Shop Collaboration!

In a Zibbet Community Hub discussion by AllAboutTheButtons, I saw a comment by LorisStylingHairStuff that caught my eye! Collaboration...I've seen three others that seem to have worked out well. However I've never done anything like this before and was shy about approaching Lori. I know, I know...me, SHY??? Yes, I was...at least this time:)
So many questions, who would absorb shipping, take photos, would the items sell separately or as one set and many more!
It fascinated me enough to contact her PLUS my bib set and her bows seemed to be a perfect match! It turns out this was her first collaboration also...so we worked out the details together and as the plan developed, we did alot of honest brainstorming.

This is the results of our efforts and we think it is pretty awesome! What are your thoughts? We'd love to hear your ideas, too! Are you thinking of a shop that would compliment your product and a possible collaboration? It takes some work and time but the results are double exposure for each of your shops!

We've listed the same listing in each of our Zibbet shops, LorisStylingHairStuff and POP embroidery
The listing is for a complete gift set and upon a sale, we send each other money via paypal. So far, easy peasy! And what a wonderful presentation!

Asheville, NC...feels like home!

Our move from GA to NC last Summer was one of the most difficult for many reasons. We aren't new to moving, by any means, as 24 years in the USAF taught us well. However, this move as empty-nesters and moving to a completely new area where we didn't know a single person was almost overwhelming. Needless to say, we packed up and moved with me "kicking and screaming"! LOL

We've been here 9 months and I do believe this city was hand-picked for me. I LOVE ASHEVILLE! Beautiful mountains, wonderful downtown and the history...oh, the fabulous history! PLUS the River Arts District, Big Love Festival, The Big Crafty, Elementality, Take Five, HUGE local farmer's markets, THE theatres, Home Free Bagels, The Biltmore and I could go on and on!!! These events and businesses are the very foundation of my heart and spirit....crafts and helping others! The Citizen-Times wrote this, "Home Free Bagels to employ homeless, pay living wage and donate profits for housing effort" in an article by Joel Burgess!!! AMAZING! And their business seems to be growing by leaps and bounds! Visit HomeFreeBagel facebook page and give them a shout-out from me!

More to come on "things to do" in Western North Carolina! Too much for one article for a novice writter like myself! lol

Now, I know this city doesn't go without conflict especially in this difficult economy. However I strive to stay focused on the positive aspect of everyday life. Look at all of these people in ONE city making lemonade out of lemons. Maybe our law makers should adopt this "can-do" attitude! Remember the light will ALWAYS overcome the darkness, ALWAYS!
Mmmmmm......Could I be falling in love with Asheville?

Link Love ROCKS!

Thanks to Zur Designs for the idea and Runway Crochet for being our Engineer of the Link Love movement! When I hopped on board the Link Love Train, I had 102 fans on my facebook fan page AND WOWZER! I'm just 22 short of 1,000 fans as of this posting! AND most are creative minded shop owners like myself! We all need to think about buying Handmade when making a purchase and now, with Link Love I have a whole list of wonderful shops to visit! My new motto is, "Bye, bye big box"! Click on the Link Love Angel button and see what the "buzz" is all about AND join us:)!!!

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