Friday in Franklin County: The Wood Cellar

 

I have a confession to make! I’m addicted! I’m addicted to the decor from The Wood Cellar in Hampton! It’s the truth, my husband is pretty positive that I own stock in their business, and I always ask for gift certificates to the store (or the Orange Possum) for gifts! Whew, I feel better admitting that outloud! 😉

History of The Wood Cellar

The Wood Cellar is a main street staple in Hampton.  November of 1990 is when Guyla Pohlman and her husband opened their doors!  Originally they were vendors at craft shows with their handmade furniture and people were constantly asking them if they had a shop!  Well, that is the beginning and 26 years later…the rest is history!

 

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This is my Reality…

This is my Reality…

Here’s something you need to know about me (if you don’t already). I don’t pull any punches, I don’t sugar coat things, and I live in reality!  So, what’s my reality you ask?

Reality is: I work a full-time job, sell for 2 DS companies, & have my own social media management business.  I’m a busy lady and  it leaves very little time for “me” time or girls nights out or even time to maintain girlfriend relationships.

Reality is:  My step-sons keep me even busier!  Between cross-country and football this fall, our calendar is full.  I’m exhausted just writing all the meets and games into my planner and on the calendar.  I think scheduling everything should be a sport by itself!

Reality is:  We eat processed crap foods.  We almost always have a pan of brownies at our house.  I don’t have the time or desire to home-bake my own bread!

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The Do’s & Dont’s of Social Media And Business

Social Media and business is ever changing, developing, and advancing! It can be hard to keep up, know the right from wrong, AND run your actual business all at once. So, I have developed this short list of some simple Do’s and Dont’s for business owners where social media is concerned!  Without further adieu….

DO Be Consistent – almost all social media platforms use algorithms to decide what content to place in front of it’s users.  Because of this, it’s more important to be consistent with your posting!  At a minimum, one post a day for Facebook and 3-4 for Twitter!  Instagram users, I would recommend 1-2 a day as well!  Being consistent and a posting frequently will help ensure that your followers see your content!

DON’T Post Personal Things – just as you need to keep your business off your personal profile, you need to keep your personal things off your business profile.  Posting personal things make you appear unprofessional and really, who wants to do business with someone who isn’t professional?  Keep personal and business separate!

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It’s Just a Number!

It’s Just a Number!

Your age. It doesn’t matter whether it’s 20 or 65.  It’s just a number.  It has no reflection on what kind of person you are.  It doesn’t tell anyone what kind of physical shape you are in.  It doesn’t dictate what you are or are not able of doing.  It’s just a number.

The numbers in your bank account.  It doesn’t matter whether it’s 0 or 100,000.  It’s just a number.  It doesn’t make you better than, worse than, superior to, or inferior to anyone else!  It doesn’t mean you don’t work hard.  It doesn’t mean you work harder than someone else.  It’s just a number.

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Garden Update, 8/4/2016

Garden Update, 8/4/2016

If you’re counting, you know it’s been longer than two weeks since our last garden update! I credit that to two things: life is busy and the blooms are slowing down!  I’ve realized that I need some late blooming perennials for my flower beds! (I sure hope my specialist at Natural Plus Nursery is paying attention! 😉 )  Other than the phlox and a few lilies…things are just about done and starting to look drab!  Here are a few snapshots of the gorgeous blooms left that I do have!

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