September 9, 2014
Seriously…Big News!
No, it’s not a baby.
Though I am giving birth to something new. Something I have been dreaming of for a very long time. I am giddy about the possibilities this new venture could bring.
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I’m bursting at the seams…
completely and utterly ecstatic…
can’t believe this is happening…
…and totally overwhelmed with excitement.
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I had an incredible opportunity come up just a few short weeks ago that took me all of two seconds to jump on…
The TomKat Studio is opening a retail store!
Such a dream come true!
As my business has grown, I have explored several opportunities to get “space” in addition to our current shipping offices. However, most of the opportunities have been too high risk and my husband and I have made the decision to continue operations as usual. However, when Kristin from Found + ReStyle Source approached me this summer about leasing a section of her new retail space to open my own storefront, I knew it was the opportunity I’ve been waiting for. (Maybe having the goosebumps the entire time I was meeting with her was a clue?) The new shop will be located in a high-end retail center, Casa Paloma in Chandler. It couldn’t be a better location for shopping. We’ll be nestled right in with shops like Sur La Table, Banana Republic, Gap + more. Whaaaattt?!
Can you tell that I am beyond excited?
It’s been a whirlwind of a few weeks, getting things finalized, hiring contractors, finding inspiration for the decorating space, shopping for fixtures….but it is all coming right along! Here’s a peek…
This is all very new to me, but I have always dreamed of styling and running a shop filled with all of my favorite things. There is SO much to do to get ready to open soon! (Not to mention, I’ll be traveling all next week for AH Inspired + Better Homes & Gardens) But, I’m trying to stay calm and take things one day at a time.
I am expanding our product lines and the range of items that we offer (online too, don’t worry!) and I can’t wait to find new, amazing things to showcase in the shop. The focus will be on parties (of course), stationery, crafting items and baby/child gifts/clothing. I will feature both larger brands, as well as independent designers. If you have a product you would like to be considered for the shop, please send product samples to:
The TomKat Studio
Attn: Product Samples
7131 West Ray Road, Suite 13
Chandler, AZ 85226
Down the road as we get settled, I plan on offering consulting, craft + party classes, party planning services and any other crazy ideas that come to mind!
I feel like this is such a huge step for The TomKat Studio and this space will allow us to grow our business and our team. It will be a big change for me to actually get dressed and go to work each day, rather than wearing my pajamas until 3:00 pm, but I’m ready for it!
I’m ready for this new chapter and all the possibilities that come along with it.
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CONGRATULATIONS….you will be a hit. The space is already taking shape and I know it’s going to be stunning. Best Wishes in your new adventure!!!
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Congratulations on your new endeavor!!!!
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Congrats Kim! I love when dreams come true for hard working people, but when it happens to sweet, kind, wildly creative gals like you, it’s even better!!
Enjoy this moment!
xoxoxoxo
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Kim, I am so very excited for you!! Congratulations on this adventure and accomplishment! I am so happy for you and wish you all the best. I know it will be fabulous!!
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Congrats! Nothing like embarking on an adventure that you’ve always dreamt about! So happy for you and your family.
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I know it will be fabulous, and wish you all the best in this new chapter xox
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I so wish I lived closer to you! You should open a store in Kansas!
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Congrats Kim-So exciting! I can’t wait to bring clients in & even do a little shopping myself! Let us know when your grand opening is so we can come & support one of our favorite party girls! Xo
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YaY! Yay! YAY!!! Super exciting news! I can’t wait to travel to AZ to check it out! Good luck Kim!
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Whaou ! Congratulations, it’s a big news !
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So happy for you-it sounds amazing. Wish I lived closer to check it out! Congratulations!!
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That is so exciting, Kim! Congrats to you!!! I am sure it’ll be so adorable. High five!
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Whaaaaat???!!!!! How absolutely awesome, Kim! How exciting for you and your team! Best luck in you newest TKS adventure! I’m certain it will be a success – everything you touch turns to gold! xoxo from Buffalo!
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Congratulations!! I live right by there, I can’t wait to come visit!!!
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I could not be happier or more thrilled for you, your family and the entire TKS team!!! What an accomplishment this is and I cannot wait to come see your new store! A million hugs and high fives!!!!! Xoxoxo
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This is so great! You are such an inspiration!!! I truly admire everything you do!
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Fabulous!!!! How amazing to turn your dream into reality. Next time i am in Arizona I’ll for sure stop by! Best of luck to you in this new adventure, you have earned it!!!!
