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Sweet Clover’s Fresh Start Ribbon Cutting

January 20, 2016 by Cassie 36 Comments

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I just wanted to pop in today to share some photos of Sweet Clover‘s Fresh Start ribbon cutting ceremony from last Friday.  You all were so kind and supportive with your comments, emails, texts, so I wanted to share the excitement of the moment with you.  And I want to thank Kimberly Brooke Photography for capturing this morning for us… She is one of our talented vendors and offered to use my camera (which is not even the brand she is comfortable with!) and shoot some photos for us.  Because of that, she isn’t in any of the photos, but she was with us as well!

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We began the ceremony inside as it was pretty chilly outside, and Nan from the chamber spoke about our business, our recent changes, and read our mission statement to everyone.  We had a nice little crowd which made it all the more exciting!  There were a few certificates presented to us, one form the Frederick Chamber of Commerce, as well as one from BWI (the airport in Baltimore).  Nan mentioned that she thought this was sometimes an awkward certificate to give to some businesses, but in reading our press release on our website, she came across this section which represents exactly why BWI would present us with a certificate:

Although there are other monthly barn sales in the area, Sweet Clover hopes to offer something unique that will only enhance the entire Frederick community, and create a larger tourist draw to those seeking to get away from the city and shop in a charming rural setting.  Bustamante said, “Our goal is to feed the need for non-traditional home furnishings while working together to put Frederick on the map as a vintage lovers destination.”

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When the presentation of certificates was finished, Nan asked us to say a few words.  Sarah immediately looked at me and said, “This is all you!”  I am the extrovert of our partnership- imagine that!  I  don’t even remember what I said because I was caught off guard and not prepared… Good thing I will never win an Oscar!

We all headed outside, and we were offered the scissors as the ribbon was being set up… Sarah and I could not have made it through the last year without our talented, supportive, and funny team of vendors, so we asked everyone who was there from Sweet Clover to be a part of that moment with us, and to join us in photos and stand with us as we cut the ribbon.  (minus Kim who was behind the camera!)

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The above photo was just us posing with the scissors for a photo opp, of course, but then we got to do the real cutting!  The photo below shows some truly happy faces, doesn’t it?  It was an incredible moment to share with our team.

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After the ribbon was cut, I made my way through high fiving everyone… we did it!

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The entire weekend was one for the books!  We were ridiculously busy with a long line all day Saturday (I think the line finally stopped at 4 pm!), and the entire vibe of the place was elevated and happy.  At the close of business Sunday, Sarah and I cleaned up and headed home.  When I got home I sent Sarah the following text, “Aaaaaaaaand I am having wine again.  Because cheers to us!  We had a killer weekend, and we had fun!  This is the best time I have had at work in a while!”  And that, my friends, is the truth!  Where one chapter has a happy ending, a new chapter begins with an even happier start.

And now we have a lot of restocking, painting, and hunting to do to get ready for our next event.  If you are local, you can check it out here.

Thank you again to Kimberly Brooke Photography, and thank you to our Sweet Clover Team.  Check them all out below.

Antica Market

Cloher Collections

Distressed Vintage Furniture Co.

The Green Cottage

JMarsteller Designs

Leilouta

Made New by Kimberly Brooke

The Mill at Keymar

Reclaimed & Monrovia Dreams at Reclaimed

Repurposed & Refined

Restyled Treasures

The Shabby Chic Girl

So Long Status Quo

Story Design House

The Turquoise Bullet

Vintage Fresh Furnishings

Vintage Midcentury Frederick

 

 

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Comments

  1. Gretchen says

    January 20, 2016 at 8:10 am

    yay! Looks like a great day! And I think getting to use those giant scissors is probably a close second to winning an Oscar 😉

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:30 am

      haha! yes, i think it was!

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    January 20, 2016 at 8:48 am

    We did it! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:30 am

      boom!

      Reply
  3. Vel says

    January 20, 2016 at 8:52 am

    Sweet! congrats to all!

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:30 am

      thank you so much, vel!

      Reply
  4. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    January 20, 2016 at 9:25 am

    Congrats to an amazing new beginning

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:30 am

      thank you!

      Reply
  5. Emy says

    January 20, 2016 at 10:27 am

    The store looks great! I love the new set up. How can I put myself on the vendor wait list? I need a reason to hoard. 😉

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:30 am

      haha! thank you so much! just shoot us an email if you truly are interested at [email protected] and include links to fb page, website, and photos. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amy says

    January 20, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Congratulations! I hope to make the next sale! 🙂 Way to go and what a wonderful way to represent the community.

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:29 am

      thank you so much, amy!

      Reply
  7. Patty Day says

    January 20, 2016 at 10:52 am

    CONGRATULATIONS OVER AND OVER!!!
    xo
    Patty

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:29 am

      thank you so much, patty!

      Reply
  8. Jessica @ Petal + Ply says

    January 20, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Cheers to a wonderful weekend!

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:28 am

      it was! thank you for being part of it!

      Reply
  9. laura@duke manor farm says

    January 20, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    super excited for your accomplishments over at sweet clover! congrats

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:28 am

      thank you so much, laura!

      Reply
  10. Krystine www.KrystinEdwards.com/blog says

    January 20, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    This is so awesome! Congrats Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:28 am

      thank you!!!

      Reply
  11. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    January 20, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    Love seeing the joy and excitement on your faces! Congratulations, Cassie!!
    xo Heidi

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:27 am

      thank you, heidi!

      Reply
  12. sarah sofia knepp says

    January 20, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    Cassie, I am beyond thrilled and proud of you for all your success and especially this moment of Sweet Clover Barn opening! You’re so talented and have an eye for design! Can’t wait to share this with all my DC/MD friends! Wishing you all the success in 2016 and beyond! XOXO, Sarah

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:26 am

      thank you so much- i appreciate you sharing, too!!!! you are the best, sarah, and such an amazing cheerleader.

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  13. gail says

    January 20, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    woohoo! what a fun day! All good things ahead for Sweet Clover!

    ps I’ve been meaning to tell you that I love your new profile picture on the sidebar!

    gail

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:26 am

      thank you so much, gail!

      Reply
  14. Kirby says

    January 20, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I will get there this year, I promise!! Love that you’re making a fresh start with awesome people.

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:26 am

      no worries! we will be here when you do!!!!

      Reply
  15. JaneEllen says

    January 21, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    How fantastic for you all. Good luck in future on your new enterprise. Wish we lived close cause you can be sure I’d be at next sale. Love to go to sales like that, so much to pick from.
    Happy weekend

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:24 am

      thank you so much, jane ellen!

      Reply
  16. Cristina says

    January 21, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    Yaaay, I’m so happy for you and your team! You all did an excellent job. Sweet Clover was not only full of awesome stuff but also of excitement and happiness. Congratulations!

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:18 am

      thank you so much, cristina! we appreciate it and loved seeing you!

      Reply
  17. Barbara Ann says

    January 22, 2016 at 12:22 am

    Wonderful beginning and the new vendors who came in and worked so hard once the others decided to leave are so lucky.

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    • Cassie says

      January 23, 2016 at 9:18 am

      thank you so much, barbara anne! we are very happy!

      Reply
  18. Danielle says

    January 24, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Great photos, Cassie, wish you guys so much success this year xx

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    • Cassie says

      January 28, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      thank you so much, danielle!

      Reply

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