26

Yesterday was my brother Drew's 26th birthday.  Seems strange to think that I am 30 and he is 26.  Where does time truly go.  I don't know about you but when I think about him and think of the word brother I think wow he is really the only other person in the world that is most like me.  So I'm about 5 foot 1 inches tall... Drew on other hand is about 6 foot 1 inches tall.  People have said to me where did you come from... I obviously got the short gene!  Either way though we have the same eyes and glowing personality (lol) !  Happy Birthday Drew... I love you.

Here at this little quilt shop I have been working to get ready for our Holiday Open House next weekend!  Always something in the works and planning....

Happy Saturday!

Mrs. Kori Turner-Goodhart

You know that last few months have been a whirlwind.... and the last week seems even crazier. I don't have any good excuses why I haven't talked to you.  The true reason I was enjoying the whirlwind well because I only get/got to do this once. I know I have neglected this blog, shop, and to be honest some of you my loyal customers even friends... I'm back now though coming back down off cloud nine.  I really don't even know where to begin.  I think this post will just be the start of me getting back to the "normal" everyday things. No more wedding planning.  Believe it or not I have a little bit of the wedding blues.  My poor husband has caught me in the middle of water works (more than once)... I think he thinks that I am depressed that I married him... not really my Joshua I am so happy filled with joy that I married you.  I think that I have ran my self ragged for the last 6 months... and now the feeling of getting the Goodhart house together, working on my own designs, and getting back to all these crazy ideas in my head for the shop seems actually relaxing.  I am surrounded by piles of gifts, tables with red polka dot wrapping paper from the last of the wedding celebration... seems so bitter sweet.  October 10th through yesterday I would say were the best days of my life.  Zoe my best friend you said it best "the city and country mouse meet and who knew they had so much and common". She came for the whole week to help get ready without her October 20th would not be possible.  The newly engaged Debbie and Nick came and were amazingly huge support! Jillian my kindred spirit you always are there when I need you.  Abbie you are just always there... Love you!  Ian & Michelle I am so honored to call you brother and sister thank you for all your hard work at the reception hall.  Kaitlyn thank you for taking care of Abba Boo while we were away!   To my "Man of Honor" you stepped out of your comfort zone by standing on my side and wearing red shoes! I love you so much Drew I hope that I have shown you that it is always better to be different than just regular.  To Josh and I 's parents... wow you have gone over and above your call of duty. Anita and Larry the rehearsal dinner was breathtaking.  Larry the meat was killer!  Barb I know you stepped out of your box by making cookies and thanks for the behind the scene stuff.  Mom and Dad... you made the day exactly how I envisioned it when I was a little girl and better. I hope that I can be as strong, caring, and down right amazing like you when I am a parent.  Grandma Janet needs a shout out if it wasn't for her the bridal party gifts would not have gotten finished! I truly hope that you all loved the quilts as much as we loved giving them to you. I regret not having a camera when you all opened them.   I know I have a few to finish up! Yes, 21 quilts were given away to all the people near and dear to Josh and I.  There are so many people who truly made that day the best... you know who you are! 

If you are planning a wedding take a look at these people!  Please don't hesitate to call me and pick my brain I would love to share all my sources!

Our AWESOME Photographers... take a look at the big tease of some of our photos from that day on their blog! You know that these guys are good when I picked them... they have the touch and style that I was looking for :) http://genevievenislyblog.com/

The Corinthian in Sharon PA the site of the PARTY!  Let me tell you that was one fun night! 

http://www.corinthian-event.com/

I guess this is the thing... and after writing this I now know why tears come to my eyes so easy.  I am so overly overwhelmed with the Love that surrounds me.... Josh there are so many emotions I am enough of a cheese ball to even really tell you how I feel.  All I know is I am so thankful to have you and hope that you feel as welcomed to my family as I do to yours.  You keep telling me that our first Rule to our new marriage Goodhart Rule#1: One thing at a Time (yes he is a NCIS fan).  I will try my damnest... cause the list in my head of all things we have to do is so long!  I guess is what makes it so good!  Get your writing hand ready Mr. Goodhart we have A TON of Thank you's to write!  

One more thing:  To my Nicole you were here every second of the day I could feel you with me!  I know you are on the road to recovery and that God is good plus I have sent my special angels your way I know they are with you and helping you feel better!

In closing my biggest goal for Josh and I's day was that everyone that was near and dear to us and that every guest felt like they were part of what Josh and I were feeling.  Each one of you who attended I hope you felt the love that Josh and I share for each other.  I hope that you got goosebumps at least one and not the kind you got from being cold.  So now that tears are pouring.... I got to get back to the normal things... :) and getting used to saying Kori Goodhart instead of Turner... however I am hyphenating ;)!

Anybody wish you could clone yourself?

