Wholesale Jewelry and Gift Show Essential Tips for Buyers
Wholesale handcrafted jewelry-Unique handmade bracelets-Horse jewelry
Well, it's that time of year again, the wholesale jewelry and gift shows for 2009 are underway! Is it just me or did 2008 go by exceptionally fast? It seems as though we just started preparing for the new season and now it's here. Our wholesale show preparations are almost finished. For Buyers the preparations are just beginning. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your buying season:
1. Review your sales records for last year. This will give you a good idea of what sells and what hasn't sold well in your area. Sometimes this review will surprise you.
2. Eliminate slow sellers, discount them and sell through remaining stock to make room for new products.
3. Go through the buyers guides for the wholesale jewelry and gift shows that you will be attending. Mark your suppliers booths on the show map to ensure you place your orders with your existing suppliers. Some shows have expanded recently, the CGTA show in Toronto for example, alot of your suppliers have moved into larger booths because of the expansion of the Toronto Congress Centre, make sure you know where they are so you don't miss out on seeing their new products for 2009.
4. Make a budget and stick to it! Make allowances for new products from existing suppliers and well as new suppliers' minimum order requirements. Leave yourself room for some last minute additions.
5. Research new products online. Go through the buyers' guide and visit the websites of suppliers you are interested in. You can find out about their products and services, minimum orders, shipping costs, etc. without walking that extra mile to see their booth.
6. Make a list of questions for suppliers. During the hustle and bustle of shows important questions sometimes get overlooked.
7. Take advantage of "Show Specials". Many suppliers will offer free shipping or free point of purchase displays. Displays, especially for handmade jewelry, will greatly increase your sales. Most of our customers who have taken advantage of our jewelry display packages have seen significant increases in sales of our handcrafted jewelry, some 200-300% increases.
8. Make sure to offer your customers a variety of unique gift ideas. Focus on your best selling price points, but also offer some high-end as well as low-end alternatives.
9. Keep in mind your customers! If you are a local retailer you will want to freshen up your existing lines for your existing customer base. If you are in a resort or tourist centre you can stick will proven sellers as your customers are always changing.
10. Wear comfortable shoes!
Making the right preparations will ensure your buying success. Research is key, these days everyone is online and trying to provide you all the information you need to make the correct buying decisions for your stores. We hope these tips will help you with your Wholesale Jewelry and Gift Show preparations.
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Sabtu, 5 September 2009
Pink Aqua Purple Abalone Shell Bracelet
Pink Aqua Purple Abalone Shell Bracelet
Posted by BeadDiva. .
A classy two strand cuff style bracelet with an antiqued silver look box clasp.
Amethyst and aquamarine Czech glass beads team up with fancy metallic watermelon pink Czech glass beads to highlight the focal point of this lovely bracelet ~ 3 genuine abalone shell squares in antiqued silver frames. The beads capture the beautiful natural highlights clearly visible in the abalone shells.
Find out more about this unique one of a kind handmade bracelet here!
Did you know that all of the jewelry we sell at Jewelry Collectibles is handmade, by us, one piece at a time in our New Jersey studio?
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Come by and visit us at Jewelry Collectibles anytime ~ we are your premier source for practical, affordable gift ideas ~ quality hand crafted artisan jewelry, wedding jewelry, religious articles, bath and body gift baskets, counted cross stitch kits, birdfeeders and birdhouses, tons of home decor accent pieces such as lamps, shabby chic and furniture; kitchen decor and cooking accessories, vintage and antique collectibles plus vintage collectible postcards!
Posted by BeadDiva. .
A classy two strand cuff style bracelet with an antiqued silver look box clasp.
Amethyst and aquamarine Czech glass beads team up with fancy metallic watermelon pink Czech glass beads to highlight the focal point of this lovely bracelet ~ 3 genuine abalone shell squares in antiqued silver frames. The beads capture the beautiful natural highlights clearly visible in the abalone shells.
Find out more about this unique one of a kind handmade bracelet here!
Did you know that all of the jewelry we sell at Jewelry Collectibles is handmade, by us, one piece at a time in our New Jersey studio?
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Come by and visit us at Jewelry Collectibles anytime ~ we are your premier source for practical, affordable gift ideas ~ quality hand crafted artisan jewelry, wedding jewelry, religious articles, bath and body gift baskets, counted cross stitch kits, birdfeeders and birdhouses, tons of home decor accent pieces such as lamps, shabby chic and furniture; kitchen decor and cooking accessories, vintage and antique collectibles plus vintage collectible postcards!
