As of October 1st Blossom Home will be no more. Due to the strain that my cancer has put on our finances, we will be closing the doors on my little dream shop for good (or should I say "for bad"). Despite the generous efforts of local fans, including Victoria over at sfgirlbybay — and I thank them immeasurably — we were unable to find an angel to land at just the right time and place. I’m actually taking this harder than my cancer diagnosis. This is a dream lost. And it leaves me in a precarious situation, not knowing where I can go from here. I would like to thank all of the beautiful people who showed their appreciation for the shop and for letting me know that they enjoy their little piece of it; their little treasures from Blossom Home. Seems like only yesterday we were embarking on the journey…

coming soon…

fresh window graphics…

handing out "grand opening" flyers at farmers market:

display at farmers market…

web site created…

first load moved in…

first vignette…

one of the many design chats on the patio…

so many fun pieces…

my marcel, the shop dj…cue the sad music

bye-bye blossom home

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32 responses to “Blossom Home will be gone soon…”

Claire

August 21, 2008

This is really a shame, you have such talent and a great sense of style. Lovely pictures.

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chez shoes

August 21, 2008

Oh Sylvie, this makes me so sad. Such a beautiful shop!

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Sylvie

August 21, 2008

Merci Claire and Marielle.

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Dionna

August 21, 2008

Oh Sylvie,
I’m sad for you to have to let this dream go…
what a stunning shop it is.
You put so much into it, and it showed- it was amazing.
I hope very much that this decision will only mean something even better will be the trade off for you.
All my best-
xoxo
Dionna

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Selena

August 21, 2008

I’m in near tears Sylvie. I’m so sorry that you had to let this dream go. That is the hardest thing about some dreams. I will pray that another one will surface in the years to come. Hugs to you.

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Scott

August 21, 2008

Your recap photos look so great. What an accomplishment. You have every reason to be proud.
XOS

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Nicole

August 22, 2008

We can never be sure what the future will hold, this may not be the end of Blossom Home.
I commend you, and Marcel, for great summer reading choices too.
Be well.

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ThatBeeGirl

August 22, 2008

I bought a lovely pale green vase from your shop several months back, and absolutely adore it. I will have to stop by again before the closure. It is so sad that you have put so much energy into such a beautiful shop and now to see it end. But I agree with the others that this is likely not the permanent end of Blossom Home.

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Aimee

August 22, 2008

Oh I am so sorry to hear this. Your shop looks like it was a wonderland. I wish that I lived nearby so I could come visit it before it is gone… let’s hope it’s only going on a vacation and will be coming back again someday.

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Veronica TM

August 22, 2008

oh sylvie! i know another dream will come your way.
i am so sorry you are sad, my friend. blossom home was a beautiful store {and one of my dreams was to see it in person}.
sending you a big, big hug.

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jes

August 22, 2008

Hon, I’m SOOO very sorry to hear this.
This is one of those times that I can actually say I do know how you feel…. In 94 I opened a shop called “Whimsies” filled with antiques, painted furniture and art. It did well, and was popular in our little town. I had two big display windows that I changed up every week, and a studio in the back where I was constantly painting old furniture. It was a place for the local gals to come hang out, drink tea and talk art and decorating. I loved my life at that moment and only imagined bigger and better things. Then…(my now x-husband, who was a musician) lost his day job, and became depressed. He sat around and strummed his guitar all day everyday. About six months into his break from reality, I decided to start bartending at night to be able to keep our personal bills afloat. I finally became so tired, I had to give up the shop. I had customers crying on my doorstep. (LITERALLY!) I just had to keep telling myself that one day, I’d be able to go there again. Now, I have my inernet biz, and though it isn’t quite the same as having my own little shop to play in, it’s been GREAT and fullfilling!!
I know the feeling of sadness and lost, but you are doing what’s best for you and your fam at the moment. Your talent will always carry you through life no matter how you use it!!
Love ‘ya Sweetie!
xoxox ~Jes
PS…spoons are now sitting on the bench…haven’t quite figured how I’m going to work them yet, ideas are still swirling around in my head 🙂

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michelle

August 22, 2008

I am so sorry that you have to close the doors, hopefully this is not forever, maybe just a dream suspended….now you may have a little more time to focus on getting yourself well and spending time with loved ones, my husband has survived two cancer diagnoses, osteomyeloma in his leg, the first bought when our son was 4 months old. That was seven years ago and he is at this point healthy and cancer free. You will be in my thoughts and prayers…

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Scott/Elizabeth/Mitchell

August 22, 2008

We will miss hanging out and appreciating all of the great, inspiring, and fun design ideas. The shop has been a cool addition to the area and we will always have grand memories of it!

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Tania

August 22, 2008

It was a beautiful space! But hey… Don’t be sad… You never know what tomorrow might bring! Smile on… 🙂 Have faith! I truly wish all good things… :)*

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maja

August 22, 2008

hi sylvie- sorry to hear this news. i had hoped to make it in one day! but i don’t think it’s “over” for the shop by any means. i predict a sequel when things have calmed down a bit in your life. or, something even better!

