New Beginnings, Infinite Thank Yous

Peridot has been my second home for more then the past two years. I've scene employees and customers come and go, style after style come in and out and the space inside mold into just about every display arrangement possible. Peridot's success continues to grow, as do I. It's hard but at the same time exciting to write that we are parting ways. No worries! The great "one-stop-shopping" neighborhood boutique is staying put with a great new staff to assist your fashion needs. I however, am moving on but not far. Queen Anne has always been my home; I've lived and worked in Queen Anne ever since I moved to Seattle 6 years ago. You can be sure to find me just up the hill. My plans to move on include exploring the local fashion industry. Always drawn to the aesthetics of and in life; I take pride in knowing that other woman appreciate me bringing this sense to their fashion ventures. Creative organic textures, shapes, colors, proportions, symmetry. It's appropriate that I've come to this point on my journey. Supporting, promoting, purchasing, living and breathing sustainable fashion and art in my community is my ultimate passion and goal! It's the journey and the process that I love. It's the lifestyle that I want to promote. I'm happy to take action amidst the beauty of it all.

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infinite thank yous

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Peridot Customers
It has been wonderful greeting and meeting all of the lovely faces that walk into Peridot on a daily basis, weather it's because you need that something stylish/chic for the next event or subtle/sexy for an evening with mr. charming, planning a trip to Hawaii or Whistler or because you need a destination away from the office. Always know, YOU are the most gratifying part of the Peridot world. I've been fortunate to form friendships that started with the "super cute dress in the window." Fashion and Friends, what more could a girl ask for?

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Special Thanks!
To Jon, I love you!
To Liza, you are truly a lovely person. Everyone should have a friendly fortune cookie like you in life.
To Darnell, How much does my fun meter spike when I run into to you out and about on the local fashion beat? You really know how to throw a party!
To Miss Carrie, your creativity and craft are an inspiration! I feel I've met a true artist and here's to your future!
To Samia, here's to small worlds and our special place in them!
To Mellissa, from one Taurus to another. I'll run with you anywhere!

To Balou & Miss Erika, there is nothing quite like sharing a closet with a sister or a niece, I'm lucky enough to share with both.

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Last but not least to Minh, Nhung and Tweety

..the successful entrepreneurs that you are. You make quite the team. That is the most amazing aspect about you and I totally respect all three of you for that. Thank you for all of the opportunities to be creative. Dylan will always remember how happy he was to be able to come to work with his mommy. He says, "bow wow!" Until we cross paths again, just knowing that we're not far away makes my world brighter. I will cherish all of the memories.

Yes. This is the end of the Peridot blog and Peridot's local designer shows...... At least for now :)

In the spirit of Heidi Klumm,

auf wiedersehen!

-drea