“I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking up.”
– Charlotte Brontë
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“I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking up.”
– Charlotte Brontë
Hello, Followers:
Blog // Instagram // Pinterest // Twitter
Posted by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 02/28/2015
https://helloscarlettblog.com/2015/02/28/photo-of-the-day-6/
Today is the day that we are leaving for our great southwestern adventure! We had initially planned to leave on the 28th, but we were too excited with our itchy traveler’s feet and decided head out tonight instead.
I have a post scheduled for tomorrow, and on Monday March 2nd. After that, my next post will be the following Monday March 9th. In the meantime, you can see our travel adventures by clicking here. You do not need an account to do so. :-)))
See you in week and a half!
<3
Emory
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“They have worries, they’re counting the miles, they’re thinking about where to sleep tonight, how much money for gas, the weather, how they’ll get there – and all the time they’ll get there anyway, you see.”
– Jack Kerouac, On The Road
Posted by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 02/27/2015
https://helloscarlettblog.com/2015/02/27/on-the-road/
I’ve recently noticed that while I am usually very good at bringing things to the attention of my readers (in regards to my life, that is), I am not so good at keeping them updated. Most noticeably was when we were building The Little Barn. I would go weeks, sometimes even months, without giving a single progress report. It also took me nearly two months to have a house tour once we finally moved in. Sorry!
My uncanny ability to not be able to regularly publish on improvements has also extended to my store, Potomac Trading Post, Ltd. The last time that I gave a little tour of the place was in October 2014. I am writing this post today with that very thought in mind. These are the most recent photos of my little store.
Have you added PTP on Instagram? I often create deals specifically for buyers from this social media site. It works, too! Here are a few shots of the store’s current inventory.
Thanks for taking this journey with me!
<3
Emory
Posted by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 02/25/2015
https://helloscarlettblog.com/2015/02/25/tour-around-the-potomac/
I am an avid supporter of shopping online. I even do my part to contribute to this new age phenomena. Gone are the days when you have to physically walk into a store to find some really great items. There are quite literally millions of websites that will allow you to shop their inventory without lifting so much as a finger. Ok, so maybe you will have to move just one, but not more than that.
One of my favourite clothing stores in the province, Cade Style Lounge, is located 2.5 hours away from where I live. I follow their Instagram page as a way to be able to shop and support them since they, too, are a small business. Plus they have some really cool stuff. I previously dedicated an entire post to a purse that I bought from Cade. I still wear it, and only it.
Last week I ended up seeing a shirt that I liked on their Instagram page. I contacted them through direct message, and after it was all said and done, I ended up getting:
1. Vintage Rocking Horse necklace
2. MINKPINK crop top
3. Gentle Fawn leggings
4. Cade bracelet (free)
Obviously, the many advances in technology make our lives so much simpler. They also allow small businesses to increase their traffic by reaching further audiences, which consequently increases their sales. As an owner of a retail store, I know that I would never be able to operate successfully without my presence on these sites, namely Instagram. While many may disagree with my proclamations on the benefits of social media platforms, I personally think that the strengths outweigh the negative aspects. At least in regards to local shops. I can only hope that these advances will persist. Until then, I will not only continue promoting my store, Potomac Trading Post, Ltd., but will also be an avid supporter of other independent shops. I hope that you will too!
Have the best weekend! See you on Monday.
<3
Emory
Posted by Hello, Scarlett Blog on 02/21/2015
https://helloscarlettblog.com/2015/02/21/what-i-bought-minkpink-and-vintage-rocking-horses/
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