Thursday, 22 January 2015

XOXO - Love at First Sight Curated by ByGraceDesignsStudio

XOXO - Love at First Sight


A collection of items that remind me of love and of Valentines Day. Enjoy!

Realistic Still life - Lilium Flower - Art Print - Watercolor Painting, Gorgeous High quality Print, Wall and Home decor
$12.00
Valentine Love Roses Fashion Magazine Purse Red Unique  Gifts for Her Under 50
$40.00
Retro Headband  Pin Up Hair Scarf Red and Pink Lips Knotted Headband Rockabilly Hair Bow
$12.99
Faith Hope Love Art Print, Printable Art Wall Decor, 8x10 INSTANT DOWNLOAD Pink Gold Foil Polka Dot Print
$5.00
Triangular zip pouch hand printed  rust red organic round motif, sweet potato, natural cotton fabric cosmetic pouch make-up bag gift for her
$32.00
1970's Bebe platform heels / burgundy T-strap cut out heels
$85.00
Limited Edition Sashay Scarf in Wine Shimmer Metallic by Tammarie Designs
$6.50
Pink howlite jewelry set, necklace earrings set, pink howlite jewelry, nugget necklace, pink choker, chunky necklace, gift, chunky earrings
$34.00
Pink and Black Loose Paper Beads First Anniversary Beading Supplies Handmade Beads Lightweight Beads Up cycled Recycled Repurposed Boho Chic
$10.00
Soviet Wallet, Vintage Coin Purse, Retro Accessory, Retro Fabric Purse, Plastic Accessory, Unique Gift for Her, 80s Style, Women Wallet
$8.00
Set of three pink sequined flower bobby pins with green ribbon leaf accents
$8.00
Maroon Red Flower Hair Clip, Created with Plastic Shopping Bags!
$6.00
A-line Sweetheart Neckline Chiffon Bridesmaid Dresses, Cheap prom Dress ,long Evening Dress, Red Party Dress ,long Chiffon Prom Dress2015,
$109.00
VALENTINES SALE , Red Patchwork Pillow Cover ,  Cross Stitch Pillow , Decorative throw pillows , Heart Pillow , Gift for her
$35.00
Red Poppies ORIGINAL Abstract Palette Knife Landscape Fine Art Bright Oil Flower Painting on 20x12 Canvas by Denisa Lauras
$120.00
Medical professional heart themed badge reel -- nurse, doctor, medical assistant, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, LPN, CNA
$5.95

Saturday, 17 January 2015

Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day!

Valentine's day is around the corner, have you found that perfect gift yet?

Here are some latest from One Big Sale Day members!



Thursday, 15 January 2015

I think I love you... Curated by RockaBeautyBoutique

I think I love you...

Curated by RockaBeautyBoutique

Valentines Day Gift - Custom Portrait - Mixed Media Original Illustration - Couples Gift Idea
$80.00
Vogart children's frames / Vintage child's rhinestone glasses / kids eyeglasses / cateye geek spectacles / 80s girl Eyewear
€30.00
Vintage Gray High Heels, 1980s 80s, Hush Puppies, Kitten Heel, Size 5
$19.00
Reversible Fabric Bin in Red, White, Yellow Blue Stripes Fabric, Storage, Basket
$14.50
Head-To-Toe Cleansing Bar 'Green Goodness' Anti-Aging ∙ Moisturizing [Vegan ∙ Organic ∙ 100% Natural]
$9.00
Green beaded  bracelet with ladybugs
$23.50
Soviet Wallet, Vintage Coin Purse, Retro Accessory, Retro Fabric Purse, Plastic Accessory, Unique Gift for Her, 80s Style, Women Wallet
$8.00
Cashmere panties, wool underwear, red heart, valentines gift, gift for her, romantic lingerie
$38.00
Bright Pink Adjustable Ring. Resin Flower - STARGAZER
$9.00
Green Statement Necklace, Gemstone Jewelry
$155.00
Emerald Flower Ring in Sterling Silver with 2mm Emerald stone set in hand sculpted Peony Flower  Engagement Ring, May birthstone
£112.00
In Stock Plaid blanket scarf blanket scarves plaid scarves oversized multi color camel scarf knit scarves gifts under 30
$27.00
Black leather Cat coin purse, Cat in love little pouch, made to order
€28.50
BUTTERFLY KISSES Wooden magnet in the technique of decoupage rustic, shabby chic and vintage, yellow and pink
$7.99
SALE: 8mm Pendant Necklace, Precious Petals Pendant Necklace made with 8mm Fuchsia in Antique Brass
$25.00
Wine Rack Mid Century Red and Black Stackable
$58.00

Monday, 12 January 2015

Merchandising - Keeping your shop fresh throughout the year (Part 1)

Now that the busy shopping season is over, keeping your shop updated and relevant throughout the year can help with consistent views and sales. Merchandising is a way retail business keeps their shops looking fresh and enticing to shoppers year round.



