Mother's Day is coming...

All right folks this is what this MOMMA wants, so if you see HIMSELF around TELL HIM!  Thanks.
As you know we sell lots of R.WOOD pottery at Firefly.   As you know I am a huge FAN, and that I am President of her FAN CLUB, not really, but it is fun to think about.  SO, guess what Rebecca is
sending and should arrive today?  Floral Fandango Drawings! Here is a little sneak peak...

Alright, here is something else that I need for Mother's Day, and if you live in TVEGAS, you
should beeline it to the Thomasville Center for the Arts and see the entire exhibit- Southern Collectors: BIG and Small.  Yes, that is me, in the preliminary  study and now it is a colorful painting done in the style of Aaron "Lefty" Peters, whose drawings I avidly collected fifteen years ago.  More ideas tomorrow, that involve jewelry and both  are GEORGIA artists.  Have a great day, Nan

CINCO de MAYO

What a beautiful day!  I am taking a break from gardening or in this case, weeding and planting seeds!I have also been SPRING Cleaning, so my home looks like utter hell right now, so postponing that with a POST!  A lot has been going on lately at the store.  We are staying busy with great customers, and great stuff arriving daily.  We are jazzed for Mother's Day this time next week, and have a bounty of great gifts for the special ladies in your life.  We are super excited to bring a POP UP FLOWERSHOP next week as well, starting on Thursday and going until they run out- Pink Peonies and Hydrangea are on tap for our arrangements.   We will post everyday next week Mother Day's Gift options.  I have  been busy with Events, and got two Wedding Invites, that I helped facilitate on the same day, both so incredibly different and beautiful.  I took it as a good OMEN.   Back to  the Spring Clean... I have been working on my DESK, and trying to contain it, and came to some DESIGN NEEDS and decisions.  Chalkboard paint is in my near future.  I realized, but forgot, that you can now get Chalkboard Paint in any color, ala Benjamin Moore.  There is also an ARMADILLO and a TEEPEE involved in my Spring Cleaning.  More on that when my little DESK REDO is done.

WISH I had known about this earlier, as I would have been there in a HEARTBEAT.

photo by Rinne Allen

Here is a picture, I took in Rinne's Garden last summer.  

In the Spirit of TODAY- I just love this!  Happy Sunday, Nan

Here is a "LITTLE HAPPY" for YOU!

I like to think that I am just overly enthused sometimes.  So far, it has worked out for me... However, when I find amazing talent, I probably get a little,borderline freaky. I hope in a nice way.  I remember the first time I stumbled on Stephanie at Coral and Tusk, I went QUIETLY CRAZY as my pupils rolled back into my head, transfixed on  my computer screen.  Once, we were pen pals and I was a customer, I confessed, "That if I lived in Brooklyn, I would stalk you and force you to be my BFF 4EVERrrr! " Luckily, she laughed... Needless to say, I get a little HAPPY when I see others oozing with creativity.  My latest creative crush to join my world is HAPPY MENOCAL.  She just launched her new stationary line.  It is perfection in a box, and of course, it is at Firefly! Last week, I asked Happy for a little interview before she became great BIG STUFF, and she so sweetly did.  Oops, I forgot to mention, she is responsible for my AMAZING NEW LOGO!  See, a little nutty for my new buddy;)

 Without further ado, here is a "LITTLE HAPPY "for YOU!

Do people really call you HAPPY, and how did that start?

Yup. My real name is Harriet, after my grandmother, but my parents felt it was a little serious for a funny little baby, so they started calling me Happy right away. I tried to be Harriet in college, but when childhood friends phoned and reached "Harriet's" voicemail, they gave me a lot of guff for my sudden pretension, so I eventually caved. Happy suits me.

Location?   Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NYC

Occupation?  Artist

Current Preoccupation?   Really on a hot streak reading the author James Salter. Also, shamefully, Pinterest. I basically sit around building a Barbie Dream House all day.

