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February 27, 2010 15:54
Classic Legacy was commissioned in 2009, by Borsheims to design custom bottle stoppers for the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. This year we were again honored to be chosen. One theme shows Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger with baseball caps. Our favorite is the very latest design which depicts Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger as railroad engineers! This is in celebration of Berkshire Hathaway's new acquisition of Burlington Northern Railroad. I just read Richard Vinhais's blog about his experience at the shareholders meeting. It is business experience that so many cherish. We enjoy learning about the needs of our customers and being able to creatively help them market their business with innovative products. We look forward to serving you!
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February 15, 2010 15:00
Mardi Gras is tomorrow and I says cheers and Let the Good Times Roll! In the past years we have become friends of so many that celebrate Mardi Gras. Classic Legacy specializes in themes and custom design. Our designs are a good fit for Krewe gifts. I've noticed that cities all over the USA however have special events. Memphis has the Cotton Carnival, Kentucky the Derby, and other cities have all kinds of other unique venues. It has been a blessing to see New Orleans bloom again. Laissez les bons temps Rouler! 
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February 11, 2010 02:35
I've been asked to share this fudge recipe. Think about how you can pair chocolate and wine for the upcoming Valentine Day celebration. Classic Legacy loves the combination of chocolate and wine. What is your favorite wine?
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3 Cups of Sugar
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3/4 cups of butter (1 1/2 sticks)
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1 small can (5oz) of evaporated milk (about 2/3 cup)
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1 bag of Chocolate Chip Semi Sweet Morsels (12 oz)
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1 7oz jar of Karft Marshmellow Cream
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1 tsp vanilla
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Place sugar butter and evaporated milk in large heavy saucepan. Bring to full rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 4 min. stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and marshmellow creme. Stir until completely melted. Add vanilla and pecans or walnuts if desired. Mix well Pour immediately into prepared pan. Spread to form even layer in pan. Let stand at room tempoerature 4 hours or until completely cooled. Cut into 1 inch squares. ENJOY
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February 9, 2010 15:17
Classic Legacy serves customers all over the United States. Because we specialize in themes and custom design customers have really sought us out. The state of Louisiana loves the Fleur de Lis. We have done many gifts with that theme. Just recently many of our customers suggested that we design a gold fleur de lis and combine that with black. The New Orleans Saints were going to play in the Super Bowl and these gifts compliment their theme. We got busy and have created a wonderul collection of black and gold fleur de lis gifts. I watched the entire Super Bowl and really admire the team for their perservance. They won! I watched much of the parade on line today. What glorious times for New Orleans! This collection is for everyone! I am happy for the state of Louisiana and each time we make this collection we will remember the Saints!
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January 24, 2010 09:34
I've been back from the Atlanta and Dallas gift markets for about one week. It is always so good to go. I enjoy seeing buyers, to learn of customers needs, to observe trends, and to come back and implement what I have learned. For many retailers the past year has been challenging and a real learning experience. Classic Legacy is here to serve retailers needs. These are some of my thoughts on what will be coming for 2010.
1. Retailers and Wholesalers will depend more on Social Media.......if you do not have a Facebook account, LinkedIn, Twitter, or a Blog consider using at least ONE of these.
2. All Retail is LOCAL......that may be an overstatement but I really think it is true. Customers in Louisanna do well with Fleur de Lis, Alabama loves houndstooth, and even if you don't have an obvious theme for your area some category is best for you.......make a niche for yourself......I've found that it works well for many!
3. Retailers that develop a theme often do well with custom gifts. Our most loyal customers are ones that began with Classic Legacy custom gifts. We have developed custom gifts for small towns, large upscale resorts, special events, Military organizations, churches, and museums. Custom gifts are ordered again and again!
4. Customers appreciate good business practices.......tell your story, create great displays, offer to do special and custom products for your customers, and deliver!
These are my thoughts. I came back with many Classic Legacy orders, new customers, and a resolve to continue to learn and connect with our customers.