Jumaat, 4 September 2009
Heirloom Antiques for the Comfort of Being Home
When you purchase a hand made or antique item today you are buying character and quality that adds to the beauty, comfort and gives you the feeling of being grounded, provides a conversation starter, and sense of being home.
Heirloom pieces and antiques allow you to add some character to your home. Whether you have a piece that has been handed down through your family or you purchase an antique that was in someone elses family, the presence of quality, well crafted art and furniture or textiles removes any hint of a sterile environment, adds a sense of history and a feeling of warmth to your home. Incorporating these pieces into your decorating style provides a sense of grounding and connection to something greater than ourselves, the people in the past;whether it is your grandparents or family or the artist or crafts person who made the item.
Interestingly, as life expectancies have increased and the middle class emerged it is less common for heirloom pieces to stay within the same family. When pieces stay within the family there is a real sense of connectedness to the prior owners (great grandparents or other relations) and often times it is these pieces that remain the most coveted, protected and have the highest sentimental value. With the sale and trade of family pieces the provenance is also often lost. When these items are for sale they are often high quality or more attractive and coveted to have survived so long. Of course, there is always the family sled, like Rosebud in the movie Citizen Kane that throws that whole line of reasoning out the window. But typically, antiques and vintage pieces will most assuredly retain their value and continue to increase in value when cared for as they continue to age.
One way to show your love of your family members is to give them your most prized possessions. When you bequest your favorite pieces to your family members, they will have a long lasting reminder of you that transfers into a deeper sense of belonging in their own home. This translates to families who move across states or abroad; to children who move into his/her first apartment; to the cottage or lake house where you share your fondest memories. It plays into a deep-seated sense of belonging and family because of your generosity. If you find a vintage or antique item that you like and purchase it, then later sell it or bequeath it to your heirs now you have left a legacy that becomes part of your history and theirs.
Some things that are older are not always given the same value by a new owner as it was by the one who gave it to you and you may wonder: Just because it is old, is it always special? The answer is typically: Yes it is probably special to someone even if you don't understand it. Some family pieces get separated from their original families and can quickly lose their provenance. However, it is likely that if the item was cared for and well loved, just because you can't trace the history of the original or last owners, the mere fact that it is still surviving is a testament to some of the qualities, usefulness or its craft or artistry: similar to the theory of Natural Selection or the survival of the fittest.
When you are purchasing vintage or antique items there is an old adage to spend as much as you can afford. Higher quality pieces tend to be higher priced and will generally increase in value faster. For some, this may require that you only purchase one antique or vintage piece per year. This is really an excellent strategy for anyone towards building a wonderful collection, as you become more knowledgeable you will also find that your taste evolves. Others find that the holidays or some events trigger an accelerated timeline to acquiring furniture of other decorative pieces. If that is the case, be careful and follow the adage to choose the best you can afford so that you don't regret rushing into the purchase of a substandard piece later. If you can't afford quality reconsider what you can substitute for the duration or perhaps renting some pieces for the immediate need so that you don't compromise quality and craftsmanship for timeliness.
There are a variety of factors you may want to consider when you are making purchasing decisions for any decorative art items and some factors are dependent upon the type of item you are buying but here are some generalizations.
Quality Materials -Some examples include furniture made with old growth wood which will inherently last longer than the new pressed and glued wood products that are so often used today, or the quality of mud used for art pottery which may differ depending upon the condition of the clay due to the changes in our environment. The artists who had perfected his/her craft tended to use the highest quality materials available and sometimes the nature of the changes to the materials available is reflected in the work.
Hand crafted- Machine made items could be as durable with quality materials, however, the attention to the details can't be compared to a handcrafted piece that emanates from the heart and soul of the skilled artisan,
Imperfections/Patina- The mellow appearance, or soft glow of a piece that has endured or oxidized over time can't be replicated. It is the wear or patina that often adds value to an older piece. Sometimes imperfections are an invitation for some maintenance and when called for, repairing an item so that it can continue its service honors the work of the original artist/craftsperson. Some research about the type of repair may be warranted. A lamp that has been polished to remove its patina may actually lose significant value. If the cord needs to be replaced the value won't suffer.
So consider your own history and legacy and the quality of the items you decide to acquire. And then eventually how you want to pass along those pieces you have treasured. How will you impact your future family by the things you acquire today and provide them with a sense of home and legacy that you will give to those who will come after you- even great, great grandchildren.
Allen Hazard and Janet O’Dea live in a historically designated bungalow in Mission Hills and have launched an online shop for antiques and fine reproductions of the early 20th century called Hazard Decorative Arts.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_O'Dea
Heirloom pieces and antiques allow you to add some character to your home. Whether you have a piece that has been handed down through your family or you purchase an antique that was in someone elses family, the presence of quality, well crafted art and furniture or textiles removes any hint of a sterile environment, adds a sense of history and a feeling of warmth to your home. Incorporating these pieces into your decorating style provides a sense of grounding and connection to something greater than ourselves, the people in the past;whether it is your grandparents or family or the artist or crafts person who made the item.
