Y’all are the reason we exist. Let me tell you: you’ve been a blast.

What a first week it’s been at Jonquies!

When customers ask about toulle, I explain it’s just like ribbon, only more forgiving. And maybe there’s a lesson in that: the start of something new doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be wrapped with intention and a little bit of grace.

I’ve had a special guest popping into the store lately that you maye have run into - my sister!

There’s nothing quite like Market to remind you why you’re doing this - to bring back that creative spark and get excited about what’s coming.

You can follow the rules, double-check the fine print, pay every fee - and still feel like you’re doing something wrong. The rules don’t always come printed. You’ve missed a secret step somewhere. Suddenly you’re opening 2 weeks later than you hoped with still a mountain to climb to get there.

If you’re not from Georgia, let me explain: summer here isn’t just hot - it’s a full-body experience. The kind of heat that feels like you’re being wrapped in a damp wool blanket while standing inside someone’s exhale. Add in a little paint, a few heavy furniture pieces, and exactly zero breeze, and you’ve got yourself a wellness retreat for the slightly unhinged.

We’re in that phase where Jonquies is still part paint fumes, part product chaos - and it takes more than one set of hands to keep it moving forward. While I’m handling the bulk of the day-to-day (and every decision from lightbulbs to logistics), his after-hours help has made a big difference.

The week we took possession of the space, my husband and I both came down with truly glorious colds. We powered through with tissues in one hand and a lease in the other, because apparently nothing says "small business ownership" like trying to interpret municipal rules and CAM clauses while coughing up a lung.

While we’ve been gearing up for the launch of Jonquies, another chapter has quietly and suddenly come to a pause. My parents’ store, the one I begrudgingly grew up in, has closed unexpectedly due to a leasing issue.