Items tagged “Furnishings & Decor”

Blogs

Seriously! What else!

By Marnie

This past week has been seriously unpredictable, and not in a good way. We have had a few bad storms these past few days, and last night being the worst. I looked outside and it was basically a hurricane type whatever, even though we are not even in Hurricane season.
The bad thing is these storms cause my Internet to go WACCO and it turn reflects on me not getting any computer work done at all. I have two trade shows coming up within the next couple of weeks so I’m scarily a little behind.

Read more…
Features

Window Shopping – When What You See is More Than What You Get!

By MFilippelli

Visual merchandising. More than an arrangement of signs and products. To increase sales, engage more senses. Create an experience. Satisfy needs, but generate wants. The Giggle Guide™ provides display tips for retailers and manufacturers. In stores, or at trade events, what you see and hear matters. Create attention grabbers Generate buzz. Turn window shopping into increased sales! What customers see, hear and touch influences what they get!

Read more…
Retail Reality

Juvie Shop - A Hip Place for Tweens

By The Giggle Guide

Want to relate to tweenagers? The Giggle Guide™ talks to Kristen Taylor about Juvie, her shop dedicated to all things tween. She makes shopping for this niche group easier. Here’s a Retail Reality check on this special market. It’s challenges, strategies, key brands, marketing tips and successes. Juvie shows how being cool can become a hot spot for pre-teens … and their parents!

Read more…
Blogs

Home Preview- My Son Austin's Room

By Marnie

Hello….just taking a break from a HUGE custom job I’m working and I need to step away from for a little bit. I’ve been showing little bits of my home every couple of weeks and today I’m bringing you my youngest son Austin’s room. He is a serious trinket collector, football lover, book reader, and the sweetest 9 yr. old ever! The letter A above I made when we first moved in, the wood came from scraps that my house was built with. Oh and the foot on the wall…that’s a football fathead…of course.

Read more…
News Updates

The Bailey Baio Angel Foundation®, Stride Rite® and BopStarBaby invite you to the very first Celebrity Baby Yard Sale

Posted by BopStarBaby - Celebrity Baby Baskets - 5/7/09

Celebrity Baby Yard Sale

to be held Saturday, May 30th from 8 AM – 4PM in the Garden at the Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel 12825 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, California Phone 800.821.8511/818.769.4700

Read more…
Contact: MaryLenore Arsenault / (647) 382-7827
Blogs

Art Appreciation Sale Starting Early!

By Marnie

Well, I couldn’t wait to start my big sale. I’ve decided to call it the ART APPRECIATION SALE simply because once the sale is over, all of the pieces will appreciate in value immediately! That is so cool and of course it will appreciate even more over time. I wish many things that I purchase had that type of value. So the first little painting is up and I’ll be adding at least one to two a day until the end of May. This is going to be a lot of work considering I have two trade shows early June to prepare for, but I’m up for the challenge. And, I love producing art for a great value.

Read more…
Blogs

Hawk and his Amazing Rocket!

By Marnie

It’s been a little crazy around here lately and sorry for my absence. I’m still filling LA orders which will be finished this week and I finally finished this piece that I’ve been working on for charity. It is so cool. I used reclaimed vintage papers for the world and acrylic paints for the rest. I even love the font I picked…it kinda has a retro feel to it.

I’m also donating a Hawk plush pillow to go along side of this fabulous painting, which I believe is a must have. I’ve mentioned before that this pillow is even cuter in person.

Read more…
Blogs

Happy Earth Day!

By Marnie

Happy earth Day everyone. It’s finally beautiful weather here today in Texas. We have had so many hail storms, rain, and I’m done with it. It’s in the 80’s today and I’m still feeling stressed out about all the work that needs to be done by me. That’s really the main reason as well as to why I haven’t even gotten on this blog….YES…stressing about finding the time to blog. Well, a little walk with Hawk this morning definitely sparked my spirits ..a little bit. I was also reminded by my son Ryan today as how well I hold in my stress.

Read more…
Features

Up Selling in a Down Market

By The Giggle Guide

Want fries with that outfit?

The Giggle Guide™ helps children’s retailers make the most from every sale. Suggestive selling. Customer role-playing. Employee motivation. Impulse buys. Counter intelligence. Know your products, your customer and your sales potential. Hear what your customer really needs. Show. Sell. Practice. Praise. Reward! Learn to Super Size… with The Giggle Guide™!

Read more…
Behind The Brand

A Visit With Jan Campbell of Stephan Baby

By The Giggle Guide

“Behind The Brand” uncovers what makes Stephan Baby a successful name in the children’s marketplace. Co-owner Jan Campbell explains how a sister’s frozen boo-boo remedy provided the initial inspiration and how, 22 years later, Stephan Baby is adapting to handle increasing government regulation and a rapidly changing global economy. With over two decades of industry experience, we can all benefit from her insights.

Read more…
Blogs

An ECO Product for 2009

By Marnie

I’m stepping in today from a week of extreme painting. I have been filling store orders and I’m still going. I thought I’d show a new product that I introduced at my last show in Dallas. I wanted to introduce the hawk line more with the blocks, so I decided to start making name banners. They are doing well, and they are so cute. I recommend my stores to order a boys name and a girls name and they get a complimentary ring of about 25 color block samples. I also recommend mixing light colors with bright colors, it really makes the banner even cuter.

Read more…
Show Reports

Dallas Market Center's March Total Home and Gift Show

By Leesa
Dallas Total Gift & Home Market - Dallas, Texas (3/19/09 - 3/22/09)

The Dallas Market’s March 2009 Show opened with 30 new showrooms across the marketplace. In spite of the economy, the number of international buyers and new buyers increased.

The Dallas Market Center caters to its buyers by providing coffee, breakfast, and snacks. Plus, Bloody Marys and Margaritas served throughout the day! Friday’s are shop till you drop at 8 pm, featuring a headliner fashion show through day’s end.

Read more…

Login:

Username:
Password: