Dear colleagues, customers, and friends-
My
mother reminded me of this Quaker saying recently, which was passed to
her by my own Quaker grandma. It is the message I am holding in my heart
as we move forward with the closing of the store.
Today,
I write to you with an overflowing heart, because the response to our
closing notice has been tremendous. We have been told every day for
5-1/2 years that greenspace is wonderful, but I didn't realize until
this outpouring, how valued we truly are.
I'm
working on what is next for greenspace, my own career, and my beloved
employees. For myself, getting back to my interior design roots is a
no-brainer. And there are so many wonderful green options for remodeling
now that I can no longer carry all the samples in the back of my car.
Plus, I love making and selling paint, stains and finishes you can't get
anywhere else. All of that takes up space.
So,
a new idea is taking root in me. What if we jettison the practical
items that you can get other places, like cleaning products, baby
clothes, and Klean Kanteens, and focus on paint, flooring, countertops,
tile, finishes, beds and bedding? What do you think of that idea?
I
want to hear from all of you: customers, contractors, interior
designers, architects - would you continue to support us as you have
these past 5-1/2 years? And be honest. Serve up your thoughts and
advice. We can take what resonates as we move forward.
We
at greenspace have staked our reputation on weeding through the
literature, researching the products, companies and processes, then
providing the best choices we can find as locally as possible. We would
like to continue doing that, if you have projects and want us to.
Let
us know. Come on in. Are you ready to do a project? Order your
flooring, paint, tile, & countertops. We need to know. You, too,
fellow professionals. You are a foundation of our business. Is this the
way that will open?
Thanks again to all of you,
Lydia
