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2008 was a great year
for Miss Gracie's.
I started at The Painted Chair with Ember.
It was great store, with great friends and great customers.
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I had 2 very sucessful barn sales
with more vendors and I met many of you.
It was soo much fun!
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Due to unforseen circumstances,
in July I made a change to
Downtown Treasures with Julie
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And
The Shabby House
owned by Lori and Leslie.
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Whew!
That was a lot of painting, moving and fun!
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There have been lots of changes
for Miss Gracie's.
But this has not changed:
the delight I have in finding a *diamond* in the rough,
completing the transformation,
and the delight I receive in you, my customer,
taking my diamond home with you .
I am honored by this.
As more changes come this year,
I will continue to do my best
to give you a quality product
that is sure to give you delight!
Look for updates coming soon.
Thanks bunches!
Rene'
I'll leave you with a few more photos of my favorite finished pieces.
sorry-these have all been sold
but there will be more-I promise!
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All photos in this post have been edited for artistic purposes.