Just Catching My Breath!

  Oh my goodness!!  Ok, we have literally jumped into the Retail world here lately with my parents purchasing my favorite small business here in Lubbock.  Previously known as Down Memory Lane, DML Scrapbooks, Inc. became real to us on March 1st!  Laura and Emily have worked very hard the last 2 weeks (and then some) training me for what lies ahead.  If I seem a bit "frazzled" when you have come into the store or have spoken to me over the phone.......this is why.  At some point things just stop entering the brain!  I kindly asked them to start throwing things at me with sticky dots, so maybe I would remember stuff later.  Well, I have resorted to texting them on occasion.  (Thanks gals!)  They have been super patient with me.

  Ok, the Good Stuff!  A few of the new products we received over the last week are: 3 Bugs in a Rug, a very cute Boy and Girl line, both of which I re-ordered today as well as 2 of their other lines including their "happy bird-day" and cute "home" line.  Heart of Texas Studio Word Books, (lots of options there!) and a new line for DML, My Little Shoebox.  This line is very cute, springy and  nearly gone already!  We have also received QuicKutz on a daily basis since last Friday.  Oh, and last but not least........cardstock is in!!  along with some new paper flowers in some fun new shapes and colors.   I did have a sneak peek of what is to come at the end of March, beginning of April from QuicKutz!  I placed an order this evening for those hot little surprises!!!! 

  Since I have been back in "the cave" for the last few weeks ordering and learning tricks of the trade, our main focus for DML will be bringing our inventory up a bit more.  Please be patient with us while we are making the transition to all of the new changes for us and you all!  I plan to order things both old and new.  I want to hear from you all as well.  I know we won't be able to fill all orders, but I'd like to come close!  It will just take some time, but please, keep us informed!  I am here for you all too......not just ME!  I am thankful for each one of you as loyal customers to Down Memory Lane in the past and hope we continue to be your favorite small business here in Lubbock for the future!  Stay plugged in with the store and the blog.  We are beginning to see product come in a little more each day.  I am still working on finding a balance so that I can keep up with e-mails, bloggs, orders, and sneak out of the back office a little more to visit with you too.  You will be seeing a few new faces at the store as well.  My parents, the actual new owners, will be in and out helping with what they know and giving their input.  I will be the manager/purchaser.  Again, thank you all for your support and confidence in me as we try to bring you the best in your favorite hobby!  Scrap-On!!     

            dallas

  Laura and Emily,

  I Thank You and your family for the past 11 years of your lives which you have given to all of us by making Down Memory Lane a part of our lives.  Without you all, there would not be a DML.

Comments

[marlis]

Thank you for stepping up to the plate and taking on this new venture Dallas... We are behind you every step of the way.

[Becky Williams]

Thank you Laura and Emily. I moved to Lubbock from a place with lots of scrapbook stores and it was always nice to go into DML where you cheerfully greeted me each time. Dallas, I know that you and your family will do a great job with the store. It's been fun talking to you already and wish you the best as you get everything going! Thanks to all of you for your hard work. It sounds like I need to take another little drive over to the store :)