Interestingly, as life expectancies have increased and the middle class emerged it is less common for heirloom pieces to stay within the same family. When pieces stay within the family there is a real sense of connectedness to the prior owners (great grandparents or other relations) and often times it is these pieces that remain the most coveted, protected and have the highest sentimental value. With the sale and trade of family pieces the provenance is also often lost. When these items are for sale they are often high quality or more attractive and coveted to have survived so long. Of course, there is always the family sled, like Rosebud in the movie Citizen Kane that throws that whole line of reasoning out the window. But typically, antiques and vintage pieces will most assuredly retain their value and continue to increase in value when cared for as they continue to age.
One way to show your love of your family members is to give them your most prized possessions. When you bequest your favorite pieces to your family members, they will have a long lasting reminder of you that transfers into a deeper sense of belonging in their own home. This translates to families who move across states or abroad; to children who move into his/her first apartment; to the cottage or lake house where you share your fondest memories. It plays into a deep-seated sense of belonging and family because of your generosity. If you find a vintage or antique item that you like and purchase it, then later sell it or bequeath it to your heirs now you have left a legacy that becomes part of your history and theirs.
Some things that are older are not always given the same value by a new owner as it was by the one who gave it to you and you may wonder: Just because it is old, is it always special? The answer is typically: Yes it is probably special to someone even if you don't understand it. Some family pieces get separated from their original families and can quickly lose their provenance. However, it is likely that if the item was cared for and well loved, just because you can't trace the history of the original or last owners, the mere fact that it is still surviving is a testament to some of the qualities, usefulness or its craft or artistry: similar to the theory of Natural Selection or the survival of the fittest.
When you are purchasing vintage or antique items there is an old adage to spend as much as you can afford. Higher quality pieces tend to be higher priced and will generally increase in value faster. For some, this may require that you only purchase one antique or vintage piece per year. This is really an excellent strategy for anyone towards building a wonderful collection, as you become more knowledgeable you will also find that your taste evolves. Others find that the holidays or some events trigger an accelerated timeline to acquiring furniture of other decorative pieces. If that is the case, be careful and follow the adage to choose the best you can afford so that you don't regret rushing into the purchase of a substandard piece later. If you can't afford quality reconsider what you can substitute for the duration or perhaps renting some pieces for the immediate need so that you don't compromise quality and craftsmanship for timeliness.
There are a variety of factors you may want to consider when you are making purchasing decisions for any decorative art items and some factors are dependent upon the type of item you are buying but here are some generalizations.
Quality Materials -Some examples include furniture made with old growth wood which will inherently last longer than the new pressed and glued wood products that are so often used today, or the quality of mud used for art pottery which may differ depending upon the condition of the clay due to the changes in our environment. The artists who had perfected his/her craft tended to use the highest quality materials available and sometimes the nature of the changes to the materials available is reflected in the work.
Hand crafted- Machine made items could be as durable with quality materials, however, the attention to the details can't be compared to a handcrafted piece that emanates from the heart and soul of the skilled artisan,
Imperfections/Patina- The mellow appearance, or soft glow of a piece that has endured or oxidized over time can't be replicated. It is the wear or patina that often adds value to an older piece. Sometimes imperfections are an invitation for some maintenance and when called for, repairing an item so that it can continue its service honors the work of the original artist/craftsperson. Some research about the type of repair may be warranted. A lamp that has been polished to remove its patina may actually lose significant value. If the cord needs to be replaced the value won't suffer.
So consider your own history and legacy and the quality of the items you decide to acquire. And then eventually how you want to pass along those pieces you have treasured. How will you impact your future family by the things you acquire today and provide them with a sense of home and legacy that you will give to those who will come after you- even great, great grandchildren.
Allen Hazard and Janet O’Dea live in a historically designated bungalow in Mission Hills and have launched an online shop for antiques and fine reproductions of the early 20th century called Hazard Decorative Arts.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_O'Dea
Handmade Leather Handbags In Great Designer Styles
Handmade Leather Handbags In Great Designer Styles
A BAG is mostly used for storing something. For example bag is used as a second option to putting things in pockets of clothing ("like lady's bags", "School bags") to large for use in traveling purpose like a traveling bag.
Shopping bags may be taken to the shop, or be of a cheap paper or plastic variety supplied by the shop for free or for a small fee. A bag may have one or two or more handles.
