Every year I call the lead up to Christmas the 14 days of hell. I know, itās a little dramatic. Realistically though, itās 24 days of long hours, sore feet, sore hands, sore everything. My hands look like I have a disease that is contagious just by looking at them, I have worked more days consecutively then any human should and my to do list is far too big.
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Itās also the time when my staff gets pushed to the max. All of those same things are going on for them plus their personal lives of small children, other jobs - some full time - family obligations and time to prepare for their Holiday celebrations.
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The moment when the outlook changes is when we catch up on the orders, can see the finish line, have worked so long that we become giddy and a little coo coo.
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Last year, Chrissy videoād Marilyn and I dancing while working late. I donāt know what it is about the Charlie Brown Christmas song. Every time it comes on we start dancing. It must be the nostalgia of childhood or maybe the vibrant beat of Christmas music thatās different from regular carols.
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This year we danced the same but differently. Videoād this year by Colette. If you can believe it, we have taught Chrissy how to make winter arrangements, Tara is welcoming the first flower shop baby in May, Colette is learning how to make floral bouquets and I have gone back to my natural hair colourš¤.
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Whatever the music, enjoy the dance. Find the love, the passion. Do it with great commitment and you will be able to surround yourself with like minded humans. We miss our friend and flower shop tribe member but she taught us well. This tribe is all things but most of all love.
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And those 14 days of hell are almost over. Let the crazy come full steam now!
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This happened a year ago when we were working late. I see you my friend. ā¤ļø
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#tearsarejustmemoriesescaping #flowershopgals #myfriend #missherlikecrazy #magnoliaflowers #gananoque #1000islands #florals #elements #intheraw #ygk #kingston #brockville
I have this beautiful affection for butterflies. So much so that I even have some permanent ones etched on me. The freedom, the movement, the delicate nature of their being...most of all it is the ability to go from one form to another that leaves me in awe. This guy/gal/reincarnation fluttered through my garden this morning. I love seeing the wind in this video, watching the monarch dance and the sound of the birds singing in the trees. A soulful Monday. #findyourhappy #monarch #butterflies #butterfliesš¦ #garden #magnoliaflowers #1000islands #gananoque #reincarnation #birdssinging
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Update! No phones at old location and no internet :(
New store update and whatās coming in the next week.
We might be losing it a little.... Merry Christmas! Thank goodness for Charlie Brown Music š¶
Picking up our pickings at Balleycanoe & Co.!
Moving more Christmas stock in place, if you can believe it. Apparently having a lot of fun! Thanks Colette for the cupcakes!
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Can you say sugar high? #safetyfirst #gladsheisholdingon
Almost finished....store change over