picture of downtown Sycamore, IL.
a very good friend of mine, Sherrie Larkins, has been an inspiration to me to live life to it's fullest through faith and positivity......that energy carried her through her battle with a rare form of cancer.........through her husband being in Afghanistan fighting for our freedom.........(both happened at the same time)
we've known each other a number of years now, so when she told me she was thinking of opening up a shop in an old brick studio/garage just minutes from our farm, well, I was not surprised, but super happy for her to embrace her passion for opening up her creativity and talents in this very cool space.......
I am seriously not even joking when I tell you that this is an old brick and mortar garage.....huge windows, down the alley......it is so super cool I can't even believe it!!
this Thursday (TOMORROW!!) she has decided to have a 'soft opening'..........downtown Sycamore is hosting a Ladies night out benefiting cancer
all the shops downtown are open later..........there is even a fantastic local winery directly in front of Sherrie's new shop: Prairie State Winery
we celebrated there the other night and it was a really nice place and excellent local wines....I highly recommend the Moscato for white and the Red Oak for red :) Sherrie recommends the Bubbling white :))
sip a bit of wine......enter a silent auction........enjoy the downtown shops...........
if you or anyone you know has suffered through cancer, you understand how important events like this are to help fund the extensive research, medical needs, and support for all those women with breast cancer.....
a blessing to embrace life.....fun.......and excitement, Sherrie's enthusiasm for life is evident in her shop:
I will be helping Sherrie that night......we would love to see you there!
you guys are going to love her shop
i do
here's the map:
see you there tomorrow, Thursday, June 7th
yeah!!!
xo + ruffled blessings,
What an exciting time for your friend! I will pray for a successful soft opening tomorrow night. I have owned a brick & mortar for close to 7 years. I am very excited for her...I love my little shop! Take care.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Oh, that sounds like so much fun! Another way to encourage small business owners and benefit a great cause!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Val
best of luck to your friend with her shop opening. sounds lovely and perfect. joan@anythinggoeshere
ReplyDeletei just saw this on Sherrie's site...so happy for her that she is opening a shop! the space sounds amazing. so wish i could come to the opening, but my mom is coming into town tomorrow to stay with us. i wish you the very best time...drink some moscato for me!
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie
ReplyDeleteYou are such a beautiful soul! I cannot be there in person but I am in spirit and wishing her an abundance of success! Please post photos of the brick and motar dream shoppe!
xoxo
Kate
Hi Anne Marie --
ReplyDeleteYes, I have been effected by cancer personally myself. I live in Pennsylvania, too bad. If I was nearby, I would scoot right over and celebrate Sherrie's success and support a cause that has effected me. Tell Sherrie the Big C in my life is "Christ" and not cancer. Gets a little c compared to how awesome Christ has been to me and my family during our journey. Thanks for sharing - love and best wishes. Miracles happen still. Karen from outside Philly, PA