i just had to pass along this amazing offer from Simply Sarah Shaw.  rarely do i see an actual Money Back Guarantee!  what a vote of confidence in your product  – and a nice thing to do for squirmy retailers not sure about a new product.

i sold hundreds of the Handy Hold Alls at ooma.  they are a great item for displaying handbags – and they make outstanding gifts.  i highly recommend them.

here’s the deal:

order 24 Handy Hold Alls by November 7th (this is a quick promo!) and you’ll get:

 - money back guarantee (yes – actual CASH BACK for any items unsold after January 31st)

 - free black mesh holding bags (value $30)

 - ability to re-order in any quantity for the holidays (yes – even just one!)

check out the video for all the details and order page.  Order quickly!  it’s over by Saturday.

my dear, talented and oh-so-fashionable friend, Annie recently started her own line, Sourdough, which includes the  Sleepytime Eye Mask.  It’s filled with a delicate whiff of lavender and sewn shut with cool vintage bark cloth. 

i admit – i never thought of myself as a sleep mask kinda gal…thought they were reserved for hangover prone women (alas, those days are long gone for me).  but when Annie sent me one – i realized how totally useful this item would be!  instead of being mildly irritated when my husband chooses to read a little longer – i snap on my mask and feel the sweet smell of sleep arrive on my light-blocked eyes.  yes – these are not just totally adorable – they can be used all the time!

uh – wow!

so – i encourage you to carry these in your store.  great gifts and wonderful for any woman who sleeps with someone who wants to stay up later than her.  and recently i was reading a really good book and was the one who wanted to stay up later…so my hubby decided to wear the mask!  it looks pretty cute on men too.

finally  – annie has the cutest line sheet and a fun opening order!  order an assorted dozen and you’ll get a 13th in a “surprise” fabric chosen by the designer.  the opening order is $150 – so an easy way to get started.  contact her at sourdoughsf@gmail.com to place your order.

…here a Moo – there a Moo – everywhere a Moo Moo!

(sorry for geeking out  – i have a 15 mo old – so that song gets some serious play).

anyway – i’m talking about Moo cards - not an actual cow.  i adore these cards.  if you haven’t seem them in person – definitely check them out.  your first thought may be:  hey cool!  inexpensive and very nice business cards (i’m a fan of the mini’s - they’re just so darn cute).  and yes  – a grand idea.

but let’s imagine what other fun things you can do with the Moo!  how about getting 100 mini Moo’s printed with offers on particular items?  you may use a photo of a label and then add text for 10% off.  or maybe it’s 15% off anything RED (and blue, or pink, etc).  How about a day of the week?  draw people in on your slow days (Wednesdays were mine)  with an offer for that day only.    because you can upload up to a 100 different designs (wow!) – you can try various tricks.  then just slip one into your customers shopping bag (or hand over with the receipt) as a special treat.  Or you could have a little fishbowl where customer can “draw for an offer” as they walk in.  could be very fun.

(btw – i love adding a little ribbon – makes them feel extra special)

photo from Moo blog

does your gift wrap leave something to be desired?  i love the idea of a plain box adorned with a moo card with a fun print (and maybe your logo?).  not only will it add flair and personality – but your customer could use as a gift tag (leave the back blank or add a discreet message).

photo from Moo blog

if you sell jewelry, create custom hang tags for earrings!  perhaps you can make cards for various designers – but with a print that works with your stores decor.  this would help promote your designers without sacrificing a cohesive look.

i’m sure there are hundreds of fun uses to market your business with these cards.  does anyone want to share an idea?  please comment!

i once bought a cute little ball that when twisted open revealed a very soft and sweet smelling vanilla lip balm.   every time  i brought it out for use, envious eyes were upon me.  everyone wanted this sweet little surprise ball.

 

so of course i sleuthed them out.  i sold them in a fun apothecary jar at the counter and re-ordered & re-ordered again (and again).  they are almost a sure sale at check out.  people are attracted to their fun shape and they make a very quick (and inexpensive) gift at $7 retail. 

as a mom – i think they would serve a new purpose too.  a great “uh-oh – i didn’t pack any toys and we’re having a melt down in Trader Joe’s – thank goodness i have my lip balm ball will me!“  product (especially with my son – who happens to be totally obsessed with balls).

now they have even cuter designs than when i carried them at ooma.  check out the Twist & Pout Garden Party - very chic and girly floral prints.  i personally like the Decades collection with a 60’s mod sensibility.  Purrr-fection  has a more sophisticated palette.

check out their wholesale page for more info & contacts to place orders.