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Sweet Clover’s Opening Weekend

June 24, 2013 by Cassie 69 Comments

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Happy Monday, folks!  Well, the first Sweet Clover barn sale weekend has come and gone… I am tired!  It was an amazing, busy weekend, and we were surrounded by the love and support of the community.  Friday morning, I headed over to the barn with my kids in tow.  I was not actually “working” that day, but I couldn’t stand not being there for the opening day!  Sarah was also ot working that day, but came with her kids, too.  I made sure to dress in something other than painting clothes or yoga pants, and even accessorized for the big day…

The kids and I made our way out of the house, and on my way out I noticed a card with my name on it.  My sweet husband had left it for me to wish me luck and tell me how proud he is of me.  I know in my heart he is, but it’s so nice to have those words written down on a day I needed it!
As I drove over, I felt nervous and slightly nauseous, and then I started to get teary eyed as I realized that what I was feeling was an overwhelming sense of joy.  I was so proud when I pulled up to the driveway and saw our signs.

Sawyer read the sign and said “Sweet Clover???  You named it Sweet Clover?”  I replied, “Yes, we did.  Do you like it?”  And his response… “Sweet Clover!  Sweet Clover!  It’s awesome!”  My little man was proud of me.  So proud, in fact, that he told a customer, “My mom is the boss.”  That made me laugh!

The morning was abuzz with excitement, and furniture moving out, and people soaking in our new DIY area.

here is a peek into our “Styled By You Cottage” full of Chalk Paint, waxes, brushes, artisan enhancements, stencils and more.  And of course, Benji, one of the farm pups was honorary greeter that day… making sure the customers were happy. 🙂

We moved out furniture…

Sarah’s kids and my kids played and tried not to cause too much trouble….  (By the way, take note of the shirt Sawyer is wearing.  Chris dressed him in that just for me!)

We moved more furniture…

and more….

And we had a fabulous candy buffet from It’s Real Sweet there celebrating the 4th of July!

We had some awesome friends drop in over the weekend, too.  Here I am chatting with the talented team of Karen and Amy.  Amy owns an awesome shop in downtown Frederick called Salvaged.  She has amazing furniture and home decor!  And she even bought that china hutch above from us for her own home! (Please ignore the crazed look on my face as I tried to look natural…. naturally I guess I look crazed!).  Amy and Karen were a pleasure to chat with and I learned that Amy is practically my neighbor.  I may start showing up at her door with coffee or ice cream or wine. 🙂

We also had a nice surprise visit from Dalis and Krista of Chirp.  These ladies are the sweetest!  They showed up with a beautiful bouquet of blue hydrangeas for us and wished us luck and complimented us on the fresh new look!

I was also thrilled to see clients from my old home area who visited just for the occasion!  After the morning rush, Sarah and I treated our kids to lunch at lunchbox on Carroll Creek, and I rewarded mine with a trip to the library, too!

Friday night the family played UNO while I relaxed, recovered, and just hung out!

Saturday I didn’t work at Sweet Clover, but Sarah told me we were swamped!!!  (My mom, who had not yet been at all, made her maiden voyage and took the kids with her, too!   Thanks, Mom, for supporting us!)  I stayed home to clean so I could get ready to host a vendor potluck meeting at my home that night.  When Sarah arrived, she brought me this adorable coffee pot filled with clover that one of my friends had brought to the barn for me!  Thank you so much, Shawn!  They are on the center of my dining table and look beautiful!

Sunday was my official day to work at the barn.  I decided to play with my hair as I need to braid it somehow for my brother’s wedding.  I thought I’d give it a trial run and french braided the two sides and met in the back with an adorable navy elastic with a tear drop sparkly bead from Hip Junky, one of our amazing artisan vendors.  It’s hard to make out the tear drop bead, but I just loved the little  hint of sparkle!