Type A, B, or C?   Ha -- I'd only ever heard of type A! I'm a little bossy, but I also relish opportunities to pass the reins to someone more qualified.

Coffee or Tea?  Tea. 

Night OWL or Early Bird?   Night owl, but early mornings are so clarifying and beautiful. Whenever, I'm in one, I remind myself to do it more often.

What keeps you centered and sane? How do you renew yourself? Walking around town, I'm like a dog: I just need some affection, a few rigorous walks a day, sniff the air, check out some strangers, see some friends, eat a little chow. I know the long walk thing sounds like a cliché- like what people put on their online dating profile- but it's really a big part of my days. Usually briskly, sometimes slowly, anywhere, whatever the weather.

Where are your favorite "HAPPY Places" to travel to and why? My husband John and I went to Paris last fall, which was sweet for all the obvious reasons. We go to Charleston, SC pretty often because I have family there, it's really special to us. We were married there. I love how in S. Carolina (and probably other parts of the South as well) there seems to always be a soft carpet of pine needles underfoot. Thomasville, GA is next on my list!

Alright, you heard it here!  Thomasville is next on her LIST, I am going to hold her to that!  I have really enjoyed working with Happy, and I can't wait to share with you (one day), some of the exciting
artwork she has just created for a client of mine.  She really is an ARTIST and a breath of fresh air.  

What's on TAP in your world this weekend? Here is what is going on in mine...  

* EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT-  The Thomasville Townie just went to newsprint!
How COOL is that?!  I got one hand delivered late last night- It's all GOOD in this HOOD. Congrats
Bunny and Leslie, it really is beyond... Speaking of the HOOD, congratulations to Carol and sweet BABY GUTHRIE, pink perfection!

* I am creating  FANDANGO RAINBOW magic for a little girl's birthday party in the morning...
Consequently, forgot my husband's birthday this morning...Oops.

* Shotgun Supper Club is next weekend, and it is going to be awesome!

* I am going to pop into The Bookshelf and see the Grand Opening of Jan Amiss's photography, "How's the Weather", and then enjoy this lovely weekend and soak it all in.  HAPPY Friday,   Nan

P.S.  Now a "Happy" for you: Mention this post and get 10 off one item tomorrow only.

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MARK your Calendar!

I heart PAPER!

Some may or may not know, but I have a PAPER problem.  I heart pretty paper!  Yesterday, we got two shipments in, but I am only going to share one at a time, as they are worthy of their own spotlight.
I saw these Creative Cats, a.k.a. Banquet Atelier & Workshop,  at the NYIGF, last August,for the first time.  I have been admiring their work long before that( paper problem), and reached out to them, shortly after Christmas.  The cards are just beautiful and saturated with color; I have never seen such rich printing.  I am loving their  packages of tattoos for kiddos too.  Ten in a package, with To: and From: printed on the back!  Awesome.  Speaking of HEART, I am hearting my windows!  They are almost done... Come SEE, Nan

Happy Monday!

Have a great week... It is going to be a great one, Nan

Firefly Friday

Happy Friday All!  I am loving the return of Winter, and have a little zip in my step for sure.   I have so much going on, that I feel like I have nothing going on... Weird.  Thomasville has a lot on Tap this weekend! The highlight is definitely Music and Drama Troupe,celebrating their 40th Anniversary, with
a BIG TIME, BIG TOP Celebration this Saturday.  They have Cirque du Soleil dancers coming, how amazing is that!  I think there are still tickets available too.  Go here for more info.  I have just returned from Market, and I have found lots of "prettys", as my late grandmother, "Weezie" would say.  Her birthday would have been this week; She was BIG TIME amazing, and a definitely a  TOP ACT!  I am also celebrating 40(again) on Sunday.  I really wanted to go fishing for my BDAY, but it would be a little chilly... Oyster Roast will have to do! YUM.  Alright, enough chatter... Please come by Firefly today, and see our windows and welcome my newest addition to Firefly, Robyn Hill.  I am so excited about her creative talents, and smittened with her calm, thoughtful personality.  She did the windows yesterday and she also does this.  Needless to say, I feel like a proud peacock, and I think it is an indicator of creative things to come. HIP HIP HOORAY! We also got new EEBOO in and lots of NEW, creative, products there.

