Category: Lark Street

A rock star Halloween

I should start by admitting that the same dark green velvet dress has been the base of my Halloween costume for three consecutive years. Do not underestimate my ability to be creative when it comes to working a pretty gown into the plan! Last night I covered the top of the dress with a lace … Continue reading A rock star Halloween →

(Not) Making decisions is tiring

I think it's easy to believe that making decisions constantly is an exhausting exercise. From the outside it may seem like the choices necessary when starting a business, which are required constantly - what products to buy, who to buy from, where to buy them, would be completely draining. Pillows and paint samples, ingredients and … Continue reading (Not) Making decisions is tiring →

Dealing with the City of Albany has been a bureaucratic…

Dream! Bet you weren't expecting that, right? I've freely admitted I know knew nothing about buying or owning a business so everything involved is new to me. As I wade through the paperwork and appointments, my respect for every single business owner on the face of the earth has grown immensely. God bless you, folks! … Continue reading Dealing with the City of Albany has been a bureaucratic… →

Working my block and other randoms

I've worked on Lark Street between Spring and State Streets for nearly 13 years. That's like a third of my life (+10). My head has so many ideas racing around. I really want to make Lark + Lily the kind of place I've always looked to frequent - comfortable, consistent, warm, not overly serious. That … Continue reading Working my block and other randoms →

My network is > than my paperwork

I've just returned from a two-week vacation, perhaps my last one for some time. There was lots of beach time, leisurely walks, and evenings devoted to little but enjoying a glass or two of wine, I did also work on the Lark + Lily project. Phone calls and appointments were made and paperwork was collected … Continue reading My network is > than my paperwork →