I Declare This Spring ….Open

So how was good old Storm Ciara for you? First of all, I think naming storms and other weather events ought to be banned on aesthetic grounds. It always sounds so horribly faux-American. Sounds OK when they’re being super-dramatic on CNN, not so much on Radio Dartford. Could all parties now cease and desist forthwith. So, Sunday found me leaving home at some ungodly hour, headed for Manchester. Of course, it was for work – only the strongest work ethic would have got me out of my house on that day. Did I live to regret it? You bet. The journey took eight and a half hours. How much did I hate my life? Let me count the ways. Luckily I was travelling with three friends so it was quite good fun but honestly, I could have flown to Florida (OK, NYC) in the time it took to travel 200 miles. I realised why I had to go from what occured the next day but still……Not a happy bunny and I was totally exhausted by the time I came home on Monday.

Rest, you say? Ha! I’m thick in the midst of getting ready for the above. Now THAT I’m looking forward to. I’ve been frantically sourcing new eco-friendly packaging so I’m looking forward to launching that. Plus, the new 50ml sizes of the body creams are being launched and if our face creams are ready in time, they’ll be going on sale too. Someone said to me recently ‘You don’t sleep much, do you?’ Tell me about it. Success is 90% perspiration and 10% inspiration, and in my case, I’m relying on 100% Divine Intervention so I’m golden 🙂 I hope you will come and see us, and buy something! Artisans shall not live by praise alone. Besides, it’s February, the days are still too short, you’re not doing anything crazy like proposing just because it’s a leap year. How else can you cheer yourself up? Start each day with the lovely aromas of Alara products – you’ll smell fantastic and your skin will feel like silk. Plus it’s free entry, music to the ears of my personal inner cheapskate. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I leave you with my current favourite cheesy pick-up line: “Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got FINE written all over you.” I’m sorry, I just couldn’t resist. Happy Valentine’s Day.