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The Latest from Tara & Her Customer-Requested Today's Special Value!

by on ‎10-05-2011 12:59 AM

Can't believe it's finally getting chilly, actually turned on my heat this morning  I do love the changing of the seasons and I even love snow, at least the first fall of it, then...not so much! Last winter here on the East Coast, we were buried and it's pretty at first but then once the plows have at it, it's just dark, yucky, ugly mounds of ice...everywhere.

 

So I just need to brag on my mom a bit...she is truly amazing! Mom and a few friends from our church decided to go on an African safari  I know! Anyway, when she told me of her idea, I thought how little I would want to do something like that — it's so far away and so rustic even though I've been to Alaska and absolutely loved it. I don't know, I guess I just kinda get caught up in how busy my schedule is and the idea of any downtime usually involves a beach, some sand, and a spa. Mom and I joke about that all the time  she says I shouldn't say these things out loud, it doesn't make me sound worldly, whatever that means...won't she be thrilled when she returns and reads that I've put it out there for my online family to read? Smiley Happy So long point, getting longer, we've talked a few times at $3.99 a minute (insane) and she fed a giraffe from her mouth (apparently you hold a cookie in your mouth and they come and eat it) and this morning she took a hot air balloon ride across the Serengeti (see picture). Okay, so you know the expression that mothers are always right she totally is, I so wish I was there...love that about her!

Mom

 

Just got back from a long trip with the Q directors and buyers where I show them all the things I've been working on new patterns and items to add to current patterns (i.e., Old World, Polka Dot, Floral Lace, etc.), and it could not have gone any better. 2012 is shaping up to be filled with all the line extensions and new ideas you've all shared with me, and in some cases "begged" for me to design...again, I love that passion. Here are just a couple of the pictures that I put together for them...let me know what you think! Bathroom accessories (love these), figural chicken bakers, a nesting bee hive, traditional baking pieces, and so much more! These will all be items for next year…woo hoo!

Bathroom Set

Hen House Coop


Old World Bee Hive Canister

Pie Plate


Set of Two Roosters


Old World Square Set


 
So nerves are in full swing for my Today's Special Value. I put a picture up on Facebook and the response has been incredible. I'm so incredibly excited, hope you are, too! It's the first time we've ever done a single piece in both Old World and Polka Dot, and so many of you have been asking for a single 13" x 9" baker (the most used and universal dish), so why not make it really special and add the usual...a Temp-tations special twist. Tune in at Midnight ET to get your pattern and color. Since there will be 16 colors, we don't have a lot of each and I don't want you to be disappointed. Plus, be sure to watch my video below where I talk a little bit more about my inspiration for this Today's Special Value!







See you there!

—Tara