Posts Tagged ‘Guest Blogger’

Dixboro General Store Hosts Robin Davis!

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

0911-82782Designer Robin Davis, the artist behind Blossom Bucket, Inc. top-selling lines like Nature’s Blessings®, recently visited Dixboro General Store in Ann Arbor, Michigan!

Here is Robin’s blog post about her experience!

We had a fabulous time! The weather was bizarre on Sat but I had a pretty steady traffic flow for the 4 hours I signed. Many customers purchased multiples of the angels. I was so surprised by the stories they would share about why each angel was special to them. One lady had me in tears over the loss of her sister and why the Family angel meant so much to her!

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Christmas in March Advice from Robin Davis!

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Christmas in March logoBefore I started on my journey to license my artwork and designs, I enjoyed a career as a Marketing Director and Merchandiser in the gift industry.

Planning for Christmas started very early in the year. Everything had to be carefully planned and executed, from the choice of product to signage, display and promotion. We would create a theme for the upcoming Christmas and plan window and interior store displays around that theme.

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Christmas in March: Advice from Deb Strain

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The latest talented artist and designer to join the ‘Bucket family, Deb Strain has a little advice to offer for our Christmas in March campaign!

Advice for retailers about Christmas…

Order early!  By ordering early, you can  have that “done” and focus your energy on

promoting this festive time of year to make it really special.

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Christmas Memories: Board N Batten

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

We recently asked our designers, sales representatives, and staff to share some of their favorite Christmas memories and inspirations. Over the coming days, we will be sharing their responses with you. Here is what Joyce Suckel from Board N Batten, our Canadian distributor, had to say!

What are your earliest Christmas memories?
My father standing outside of our bedroom door saying “Ho Ho Ho — Santa’s been here” – but not letting us come out until our parents had their coffee and were ready to sit and watch our faces as we came into the living room and saw presents under the tree.   (more…)

Christmas Memories: Paul Chesser

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

We recently asked our designers, sales representatives, and staff to share some of their favorite Christmas memories and inspirations. Over the coming days, we will be sharing their responses with you. Here is what Paul Chesser,  California sales representative, had to share:

What are your earliest Christmas memories?
Growing up in San Diego we always went to the beach in December. Driving around looking at Christmas lights, Having a live Nativity at our Church (I can still smell it)… (more…)

Christmas Memories: Dorothy Robinson

Monday, December 21st, 2009

We recently asked our designers, sales representatives, and staff to share some of their favorite Christmas memories and inspirations. Over the coming days, we will be sharing their responses with you. Here is what Dorothy Robinson, Maine sales representative, had to share:

What are your earliest Christmas memories?
……Church and Sunday School Christmas programs

What is your favorite Christmas piece with Blossom Bucket? Why?
…….Tangled lights on the cats, dogs, snowmen….it looks like our family when we’re trying to do the tree and it makes me laugh!

What advice do you have for your customers this holiday season?
……..give their customers an “experience”…make their store fun and inviting with dip samplers, cider in a crock pot, have low priced items (like BB) so the customers can take several things home without spending a lot of money.  Have these small cute things near the line where they might be waiting for the register so they can fall in love with something else before they leave.

Is there anything else you would like to say to consumers and retailers this holiday season?
……MERRY CHRISTMAS!! THANK YOU TO THE RETAILERS FOR ALL THEIR CREATIVITY AND HARD WORK!!  THANK YOU TO BLOSSOM BUCKET FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND CREATIVITY TOO!!

Christmas Memories: Shelly Comiskey

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Shelly Comiskey, another member of the Blossom Bucket family of designers, shares her incredible stories!

What are your earliest Christmas memories?
My earliest memories are of being quite young and the Christmas parties at my aunt and uncles house on Christmas Eve.  My whole family being together with “Santa” making a special appearance to our little party.  My sisters, cousins, and I were so excited – especially when we heard the jingle of his bells and the Ho Ho Ho coming down the stairs.   I remember so vividly the excitement for Christmas morning and the car rides home - searching the sky all the way home in hopes to get a glimpse of Santa and his reindeer. (more…)

Christmas Memories: Paul Bechtold

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

We recently asked our designers, sales representatives, and staff to share some of their favorite Christmas memories and inspirations. Over the coming days, we will be sharing their responses with you. Here is what Paul Bechtold, Connecticut sales representative, had to share:

What are your earliest Christmas memories?
Decorating the tree as a family. Popcorn and hot chocolate. (more…)

Christmas Memories: Angela Anderson

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Angela Anderson, another member of the Blossom Bucket family of designers, shares her incredible stories!

What are your earliest Christmas memories?
Dancing with my little brother to Elvis Christmas songs dressed in our matching white sailor shirts. Our Christmas tree was one of those metallic silver ones with the light that had 4 colors on a wheel that would turn the tree different colors. (more…)

Christmas Memories: Chris Castillo

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

We recently asked our designers, sales representatives, and staff to share some of their favorite Christmas memories and inspirations. Over the coming days, we will be sharing their responses with you. Here is what Chris Castillo, Utah sales representative, had to share:

What are your earliest Christmas memories?
When I was maybe 4 or 5 and getting up Christmas morning to a room full of toys. My parents went all out for my sister and myself at Christmas, even though they didn’t have a lot of money. They always made it special for us. (more…)