Sincerely Not Yours (Knitted in Love #1)

9. Chapter Nine

Chapter Nine

To: gianna.ricci@ryan&ryan.com

From: harrison.ryan@ryan&ryan.com

Re: Spring line packaging

Gigi,

Do you seriously think it’s worth spending an extra $3.37 on packaging just to have it look “pretty”? The gold foil and velvet ribbon really cut into our margins for the spring gift sets. I vote we should get rid of the unnecessary frills and increase profitability.

Hanging by a thread,

Harris

P.S.–I’ve decided I like the idea of sarcastic signatures. It eases frustrations in the workday. Please feel free to match my sarcasm with more of your own.

To: harrison.ryan@ryan&ryan.com

From: gianna.ricci@ryan&ryan.com

Re: Spring line packaging

Harris,

I just can’t budge on the gold foil and velvet ribbon. First, they are gorgeous! Second, they give the packaging a premium look and feel, allowing our products to stand out on the shelf AND create a memorable “unboxing” experience which holds a lot of value for our customers, especially those purchasing them for gifts.

I’d rather save money by switching out the interior packing material & using the corrugated separators and tissue paper that we already have in inventory.

From the trenches,

Gigi

P.S.–I’m so glad you are joining me in my snarky-ness. You have made my day.

P.S.S.–Rudy is the cutest kitten I’ve ever seen! He is currently curled in a tiny orange ball on my lap and purring while he dreams. I won’t be getting up from my desk until he is done with his nap. I may have to order in lunch.

To: gianna.ricci@ryan&ryan.com

From: harrison.ryan@ryan&ryan.com

Re: Spring line packaging

Gigi,

I’m glad you’re seeing the light and willing to change the interior contents. However, I really don’t think our target market buys our products for the gold foil and velvet ribbon. Can’t we use the black boxes we have in stock? Wouldn’t that be sleek? Sophisticated?

Not a single regard,

Harris

P.S.–Rudy is the cutest kitten ever. I agree. You should have seen him last night when he was running around my house like a ninja, attacking a feather that had escaped from a pillow. Completely adorable and entertaining. Also, he really likes crackers, especially with peanut butter. And watching Dateline with me. Though I Googled if kittens should eat crackers or peanut better and the answer is “no,” so I picked up some Kitten Crunch Treats at the pet store. Now, every time I eat a peanut butter cracker, he gets a chicken-cheddar flavored treat.

To: harrison.ryan@ryan&ryan.com

From: gianna.ricci@ryan&ryan.com

Re: Spring line packaging

Harris,

Black is not on brand for SheTime. Also, please see attached analysis of multiple focus groups over the past few years. Over ninety-five percent of our target market prefers the “pretty” packaging, as you have called it. Saving three dollars is not worth killing our whole spring lineup.

Please see attachment and a therapist,

Gigi

P.S.–Rudy watches Dateline with you? OMG. I love this! And he loves chicken-cheddar treats? I’m going to stop by the store tonight and get him some so I can keep them in my desk.

P.S.S.–I might not bring Rudy back to your office until the end of the day. He’s too cute and fun. I cannot part with him.

To: gianna.ricci@ryan&ryan.com

From: harrison.ryan@ryan&ryan.com

Re: Spring line packaging

Gigi,

I just spent the last five minutes cleaning my desk because I spit coffee all over it when I read your last signature. So funny. Also, you got me where it hurts—with data. You can keep your pretty packaging. Approved to move forward with the spring gift sets.

Never fast, always furious,

Harris

P.S.–Rudy loves the treats. This has become our midnight snack. I eat crackers. He gobbles up chicken-cheddar treats. Also, he sleeps with me now instead of in his kennel. Does that make me a bad foster parent?

To: harrison.ryan@ryan&ryan.com

From: gianna.ricci@ryan&ryan.com

Re: Spring line packaging

Harris,

First, yessssssss on the packaging! You won’t regret it! I promise! Also, who knew you were so funny?? A Fast & Furious reference perfectly morphed into a snarky signature? Touché, Mr. Harris. Touché! You get a gold star today!

Warm regards from the high horse I’m on,

Gigi

P.S.–I’ll be stacking my desk with kitten treats. I’ve also noticed he loves my scarf, so I will knit him one of his own.

P.S.S.–Letting Rudy sleep with you makes you an amazing foster parent. And thank you for sharing your sweet kitten with me.