Addiction

They say the first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem. That would be assuming that I want a recover. I definitely have an addiction, that I can admit, but don't want or need help. This addiction won't lead to me sniffing any powdery substances, visiting any lewd and lascivious websites or making daily trips to the casino slot machines. My addiction is innocent enough. The biggest threat for me is running out of closet space - I'm getting close!

All that to say that I fed my addiction well this past weekend. The neurotransmitters were in over load. Let me explain. For Christmas, my mother purchased for me a gift certificate to a boutique she frequents on St. Paul's Grand Ave. According to Heather Locklear (sister), they had "mom's" kinda clothes (i.e. flowing, large print, and velveteen) and that I wouldn't like it. Well, I can't tell you how wrong she was.

Mom and I finally made our way to the shop on Saturday. It is a cozy little shop situated between a Bruegger's Bagel and a pet accessory store. The shop is long and narrow and painted in warm shades of browns and reds. Upon entering, we received a warm welcome from the owner, Tracy. Like with any addiction, I was immediately drawn to the focus of my obsession - THE PURSES! They are shelved throughout the shop and let me tell you, they are marvelous - coming in every hue and size! After spending countless minutes picking up the purses, trying them on my left and then right shoulder, running my fingers over the sometimes smooth, sometimes bumpy surface, zipping and unzipping, looking at myself in the mirror with them on, imagining which outfits or shoes they would go with, hhhhhuuuuhhhh...I moved onto the clothes. Tracy has beautiful pieces, that will suit every one's taste - from the young to the old. From trendy tops and stylish jeans to classic suits with a touch of pizazz. Prices range from $30 to over $200.

After wandering the shop and getting my fix from each and every purse, I finally decided on 2. The pictures below don't really do them justice, let me just say that they are beautiful. They're both patent - one is green with a tan undertone and the other is a maroon. I was like a child that wanted to wear their "new shoes" out of the store. I could barely wait to carry them. As difficult as it was I did wait until the following day to carry it. They're my two favorites - for now. That is until I start jones'n...

Thanks mom! It's nice to know that I can count on you to enable my addiction! Way to come through! Love you!

Here's the info:

Sorrayah Studios

794 Grand Ave St. Paul MN, 55105
651-228-0414
Web Site
http://www.sorrayahstudios.com/ (doesn't seem to be working)
Email
tjae@sorrayahstudios.com
Hours:
Sun
11am-5pm
Mon -Fri

10am-7pm
Sat
10am-6pm
Description:A unique shopping experience for women of all sizes (up to Size 24)! Featuring: apparel, handbags, accessories, shoes and gift items.