In a traditional brick and mortar shop it would mean that 'window dressing' and placement of products are the key activities in merchadising. Seasonal decorations are changed regularly to fit the current time of the year, while newer in-fashion items replace the older ones on the shelves.

How about for an online shop?

Here is what Etsy defines thier own merchandising as -

What is Merchandising?
Merchandising is a function that promotes the sales of products on Etsy through strategic placement and display. Our primary concerns are shopping experiences, brand marketing and inventory expertise.

And here is what Etsy advices about merchandising as a team -

What to strive for -
  • Think about what you want to inspire in your viewers, what you would you want them to say about your collection, or tell others?  
  • What do you want them to feel when they look at your group?  
  • What is important for them to understand or know about you? 
  • Looking at your shops collectively as inventory, spot your best selling items and the most engaging photos.  

Funny Valentine's Day Card by dearmonday

When can we merchandise for in 2015?

1st January 2015 - New Years Day
14th Febuary 2015 - Valentine's Day
19th February 2015 - Chinese New Year (Year of the Sheep)
15th March 2015 - Mother's Day (UK)
17th March 2015 - St. Patrick's Day
3rd to 6th April 2015 - Easter
10th May 2015 - Mother's Day (US, Canada, UK, Most of Europe)
21st June 2015 - Father's Day (US, Canada, UK, Other countries - Father's Day Dates)
August - Back to School
6th September 2015 - Father's Day (Australia, NZ)
3rd October 2015 - Team's Sale Day
31st October 2015 - Halloween
27th November 2015 - Black Friday
30th November 2015 - Cyber Monday
25th December 2015 - Christmas

* above dates are based on main international markets on Etsy

When should we start merchandising for this holidays?
Here is what Etsy advices -

On Etsy, the more ready you are, the more we can promote you to these industry professionals who come here looking for products and stories to go along with them.   

For example, by August your shop should be ready for the bulk of holiday hunting. This will give your shop an advantage especially for team OBSD team leaders, bloggers or even Etsy to choose items from your shop to be featured in their holiday posts.

(This article contain's excerpts from the materials provided to the team from the Q4 Fellowship programme organized by Etsy and are used with permission)


Part 2 - Putting it in Practice

About the Author - Yini (OBSD Team Captain)
Yini runs a small handmade home decor shop on Etsy, Kotona. In May 2014 she started the One Big Sale Day team, to harness the power of togetherness amongst team members and help each other promote their shops.

Thursday, 8 January 2015

Looking forward to Valentine's day! Curated by Kotona

Looking forward to Valentine's day!

Curated by Kotona

Lovely Valentine's Day gifts from One Big Sale Day team!

Maroon Red Flower Hair Clip, Created with Plastic Shopping Bags!
$6.00
Red and White Necklace, Mixed Media Jewelry Set, Flower Pendant Necklace, Polymer Clay Millefiori, Vintage Copper Chain, Flower Collage
$10.00
Bath tea, Rose & lavender, All natural bath soak, Bath Salt,
$6.00
Victoria's Secret Lingerie 100% Silk Long Nightgown / Red Lace Nightgown
$62.66
Sunset Goddess Festival Crown- Boho Hippie Head Jewelry
$16.00
Red Polka Dot Hair Bow Fabric Hair Bow Clip
$4.99
Silver charm earrings with red beads flower bead
$4.00
Happy Flower Clip: Pink, white, and red w/ kitties. 100% Cotton.
$10.00
Heart necklace, floating heart, long necklace, vintage style, handmade, red bead, love, hope, trust, dream, antique bronze ring
$24.00
Red Zebra Jasper Necklace with Faceted Red Jasper and Red Zebra Jasper Pendant Gemstones in Sterling Silver and Red Jasper Earrings*
$106.00
Hand made crochet Red Rubby Flower Lariat Scarf. Fashion Flower Scarves, Necklace...
$25.00
Ruby Rhinestone Earrings,  Art Deco Wire Earrings, Stainless Steel with Clear Rhinestones, Cocktail, 5/8 in, 16 mm
$22.00
Handmade from polymer clay Flower Field Hair Accessories Hairclip
$73.40
Red Poppies ORIGINAL Abstract Palette Knife Landscape Fine Art Bright Oil Flower Painting on 20x12 Canvas by Denisa Lauras
$120.00
SALE Heart Necklace red rhinestones silvertone heart necklace valentines day
$8.09