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2021 Holiday Season
How does this years holiday season look for you?
And, have you changed since the 2020 year we had?
What have we learned for the 2020 year that...
Finding Joy During The Holidays
The holiday season is upon us.
The season of joy... and a season of busy. We all get wrapped up in shopping, wrapping, parties, school obligations...
Last Event of 2021
I've been At The Cottage nearly a Year
December 11th will be my last Pop Up Event At The Cottage in 2021. This...
Tis' The Season
It's the final stretch for 2021
If you are a maker, retail shop owner, restaurant worker or owner, then you know that the next 8 weeks...
Why only periodical restocks and not a constant, full online shop?
I'm Having a Restock on Friday
I do get quite a few messages asking why I don't have a full online store.
The simple answer i...
Displays, Branding and Products for a Pop Up or Show. Part 2
Preparation Is The Key To Success
Now that you have selected a show or Pop up and have been selected, now the fun part begins. I use ...
How I plan for a Pop Up or Market. Part 1
My first every show was Duxbury Art Association Craft Showcase
in 1994.
Things were ...
Finding Inspiration
Inspiration. Where does it come from?
I have been asked many times where I get my inspiration from. My answer is always the same. I get it f...
What is a "POP UP" ??
I've referenced the term, "Pop Up" many times as I have hosted a few, At The Cottage Cape Cod. I thought because it has been a popular concept for...
Coffee, What's the deal with you and coffee??
Cof-fee : noun
A drink made from the roasted and ground beanlike seed of a tropical shrub, served hot or iced.
I LOVE coffee. It's no secret if ...
Labor Day Weekend
It's here ! Labor Day Weekend 2021.
The last long weekend of the summer on Cape Cod.
It's supposed to be the recognition of The American Labor Mo...
Pumpkin Season
September is the official kick off to pumpkin season, right?
Well, Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts says it is, so it must be...
September is ...