Greetings fellow beaders!
Along with the arrival of September, we are reminded of the fall colour palette when we notice that a few trees are starting to change colour. If we pay attention to our natural surroundings, there are a lot of colour lessons being given to us. Fall colours are so inspiring no matter what part of this wonderful country one is in.
Some of you might be wondering about the tariff impact on our merchandise offerings. Thankfully the only product line directly affected is the Beadalon wire because of the tariff on steel. We have quite a bit of stock on hand so prices have not been affected. Generally we have seen some prices go up for non-tariff reasons such as the volatility of money markets, the price of gold and silver, and rising shipping costs due to fuel costs increasing. Please be assured we are doing our best to keep prices as low as possible. We, like everyone else, are hoping that there is an early resolution to the situation.
On September 30th we will be recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) and the store will be closed. All of us take time to reflect on the meaning of this special day and try to learn more about ways we can help better the world. Every small step helps.
Wishing you a special and creative September!
Meredith, Brent and Carrie