To my dear friend, Lisa Robertson

I'll start this blog with a few stories of our dear LR:

The first time I remember seeing LR I felt really intimidated. She's extremely pretty in person and probably one of the smartest women I've ever met. So with that in mind... I thought best not to speak. You might have heard me talk about the first the time I chatted with Lisa. It wasn't my best moment... But she took my comments and laughed them off lightheartedly. Ah ha! We were off to a good start and somehow she didn't dislike me.

My first time in NYC was for fashion week and it was a dream come true. I was scheduled to work fashion week for nine days and was completely overwhelmed by it all. A new city, a new job, I was really missing my family, and I was praying I would be able to do QVC justice with the job I was assigned. On the last particular night of Fashion Week, QVC hosted a huge party for guests and I was tasked with getting an interview with Rachel Zoe after our broadcast. The broadcast ended early because of the popularity of our show and because of that I couldn't get to Rachel in time to grab the live interview because of the crowds. I thought I had blown it :(

I tried my best to keep it together. I was so nervous I had messed something up and since I had never worked in network TV before I didn't realize it wasn't a big deal. I got into a cab with Lisa and her makeup artist Eva when Lisa asked how my night went. I opened my mouth to speak but instead I just burst out crying. This was the last thing I wanted to do in front of anyone; especially her.

I think I sobbed about how I blew my interview, felt overwhelmed, missed my family, and had no clean laundry(ha!). Instead of thinking I was the most ridiculous person on the planet her and Eva just hugged me. I don't even remember what they said but I do remember really appreciating almost strangers trying to calm me down and make me feel better.

As I got out of the cab, Lisa invited to me to something the next day and told me it was jeans and t-shirt attire. "Just wear some really fun jewelry" she said. At that point I only had a few pieces my parents had given me over the years so that wasn't going to be an option. I can't even make this up... A few days later LR gave me two gallon sized bags of costume jewelry. She told it would be a good way to start my new collection. Seriously?! Could she have been any nicer?!

I can tell you the last four and a half years with LR have been extremely fun. She has taken me under her wing and I am forever grateful. To say I will miss her would be an understatement but I just know she has such amazing things in store for her. She's the big sister I never had and the fashion interventionist I have sometimes needed. She's always got a funny story to tell, and always up for listening. At the end of the day she's a really good friend that through Thanksgivings and weddings has become a member of our family.

Cheers to our friend, Lisa Robertson. I will miss you at the Q but know you will be such a great part of our lives in the future. You are a rock star (and a pretty one at that!) that lights up the room wherever you are. Shine on girly... I love you!!