"Along Comes Mary" goes to front page twice in one day!

Yes, not only did I just open the shop, but yesterday two different items were in two different treasuries and each went to front page! I'm amazed and very flattered!

So here they are:

#1 Was the Vintage Gray Flannel Hat

(view the first slide show on the right bar)

#2 The Vintage Cargo Pants

(view the 2nd treasury slide show on the right bar)

Vote for Ripley

I really...wrote it all here:

Texas Holdem stole my boyfriend!

Lately I never see my Boyfriend! Seems as if Text Holdem' has stolen him away! There are games in our area nitely (and they are FREE) that he frequents to get his "fix" and then there are the online games that you can also play for free (if you get really low on chips...well then you need to purchase them!) but he plays so much that he ends of earning so many free chips. Sure I could go to the games with him, but working the next day sure puts a damper on winning and staying late. It's also not my favorite thing to do in the evening, so why should I give up my movies, books and the internet for these nitely treks, when I could be very comfy in my own home.

So yikes, what can a girl do. Hope that someday the game will turn him off and he'll come running back to me! Ha...ha.

Any ideas, suggestions or support are welcomed!

Wow, win $75.00 from Red Envelope!

Easy to enter, just window shop at
Red Envelope


...and comment here mentioning the items you want to purchase should you win!

Wonderful!!! Good luck!!


You'll also find some other great contests at Blog Contest Station
Be sure to submit your great contests there and look for the Indiesmiles "Shoppers Cartoon Contest" coming soon!! Your chance to win a Basketful of Handmade goodies from 14 Artisans!

Visit the Indiesmiles Coupon Directory, presently there are close to 100 shops participating in this awesome sale that will run from Black Friday through Cyber Monday!

Read more about this huge sale:

Indiesmiles

The grass certainly was not greener!

Wow, so much has happened over the past month that it's hard for me to keep up with it. Originally I had thought that I would join a another handmade website and dissolve Indiesmiles. As it turns out, life was much better at home and the grass was certainly not greener!

El has decided to leave Indiesmiles because she has been too busy with classes and her online shops and I've taken over the helm. Since I felt that co-op articles is the way to go, so much has occurred in the world of handmade that it takes more then one person to keep up with the activities! So many online venues have come into the scene besides Etsy and Artfire. So many new crafter's and crafts and lots of changes in the way that we can present and promote our wares!

Lately we've had several columnists join us and a marketing expert who is going to help get the word out about Indiesmiles and the news we present.

Plus, the Coupon Directory lives on. It's difficult in today's economy for most of us to peel off the high dollars to advertise our shops, but as a very wise man told me that if you don't advertise, you will be advertising at some point "going out of business". Sad but true! So the question in my mind is this, what is too much for people to pay? So I'm going to put it out there for Izzy-it's readers. Please let me know! The questions is this:
Is $2.00 too much to ask for a text listing in a sale directory, essentially the Coupon Directory at Indiesmiles?

So the way it works in the directory you would pay $2.00 for the Text Listing and then another $2.00 if you want to feature (125x125 graphic ad) your shop graphically above the entire directory listings. Included in with that pricing is free graphics that are emailed to you for your own use. Use them in your shop, your blog or to circulate on Facebook, etc.

Why is it that in the corporate world, there are zillions of websites that offer coupon codes for sites like Victoria Secrets, Coldwater Creek, Micheals etc. Yet in the handmade circles, as such, this has been such a tough concept for our readers and advertisers. Please help me answer this. I don't want to give up Indiesmiles Coupon Directory, I think that there is a strong need for it. Buyers want to know who is having sales without having to sift through pages and pages of sellers.

Can this change, it's up to us decide. I feel that it's a great service, but like anything else...you've got to use it!
Sue
Indiesmiles

Abundance!

A friend of mine and I just happened to be talking about Abundance and that we all deserve abundance in our lives. Our discussion centered around believing. A few days later, this lovely bill of rights appeared in my Facebook message box. I was so taken by it that I asked for the authors permission to reprint it so that all of my blog readers could enjoy it!

