It's finally open! After three months of crazy DIY-remodeling we opened our doors for the first time. It was m a g i c a l. Makes my list of top 5 favorite days in life, for sure....
Here's one of my cute first customers! She stitched this 'corn on the cob' costume herself!
Emma's Sweet Shoppe counter is positively magical. Oh my goodness! my favorite treat is bubble tea, but caramel apples and salted caramel cupcakes are a close second...... sigh!
(this is the part where i start posting tons of photos of special people......)
(flowers from mom + dad! thank you!)
Our first weekend was super busy and incredibly fun! Thanks to all my friends and blog readers who stopped in! It was really fun to hear everyone's thoughts.
Here's Tessa searching for the perfect vintage dress...♥
and here's a fun display (inspired by the movie UP, of course) made with my childhood dollhouse!
Here's the 'waiting area' by our dressing rooms (although this pretty couch already sold over the weekend!). There are some super pretty vintage magazine that everyone loves to look though!
The shop smells like Autumn. It sounds like Beach House, Bjork and Radiohead. It's full of charming vintage and handmade things. It's my favorite place in the world now. I feel completely creatively fulfilled and so thankful for the chance to make this dream come true! There's a full shop tour (photos + video) coming this week. XO! elsie
(thank you, Amy, for the pretty bouquet!)
PS......
(drawing by Hope) also, some photos courtesy of Katie and Emma in this post. XO.
It's magical! Such a beautiful store. I'm so happy for you and all of your sweet friends that were able to share this with you!
Posted by: Rachel Durban | November 01, 2010 at 11:24 PM
wooo hoooo!!!! so exciting to have a peek. congrats elsie..
this is magical.
Posted by: Kim | November 01, 2010 at 11:26 PM
Your shop is SO MAGICAL!!!
You are an inspiration that dreams really do come true!
Posted by: Tracey | November 01, 2010 at 11:26 PM
congratulations elsie! i wish i could visit in person, but thanks for sharing so i can live vicariously through your photos instead :) the shop looks really beautiful. you can tell how much love is put into it because of all the special little details. can't wait to see more!
xoxo heather
Posted by: heather leigh | November 01, 2010 at 11:27 PM
So happy for you.... And so in love with this place, I can not wait to stop in!
Posted by: Amber | November 01, 2010 at 11:27 PM
everything about this post is so beautiful! you can see everyone's hard work and creativity in each photo. you are so inspiring!
ps - hope's drawing is the cutest thing ever.
Posted by: chelsea | November 01, 2010 at 11:30 PM
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!
this post gave me chills. it's been so amazing to hear of and see the progression of this IDEA turn into a REAL LIFE shop! i am so so so very proud of you girls. i know how much work goes into something like this....and YOU DID IT!!!!
XOXO
Posted by: KELLI TRONTEL | November 01, 2010 at 11:31 PM
so happy for you..your hard work paid off!
Posted by: bella vintage | November 01, 2010 at 11:32 PM
looks amazing! congratulations :)
Posted by: jessica | November 01, 2010 at 11:33 PM
congrats! everything looks so so so wonderful and i hope to one day come to visit!
Posted by: hannah jarvie | November 01, 2010 at 11:36 PM
It looks soooooo great and magical! I'm so happy for you guys! Wish I could be there right now! (: Lots of love.
Posted by: Andie | November 01, 2010 at 11:39 PM
Congratulations!! Looks absolutely beautiful! What a glorious way to spend many fine days :)
Posted by: Tomas & Jones | November 01, 2010 at 11:39 PM
congratulations! It looks so beautiful. I only wish I didn't live so far away. I'd so love to visit. :)
Posted by: wendy treseder | November 01, 2010 at 11:43 PM
I'm so happy for you. Living out a dream come true really is magical.
The sweet drawing by Hope at the end was a perfect ending to a perfect post.
Posted by: Jill Denton | November 01, 2010 at 11:46 PM
One of my besties, Kelsey, and I are already planning a road trip to Missouri from Chicago to come visit!!! EEEEEE!
Posted by: Justyna | November 01, 2010 at 11:49 PM
It's so lovely! Congratulations!
Posted by: Bekka | November 01, 2010 at 11:52 PM
so lovely! thanks for sharing!
xo
Posted by: happy owl erin | November 01, 2010 at 11:52 PM
so awesome! congratulations. i hope to be able to visit someday. :)
(also i have that black dress katie is wearing!)
Posted by: miss alix | November 01, 2010 at 11:53 PM
AMAZING!! It certainly looks like a labor of love. Congrats. I hope to visit someday!
Posted by: Jena | November 01, 2010 at 11:56 PM
Wow, I am in awe! Your shop is absolutely perfect. I Have to make a special trip to Springfield to see it in person. Congratulations!
Posted by: Cristin | November 02, 2010 at 12:01 AM