The Tale of the Empty Suitcase

Last weekend at the Studio Shop a couple travelled all the way from Portland, Oregon, just to see us! We were so thrilled and honoured. And it's such a sweet story....

Meet Andy and Lisa. Andy's birthday gift to Lisa was a weekend trip to Vancouver and an "Empty Suitcase" to fill up with Cherry Velvet frocks. Can you imagine such a treat?

Customers Andy Beach and Lisa Weisman visiting the Cherry Velvet Studio

Lisa has a great laugh! And it was so lovely to watch her happy experience. She loved everything she tried on and was overjoyed with the fit and all the fun prints making it so hard to choose. These are the problems we all like to have: having so many choices of pretty dresses that fit!

The Paige Dress in Flower Power print was the first dress she tried and it was obvious that this dress lit Lisa up. She absolutely LOVED everything about this dress and it fit her like a glove but it was really the bright, vintage floral print that she connected to. 

Customer Lisa Weisman visiting the Cherry Velvet Studio

Next, Lisa tried on the Minerva Dress - Fantastic Beast, Unicorn print. This was a dress that she had on her list and was already excited to try on before she even got here. It didn't make it in her bag though. 

Lisa Weisman trying on a Cherry Velvet Minerva Dress called Fantastic Beasts

The final choices included: The Shelly Dress in Slate Gingham, Elizabeth dress in the Graceful Dead print, Norma in the Gamer Girl print as well as the Paige Dress in Flower Power print. After her fun afternoon of shopping Andy took Lisa out for her birthday dinner to Maenam for delicious Thai food. What a day!!

Lisa Weisman trying on a Cherry Velvet Paige Dress called Flower Power.

Lots of folks have a heck of a time finding the right birthday gifts for their partner. What to do? A gift card is nice but can feel a little impersonal and a trip is a great way to celebrate another turn around the sun but... our new friend Andy really nailed it in our books. We've told Andy that he needs to spread the word about his magnificent idea! Don't you wish your partner would gift this for your birthday! 

Barb Wilkins Lisa Weisman Diane Kennedy wearing Cherry Velvet dresses

Thank-you so much Lisa and Andy! We loved having you visit our shop! Hope to see you next year!

XOX Diane and Barb

 

2 thoughts on “The Tale of the Empty Suitcase

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Angela

How sweet and romantic! Andy is obviously one of the good ones. Hold on to that one Lisa there aren’t many like that anymore!

September 26, 2019 at 14:06pm
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Catherine

Where can I meet an Andy??

September 26, 2019 at 14:06pm

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