Spend time appreciating what you have so you can attract more of that into your life. While you’re at it, consider sharing some of what you have with those around you who are truly being affected by the economy. And, if you are one of those who has lost a job and is really struggling in these times, seek out people who are doing well and feeling happy. That energy will rub off on you and help you transition to bigger and better things! So here you go!


Your Prosperity Bill of Rights(TM)

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, July 4, 1776.


Sometimes we forget that we have the right to live our life to our own specifications. I’m not suggesting it’s OK to rob a bank if the fancy strikes you; I’m saying that you have the right to be happy, choose your career, who you spend your time with and all other aspects of your life. Here are some rights I suggest you claim as your own.


~ I have the right to attract as much prosperity as I want.
~ I have the right to be prosperous doing work that I love.
~ I have the right to prosper even if friends or family are rejecting prosperity.
~ I have the right to say no to requests that don’t honor abundance.
~ I have the right to believe there is enough wealth for everyone, including me.
~ I have the right to express all of my feelings on prosperity.
~ I have the right to change my mind about how I see money.
~ I have the right to follow my own values and standards regarding prosperity.
~ I have the right to value prosperity for myself and others.
~ I have the right to determine my own financial priorities.
~ I have the right to only be responsible for my behavior, actions, feelings or problems around money, other people are responsible for how they treat their money.
~ I have the right to be uniquely myself and attract abundance.
~ I have the right to make financial decisions based on my feelings.
~ I have the right to my own financial needs.
~ I have the right to be financially healthier than those around me.
~ I have the right to change and grow as I embrace abundance.
~ I have the right to have my financial needs and wants respected by others.
~ I have the right to be prosperous and happy.


Pick and choose from the above rights and/or come up with your own. The point here is that you are in control of your own life and destiny. Don’t take this responsibility lightly. Create a life of your choosing that is perfect for you. Once you know the rights you want to put into place in your life, type them up or write them out in beautiful calligraphy and post them somewhere where you will be reminded of them often. Consider reading them aloud each morning and/or evening to reinforce them. Strengthen your boundaries and raise your standards where you need them to help maintain and protect your personal rights.
© 2009 Ruth Hegarty

The above "Abundant" magnet by
Etsy shop ColorInFushionstudios
What a lovely reminder that we deserve Abundance in our lives!!

London and Charity Shops

I recently visited family and friends in London! Wow, it was fantastic and exciting. The downside was that we were traveling to Bridgnorth (a small historic town near Wales), to research family history, and the weather was awful. It was downright cold and the cruel north winds were blowing.

Since I was traveling on a budget and I adore thrift shops here in the states I set out to purchase heavier clothing items from charity shops during our travels in the UK.

What I found is that, for the most part, all of the items were high quality and quite fashionable. The pricing was also a wee bit higher then the thrift stores in the states. But every it was worth every pound!

Here is a pic of my cousin Hilary and myself standing in front of an old house in Bridgnorth. I am modeling a Natural light beige sheared (and I must add...very warm) coat from a Charity Shop in Oxford where we stopped enroute to enjoy lunch. This coat was a rare find at 10 pounds!

Well...lets hurry and take this photo...we're off to more Charity Shops!! Lets go Hil!

Artisans come together to help a friend!

I'm devastated! I just heard the news that my good friend Christie's Cottage is ill and needs our help.

A group of Angel Artisans have come together in Etsy to donate either a portion or 100% of some of their items to help Christie Cottage and her family. You can find these artisans here:

Etsy Thread

By reading through this thread and making purchases from the talented artisans you can help our a very caring friend.

Christie was the type of person who would also convo me to ask me if I was doing ok if she didn't see me in the Etsy forums for a while. Most importantly she was the one person who was instrumental in pulling together artisans to donate items, and then promoting the threads to help Carole Stites-Luka! The entire time that she was doing all of these wonderful loving things, she was struggling with her own health problems. What a terrific and brave gal!!

So, fellow Etsians, please donate items to her cause and add your shop to the list.

