You know that tingle of anticipation you get when the delivery truck pulls up and someone brings a package to your door? One sweet perk of being a home and interior designer is that I get that rush of discovery pretty much every day. Fabric samples, product prototypes, shipments of items I’ve purchased on scouting trips or my own indulgences from a favorite store or catalog … something wonderful is always being deposited on my doorstep. Those brown boxes could be anything—but they’re always fun.
Today I received one BIG delivery from Garnet Hill. 45 brown boxes, in fact. My Edward Island and Northwoods bedding has arrived in Portland’s Old Port. In 45 big, brown boxes. Thank goodness for my amazing staff! I love being able to showcase my textile designs in my own boutique, but the logistics of it all can be … daunting. As the boxes piled up this morning I just stood there, mouth open, wondering where on earth it was all going to go. Lucky for me Jen already had her box cutter in hand, and a plan, so I could take a few moments delving into the different packages and getting the magic back.
I love these pieces, and I love seeing them in my new retail space. Come to 215 Commercial Street in Portland, Maine’s Old Port and see them for yourself! We could really use some help unpacking a few boxes.
