I’ve tried to find out who Southard was but can’t, and apparently this is the only thing he said worth gathering into a quotation collection. But isn’t it a doozy?
Imagine all the fussing and fuming, hurt feelings and revenge and snippiness and spitefulness we could all avoid if we could only remember this in our everyday lives.
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I absolutely ADORE these. And my adoration is not given lightly. They’re new, newsworthy, and a heck of a way to use up those slips that languish on your lingerie rack. Best of all, you probably have a customer, relative, or friend who would love to make them for your shop. Feathers, lace, patent leather, satin ribbons…what’s not to like?
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So we boarded up and canceled school and stocked up on water and batteries (well, for me it was champagne and candles)… and Fay never became a hurricane. The wind was brisk and the skies were cloudy but we never even got rain yet alone the hurricane they were talking about.
With nothing else to do, around 11 we went to an office-supply store to pick something up. Of course they had no customers. The streets were almost empty. The store next door was plywooded up and dark. The grocery Continue Reading »
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and here they are, or at least, here’s what I think are the best, and why.
Now some aspects in these shop sites could use a little improvement and I don’t suggest that every area of their sites (or mine!) Continue Reading »
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Using “old clothes” in a new way is, of course, great fun for consignment an
d resale shopkeepers and shoppers. Some inspiration here at Inhabitat.com and the links she provides….
LOVE the “Upcycling” angle. How would you use this in your shop?
(While you’re clicking on Inhabitat’s links, don’t miss From Somewhere. Click “about” and watch the movie…MORE great inspiration for a resale shop commercial, ESPECIALLY the end with the coat. In case you can’t tell, both my father and grandfather were art directors for ad agencies!)
How about all the ugly sweaters Continue Reading »
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