Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Another Christmas has come and passed and the New Year is about to be celebrated. Usually Robin and I will reflect on our craft season over coffee and decide what worked and what didn't. This year we had many new things that were well received by our customers. We are still talking about the name change and all the affects it will have on Robin's Floral Designs. We are not in a rush and we will just see which way the wind blows us. Good thing too, because the wind has been howling for 2 days! We were fortunate not to get dumped on like many others in the surrounding are. The kids were not fortunate, because they are off from school and want to go sledding, and I can't blame them. I hope your Christmas was full of joy and wish you a Happy New Year.

Christmas season and things to think about

Many things going on even though we are done for the season with craft shows. Robin and I have been talking for awhile now about setting up an Etsy account. If you don't know anything about Etsy, it's a gathering place for many artisans, who offer handmade/vintage items for sale. Our website seems to be attracting many customers who are looking for a florist or floral shop, which we are not, so we are thinking about a name change. It will be a big step for us to change an entity that we have worked hard on getting this far. We are attached to Robin's Floral Designs and have to make sure we get the new name right. When Robin started out in the craft business, she was concentrating on florals and wreaths, and then like many businesses she expanded her offerings. I like the direction we are going, so many possibilities, and great enjoyment in coming up with new items. We will keep you posted through the transition. It's going to be an exciting and enjoyable new year, lots to talk and think about.

We are open Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10 & 11 for "After De Tour" Sale! Come visit me if you missed Christmas in the Country or come back for the specials I am offering this weekend only!!

Christmas in the country update

First day of the Christmas in the country craft tour went well. Robin was busy all day and reports from the other artisans were much of the same. There are three new additions to the tour this year, which is good to see, helps to keep it fresh. We received a dusting of snow last night and the weather looks good for today.

Sculptures in the front yard

Kyle's sculptures have taken over the front yard. These were all made during his time in college.

These guys are pretty spooky when you pull into the yard at night. They are good guardians.

After I put the guy on the right up, Robin thought of the idea of making the old sleigh into a manger, and with some straw and greens there it was. She got the idea from looking at the guy on the left, with his hands on his knees, it looks like he is looking down into the manger. Caution....creative mind at work.

All signs point toward Christmas in the Country

Last show is this weekend, a home tour, called Christmas in the Country. We have been very busy getting everything ready.

These signs were popular in Plattsburgh at our last show.

This was a door of some kind that I found up in the barn and made into a display. The barn is always giving if you look hard enough.