We have had a few inquiries about offering specials (Christmas in July) and exhibiting at arts and craft shows in July featuring some of our Christmas items (holiday items if you want to PC). Do consumers really buy these items so far in advance that it is worth featuring them in shows? I recently exhibited […] Read more…
Antiquing And Distressing Furniture
Being in the business of creating reproduction furniture, there is a strong movement to create the “look of old”. I personally do like the look, but that does not mean that the piece should be in poor quality, especially when you are technically creating a “new piece”. How far do you go with the distressed look? Is […] Read more…
Grungy Candles And Crafts
It is amazing how expensive it is to buy grungy candles and crafts. Visiting various shops across New England, it appears to be a very hot item, but to pay $6.00 a piece for one battery operated candle, I feel is a bit much. I know, we all need to make a living, so I […] Read more…
Mitten Boxes And Other Interesting Cabinets
I visited my old stomping ground in New Hampshire to see what country craft stores survived the economic down turn and if any new ones sprung up. Upon stopping at our first shop, it had a lot of the country, folk art and primitive style of crafts that my husband and I love to collect. […] Read more…
What Crafts Can’t You Find?
I am always fascinated to learn what consumers purchase? It seems that each year we seem to buy the same type of items to decorate our homes? Is that because we see friends and relatives doing it, so we feel we must? I would like to provide items that people wish they could have, but […] Read more…
Are Craft Shows Now Only Jewelry Shows??
As an exhibitor and attendee to arts and craft shows, I am beginning to feel that painted furniture, ornaments and such are no longer needed or desired for the “new” craft fair attendees. It appears these new craft seekers are mostly looking for the latest necklace or cloth hand bag to buy? Some jewelry is really […] Read more…
How Crafts Help Your Mind And Body
It seems many people think that crafts are items that you purchase. Little do they realize that when you engage in a craft, whether it is clay, painting or sewing, you relax and become much more focused. Granted we all get a bit frustrated if a project doesn’t go as well as planned, but that is […] Read more…
Handcrafted Creams, Lotions And Soaps — Are They Worth It?
When I visit a lot of nice stores during my travels, I am very interested in what types of lotions and creams are available. I am amazed on what is out there, but more importantly, that they charge such a high price for something made outside of the USA. I never feel that we shouldn’t […] Read more…
Are Handmade Crafts A Dying Art?
As I sit in my studio, I wonder if it is all for nothing? I spend time a lot of time putting details into each of my polymer clay figurines and then I find myself in Walmart and there is some plastic or resin object made in China for one quarter the amount that I charge. It seems that we just […] Read more…
What Is Your Favorite Soap Scent?
Ever want a company to listen to what you want? Tell us what scent of soap and bath product you would like. My Lovi currently offers: Lavender, Vanilla Musk, Lilac, Lemon Verbena, Cucumber Melon, Patchouli Musk, Eucalyptus,Tea Tree, English Rose, Gardenia and Bergmont & Violet. If we take your suggestion, you will receive a free sample of the product […] Read more…