#1 the setting...
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| I have a soft spot in my heart for this place - we raised our kids here in Nipomo, Califrnia, and we spent almost every Easter with Judi and Ed. |
#2 the vendor dinner the night before (hosted by Judi Powers and her husband Eddie)...
#3 Carol's pumpkins...
#4 the barn...
#5 the treasures...
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| Retreat Style by the fabulous Deb and Bob Kennedy |
#6 the special guests...
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| Kriste and I chatting with Rachael Ashwell of Shabby Chic fame |
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| lovely Rachael was there to sign books |
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| she actually started the whole concept of Shabby Chic |
#7 the shoppers....
#8 friends...
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| two of my dearest chums ~ Kriste Judd (best sales rep ever) and Judi Powers (owner of the property) |
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| me, Daniella, Mona and Kriste |
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| Megan Stiles (who just happens to be Judi's daughter AND my kids' very first babysitter) and the two lovely Judies. |
#9 Judy Watkins...Wonder Woman of Remnants of the Past...
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| Rachael Ashwell and Judy ~ two brilliant, lovely women |
And lastly....
#10 the SALES! OMG....we never had a lull the entire day. I won't divulge the details, but there were some jaw dropping numbers!
See you in the Spring! (April 30 to be precise!)
We agree with all ten reasons!
ReplyDeleteWe'd add you and Dennis as reason #11... you are wonderful. And thank you SO much for including a photo of our RETREAT booth black & white vignette in your post, Pam!
Deb @ Retreat
I went in the Spring. COuldn't make it this time, but adored all of your photos.....i love Le Petite Soleil and just the whole trip. Will go next time for sure!!!
ReplyDeletelike Karen, I missed this show. boohoo. I bet it was divine. Karen and I will definitely come to the next show.
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I've been to the last two ROTP shows, and I have to admit, your booth has been my favorite! Love all your jewlery and treasures!
ReplyDeleteThank You so much for posting this picture show...we were the booth with the luggage! This was our first ROTP show...we WILL be BACK!! Like you said..there was never a lull..I didn't get out to meet anyone..I was busy all day!!!!! I loved the dinner, the JUDY/I'S...the farm!! Such a great place! Thank you again, kathee Chateau et Jardin....chateauetjardin.blogspot.com
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