Everything is Coming Up Roses

January Planning is In Full Swing 
I love January. It’s a new year, new plans, new goals and all the possibilities. I start with a new, blank calendar, file away the previous year and begin brainstorming new ideas.
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I start by looking at all the best sellers from the previous year, research trends in both home decor and fashion and then reach out to my suppliers to check in-stock products for creating.
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January is a big month for the trade shows. LA, Dallas, Atlanta and NY are the ones I follow. I like to see how, what and looks trending. It’s just a baseline and jumping off point, a “Mood Board” for the new season. I have been to The New York gift show many times over the years and hoping I can get there this year. It’s a great way to network and get the ball rolling for new designs. 
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Just like your home, it’s a month of cleaning out to create a clean slate and build from there. I have lots of ideas and I really enjoy the process of creating and designing new collections for the upcoming year. 
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Cheers to a new year of new, fresh ideas in 2023!