06/10/2026
A little honesty....
Many of you have asked why the shop has been quiet lately, and I've struggled to find the right words.
For those who have been wondering where I've been...
This season has asked more of me than I expected. After many months of navigating challenges behind the scenes, I found myself needing something I haven't given myself much of lately: rest.
The truth is that the ongoing disruptions surrounding the shop have taken a far greater toll than I ever anticipated. What I believed would be a temporary season has stretched into 10 months of uncertainty, constant construction, and challenges that have made it difficult to fully settle into this space and focus on the work I love.
After spending much of the last year adapting, pushing through, and trying to make the best of circumstances beyond my control, I realized I needed to step back for a little while.
So that's what I've done.
The Priory was built from a love of beautiful things, old stories, and creating a place where people could linger. That love remains, even when the doors are closed and the future feels uncertain.
I'm taking time to gather my thoughts, restore my spirit, and determine what the next chapter looks like. I don't have all the answers yet, and that's okay. For now, I'm simply taking things one day at a time.
Thank you for every message, every visit, every word of encouragement, and for continuing to care about this little shop. Your kindness has meant more than I can properly express.
For those who have been asking, I am planning to be in the shop this Friday and Saturday and would love to see some familiar faces.
I'm taking things one day at a time, but I look forward to opening the doors and welcoming you back in.
With gratitude,
Denise