Christmas in May

I’ve always thought it was a bit odd to put compliments from customers in your SL profile.  It just seemed to me to have a hint of desperation and made me feel uneasy – ‘Look all these people like me, you will too!’  However, as I’m closing down and not intending to us it as a sales technique it didn’t seem quite so crass and I thought that IF anyone said anything nice it would be lovely to record it and maybe publish it on the blog.

And you did say nice things.

Lots of them.  So many that I forgot to save them in the tumultuous first couple of days after the announcement and anyway, faaaaar too embarrassing to publish here.  I have been seriously overwhelmed at the kind and genuine messages both from regular customers that I know well and those I’ve never spoken to previously.  I have to admit to reaching for a tissue on at least half a dozen occasions and only able to type an inadequate ‘Thank you’ in response.   I’ve had offers of free stores, mall spaces and even land.  You lot are incredible!!

At the risk of this turning into a long winded Oscar type speech I just wanted to say that I appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity more than you’ll know and I feel privileged to have played a tiny part in your Second Life.   I’ve never pretended to be the best designer in SL, there are many who are way more talented.   I just wanted to produce good quaility clothes, something to have fun with and in an honest way with no tricks or gimmicks.  You took DollyRock to your hearts and I’m truly grateful.  It’s been a blast and I hope, after a break, I can learn some new skills and come back fresh.

The last day of shopping at DollyRock will be 28th May 2010, slightly sooner than I’d planned – that’s this Friday, so just a heads up if you were planning a weekend shop – sorry!

Ah yes, Christmas in May.  I’ve had a couple of requests to put the Christmas outfits out in the store and your wish is my command so it is done.  Some of them are not really that seasonal, for example, the Holiday Envy boots.  I’ve slashed the prices on all the Christmas outfits, they start at 50L!  I’ve also put a FREE bumper Christmas stocking out with the FOUR free outfits from Christmas 08 & 09, so if you missed them..now’s your chance.  Final five days girls!

and yes, these boots are only 75L!