In February of this year, Yulan Studio will be celebrating its 12th anniversary of being in business. This is a very significant event for us, and not just because it means we weathered our country’s recent economic woes. It actually runs much deeper.
For those who don’t know, Yulan Studio is named after the yulan magnolia tree, which is of Chinese origin. Wikipedia describes it thusly:
Magnolia denudata, known as the Yulan magnolia, is native to central and eastern China. It has been cultivated in Chinese Buddhist temple gardens since 600 AD. Its flowers were regarded as a symbol of purity in the Tang Dynasty and it was planted in the grounds of the Emperor’s palace. It is the official city flower of Shanghai.
We selected this name because we wanted a name that reflected our strong interests in gardening and in the cultures of Asia. In addition to choosing a Chinese-related name, we (without realizing it) started our business in February 1999 on the first day of the Year of the Rabbit… this is based on the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. This in itself is somewhat auspicious, but there’s more. It just so happens that both of us were born in the Year of the Rabbit.
So there we were, two Rabbits beginning a venture on the first day of the Year of the Rabbit. Call me superstitious, but I feel good about that. And now, 12 years later, we’re approaching our 12th anniversary, and beginning another Year of the Rabbit. So expect a celebration during this year’s Chinese New Year!
Plus, I can’t write a post like this without giving credit to our clients. We think of you as our very good friends, and we’ll always try our very best to come through for you. Thanks for making this possible!
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Hi Lisa and John,
Congratulations!! Glad all is well.
Steve
Steve Smith, A.K.A. our first paying client (we’ll never forget), thanks so much for the work you’ve given us over the years.
Hey Steve… thanks for checking up on us. We’ve all come a long ways from that first HNTB-SELLS presentation so many years ago. Hope all is going well for you at WSP-SELLS!
Congratulations on 12 years of success. I’m not surprised that you have done so well given the creative talents that you both possess. Here’s to 12 more wonderful years.
I’ll toast to that, Janet! Thanks so much for the kind words.
Well that is pretty RAD!