Spring Is On The Way

Hi again, I haven't written in a while.  I've been, to say the least, busy.  But something in this quiet, chilly night made me wonder whether I still had this blog and sure enough, I never got around to deleting it.  So instead of doing that, I'll write again.

Packing time:  my Spring stock earlier this evening and then just before leaving the studio.

Walking home from work tonight at 1am, it's -20 degrees outside (-30 with windchill).  I am wearing seven different sweaters beneath my coat, and the snow-covered ice on the streets and sidewalks adds that special "Montréal" layer of difficulty to my 8 minute commute.  My bones have been aching for spring since December, and especially in the last few days as I've been preparing my Spring deliveries.

I'm checking, tagging, packing, and invoicing around 500 pieces of clothing this week, and really hoping that the owners and clients of the stores I work with like them.  Putting all this work out into the world is like giving birth to that many babies, except that actual babies fast become their own beings, whereas my work always reflects solely on me.

It wouldn't have been 1am, I would have left sooner, but earlier in the day I had completely forgotten about a parent-teacher meeting.  Luckily my 11 year old texted from her iPad to remind me just in time for me to make it there.  Everything is great, she is a stellar student and good citizen.  I'd like to take credit for that, but as you can see I really can't.

So I went back to finish and now it is 1am, and I'm tired and freezing but several boxes are packed up and I can get a hot bagel on the way home, so everything is going to be alright.  Spring is on the way.

Great new store!

 

I mostly work with boutiques in other cities, so it's always wonderful to walk down the street to visit a store I work with here in Montréal.

Especially when that store is the beautiful, new, "Les Coureurs de Jupons".  Shop owners Geneviève and Kristelle poured their hearts and souls into building this boutique, and their work has definitely paid off!  The place looks amazing, and has a warmth that is felt the moment you walk in the door.

Huge by the standards of indie shops, that only gives more space to showcase home-grown design.  A haven for shoppers keen on responsible consumption, Les Coureurs de Jupons carries more than 50 (!) local lines for women, men and kids too.  And since the reason for my visit was to re-stock the many Ramonalisa Fall/Winter 2011 pieces that sold in the last weeks, it seems that Les Coureurs de Jupons is off to a running start.  Stop by soon, you'll be glad you did!

Les Coureurs de Jupons
2627 rue Masson
Mon-Wed 10am - 6pm
Thurs-Fri 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm