Michael's... breaking news....

ok, i know that i complain ALOT about how this company took away our specialty store Recollections. this was the "go to store" for the special papers, albums and ideas. ok, michaels has some what redeemed themselves with me. i was browsing thru the north east area the other day and found myself noticing the new sign at the michaels location. i thought i should check this out. this store is a touch better than mine on cooper. it was very sunny out and you know when you are walking into a store and there is so much glare you feel somewhat lost? ok, i saw some sparkle to the right, they have a monstrous bead section. good for them, not for me. i hate beadwork, too tedious. so i look straight in front of me to see that there is no tall aisles in the middle and there is something hanging from the ceiling, like a large sign. OMG, they have gutted this store and put in wood floors just in the center of the store, and what is on these nice new wood floors in the center of the michaels store you ask??? yep, scrapbook aisles just like recollections would have. now, the stock is not old school michaels at all, it is some of the old and lots of the new. like good brands such as making memories, tim holtz, autumn leaves and MANY more. whew... i was in scrapbook heaven. the spots are not all full but they soon will be. the grand re-opening of this store is scheduled for october 5th. even the dollar section is awesome. they are set up alot like joann's check out area and designed like recollections in the scrapbook area, the bead area is cute for those who enjoy this craft, the framing section is nice also. the craft area is well stocked and easy to navigate based on age/level. i am impressed to say the least. no sales of course, remember recollections you were accustomed to paying $0.79 and up for paper, they too are proud of their stuff. i thought i would never say this about michaels but they have good cardstock also. now the one thing that will make me angry is if they do not do this to my store and include the space next to them formally known as recollections. i deserve this store as to those at the hurst/fort worth area (brenda and tara) for now i will just make that trip on over. remember oct 5th, mark the calendars and make it an early trip!! -pm