July 2021 Blog ~ Perspective
Last Saturday was a very rainy day here in our Evilena’s Red Dresser neighborhood! It also happened to be the day of our Garden Walk. Weeks of planning and preparation went into this very special benefit event. Our goal was (and still is) to raise $20,000 to give to Ms. Pearl’s Good News Daycare & Coffee House in Chicago. This is a vibrant organization in the heart of one of Chicago’s most impoverished neighborhoods. We had the privilege of visiting the Good News Daycare a few weeks ago, and our hearts were deeply touched and stirred to support this exciting...
A Place of Grace ~ featuring Dawn, Evilena's Store Manager
Welcome to Spring, friends! We hope you are enjoying these days of sunshine and blossoms and warmer temperatures! This month in our Evilena’s blog we are going to introduce you to one of our sun-shiniest employees, Dawn! Dawn is our store manager, or, in her own words, “Jan’s sidekick.” You can catch her doing a little bit of everything around Evilena’s. She will often share new arrivals with you on our daily 1:30 FB Live videos. Dawn is a creative soul who enjoys designing, merchandising, and helping others, and she is simply a delightful and friendly presence around the...
Lovely Leftovers
Speaking of 2021…
Have you heard the phrase “New Year, New You”? It’s a catchy little quip that is meant to inspire new goals, resolutions, and lots of do-better ideas. It even sounds encouraging and uplifting. Hooray for uplifting words!
The Attitude of Gratitude
As we flip our calendar over to November, we are carried into the lovely season of cozy sweaters, stuffed turkeys, tall boots, and Thanksgiving!
The frosty mornings and crisp Fall evenings usher in a reflective appreciation for all of the good things that we possess in life. Store shelves are lined with home decor proclaiming “Thankful”, “Grateful”, “Blessed”, and social media launches 30 Days of Gratitude challenges.
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