It’s really do appreciate clever little ways of saying something we all know and love. Combining relaxation and wine, making unwind into UnWined is a perfect example. It is a Friday night and a holiday weekend to go with it…getting Read More …
Wasn’t looking, but I found my beret in Paris (but of course…) What better place to buy a beret? Where’s my hat? What’s my hurry? Today it was a bit of hurry up and wait… First when we missed mass Read More …
When we are fortunate enough to have holidays that break up the week, the ensuing days off affect the “normal” activities in many of our lives. So – while today is indeed Friday, does the day matter when you’ve had Read More …
Many small businesses have to make a careful decision on whether it is worth it to be open or not, on a holiday. Will the day’s sales be worth it to offset staff, cost of (perishable) goods, utilities as well Read More …
We took the kids to NYC for some fun after Christmas and spent some time looking at the amazing windows on 5th Avenue. Even though it was a great holiday, I thought this would ease the inevitable let down after Read More …
There’s really not much to say, after a great season – but Merry, Merry Christmas. I truly hope that it was an amazing time for you as you got ready, made your lists, worked hard and made the holiday fabulous. Read More …
After many busy days, mornings through evenings…there’s no place like home for the holiday. Dinner out, breakfast on the run (if it is more than coffee even) and lunches – maybe. Time to stay in, make an elaborate dinner (or Read More …
Not that I have to tell anyone this, but just in case – and you are wondering if it is real – it isn’t. Reality TV? It isn’t. Marketing (product and model) photography – after the Photoshop treatment, is not Read More …
When promoting your business or your products, please use the correct and proper names. Christmas Trees. The word you were trying to write was Christmas. That other word… isn’t a word. Oh, and I get it, signs used to be Read More …
Naming products to sell more during a specific season is a good idea. I used to do this all the time in beverage and snack category management. If we named Peppermint Mocha (for example) something else like Mocha Chill we Read More …