Category Archives: Furniture
The Warmth of Snow …
Winter visited yesterday morning. It was snowing. I thought about calling my daughter since we always love the "idea" of snow. But it was too early, so I soaked in the memory of it and went about my day. I’m certainly not ready for the cold, but perhaps it will be the cleansing I need. Chill pills … I need a … Continue reading
Take a Chill Pill
This is not meant to be a cliché. It’s a real suggestion because I’m just like you, personally experiencing stress & anxiety related to the econmy. And, perhaps unlike you, I experience it all day at work because home furnishing sales are directly linked to housing, and the mental mood of the country. ♥ So, I know firsthand how difficult … Continue reading
Dream … Maker
This is my reality – for the moment. It’s 7:23am. I’m sitting in my favorite chair, at my favorite place (my porch) with my favorite mug (creamy white) filled with my favorite beverage (cream & French roast coffee). Next to me on my little stone table is a plate of fruit (strawberries, bananas, pineapple) and cheese (white cheddar) on my favorite … Continue reading
Hope …
I woke up from a dream just 30 minutes ago – I quickly got my coffee so that I could write it all down. I know this dream is a result of two MAJOR things I’ve experienced this week. Let me tell you about these things and then I’ll explain the dream. ♥ 1st thing: After 4 years of writing my books and planning my website, … Continue reading
Will the Dogs Eat It?
Thanks Howard for that funny story. Howard was a furniture man for decades – watching the rise and fall of Industry Giants throughout his career. One day he told us a story about a Dog Food Manufacturer and how they did what many were doing in the Furniture Industry. The Dog Food Manufacturer would go to their focus groups and … Continue reading
I wanted to say, “Mind your Manners!”
One of the most challenging behaviors that I have to adopt in a selling environment is to turn the other cheek, and walk away from a fight. To work on a sales floor, you have to have some degree of aggression or assertion in order to survive. So sometimes I wish I could just do what comes natural – FIGHT! It’s … Continue reading
Lighting Up … the Stage
During the last few weeks I just haven’t had time to watch my favorite shows – so last night I watched 3 hours of “So You Think You Can Dance”. This show absolutely holds my attention – there’s a magic formula – adorable, loving hostess, relevant judges, unbelievable talent. And of course the most important element – taking unknown, normal, everyday people … Continue reading