2010 Greetings everyone. Curious Sofa has survived 2009 as did all of you I hope!. The last two weeks have been particularly strange as Kansas City has been hit by a lot of snow and freezing temperatures and it makes everyone reevaluate what is important: "Should I go shopping or should I stay home?" Fortunately for Curious Sofa, we are in a perfectly located shopping center next to a drug store, hardware store and grocery store so if you need to shop for the basics- we're right next door.
The After Christmas Sale continues with what I think are some great bargains. We have condensed it down to the middle of the store on five large tables and many other larger pieces of furniture are marked down throughout the shop as well. Wreaths and garlands, some smaller trees, a few ornaments and lots of books, kitchen items, soaps and jewelry.
We have been getting a lot of questions and anticipation over our Store Makeover. Some customers are nervous we are changing everything and others may want us to change everything!- but we are not- why change a good thing?. What we are doing is giving the store a cosmetic face lift.
I get bored easily and want to change things often. I was the kid who wanted to repaint, rearrange and wallpaper her bedroom every year. My poor mother. No one ever knew what concoction I had up my sleeve back then. Old habits die hard as now my staff never knows either.
Coming off of such a depressing and uncertain year, I feel it is time to make things pretty and light and fortunately for us, Spring is around the corner I promise!, so it is a perfect time to put this look to the test. This is the year to be more certain of our style, kick things up a notch according to the times, add a touch of modern for the new customer and current design trends but still stay inspirational and always, always adding the Curious Sofa twist on all we do. I know you are going to love the transitions we show you over the entire year because it will take awhile.
The pictures added to this post are the colors and textures that are inspiring me on the direction of the makeover. I am also off to market this month to discover wonderful items to bring you this year.
Thank you to all of you for your continued support. Happy, Happy New Year!
25 comments:
Happy New Year Curious Sofa!
Absolutely GORGEOUS! The new colors are lovely! Thank you for the glimpse of what is to be!
Judy
What beautiful pics, good luck with the make over, I too get bored easily and like to change things up.
I have a sister-in-law that's in Kansas and heard that you've had more snow.
Stay warm.
The retail industry is all about change. It's so important to stay on top of trends and be willing to try new things. Sometimes customers don't get it but most of the time they apreciate new and exciting elements added to their favorite shops. Having a shop is the perfect outlet for people who crave something new. I guess that's why I love it and could not imagine myself doing anything else!
Good luck to you and your new look in the new year. I'm certain it will be nothing less than fabulous!
Kelly
Second Hand Chicks
Very inspiring, Deb... of course whatever choices you make and direction you follow with the makeover will delight everyone! You are setting a wonderful tone for the year with your attitude.
I was that kid, too... my mom refused to let me have the flowered wallpaper I so desperately wanted in fifth grade, because she said 'By next month you'll want to change it!' SO, I cut hundreds of little flowers out of crepe paper sheets and taped them up on my walls.
And the next month, I changed it. ;0)
Delightful..
I'm with you..
It's the beginning of a new year..
so let's lighten our spirit by tossing back the darkness..
open our hearts and souls to the light..
as we clear the clutter,
we can see a cleaner,lighter and brighter canvas emerging..
personally I AM READY..
warm hugs..laughing smiles...
Loui♥
Bring it on, can't wait to see...the palette is gorgeous
I love the lighter, bright look of things! I only wish I were closer so i could see the changes up close and personal! All the best in this New Year!
Curious Sofa has always been one of THE most exciting shops in the Kansas City metro area. I wondered how things would go when you moved from the Crossroads to Prairie Village and the store was even more fabulous. You definitely had a plan, both for the store and then even taking your merchandise south for shows so the Southern women could see that taking a trip north would be worthwhile. Everything was current, whether new to the store or in a new location. Please have faith in your dream. I can't wait to see the makeover.
I cannot wait to see what you have to share when you "revamp" your beautiful store. It will be breathtaking I am certain!
It looks beautiful! Wish I lived in Kansas again.
Change, change, change....love the word! "Change" in my pocket is always good... if I am in the "changing room" that means I am buying new clothes, and when I was a kid and my friend asks me if I "wanna change seats" that meant I had the better view. :-)
But, when someone screams, "don't change the channel!" That means they are watching a really good show on TV and don't want me to come along and channel flip on them.
So, change is word I love and like you, I get bored and like to stir things up. But I know whatever you do, it will be top notch, fab, and will make EVERYONE happy - which very, very few retailers can do - in fact, you are the only one I know that has the talent to do just that.
Have fun at market!
Love
Elizabeth
I thought I recognized some of those lovely photos in this post. :)
The winds of change must be blowing across the country. They have reached me here in TN and I have been considering taking my online shop in a new direction. It's both scary and exciting!
I look forward to seeing what you do with Curious Sofa in 2010.
Happy New Year!
Love. Love. Love.
Will be coming to KC to take a peek for myself very soon.
XO
Val
You have made me very excited! With all the snow and the cold I am very eager to see something that makes me smile! I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve! I know it will be amazing!
love the photos- so inspiring-
hopefully hubby will find the needs to travel your way and I can come along and finally see the shop...
someday!
You change to your hearts content! What would the world be without change! Every image in your post is so beautiful! Soft, vintage feel!
Deb, can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve. You're just the best as far as I am concerned. Hope to see you in Texas in the spring...
Hugs,
Shelley
I have a funny coincidence...Today I was going through some old magazine pages that I had torn out a while back and came across an article on you. Then...I was just "traveling" through blogland and came upon you once more. I love your style! Happy New Year :)
Oh, I can't wait to see what you are contriving... Absolutely love the color palette you are showing. Happy New Year and much success...
Blessings
Kitty
I love your beautiful, serene images and pale pastel color palette for the new year. Your blog is always so inspirational, as well as a source for a positive vibe for retailers. I can't wait to see what you do in 2010!
How absolutely beautiful this is! You are very talented! I love her face!
Sheila
Only you, whom I consider the most creative woman in America, could place Christmas balls on stairs and make you want to try that at home! Wish I lived in Kansas City!
Gulp, not my work, sorry! Lifted off the internet somewhere... Wish
Well, it looks like something you would do! You're inspiring love your work anyway!
Oh you'll see it this November!
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