Sayonara Sole Mate...

At Noon today I found out that the shoe store, Sole Mate, that I created 10 years ago, that I sold to my Manager 5 years ago...is closing it's doors at the end of this month. I have very mixed feelings about this closing. It feels like an end of an era for me, even though I had really nothing to do with it after I sold it. I threw myself into the yarn business. I looked back for awhile, longing for certain aspects only "Ready to Wear" can provide (ie. Carrie's Sex and the City). Like 18 pairs of Dansko Professionals (a year), free Eileen Fisher, free BCBG, free Arches and Mephistos, ah! When I told people I was opening a yarn shop, many people curled their lips and scratched their heads..."But, Fashion is so fashionable! Shoes are cool! Knitting is so old lady! Yuck!" They did not understand the power of Funky Fur scarves (remember, this was 5 years ago!). They couldn't possibly have understood the number of rabid fiber freaks foaming at the mouth circling yarn shops like buzzards around a carcass...no. They couldn't have guessed it. But, ultimately, the yarn industry has proven to be very kind to me and knitting has provided solace during some very difficult times in my life (Divorce, Death of Best Friend). Knitting helped me cope. Along with exercise, the cuddle of a Lil'Pug, and the ears and couches of good friends.


When I heard the news of the closing of the shoe store, at first I was upset, wanting her to call and sell it back to me! But it dawned on me that if she was declaring bankruptsy, the name Sole Mate, in The Biz, is dead. so. Hum. A Chapter in my past life, closed forever. But (skipping and tap dancing, arms thrown in the air) Life goes on! (Twirling and diving on sofa with legs in the air) Long Live Mosaic!!! May you thrive and prosper Forever! Cheers! (Martini raised above head, eyes closed)

On a side note, I've decided to hold a contest (shitz and giggles!)
Name That Yarn Contest!
Here are the rules...
The person that comes up with the best name for my hand dyed yarn wins
1. A $100 Gift certificate to Mosaic
2. A trip with me to TNNA in Columbus Ohio in June 07
3. A big bear hug (optional)
I need the logo and the name and the picture(or the idea of what the picture is) that will be on my label.

Good Luck folks, I know you've got it in you. And you know I heart Pugs. Peace out!