Shelf renting info

I have finally found and got the shop that would be just perfect for us!


The shop is along Sir Isaacs Walk in Colchester, with good pedestrian foot fall, directly opposite Karen Millen and close to Culver Square Shopping Centre which includes shops occupied by retailers such as Debenhams and TK Max . Isnt it just the prettiest little place?

Now the plan is to make my candles on site, giving a reason to step in even if its just to watch, rent shelf space to other high end designer makers, and have the occasional guest workshop. 

For those of you that are interested in renting some space, the details are as follows -

The prices will also include storage space, you can send extra stock so as you sell I can stock up your  space. And you will have the option of sending more if you completely sell out half way through the month.

You can choose whether I send you your profits weekly or monthly

I will send a daily email to all those that have sold.

Business cards can also be displayed appropriately on your shelves. 

Stock will of course remain yours until sold.

Now for the prices - 

Cabinets/shelving will be provided by me, you just need to send the items

The spaces will be 1x1 foot at £7 per week

5 foot along the top of a cabinet £7 per week

and 2x1 foot shelves visible from the window at £10 per week.

The minimum rental time is 4 weeks, payable in advance, all I ask is that you give me 2 weeks notice if you would prefer not to rent the space the next month. 

If you are interested please leave me a message here or send me a email  to shelves@onestoppampershop.co.uk

Operation handmade high street

Is still GO! The last shop I looked at fell through spectacularly! But this doesn't put me off, since then I have looked at lots more and I think, and hope, I have finally found the one! Yippeee! It should be all finalised sometime around... Monday. And there's lots of ideas all swimming round my head, competing for what little space there is in there (well I thought I would say it before anyone else does)

Its a lovely little shop with wonky walls and old fashioned charm, and im completely in love with it, im sure you will be too when you see it.

Im still on the look out for crafters who would like to rent some shelf space in my wonky shop so if you are interested, or know anyone that would be please shout - you know where to find me, I get EVERYWHERE lol

There is a little favour I'd like to ask..... to help fund this shop I have applied for some outside funding which requires people to vote for my idea, I need just 500 votes (I have 130 already)  it takes just one minute to sigh up to the site, then pop back and click the vote for me button, pretty please? Well heres the link if you decide to help  http://www.enterprisenation.com/funding-applications/one-stop-pamper-shop/

I should be back monday with more news!

So close.....

....but still so far a cliche I know! But it really sums up how I'm feeling right now. This shop business is a uphill struggle! I still haven't found out if I'm going to get the shop, my offer was accepted but that still depends on the references. Which the bank for one said they didn't do! Cue 6 hours over 2 days spend in the bank arguing that they do do it, its on their website that they do and their own customer service tells me they do! And all this wasted time means someone else might get in there with a better offer and nab it first! Grrr.

On a happier note, the money for the deposit has almost been raised! Just another £250 to go and we are there!!! Wooohooo! Im getting all excited and making a list (and checking it twice... not quite out of Christmas mode yet!) of who I would like to stock in the shop, taking into consideration that they might not want to join in the fun so I'm making it HUGE so there will be enough. The local press is also interested and I've barely begun!

Please keep your fingers crossed for me, hopefully I'll find out this week.

In the meantime there's still a little money to be saved and all purchases go towards the deposit fund, and I'm having a clear out of crafty bits I no longer use, most have never left the packets so the other half is happy its finally leaving the house, so here's some links that may be of interest ;)

http://onestoppampershop.co.uk/ of course! There is still a sale on until tomorrow.


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150341162324366.343848.281890569365&type=1 Lots of vintage crockery thats just waiting to be filled with candles and sent off to a new home

And a whole heap of destash thats just crying to be loved! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150205309694366.310180.281890569365&type=1

Maryann xx

New year, new opportunities

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a immensely fun new years eve? With new year comes new hope and new opportunities. This year I'm hoping I will have the opportunity to open a gorgeous little high street shop! I've made a offer and its been accepted. All I've to do now is get the deposit together - yes I know that should have come first, but hey, I'm not known for being organized lol. 

And decide exactly what I would like to put in this shop, I am rather keen on the phrase "bringing handmade to the high street" and that exactly what I would like to do, a unique collection of products you just can't buy anywhere else. As well as being a working craft shop with workshops and guest classes.

But I can't make everything myself can I? And I know alot of you are crafters. So... how about....

Renting shelves!   I'm not entirely sure of the hows whats and whys?

What would you expect to pay for it?

Would you expect to pay commission on sold items as well?

Would you prefer sale or return?

Would you be interested in the first place?

Would it be ethical of me to be selective?

Im sure theres alot more im going to ask, but I’d really appreciate it if you would help me bash out some ideas here?

SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!

SALE NOW ON at One Stop Pamper Shop
Orders will be despatched after the 5th January
Offers ends when its all run out! Which may be very quickly at this rate!
Hope you have had a Happy Christmas, have a Happy New Year and all your dreams come true in 2012
Maryann
http://www.onestoppampershop.co.uk

Merry Christmas!

Well this year has yet again been full of ups and downs, but for a change there has been so many more ups! Early January I wrote a list of my goals for this year, and somehow I have managed to realise each and every one of them! This is a first for me, normally at this time of year im thinking thank god thats over, this time im looking forward to what 2012 is going to bring!

If you had told me this time last year that by next Christmas I would have my own shop, the website would be going fantastically, I would be living in a new house, the children would be loving their new schools and we would be happier than we had been for a long time, I would have thought you mad!

And that has been down to some very special friends and family and also my wonderful customers.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and that 2012 brings you all you deserve and more.

Maryann xx

December Newsletter

Can you believe it, just 21 days until Christmas!! Just where did this year go? There has been so many changes here at the pamper shop and all of them brilliant ones! I hope the year has been just as good for you? As always I will not be closing the website for Christmas, but there is a last order date for guaranteed Christmas delivery. 

 You may of course still order after that but orders may be slower going out while I catch up and maybe have a cheeky little rest!

While your shopping don't forget to check out the new and special offer pages, there are some fab presents and discounts available! I hope you have a fab weekend.

 Maryann xx
http://www.onestoppampershop.co.uk