Sunflowers made of wheat stems surrounding lavender.
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August 9, 2017
August 9, 2017
HFN shares that most millenials use Pinterest as their primary home furnishings influencer.
Sadly, the survey is just on a base of 500 people. This is a small sample base for a national survey.
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August 9, 2017
August 9, 2017
David Hernandez shares some marketing tips in this week's HFN, including using influencers, reviews, and SEO. I'd add that David didn't mention an important feature: choice. Choice, also know as selection or inventory, is a major underlying factor for all other marketing tools. If there is no selection or a lack of online, then no matter how good ur marketing is--a customer can't buy online because the item does NOT exist online. Fundamentally your store has to have all items online in order to...
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July 27, 2017
July 27, 2017
4 Indisputable Signs Little Local Retail Is Becoming A Goliath
Local retailers are not going the way of the dinosaur.
The biggest competitor on the retail horizon is more likely to be called David than Big Department Store, and he’s got a slingshot full of technology to help him stand his ground.
As major brands from Macy’s to Foot Locker wrestle with competition from Amazon, small independent merchants are gaining a foothold on the retail landscape. More than half (54%) of U.S. sales are generated...
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July 5, 2017
July 5, 2017
The Beatriz Ball GARDEN Zebra Leaf metal serving platter is lovely, but also practical as serve ware. The silver tray embodies class and style.
Nature comes indoors.
Serene and inspiring, this gleaming metal platter pays homage to Mother Nature in its graceful interpretation of the zebra leaf.
Made of an FDA safe, easy-care, oven and freezer friendly aluminum alloy.
Pairs beautifully with the GARDEN Flying Dragonfly silver spreader.
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June 10, 2017
June 10, 2017
Where do your advertising dollars go furthest? Today's WSJ notes that fashion companies are investing in online advertising--in particular with social media "influencers," and cutting print.
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June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017
Check out our beautiful Louisiana grown Sunflowers....
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May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
Instructors
Mary Aebischer, a native of Mexico City, is presently living in New Mexico. Aside from teaching at UNM, she continues to teach cooking classes while finishing her book on Regional Cuisines of Mexico.
Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught ...
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May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
June June19, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Smokin Ribs Eric Haralson , $48.00 Light the girll and get ready for summer. On the menu: Smoked salmon with capers and onion on toast points; Loin-back (baby back) ribs smoked over cherry wood; Variety of BBQ sauces for tasting; Sea-water potatoes with mustard caviar; Maple-bourbon glazed Brussels sprouts and Crème Brulee for dessert.
We have some great ideas for graduation with the help of Tiger lily who has beautiful monogram acrylics trays, jewelry boxes, key chains, compact mirrors and sunflower bowls. We are very well stocked with singled initial items. Open today 1 to 5
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May 19, 2017
May 19, 2017
Beautiful sunflowers.... Great cash and carry prices or arranged
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April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017
Wonder how important social media is to your store? Amazon just launched a program to boost its presence via social media. Our advice: get as much social media traction as you can to combat Amazon.
Win - acquire or secure as a result of a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavor
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February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017
These popular amber teething necklaces can ease pain and reduce inflammation. They are commonly known as "teething jewelry" in Europe. Most of us are willing to try anything to soothe a fussy teething baby! Our customers love these!!
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December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016
Instructors
Elizabeth Buckner attended the University of Tennessee Culinary Institute and is currently the Executive Chef for a University of Tennessee sorority. She has a unique background offering something distinct as an instructor. She is a professional author and artist, as well as a professional chef. She writes instructional painting books for Plaid Enterprises, Inc., and her first book, 'Roses en Français', was a bestseller for the company. This has emphatically influenced her career as a...
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September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016
Featured in August Architectural Digest: Vista Alegre! Eat off a Van Gogh painting with Vista Alegre’s cheery collection inspired by the artist’s famous interpretations of sunflowers; from $50 at the Van Gogh Museum.
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September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016
Featured in August Architectural Digest: Vista Alegre! Eat off a Van Gogh painting with Vista Alegre’s cheery collection inspired by the artist’s famous interpretations of sunflowers; from $50 at the Van Gogh Museum.
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April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016
How does the Supreme Court affect us as consumers? We know that it deals with same-sex marriage, but what about Amazon.com ripping us off? Both these topics are influenced by the Court - and who is appointed to it. One issue that consumers are facing in dealing with big online entities is that they're signing fine print that prohibits them from suing. So if Amazon steals $1 from millions of people, people most likely will just have to accept it. Lawsuits are not allowed. Only arbitration, a path...
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March 16, 2016
March 16, 2016
Not convinced that design matters? Check out this survey about the influence of type on perception. The study says that serif fonts can imbue richness and value, but also complexity and even confusion.
In what font are ur price tags? Door decals? Materials for clients?
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January 27, 2016
January 27, 2016
Garden of Insects planters, by Bordallo Pinheiro, a set of planters, covered by leaves, over which six terrestrial and flying insects are strolling around. They are: the snail, the frog, the lizard, the dragonfly, the bee and the ladybug.
The vase, insect and plant, thus create the harmony of an insect garden.
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