What's new for Q2?

Who else is ready to kick off Q2 with me?  After several false starts, it now looks like spring is here to stay - at least south of the Mason Dixon line.

Q1 was wackadoodle in many ways, and my plate was full with a new line package (and the learning curve that comes with it) and getting my dad through a medical scare (which is all resolved and fine now).

Now it's time to refocus and reconnect.  Oh, and West Virginia - I haven't forgotten about you.  We'll be meeting this month now that snow-covered mountain passages are no longer a threat.

The most exciting development is the addition for four(!) new product lines that will add color, whimsy and laughter to your retail experience:

Dammit Dolls

FCTRY

Simply Whimsical

Umlaut Brooklyn

You may be familiar with Dammit Dolls as it's not a new line to market - only to my line package.  Each 12" creation is a sturdy stress management tool that can really take a whacking - just grab it by the feet and do a dammit slam when stress makes you ready to shout and destroy.  Each doll also has a side-splitting poem to encourage you to vent your frustration with it rather than causing property damage or getting arrested! 

Dammit Dolls are available in many prints but all have the same construction

Unicorn Snot is the most prominent collection from FCTRY.  Your tween customers especially will love this glitter gel collection of products for body, face & hair that will make them sparkle more than they already do!  Choose from Body Gel, Lip Gloss and new SPF30 Glitter Sunscreen.  Gel & lip gloss are available in 5 colors using cosmetic-grade glitter.

Glitter Gel & Lip Gloss from Unicorn Snot

Simply Whimsical was created out of a love for aprons and a passion for fashion.  All of the vibrant, cheerful fabrics are original designs, and the range has grown to include other domestic items such as oven mitts, pot holder, household gloves, "pot pinchers", shower curtains - and the super hot category of dish towels.

The Lemonade apron is also available in a coordinating oven mitt/pot holder/waffle towel set

Umlaut Brooklyn pairs vintage and retro-inspired graphics with irreverent, sometimes naughty humor on greeting cards as well as giftable items such as compact mirrors, business card holders, journals, magnets & notepads.

Just a few of the humorous greeting card options from Umlaut Brooklyn

As Q2 unfolds, I do expect more new product introductions that I will share with you as soon as they are announced.  Keep your shop's assortment fresh and keep customers coming back during the spring months when the weather we compete with changes from snow to sunshine!