As some of you may or may not know, the talented Mike Meador of Coffee Break Design passed away unexpectedly on October 21st. Mike was a dear friend of mine and someone I truly looked up to. I have been selling his amazing products on my website, Retro Café Art Gallery, for several years, and Mike and I talked on several occasions about me buying his company if he ever retired. Of course, his passing was very devastating to say the least, but my sentiment remained the same. If you had the pleasure of meeting Mike, an extraordinary human being, consider yourself lucky. I know I am a better person for having known him, and I will miss him every day.
It is my honor and privilege to announce that I have purchased the company, and I am the official new owner of Coffee Break Design, Inc. We are currently in the process of moving everything and hope that things will be fully up and running again by the end December. For shop owners, there will be a brand new wholesale website and of course anyone can continue to buy products retail at http://www.retrocafeart.com/. Many of the Coffee Break Design products can be found under the categories Shrine Kits and Stencils. 
This next part is huge for me – I have put in my notice at my full-time job as a therapist, and will be done in 2 weeks! This part is both scary and exciting, but much more exciting. I will also continue my jewelry endeavors, participating in several art/craft shows per year. So for 2011 it will be all art, all of the time. To all my readers and customers, THANK YOU for your continued support. None of this would be possible without you.
I’m looking forward to this new adventure and I hope I can make Mike and his wife Chris proud!
So sorry to hear about Mike Kristin. Wishing you all the best in your next endeavor and I know you'll make Mike and his family very proud.
ReplyDeleteFondly, Roberta
Congrats on making the big and exciting changes in your life... I wish you much success and JOY living the Art life! ~Erin
ReplyDeleteA Huge Congrats to you Kristin you will do Mike proud and his legacy will continue on with you.Well done.
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the very best with your new endeavours - 2011 sounds like it will be a very exciting year for you.
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Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was an incredibly talented, sweet and FUN to talk to person. I loved stopping at his booth at conventions and will truly miss him! Best wishes Kristin on your newly acquired business. I'm sure Mike is smiling from up above knowing someone will continue to inspire people with his awesome creations. Art IS therapy and so you are STILL in that line of work...lol!
ReplyDeleteTo know Mike was to love him, he was that kind of guy. I know he would be SO pleased to know you're the one who will carry on CoffeeBreak Design. This is a big new chapter in your life, and I know you'll do well. It's been such fun to watch you blossom in the past 3 or 4 years, Kristin. You go, girl! God bless.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kristin! That is fabulous news. I just know that Mike will be watching over you and I wish you the best of luck with this new chapter of your life. I already know you will be a huge success! xoxo Rhonda...
ReplyDeleteKris, Congats, I feel it in my bones that you will have a profitable "NEW" adventure. Even if Mike couldn't I. D. Bev & I correctly he has your number & will be watching over your success.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you're carrying on for Mike! I just met him earlier this year & so enjoyed talking with him - and I love his products.
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best!
I'm so shocked and saddened to hear about Mike. He was not only very talented but always so helpful to everyone and so much fun to be around. Best wishes to you, Kris, I know it must be a comfort to his family to know Coffee Break Design is in your capable hands. Also, congratulations on going full time with your art! You are so deserving of all the successes and opportunities coming your way!
ReplyDelete~Diana
how exciting this news is for those of us who treasured Mike and all his crazy fabulous ideas. I am so looking forward to seeing all his fun products carrying on!
ReplyDeleteI was devastated over Mike's passing. I am sure you will do him proud, Kristin! I am so happy for your new venture. It's going to be great! XO
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