Groundhog Day

As I sit inside on yet another “snow day” I have never been happier to read (http://www.chiff.com/a/groundhog-day.htm) that, “at 7:25 AM ET on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Punxsutawney Phil did NOT see his shadow - predicting an early spring!” I will admit that I am a bit superstitious and especially when the subject plays in my favor. Last Friday in my mind marked the end of winter as I placed my fall-winter orders and quickly transitioned to spring, at least in my mind, on paper, and with merchandise. Island Company is so strategic with their late January visits. On Sunday, Jenna and Linda, my Island Company contacts, show up at BSQO with their Palm Beach color, outdoor chic shirts, board shorts, and skirts, making my choices easy. I am excited for you all to see them. Be sure to watch for our upcoming Valentine’s Day email.

After their visit I headed to the New York Gift Show. To complement my picks from Island Company I found some fun beach toys and accessories from a new company called Nauti & Co. So even though it is not springy outside here in NY, or in Colorado where my friend, Andrea, tells me it is negative 17, Black Squirrel is gearing up for what should be an early spring. I CAN’T wait.