Friday, March 25, 2011

Too much. Too soon.

A little update on the Nordstrom order:

After countless rounds of sampling...I am not at a place where I feel comfortable proceeding. I had to make the sad decision to cancel the order yesterday. I am totally feeling sorry for myself & wish I could have kept my big (excited) mouth shut until it was "real".

I am trying to be hopeful I can get to a place where it will work.
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  1. You made the right decision. If you weren't happy with the way the dolls were turning out you would have been so mad at yourself to have your name on them. Go have some ice cream - you'll feel better! :)

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  2. Aww... wow, what an adventure though. I saw your previous post about not being able to get the quality you want from the vendor you worked with. I think it's great you're sticking to your vision.

    You are one of the most creative people I've ever had the chance to know.

    I am sorry it's not the right time, but I wish you the best! I'm sure you'll get this off the ground, when it's right and you can bring your vision to life.

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  3. When one door closes, another opens. Something better is out there for you!! :)

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  5. Yes, big hugs from me too. Chalk it up as a learning experience and know that there is demand for the dolls and that you can figure out a way to make it work in the future. I'm sure of it!

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  6. That is really too bad :( Your dolls are so wonderful and I am sure there will be many slightly smaller retailers (than huge-mongous Nordstrom's) who would be happy to have them. Maybe you just need a few more rungs on your ladder between here and world (US) domination. You'll get there, don't worry!

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  7. Thank you guys. Totally feeling better already. There are worse problems to have! I know this.

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  8. So so sorry Jen - I can so relate. I've had two major things go wrong this year - one in particular has been heart crushing. I am desperately trying to remain positive, and telling myself "that there are worst problems out there" daily...most likely hourly :) I have faith that things will get better for you, and move as they should. And if you find that you are feeling sorry for yourself, know that there is someone on the eastern shore of MD feeling sorry for herself probably at that exact moment. Lets just gain 80 pounds and be done with it...wait...is that just my solution? :) xoxo

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  10. jen, so sorry to hear it. but like everyone else has said, you are sticking to your vision, and the dolls weren't working out to your liking. it's totally heartbreaking, but i have no doubt there will be bright things right around the corner. go have that ice cream and a glass of wine. hugs!

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  11. "Just because the tide is out doesn't mean there is less water in the ocean."-Seth Godin

    I heard that today, and I think it is really smart.

    And everyone knows the tide always comes back in. Keep your chin up. Sending you hugs!

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  12. I sold to one of the big guys, and the product stuff is just the beginning. It was quite the experience and let's just say very little of it was positive. It is a lost opportunity, sure, but you'll have your sanity intact. :)

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  13. You made the right decision, Jen. Last thing you want is your PERFECT reputation for quality and design to be harmed by going the "mass" route. I think you are a very smart lady!! XOXO

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  15. Oh Jen.. so sorry it didn't work out. But I so admire how you stuck to your guns and gut feeling. This only goes to prove how much you care about your product and how much goes into each and every single one. I'm even prouder now, more than ever, to have an authentic Sophie&Lili doll in our home! I truly believe where one door closes, another will open. There will be another chance Jen, believe it!

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  16. i am so sorry to hear that! but also very glad that you made this decision with your heart. i know you would be even more unhappy if your dolls were out there and not up to your standards! we are all blessed to have your awesome dolls...hang in there!!!

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  17. Again, thank you so much. I feel SO much better than I did Friday. xo

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