this n' that....updates on the shop and new merchandise, thoughts to ponder, ideas for gifts and decor....a little bit of anything and everything
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
MY MARBLES!
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| Yaaaaay! I found 'em! .......didn't even know I had 'em to begin with until you told me I lost 'em.... |
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Photography Rocks!
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| Black and white canvas prints are gorgeous and classy. And the alphabet photography? How cool and fun! I paired up "JOY" with my daughter and grandson! Perfect on so many levels! |
Monday, September 10, 2012
Hanging Prints/Paintings
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| I recentely purchased a couple of paintings on ebay. I really didn't want to frame them but wasn't sure how to exhibit them. I love this idea! (found it on etsy) Will look so good in the den! I'm thinking a great way for resalers/retailers to display prints, as well. I'll definitely do this at CC's near the lake. |
Sunday, September 9, 2012
COOL IDEA!
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| I posted this pic because I loved the idea of putting the clock inside an old frame. Then it came to me! How cool would it be to use an old clock that doesn't work, or that you just like, and set it at a significant time--Say your baby was born at 11:13. Set the clock at 11:13, hang inside pink or blue frame, and hang in the nursery! I'm so excited I thought of this! You could do it for an anniversary gift, baby gift, birthday gift.....I am soooooo doing this! |
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Jack-O-Lanterns (that don't turn to yuck)!
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| So fun! Carvable styrofoam pumpkins! LOVE! Flameless candle light inside--perfect! |
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Serving Dishes and Platters
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| So easy, so versatile! Make your own serving dishes and platters! Impress a hostess and leave the dish with her. Give as a gift. Make your own serving dishes for a party or reception. The list goes on......! And how easy is it to simply change the ribbon from holiday to holiday for a whole new dish?! |
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Small Biz Owners--Keeping Your Overhead Low
There are all kinds of ways to reduce/minimize overhead for shops like ours. The biggest for us, of course, is that we have no rent, as the shop is at one of our homes. That's huge. Advertising? Oh my gosh, thanks to blogs like this, facebook, Pinterest, and great sites like Vistaprint, advertising is super economical, if not simply free! I know! Little things make a huge difference, as well. Say, gift bags. If you have items that aren't super heavy, buy a package of paper bags (I love lunch sacks). Break out that handy dandy glue gun and glue in some handles out of jute or ribbon. Decorate if you want, or leave plain. Either way, they are wonderful! Make it a project with the family in the evening. I looooove kids' art! And I'm sure lots of people do, as well! Stencils, buttons, paint, ribbon, flowers, scrapbooking stickers....need I suggest more?! It you feel they are too weak for some items, double or triple up. I fold the tops down a couple of times. Super cute. I'll post some pics soon. Same thing with price tags. I buy just a package of white string tags and decorate them to match the item I'm selling. It's just a nice (and economical!) touch. And, psssssstttt....have you been to your local Dollar Store lately? HELLO!!!! GOLD MINE!!!! I'll be sure to post new pics very soon of some of the super fun things we've made out of our dollar store purchases. Remember, more important than a fat wallet is vision and creativity! Truly!
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