I am a sook!

Lovely 'last day' blooms from Picturesque Hair xx

It’s been a funny time since we closed our little store in Mona Vale… I never realized how much I would miss it. But, it has been a part of me, part of our family really, for such a long time, it was never going to be a simple transition.

I thought, on the last day, that we would be fairly quiet. Most of our regulars had already been in throughout the month, and I had my two wonderful staff members Aerlie and Vivienne in to help with the ‘packing up’. I also thought that there would definitely be some tears.

In fact though, it was the opposite! 

We had one of the busiest days ever! 

So many regular customers, friends and locals visited us. It was quite overwhelming. Such a great way to end an era of Plie in Mona Vale, we closed on such a high! And I didn’t shed a single tear... I was too busy for that.

Last day celebrations!

The next morning felt a little different though. Heading back to our mostly empty store to pack it all up and take away what little ‘Plie-ness’ was left.

I sat on the floor packing shoes and thought about all the memories created in that one little space. It sounds so soppy and nostalgic, but it’s really true. Creating the store, waiting for the first lot of customers, our first and slightly clueless ‘back to dance’, dealing with morning sickness through unpacking boxes upon boxes of stock. Our kids playing in the store room, renovations, late nights, and lots and lots of laughs.

It was then I shed quite a few tears.

We made plenty of mistakes along the way… ordered too much, didn’t order enough etc etc But, then we got into the swing of things and enjoyed the rewards from creating such a great little store.

I am grateful for all our relationships we have formed with customers, with dance teachers, with stockists, and other local business. All of which will hopefully continue in the future with our online store.

Relaxing with the kids after a massive closing weekend

But, what I am most grateful for is the whole experience, starting something from nothing, ending up with something great, something I am so proud of, and doing it all (well most of it) with my two beautiful Sisters. 

For now, I am enjoying my break and some extra time with my kids. But, stay tuned. You cant get rid of me that easily… Our online store will be opening next month. And I am really excited about it, its looking GREAT! 

And, just so you know. It's been a few weeks now, but I still cant drive past the empty store, without a little lump forming in my throat. What a sook! xx