Closing the year in gratitude; looking forward to what's next
Warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season!
Offda, what a year it has been! We are feeling loads of gratitude to be able to share our passions with all of you; for the tribe of community that we have started to build; and, for the opportunity to be total disruptors in crossing industries with the goal of providing an exceptional experience for everyone who shops on our online store or steps foot in our brick-and-mortar doors.
Looking back...
It is hard to imagine that at this time last year, we were still entering inventory into our e-commerce site from our living room table, dreaming of what our physical store would look like...how it would feel...and what it would bring to the local area. Finding our space was a journey, and once we did, it was a snowball that kept rolling down the hill, gaining speed and size as it went! We never imagined it would be what it is today, and I guess that is how authentic creation happens. We recognized the risk as well as the bold excitement that is innate in starting a new family-owned business, especially one that carves new paths of possibilities with a "nerd store" and third space that is intentionally inclusive and welcoming. It has been an amazing experience to realize that goal and have it received by so many, especially our wonderful regulars who consistently find clever ways to collaborate and contribute to our success. We truly appreciate every single one of you!
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Loyalty members, don't forget your 20% off discount on your entire order for last-minute shopping! Check the most recent newsletter for your code: it's good until the end of the year.
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Looking forward...
Coming in 2025, we will be adding food offerings! Stay tuned for what that will be, but true to our form, it will likely be local vendors with delicious selections.
We will also continue to add live events into our mix, including even more classes, local artists, tournaments, and more! Our true passion is providing a gathering place for curious minds to feel welcome and safe to explore, whether that is a drawing class; a Magic: the Gathering tournament; a quirky movie night; a mystery party; or some themed trivia, we will continue to offer fun and diverse ways to make and keep meaningful connections. Our community is very important to us, and we hope to keep growing with it.
We are eternally grateful to everyone who has been a part of our dream becoming a reality, no matter how big or small, and want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We could not (and would not) do it without you! We are excited for what the future holds, and hope that you will continue to join us while we keep exploring, expanding, and pushing envelopes. Stay curious, friends!