2011 Retrospective, Part 1

2011 was a good year at the shop. 2011 was a busy year at the shop. So busy, it's going to take me two posts to cover all the things I wanted to.

In January, our interns Krysten and Lindsay started. Hollie and I are so thankful for all the help they've given us, and the things we've got to accomplish as a result of their help. These ladies are pretty awesome all around.

In February, all four of us undertook a crafty window display that ended up on the Canadian Living blog. Not too shabby.

In March, we put up a window display we've used a couple times in the past, but I always love it.  We also spent a lot of time getting ready for our first ever visit from the Victoire Ladies. It was so lovely to have them come down. Party time.

New sign alert!  In April we finally picked up our new sign, one that lots of people in the community helped us to get after our first one was stolen.  Dear new sign: I love you.

Man, May was so exciting I need a break just looking through it. All of us undertook a big project re-painting our outdoor bench in some bright spring shades.  We hosted the first ever James St North Pop Up Shop with the ladies from Victoire, preloved, Robber, Fieldguided and Yarn Over Movement.  I think we can safely call that a success.   We also finally got around to creating our dream window display.... White Elephant Featuring KITTENS!

In June, our store became the backdrop for Spenny's new show, Single White Spenny. Seeing White Elephant all dolled up as Spenny's Funtastic Novelty Emporium was pretty amazing.  We also hosted Jenna Rose's 5 year anniversary party during art crawl, and loved every minute of it.

See? Busy! We'll do part two later this week.