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  But, just as the toothpaste is finally gone no matter how hard you squeeze the toothpaste tube, we finally ran out of space.  Last September David began the search for a new home for our corporate offices, distance learning programs, internet sales, warehouse, photography and videography studio. In short, our Creative Center. 

We profiled exactly what we needed in building size, design, zoning and facilities.  Then we factored in acceptable locations and finally, what our budget could afford.  Oh my goodness, this was proving to be more difficult than I ever imagined.  Working with our Broker, David examined dozens and dozens of potential properties.  Every once in awhile David would take me to see property.  I tried to be positive, but the properties were all so, so very  “industrial”.  I mean, where was I to buy a good espresso, where could I get a nice duck confit salad for lunch, where is the creative neighborhood that I want to be part of?  Desperate, I began to drive and walk the streets of what I considered to be acceptable creative neighborhoods.  Alas, without any luck.  Finally, David had narrowed the list down to two properties.  Both, to my dismay, in industrial parks.   I remember the Sunday that I stood in the empty parking lot of the final selection property trying to make David understand that while the property met all of our requirements it didn’t have a “creative atmosphere”.  Frustrated, I blurted “but all of the other businesses in the park are warehouses”!  “Sweetie”, replied David, “so is our business”.  I stormed off to the car and pouted.  Just because he is right, doesn't mean that I have to like it. 

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