Humphrey's Birthday Special

I run at full speed 95% of the time and that means I forget to do things from time to time. I had plans to order a beautiful selection of dog themed books for the shop. A collection of books , in honor of Humphrey's birthday {my Yorkie}. However this past Sunday I relized , I had missed out on ordering them in time for delivery by his birthday. That brings me to HiHo's hero of the week, Amy, my book rep, she put together a wonderful order of books with me. She arrived in the snow, Sunday afternoon and made it happen.
The books arrived today, everyone I selected, BRAVO, Amy!!!! Each one more beautiful than the next and with a vintage flare.
The Best Dog In The World, is a book we sold through the holiday season and couldn't keep on the shelf.
Shaggy Muses, has short stories of dogs that inspired writers the likes of , Virgina Woolf.
The list goes on....and in the spirit of a Birthday Party Weekend each one of these books is 10% off all weekend.
We have never discounted new arrivals before like this, but then again Humphrey has never been seven before. Be sure to stop by for a cupcake this weekend....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The Lights are On

The light of my life turns me on....whoops, I mean the windows at HiHo are now illuminated. Mr. HiHo spent two/three days lighting up my world, and the front of HiHo. Didn't I say it all starts at the windows?

Once the Christmas lights came down it was clear we were going to have to do something about outdoor night lighting for the building.

Supplies were purchased, the weather was suppose to be in the high 30's to 40's, the time was now. Of course the project was more of a project than planned, (what one isn't?) the one day projected installation turned into three.

The days were cooler than the weather channel had said, lots of wind yesterday, and the 40's were never in the picture.

However HiHo looks amazing at night, just like Mr. HiHo says "just like Macy's" HA!

Yup, Mr. HiHo once again lite up my life....love you honey, thanks :)

Transitional or is it Just Everyday

It all starts in the windows....what will you find inside? This time of year is known as "transitional" in the land of retailers. Big box stores are compelled to push last seasons merchandise out the doors, claiming deep discounts. However we know it's still winter, who are they fooling. I'm not ready to buy tee shirts yet or the leftover- shop worn sweaters from Christmas. I'm sure you're not either. I say feature true blue products....you know the ones we need. It's cold, dry, grey and everyone deserves better.
That's why I have been working now just as hard, if not harder than I did preparing for the holiday season. Some how it seems more challenging than ever to reinvent the shop for the new year.
It's hard to resist the urge to proclaim Spring....It's sorta like when the big box stores proclaim Christmas before Halloween.
I have restrained myself and I'm celebrating winter in the colors and textiles of the season. What better way to do this than to showcase are Classic HiHo products???

Just like in your home we have taken down the holiday decorations and we are not getting the Easter baskets out.
Yes, it's sad packing the holiday away until next year, but there is something about a stripped clean house. You know, uncluttered, feeling refreshed....a true blue simplified version of home. Transitional?...no it's called, calm and embracing the season. It's why so many love this time of year.

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A Good Tired

I'm now working everyday from ten in the morning to eight at night. Now I know very often I work hours longer than that running the shop and then going to auction....not to mention pick up and drop off of kids, meals, laundry and just boring must dos. However, it's the time a year that the doors are open at HiHo for ten hours everyday. A special time of year.... yeah, yeah, Merry Christmas and all that, but the only time of year that I leave displays to sit for weeks. Not one room in transition, not one room being flipped or refreshed, just sell, sell, sell. Longer visits with customers and the feeling of a well planned project completed , at last. Some how the thought of working the shop for ten hours is not overwhelming and is energizing. It's the last weekend before Christmas, snow is pending, the stock levels are diminishing, customers are weary, I am just a good tired and ready to do it again tomorrow.

A Pink Saturday Update

It's Pink Saturday, it happens every week , with me or without me. It has been months since I have participated and it has not been without regret.....because... Where have I been??? Working, here at HiHo and using facebook to keep the world informed that I am still alive. The retail fourth quarter can be overwhelming on it's own and have I mentioned, I have three teenagers, woops, sorry one turned 20 this week. HiHo, my shop, has sky rocked to new levels, since we were honored with the title of Best Gift Shop in the Hudson Valley, {well... we are meeting a lot of first time in customers anyway :)}. While using facebook has attracted a whole new customer base and is a great way to communicate with HiHo Fans, it has pulled me away from my beloved blog postings. Amazingly Beverly sends me an invite every week to join in on Pink Saturdays. Each week I read her email shake my head and think....I can't fit that in this week. DARN. This week I thought how dumb it would be if I didn't fit a Pink Saturday post in, me the avid 30 year collector of vintage pink Christmas ornaments.... I know all the followers of PS will appreciate my obsession and I love to share.

I don't usually share shots of my home. I attempt to use this blog to promote and inform about my shop, HiHo. However the holiday season in my home seems to scream Pink Saturday. The houses and deer sit behind the corner of the couch in my living room and the ornaments are from my tree.

May your season be bright and pink!

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