A Family Beach House + Announcement Time!
August 9, 2012
Have I kept you hanging for long enough? I believe I have! So, without any further adieu, let me present the next chapter of my life…a bricks and mortar storefront! Spruce Collective is the collaboration between Kevi, Monica, Jessica, Elisa and myself and we couldn’t be more excited!!! A retail shop full of all things vintage and well loved, handmade goods from local artisans, our favourite new products, a certain line of paint (to be announced!) and creative classes for all! We cannot wait to dig in and get started and have so many big plans that I am just itching to share with you. Spruce will open early this fall (eek!) in Downtown Abbotsford and we have a lot to do before then, although most of it is fun…once we get all of the boring but oh-so-necessary business bits behind us. I am beyond thrilled to partner up with these amazing ladies! Rachel and I have worked with each of them at our past markets and, between us, we are just bursting at the seams with excitement and creative ideas. Can you tell I’m freaking out? Because I really am! This is a huge dream come true for me and although it’s happening crazy fast (and was something I wouldn’t have thought was even remotely possible until just over a month ago), opportunity knocked and the details have all just fallen into place. Obviously, I’m scared to death too but am confident that this leap of faith is just the next step to something amazing for ourselves and for the community. Our logo and website are being “spruced” up (hehe) as we speak but for now you can stay tuned on our shiny new Facebook page…and I’ll be sharing lots here too, of course!
Shall we all just take a deep breath now? Something I have to keep reminding myself to do a lot more these days…my kids think I’m nuts everytime I drive past our new shop and scream! I wonder when I’ll stop doing that?
Totally changing the subject, this Australian home is the perfect mix of family fun and beachy relaxation. Located in Byron Bay, it combines indoor and outdoor living seamlessly with plenty of well thought out spaces for grown ups and children alike. And I’m pretty sure my son will be requesting to have an identical skate ramp built immediately in our own backyard…
Photographed by Prue Ruscoe for Inside Out. Styled by Shannon Fricke
Photographed by Prue Ruscoe for Inside Out. Styled by Shannon Fricke
Photographed by Prue Ruscoe for Inside Out. Styled by Shannon Fricke
Photographed by Prue Ruscoe for Inside Out. Styled by Shannon Fricke
Photographed by Prue Ruscoe for Inside Out. Styled by Shannon Fricke
Photographed by Prue Ruscoe for Inside Out. Styled by Shannon Fricke
Photographed by Prue Ruscoe for Inside Out. Styled by Shannon Fricke
Such a great home, isn’t it? You can see more photos over on HomeLife, here. Back to my original train of thought though…it sure feels great to finally be able to share my big adventure with you all! How about you…have you ever taken a leap of faith with business, life or love? Please share because I would truly love to hear! Rachel and her family are off on their own big adventure in Florida now and I’ve had many an envious thought about the big chances that they took to make it happen. My thought is, we only have one shot at this life we’ve been blessed with and, while we can’t control everything, we can choose to follow a lot of the paths that open up along the way. If we can get past our fears, that is! Dream big…you never know what can happen :)
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Congratulations! So, so, so excited for you. Wish I lived closer so I could make regular pitstops. Any plans of having an online store?
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Congratulations!!!! this is amazing. Next time I’m in Vancouver I will definitely make the trip out to visit…and maybe you will have a little online shop as well for us stuck on the east coast??
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That’s amazing Lily!! So excited for you and your new adventure, and you’re right, we only have one shot at this life — go big, or go home :) Can’t wait to come visit when I am in town.
Congratulations Lily! I used to own a store in Toronto and I remember the giddy feelings just before we opened along with the fear. I totally understand what you’re feeling. You’re going to have an awesome shop and I can’t wait to come by and visit!
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I’m humbled to know you at a time when you’re embarking upon this big endeavour. I believe your own spruce up will have an infectious impact upon those around you, near and far. A toast to you and all the ladies of SPRUCE COLLECTIVE! Lucky me! I now have a destination store in Abbotsford to visit with a bunch of creative and smart ladies to meet. Best, Yvonne
Lily!! So proud of you. I love to know that people can get up in the morning and be inspired to go to work because they truly love what they do. As you know, Jason and I made a leap of faith when we started our business, and its 8 years in January (hard to believe)! Its so cool to look back and reflect on where we started to where we are now. I can’t wait to visit your new store and sending you lot’s of love to you and the family!
I can’t wait to visit your shop!
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Thanks so much for the sweet comment Shannon! You and Jason have done so well…I cannot believe its been 8 years already! Hope to see you soon :)
Thank you so much Yvonne! It’s been so great getting to know you too and thanks for the encouraging words! Come visit us anytime :)
Glad I’m not the only one, Carol! Thanks for the sweet words and can’t wait for you to come and visit!
Thanks so much Holly! Looking forward to seeing you and your little family…we’ll have a kids play area…but no ball pit :)
Woah! So exciting!! This is amazing news! So excited for you all!!
So excited for you guys!! I’ve dreamt of this day on your behalf :) Can’t wait to check it out.
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Such wonderful news, Lily… so excited for you and your new Spruce Collective colleagues!!!
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Thank you all so much! It’s so great to hear how excited everyone else is about this too!
Yipeeeeeee!!! That is AWESOME! Are you near TracyCakes??? Cause then I have two delicious places to visit! Congrats Lily!
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Oh my goodness…so very excited you are realizing another dream!…yipee!
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Thanks Barbara! Yes, just a few doors up from TracyCakes…I think I’d better plan a fitness regime in preparation :)
Thank you Colleen! Such a huge dream…cannot believe it’s actually happening!
WOW! This is so exciting! Congratulations on the new store ladies!!!! Can’t wait to come by and oogle all the pretty things! <3
Eeeeeeeeeek!!!!! I goodness, I am super happy for you guys!!!! I cannot tell you enough how excited I am to see what you guys have created. Please please please can I be invited to the opening. I know this will be a good thing. Feeling scared is a good thing.
That is fantastic news! Wow, congratulations on your new endeavour! I can’t wait for it to open.
I am sure it will be a huge success – best of luck with all your planning and preparing.
Thank you so much and of course, Tracey! We can’t wait for the “grand” opening partay :)
Thanks Andie…we are soooo excited!
Congrats! How incredibly thrilling! Dreams do come true! I’m so happy for you all. I can’t wait to stop by.
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Congratulations, Lily. It’s a very exciting prospect and I can’t wait to come and visit your new shop. Enjoy that giddy feeling :)
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