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colleen

August 22, 2008

I am so sorry Sylvie. What can I say but that really sucks! I hope you can now focus on getting better and then you can have a BIGGER and BETTER comeback. I’ll be waiting for news. Love, Colleen

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Catie

August 22, 2008

You are such an inspiration with how strong you are and your willingness to always think positively. It totally sucks that you have to let Blossom Home go and I hope that despite your sadness you can find peace in your decision.

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Cecilia

August 24, 2008

After my first marriage broke up, I had to give up my first business of 6 years in 2000, a small online shop specializing in eco friendly baby goods. Suddenly a single mom, who had decided to go back to college, I needed the added income of a second job, and just didn’t have the energy to handle the business anymore.
I dreamt of going back into business some day, and finally did in 2004. One of the things that pulled me through was a passage I had read in a small business book years earlier; the author suggested that the entrepreneur is the driving force of a business, and that when one business passes, there is so much that has been learned, and can be passed on to the next. He himself had gone through 12 successful businesses. Each business is really part of one big whole, like a series of paintings over the life of an artist.
I’m so sorry about the loss of your shop. As some others have said, who knows what the next chapter will bring. With your talent, I’m sure it will be something beautiful.

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corine

August 24, 2008

I am sorry this had to happen. This is just a page turning I’m sure. Other wonderful opportunities will come to a creative person such as yourself.

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samantha

August 24, 2008

I’m sorry Sylvie, it is such a shame to see dreams go. I hope a new dream is just around the corner for you.

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Di Overton

August 26, 2008

Don’t be sad Sylvie. I was told years ago by a wise old lady that things are always meant to be. You will see that something even better will come along.
Hugs
Di
xo

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katiedid

August 26, 2008

Hi Sylvie! This is my first time to visit you and I am so sorry it is on a seemingly sad note. I was just watching Billy Crystal in that movie he was in about being a vacation Cowboy (why can’t I remember the name?!?!?) and he and his friends were talking about the best day and the worst day of their lives. They often turned out to be one and the same. When something awful happens, it can be a door to change which can turn into someting wonderful I hope this is the case for you! Your shop looks very lovely, and and so do you! I hope you keep up with your blog so I can see which way the world goes for you and your sweet family.
I wish you all good things-
Katie

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alex

August 26, 2008

Sylvie, like Katie, this is my first time visiting your site and it is wonderful and your store speaks volumes of your talent. I wish you and your family the best.

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Melissa

August 26, 2008

Blessings to you and yours. I’m so sorry to hear this news.

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visual vamp

August 26, 2008

Dear Sylvie, You are an accomplished woman loved by many. Please keep up with your blog. It will help fill some of the emptiness closing your beautiful shop will surely cause. And it will be an honor for all of us to be allowed to remain in your creative loop. Prayers and hugs to you and your loved ones, Valorie

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Aggie

August 27, 2008

This will teach me not to waste time, I’ve wanted to visit your shop for some time and didn’t. I kept saying I have time – I have time. I have the time but your shop won’t be there. I’m sorry for you and for me. Good luck with whatever you decide.

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Colleen

August 27, 2008

Dear Sylvie,
I learned about your shop on the sfgirlbybay blog and couldn’t believe I never knew you were there! I used to work as a design assistant for Martino’s (across the street from you on University) when their shop was located on North Santa Cruz. Your shop is just the kind of thing that’s been missing from our local design scene. I’m so sorry you have to close now, but can’t wait to see what you do next. I’m thinking of that Byrds song (a prayer from St. Francis?) – and a time for every purpose under heaven kind of thing. All the best to you.
p.s. Thanks to Marcel for giving me the inspiration to read Mary Poppins this summer. The chapter about the dogs was my favorite.

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Jay

August 28, 2008

I pray your health.

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yukirei

August 28, 2008

Dear Sylvie,
I’m so sad to read that you have to close the shop, and wish you strength in these tough times! I want to thank you for recommending me the upholsterer, he did a wonderful job on my chairs. Let me know what your hours are like, I’d love to stop by your lovely shop in a day or two while I still have the chance!
Best,
Serlin

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becky

September 6, 2008

Sylvie, I just saw this post as I am catching up on my blog reading. I’m so sorry to hear that you are going through this. I agree with what everyone has said here; there will be a sequel and it will be even better. You are such a positive and talented person who makes other people happy. You are in my thoughts and I hope the best for you. I’m so sorry I never got the chance to experience your lovely shop in person.
Becky

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Christine

September 8, 2008

I’m sorry that you have to close the shop–it looks like someplace I’d like to visit…you never know what turns life will take and someday, you might have the chance to open an even better one!

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Beata

September 29, 2008

With talent like yours, I’m sure you’ll be back in one way or another — absolutely beautifully styled items in the photos — you should be proud of it all….
Thinking of you,
Beata

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