After tackling the six trees in record time, the creative team has hit a little slump...We worked on tabletop most of the day, as well as mantles and garland placement. Anne and Shannon did a little chandelier embellishing with our ever-in-demand mercury finial ornaments.
Some areas we were pleased with, but as the day into night wore on, we began to get a bit slap happy as we critiqued our designs. I will have to say that it is difficult to feel a sense of accomplishment when you leave the store in such turmoil!
Boxes, ribbons, chenille wraps, more boxes, bubble wrap, wire ornament hooks, misplaced tabletop inventory from a few days prior...it all adds up to a rather chaotic state! I'm rather counting on a fresh start tomorrow with a fresh vision as well. We may start with rounds to review the designs of today and rethink several areas.
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| see what I mean about the chaos? Boxes, trash, ornaments needing to be organized in baskets...we have to walk around all this to work! |
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| Chandelier dripping with mercury finial ornaments! Yes, I also got gold this year per your requests. |
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| Closeup of Santa, bottlebrush trees, deer and lambs. So cute! |
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| Inside the blue French bibliotech. Those darling houses made it back into the mix again, Robin egg, Pale pink, white and graphite. Great mix. |
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| Look at this unique clock face ( real working clock!) Shannon already took her's from the stock room...the team members get first pick, you might say! So many advantages to working "the night shift". |
Maybe it's just the third day slump. 3-4 more days to go.
