Slipping and Sliding in a Winter Wonderland

It's this time of year that makes you love Minnesota isn't it? Or am I mistaking it for a different season? The snow is pretty, but boy does it create a lot of work!

Yesterday we had a mini holiday miracle at Art of Optiks. We opened the store at 9am expecting to have to shovel all of the snow we received this past weekend, but to our surprise it was already done! It turns out Dr. Tim stopped by the store extra early and took care of the sidewalk so the ladies wouldn't have to stand out in the cold and get our pretty shoes all wet. Thanks Dr. Tim! You're the best!

Here is Margaret enjoying the negative temperatures while sweeping off the sidewalk. If only we could all be that cheery during the winter months!

Murphy's Law

As we all know, if you drop a piece of buttered bread it will always land buttered side down (what a waste!).  The Murphy's Law phenomenon works in its own special way in the optical world.  For example, as I was adjusting someone's eyewear they asked 

'Do you ever break glasses?'

I paused for a sufficiently dramatic time, and mentioned that no matter how I answered that Murphy will come and get me.  The customer said,

'OH NO DON'T ANSWER, DON'T ANSWER!'

When I received our HUGE shipment of JF Rey frames a few weeks ago (wild colors, floral cutouts, polka dots, wild architectural details, etc) it seemed that everyone who walked through our doors wanted minimal and subtle eyewear.  

I am truly looking forward to the Lindberg trunk show on Saturday December 13th, and contemplating the simplicity of Lindberg designs.  Lindberg is what MOST people want: lightweight, lots of size options, minimal, looks that are either punchy in just the right subtle way to looks that are all business.  How much do you want to be that on Saturday when I am all geared up for Lindberg everyone walking through the door wants the most brightly colored, wild patterned, insane, wacked-out, cookoo for cocao puffs eyewear we've got?

Caution: Power Tools

This fall has been project time at Art of Optiks, I guess you can say 'fall cleaning'.  We have been very productive (and sometimes frustrated) with all of the small projects that just seem to get pushed aside.  But finally they are all done.  As you can see from the photo of Stephanie, this is the beginning of our lighting replacement project (you wouldn't want to see the end photo). 

We have new lighting, new tables, and new chairs (oh the joy of furniture assembly).  Maybe we should start Art of Optiks construction, or maybe we should just stick to what we know best, fantastic eyewear! 

It's the Holidays at Art of Optiks!

It's December and that means the holiday season has officially started at Art of Optiks!   

Stop in to see our famous untraditional peacock blue and lime green 

decorations to get into the holiday spirit!  

Every square inch is lit up and covered in glitter!

Art of Optiks won 'Best use of Materials' in the Wayzata Chamber 

Holiday window decorating contest.

Gift Certificates

An excellent gift for those addicted to good eyewear, Art of Optiks gift certificates!!!!

Gift certificates are available in any amount, and can be packed in eyeglass cases and gift wrapped, to keep the recipient guessing.