Hurry the thread will close on 3/13, but you can continue to offer items in your shop to Christie. Anyone who wants further info on Christie and her condition can convo Hemplady4u at:
Hemplady4u

Again, thank you one and all...I'm touched at the outpouring of love from the Etsy community as well as the Twitter and Blogging community.

You can visit Christie's shop (her children are handling the communications and shipping of her items):

Christiecottage

Sad news concerning Carole....

As many of you know, we've been helping to raise money and awareness for Carole Stites-Luka who has a rare form of liver cancer. Our efforts have not been in vain as you will determine from Carole's daughter Cindy, as she eloquently writes a letter to all of us whom have done our part to help one brave woman. If you are not familiar with her story, please read the posts provided in her blog. Carole was a crossing guard whom would do wonderful things for the small children that she helped stay safe; including putting her own life in danger! She has touched my heart forever and I ask all of you, who are so inclined, to pray that Carole strength stays with her, as she deals with everything she needs to face. Also Pray for a miracle, as we all know miracles have been and can be possible.

Letter from Cindy (Carole's daughter)
All,We received the news late last Friday my Mom has been turned down by Mayo for a liver transplant. The purpose of going there was for evaluation which is required pre-transplant. While there we received fluctuating reports that seemed promising to not. Then, the 'selection committee' comprising 14 doctors were going to meet last Weds to decide whether or not to proceed.....

read more of Cindy's touching letter at:

http://liver4carole.blogspot.com/

Kindred Spirit Award

Thank you Nyblaque for the Kindred Spirit award! What a pleasant surprise!
Visit her blog:
http://nyblaque.blogspot.com/

I also would like to PIF (play it forward) and send this award to a few of my Kindred Spirits:


Laacesplaace - My cousin and my best friend, also related to Carole through marriage, and a huge support system for Cindy (Carole's daughter) and helping with the organization of the "Spring to Action" Contest.

Nyblaque - Coming back at ya! Thanks for all you do to help others; especially Carole Stites-Luka's cause!

ChristieCottage - Pulled together Artisans to help donate items to Carole, thanks so much Christie!

Hemplady4u - Designed the Carole Angel Bracelet and devoted her time to making the bracelets and donating the funds to Carole's Cause!

Falcondraco - Designed the "Spring to Action" button, by using hand drawn graphics. Thank you for donating your time and your artwork!

...there are so many people that I would like to thank and will do so along the way.
Thank you to my Kindred Spirits!


Join in the "Spring to Action" contest to spread awareness for Carole's quest for a Liver Transplant. You can win your choice of 10 handmade items from various artisans.

Blog Awards!

How sweet of Katie (aka Miskat) to include me in this award! I have added a few more blogs that definitely deserve the Love Ya Award!


I've added my We are passing the Love Ya award on to Endless Whimsy, Starrlight Jewelry, Izzy-It, Jane Diamond, Sheep at the Beach, Purrprints, Handicrafts and Little Studio Photography and Jewelry!

Izzy-it has added and has passed the Love Ya award to:
Nyblaque PainterMommy Anothercontest Knitforneighbors

“LOVE YA” award winner! These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who can choose eight more and include this text into the body of their award.

"Spring to Action" Contest!

LOOK AT ALL THE GREAT PRIZES!!! 2 WINNERS! 20 Prizes in all!!!!
See all prizes and rules at:
http://liver4carole.blogspot.com

No donations necessary, but are appreciated:
http://www.transplants.org/
in honor of Carole Stites-Luka

Worldwide contest!!

First prize winner, gets choice of 10!!

2nd prize winner gets remainding 10 items!!

SO SPRING TO ACTION and helps us build awareness about Carole's desperate need for a Liver Transplant!

A Twitter friend is holding a Valentine Contest, the prizes are awesome!
You can sign-up for this contest on her blog;
Paintermommy.com

You can gain entries several ways, one is to visit the blog and choose your favorite prize! Leave a comment on her blog and sign-up for her newsletter for a chance to win.

Check out the prizes that you can choose from!!



There will be 3 winners!
This giveaway will end on Saturday, January 31st so the winners can get their gifts in time for Valentines Day! Good luck everyone!!

The winners will be announced by Monday, February 2nd.

