to say goodbye. I cannot even begin to express my sadness in writing this blog entry. The finality of it all is devastating...and literally unbelievable to me. Every one of you have to know how much I tried to keep this store afloat. I am personally and professionally bankrupt in trying to save this place....I just have nothing more to give...it's as simple as that. I want to let all of you know that owning this store and getting to know all of you has been one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had in my entire life. This industry has brought me so much...from my creative exploration to my business sense....this is the first thing in my life that I was good at....and that felt right....the first thing that I could truly say was where I was meant to be. I was never the one who knew who she was going to be when she grew up. I can tell you that I would have never guessed that I would be an entrepreneur....seriously...ME??? I would have never predicted the role I have played over the last few years....it has been the craziest roller coaster of experiences, emotions and decisions. I have faced so many of my personal fears, I have questioned and defended my character, I have fought for what I believed in, I have faced confrontation, and I have cried so many tears....but I have also laughed! I have grown so close to so many of you....so many of you have opened up your lives to me and you have taught me so much. I will never be the same without you. A piece of all of you will be with me always...and I thank you for making me a better mom, friend, boss, partner, and teacher....you will never ever know the impact each and every one of you have had in my life. I have experienced so much change and heartbreak....extreme happiness and joy....and I've done it all right along with you....thank you for being there...through it all. Now, as I move onto this amazing stage in my life I will think of you often and I will miss you all.
I am going to continue to update this blog...but it will no longer be the store blog. It has always brought me so much fulfillment to write out my thoughts and opinions here..so as I continue on this journey of babies and marriage....I want to share it with you. So, feel free to leave comments and I hope that you will not lose touch....I will be honest...I need you. You have been an important part of my life for so long....I don't think I could live without you.
Anyway, let's get down to business.
Here is how it's going to work. I am closing the store until Monday November 10th. On this day we will open the doors for two days ONLY. This means that you have Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th to buy all that's in the store. I cannot drag this out as I have an opportunity to handle this through a pretty quick and painless process....(so they say anyway...) and frankly...I don't want to drag this out. I cannot handle it as it is...so let's just do this...quick and dirty okay....
EVERYTHING MUST GO.....everything....I am talking products, fixtures, decor, electronics, etc....
All Sales are FINAL...all products must be paid for via cash or credit card (Visa, Mastercard) There will be NO HOLDS...all items will be sold on a first come first served basis. All furniture, fixtures and decor items must be picked up by end of business on Tuesday November 11th. NO EXCEPTIONS. Do not call and try to reserve items...that's too messy. If you know you want something specific...you better be the first in line! Here are a few of the items that will be most wanted: Round White Table, White Display Cabinets, Various Chandeliers, Scrapbook tables and chairs, Crop Island, Popcorn Machine, Picture Machine, storage cabinets, wire paper racks, shelves and brackets...just to name a few....these items will be a fixed price. There will be no negotiations...all prices will be clearly marked.
All of the scrapbook supplies and home decor items that we have in inventory will be 60% off. We have received new products since our last big sale....so yes...even the brand new Christmas collections are being sold at this crazy discounted price. I only have two days....so please let all of your scrapbook friends know....it's a sad day...but it's going to be even worse if I cannot sell the inventory that I have left....I need you all this one last time....
Now for the good news.....On November 4th Chris and I (along with our five children, Grandma, Great Grandma, and even Uncle Jay)got to see our two beautiful babies on the big ultrasound screen....and the babies were very cooperative....the first picture we got to see was the "NO DOUBT ABOUT IT we are BOYS" shot! Can you believe it??? Two boys...and we couldn't be happier. They're names are Jack and Joey....and they are going to bring more joy into all of our lives than we are going to know what to do with....we are so very blessed. I am excited to have this time to enjoy the pregnancy and as you all can imagine...I will be very needed at home...so being a mommy to seven children doesn't leave much room for a business owner role as well....oh...and I actually want to be a wife to my amazing Christopher.....I need to be home....I just need to be home.
I will miss you all...and I will never ever forget the last three years....thanks for the memories.
Mel
