What's New With You (or me)

Howdy friends!  Sneaking in a quick second to give a "What's New With Me" update.  As some of you know, my husband and I own a small business - a fine  jewellery store.  He's the jeweller, designer, watchmaker, and all-around big boss man.  His 75 year old father still works 4 days a week doing watch repairs and restorations.  I am sales, marketing, social media, and the face on the front line.  After months and months of deep discussions, we made a BIG announcement yesterday.  This went out as a blast on our facebook and to our customer data base:

ANNOUNCEMENT! 

To all of our much valued clients and supporters,

After almost 12 years in North Sydney, the time has come for a new venture. Pola Jewellers have made the decision to close shop when our lease expires in December 2016. We have come to know so many of you as friends, and we have loved having the opportunity to work with all of you over the years.

Starting Wednesday, the 31st of August (today!), we will be slashing prices on all of our stock. We have a lot of items to move, and it is a perfect opportunity for anyone who wants fine quality jewellery at a ridiculously low price. Hurry in because stock won't last long.

We would love to see each and every one of you before we go, if for nothing else than to have a chat and let you know what the future holds. Pop in, have a look, and say hello.

Looking forward to seeing all of you,
Neil, Graham, and Erin Pola

P.S. Neil and Erin will be starting a new and exciting business venture early next year, and we will update you as those plans fall into place.

Here's our shop...................

We have received an overwhelming amount of response, support, and sales.  The last two days have been busier than Christmas Eve sales. 

Yesterday, when we left the store (4 hours after closing!), I said "I didn't even get to read any blogs or do book challenge stuff today!"  Neil's response......well, really, it doesn't need to be repeated.  He just doesn't understand why blog & book challenge stuff is so important, well, during business hours at least.  haha!

And, we have A LOT more designs and stock to get manufactured and into the windows.  I've been organizing all of the gemstones we own, and Neil and I have been working together on designs for him to create.  You know, in his spare time. 

So, I may be a little absent from my usual blogger interaction.  I enjoy this space and many of the relationships I've developed, so I won't be totally absent.  Just not around everyday as much as usual.  You understand.  I know you do.  In fact, I feel stupid for even writing this paragraph.  Moving on.

Hey - want to see some pretty sparkly things?  Check us out:  http://www.polajewellers.com/

Linking up with Kristen and Gretchen:

That's what's new with me!  What's new with you??