A Decade of Style, Inspiration and Blushy Goodness!

It takes someone extremely special to create, build and progress a business over 10 years....a decade! 

Michele, the creative genius behind Blush has done just that! 

Happy 10th Birthday Blush! 

Michele has impeccable style and more importantly, she knows the style of her customers/clients inside and out. With every new item that comes through the door of her shop, women flock to the boutique to see, try on and purchase the stunning pieces that Michele has brought into her 'pink bubble'. Each piece is unique, timeless and a true wardrobe staple. I know I will open my closet 10 years from now and still have my oh so cozy grey wide-striped sweater and a gorgeous black wool purse (along with many other items).

In addition to the impeccable style and class that Michele exudes, she is also an inspiration to women through her exquisite and thoughtful creations that can be found around her home and shop. Literally everything she touches becomes a thing of beauty.....from her merchandising (which is absolutely brilliant) to her home gallery wall. If you follow her on Instagram (and I highly recommend you do!) you know exactly what I'm talking about when I say that the moments and vignettes that she captures, implore and inspire you to "Blush-Up" your life.... to embrace who you are, surround yourself with who and what you love, feel comfortable in your own skin and of course, approach your day/life with your own sense of style.

What better way to celebrate 10 years of creating one's sense of style and an uber successful business than with a party?! I think Michele was also a party planner in another life because wow, does she ever know how to throw a fantastically stylish and fun bash!

The attention to detail was second to none.....the mason jar cupcakes were scrumptious....the new fashions for Fall were impeccable....and most importantly, the ladies in attendance had a chance to celebrate the wonderful woman who has brought us 10 years of style, inspiration and lovely goodies!

Speaking of lovely goodies....we all left with a bouquet party favour....yet another example of how Michele makes us feel special through her creative gestures!

Cheers to 10 years of Blush and I can't wait to see what the next 10 years has in store! 

RR

Back in the swing of things!

I'm officially back into the swing of things....The first few weeks of January were a bit quieter than normal (thankfully) and as I'm looking through my  Day Designer  I can't believe how the weeks are filling up....I'm booking into April for some things!!

I'm not complaining by any means....I LOVE having a full schedule & keeping busy.. and this week allowed just that...

After a weekend of celebrating a good friend's birthday, it was off to meetings with a coworker on Monday (but only after a latte and a few minutes flipping through a mag to start the day).  The clients I work with ('My Guys') were so gracious in celebrating as I move onto new challenges (more to come on this!). 

Tuesday was such a fun day....well, let's just say, the evening was FABTASTIC! My friend and neighbour Michele, aka Blushshop, held a Pinspiration Party for some local gals at her shop. It was such a great night of meeting new people, socializing, "pinning" (of course), munching on yummy goodies and learning even more about one of our favorite social media sites!

Wednesday had me presenting some new ideas and concepts to a group of people whose opinions I truly value and also let me get my feet wet a wee bit as to what my new role will hold for me.

Then....it was time for an early morning, messy hair and LOTS of coffee (and tea)!

Thursday was a longgggg (and very, very chilly) day (it began at 3:30am) but it was a really, really good day! I flew to Ottawa to meet with an employee in an effort to ensure his success in the workplace. It was the kind of day that reminded me how much I love what I do and made me very happy and feel very lucky to be able to do what I do every day!

And then Friday.....an office day, ie. mad-catch-up-day! At one point, I thought my BB was going to blow up as it was call after call after call, but, it was a SUPER productive day overall! 

I found this photo of flowers from the Pinspiration Party earlier in the week and the image made heading out into this blustery, winter weather a tad bit easier!

I'm looking forward to a bit of down time this weekend and also to Sunday Brunch with a bunch of awesome gals....it's our monthly Guelph Bloggers Brunch! Stay tuned for more details....

RR