Hey, Friends & Family! I’ve been missing you- but know I haven’t forgotten about you. I pray you had a wonderful Christmas, New Years, and Valentines Day! I know I've been MIA for a while...yes, I was on a long holiday, enjoying my family and friends for what seemed to be a happy eternity. But, business calls and so are my customers! It's time to get back in the saddle. Big News!!! AO Botanicals, aka Gervaise (me) has news! Hubby and I are expecting baby #4 and we couldn’t be

Needless to say, I was anxious. Last October, my friend, Alaina of Alaina Nunez Photography, approached me about managing her boutique, The 3rd Annual Fall Harvest Boutique. After about three seconds, I shamelessly said , "Yes, sure I'll manage it." I had faithfully accepted the challenge with new hope and a desire to succeed. I hadn't managed an event since high school (and back then I wasn't too successful- all I remember is panic attacks and a nervous breakdown occurring m