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Hello Gorgeous Friends, In October 2014,we opened the doors to Hello Gorgeous Boutique & Cafe in Chamblee,Georgia. Today,as I write this in October of 2025,I want to say THANK YOU,to each Gorgeous Friend,Community Member & Team Member who has helped along the way. As we enter our 11th year as a small independent business,I am so grateful and happy to be exploring new avenues and adventures for Hello Gorgeous Boutique. Here is a memory of where we began and where we are going.... While many things have changed...some things remain the same. We work to be a place where people feel welcomed,have some fun,and find a little joy along the way. We had a wonderful time in N.Ad ams at the Inside Out Living Room on October 3rd. Look forward to seeing you on Saturday,October 11th at the Makers on Main in N.Ad ams. You will also find us at HGBGA.com where we specialize in Cool Stuff Made by Nice People. Wishing each of you a fabulous week, -Kim

Hello Gorgeous Friend, On Friday,October 3,2025, we are so excited to be participating in the,"INSIDE OUT living room." "A cozy interactive pop-up experience." Join us from 5-9pm in North Adams,Massachusetts on Holden Street. This First Fridays event will feature Local Vendors & Creative Experiences, Seasonal Nibbles & Toasty Drinks. Good Tunes & Great Vibes. Presented by Savvy Hive & Rainy Day Coffee NA. Look forward to seeing you there! Best,Kim

September 15-21 is Thinking of You Week. The #thinkingofyouweekchallenge is to send 7 cards to 7 people in 7 days. Sending mail and hopefully receiving some mail is a beautiful idea. Connecting with each other thru cards and letters is an excellent mission. I recently read Lady Susan by Jane Austen and the whole story is told thru letters between the characters. It is a fascinating literary style. Here are 4 greeting card possibilities. 3 more coming (as soon as I figure out this blog layout:) Best,Kim By Colleen Harrington Studio By Lucy Loves Paper

For a shop that is called "Hello Gorgeous Boutique",it may sound obvious that I think greeting people is important. Things are very intense right now in the world. As the seasons are slowly shifting from summer to fall...I notice some things: Static Electricity at the grocery store. My skin is getting drier. Today I also noticed, people being kind. My neighbor across the street said hello. My next door neighbor waved at me from her car. A man in the grocery store smiled at me and navigated his grocery carriage-(cart/buggy)carefully in the aisle. A younger sibling found the soda his older sibling wanted. The cashier was welcoming,friendly,helpful,thoughtful and kind. So kind,that I was too surprised, and honestly,too emotional to let the manager know. (But I will) These seemingly small gestures are incredibly big and amazingly essential for a community to thrive. These small gestures also make a person feel seen and part of a community,which is surprisingly affirming. Thank you to each of these people in my community for their kindness today. I am so grateful for my time in Chamblee at the brick and mortar where I felt so much a part of the community. I am happy to say that I think I am beginning to feel part of this community in Massachusetts,and I am grateful. As the season changes from summer to fall,I hope we can be kind to the people in our communities. I think it will make a difference. Thank you for your support of my small business and for reading the blog. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, -Kim

Jane Austen wrote wonderful books that I read over and over again. I also watch various movie versions as well. Austen is well known for Elizabeth Bennet and Mr.Darcy of "Pride and Prejudice" and their complicated love story. Recently, I read 3 other Austen books;"Lady Susan", "The Watsons", and "Sanditon" These stories reminded me again of Austen's perceptive social commentary,imperfect characters, and her strong female protagonists. When I discovered Colleen Harrington's Austen inspired artwork, I knew I had to add the stickers,magnets,tea towel, and greeting cards to Hello Gorgeous. Harrington's artwork combined with a few of Austen's quotes is an excellent match. Enjoy a peek at these 3 examples. Discover the rest of her Austen inspired work as well as her Vintage style cards and Tudor inspired art/greeting cards at HGBGA.com Best, Kim

Placing orders late at night can be tricky. For example,many moons ago,I used to shop late at night for magnets. Why? Because it was the best time for me to concentrate. Bonus: the magnets made me laugh. So here you are,for your late night shopping & laughter,(a few of the new magnets by Ephemera.) $5.00 each & Free Nationwide Shipping. Thank you Gorgeous Friends, Best,Kim

I was singing this old ad to my grandchild today over breakfast. It is an oldie,but a goodie...can you finish this ad campaign? New arrivals are now on the website which draw their inspiration from pop culture,and yes,politics... Oddly,they are a bit of a relief. Cause humor. Humor is a relief. Laughter feels very good lately. I began re-watching Schitt's Creek tonight,and it made me laugh. Here are two of the new arrivals from Katie at Mango Illustrated in Charlotte, North Carolina, and an old favorite from Tay Ham of Wilmington,NC. I am beginning this new week with some laughter,and strength. I think this is a good combination. Keep going Gorgeous Friends. Best, Kim

