This year’s holiday season has been amazing, and we want to thank all of you for the opportunity to spend it with you. It all started in October with our Members’ Christmas Opening where we got the chance to talk with many of you and listen to your stories about what makes Christmas special in your home. At our DIY demonstrations, we enjoyed seeing how many of you share our passion for creating beautiful holiday spaces featuring tables, mantels, outdoor planters, and Christmas trees. And at the Holiday Gala in November, we were so excited that, together, we were able to raise over $5,500 for The Big Garden and their fight to end hunger in our community. Whether you were a familiar face returning to pick out this year’s Christmas tree or you were a new friend starting new holiday traditions, we’ve enjoyed sharing the best parts of the season with you all.
One of our favorite traditions is the annual visit from Santa’s own reindeer. We’ve loved seeing all the smiles from the kids – and the adults – as the story of Santa’s magical reindeer team came to furry life right in front of their eyes. Chloe and Sparkle headed back to the North Pole a few days ago – it’s hard to say goodbye, but we know they’re getting ready in case they get called up to take their spots in front of that famous red sleigh. Of course, nothing is more exciting than the chance to sit and chat with Santa himself, and we were delighted to see how many kids and their parents came for this important Christmas tradition. Santa took his big bag full of the pictures and letters you left for him – he’s probably enjoying every one of them and sharing them with the elves right now. And we have to wonder what he thought of the seventeen-foot version of himself we installed in the parking lot…
Yes, it’s been a memorable season, and we’re happy to say it isn’t over yet. We’ll be open until 9pm through December 23rd for any last-minute decorations, gifts, and ideas you might need. On Christmas Eve, we’ll be here until 3pm, and on Christmas Day we’ll be closed all day, but we look forward to seeing you again on the 26th when our winter hours, 9am to 6pm, will begin. After one more break to celebrate New Year’s Day, we’ll be ready for a new season of events and exciting products we think you’ll enjoy.
Once again, thank you for making us a part of your holiday preparations and traditions. We hope you have a joyful Christmas with your loved ones, and we can’t wait to see what beautiful things we can grow together in the coming year.
Thanks to our friends @cinnamongirlblog, @ajgrandgenett, @lindsaypiittmann, @kristenkhoff, @blushingmomma, @samanthahegge, and @mrs.whitshinn for stopping in the store and sharing your holiday moments with us.
