If you haven’t heard of it by now let me update you on a true grassroots movment. The 3/50 project. Cinda Baxter, a good friend of ours started this project and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.

3: Think about which three independently owned business you’d miss most if they were gone. Stop in and pick up a little something for you or a friend. Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around.

50: If just half the employed U.S. population spent $50 each month in independently owned businesses, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. Imagine the positive impact if 3/4 of the employed population did that.

68: For every $100 spents in independently owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and NOTHING comes home.

1: The number of poeple it takes to start the trend… you.

Pick 3  Spend 50

visit    www.the350project.net     for more info

Thanks Cinda for starting this movement.

* employment statistics courtesy of the U.S.department of Labor/Bureau of labor Statistics 2/6/2009

We accomplished many of our goals and are glad we went, even though it wasn’t as big as in years past.

Through the years we have made many good friends, they are our stationery family. Our group of stationery owners from all over the country share creative ideas on invitations, great gifts, advertising, promotions and so much more. We came away refreshed and excited to share them with you. We spend all day together and are never at a loss for words. Between the bunch of us we never miss a thing at market. We have a great time with each other and will miss seeing them until next time. Thank goodness for emails.

The great part about the show is that we get the first look at new gifts, invitations and stationery. Going Green is Big! There are so many ways to be green, from puzzles, journals, greeting cards that you plant and ribbon made from plastic bottles, it isn’t just paper anymore.

We also get to talk up close and personal with the vendors and find out what new and fabulous things they are working on. This also gives us a chance to get new catalogs for you!

The trend in wedding invitations is Letterpress. One more beautiful than the next. The colors are great and we are excited!

New York was fast and furious. Write Selection is going to have an awesome year!

Love, Betsy and Susan

Tuesday, May 26th- Saturday, June 6th

We have great select merchandise 50%off.

Come shop: candles
dishes
stationery
crane stationery and imprintables
holiday
holiday imprintables, cards and photo cards
fun green bags
patent croc luggage sets
fun totes
comfy pajamas
hostess gifts
graduation gift
men’s gifts- think fathers day
coffee table books: wedding, party, etiquette, etc.

so much more…

New merchandise everyday so shop often!

In the 1500’s, most people married in June because they took their yearly bath in May.  They smelled pretty good in June, however, brides began carrying a bouquet of flowers to hide their body odor.

Baths were taken in a big tub of hot water.  The man-of-the-house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all of the other sons and men, followed by women and children and last of all, the babies.  By then the water was so dirty, you could actually loose someone in it.  Hence the saying, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water!”

Spring has sprung in the store! We know that, depending on the day, you can’t tell by the weather. Everything is colorful and HAPPY! There are Easter bunnies- so soft and plush, traditional yard signs, Easter cards galore, colorful cocktail napkins…what a great way to celebrate. Let’s get happy!!

Having a birthday? You shouldn’t miss the bright cake plates, cupcake plates, ice cream holders and fun signs. Happy, happy Birthday!!

We know into each life a little rain must fall… but there is no reason it can’t be bright and colorful. Our fabulous new umbrellas make dealing with drizzle easy. Automatic up… Automatic down… everyone will notice the flowers, butterflies and bright colors of your new umbrella.

Mother’s Day, Father’s day and graduations are almost here. Come in April 1- April 30 to shop the annual Jon Hart Sale, luggage and travel accessories make great gifts for everyone on your list, even yourself!

We are always thinking happy thoughts, and hope your spring is full of joy!