A big thank you to voters and to "The Source"

We're doing a little jig these days, because we just won "Best Home Décor" by The Source readers for the 2012 "Best of" issue. We really appreciate all the votes, and the visits by our dear clientele! The Source put on a really nice party for all of us last Friday – a lovely setting at Good Life Brewing, lots of good food and beer and merriment. And they had these wonderful winners' plaques for each of us, with – get this – a different dog on each one! And the dogs were at the party for a meet 'n greet. How fun is that? We went right out and framed our certificate, of course. I mean, how perfect is that French Fifi poodle for us? She's even wearing pearls...

Meanwhile, we had our own little "thank you" celebration on Saturday, and even though it was really hot, we had a fabulous day, served up lots of champagne (and lemonade), and so enjoyed seeing everyone. Best quote of the day came from a girl (about nine years old?) who was having a good time. Her parents were ready to go, and she held back, saying "But... I don't wanna go! I LOVE this place!" Thank you, you darling girl.

Our three winners for our Soji lantern doorprizes are Linda J., Lori D., and Kathy R. Congrats! See you soon.