OUR CALENDAR of EVENTS, so far... We will be adding a lot more, so stay tuned.

Monday, February 11th at Studio 209, AMY FLURRY, of Recipe for Press, will be returning for a discussion and individual sessions.  Call the store for details. 229-226-6363 or email me nanmyers(at)rose(dot)net .

MARCH- 7,8,9- Kayce Hughes Trunk Show-  perfect opportunity to try on samples and receive
long before Easter.  The perfect place for an EASTER dress in my opinion.

Firefly Friday

My most popular PIN, who knew?!

Hello Friends.  Just a moment of your time, and a moment of mine, as I drink BLACK coffee for the fourth day.  It seems like an eternity,for real.  I'm doing this for a reminder, minus the crossfit, and it has been fine.  I'm down with it, but mess with my coffee-Grrr.  Just for the record, I only put skim organic milk in it anyway, but I get it.  Dairy is Dairy.  They ( these healthy people) also are very dogmatic about "not getting on scale", because it is not "about that".  Well, POO "on that".  It is a HUGE incentive for me, and helps me stay on it, so there- VAIN, shallow me.  Yes, I have lost some  poundage already:) So what do you have on TAP this weekend? It is FIRST Friday Downtown, and we are not open(sorry), BUT I encourage y'all to come down. If I didn't LIVE at my store already, then I would walk my kiddos down, meander, stop at my favorite,former( no alcohol on the whole30) waterhole, buy the boys a cupcake here, and then probably wind up at THE Plaza for some oysters and a greek salad.  Instead, we are heading to Tally after school, to go see our friend, John Gleason's ART show- Winter Vacation.  He is very talented, and he and his wife are two of my favorite people.   His opening is tonight at 621 Gallery.  Congratulations John! I know you have been working so hard on this. We are going to pop in on our friends at The Outpost and The Grain.  Then we will probably stop at Southern Seafood for fish and head home, so that I can make a yummy dinner for Greg, who is traveling today and will be home early evening.

* COME CHECK OUT at FIREFLY: We just did inventory and have added lots of NEW things to the Sale Closet and Christmas Sale Table.

*This was my most popular PIN this week.  I think that is so interesting what people react to! Don't you?!

*Teared up when I read such SWEETNESS in the Thomasville Center of the Arts newsletter, and still do, as I type this... Thanks Michele! I think it affected me so, because you, my friend, have painted this town with passion and creativity; You elevate everything you touch, and Thomasville is better for it!

For my GRAND Friday Finale, I will be taking down our crispy, brittle Christmas Tree. OH Boy:)

Have a great Weekend, Nan

Happy New Year and BIG LOVE.

I am not much for New Year's Resolutions, but I am all for AWARENESS, and being mindful and present in the moment. I think that is what a New Year's Resolution means to me.   Today, I officially OWN Firefly, which is  SO exciting and a BIG deal to me.  A friend pointed out that most people already assumed that,so no biggie.  Yes, I get that too, as I certainly have been the face and had lots of flexibility, but at the end of the day, not mine.  I definitely have a heightened, renewed outlook and I am looking forward to that fresh start that every NEW YEAR brings, but EVEN MORE SO!  I also started this today, as I need to be sharper than ever, and I have felt partly cloudy for the past couple of months.  I think it's an addition vs. a subtraction, and I am sure it will not be easy, but it is only for 30 days.  I thought about starting it a few days ago, but the muffaletta bread from Central Grocery, and Marco Polo Cheese in my fridge could not be abandoned and I am also a little cheap!  Cliche, as starting today is, it had to be done. Anyway, I will keep you posted on that! Thanks for a great 2012 at Firefly and I can't wait to put my whole heart mark on it in 2013!

