Every Thursday evening I sit down to do the Friday blog post and, like most Friday's, here I am again trying to figure out what to post...
We had more store closings announced in the Columbus area - 3 more in fact. This brings us to 4 announcements in 2 weeks. It's just sad. Really, really sad. One of the stores will re-open in August, which I'm thrilled about and thrilled to meet the new owner. The other 3 will be closed by mid-June. Lana, Sue, Caron & Amy, we wish all of you the best. It's been great working with all of you!
On another note, I'm headed to Iowa on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Headed to visit Jen Harkin and do some blog talk and training! Like I mentioned last week, she's taking over the blog in June. She loves little quirky things like gnomes and scary looking Christmas elves - hopefully we won't see any of that stuff around here. ;) Jen lives close to some fun shops with vintage and eclectic goodies - excited to visit them! Watch out Jen, I'm bringing a second suitcase! Oh, and I get to meet Jen's 2nd daughter - she was very pregnant the last time we visited (meaning she gave birth the day after we left).
Next week we have a big announcement about the consumer site - check back next Friday.
Laina, Nadia and I have been working on new designs for Summer CHA. I'm pretty excited about the paper lines and I think you will be too! Any guesses? How about we do a GIVEAWAY? I know several of you are interested in getting the new collection - Watermelon Gazpacho. If so, leave a comment with your guess(es)... what do you think the theme will be for one or more of the new lines? Kimber or I will pick a winner on Monday!
Good Luck and have a GREAT weekend!
Jill
I REALLY want watermelon gazpacho! I am hoping they have it at Archivers. I am going there for a crop tonight! I am going to guess maybe a travel line or a pet line!
Posted by: Janet | May 20, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Thanks for a chance to win! I'm going to guess--going places (with bikes and other modes of transportation)!!!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | May 20, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Thanks for the opportunity to win! I think there will be a travel line for sure. At least that's what I want to see :)
Posted by: Kimberly B. | May 20, 2011 at 08:06 AM
I am guessing a fall line with some apples!
Posted by: Jodi | May 20, 2011 at 08:15 AM
I am thinking you are due for a fishing & camping line, but I sure like the idea of a travel line the others have mentioned! Watermelon Gazpacho looks to be one of my faves of yours so far, but haven't been able to collect any yet - so I would love to see it come my way!
Posted by: jennifer | May 20, 2011 at 08:24 AM
I think a winter line with lots of blues and greens
Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Posted by: Christine Ranson | May 20, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Fall line, with leaves and trees...
Posted by: La Zaz | May 20, 2011 at 08:27 AM
I am go to guess state fair...and absolute yes I would so LOVE to win watermelon gazpacho...thanks and happy Friday...
Posted by: Annette | May 20, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Love the watermelon gazpacho....my guess is a Gratitude line complete with Fall leaves, food -thinking Thanksgiving type - apples, turkey, pie......
Posted by: Paula DeRuntz | May 20, 2011 at 08:35 AM
How about Pumpkin Pie?
Posted by: Heather Topich | May 20, 2011 at 08:38 AM
I'm thinking summer bugs...some cute ants, bees, butterflies, caterpillars, some glow bugs. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Stacy | May 20, 2011 at 08:38 AM
More fruits? Cherries or Strawberries? Lemon for Lemonade?
Posted by: scrapthat/dolly | May 20, 2011 at 08:41 AM
I am thinking a line with a water theme...or maybe camping/outdoors! BTW...I LOVE the watermelon gazpacho line! Gotta get my hands on some!
Posted by: melissa | May 20, 2011 at 08:43 AM
My favorite season is fall so I'm thinking some kind of pumpkin soup.
Posted by: {vicki} | May 20, 2011 at 08:44 AM
oh i think one of the new lines will be a new christmas line
Posted by: mary pat | May 20, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Whereabouts in Iowa? My inlaws are in the NW region!
I'm thinking a new Christmas line is in the works... Looking forward to seeing whatever it is you have in store! :)
Posted by: Natalie (QSOgirl) | May 20, 2011 at 08:56 AM
A trendy sewing line
Posted by: Barbie | May 20, 2011 at 09:09 AM
i am hoping that another line will be a really cool fall line--i LOVE fall paper
Posted by: mary pat | May 20, 2011 at 09:16 AM
With a name like watermelon it will be breezy and cool and summery and green
Posted by: Anne | May 20, 2011 at 09:17 AM
well, I'm sure you will be coming up with some sort of Christmas line. I also like the other ideas of a travel line. That would be fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Jodee | May 20, 2011 at 09:20 AM
Sorry to hear about all of the store closings. I am going to say that you are designing a winter/christmas line with some non traditional holiday colors.
Posted by: Jamie Greene | May 20, 2011 at 09:24 AM
I would guess that you would have a fall line and a winter line.
Posted by: Shelley W. | May 20, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Would love a chance to win some of your goodies!! I think the next line will be something for fall...at least I hope so!! I aways have the best photos in the fall for some reason!
Posted by: Amanda J | May 20, 2011 at 09:29 AM
...you must be working on fall collections...Halloween, leaves, pumpkins, corn stalks...Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Betty-Ann | May 20, 2011 at 09:33 AM
I would love to see a beach or vacation line.
Posted by: Celeste B. | May 20, 2011 at 09:34 AM