Soooo, as I told you last week, April of The Added Touch, and I left for Kansas City early on Saturday morning amidst pouring rain and truthfully, if she had suggested we wait another weekend, I would have not been disappointed. To go in and out of stores with the weather like it was would turn my hair into one big frizz ball. But amidst the humidity and rain we began another journey into the unknown.
(My hair at the end of our rainy day shopping trip)
The first furniture stop we made was, shall I say disappointing. Some of the products were great, but I just couldn’t put my finger on why nothing was clicking. Nothing was saying, “This is so YOU!” We had been there for several hours and left to go get a bite of lunch, when April suggested that we try another furniture store. I was so down about not finding anything that tugged at my heart, that I would have been content to just come home.
And then she suggested it. “Let’s try Nell Hill’s.” My heart was telling me, yes let’s do it, but I was just so down about what I had seen, that I just wanted to give up and go home. But without hesitation, she set her GPS towards the north of Kansas City and we began our adventure to Nell Hill’s.
I have had so many customers here in the area that have told me that my shop reminds me of Nell Hill’s. Only thing–I don’t carry the furniture that she does. And truthfully, I had never spent much time looking at their furniture because I hadn’t been in the market for furniture until now. I’ve always loved her brand of accessorizing her furniture. And the fabrics she sells are amazing.
The minute I stepped foot in the door, I saw the chair I wanted. (different fabric, though) The price tag–well let’s just say it was a quality piece of furniture when I tell my husband.
However, my biggest dilemma was the ottoman that I wanted to put under the chandelier that goes in the center of the living area. I knew everything would need to revolve around that. Totally impractical, but totally “me.”
As I wandered through the store I was like a kid in a candy store, but I knew this was the place that knew what I wanted already. It knew my style and I knew they knew that I was a person that was not going to worry about taking risks with my patterns and color schemes. I didn’t even know what color scheme I was going to have until I walked out of that store that day.
And then it stopped me dead in my tracks as I approached the ottoman that I wanted. All I could see was the ottoman and the colors they had used to complement it. The reds, the whites and blues seemed to shout this is the way to go.
And then it happened–The designer waiting on me said, “Did you know that we are having a 20% off sale?” Well there it was–my message from above. Do it!
My reasons for doing this are:
1. Because I want it
2. Because I want it
3. Because I want it
In 15 to 20 years I will not care about buying new furniture. For all I know, I will be ready for the “funny farm.” Or, maybe I won’t even be here. Seriously, I have never taken a salary from my business. I’ve always put it back into the business for the coming year. So now is the time for me to enjoy just a little bit of what those years have given to me. I thank God for how He’s blessed the business.
So as I see my husband gulp when he asks how much something costs, I just smile and say, “It’s cheaper than your John Deere tractor.” Enough said. (Truthfully, he wouldn’t care.) I see how much pleasure that tractor gives him when he’s using it and it gives me so much joy to see him use the funds we’ve scrimped and saved for all these years. I know he’ll feel the same about me and my purchases. 😉
Enough about this. I’ll let you know how we progress next week. I’ve got to get the store ready for our first Spring Event of the season. Mark your calendars for March 23 through the 27th. And just FYI I’m not hearing anything about the shows that we do in the fall. I imagine they are waiting to see how the pandemic is progressing. It’s a time of waiting for all of us. It’s a time of teaching us to be still and know that our Creator knows what He’s doing.
As always, we can’t wait to help you accessorize your home. Maybe, we can even help you with a new color scheme for the season.
Blessings to all!
Debbie
Absolutely love all of it! And will be easy to change colors and accessories down the road! And yes a lot cheaper then a JD tractor!
You jogged my memory when mentioning Nell Hill’s store. I was there many, many years ago. A very update store with numerous decorating ideas. Enjoyed hearing of the store again.
I LOVE the ottoman! Can’t wait for the next installment.
I love the ottoman and the color scheme.