Lots of BIG LOVE and appreciation, Nan

P.S. The above video will just make your heart smile:)

My Tribe, My Thanks, My Thomasville Life

Lots to be THANKFUL FOR... and the following was GRAVY
to my Cornbread STUFFING, for sure.  

A Morning Hen Hunt before RETAIL Madness, always works for me.

Briny, COLD, Raw Oysters anytime is amazing, but after a Dove Shoot... WOW.

Fried and Yummy...

Made the last batch of  BASIL GREEN GODDESS dressing for the year out of my garden.

Thanks for a great RETAIL week, as I hope we made lots of folks happy.  Now off to the store, to clean, restock, and ship orders out.  If you can't make it to our Brick and Mortar Store, check us out online, where gift wrapping is always free... 

Thankful, Nan

Holy Catfish

Holy Catfish-  My baby has been neglected.  Sorry, but I am now aware...  It has been crazy busy, but in a good way. SO check back with us on Monday for some FUN news and festivities!  HAPPY FALL Y'ALL! Nan

Running

I have kind of, sort of, started running... I kind of, sort of, LIKE it.  This is a first for sure.  I only like running on a treadmill, with air condition (wuss), with my ipod blaring! SO my question is this?  What SONG makes you just want to run like a wild fire?  Today, I replayed Bruno Mars "You're Amazing..." about 5 times in a row.  I also like Fine Young Cannibals, "She Drives Me Crazy".Suggestions Please.

Don't Cry for ME Argentina!

I'm off to Argentina! No, don't cry for me.  A girl's trip at that, so I look forward to reporting.  I love to travel and I love to come home too, as it renews my soul and my love for my family.  I'll be back soon, Nan

Fishing

I have been fishing a lot lately- Literally and Figuratively.  I have learned that with my business, if you don't "fish" then you are certainly not going to catch anything.  What do I mean by this?  I have been"casting"my lines, in lots of different "waters".  It might be a pitch for an event in my store, and if one of these "bites", then you will be biting something GOOD. It might be taking on a new role like being in charge of PWAF Bird Dog Bash, which promises to be amazing for sure.  It might be spending an entire afternoon with a travel writer, which I did last week, as you might have seen me in your store.  Basically, if you don't cast, then you can't catch!  If you don't like what you "catch" then you can throw it back in, and start over.  I really love fishing and I look forward to doing a lot of it this coming weekend.  This time literally. Have a great week, Nan

I'm looking forward to a lot of fishing this summer...

Happy Monday and I hope y'all had a Happy Momday yesterday! I did, as I did absolutely nothing, except for what I wanted to do. A nap was involved. This week and next will be busy at the store, as we wind down the school year.  We sell lots of gift certificates for teachers this time of year, which they love by the way.  Also, personally it is busy on the home front, with the boy's end of the year school activities, baseball play-offs, and getting ready for camp.  Usually Summer at the Firefly slows down a clip, which is nice... It is a time of reflection, planning, and tackling projects that we don't have time for the rest of the year.  I am really excited about what is in the "works" currently.  I have made two great additions to Firefly in the last couple of weeks. One that you will visibly see is Mary Cameron.  She is a recent grad, in jewelry design from SCAD.  I knew the minute I saw a bracelet that she had made- a BACON cuff, that we were a good fit.  It was confirmed Sunday morning, when I went to retrieve my local eggs from the fridge at Firefly, and she had "DONE" the window, that I beamed with delight!  The second addition, is a behind the scenes GUY, that I am equally loving.  He is bridging all of my social media together and setting up a newsletter, that I hope y'all will ALL join as soon as it is ready!  Spring at Firefly was great for us, so I hope SUMMER will be more of the same, and I thank you, the customer, for coming in time and time again.  Have a great week, Nan

Friday at Firefly

Darling stationary that has been added to our website, under Southern Sampler.