It's been a while.  That seems to be the start of most of my blogs lately.  I really have to get better at this I mean better.  I am sure the question on your mind is where have you been Kori!?  What have you been doing?  I have been a crazy person.  I wish sometimes that I had about 4 of me... One to be in the shop, one to do the online store and social media, one to be designing and last but not least a maid to clean the house.  I have had a great few months... taking the shop on the road mostly.  However I met some great people and see people that I love!  Will post pictures and write about my adventures later this week! Hope all is well... Kor

Goings on!

Well I sit here just finishing my lunch and thought it was time for a short and sweet blog entry!  I am still hungry...doing weight watchers!  I feel like the little train that could... I think I can I think I can!

Well anyway been a busy few weeks!  The cupid sale was successful and got rid of some bolts of fabric so I can move in the new stuff!  I am really excited Reunion yardage has come and Curious Nature by David Butler is here.  Mom and I are working on piecing quilts for quilt festival!  I really just wanted to let you know that I have put up the newsletter on the website so you can see what is going on!  Lots of good stuff to come.  I am really excited for this summer I found a BOM that I think is perfect for the shop and my customers... let me know what you think!  I hope all is well...

O'Savannah how I miss you...

Well hello there!  What ya doing?  Hopefully you are stitching away! I have been doing some stitching and in between there I have been working on the shop's Hog Herald and class schedule!  Finally DONE!  What a relief....

Two weekends ago I traveled with Josh down to Georgia. He played paintball with the guys and I went to see one of my bestie's Nicole, her husband Berry (my second brother) and KELLAN!  Sorry guys he is so darn cute I was excited to see you too!  My little nephew... Nicole and I may not be blood but in another life we were!  I had such a warm welcome and TRUE southern hospitality! They live in Bluffton, SC really close to Hilton Head Island...but then just about a half hour right over the bridge is my favorite place... SAVANNAH!  I tell people all the time it really was the best four years of my life... not counting the last few here in Ohio. If I am blessed enough someday to have a little girl I will tell her stories of what a magical place it is.  Savannah is the home of my Alma Mat re Savannah College of Art and Design!  So it holds a very special place in my heart.  When Josh got done doing guy stuff he met us in Savannah for Lady and Sons and the next couple days Josh and I explored.  There are so many great things down there.  We even visited Tybee Island and the ocean unfortunately it was very foggy.  Anyway on our long car trip I did a bunch of stitching!  I am doing a personal project this year... Sue Spargo's BOM!  I have the block done the only problem is I can't find my milliners needle to do all the stitches... I will find.  I want to stay ahead of the ball game and have a project done from the year I get married.  I know I am a cheese ball. 


Well friends I am going to go get the electronic Hog Herald out!  If you have a minute check out what's going on here at the shop on my website www.olivegracestudios.com... I think I may be tired in May!

2012

It's about time you blog Kori... I know but it always better to be late than never!

Happy New Year blogger friends... can you believe that it is 2012?  I am excited, nervous, excited, happy there are just so many words to describe how I feel!  The last time I blogged was back in October when we were in Atlanta for Country Living Fair as always that was quite a SUCCESS and I found my wedding dress when mom and I traveled to Houston for Quilt Market! November was busy as always Thanksgiving and our Holiday open house here at the farm and of course December was my favorite holiday... I made A LOT of cookies! I guess 3 days into January my list of what I have to do is growing very fast. I have a lot of fun things to share with you in the next few weeks like what I will be up to travel wise, wedding plans, and just normal everyday shop and sewing stuff!  I think that 2012 is going to be a very special year in both personal and business life...or at least I hope so.  I wish you all a very Happy New Year and will talk more soon... PROMISE Mom :)!

P.S. To my Aussie Auntie Elizabeth... mom and I miss you, where are you? Hope all is well :0)

Atlanta Bound...

Well hello there!  So it's October 15th where has October gone?  So since my last blog I have been getting ready for Country Living Fair South in Atlanta.. yes Georgia!  How I know this is the shop is a mess, there are stacks of boxes and crap laying everywhere, and the TO-Do list is so long I really don't know where to begin and I woke up with a migraine!  Life is GOOD!  No I mean really the migraine is a good sign it means that I am worried but for good reasons! The best part is this year I have GEORGIA pillows made (they need finishing) and Amy Barickman (http://amybarickman.com/blog/misc/country-living-fair/) will be back at the booth she is bringing some of her favorite patterns along with her book.  She is will be in and out of the booth through out CLF and she will be speaking on the main stage Friday and Saturday!

Dad is hauling pigs on Monday so that mean Monday evening we will be scrubbing that out and loading up all the goodies I have been working on.   We are leaving Tuesday morning and then we are on the road again for about 12 hours! My fav cousin Tiff will be joining me again to help and of course mom and dad.  Well I better get back to working on cutting or more important the GA pillows!  Hope to see you in Atlanta... oh the booth number is D22!