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Meet designer Justine Brooks
What sparked your passion for jewelry design and where do you draw your inspiration from? “In 2005 I had my first hands-on experience with metal when studying traditional jewelry techniques in India, based in a small Himalayan town called Manali. I first started my art degree majoring in ceramics, but slowly made the transition to…
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How to Price Your Etsy Products
Are your prices driving your customers away? Are they overpriced or are they too low? Pricing your products on Etsy can become quite a tricky process. This process is a prevalent problem for all different types of shops on Etsy. You want your products to be taken seriously, to not be considered ‘cheap’, yet…
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Converting First-Time Visitors
Converting first-time visitors can be a confusing process and simply relying on your market niche and the quality of your products is a definite start. But is there more you can do from a business-oriented standpoint to convert these first-time visitors into consistent buyers? General incentives or discounts have always assisted brands in convincing customers…
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Motivational Tips – Invest in yourself, dream big and success will follow.
The holiday seasons are a great time to establish your identity in the market as customers are always looking for innovative and unique designs. Here at Now In Store it is of the utmost importance to assist you in every step of this process for both established artists and those still looking to solidify their…
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Artist in the spotlight: Brazen Design
*A bit about yourself When did you first realize you were passionate about art & crafts? As a young girl it became apparent to my family that I had the innate aptitude for drawing so my grandmother mentored that ability and enrolled me in numerous classes at the Edmonton Art Gallery where I was eventually…
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Make your products stand out during the holiday season.
Christmas may be the busiest time for businesses, but this does not mean that at the end of the holidays everyone comes out a winner. This is why small brands need to look for different and innovative ways to put their name out there and compete with the bigger brands. Here are five tips to…
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Designer in the spotlight: Bessie from Terra Moda
What inspired you to start Terra Moda? Inspiration came through travelling and visiting museums and countrysides and when we wanted to wear something that we couldn’t find in stores. We started creating pieces using natural and organic material, colourful stones and vintage elements. We see the pieces we create as something intimate and as wearable…
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This Season’s Top Hat Trends
Who said hats weren’t a winter accessory? Felt hats, fedoras and bowler hats are a go-to autumn trend this year merging fashion and function. This season’s hottest hats will keep you warm and fashionable in the most extreme weather conditions. If you only try one eccentric accessory this season, make it our designers’ unique hats.…
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Your Boho-Chic Inspiration
Discover the latest boho-chic accessories to dress up the most boring outfits. The boho-chic style has been in vogue for a couple of years now drawing on hippie influences associated to Kate Moss and Sienna Miller. Today, many designers find their inspiration in Middle Eastern and African art giving a new edge to the boho-chic…