Hello Everybody!  I hope everyone is feeling a little Spring in their step.  I know I am, as we have been wearing out our Front Porch with neighbors, children running rampant, and late night conversations. Our windows are flung open in the evenings and our cat, Radley loves hopping in and out, and making lots of "biscuits" in our bed.  Purrfect.  The store has had a great turn out in the trunk show(TWO MORE DAYS), especially in the little girl's clothing, as it really is super sweet. OUR jewelry SALE is going well too!  As promised, we are adding to it everyday, so stop by often.  Go HERE to see extensive photographs of THE Thomasville Wedding that is currently featured in Garden and Gun, and the OFFICIAL  stamp for my "styling" business, whether it be a dinner party, your house, store, WEDDING, birthday party! I am eager to design and execute all the details.   We have lots of fun projects in the works, that I can't wait to share with you.  WAHOO! Have a great weekend, Nan

TWO EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!

I think this skirt is so practical and can translate from work to fun!

Since we have the Kayce Hughes/ Pears &Bears Clothing here, we might as well start SELLING! So please come on in and we will be glad to help you.  Here are a few of my favorite pieces.  This special Event ends Saturday.  I will order on Monday, and probably will have all the clothes ready for pick up on Wednesday or Thursday.

I love the detail in the girl's clothing, old fashion and sweet.  You will not find any BLING HERE!

These Bubble Suits will just make your heart swoon.

ALRIGHT HERE IS THE SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT...

We are having a JEWELRY SALE.  We have a WHOLE CASE that is 50% off!  We have more jewelry than room in the case.  What does this mean?  You should CHECK it out ALMOST  daily, as we will be adding to it.  Seriously.  If you remember my last jewelry sale, many blue moons ago, then you know this is CRAZY GOOD NEWS! All SALES FINAL.  If we have TIME, unlike other SALE items, we will offer free wrapping. You will probably have to come back though, because we will not  stop "selling" to start "wrapping". This is a GREAT opportunity to shop for Graduation, Mother's Day,  Birthday's, etc...

KAYCE HUGHES/ PEARS+ BEARS SPRING 2012 TRUNK SHOW!

Ruffle blouse $74., Anchor skirt $96.

Green Dress $142.

Sophie Dress $62.00

John- John $50.

Knit Anchor Dress $40.

I like clothes, but I don't love clothes. They are tricky and I loathe trying them on. As a buyer, you also have to buy 6 months out...It is not my gig, as I love too many other things like antiques, jewelry, home accessories, and  children's items.   Well, I think I found the perfect Clothing Line for FIREFLY and I am so excited about it! It is easy, great-looking, and affordable.  The samples will arrive on the week of  April 23rd and leave a few days later, with  two hundred classic pieces for girl's, boy's, and women to choose from.  I think the price point is great and we will get the orders almost instantly, a couple of days! How easy is that? I think I have found the perfect fit for Firefly.  Please stop by and I think you will agree, Nan

KAYCE HUGHES/PEARS+BEARS 

SPRING 2012 TRUNK SHOW

Starting Thursday, April 26th 10am-5:30pm

Friday, April 27th 10am-5:30pm

Saturday, April 28th 10am- 5:30pm

Girl's sizes newborn to 14, Boys newborn to 8, and Women's 0-14.

What a weekend...

close up of blown out eggs and custom decals, and napkins.

My Dining Table, Easter 2012

I hope y'all had a festive, fun weekend!  I'm tired, as we have been crazy busy in all arenas...  However, that is the way I like it, as it is all GOOD.  Best, Nan

Just hoppin' to say, a week from today...

You don't want to miss out on the Easter Bunny's Macarons, as we are still taking orders for a box of 6 or a box of 12.  Delivery will be a week from today at Firefly.  Need more information, go here.

Have a great weekend, Nan