Fun and Frivolity at Home . . . and a Winter Wonderland (?) in Wisconsin
It’s a big weekend at our retail store in Dayton – they’re calling it the “Holly Jolly Holiday Affair” – the beginning of a week full of sale items, Make & Takes, and more. And it begins tomorrow with two full days featuring Anthony Gilbert from Anthony’s...
I Am Completely Out of Style – and I Don’t Care . . .
During the day, I usually listen to sports talk radio – I became an old fogey on the music scene a long time ago, and most days “regular” talk radio is too controversial for my tastes. Sports talk is like the toy store of life. But the sports squawkers...
Happy Birthday, Karen . . .
Today is Karen’s birthday – and at the store any occasion such as that is a good excuse for a carry-in. Today, it was a cake carry-in – there were three of them. And I got a text this morning inviting me to come up and partake – so I did. Karen wanted to...
November Distress Color . . . and a “Heads Up” for the Locals
If it’s the first Friday of the month, it must be time for another Distress Ink Color of the Month. Is anyone else besides me wondering if this will continue into 2016? As popular as it has been, wouldn’t it be nuts if it doesn’t? That said, here it...
Filling Your Trick or Treat Bag . . .
In the past, we haven't started this until mid-November -- but a conversation about "trick or treating" led us to put this in your treat bag a little early! From now through December 16, all retail orders $30.00 or more ship FREE in the Continental...
Drawing the Red Lite-Brite Peg After 34 Years . . .
I live in a town that is known as “The Antiques Capital of the Midwest” – there were once 75+ antique shops on Main Street – but I am not an antiquer. I have just a few heirlooms in my house – and each of them has a story associated with a member of my...
Her Hiking Trails Aren’t Blacktopped Anymore . . .
My mom loves to walk. Not hike – walk. On asphalt or concrete. When Blake and I go out to Arizona, the goals are to keep up with Dad on the hiking trails – and with Mom on her walks around the park where they live. Both are a challenge. But...
You Need a Chauffeur Like This . . .
One of the things I treasure most about my business travels over the years is the acquaintances I have made along the way. Everywhere we go, there are faces that I simply have to see before “all is right with the world” again. And sometimes I see enough of...
Two New Spellbinders Collections and a Look Behind the Scenes . . .
First business, then frivolity . . . I’m on a time schedule today. Spellbinders has two new lines of dies – Woodlands and Amazing Paper Grace. Some of them you just might find very useful, especially this time of year. And if you click on the graphic...
Scenes from a Smoky Mountain Weekend . . .
So many of you go to the Smoky Mountain Wonderland of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/Sevierville, Tennessee in the fall to explore the mountains . . . watch the leaves change . . . hit the outlet malls and tourist traps. And for the past few years . . . go to the...