12/31/2025
Annual Letter of Gratitude -2025
Walking around my now tiny shop, turning off lights and closing up at the end of 2025, my heart feels heavier this year, but somehow more full than is possible.
For nearly 20 years, my business was defined by a beautiful ritual: my father sat with me here nearly every single day with a cup of coffee. He was my most loyal fan and never a morning went by that he didn’t tell me a story about his adventurous life often with a bit of wisdom thrown in that was most always about gratitude, about being humble, and about being kind.
As many of you know, I chose to permanently close The Main Cup in April to be by my Dad’s side. On September 10 at 5:55 in the morning, he took his final flight.
Losing him has changed the landscape of my life and this business. While saying a final goodbye to the espresso machine and our daily morning chats was incredibly difficult, I am so grateful for the many years of memories made within these walls with him and with all of you.
To everyone who shopped with us during our partial reopening of The Brass Trunk: THANK- YOU. I could not have anticipated one of our most successful holiday seasons, nor the warmest welcome back I received. Seeing your faces and hearing your stories helped me through a very tender season and for this too, I am grateful.
I will be taking a pause starting in January, closing temporarily to completely reinvent our gift store. I am working on a new brand and vision – hopefully, one that honors my Dad and the beautiful and generous way he led his life.
Sometime in January/February, we will have an equipment and furniture sale – closing the door on our beloved Main Cup for good.
Thank you for sticking by us through these transitions, thank you for shopping small this holiday season, thank you for supporting our small business for the many years you have.
As well, we are remembering those of you who lost loved ones this past year. Our prayers are heartfelt for all of you who grieve.
Bill and I wish you all a year ahead of “blue skies and tailwinds”✈️, abundant Blessings🙏, Love ❤, and PEACE🕊️.