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thesilverbarn

English - Retail, Home Decor, Gifts
http://www.thesilverbarn.wordpress.com
thesilverbarn · 4M ago

What Does Doing Inventory REALLY Tell You?

Find me a retailer who LIKES to do inventory, and I’ll show you a retailer who needs an intervention!  But, before you head to the head doctor, consider this.  Inventory tells you more about your store, store direction, store sales … Continue reading →
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thesilverbarn · 4M ago

Streamlined

One of our faves -- Nora Fleming gets REALLY organized! Continue reading →
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thesilverbarn · 8M ago

And, Here We Go….

Our annual Witches’ Tea is one of the most fun events of the year for me. I LOVE Halloween. And, as a retailer it is a sort of unofficial kick-off for the big things that come with fourth quarter. But, … Continue reading →
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thesilverbarn · 8M ago

A Trip to Marburger Farms is Like a Trip to the Idea Bank

How many times do we all stand there looking at things that are being thrown away and think, “there must be SOMETHING useful there.” That is one of my favorite things about attending Marburger Farms Antique show each season; seeing … Continue reading →
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thesilverbarn · 8M ago

The Living Display

Lenox, our store kitty always likes to see things from every angle. She helps me see the little things too. And, isn’t it the little things that take a display from a two-dimensional look to one with depth, one that … Continue reading →
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thesilverbarn · 8M ago

Helping A Community That Has Helped Us All

When I opened Silver Barn almost four years ago I never dreamed I would gain so many friends. Oh, I thought I’d get to know folks in our little community, but never dreamed the depth that friendship would go. Now, … Continue reading →
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thesilverbarn · 8M ago

Doors Open All Kinds of Things….

“Where the heck have YOU been?” ask some of our blog followers. And, for quite some time I just didn’t have an answer. Well, we have been busy. Moving kids upstairs, moving Brighton to a special area, cleaning, redoing, ordering, … Continue reading →
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thesilverbarn · 1Y ago

Here’s to the Class of 2011

We salute the brides, we honor the new babies, but I’m actually most excited about a new salute we have initiated at Silver Barn this year. We are saluting the graduating Seniors of Columbus High, as well as the other … Continue reading →
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thesilverbarn · 1Y ago

The Placesetting Ain’t the Backdrop!

A customer told me the other day, “your tables are so creative, I could never do that.” What? Really? This is not rocket science! So, I took four placesettings and used different material to add a little ‘flavor’. Use flowers, … Continue reading →
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thesilverbarn · 1Y ago

Silver Barn’s Fabulous Team!

As Silver Barn begins its fourth year I stop to reflect on what has made Silver Barn, well, Silver Barn. In my mind the team is the key to keeping it all together, and I’m lucky enough to have a … Continue reading →
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