Creating a life of memories

A couple of weeks ago a very special woman passed away, Judi Alport. She was a former Carl Greve employee who worked alongside Lynne Greve in our giftware department at our old location years ago. She touched many people’s lives. In fact, one of her dearest friends, Linda Hickey, captured a list of the things that she had learned over the course of their friendship. It is included below to remind us that life is short and it is the memories, moments and impressions that last forever.

· Express an opinion

· Be grateful in good times and gracious in bad times

· Even if you’re not going to use your candles, burn the wicks so it looks like you do

· Don’t let someone else’s words hurt you

· Take good care of your skin and your lingerie

· Laugh … a lot!

· Have at least one person you can call … at any time … for any reason

· Don’t let the grass grow under your feet … between boyfriends or between workouts

· Just because you feel bad doesn’t mean you have to look bad

· Age ain’t nothin but a number

· Golf … just because

· It’s ok to shine

· You don’t have to be a great cook … as long as you’re a great hostess

· Don’t give your heart easily … but when you do, give it completely

And most importantly … “when you get the choice to sit it out or dance … dance!”

Judi was known for being perfectly accessorized, including her gold jewelry. In honor of Judi, we present this suite from Roberto Coin of yellow gold and diamonds, because it is okay to shine!