06/07/2017
Please Like and Share!! THANKFUL and BLESSED - two words that I use to describe how I'm feeling right now. THANKFUL and BLESSED to have a loving and gracious God. THANKFUL and BLESSED to have a loving family. THANKFUL and BLESSED to have so many wonderful friends. THANKFUL and BLESSED to be able to have the opportunity to be involved in our community. THANKFUL and BLESSED to have a career that I love. THANKFUL and BLESSED to have had the opportunity to dream, develop, and share Lilies Tin Ceiling with all of you.
As some of you may already be aware, Lynne and I are in the process of selling Lillie's. As I sit here at 11:00 looking at the sink full of dishes, the island filled with more dishes to be washed, laundry waiting to be washed, dried, re-fluffed for the umpteenth time, I realize how BLESSED that I am. I have a husband that, for some crazy reason, joins in on my crazy ideas and still loves me. I have four kind and beautiful girls that are filled with love, some eye rolling, and so much joy for living. I realize that I have a great family of parents, siblings, siblings- in-law, and nieces and nephews. I also realize that Lynne and I only have one opportunity to raise our sweet girls and that time is quickly passing before or eyes.
"Lillie" is our fifth girl. The sixth girl that Lynne interacts with daily. We, ok Lynne and everyone else already knew this - I just had to finally admit it, need to keep focused on the things that are our top priorities - God and family. We have been BLESSED and are THANKFUL that a local family will be purchasing our business. Our last day is tentatively Thursday, June 15. The new owners plan to open up on Saturday, June 24th. The name will be new, "The Three-Thirteen Company", but other than that there will not be much change other than some additional lines of merchandise. Yes, they will still have the candy. Yes, they will still have the Ella B candles. Yes, they will still carry the style of merchandise that you have enjoyed shopping for at Lillie's. The new owners are planning to add painted and repurposed furniture. Other lines are planned as well.
I appreciate the friendships, support, cheerleaders, and all of you that have shopped at Lillie's over the past three years. I would ask that you also be a friend, a support, a cheerleader, and a shopper to those at The Three-Thirteen Company.
Please look for and share some upcoming posts over the next week as I share a few of my favorite memories associated with Lillie's.
Thanks again to everyone for your support!!