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January 1, 2010 07:00
The New Year, 2010, is here and I'm thinking about how much I enjoy being creative. The best business advice I have heard is to follow your Passion, Do what you Love, and to Crush IT from the new book by Gary Vaynerchuk. Classic Legacy has provided me with the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. I really enjoy working with clients and helping them by providing unique and custom themed gifts. Our customers tell us that it is this service that helps to set them apart from their competition.
Creativity and Social Media have merged for me this year. That is a good thing! I like to think about it with these thoughts:
1. Creativity is fun.
2. Creativity is pleasing.
3. Creativity sparks converstion.
4. Creativity is interesting.
5. Creativity is meaningful.......it helps to get your message out.
6. Social Media has enabled creativity to be noticed.
7. Social Media has enabled interaction.
8. Social Media enables connectivity.
9. Social Media enables growth.
10. Social Media requires us to think in new ways.
We look foward to a new year! Below is a Christmas ornament that Classic Legacy did this year when the Jones Farmstead was included in the National Register of Historic Places. Keep on asking us to meet your needs. Let us know your ideas and we will work together to be creative to develop custom gifts for YOU!
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December 30, 2009 18:53
I've been learning about social media for most of 2009. I'm convinced that it is going to help Classic Legacy connect with customers in a better way in 2010. I recently have become a big fan of Jeff Bulla. I was introduced to him in a class I took this fall, Social Media for Business, with Amy Howell of Amy Howell Marketing and Jamie Hutto with Valeo Marketing. A year ago I did not know why anyone would want to spend time on Facebook, had never heard of Twitter, and had trouble imagining that I might blog! That has changed!! Jeff Bulla recently posted a blog about the 5 do's and don'ts of social media. It has spurred me on to "get out there and just do it"! Classic Legacy is now connecting with top tier retailers, wineries, hotels, and resorts as well as small boutiques. Social Media has brought us together with such ease. I'm learning what my customers need, what they like, and how Classic Legacy can best meet those needs. Our team enjoys learning! One of our current orders is for Berkshire Hathaway. We did custom bottle stoppers with Warren Buffet's image last year and they were such a hit that we were commissioned by Borsheims to do the 2010 Berkshire Hataway gifts. The theme is a "Walk in the Park". Let us know you theme. We would love to create a custom gift for you in 2010! Happy New Year!
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December 8, 2009 08:55
Classic Legacy has found the top ten reasons businesses need custom gifts.
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Custom gifts enhance your image.
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Custom gifts set you apart from your competitors.
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Custom gifts help create a theme.
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Custom gifts are affordable.
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Custom gifts are upscale and elegant.
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Custom gifts are practical.
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Custom gifts keep your name in front of people.
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Custom gifts promote an event.
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Custom gifts are a memento of an event.
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Custom gifts SELL!
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November 8, 2009 15:27
Top resorts, hotels,and luxury destinations have found that Classic Legacy's custom design fits well with their business model, providing high quality unique and memorable gifts for their clients and guests. The Homestead in Virgina and Rancho Las Palmas, both KLS Resorts, recently commissioned us to create wine bottle stoppers and wine charms with their logo and unique theme. We researched what their specialties were and created wonderful gifts with their theme. The Rancho Las Palmas wine charm set includes a spa robe, palm trees, and golf clubs. The Homestead Bottle stoppers feature their logo and their unique themes. Themes are important to resorts and hotels ......they become the memories that visitors take away and remember for a lifetime. This idea applies to small businesses also.......each town and destination has something that is memorable. Let us help you capture that memory! 
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November 1, 2009 09:43
Custom Gifts with many themes can now be ordered online via the newly updated Classic Legacy website. There are several ways to search for your theme. First look on the left hand side of the website and click the theme section. There you will find everything from Initial themes to a Gator theme or Equestrian theme.......and lots more! A second way to see our themes is to type your theme in our seach box.....and we will then show you all the products related to that theme. Classic Legacy however goes one step further and can create charms and medallions with your event name, logo, painting, or photograph! Customers turn to Classic Legacy for custom gifts!