by Gregory Smallwood | Nov 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gregory Smallwood | Nov 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gregory Smallwood | Oct 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gregory Smallwood | Oct 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gregory Smallwood | Oct 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by Gregory Smallwood | Oct 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
