My Life at Pansy Cottage and Garden: January 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Exhibiting in Las Vegas!

I'm at the Las Vegas Market and having a wonderful time.

Here I am in my booth and also with my customers from Australia!

The Heavenly Hostess, Cynthia Wadell is here too. Her line is gorgeous.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

In my little corner of the world the new year has started with a bang with 2 magazine features that surpassed any expectations or even dreams. When I heard from Beth Livesay Editor of Apronology that one of my designs was going to be featured I was thrilled but to hear I got the cover made my heart sing.

And there was this amazing gift, to be featured as one of Romantic Home's Magazines "The Romantics". There aren't words to describe how blessed I am.

Working hard and having your efforts validated is priceless.

As a business owner I have found it is of utmost importance that you lay your ground work so you are always prepared, like a good Girl Scout, for what is around the corner. Dont wait for the phone to ring to whip your website, products, etc. into shape. You never know who may be looking at your product or service and wanting to promote you in some manner but thinks you are not quite ready. Those missed opportunities can be lost forever.

Another thing Ive learned is PR doesn't necessarily translate into sales. It does heighten awareness about your business which does ultimately bring in more sales but even more importantly is serves as establishing credibility. Credibility in business is everything! When you hear about a person, product or service and want to know more you will undoubtedly Google the name. What happens if you cant find any information, you move on. So be absolutely sure you have laid your ground work so when an opportunity comes along you can be found and have a credible reputation.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Happy Tuesday

Just a quick shout out to you girls~~~

Im getting ready to exhibit in Las Vegas at the gift show so its a bit nuts around here.

What do you think of these runners? I think they are so yummy!

And this new floral is from the Summer's Garden Collection coming soon.

Have a wonderful creative day!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Artist Christie Repasie

Guess Who's going to be at Sweet Salvage?

Christie Repasy the beloved artist that captures the romance of roses like no other will be a special guest at Sweet Salvage in Arizona for their

"Romancing the Home" event January 19th-21st.

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Christie and she is as

beautiful as the bouquets she paints.

A passionate yet modest heart that takes nothing for granted.

Christie's studio is an amazing escape to a world filled with everything romantic.

Elegant charms, mirrors, note cards and pieces of furniture and of course her paintings with her signature roses are available on her website and

at the "Vintage Marketplace" Flea she puts on quarterly

with her sister in-law, Rita Reade of Mammabellarte.

Christie has also began teaching painting techniques in her poolside classroom. Students are spoiled by the gorgeous surroundings and served lunch garden side.

She resides in Southern California in a lovely cottage with her son and 2 dogs.

For more information contact Christie at

Crepasy@christierepasy.com

Sunday, January 8, 2012

My Special Guest~Karen Valentine

Guess Who is speaking at Launch Your Creativity?

Karen Valentine of Valentine Design and "Where Bloggers Create"

Did I tell you that this amazing, creative lady will be one of my guest speakers

at Launch Your Creativity in April?

Visit Karen's blog for cottage inspiration, tutorials and blingy eye candy galore. She is an amazing photographer and has been published in Somerset Studio & Where Women Create.

Im so excited to have Karen speak and I know you will love hearing from her.

Dont miss the event!