Friday, April 30, 2010

OUR 2nd ANNIVERSARY & A GIVEAWAY!

It was two years ago today that I signed my Articles of Incorporation to form TINSEL & COMPANY INC.  A dream I had for many, many years was finally realized!  There is so much more to a business than looking at fun catalogs and scouring the internet looking for great unique product.  Of course I knew that there was much more to it, the accounting, the budgetingm the marketing, the day to day issues...  Somethings I struggle with (accounting...), the marketing, buying, and customer service I LOVE.
Unlike a traditional retail store an online store is a lonely existence.  My husband really doesn't care that the new Bethany Lowe catalog arrived today or that I am head over heals in LOVE with a feather tree.  That is where all of you come in.  This blog, opens the door to my little store and introduces me to all of you.   I am a stay at home mom of 3 - 3 year olds (yes they are all 3, for another 3 weeks anyway) and everytime I hear my blackberry or computer chime the anticipation of a comment left on this blog or that an order just came in keeps me sane.  Each comment or order reminds me that there is more to life than Dora the Explorer.  THANK YOU!

Someday I hope that you can visit my cute store on the picturesque street I have imagined in my mind.  Until then thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world-wide web,  you mean the world to me!



Enough sappy talk the whole purpose of this post is to announce a GIVEAWAY!  My very first order was for a set of TINSEL SPARKLERS BY BETHANY LOWE DESIGNS (shown above and below) and my top seller for the past 2 years.  In honor of our 2nd anniversary, 2 LUCKY READERS will each win a set of TINSEL SPARKLERS.


Set of TINSEL SPARKLERS shown on last years 4th of July table.  You will receive 9 TINSEL SPARKLERS in a vintage inspired box.  Each sparkler is 11" tall.

1.  Leave a comment on this post (you don't need a blog, just be sure to include your email address so I can contact you if you win)

2.  Join TINSEL & COMPANY on Facebook (if you are already a fan, leave a comment letting me know)

3.  Become a follower (if you are already leave a comment letting me know)

4.  Share this giveaway on your blog.

BE SURE TO LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH OF THE THINGS YOU DO!

I will announce the winner on TUESDAY MAY 4th.  Good luck!

Best wishes,
Tammy

Thanks for the HOLIDAY FRIDAY feedback.  Since I am not the only one planning Christmas all year I will have a HOLIDAY INSPIRED post next Friday!

35 comments:

Valarie said...

Hi Tammy.....wow, 2 years. That is amazing. Wow, 3 - 3 year olds...that is even more amazing. I would love to win.
xxoo Valarie

Valarie said...

Hey Sweetie....of coarse I am a follower. xxoo Valarie

Valarie said...

Oh, and I am off to join you on facebook. xxoo Valarie
I will post on my blog about the giveaway tomorrow.
xxoo Valarie

Shannon said...

Your shop carries such cute items! I would love the 4th of July gift, I have a party every year to celebrate and those would be so cute on display.

Shannon said...

I am also a follower!

Sandra said...

I would love to use these in my summer decorating...so cute!

Sandra said...

I am also a follower!

Sandra said...

I am posting about this giveaway on my blog today!

Sharon Haynie said...

Those sparklers are so cute! I;m glad sandra@stonecreek sent me your way!

Sharon Haynie said...

I'm following you, too!

★Carol★ said...

Happy Anniversary! And thank you for the chance to win those sparklers!

★Carol★ said...

I am also a follower!

Veronica said...

These are so cute. I am a follower.

JOYCE said...

SPARKLERS, HOW FUN.......REMINDS ME OF WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL....LOVE

Cherie said...

what adorable items! Thanks for the giveaway! Would love to win! Off to explore more at your store!

Cherie said...

Just added your blog to my rss feed....happy to have found out about you and now to be following your blog!

Lynn said...

These would look so cute on my feather tree, thanks for the nice give-away!

Faded Plains said...

Happy 2 year anniversary Tammy! I always enjoy reading your blog and seeing what new glittery treasures you have...thanks so much for the chance to win those darling sparklers.

Jenny said...

Happy 2nd Anniversary. I saw you on a friends blog and was enamored of your tinselly treasures. Thanks for entering me into this very sparkly giveaway.

Jenny said...

I am a new follower!

The Old Parsonage said...

Congrats on your 2 years! Love this give away. Unfortunately I'm not on face book, but ....

The Old Parsonage said...

I just signed up to be a follower...

The Old Parsonage said...

And I'm posting the giveaway on my side bar.

Thanks so much!
Leann

Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...

Tammy,
These are so cute! And this was such a sweet post. I would love to visit your shop someday on a beautiful street! Happy 2nd!

Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...

I'm a follower too:)

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

I love Bethany Lowe Please enter me.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

I am now a follower and I'm headed to your shop.

Room to Inspire said...

Looks like a great giveaway - perfect for the 4th! Happy 2nd anniversary.

Chelsea

Room to Inspire said...

Okay, so I thought I was a follower! But now I am for sure!

Chelsea

Anonymous said...

happy anniversary! what a fun giveaway! thanks for the chance!

Anonymous said...

of course i am a follower! and lovin it!

VintageCrafter said...

What a wonderful giveaway! Happy anniversary! Thanks for the chance to be super lucky!
*smiles*
Carol

VintageCrafter said...

I am now a follower too!
Carol

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Happy 2nd Anniversary Sweetie. I saw you on a friends blog and was so thrilled with your sparkly tinsel(y) name. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to enter this very sparkly giveaway.

I am crossing my fingers on this one.

Country hugs sweetie...Sherry

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Hi Sweetie...
Country Wings here again. I am your newest follower and #49. I can't wait to see what you share next.

Please stop by and say hi. I would be so honored if you signed up to follow my blog as well. I love meeting new bloggers friends.

Country hugs sweetie...Sherry