we were moving from the cubically corporate 26th floor in the Target-Plaza-south building to the spacious and contemporary 10th floor of TP3, and newness was in the air. everyone was abuzz. our previous working model was being retired and a new format was rolling out; teams were being right-sized and reshaped, and product categories were coming together. when it came to print and pattern, all home brands would be supported by one team, consisting of Kate Love Harsh, Kate Worum, Jeff Bagwell and myself. While Jeff was focused on Hearth & Hand and LTOs, ‘the kates’ and I were cooking up some magic across the threshold, room essentials, and all new opalhouse brands.