Yesterday while I worked, one of my friends and a colleague who is a vendor at Chartreuse and Co, Christine of Sally, Ry and Lala, surprised me with a visit!  She also happened to see a pillow at Chartreuse that a co-vendor of hers had and had to get it for me!  What a lovely surprise!!!! Do you see what the pillow says?  Sweet Clover!

As soon as I got home, I placed it in the guest bedroom for a nice pop of color!

Another awesome surprise was having Karen, AKA the Graphics Fairy, show up Sunday to do some shopping!  I recognized her right away, even though we had not met before.  I introduced myself and tried not to make a fool of myself because I was so honored to have her shopping with us!  She had heard about Sweet Clover from Jessica at Dear Emmeline.  Thank you, Jessica!  And since I was trying to be really cool, I don’t have a picture of Karen shopping. 🙂

So, all in all, it was an amazing weekend!  The love and support of friends, family, and the community was overwhelming!  We have lots of ideas spinning around and look forward to some more positive changes in the Sweet Clover future!

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  1. Julia Konya says

    June 24, 2013 at 10:51 am

    I’m so beyond happy for your success. What an amazing weekend.
    But I do have to ask, what the heck is up with your area. How come there is so much amazing talent living around you (you included)?

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  2. Storywood Designs says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:11 am

    Congrats Cassie! That is awesome – so happy that the weekend was a success.

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  3. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Congrats! For an successful opening

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  4. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:37 am

    Not surprised that it was a success! The vibe is so fresh and young–congratulations to you! (Wish I was closer so I could be a vendor.)

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  5. Catherine says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Sounds fantastic Cassie _ I’m so glad it went well, you deserve it!

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  6. Jo Coastal Home Love says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:48 am

    Wow how wonderful Cassie 🙂
    Such a beautiful feeling when your kids are proud of you! I love the name too. Jo 🙂

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  7. Andrea says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:53 am

    So glad it was great opening weekend! It’s awesome to see you so excited and living out your dream. You go girl!

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  8. Andrea says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:53 am

    So glad it was great opening weekend! It’s awesome to see you so excited and living out your dream. You go girl!

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  9. Our Pinteresting Family says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Looks like it was a successful weekend, Cassie! I”m so glad you had beautiful weather to accompany it. I’m looking forward to checking out Sweet Clover soon. 🙂

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  10. The Far Fifty says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    SO, so happy for you!!!!! it looks like so much fun!

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  11. pam {simple details} says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    Congrats, Cassie!! Your determination and passion are unmatched, it’s a joy to see it all come together because of it! And that pillow ~ how awesome!!

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  12. Cathy Wall says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Congrats Cassie, sounds like a stunning success! A great start to a new venture!

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  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    I am absolutely thrilled for you!!!

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  14. Terri says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    It all sounds so exciting…congrats!!

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  15. Katie says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    So glad you guys had a successful opening weekend!! How lucky to have such supportive family and friends! Congrats girl! You guys earned it!!

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  16. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    It all looks wonderful, I hope you continue to enjoy your new business and grow with it!

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  17. Dana Frieling says

    June 24, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    I’m proud of you too, sweet friend! Blessings over your continued business ventures.

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  18. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!
    So thrilled for you!
    There is so much more success for the future!

    Reply
  19. cindy the cottage chick says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    So proud of you Cassie! I love that you’re going after your dreams 🙂 I think you’ll be successful in anything you do !

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  20. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    You are torturing me with these Sweet Clover pics! I think I need to make a roadtrip and come visit you there!! So glad it was a smashing success!!

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  21. Anne says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Congratulations Cassie! Very happy for you!
    Anne Dees

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  22. The Painted Drawer says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    So happy for you! What an amazing opening weekend! Congrats!

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  23. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Congrats!!! I knew it would be a smashing success, Cassie! So proud of you and FOR you! Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
    xo Heidi

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  24. Artsy VaVa says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    Congratulations! I wish I lived close enough to come shop at the barn!!!