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what awesome news Kim! I can’t wait to pop into your store! I know it’ll be beautiful and everything TKS!!
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SOOOOO exciting!! Congrats! I LOVE what you have to offer. Only if you lived a little closer. 😉 Best wishes and hopefully I’ll make it out there one day. 🙂
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Congrats Kim! This is fabulous news!!!
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I can’t wait to visit your new shop. Congratulations!
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Congratulations Kim! The space already looks dreamy!
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How exciting for you! Congratulations on realizing your dream!
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Congratulations!!! Very excited for you. Wished I lived closer so I could shop/browse in your store 🙂 Good luck!!
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AGHHH!! Beyond excited for you, Kim and the entire TomKat studio! When are we going to be seeing a store in NYC? :))) (Just sayin’) Can’t wait to visit! Sending loads of love and congrats your way…. well-deserved.
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So exciting! Wish I lived in AZ!
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I am beyond thrilled for you, my friend! Mwah!
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Congrats Kim! It’s going to be amazing!!! 🙂
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Congratulations from Peru!!!! I love your style and blog, I’m sure you’ll do it great!!!!!!
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big congrats as it looks FAB already! So any chance it will be open (or near) by the BASH conference and we can stop by & shop? Wouldn’t that be great! 😉
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Congratulations! What an amazing new journey!
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That is amazing – I’m sure it will be just wonderful – I wish I lived closer so I could stop in! Good Luck!
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WOW! What amazing news and what a beautiful shop! So so exciting to see your shop in “real life”! Enjoy this amazing milestone! And so well deserved!
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Congratulations! You can be sure I’ll be there for the grand opening! And many times after that. 😉
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WOW!!!! That fantastic news Kim! Congratulations. Watching your journey has certainly been fun. The sky is the limit!
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Will you be using the space as a photography studio? As a warehouse? To handle fulfillment (in the back)?
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How exciting! Congratulations Kim! I have been reading your blog for a long time and am so happy for you! Your beautiful creations and amazing ideas are perfect for a storefront. What a dream come true for your local customers as well! 🙂 Best of luck with everything!
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How exciting!! Congrats! When will it open? I will be taking a trip to Scottsdale next month and would love to come by and shop! 🙂
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Yay! This is so wonderful. And Kristin is fantastic for opening her space for what will be the most beautiful storefront for both your businesses. I can’t wait to visit and celebrate the opening of your shop. 🙂
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Congratulations!!! Very exciting news indeed!! You are going to do a fabulous job with the shop based on all of your beautiful projects I’ve seen over the last few years of following you. I am inspired!
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Congratulations!!!!! I love all of your work and I actually live in Chandler. I can’t wait to go to your store once doors open
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Congratulations upon this new chapter in your life! I am so happy for you and excited to witness your “store space” transformation!! Take a moment here and there to enjoy all that is happening. -
I’m so excited and happy for you! No good luck needed, it will b AMAZING
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CONGRATS! So excited for you! It is going to be AMAZING!!!!
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So fantastic! Congratulations to you and your team!!! So sad that I don’t live in AZ. 😉
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Congratulations to you and your family! I know you will be a big hit. Wish I lived in that area! Yes, dreams do come true.
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So happy for your continued success! Love seeing your business reach new heights over the past few years.
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Congratulations Kim!! That is SO exciting! You deserve every bit of it! Can’t wait to see the store when I come visit AZ this winter! 🙂
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Congratulations, Kim!! I’m so excited for you! I only wish I lived closer so that I could see it 🙂 I know your shop will be so amazing and incredibly successful!!
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Soooo incredibly jazzed for you! I have a couple of interesting items that I feel would be lovely fit for the store. Looking forward to getting updated as things progress. Woot hoot!
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At the risk of sounding like a crazy person, about a month ago I had a thought of myself at a TomKat store. In my mind it was a pop-up store, but this is even better! Can’t wait to visit your “not just a pop-up” store!
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Kim you’re an inspiration and you are an amazing woman! This is amazing and I wish you all the best for this new adventure!!! You rock!!! Elena – WorldWideParty
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Congrats!!!!! This is so awesome! Can’t wait to visit the new spot soon!!!!!
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Congratulations! That’s wonderful news! I’ve loved your site and products ever since I’ve discovered your blog. I’m so happy for you. 🙂
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Congratulation! Love all your ideas.
Good luck!
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Congratulations! God bless your new venture! Wish you and your team lots of success.
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Kim, you are amazing and such an inspiration to me! I’m SO happy for you! I can’t wait to meet you in January! Will your store be open by then?
