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Mine’s a pint!

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

We absolutely love these new additions to our shop. The ‘Pintie’ Milk Jugs are creatively upcycled from used, vintage milk bottles. Each and every jug has been hand crafted and manipulated using the highest levels of glass-making skills. The bottles for these jugs have been sourced from garages, lofts and sheds from households throughout Devon.  They are available in a range of decal designs from the 1980′s, including Kellogg’s Cornflakes, Ready Brek, Weetabix, local dairies, Crusha Milkshake, Typhoo Tea, PG Tips and many others. 

The company that produces these gorgeoius products is an environmentally aware glass-making company that specialises in unique, handcrafted recycled glassware.  Their fundamental ethos is to make the upcycling of a used glass bottle as environmentally friendly as possible – to transform a waste consumer container, destined for landfill, into a desirable and contemporary glassware product with a definite and purposeful eco stance.

There are just so many to choose from I don’t know which one I love the most!

Social Media

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Do you think there is such a condition as social media burnout? Companies these days are told you need to be on Facebook, you need to be on Twitter, you need to be doing a blog, and now google+ has arrived on the scene I just feel a little overwhelmed by it all. I also have a feeling it’s not going to stop there. Do our customers really care whether we tweet, blog, + and follow things or are they just concerned with finding the ideal product at the ideal price? Part of me thinks it’s my age (!) and the fast changing nature of internet selling can seem a little overwhelming at times. That’s why I am so pleased to have on board a fantastic website company who keep us up to date with all the latest developments and bring about the changes we need as a company. Our next move with them is to get our mcommerce site up and running.

It’s not all a big chore though. The really positive thing I have gained from Twitter is fabulous new suppliers. There are some really talented artists, designer & product makers who are working so hard to bring their products to market and Twitter helps them to find a voice and a following. The smaller designers bring something fresh and extremely appealing to our website and I love the fact they are designed and made in the UK.  The other positive thing I’ve gained from Twitter is support when you are having a tough day or just feeling a little low. Someone always comes along and offers you a much needed virtual cup of tea and a few wise words!

I think the reality for me is some days I love it and other days it’s a chore. Now time for that cup of tea!