Hello NEW STUDIO

WELP. Since I'm rarely around these parts, this is probably just a mess of new information.. BUT life has been crazy and busy and pretty good and I moved my studio (It used to be right next door to the shop) to a new location! I am located now about 6 mins away from the store now. SO. Im sure you're confused as to what exactly I need a studio for. WELLLL, so much. I've been using about a 6x6 ft space over the course of the past year to create and resin my phone cases.. of which I just made my 500th SALE on my online shop! Besides those bad boys, I also design and create cases for one other shop.. Mooreaseal.com The orders I get from them are pretty intense. They help me pay for help at the shop so I can work full time on the cases and our social media outlets. It's been the wildest ride ever and I'm pretty sure I am still in shock that something was picked up like this. It's a blessing and I actually love making them and designing them and touching flowers all of the time.















Some notes---
• Thanksgiving is TOMORROW and that means I have to go to the grocery store in a bit which is absolute insanity and I am ridiculous for waiting this long to pick up my itty bitty list.
• Im listening RIGHT now to YES PLEASE by Amy Poehler. She is amazing, listening to audio books has changed my life.
• This is the first year in over 9 YEARS that I will be celebrating the holidays as a single woman. The boy and I broke it off after a time of figuring out that what we wanted for each other had changed to become what we could not be. I've been reluctant to share anything about it. I am still trying to maneuver my way around the emotional life event that has become my normal as of late. BUT. It is something, even when it feels like everything, it is only something. I will be alright. I will get the things I work for and I will love myself entirely though out it.
• I just told you about that and it feels weird.


THANKS FOR LOVING ME. or my phone cases... WHICH EVER YOU LOVE, thank you <3

shop life (and revealed secrets!)

The past month has been a blast at the shop, as leaves are beginning to brown and im not completely sweaty all the time... I suppose Autumn is knocking on our door. This is for sure my favorite time of the year.. I love it when things are just between extremes, a comfortable wind and the prettiest sunsets make Norfolk a GOLDEN place to be during season changes....(At least I think so) We have some foliage and I'll let you know when/if I get to see some reds and yellows. I have been on the constant hunt for Autumn wearables from blazers to silk tops, wool skirts and between season dresses.


We also celebrated a new bimonthly sale called Caturday where any body can come in and say "HAPPY CATURDAY" to receive 20% off their entire purchase, they can paint on whiskers for 30% off or bring their very own cat and get a secret discount. (ITS AWESOME) I put out all of my cat inspired items and Call Me Cupcake (Her name is Emily and she sells vegan cupcakes at the shop every Saturday) she made kitty cupcakes as well. It was a seriously great day and we had a ton of people stop in and stock up on their favorite items on sale!

a few little peaks into daily shop life..





WELLLLL, Its time to fill the world in on what has been in the works for With Lavender and Lace Vintage.

It has been nearly a year since I opened my DREAM boutique in a tiny 100 square foot space behind a restaurant here in Norfolk, Virginia. A wonderful, charming, challenging, experimental, and crucial year of my life and it has led to this...

WE ARE EXPANDING!!!!

and we are doing it SOON! I hope to be open in the new location in less than a month and a half, the new shop is even closer to my home and is more than SIX TIMES the shop's current sq footage. It really has been a wild adventure and I am still somewhat in the middle of finalizing permits but today, I just want to thank Norfolk for supporting my small business in helping with support letters while I struggled with obstacles and legalities. You all have been so wonderful to me!

Today was the public hearing and Planning commission voted unanimous to approve the special exception (thanks to all of the support letters!!). this was me today, before and after.

I'm starting work in the new shop next week.... painting, tearing, sweating, moving, spraying, throwing, dancing, snacking, nailing, hanging, screaming,  & remaking are just a few of the activinites that will be taking over my life from here until early November (Reopening date TBD)

Photos from the Grand Opening (xtra photo heavy)

all photos by Christian Agha!








































It was easily the best night of my life. I felt like I was floating around the whole time.. (no, it wasnt the wine!) haha!

I want to thank Christian Agha for the photography, You are such a good buddy! Along with anyone who spent even one evening with me prepping for the shop opening... I couldn't have done this if it weren't for you! All the love and support for the shop in this area has really touched me! THANKS EVERYONE!!!