My very own Pop-Up Shop !

All the rage in this economic climate, as landlords of vacant store fronts and Creatives with limited budgets work a happy medium to survive. Driving sales and attracting customers has even hit the local flea markets, where Quik Shade canopies have become a trend. I purchased mine off eBay, driving to Reading, PA for the local pick-up. And yes, it really makes the difference, and not just for those looking to get in from the sun. My foot traffic increased 25%, with an 8% increase in sales. That may not sound like much, but when you are dealing in vintage/secondhand every bit counts.

One of the best compliments I received was the woman who walked in, looked around, and said "Now THIS is a shop".

Barbie 50th Anniversary National Convention Weekend

Altho I wasn't able to attend the full convention due to family commitments, I did manage to sneak away for two days to attend Public Day, thanks to my niece Laura who looked after my parents while I was away. Many thanks, Laura!

To view all the photos, including the famous Chinese pandas, please visit my Kodak Gallery Album.

Barbie Gets a Fashion Tribute in Moscow

An exhibit celebrating Barbie's 50th Anniversary recently opened at Cara&Co in Moscow.  To complement the 50 Barbie outfits by foreign accessory designers featured in the show, Roza Kamenev, owner of the concept store, commissioned outfits by Russians and the brands she sells in her shop.  The exhibit will run through June 14.

Barbie Gets a Fashion Tribute in Moscow - WWD.com

Photos from the exhibit:

Cara&Co Barbie 50th Anniversary Exhibit

Look At Me Blog

My Etsy Shop is Now Open!

I'm very excited to have a new avenue for my designs and vintage merchandise, and invite everyone to stop by and check out my latest offerings.

Welcome to my Blog!

Spent a very relaxing weekend learning how to set up a blog, and actually managed to create three of them, all with a different slant and geared to specific viewers. So just bear with me as I dive head-on into the latest vehicle in networking.

Stay tuned!