The day before our store opening (Thursday) we hosted a sweet little 'soft opening' party for our family. We did our official ribbon cutting with them, since they weren't able to attend last time. It was super special and low key. We got to hear all of their adorable feedback and feel really supported!
Here's my grandpa. Pretty adorable, right?
So happy all of my grandparents were able to attend.
It was really magical. I am so thankful for my family and how they've believed in my dreams all of these years!
Here we are enjoying our very first bubble tea! it's my favorite thing on Emma's sweet shoppe menu (tie with the salted caramel cupcakes....). I can't tell you how proud I am of Emma in her new adventure. She's magical!
I have tons of blogging/photo sharing to catch up on this week! It's going to be so much fun. Thanks for sharing my joys. XO! elsie
so into the flannel graph! i need to accucut some dolls and clothes for the wee ones who come to visit!
Posted by: Erin Collins | October 31, 2010 at 04:17 PM
Sooo exciting, can't wait to see all the pics. Well done Elsie!
Posted by: Helsbells | October 31, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Awww what a cute family party, so full of love :)
Posted by: Maria | October 31, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Congratulations on opening your new shop Elsie, I've so loved following the progress of it on your blog. It's wonderful that you've had this dream and have been able to make it a reality, I'm so impressed and really admire that. How great are your family too! Lovely to see.
Love Heather xxxxxxx
Posted by: Heather | October 31, 2010 at 04:32 PM
ahhh! i LOVE your red dress and hair! sooo pretty! CONGRATS!!!
Posted by: kristin | October 31, 2010 at 04:46 PM
Congratulations! Best of luck with this awesome new endeavor!
I was just wondering something on the business side of things. I, for one, would tear like a whirlwind through the store and buy up lots of things. What do you plan on doing once your vintage stock dwindles? Is it something you'll always be replenishing? If so, how? I know that my etsy story, for instance, is pretty much bolstered by thrift stores and flea markets, but it seems hard to do that with such a large store!
It's so fun watching your dreams unfold on the business side I can't help but be curious about the plan :)
Posted by: Samantha | October 31, 2010 at 04:48 PM
It's so lovely all of your close family are involved!
I imagine it makes it all that more special!
It's lovely your parents and grandparents are able to witness this
You're living your dream hun
Congratulations and so much love sending your way
xxxxx
Posted by: claire | October 31, 2010 at 04:49 PM
How wonderful! Everything looks AWESOME! I just love that cute little kiddie felt board, too. Congrats!
Posted by: A Serenade for Solitude | October 31, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Awesome, been waiting for an update. (Is there a video tour coming soon?)
Also waiting to hear the reason behind the LA trip.....
Posted by: redhook | October 31, 2010 at 05:19 PM
I wish you nothing but goodness with your shop! And Elsie, your smile really lights up every picture.
Posted by: Iris Vank | October 31, 2010 at 05:24 PM
that pic of you and your grandpa is just perfect :)!
Posted by: Fee | October 31, 2010 at 05:28 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Posted by: Marta | October 31, 2010 at 05:36 PM
Many sincere congratulations. What a good business head you have to go along with all that amazing creativity. Again, congrats to all of you.
Posted by: malibou | October 31, 2010 at 05:49 PM
love jeremy's green shoes..what are they called?
Posted by: zapizapzap | October 31, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Congrats! I hope to visit someday!
& Your hair is so pretty!
Posted by: Mikaela | October 31, 2010 at 05:51 PM
A HUGE Congrats to all of you on making this beautiful, creative dream a reality! I am SO looking forward to visiting Springfield next year and shopping at Red Velvet (and eating some of Emma's delicious-looking cupcakes AND trying my first-ever bubble tea!)! Many wishes for continued success in the days and weeks ahead!
Allison O.
Posted by: Allison O. | October 31, 2010 at 05:52 PM
so, so, so cool - congratulations! you look gorgeous! :)
Posted by: kelly ann | October 31, 2010 at 06:10 PM
You all look so happy and gorgeous! It's like you're glowing :)
Congratulations on making your newest dream come true xoxo
Posted by: *Sparkle | October 31, 2010 at 06:15 PM
wootwoot!!! That is very wonderful all 4 of your grandparents got to be there!!! I'm very excited for you and your sis!!
Posted by: becky Farley | October 31, 2010 at 06:56 PM
aww you look so beautiful and so does your family.:)
i LOVE the star crown on you, it's magical!:)
Posted by: Mary-Beth | October 31, 2010 at 07:00 PM