Have fun and good luck everyone!

Win a huge gift basket of Indie goodies and advertising!

Hi, I wanted to take a break from interviews, only because there is a cry for help. Carole Stites-Luka is my cousin's relative through marriage. You can read her story here:
http://liver4carole.blogspot.com

This Gift *Basket filled with Handmade (and vintage) goodies is to Benefit Carole Stites-Luka who is in desperate need of a Liver Transplant.

ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!!!
OPEN TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES!!!
WIN ALL OF THE ITEMS SHOWN BELOW, including free advertising and gift certificates!!



Read about Carole's Story here:
http://liver4carole.blogspot.com/2008/12/about-carole.html




Paper Craft Kits YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
(value $150.00!!)
Donated by Wunderkrafts





....and all these goodies















The list of shops that have donated these items are listed below!
deborahspencer(bath products)
tackyhandmade(2 necklaces and green bag)
christiecottage(neckwarmer)
oodlesofpoodles(crocheted poodle)
Lolalynn(5 aceos)
lilbeansboutique(crocheted cap)
kimnettiedesigns(earrings and necklace)
laacesplaace(6 ice cream potholders)
elephantdance(3 thank you cards)
collectiblecachet(tea cup & saucer)



WOW!! FREE ADVERTISING for your Indie Shop or your Blog!! Front page of:
Indiesmiles.com for a 2 week run. Donated by Sue and El owners of Indiesmiles!

You can have your choice of a Showboat Feature or the Big Smiles 125x125 graphic.
Value up to $25.00!!

See:
Indiesmiles


PLUS 2 Gift Certificates for $20.00...each to these great shops
merilsart
sunnfox

(the pics are only examples from each shop, winner will receive the Gift Certificates)



WHO? Anyone located in the United States can participate (except where prohibited by law)

WHEN? Drawing to be held Jan 15, 2008 This is when Carole should just be getting settled in at the Mayo clinic!

HOW?

1)For every 1.00 donation made using Paypal that is made in Carole's honor, you will be entered into a random drawing to win the Grand Prize. So if you donate $1.00 you will receive 1 entry, if you donate $10.00 you will receive 10 entries, if you donate $20.00 you will receive 20 entries, and so forth. 2)Donations are to be submitted here via paypal for this contest;
Transplants.org/
MAKE CERTAIN to indicate that the donations are in honor of Carole Stites-Luka!
3)Each donation that you make to transplants.org/, copy and paste the paypal transaction details into an email and send to liver4carole@gmail.com with your shop name or full name. Use the phrase: I want to win, in the subject line of the email. (if you do not have the pasted details of the paypal payment, in your email, your entry is invalid)
4)The grand prize drawing will be held on 1/15/09.

Post comments here if you would like, but to participate in the drawing you MUST email (to liver4carole@gmail.com) the paypal receipt to win!! We will send you a confirmation of your raffle entry!

VOID where prohibited by law!!
A winner will be drawn on 1/15/2009 using an online randomizer. The winner will be notified by mail.

Once we have a winner, the items will be mailed from the individual Artisans, Vintage and Supply shops.



Spread the word, by linking to this post. Also Twitter this blog for Carole!



Help Carole have a second chance!!

*all items are included, gift basket is not included.

Liver for Carole Stites-Luka

Fellow Etsiers and other readers, this is a plea for help! Carole's blog has been built, her Twitter account is going strong,items have been donated, yet there is so much to do and I need your help!



Carole's daughter owns Candlemaker, an Etsy Shop. Yet, the project of coordinating her Mother's health insurance paperwork, Mayo Clinic paperwork and the endless amount of all other documents is her full-time job. Once she starts to get a handle on that she will be posting Candles for her Mom's Cause. I am donatng a couple items from each one of my shops:

100 Percent to CAROLE- Easy on Easy off - Turquoise and Cracked Ice Necklace

100 percent to Carole Stites-Luka Nestled Wooden bowls snacks


...and I will be adding more and more. Her cousin, Laacesplaace is donating any items sold from her shop to Carole's cause!

