Soft organza scarf/wrap

Hi ho, hi ho off to Vancouver I go.  Another day another dollar.

A road trip means getting packed up and making sure that all of the good stuff is at hand. Baskets are loaded with samples. Totes are neatly packed and organizers filled with a wide variety of silk goods to tempt buyers. As I walk down the street laden with the baskets of samples, the silk billows out of the baskets causing people on the street to turn and wonder. That is a Marco Polo moment, or should I say Marcia Polo? I love watching their eyes being captivated by the glossy silks. There is something about the richness and luminous qualities of silk that draws people in.

Churning through product to get it ready means more ordering as I see quantities dwindling, more dreaming up new colour combinations and more culling of older styles and colour combinations. This begs the question of what colours will be hot and in demand next month. My mind is constantly checking on the colour combos out there in this rich and vibrant world we live in. Colour is everywhere in patterns and pairings. It is a really nice thing to be on the lookout for.  It draws me deeper into landscapes, gardens, sunsets, pools of water, works of art, house colours, font colours and the milky greyness of dusk. It is not just noticing colour but becoming present with it. Not sure what that really means but I know it to be true.

The other really fun part about this on the road business is finding new outlets. There are some very lovely shops and those are the ones I aim for. I am looking for a boutique,  studio, gallery or shop that stands out from the crowd, that is lovingly tended by owners that have a roving eye for something unique, special and definately a cut way above average. What I usually find is that the shop owners are a cut above average too. They have started their enterprise because they love the collections they offer to their customers. Their connection is deeper than just a buying and selling experience. They all have an incredible commitment to their customers. And there is an experince that happens in their shops rather than just a buying/selling situation. And it is all about relationships.

Ok, so by now it must be apparent that there are a ton of details and distractions on my plate and I need to get to the task.  More next week!