February 20, 2011 Did I say something previously about a "New Year's Resolution" to keep my blog up to date?? Well, I haven't done a very good job. However, this past month has been quite out of the ordinary. On my last posting, Mack was recovering at home after surgery. Right about the time I was posting that he was doing well, he started to get ill again. Turns out he had two abscesses in his stomach and ended up spending another eight days in the hospital, very sick. Which meant, I also was at the hospital for the better part of those eight days and n o t h i n g else got done. I am happy to say he is better and is returning to the shop almost every day. The shop is looking great. We've got so much NEW inventory along with some very cool ANTIQUES that we've found and we are packed. Do you get my emails? I send out emails every week or so with updates on new items and occasionally, there are coupons that are exclusive to email customers. Also, be sure to follow us on FACEBOOK. Its very easy for me to quickly post a photo of something new that just came in the door. Several items that I've posted on FACEBOOK have sold out in a matter of days - even before the email could go out. Its a great way to stay in touch with us on a daily basis. January 2011
New Years Resolution
1) I will make every effort to maintain and keep my blog up to date.
2) I hate New Years Resolutions!
OK, I have been so bad over the past few months. I had such good intentions and quite a few of you were so good about actually following my blog and then......well, I guess its a good thing that got me off track.
Just after mid-year we started noticing a turn around in business. All of a sudden we started getting BUSY again....was it a fluke or was it something that was going to continue? With the increase in traffic and buying, my purchasing for the shop had to increase and, then, before I knew it Fall was here and truck loads of inventory was coming in. We had our Fall Open House and it was HUGELY successful and before we could turn around again, Christmas was snapping at our heels. Christmas 2010 was a huge success.
Now, its January again and I feel bad for neglecting my blog for so long. So, I promise I'm going to TRY.
As many of you know, Mack had surgery on December 28. We spend New Years Eve in the hospital, watching the ball drop on TV and quietly opening the door and whispering "Happy New Year" to the nurses at the station outside our door. Though memorable, this was NOT the way we want to celebrate again.
After a week home, he is doing well and adjusting. He has to eat in one-ounce servings so we are fixing up something to eat about every half hour (Lord, I hope I don't GAIN weight with this!) The weather this week has been icy and the shop was closed today (1.11.11 - I love that date) and will probably open late tomorrow. I haven't worked since Christmas so I imagine its about time to get back at it and see what's been going on.
Lots of new valentines, spring and Easter items have been coming in. Debbie was busy opening boxes while I was out and getting the shop back in shape after the holidays. Many more new items are on the way.
We also have some antiques that will be coming into the shop soon. I'll be posting pictures so stay tuned.....and just MAYBE, I'll have the blog up dated and can share them with you. (I promise I'm going to try!!!)
Hugs to all and looking forward to seeing you soon.
Pam
The Shopkeeper
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