Now, I need your help. Please donate an item, if so I'll post it on my blog free of charge! In return, you will receive free exposure. I'll twitter your item and post your item here on Izzy-it.

Twitter for Carole, blog for Carole, pray for Carole and donate if you can. Donations can be made online thru paypal at:

Every little bit helps!

This is a woman who once saved a child's life as a Crossing Guard, a job she held for 22 years! Standing in the cold and other types of weather, helping children stay safe. She was also known for keeping extra gloves and hats on hand incase a child had none. Now it's her turn!

Read more about Carole here:


Follow Carole on Twitter:
Liver4carole

Here is an updated list of the Etsy items donated to Carole:
Handmade items donated to Carole's Cause
Donation List:

Laacesplaace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11888060
http://laacesplaace.etsy.com/ (all items donated)
Tackyhandmade:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16245109
Tackybackintime:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17491695
ChristieCottage:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9215736
DeborahSpencer
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17906344
hemplady4u:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18675187
Krishenka
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17439698
Wunderkrafts
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php%20listing_id=17130366
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18661595
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18685120
wrappedNwarmth
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18343408
paratu
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18315037
rachelherzog
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15361004

Interview with Jangie!

It's really great how Karma works, this gal owns a blog where she also spends her time interviewing other Etsy shops, so how appropriate that she won the random drawing for this interview on Izzy-it!

1.How did you first hear about Etsy?
I first heard about Etsy from another forum I was surfing. I checked it out and was pleasantly surprised by what I found. I was shocked I had never heard of it before as this is my kind of place. I signed up last December as a buyer and waited until July to set up my own shop. Here I am now. :)


2.Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!
I'm an art student finishing up my bachelor's degree in Art. The focus of my shop is threefold: ceramics, crochet and cards. Right now I crochet the most. I've been doing that for about 7 years now and I like making scarves and scarflettes the most. Baby blankets are my second favorite.

3.What inspires you to create?
I like doing things with my hands. I can't sit still. I crochet while watching TV, waiting for classes to start, I'd crochet while surfing the Internet if it was possible!

4.Tell us something about yourself that would surprise others!
Something about me that would surprise others. I always think I'm horrible at this question, but I'll give it a go. When I was 19 I had the opportunity to spend a night on a docked destroyer at a state attraction in Massachusetts. It was wintertime, my watch broke the night before and there were no windows or anything to look outside to see what the weather was like. I'm definitely not cut out to be in the navy, that's for sure!

5.How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?
I have a blog that I promote a lot in forums: http://jangiesetsyshop.blogspot.com. I feature sellers I have marked in my favorites Monday-Thursday and Fridays I tally up the comments I get during the week and pick a lucky winner to promote on Friday. So, it pays to have audience participation. The feedback has been really good for only having the blog up for a few months. I also have another Etsy team that I'm on, and right now we're having giveaways until Dec 12th. http://artsydangerladies.blogspot.com.
In public I always carry business cards with me and I work on my crocheting a lot so people know me for what I do!

I hope Jangie had some of her warm, beautiful scarves along for that stay on the destroyer!

Visit Jangie


I want to feature your shop! If you want to win a free interview and Etsy Mini feature on Izzy-it...read this:
Continue to leave comments, your shop could win an interview at Izzy-it. I will draw a random shop from all of the comments received each week....using an online randomizer.

To maximize your exposure I will be promoting the Featured interview on my Twitter Channel!

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Special Announcement from Izzy-it!

This week Izzy-it is showboating a brand new Indie Coupon Portal "Indiesmiles"!

Run by Myself, Tackyhandmade and Elephantdance,designed with you in mind, Indiesmiles will bring deals to YOU!

Many handmade, supply and vintage shops post their sales on the internet with hopes that you'll find them. Well, scour no more. You can now find great deals all in one great spot!


From December 1st thru the 15th, get Free Shipping in these shops using the code FREESMILES, please see the coupon directory located at the Indiesmiles website for full details.




Feel free to leave a comment, next week Izzy-IT will resume it's free interviews. I will choose a shop using an online randomizer from all the comments left each week. If you have left a comment in prior weeks and are still waiting for your free interview, go ahead...leave another comment!