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  25. Bliss says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    You and Sarah are the new celebrities. The Sweet Clover gals.

    Bliss

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  26. [email protected] says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Yeah! I am so proud of you! Living a dream come true! So glad that is was a success! So good to see all of that hard work paying off! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  27. Dear Emmeline says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    So sad I wasn’t able to make it for your opening sale. Looks like it was an amazing weekend! So glad Karen was able to stop by! Hopefully we can make it to the next one. 🙂

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  28. Dear Emmeline says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    p.s. How fun is that Sweet Clover pillow!

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  29. [email protected] says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    This is all so amazing Cassie! I love watching it all come together. I think one of these days I may have to plan a trip out to your part of the world 🙂 xo Kristin

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  30. Rita says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    That is so fun and exciting!! I’m so happy for your successful weekend. Congrats, you deserve it 😉

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  31. Jane Craske says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    So fantastic! Really thrilled to see the place buzzing.

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  32. Jesse Bodine says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Congratulations on your awesome & successful opening! You deserve it and it looks like your shop is full of amazing talented vendors! So fun!

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  33. Vintage Prairie Style says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    so proud of you cassie. sounds like a great weekend!
    keya

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  34. Alison @ Rubylicious Bespoke says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    Sounds like an amazing opening weekend, you should be proud as Sawyer! The place looks great, wish I was closer to come and have a look too. Enjoy x

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  35. Sara Hall says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    Congrats on a great “opening” weekend! I can’t wait to come visit! Hopefully I can make that happen in July!

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  36. Kelly says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    AHHH!! Congratulations! I was so excited reading about everything. SO COOL to see all your efforts come together like that!

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  37. The Bold Abode says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Congratulations, my friend! I’m so happy that your opening was the success I knew it would be!

    Here’s to a future filled with blessings and hard work and lots of success.

    Booyah, baby!

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  38. Kristin @ The Southern Summer says

    June 24, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    I came and bought some great items! So happy for you guys. I wanted to let you know that I thought what you have done with the barn is a BIG STEP UP from what it was before. A great mix of furniture and decor so everyone can leave with something! Congrats and I can’t wait to come by for July!

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  39. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    June 24, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    Looks awesome!! what a fun weekend. Everything looked great and it must have been a blast meeting some fun new friends.
    You know I would show up in a heartbeat, with paint brush in hand, to help with your laundry room! 😉

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  40. Alexa says

    June 24, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Oh my gosh that is great news! Congrats on the opening!

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  41. Gretchen says

    June 24, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    congratulations!! sounds like it went really well :). Love that little pillow–so cute!

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  42. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    So happy that your launch was a hit! Your hard work definitely paid off and your store is beautiful! Now, take a day off! (Somehow I know you won’t 🙂

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  43. Ali Richardson says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    Awesomeness! This all sounds great! SO happy you had a wonderful first weekend 🙂 Love you friend! XOXO
    ps – that pillow looks great on MY bed!

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  44. [email protected] says

    June 24, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    I can just tell by the pictures that you are in your element! Confident and happy! I love it…so happy for you!

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  45. 17 Perth says

    June 24, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Amazing Cassie! Truly, truly amazing!! I am so happy for you and so glad everything went so well!! I know it must feel so good that all your hard work and patience has paid off!! Your place is amazing–and if I ever get in the area..I better bring our truck.lol.
    P.S. I love the braid!

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  46. Allison says

    June 24, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    So happy for you Cassie and you are glowing in your photos! So fun to watch your dream unfold and you have worked so hard for it. You deserve all of this happiness and success. The note from Chris….so special and a wonderful way to kick off your day. The barn looks terrific!

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  47. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    June 24, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Congrats my friend! I knew it would be a great success!

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  48. Erin @ His and Hers says

    June 24, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    This is so cool–congrats on a successful opening weekend! I’m glad you were swamped! 🙂

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  49. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    June 24, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    So glad your opening was a success Cassie! The place looked awesome in all your photos.

