!  Fight on!  Go Trojans.  We are having an incredible year!

Speaking of Indiana, she will be performing in the Pepperdine Improv Show on Saturday, October 5th at 2:30.  It is free for anyone that wants to join us and is always a fun time!

We have a new employee!  Tracy started last week and she has a great sense of style/design and is very handy.  She has single handedly refurbished vintage Trailers/RVs.  Pretty cool!

Stop in and say Hello!  She has an accent and I challenge you to guess where she is from originally.  Hahahaha.

Susan had a great idea.  Showcase happy customers in our newsletter.  OK!  So here goes…

This is Maia who just purchased this amazing fur lined jean jacket for under $40.

This is an unnamed shopper who picked up this canvas artwork for $12.40.  She was stoked!  How long has it been since I have used the word stoked?  LOL.

I did do one fun thing over the weekend.  We had a going away/retirement party for Cindy at the Harbor Cove Cafe.  I love this place!  The drinks are very tropical…almost like a Tiki Bar and the food is excellent!

We did take a pretty fun picture of the five of us on the deck.  We miss you Cindy!

From left to right, Peggy, Val, Cindy, me and Susan.

Before Cindy’s party, I had stopped at the Dollar General to buy some Congratulation Balloons for Cindy.  Unfortunately, they didn’t have many options.  I was able to buy her a “Party Animal” balloon (of which she is NOT) and a “Paw Patrol on a Roll” Balloon and some random stars in Pepperdine colors.  Sooooo funny!

Cindy loved the “Party Animal” balloon and Val took home the “Paw Patrol” balloon for her darling grandson Jackson.  Check them both out.  Who looks happier?

By the way, I love that Val’s husband Ron’s folded flag from his memorial service hangs on the wall behind Jackson.  We thank you for your years of service and miss you Ron Harrington!

Yesterday, should have been my sister’s double nickel birthday…55.  She passed away from cancer at age 42 and left her little boys, Zach then 5 and Kai then 3.

Zach just started his Freshman year at University of Washington and Kai is a Junior in High School in Mukilteo.  We all miss her so much!

I went to Fit Buddha last night with Sandy and then we had a beer in Kiki’s honor at the Saloon.  Salud!  I also ordered her an ice cream Sundae that came with a candle! And yes, we did sing “Happy Birthday” with Nikko’s help.

Never forget those who mean so much to us and try to honor them in little and big ways.

Time for an eBay score…Even with Cindy gone, I still have Mo, my original eBay assistant from like 20 years ago.

She goes out in the desert (where she lives) and sources for me and then lists!  It is a win-win.  She listed this Jars (a great brand made in France) set this past August and we just sold these 3 dinner plates for $122!  Score!

Here is a link to the listing.

Back to the store, one of our customers, Joanne, came in for Annie Sloan paint to paint an office chair.  She chose Louis Blue which is one of my favorite colors.

Here is the before of the desk chair.

Here is the after.  It was a free item left at the curb and I think it looks fantastic!

Don’t forget about our Design Service. We are finishing up a design job in Yorba Linda on Monday/Tuesday and then we have three more on the books. It has been a blast…Here is more info…

Do you have a space in your home that needs a refresh or a bit of rearranging? Some ideas….

Under the stairs
A focal wall (amazing how one wall redo can change a room)
The wall behind your bed…we even have headboards
Unused space
A corner
A Kitchen nook
A small office area
Living Room
TV Room
etc.

Susan Wheelan and I will come out for a 30 minute consult for a flat $50 fee within Ventura. We will design a plan and will return and stage your project with items from your home, the store and others we source. You get to live with the design for 48 hours and may purchase the items you wish to keep and a 20% design fee will be added. You are under no obligation to purchase anything.

In addition to utilizing some of your existing decor, imagine how amazing some new throw pillows, throw blankets, art, decor, rugs and lamps can do to refresh a tired area of your home.

