Spring Fever

During the past few days I’ve received not one, not two, not three… but about a dozen “spring preview” emails from some of my favorite stores.

Spring preview?

Did I miss something? I haven’t even taken down my Christmas tree. I just finished making my thank-you cards, but I haven’t written them yet. People, it’s mid-January! I’ve got the heat turned up and I’m wearing a scarf inside my apartment. (It’s mighty cold in Boston this morning.)

Even taking into consideration global warming, spring has not yet sprung. Nonetheless, I’m getting email messages from the big apparel retailers letting me know about what’s new for spring.

I suppose that some retailers are banking on shopper’s winter weariness. Call me old-fashioned, but I want to enjoy winter with hot tea, in my warm socks and many layers of sweaters. I love to take walks in the late afternoon during this time of year. You should see the way the sunlight sparkles on fresh snow – there’s nothing like it.

I may not be ready for spring, but obviously the retailers would like me to be. I’ve got emails about spring makeup colors, spring sandals, spring sundresses, and my favorite: “resort wear.”

Resort wear? Who buys that? My idea of “resort wear” is a t-shirt from the Eddie Bauer outlet.

For now, while it’s still January, I’m going to make another cup of hot tea and shop for snow boots.

Until next time,

Conna