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New Arrivals for the Holidays

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Thanksgiving is over, can you believe that this weekend it will be December? This year just flew by. December is a big flower buying month but that doesn't mean that we don't have non-flower gifts as part of the shop offerings. Whenever new items arrive, it's like an early Christmas for me. Take these new Raku Potterworks incense holders. Each one has a different botanical or metaphysical design. Priced at just $14.99 these would make a wonderful gift. Each one is boxed and comes with a description of how they are created. Each is hand made and no too look exactly the same. Raku generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku usually involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat and placing it into containers with combustible materials. Once the materials ignite, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colors and glazes.  The d

Small Business Saturday ~ Shopping Local Stats

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It's that time of year again ~ the holiday shopping season has begun and judging by the mall parking lots on Black Friday, it's going to be a busy one. Have you considered where you shop ? If you haven't you should. Here's a few stats to show how you can play an important role in your community by shopping small independently owned businesses!  I know you've heard it before but shopping at locally owned small businesses really can make a difference in your community. You might ask how and this photo below shows the story. Consider a small business like mine. When I need to get something printed, I used my local printer Ed at Document Depot. When I need to get one of my 4 delivery vans fixed, I use a local garage ~ Fowlers in Princeton - Gary is the best! When I buy my yummy chapsticks that we give out to our customers, I use Jim at Browndog Marketing. Each of the business has employees who work for them, so my purchases help keep people employed. So you get the

Thanksgiving Inspiration

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Is Thanksgiving your favorite holiday? If so, you are not alone. An amazing meal, fresh flowers and football... the perfect combination! We have some new designs available for the Thanksgiving holiday and wanted to share. Which one is your favorite? This one is called Autumnal Blooms Basket ~ This one is called Autumn Hues :  This adorable design include these beautiful long lasting blooms in a keepsake ceramic pumpkin! Alstroemeria Pumpkin Princeton  These 3 designs can be split up around the home or be arranged down one long table. This design is called Autumn in a Row.   This design is called Harvest Moon. Don't you love those vibrant colors?  How fun is this little mug? The front shows an adorable Turkey and the back says Gobble Till You Wobble. This design is called the Turkey Mug . Which one would you like to receive as a gift? To see more of our Thanksgiving offerings, including some adorable keepsake gifts, be sure to visit our website at www.sendingsmiles.co