I know you've all been waiting with bated breath for the info on our end-of-the-year sale. We've got several new lines waiting to debut and seriously we need to make room. Without further ado, here's what we're doing...
- Almost everything in the store is at least 40% off
- All punches, large and small 60% off
- Wooden stamps 60% off
- Acrylic stamps 50% off
- Holiday lines - Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving and fall are 50% off
The only exclusions from the sale are adhesives and Bazzill cardstock. Everything else, embellishments, brads, flowers, albums, etc. are 40% off. The sale will be starting today, Tuesday December 29th, and going through until Sunday January 3rd.
We will be adjusting our store hours somewhat for the upcoming holiday. Tuesday and Wednesday we will be open regular hours, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday, which is New Year's Eve, we will be open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. We will be closed Friday, New Year's Day, but will resume our regular store hours on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. We've had several inquiries about an all-day crop on Saturday, so yes, bring your friends and pack your tote bags and crop all day at no charge, and take advantage of the sale, while you crop, or shop early for a better selection.
And while I've got your undivided attention, let me wish everyone a Happy New Year. I know several of us, me included, have had a rough year with the economy, personal problems, medical issues, and life-changing events. And instead of making new year resolutions that really only last for a week or two, I'm going into 2010 with a brand new attitude. I don't care if I lose weight, well actually I do care, but I'm going to try and not gain any more weight. I probably won't keep up the exercise program, so I'm not going to start and stress me out along with everyone whom I come in contact with. And who am I kidding that I'm giving up desserts? What I am going to do is focus on everything positive in my life. I won't dwell on past hurts or betrayals and will practice forgiveness. I will give thanks every day for the good that I have in my life. My friend and I were sharing a bottle of wine a few weeks ago. We were sitting on my lanai and just talking about life, getting older, how the dreams we had when we were younger didn't really pan out like we had expected them to and the regrets we had, how life was unfair. And after the bottle of wine and solving the world's problems, we came to the most simple conclusion. Just be thankful for what you have. Because seriously, when I get out of bed every morning, I do not put my feet on a dirt floor. I am healthy. We have food in the fridge and dinner every night. It might not be steak and a lobster tail, but we are not going hungry. I am thankful for the friends I have, who support me and appreciate me for who I am. These are the same ones who take me down a peg or two when I need it. I am so very thankful for my children...the very same ones whom I have to beg to take the dog out, scream at to clean their rooms and threaten to send to boarding school...I am so thankful for them and their hugs and kisses and unconditional love. And so what if Connor gets a B in algebra instead of an A...little does he know I got a D in algebra when I was in 8th grade.
I think if I just take life as it is, be thankful for the little things, like getting 4 boxes of Godiva chocolate for Christmas. Is there anything better to get? And I'm going to scrapbook more with my friends. For the last 15 years, that has been the one and only true constant that I've had. It is therapy for me as well as being fun and productive. And I am going to take the time and let everyone know how much I appreciate them and am so very grateful they are in my life.
Yes, I know 2010 will be a much better year. It's a brand new year, a chance to start over fresh, turn a new page and take life with gratitude and a smile on my face.
So again, Happy New Year to everyone. I am so thankful for each and every one of you who have walked through the door into Ruban Rouge. Many of you have changed my life for the better, by meeting you, knowing you and turning into a friend. And I've seen many of you make new lasting friendships after meeting at Ruban Rouge.
We want to make the store a better place for everyone this upcoming year. We are so grateful to those of you who shop here; it's because of you that we can keep the doors open. Thank you all for your continued patronage and support. And once again, have a blessed new year, rest, relax, but please do come by, say hello and take advantage of the sale.
We're going to have a little holiday soiree and we'd like to invite you to join us! Come and let us show our appreciation to our customers old and new, small and tall and everyone in between! This has been one of the highlights of every year for us, seeing everyone all together creating and spreading the holiday joy! You can bring a friend, your neighbor or just come alone and make new friends. Please leave the little ones at home this evening so you can enjoy yourself. But do plan on bringing all of the silly and crazy you have because we'll be having what I like to call a Fauxto booth (its like a photo booth only way better) and its way too much fun! 