I’m happy today. Just got back from the CHA show. I love seeing new products and ideas—I’m always inspired. I also enjoy knowing that a lot of the new products we are offering and will be offering are right on trend. It’s comforting and reassuring to see that at least some of what’s getting a lot of attention at the show is often what we’re planning to offer in upcoming catalogs.

I also enjoy seeing people I know—current and former demonstrators, vendors, and others I’ve met through my Stampin’ Up! experience. I love connecting with old friends and making new ones.

While I’m happy, my feet are not nearly as happy. Or at least they weren’t. We cover A LOT of ground at these kinds of shows, and my feet dictate what I wear—no high heels for me! But even wearing flats the last two days hasn’t meant my feet didn’t pay a price. They were very happy to be back where I’m not doing nearly as much walking. And my body is pretty happy to be back at home in my own bed too!

I must admit I quite like being back, in my own warm, comfy spaces. There’s definitely no place like home. . . .