Mika and I just returned from the furniture market in High Point, NC. As I"ve said before, markets are an exhausting experience. We are on our feet walking around different showrooms from 8 am to 6 pm for two and a half days.
My back is still aching.
But we did see some great merchandise. Most of it will be here next Spring.
It is fun to sell an item to someone who is so excited about it. A gal today purchased an acorn pendant tiffany light and was thrilled.
She had come in during the summer and saw it. She came back this fall during the quiet time and took it all in. I showed her how it works and the other color option. She looked admiringly at it for a long time and pulled the trigger.
I'm happy it worked out, many times when someone comes back we are sold out of the item they were interested in.
I love it when a vehicle pulls right up to the front door, the people get out and come into the store with a mission.
You can tell they are serious buyers. No haggling, no nonsense types who pick out items they enjoy and buy them.
There used to be more customers like that, but in today's environment when they do come in it feels like a gift from God.
Every time someone said, "If I only had a cabin to put this in," or, "Now I'm going to have to build a cabin so I can buy something."
Two couples from Chicago were strolling through the store and on their way out were - as so many people do - gushing about how nice the store was.
One of the husbands said, "I'm sure he appreciates the compliments, but I think he would like revenues more."
Now there is a man who must run his own business.
The sun is shining, there is crispness in the air and the color on the trees is breathtaking. Another beautiful day in the Northland.
Tomorrow is Cranberry Fest in Stone Lake and Apple Fest up in Bayfield. These bring people to Hayward on their way to or from those events. It already seems to be bringing people to town as the store is hopping this Friday morning.
The electricians are working on the power upgrade in the new lighting room, Mika is helping customers special order new bedding and customers are roaming the store.
It's a glorious day, praise the Lord.
