Category Archives: business

Too good not to share

Posted on January 3, 2011 by owner

I don’t often find pictures of my glass pictured in other places, but one of my chess sets turned up in the Worcester Living “Fun Finds” section recently. Have a look, I’m in the Bella Luce Art Cafe section. Fun … Continue reading →

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Yes Virginia, there still is a lawsuit

Posted on December 22, 2010 by owner

First and foremost, the board members of, and defendants being aided by, the Artisans and Glassworkers Legal Fund (AGLF) would like to say thank you to all that have supported us with donations, purchases from our store, and moral support. … Continue reading →

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What a strange night

Posted on December 3, 2010 by owner

Tonight I had a little sales event at one of the local elementary schools.   I’ve done this one for the past few years (3 years maybe?) and it’s been steadily declining in sales.   Setup was oddly awkward this … Continue reading →

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Picking up the pieces – part 4

Posted on November 26, 2010 by owner

Finally….the set’s packed and ready to go.    I didn’t grab a picture of the black side (dark green in this case) but you can imagine it was as lovely as the original because it was. So how did I … Continue reading →

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Like a rose in a leach field

Posted on November 20, 2010 by owner

I had a show today.  Normally I wouldn’t talk badly about a show, some of the wackadoos you meet at them, sure, everyone loves to whack a wackadoo, but I don’t often speak ill of the event itself, because a) … Continue reading →

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The soul crushing experience of vending at a show

Posted on November 14, 2010 by owner

I’m not sure why exactly, but when I was sitting at my table today watching the hours slowly trickle their way to the show’s close at 3 pm, the events of the day were being recounted in my head in … Continue reading →

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A note to the networks

Posted on October 24, 2010 by owner

I was reading this article and guess what?  I have a life and can’t always park my butt in front of a TV when you want me to.  So if I can’t get your show later on?  I won’t watch … Continue reading →

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You may wind up hating me

Posted on October 10, 2010 by owner

I’m going to put it up front, you may wind up hating me after the next couple of paragraphs.  You’ll think I’m a typical greedy US capitalist monster.  I’m going to tell you right now, that’s OK. If I had … Continue reading →

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Helping Walmart keep prices down

Posted on September 26, 2010 by owner

I sent this idea to them today.  Just think how much they’ll save not having to pay exchange fees at the bank! I was in one of your stores recently (the new one in Worcester, MA) and it was very … Continue reading →

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Marketwhatnow?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by owner

One thing I’m absolutely wretched at is marketing.   This is a bit odd since my father’s been in advertising as nearly as long as I’ve known him, you’d think some of that might have rubbed off.  Yeah, no. So … Continue reading →

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