Anthologies: It's kinda like Christmas......

Did you ever watch that package under the Christmas tree for weeks sort of knowing what was inside but not quite sure?

How about that wrapped birthday present up in the top of the closet that you weren't really supposed to see, but there it is....

We are entering the final stretch in getting the store ready to open and it is with mixed emotions that I must tell you that we have blocked out the windows and they will remain that way until October 2nd at 10 am when we open the doors for the first time.

We are about to lay the carpet and the fixtures are going up and we'll begin to put the product out. I think that you will all be very, very pleased. As Tom and I have unpacked product and checked it all in I grow more and more convinced that the selection and breadth of product line will be like none you have ever seen!

So, in order to keep as much as possible under wraps until the 'ta-da' moment in October, we are operating behind brown paper and closed doors - please allow us to surprise you just a little!

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Synchronize your watches. Mark your calendar. Take a vacation day from work on October 2, 2009. Anthologies is only a little over 5 weeks away and we can't wait!

See you soon!

Nita

'So tell me, whatever possessed you?'

(The below was posted months before opening, however I leave it here because it tells the story- come see us, I think you'll agree!)
A very dear and respected friend has told me that I've not really told my story: the reason for launching off into this new endeavor. So, here goes. I will attempt it here. A few years ago, there was a wonderful place. A place where you could take your family, your memories and those things most precious to you and take them out of the shoe box and bring them into the light of day in a beautiful artistic way. Nothing could have been more comforting and fun than a visit to Recollections and we all remember it fondly. It was like going into 'Cheers'. Everybody knew your name, your children's names, what coffee you drank and, most of all, what was important to you. We all shared that. Well, we all lost something very near and dear to our hearts and that void has never been filled. Not completely. The people have stayed in touch, heaven knows that Tracy has done a great job at keeping the spirit alive and the ideas flowing, but still.... somewhat of a void existed. Now, let me be clear - that is gone. You cannot recreate it. It will never be exactly the same again - ever.

My wonderful husband has been after me for the last 18 months 'why don't you open a shop' and I have always told him that I would not attempt it unless I could do it 'right'. The bar was high and I would not attempt it at any other level. Well, life changes and I was recently presented with the opportunity to do this 'right'.

So, here we are - we now are the proud lease-holders on 3,820 square feet of retail space, contractors standing by to re-build the interior, product ordered, retail shelving acquired and a vision. A vision to be a safe and comfortable place for you to come and share and create your own anthology; to tell your own story, not for your generation or even the next, but to leave some things behind for your children's children that will tell them their story - from where they have come.

So, keep checking in here. We'll be very busy over the next 10 weeks. Yep, that's right - only 10 weeks and I can't wait.

That'll be us.... we'll keep the lights on for you.

Nita Turpin

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8 comments:

Susan said...: This is going to be like one huge Christmas and birthday all wrapped up together! Mark your calendars and be sure to visit us on Oct. 2!
Susan; August 31, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Anonymous said...: Let the creating begin!! Sample work is underway for Anthologies!! You gals are gonna love the inspiration we have in store for you!

Tracy :); September 1, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Dede said...: Wahoo!!! Can't wait. Darn I was thinking of doing a drive by and now I won't be able to see a darn thing.

Dede:D; September 1, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Jennifer Yates said...: So looking forward to it!!! :)); September 4, 2009 at 4:24 PM
Susan (susiestampalot) said...: I think it's going to be like those old Mervyn's commercials where the shoppers were outside the doors saying, "Open, open, open"! Can't wait to see the store and the inspiration samples! sus; September 4, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Anonymous said...: Susan-- You are so right...there are already several sets of nose prints on the windows..ha!; September 5, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Susan said...: I am so excited that a new scrapbooking store is opening. I drove by yesterday on my way home from work. I have a group called the Gabby Scrappers and I will pass on the word.
Susan; September 9, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Linda said...: Your shop is on my route to and from my office -- Saving my pennies, nickles and dimes NOW!! It will be so exciting to now have TWO favorite stores in the area!!!
Linda; September 10, 2009 at 3:33 PM

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