This is a service designed to be fun for all with the end result being a refreshed and beautiful space! Once you have purchased, please call or come in the store to schedule your consultation!

To sign up, click here.

We just got a new design job here in Ventura.  Here is Penny in the before pictures.  How cute is she?

She has a great design sense and looks pretty good, but wait until you see what we do for her!

Susan Wheelan and myself.

After the initial design consult with Susan and me, we put together a vision board for your project.  Here are a few samples, so that you can see how we go about this.

The store is super full of marvelous items! Come in and check them out.  We don’t have room for many items right now, but here is what I am looking for…..

Table Lamps
Floor Lamps
Nightstands
End Tables
Queen Headboards
Metalware…Metal Baskets
Baskets
Wooden Items
Area Rugs

Some of our customers/consignors at our 6th Anniversary Party.  Ellen and Joy!  Not sure who the other lady is…..

Now for some new arrivals!

Jones 86” Upholstered Sofa Light Brown $595.00

6 Drawer Dresser Better Home Products Velvet Beige/Gold $395.00

Emory Loveseat Beige $195.00  This is a total bargain, because when Adolio was bringing it to the store one of the cushions fell off and was driven over.  This is a brand new $750 Love Seat and Tracy cleaned up a lot of the tire marks today with a magic eraser.  Come in and check out our “road kill” bargain.  LOL!

Dining Table Modway Lippa 60” Oval Artificial Travertine Gold/Travertine $495.00

Sideboard Avelar 57.09” White $395.00  There is some damage on the front right corner that I think can be repaired with some filler…and NO…Adolio did not do this!

2-Drawer Nightstand Coaster Janelle White $125.00

Rock Picture $65.00  Thanks Jo Dallas for finding this cool picture in the desert last weekend.

Canvas Abstract Grey Silver $45.00

The Tide Trap Original Art $145.00

White Wrought Iron Twin Bed $125.00

Floor Lamp Lightdot 68” Decorative Gold Farmhouse Dimmable $49.50

Cow Hide from Buenos Aires $249.50

Indoor Rug Name Brand Beige/Blue (Multi) $149.50

Pink Velvet Geometric Pillow $24.50

Taupe Wind 20″ Throw Pillow $19.95 – 2 in stock

Santa’s Sleigh 6×10 IOD Mould $26.95 – 3 in stock
Autumn Cottage 6×10 IOD Mould $26.95 – 3 in stock

Bibelots 6×10 IOD Mould $26.95 – 3 in stock
Les Cloches 6×10 IOD Mould $26.95 – 3 in stock

Christmas Tapers 6×10 IOD Mould $26.95 – 3 in stock

Vintage Snowflakes IOD Stamp $27.95 – 3 in stock

Yuletide IOD Foil Transfer 8×12 Pad $23.95 – 3 in stock
Kitschy Christmas IOD Foil Transfer 8×12 Pad $23.95 – 3 in stock

Crimson Velvet IOD Foil Transfer 8×12 Pad $23.95 – 3 in stock
Tinsel IOD Foil Transfer 8×12 Pad $33.95 – 3 in stock

As I was wrapping up this ezine on Wednesday night and scheduling it for Thursday, I saw a comment from Sarah Drues on my Facebook post for Kiki today.

It made me smile and also made me realize that this was the right subject line for today.  Thanks for following along with me on this crazy journey we are privileged to call life!

Thank you for all of your support these past six months!  We appreciate all of you…our consignors, customers, family and friends!

Come and see us soon!  Weds to Sat 11 to 5 and Sun 11-3.

Picture from our 6th Anniversary…
Front row, Indy, Cha Cha, me, Marc, Susan
Next row, Tina, Valerie
Next row, Kay, Joanne, Robin
Next row, Cindy, Janette
Top Row, Sandy, Whale

Thanks for reading my ezines!  I appreciate it….as always!

eBay with Heart, Design with Heart & Dress with Heart………Lynn

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