Welcome to my blog. I document my adventures in travel, style, and food. Hope you have a nice stay!
My art is inspired by my love of nature and animals, vintage children’s literature, my garden, the ocean and the random joy and silliness that I often see in many of these things.
For most small businesses the holiday season is a crucial time. According to The Visa Back to Business Study, 60% of Americans will do the majority of their shopping with local retailers this year.
"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all." -Stanley Horowitz
I find art making to be an ongoing learning process and practice. My intention is to make images which uniquely express and capture specific moods using the elements of color and composition.
Happy Hour is a term used when a venue such as a restaurant or bar offers a discount on alcoholic beverages for a short time period. So we thought why not take that same theme but offer even better specials:
The constitution doesn’t say exactly how Americans should vote in elections. Article 1, Section 4 simply states that it is up to each state “the times, places and manner of holding elections.”
Sometimes what inspires us is what leads us to new beginnings and careers. We are thrilled to welcome Delightfully Delicious Dog Treats to the IndieMe Marketplace.
Learning buyer shopping habits is important when planning a sale or rolling out new items. Whether you're a maker or retailer, it's essential to know as much as possible about your customers as you build a plan for your business.
Selling your products wholesale can open up new revenue streams which connects you with many customers through the retailers that carry your items in their stores.
We are facing historic challenges this year and one is not being able to meet in person. We believe this will be a fun way to network on social media while our buyers enjoy some savings!
One of the biggest advantages of live video is that brands can engage with their audience in a more personal manner. Allows you to connect directly with your customers and prospects.
Current trends in product photography are moving toward lifestyle images that tell a story, and social media content photography is all about stories.
My pieces are handmade "to reflect a woman's innate individuality, beauty and mystery." They are unique, bold & provocative, a pleasure to own and a joy to wear!
Cathy Wagner from Retail Mavens shares 4 TIPS to prepare for this holiday season. We might have to approach this holiday season a bit differently, but it can absolutely be as successful as previous years.
Handmade is not a trend for Jackie and her team. It’s their identity. IndieMe.com and the Virtual Expo are indispensable for makers and retailers with a passion for handmade.
The beauty of nature is my continual inspiration. As a child, I roamed the bluffs around our home in rural Minnesota and was fascinated by the tiny details of wildflowers, trees, birds and other wildlife.
One by one, the traditional trade shows were being cancelled. These shows are an important piece of the puzzle to all our customers, whether a buyer or a maker. What could IndieMe do that would help bring some semblance of the shows back to life?
I want the wearer to know that their piece was made by a person, and not in a factory. I admire the small imperfections and feel my pieces mimic nature in that way.
Passion and the desire for expression motivates me to create. My process is Watercolor Batik, a method of wax resist painting.
As we enter the retail’s Golden Quarter, it is time to maximize this holiday period and get ready because consumers want to shop and are ready to buy.