A bag may be closable by a zipper, buttons etc., or simply by folding, e.g. in the case of a paper bag. Sometimes a travel bag has a lock.
These are handmade products of any particular countries and can be shipped worldwide. It is used to give special gifts to your dearest and loved ones. Handmade leather handbags are sold through retail outlets, Malls, designer boutiques, on the street and online also. These bags are always in fashions.
Handmade leather handbags are available in the hottest designs, textures, and even colors. Leather linings and bound edges are distinguishing traits of his superb leather creations of handmade leather handbags.
These handmade articles made by skillful artists, these handcrafted bags are incredible, unique and of good quality. Handmade leather handbags are available in different designs and features.
Handmade handbags are better option for all occasions from everyday use to a special day or a wedding. You can take your books, sunscreen, mirror, spectacles, and cell phones with you very easily. There are many companies that are making handmade leather bags for you to meet the customer's requirement and interests.
There are different handmade leather handbags fall into the following varieties:
Hand stitched leather handbags: If you are looking for a gift for your friend and relatives, then it is a good option for you to have a hand stitched leather handbag that is a wonderful luxury that will keep its value. Suggested price of this bag is for $1,425.00.
Hand knit or crocheted handbags: Crocheted granny square bags have very trendy look and nice look it is available in lime and aquamarine blue. Suggested price of these handbags are $ 900.
Hand embellished evening handbags with beads or embroidery added to the handbag: It may be a versatile part of your personality. You may buy it online easily. There are a thousand of handbags available in market or internet.
Hand sewn vintage handbags: these bags are very good looking. These are available in the hottest designs and textures.
Handmade Indie handbags: You will get these handbags in small boutiques, streets. However, these bags made in vintage fabrics. You may consult internet to meet the artisan near you.
Nowadays, Handmade Handbags and Purses are very important for every one like students, Ladies, working professionals, executives. Every one has a different requirement to have different type of purses.
These are available online. These handmade purses are those designer purses that we all love. Take them out for special occasions and use them with care. Have fun finding a purse that fits your personality!
Discover the best prices on handmade leather handbags at Discount Handmade Leather Handbags
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jack_Harmon
A BAG is mostly used for storing something. For example bag is used as a second option to putting things in pockets of clothing ("like lady's bags", "School bags") to large for use in traveling purpose like a traveling bag.
Shopping bags may be taken to the shop, or be of a cheap paper or plastic variety supplied by the shop for free or for a small fee. A bag may have one or two or more handles.
A bag may be closable by a zipper, buttons etc., or simply by folding, e.g. in the case of a paper bag. Sometimes a travel bag has a lock.
These are handmade products of any particular countries and can be shipped worldwide. It is used to give special gifts to your dearest and loved ones. Handmade leather handbags are sold through retail outlets, Malls, designer boutiques, on the street and online also. These bags are always in fashions.
Handmade leather handbags are available in the hottest designs, textures, and even colors. Leather linings and bound edges are distinguishing traits of his superb leather creations of handmade leather handbags.
These handmade articles made by skillful artists, these handcrafted bags are incredible, unique and of good quality. Handmade leather handbags are available in different designs and features.
Handmade handbags are better option for all occasions from everyday use to a special day or a wedding. You can take your books, sunscreen, mirror, spectacles, and cell phones with you very easily. There are many companies that are making handmade leather bags for you to meet the customer's requirement and interests.
There are different handmade leather handbags fall into the following varieties:
Hand stitched leather handbags: If you are looking for a gift for your friend and relatives, then it is a good option for you to have a hand stitched leather handbag that is a wonderful luxury that will keep its value. Suggested price of this bag is for $1,425.00.
Hand knit or crocheted handbags: Crocheted granny square bags have very trendy look and nice look it is available in lime and aquamarine blue. Suggested price of these handbags are $ 900.
Hand embellished evening handbags with beads or embroidery added to the handbag: It may be a versatile part of your personality. You may buy it online easily. There are a thousand of handbags available in market or internet.
Hand sewn vintage handbags: these bags are very good looking. These are available in the hottest designs and textures.
Handmade Indie handbags: You will get these handbags in small boutiques, streets. However, these bags made in vintage fabrics. You may consult internet to meet the artisan near you.
Nowadays, Handmade Handbags and Purses are very important for every one like students, Ladies, working professionals, executives. Every one has a different requirement to have different type of purses.
These are available online. These handmade purses are those designer purses that we all love. Take them out for special occasions and use them with care. Have fun finding a purse that fits your personality!
Discover the best prices on handmade leather handbags at Discount Handmade Leather Handbags
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jack_Harmon
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