This morning, I made my way to the Vanderbilt Travel Clinic where I received the last round of vaccinations for our trip to Kenya in January. The staff at RETCo. has been a a bit preoccupied this week with necessary preparations such as this. Excitement is building, our many deadlines and appointments keep us running, and our departure date will be here before you know it.

I’m one of the newer additions to the team and this will be my first trip to Africa, as well as Edwin’s and A.J.’s. I think the thing that keeps me awake most nights is simply the anticipation of meeting the RETCo. artists. I am honored to be able to work directly with these men and women. The most consistently overwhelming feelings I have about the work I do for this company are humility and gratitude. The awareness that I would be able to partner with these amazing, enterprising, compassionate people in their vision is truly an honor. I have so much to learn – the kind of lessons that can’t be taught in many other ways. Today, with a sore arm and a busy schedule…I couldn’t be happier!

Happy Friday!

-Ev

Team RETCo.

P.S. The “Item of Note” today: the Isadora Necklace.

We had an event last week in New York and this was a top-selling item. This is one of those pieces that is truly stunning on everyone. Consider it for someone on your list this year – especially for those last few seemingly “difficult to buy for” entries-  every list’s got ‘em!