Miss Jean Finds Christmas Spirit On 2nd!

"Lord Jesus, this is a dream! This is what Christmas is, just like THIS!"

Those were the words spoken by Miss Jean a few moments after she walked into Paisley Pig on an autumn afternoon in late November.

It was just about time to close when Miss Jean arrived.  Jamie and I were sitting in the lounge recalling the events of the day and planning the events still to come.  It was rare that we ever sat still, but when you have vintage, bougie red velvet sofas, well, one just needs to enjoy them now and again, preferably with a glass of wine and good company.

Miss Jean was like a small child on Christmas morning as she looked with awe around the shop, you would never imagine she was in her early seventies.  Having grown up in Bessemer, she spent many weekends in the old McClellan building that was now home to Paisley Pig.  Of course, back then, it was a five and dime, a place to get a sandwich or a scarf, or both.  

"This is just like a miracle, you know... I was just driving around and then...BAM, you see this!  This is just gorgeous!  I can't believe this!  How have I not seen this?!?"

Poor Miss Jean could barely make a sentence, she was truly amazed that the building she thought was left hollow and forgotten was home to an eclectic, charming shop full of beautiful items.  

"I turned around in the middle of the street and ... Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.... I just found Christmas spirit!"

Miss Jean doesn't know it, but her visit that afternoon, her sweet reaction to our shop, her colorful way of telling stories of long ago, was a beautiful Christmas gift to each of us that work night and day to make Paisley Pig what it is today. 

We hope everyone finds the Christmas spirit this month, and if you are having difficulty locating it, just come over to our little corner of 2nd Avenue North.  We have plenty of Christmas spirit and spirits!

Click below to hear Miss Jean's reaction when she walked into Paisley Pig!

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