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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…