September, fall and such

Fall, I could go on forever with what I like about fall.   I loved going back to school.  (I think it was the back to school shopping).  I would lay my first day outfit out on my bed and then change it and change it again.   Fall – a little bit crisp breezes, apples, pumpkins, Halloween, concord grapes, Japanese Maple leaves on my deck and that oh so crazy bright San Francisco light.  You have to be in the mood for that light it is so revealing. Ok I will stop. I am starting to sound like a Julie Andrews song The store has been bustling of late.   Piles of empty cardboard boxes show just how much inventory has come in.   Socks, arts and crafts stuff, Japanese pencil cases, diamond shaped  olive oil bottle,  bright shiny colanders and a bevy of newly published cookbooks.    We have to gear ourselves up for 4th quarter.  It requires a certain focus and organization that is satisfying and rewarding. Here are some of my favs.  Thanks so to all of you who write to me that you read our newsletter and enjoy hearing from us. New trays I use trays at home.  When I unload the dishwasher, if I make a lunch that is special or if we eat outside.   When Kris was little it was handy to put an art project on a tray.   I have been looking for a simple tray for the store and we came up with these.  They are a perfect size: 11.5 x 16.5 inches and come in an array of colors.  The price is $14 , just what I wanted you to pay. The Bling Ring Thing I cannot stop it.  We have a section that is all $3 rings.   I am proud.   They are pretty big and pretty crazy but they are the sort of thing you might purchase to match a nail polish color or if you have to go to Las Vegas for a weekend.     We sort and display them by color and spend a lot of time making them accessible.   I am always finding new sources for them and try and keep the selection changing and fresh.    How funny I take something so frivolous so seriously.   Check it out. Magnets are magnetic I sometimes do not buy many magnets for the store .   Maybe I associate them with over crowded refrigerators or car washes.   Sometimes I come across really pretty ones, though and our magnet door right now is full.   I personally use them if I am sending a recipe to a friend  or if I drop a note off at someone’s house. (you can always find a metal bit in front of a house) Olivia just said “I would frivolously spend money on magnets. So there you have it. More fun than any one place deserves.  We move ahead with kindness and community in mind.    We tweet at HFSF.   One can also like (there is no thumbs up on my keyboard at the present time) Heartfelt on Facebook. So from Leo the cat and the gang at HF – welcome fall and stop on by! d Heartfelt 436 Cortland Ave. San Francisco, California 94110

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