I like this better over there...

My creative side is waking up this week. I've received some new shipments, requiring a little product shuffle and desired a new display and window. I forgot how much I love merchandising! It's been a couple years since I've been creative at work. (with the exception of all of my brilliant ideas...)

I merchandised the trendy 2,000 sq ft space I managed a while back - windows, floor sets and all. And my NYC job was fairly creative. And when my dragon boss wasn't sucking the fun out of the room with her fire breathing, it was fun! I played with fabrics and created design boards (which was initially fun, but the critiques with said dragon boss were HELL!), clipped trends and oversaw production and sales of accessories. Seriously, does it get any better for a job description? Once my company is super huge and handling licensing, I'll make sure I maintain that position within the biz.

But I am seriously enjoying flexing my brain a bit and feeling the ownership of the store. That and interviewing 20-somethings all week who look at you like an accomplished store owner. Man, my self esteem is on the rise!

*gleam*