One of the pros of having this small gift business is the way that certain items have the power to soothe me. I curate work by the "Nice People Who Make Cool Stuff." A bonus of this cool stuff is seeing it in my "warehouse/office" space whenever I like. Coincidentally, I have been noticing in my neighborhood; bunnies that hop silently on lawns,yards,and pretty much anywhere they like. They are quite stealthy, kinda like this bunny by Ash & Chess. The other wee critter is the "Whistlepig" or as it is more commonly known, Groundhog. They appear on neighbors lawns quietly eating grass and then popping up, as if to say,"What's Up?" like this card by Smudgeink. Here in The Berkshires, we are surrounded by mountains, forest, lakes & starry skies. Carrie of Snail Mail hand painted the "You Will Move Mountains" card. The above greeting card. " Care Instructions", by Kwohtations always reminds me to "Be gentle with yourself. For best results,feel things deeply." I wish you moments of peace and joy this summer. Be nice to yourself and each other. Best, Kim

On June 7,2025, I had a booth at the Berkshire Pride Festival in Pittsfield,Massachusetts. On June 20,2025, I had a booth at North Adams Pride Night. (North Adams,Mass) It was the first time, I had participated in a Pride Festival and it was (in a word) WONDERFUL. Both events had weather issues;rain and then wind. It was amazing how people's JOY moved past the weather. In Pittsfield,people marched in the Pride Parade and then arrived at The Pittsfield Common. The joyful energy was palpable. People may have been a little wet,but they were HAPPY. Happy to be amongst friends,family,allies,and community. The performers were excellent. The energy was fantastic. It was an incredible day. I had not been at a market in 6 years,and I felt so welcome,included,and yes,filled with JOY. Seeing people be so comfortable being themselves was a beautiful thing to see. To see people being nice to each other,smiling,singing,and dancing was fabulous. On June 20,at North Adams Pride Night,the wind was wild. The sky was blue,with white fluffy clouds,but the wind was a challenge. Everyone there was helpful,supportive and enthusiastic. From parking,unloading and setting up,there were volunteers to help. We were able to set up our booth, and figured out how to keep things from blowing out of the booth. As the evening progressed,people strolled and shopped. Once again,I was amazed at how happy people were. I was amazed at how much I was smiling. I saw a friend,Jesse,a candle maker,and writer walking by with his husband and their dog. I had only chatted with Jesse through Instagram for the last 4 years, and now we were able to meet in person. So much JOY! I am so grateful to every person who made these 2 Pride Events happen. In the middle of all the chaos in our world,there were 2 events filled with PRIDE & JOY. I still feel that happiness of community and it is a very good feeling. -Kim

Welcome to the lovely and heartfelt greeting cards and stickers by Carrie of Snail Mail. Carrie is 1 of the Nice People Who Make Cool Stuff. Carrie paints the greeting cards with acrylic paint. Her work expresses kindness and empathy in her stickers and greeting cards. 5% is donated back to organizations that show support to our refugee neighbors. Carrie is based in Rockville,Virginia. So happy that Carrie's work is now available at HGBGA.com Wishing Y'All a wonderful week. -Kim

Hello Gorgeous Friends, On June 7, from 11am-4pm in Pittsfield,Massachusetts, we will have our first Booth at the Berkshire Pride Festival! Since we closed our brick & mortar back in 2020, we have solely been online. Now-it is time to try something new! The Festival-Market Adventure. We will also be at North Adams Pride Night on June 20 from 5-9pm. Hope to see you there! If you cannot join in person, items will also be available at HGBGA.com Thank you Gorgeous Friends for your support of our small business adventures! Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Kim

About 25 years ago,I began watching the tv series,"Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Before I went in for a surgery about 17 years ago,I watched the whole series to feel stronger and braver. It worked. I recently began re-watching Buffy again. I thought it was time for me to feel brave again. Here are some simple ideas that stand out for me; In an episode when Buffy is battling Angelus, he says to her "What will you do? No friends, no weapons,no hope, 'What do you have?' Buffy closes her eyes,grabs the end of the sword, and says, "ME." (although I would probably never wield a sword,even with my eyes open,this moment resonated with me.) Buffy is the most confident in herself as "The Slayer." Even so,her friends, Willow,Xander, Cordelia, Oz and Giles always boost her effectiveness. Although this "Scooby Gang" has their ups and downs,they always find their way back together. It is together that they are stronger in their fight against evil. In her high school senior year at Sunnydale High School, Buffy is awarded a special award; first time given; it is a small embellished umbrella, with which Buffy is named "Class Protector." This made me cry. Although everyday we learn of outrageous events we must continue to work together to help our communities,neighbors and friends. In the final episode of the Buffy series,Willow figures out a magical way to share Buffy's Slayer power with girls around the world. It is an amazingly meaningful and powerful montage. We are indeed Stronger Together. Thank you & keep Going, Kim