What plummet in retail sales? What staggering depressing economic news? With a heart full-to-the-top with gratitude, I can say that the sad state of affairs is not impacting our loyal shoppers (or at least they're not letting it show). Whew. Our UPS delivery man, Marlon, visits us everyday bringing boxes of new stuff. Today he says, "I'm glad you're still ordering. Keep it up." Sometimes I feel like locking the door when I see him coming because it means I have more deliveries to process and less time for blogging (hearty har har). In my opinion, I think UPS drivers have the inside scoop on the economy. I trust Marlon. So now all the fantastic fall goods are coming in and I'm so excited to share the fun with our shoppers and readers.
In the window this week is a sampling of what's arriving in all categories and price ranges. The bottom layer of plushness is a new rug line. Several fabrications, with dozens of colors available, and made to any size make this line perfect for our customers. This low-pile, super fat loop in green and orange (a combination that I adore, like a little punky patch) is $935.00 for a big 6x6ft rug.
A creative duo out of LA creates these melamine plates. These designs are the richest and most layered of all the melamine lines we carry. They're not whimsical, but they are fun. They're more art-ware than party-ware. With a pair of pirates and a pair of hawks, paratroopers and an octopus; who could ask for more? Several customers have thought to hang them on the wall as decoration (I should have bought plate hangers, drat!). Each are 10in diam, for $18.00.
Teapots are consistent sellers for us. These boldly glazed two-cup beauties are just 10 bones (that's $10.00 in pirate-speak). Also available in marigold and white, not shown. Buy a little yummy loose tea or a short-stemmed bouquet to fill the pot and you've got one sweet gift.
The shelf in the background holds several various goodies (in green, and available in several other colors $363.00). A luxurious cashmere throw in pumpkin ($292.00, a new lower price this year!), a fuzzy cotton blanket in warm tones ($152.00), a snuggly persimmony cotton baby blanket ($52.00), wrapping paper in orange and green ($4.00/sheet, gray and aqua not shown), a hand-made glass dish by a local artist ($24.00), a photo frame ($29.00), and floral wall art (see last post, $39.00).
Thanks for all of your comments and support! I hope to see or hear from you soon!
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