September 2011 Blog Posts (21)

We are entering a time of year where lots of emails and packages are going to be sent out.  Before you get busy with all those orders, now is a great time to take stock of your business presentation!  Anyone who is selling online immediately has thousands of competitors.  So what might make you stand out and be remembered?

1.  Store Logo - At Etsy, we have a very distinct store banner and an avatar.  Both of these should be on your computer file so you can use it wherever it…

I awoke this morning to sale 700 on Etsy!  Wow.... I am ecstatic!  I am especially feeling thankful to all my Etsy customers, all the great Treasury artists that selected my photos and products, and the great Photo Gallery here at the Vintage Village!   All have helped to make that number happen!

For the past month, I've noticed a huge increase in the activity and actual sale level at my Etsy shop and I'm seriously re-thinking my policies!  KISS is a great principle!  And I…

This is just my little saga, about my computer not connecting to the internet, and of course of the wife being right! lol

A little strong language, nothing to serious.

http://gizmosvintage.blogspot.com/2011/09/honey-we-need-new-router.html

http://gizmosvintage.blogspot.com/2011/09/antique-monogram-embroidery-forms-by.html

I have posted about some antique embroidery letters forms I found.

Kindness goes a long way. Respect goes even further.

I love a good auction as much as the next person. I enjoy arriving a little early and walking around the tables of offerings to see what there is to see. If I’ve done my homework, I’ve already been online to…

My sister sent me this information on cell phones that I felt compelled to pass along~I hope you find it informative and pass it along!

For everyone who owns a cell phone. (This should be printed and kept in your car,    purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.)

There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies.

Your mobile phone can…

Betty Boop:Cartoon History

A bit of history on Betty Boop along with some Betty Boop shopping.

Beswick Dogs and Cats

All about collecting these wonderful Beswick animal figurines.

Harmony Kingdom Treasure Jests

All about collecting Harmony Kingdom Treasure Jests box figurines, especially those designed by Peter Calvesbert.

Fenton Art Glass Company

All about Fenton's closing and their beautiful art glass.

Vintage Collectibles for Everyone

I discuss some of my favorite vintage collectibles.

Collecting Franklin Mint Cats 

All about collecting Franklin Mint Curio Cabinet Cats.

Oh, the places they've been!  The stories they could tell.  Who, you ask?

Why the jewels of Elizabeth Taylor, of course.

Along with her many awards both for her talent and her philanthropy, Elizabeth as we all know collected JEWELRY.

Look for a December date of the 13th and 14th for her collection to go to auction at…

Birth of a "junk" lady

Extremely proud of this article I wrote on Squidoo about my daughter's pottery.

Handmade Pottery Tiles by Carrie Martin

Hello All,

Unfortunately, I cannot get my ETSY mini to work here or in my comments section.  Please see it at:…

Back in the late 1990s I started a keystone website and felt ... so up to date!    How cool it was back then to tell people the store had "it's own website".  Wow how quickly times change!

Later this week I'm pulling that original website from the server and putting her to bed. 

I am…