Seriatim Explication

So here's how a Uniquely Yours Open House works:

You see this sign near the street in front of our shoppe. Park your car, walk up to the front door & come right in! You will notice an aroma quite unlike any bakery you've been in before. That's because we don't deep-fry anything. No yucky donut grease smell. Just cinnamon wafting past your nose, with a hint of toasted almond, fresh raspberry undertones & finally, an unmistakable barrage of Belgian bittersweet chocolate.

You follow the passageway to a new world. A place that is full of happiness, laughing & banter. In this place, no depression, inferiority or injustice is ever allowed.

You start to veer towards your right; there is a doorway.

As you walk through this doorway you forget all that you left behind...(Except for your wallet. You'd better have your wallet!)...you start to take it all in: the hand-made cards with photographs of area birds & flowers, hand-sewn doll clothes, tarot decks, various wine cork trivets & a sprinkling of locally framed photographs.

You are now in our front room/reception area.

Turn slightly to your right & you will see this...

...it's one of Ruth's paintings.

Next to that is...

...our "Wall of Biscotti" & locally harvested honey.

Why don't you have a seat, here...

...right next to the...

...hand-crafted, 7-foot tall, seasonally decorated, faux tree.

Unless you'd rather go right to the coffee & pastries!

Help yourself to a steaming cup of coffee, freshly ground beans, it's just been brewed...I'll warn you, though...I make it pretty strong. I don't think there's much use for a watery or bitter pot of coffee...we don't allow that in THIS paradise. Help yourself to a few samples while you browse.
Don't be shy.
(The more you taste, the more you'll buy!)

Awaiting you on that counter (alas! only a couple times per month) you may notice something you'll never observe again. You see, each open house is different. There are always a few definites. The usuals, like muffins, scones, bars, cookies & breads. But it's the pastry du jour that most people can't wait to savour. I try to have at least 5 new items every single time. Although, it is not impossible, to be bombarded by up to 20 new creations at once!

If you feel the need to step back for a moment, or just rest those weary bones of yours, DO sit down for a spell. Fancy an intelligent conversation?
This chap...

...would LOVE to oblige.
Ask him about the delicacies of the day & he'll give you unparalleled advice on which types to purchase. Interested in birds & wildlife? He will whisk you away to the back garden before you can say "Sooty".

But, before you go, check out my pastry clock...

...because in this perfect new world, time stands still. When you leave our shoppe, it will be neither sooner, nor later, than now. How's that for "unique"?

Did you enjoy your visit?