April’s reading list

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I read a couple of books in March, too, Click here to read more.. »

Irrational exuberance

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Every so often we here in the Sieve run into companies that really impress us with their products or service or both. Occasionally, one or two will make us irrationally exuberant1. Click here to read more.. »

Real simple irony

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I happened to see the cover of Real Simple magazine in the rack at the grocery store. Click here to read more.. »

Wrapping presents

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Secret Sister’s birthday present went out today: Click here to read more.. »

March 3rd 2007 marketing, needlework, work & money

The Frank Sinatra philosophy

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I lurk on about 8 or 10 needlework message boards, participate ever so often, and occasionally drop in on about another 4 or 5 boards. I’d post more on the ones I frequent and frequent the others more if I had a shred more time or an attention span longer than a gnat’s, but I don’t. Click here to read more.. »

February 28th 2007 marketing, needlework, work & money

The secret sister/Santa sentiment

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A Person Who Shall Remain Nameless contacted me to arrange a “secret sister” package of needlework supplies for her secret sister’s birthday. Click here to read more.. »

February 26th 2007 marketing, needlework

The Martha Stewart conundrum

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I never liked Martha Stewart. Her business set unattainable expectations for women who were already running behind if not altogether burnt out. I could never deny the quality of her work or the quantity, but Click here to read more.. »

Word of mouth

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I know how to frame pictures. With some time and money, I can do a pretty bang-up job choosing materials and putting it all together. The reason I know how to do this is because I worked at Michael’s for two years as a framer. My typical Saturday went like this: Click here to read more.. »

February 25th 2007 Jill Rensel, framing, marketing, needlework