Well the time has come where the economy and health won out. It has been a journey with lots of ups and downs but with my passion for design I just continued to forge forward.. until this month. Without warning I began having some health issues and I believe most of it is related to stress/anxiety and also a bad economy.

I have been for sometime watching many small town business closing up around here, thinking and hoping I could hang on but it just isn’t happening. The decision to close the shop was made last week and my last day is December 11th, 2009.

My dream came true and for the most part was fulfilled and but my journey is cut short.

I can’t thank all my customers enough.. You stood behind me 100%. That is the hardest thing for me as I close my doors….Each and every one of you.

I am taking a cooler home and then will be taking some time off to get myself back in good shape… with my health and emotionally, spend some quality time with my husband and family. And those of you who know me… I will always dabble in flowers as it is a passion of mine so don’t forget me….

So long to ALL !! TwistedVine Floral & Gifts

Hello to all, I know my Thanksgiving greeting to you is a few days late. But there has been alot happening here. I do hope that you enjoyed your day and dinner with Family and Friends. It’s already December and before you know it, the Christmas Holidays will be upon us. Man where does all the time fly.

Any way hope this finds everyone in good health and your belly’s full..

ABATE’s Toys for Tot and Food drive is just around the corner. Every year this great motorcycle group from Lewis County has this huge event to help the local people in the community get through the holidays.. As we all know that life has been a little tough financially for some and what a way to give to others.

ABATE has a great motorcycle parade through town, along with the toy and food drive. There’s pictures for the kids with Santa Claus, this year they are having a cake walk, followed by a nice dinner and auction that ends with a great band and lots of dancing and visiting.

What this group does for the community is totally awesome. So this year I wanted to do something for their auction and instead of it being a Christmas theme .. I wanted it to be something that they could hang all year long. Check out the picture of the wreath I chose to do. I went to the Harley shop in Olympia and got a few items along with some of the gift items I carried at the shop and put it together. There is still some touch ups to do before it is complete.. But it most definitely is original. I am hoping that it will bring in good money for a cause that is well worth it. I will let you know SMILE

Please let me know if my blog and website is bringing to each and everyone of you what I am hoping for. We welcome positive and constructive comments.

Until I write again. Have a great day..

As you can see Halloween came through like a gust of wind. Not alot goes on in the shop for Halloween but will say that the town had a little parade. Not for the people but for everyone’s pets. They had a Pet Halloween Parade. Some of the dogs were dressed to the hilt, like this little girl and her standard poodle all decked out like Pumpkins.

Even Mo while laying at home thought maybe I should buff up a little and put on a show for everyone at this parade. This dog really strutted his stuff in his dinosaur costume. but seriously that isn’t our dog MO , He is a friends dog. (But wow if it wasn’t for the size- their coloring and marking are pretty much close.. Oh yeah.. MO he stayed home and played with his giant ball in the warmth of his house.

Finally, I had a day to just play. We drove around loop to Mt Rainier and what a beautiful day it was. Relaxing and very much enjoyable. We took a picnic lunch and yes Camo’ (MO) tagged along with us. When we stopped to eat we decided that down the road maybe Mo needed to take a break, so him and I went for a little walk…. It was great time.. and what a beautiful site the mountain was!

Logan Grove and I as he was given his candy bar bouquet that he won from FunTime Festival Drawing here at TwistedVine. Took a while to get it to him but most definitely well worth it…

Well we made it through the summer and now school is just about upon us. I have been busy with weddings which has been awesome, and got me through the slow time of the flower business.

Flowers being seasonal for the most part, I am looking forward to this coming up fall winter and spring.

School will be back in session as of Sept 8. We are looking forward to this year. The shop is in the process of bringing in new items to show the Tiger Pride that we believe is very important in our community.

Katie’s Candies which is made locally in Chehalis will be offered soon here at the shop which will offering our customers different types of chocolates, Chocolate Suckers designed for special occasions and many other items for the holidays too.

Weather in Napavine/Chehalis WA is just way to hot for us people out here! Yikes isn’t this AZ weather temperatures…..

Cheese Day is just about here. I will be going to Toledo and the first thing I’ll be doing is picking out TwistedVine’s Best Selected Car of the 2009 Car Show in Toledo.

So keep eye out for the picture.. and story about the day at Cheese Day coming soon!

Also this weekend is the STP Bike Run. (Seattle to Portland) We wish everyone including BOB STEPHENS good and safe ride..

Finally, July 17,18,19th is Napavine’s Funtime Festival and that is usually a hoot to celebrate..So with saying that… Have a great weekend and hopefully the sun will bless us..

Enjoy!
Sharon