Interview with Christie Cottage!

As an avid shopper in Chrisie's shop, I must say I was so happy to interview her in Izzy-it. I'm sure that you will agree with me, that of all the shops on Etsy, you will find Christie Cottage to be very heartwarming!

1)How did you hear about Etsy?I made a type-o and ended up on Etsy's site. I was thrilled to find it!

2)Why did you decide to sell your handmade items on Etsy? I thought it was the perfect venue for selling my many handmade items, especially during the off-season for shows.




3)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art! My favorite craft is painting. When my husband died, painting became my therapy. My son told everyone that came to the house "Don't sit still too long, my Mom will paint you!"

4)What inspires you to create a new design? Looking through Miss Dorothy's supplies. Miss Dorothy, at the age of 93 years, was going to be moved into an assisted living facility. Her daughter was going to throw all Miss Dorothy's sewing and craft supplies away. Miss Dorothy called her neighbor, who is a friend of mine. The deal was I had to use them all. I am slowly working my way through them. Currently in my shop, anything embellished with a vintage button is from Miss Dorothy's button box. Even the western boot purse I have listed has some of Miss Dorothy's vintage trim on it.

5)How do you intend to promote your Etsy shop? I plan to advertise in a National Magazine next year. I also include my business card in each Ebay item I ship, hoping to introduce those customers to etsy.

5)Tell us something about yourself that would surprise others! I think what surprises most people about me is that my hair is over 4 feet long.


Wow, 4 foot long hair, it must be beautiful! What a wonderful story about Miss Dorothy and her supplies, thanks for sharing that with us!

Visit Christie Cottage

I want to feature your shop! If you want to win a free interview and Etsy Mini feature on Izzy-it...read this:
Continue to leave comments, your shop could win an interview at Izzy-it. I will draw a random shop from all of the comments received each week....using an online randomizer.

To maximize your exposure I will be promoting the Featured interview on my Twitter Channel!

Interview with Cthings!

One of the things that I love about Etsy is that when you meet someone you are bound to meet them again...somewhere! I was Cthings 1st (and they were lovely pink earrings!), so imagine my surprise when the online randomizer choice her shop for the interview! Wow, I had to add the Garnet Wire Wrapped Pendant, it's amazing...I'm sure you'll agree!

1)What did you think when you first found Etsy?I first found Etsy through a friend. She gave me this piece of paper from a magazine in which Etsy advertised in so then I checked it out and thought Etsy was cool! So I’m hooked.


2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!I have been married for 18 years to my wonderful husband and we have one son who is 11 years old. We have one dog that is a beagle. I work out of my home as a Licensed Massage Therapist for the past 11 years. It is hard for me to pick one art/craft. I think I would have to say wire wrapping jewelry is what I love at the moment. I have worked with drawing, painting, sewing, knitting and now jewelry. I guess I find pleasure in just working with my hands.

3)Tell us something about yourself that would surprise others!I’m a big fan of “Oprah”

4)How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?To get the word out I have told friends, family, clients, using the blog, Etsy forums, Etsyforanimals team, twitter and now neatostuff. I want to check more out as time goes on. Maybe advertise on a blog sometime.

5)Without the luxury of a picture, how would you best describe your work area?Work area? Are we supposed to have one of them? I just sit at our dining table and sprawl all over it. My guys sure put up with quite a bit. Thanks guys!

Oprah is great, I gained a tremendous amount of respect for her, once I watched the footage showing Oprah crying (with her mascara running I must add) on the guys shoulder when Obama won the election! Funny part was, that guy was so mesmerized that I don't think he even noticed!! Gosh, how could you not feel for her and the endless amount of adults that cried that nite?

Visit Cthings and see the other stunning jewelry pieces she has to offer!



I want to feature your shop! If you want to win a free interview and Etsy Mini feature on Izzy-it...read this:
Continue to leave comments, your shop could win an interview at Izzy-it. I will draw a random shop from all of the comments received each week....using an online randomizer.

To maximize your exposure I will be promoting the Featured interview on my Twitter Channel!