Inside The Shop

Last year I bought a great coffee mug when we stayed at a Bed & Breakfast in Wisconsin.  I have never used it.  This morning I saw it and thought, perfect for Coco's.  Do not want to drink my coffee out of paper cups.  The Angel Inn was right on a beautiful lake.  We sat in the morning drinking coffee and having our breakfast looking at the calm water.  I filled my mug this morning and sat down to Coco's.  Looked at the window and knew I needed to count my blessings.  This is what I look at from inside.  The depot is right across the road.  I look out on small town America.  I am very proud to be a part of it.
Arizona I posted the picture for you.  I know you like to imagine me happily reading in my shop between customers.  When I do this is what I can look up and see.  Not a bad way to live!
Today was a very good day.  Only half over but it has been perfect.  I love it when friends and family come to Coco's for the first time.  It is the most fun when the friends who were a part of my life when I was unhappy and dreaming about a shop come in.  They are so happy to share in my joy.  Today one of my favorite couples came in with two vans full of family to see my shop.  It was wonderful chaos while they were here.  Their daughter said it was not a candy store, it was a cutie store.  Love that.  It is such a boost to hear friend's enthusiasm.  Easy to forget when I get caught up in the worry about money.
I had a family from town in the shop today that were first time visitors.  They complimented me on how adorable the shop is.  They also thanked me for opening the shop.  A few times they said, I cannot believe this is in our town.  Well our town deserves many more nice shops.  I hope people feel brave after seeing what I have accomplished.  It would be wonderful to have more unique shops.  Draw people here to do shopping.
The gift items I ordered are a hit.  People are buying them like crazy.  Some people are already buying for Christmas.  Going to need to reorder! 
It has been such a sweet day.  Not even over yet!