Marriage is like looking in a Mirror

So, I was thinking....

Marriage is difficult.  Anyone who says otherwise is flat out lying!  I have been married for 27 years and I can honestly say that I am truly happily married but I also know that my spouse and I have worked very hard at it. While we are very lucky to have found each other, that is not enough. We work hard and we are rewarded!   

I look at marriage like this....

Marriage is like looking in a mirror.  Most of the time you are content with what you see.  Some times, you think "damn, I look great" and sometimes you want to throw the mirror across the room.  Thankfully, if you work hard (and love deeply), the contentment and greatness come far more often than a potentionally cracked mirror!  

Someday, I will tell you my love story,  but for now...all my best, Bonnie

So I was thinking...

How did I get in to this business? Customers ask me all the time and I never have a great answer. I truly believe that I was just meant to do this. That is not an explanation for how it happened but for some reason it just makes sense to me.

I love my days at the shop. I love them even more now that I have my new space. I knew the moment I walked in to check it out, that I belonged there. More importantly, my gowns belonged there. They could be shown in a way that would make brides enjoy looking at them. I hope this to be true. 

I have been told that my shop is "homey". One lovely woman thought that by telling me this, she would offend me. She thought the word "homey" sounded wrong but it sounded just right to me! I love to be in my "homey" shop and to welcome each and every bride who walks through the door. I love to hear their stories. I always ask about their venues, time of year and expectations. I, of course, do this to help me sell them a gown. But, quite honestly, I enjoy hearing all the incredible plans that go in to each persons special day. I want to be part of it. I have often said that "I want to be the hero". I know this sounds silly but finding them a gown, or at least having it available to them in my shop, makes me feel special. 

So, I still have no great explanation for how I got in to this business. I am just so grateful that I did! I will continue to write my thoughts here for I am blessed to meet some incredible people who are not just brides. I will tell you stories that I am told (with permission) and share with you my thoughts on marriage, friendship and family. I have become somewhat of an expert. (at least in my own mind). 

All my best, 
Bonnie