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Shame on me.  I never did take a minute to publicly thank you for such an amazing first season.  From the day our doors opened in September, we have been blessed with a stream of lovely, enthusiastic customers, admirers, and kindred spirits.

I must confess, we didn’t know you were out there.

Opening a shop is a very scary thing to do, even in normal times.  I can’t tell you how many caring individuals shook their heads with worry when we told them of our plans for Hello Bluebird.  Who can blame them?  But, if you have ever known me on a friendly basis, you can vouch that I’ve been known to get a bit headstrong, especially once I’ve decided a dream is hanging in the balance.

Well, so far so good.  I would like to think it is because we have such amazing taste (ha!), but I think it has as much to do with the beautiful artists we feature at the shop, and the kind, responsible companies with whom we prefer to do business.  There is some seriously good karma happenin’ in here!

So, officially this time, THANK YOU.  We could not have made it this far with out such amazing community support, both in the shop and from our internet onlookers.

Now, onto the new season: full of more surprises, more art, more great makers, and more new friends!  Hello, 2010!

(reverse) Compendium "Trust Your Crazy Ideas" Anywhere Notebook, $3.95