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  50. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    June 24, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    Oh man, you deserve a NAP!!! Sounds like such a busy but fun weekend. So happy that your first sale was a huge success…here’s to many more trips of carrying furniture out to customer’s cars.

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  51. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    June 24, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    oh Cassie- I am so happy for you, that it was a roaring success. well done xx

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  52. Anna See says

    June 25, 2013 at 12:02 am

    This is so great, Cassie! Well done!

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  53. Renee says

    June 25, 2013 at 12:05 am

    What a great weekend! So happy for you!! Lacrosse will be done in mid-July so I may venture up the next time you are open.

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  54. Tiffany says

    June 25, 2013 at 1:17 am

    Yay! Glad it went so well! You look really pretty all dressed up:)

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  55. Twice Nice says

    June 25, 2013 at 2:06 am

    I am so, so happy for you! Congrats on a fantastic opening weekend!

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  56. Eclectically Vintage says

    June 25, 2013 at 2:57 am

    Sweet! I mean Sweet Clover! Love the name – love the fabulous pieces – wish I could shop there!

    I had my neighbor come 3 times recently to braid my girls hair – I need to learn! You seem to have gotten the hang!
    Kelly

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  57. buildingthisnest says

    June 25, 2013 at 3:03 am

    Congrats on your opening! From the pictures you shared of the barn, it looks like a really beautiful space with amazing pieces for sale. I so wish I lived near there and could come and shop there! You must be so happy and excited to have something like this coming together. How lucky you are to be doing something that you truly love 🙂

    Steph

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  58. Chrissie says

    June 25, 2013 at 3:57 am

    Congratulations Cassie! I’m so glad Sweet Clover was such a success!

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  59. [email protected] says

    June 25, 2013 at 4:16 am

    So happy for you! Congrats!

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  60. Restyled Vintage says

    June 25, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Glad the weekend went so well for you Cassie, here’s to many more!

    I did laugh about Sawyer telling people you were the boss, how cute is that!

    xx Karen

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  61. Courtney says

    June 25, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    oh fantastic!! you look so adorable and i think you’d make an awesome ‘boss’ 😉
    i’m so happy for you and i know sweet clover will go from strength to strength!! wishing you every success! xx

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  62. Good Time Charlie says

    June 25, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    I got a little Verclempt reading the post! SOOO Happy for you!!!!! It looks like it was a smashing success, and how sweet was the note from Chris? That is the best, those hand written notes of encouragement from a loving spouse. Love that pillow too, what a sweet surprise. Love the braid, I used to have enough hair to braid! Have a great day friend 🙂

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  63. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    June 25, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    What an awesome opening weekend! It looks so amazing in there. I so wish we lived closer! I bet you’re relieved to have that first weekend behind you 🙂

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  64. Michelle Scheibe says

    June 25, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Congrats lady! I’m glad to hear the first weekend was a success!

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  65. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    June 26, 2013 at 3:45 am

    So so proud and happy for you!! What an awesome success! I wish I lived close enough to come shop there! And how sweet of your hub to leave a card for you – got me all teary eyed over here!

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  66. Gail Wilson says

    June 27, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    woohoo! What a crazy couple of days! Maybe someday, I’ll make my way to your neck of the woods.

    how fun that you recognized Karen. 😉 Not sure I would recognize anyone, cause I would be in such a state!

    wishing you the best!
    gail

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  67. Miss Charming says

    June 27, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    So glad everything turned out so well for you at the barn sale! Someday I would like to make it up to Sweet Clover to visit (and shop!)

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  68. [email protected] says

    June 28, 2013 at 12:26 am

    Congratulations Cassie!!! 🙂
    I am very happy for you! 🙂
    and I’m very happy it was successful, wishing more success!
    love the braid too! 🙂

    Reply
  69. sarah m. dorsey says

    June 29, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Congrats!! Looks like such a great opening weekend!! 🙂

    Reply

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