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Kim that is soooooo cool!! I’ve been following you for a few years now – so happy for you! Just a shame that I’m in the UK 🙁
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Congratulations!! Can’t wait to visit!
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Kim, I am so beyond thrilled for you, I cannot even find the words!!
i dreamed last night that I was in the TomKat Shop. 😉
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Congratulations Kim! Very well deserved and I can’t wait to see the amazing things that will be carried in your (online) shop!!
XO
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Congrats and best of luck!! Super exciting to say the least
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Congratulations, that is so very exciting! I am so happy for you and I wish you all the sucess in the world with your shop. It will be so wonderful to have a gorgeous shop to call your own.
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That is so exciting Kim – thrilled for your continued success in all that you do! Stay calm and DELEGATE!!! Much love Leanne xx
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Awesome! This may be a good reason for a road trip! Congratulations I use tons of your ideas and printables for events and parties. I’m hopeful we could work together soon!!
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Congratulations and I wish you tons of success! !!
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That is fabulous Kim. Congratulations!!
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I am sooooo super excited and happy and proud of you Kim! I can’t wait to see the shop when it’s all done. It’s going to be fabulous. I admire your drive and creative spirit and I continue to enjoy watching you spread your wings and fly!! You are SO incredibly awesome!!! Love you!!
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Congratulations Kim!!!!! What an amazing shop you will have. I love how it looks already and can’t wait to follow you along on this adventure. You truly are an inspiration and now I can send samples for possible inclusion in your shop? I’ll be sending a few things along to you shortly for consideration. This opportunity has given me the drive to get going on my dreams as well. Wishing you all the best!!!!!
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Congrats Kim! You are truly an inspiration and I can’t wait to drive up from Tucson to see your store!
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As someone that has followed you for a long time on social media, I am very excited to hear your great news of a storefront! Although from Oregon, I look forward to being able to visit your store!
BEST WISHES and I cant wait to see the greatness!
Kindly, Cass
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Read the news first thing this morning and I’m just now getting a chance to congratulate you…. I am so excited for you Kim! It’s wonderful seeing how far you’ve come and all your hard work and dedication paying off. I know lots of HUGE accomplishments are still ahead for you and I cannot wait to hear all about them. Wishing you the best in this new adventure, Ale. XOXO
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Congratulations! I am so excited for you!
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How exciting, I wish I lived closer, I’d be there all the time! Can’t wait to see it via your blog!
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Congrats!!! I will definitely have to come by sometime!!
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Kim, You double rock!! You are a great inspiration for women to take the risk to start whatever it is they have been dreaming to do for a while. You have such good energy that I am sure your new venture will succeed!
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Congratulations!!! It’s beautiful everything you do. Dream it! wisht it! Do it!!!!!
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Absolutely wonderful news! Congratulations on such an exciting adventure! I wish I lived in AZ. Have fun!
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Congratulations Kim, I’m super excited for you…and maybe a little jealous! Been following you since pretty early in your older blog and I truly believe you deserve this, you have been such an inspiration for me. Have fun decorating, I can’t wait to come visit the shop.
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CONGRATULATIONS! I love your site, always looking forward to seeing all the fun things you offer. I wish I lived in AZ. I would be at your store everyday! 🙂
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OMG OMG OMG! How exciting! You are so a HUGE inspiration and I’ve been following you for some time now. So amazing to see all the incredible things you’ve done in such a short time! I’ll be sending you some of my goodies for consideration for the new shop!!! Whether or not they are selected, I give my whole-hearted wish for continued success. Thanks for being an inspiration for us all!
Jen
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Congratulations! I’m so excited for you! I hope the next visit to beautiful Arizona that your store is open. I wish you all the best of luck… You are an inspiration to all of us!
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Oh my gosh…I’m so excited for you!!!!!! It’s a beautiful space and a beautiful new opportunity for you! I know you’ll be fabulous at this! {Then, you can move on to dreaming about a whole chain of stores!}
Have fun!
~Kim
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Congratulations Kim! I just saw some photo’s on Instagram and am so excited for you! I know your shop will be amazing and I’m even more excited to visit it in person! Best of luck with this shop, I know it will be as amazing as you are.
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Kim-
This is awesome! I am so excited for people who follow through with their dreams. Thank you for being an inspiration to all us women following our dreams!! -
Well, I might’ve been destined to see this post! I also have a wedding business (Wedding Belle Favors) and I think a few of my items might be perfect for your shop. Can’t wait to send them to you.
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