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June 20, 2010 17:28
Creativty is the key that I've found that helps me develop new products. Creativity is fueled by new experiences and looking at those travels or adventures in a new light. On a recent trip I saw the use of marble in many elements of design. It clicked with me that we could use marble to create some wonderful new designs. Sometimes the best designs are inspired by travel and that is the case with our new Classic Legacy Marble collection. The bottle stoppers have an Italian Marble 2" square top. We then embellish the marble with vintage Images, your logo, or photographs. The coasters are a 4" square and have a cork base. Each of these products will come in a presentation gift box. I also wanted to present these at the upcoming markets and we can do that! Look at the display that I created using a terra cotta planter! Look for these unique designs at the upcoming markets. I'm leaving to go to Dallas this week. Please stop by the Howard Gardiner Showroom in Suite 1743 Trade Mart to see all the latest designs. 
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June 15, 2010 15:09
Make Classic Legacy one of your most successful lines by:
1.Embracing Trends: (A) Jewelry especially rings and bracelets are hot. (B) Wine Accessories-our bottle stoppers are our top selling category. (C) Offer tools to customers -such as photos of products to be used for advertising and Facebook.
2. Noticing Themes of YOUR customers: (A) "Who Dat", (B)Crowns, (C) Texas, and (D) Golf
3. Asking Your Customers What they need: (A) Develop themes for special occassions. (B) Develop Custom Gifts for Anniversaries. (C) It all begins with just a jpeg image of a logo, photo, or painting.
4. Communicating with Classic Legacy: (A) Tell us your ideas! Be a part of product development! (B) Let us know about events in your area. (C) Be a part of communicating online...email and Facebook. (D) Let us know what you need!
5. Committing to Learn along with us! I'll be the first to admit that these two years have changed the way we do business. I want to learn with you and I invite you to explore our website, newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, and blog. I also find the telephone very important....so give us a call anytime! We are here to serve you and your customers!
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June 9, 2010 14:49
Classic Legacy gifts are perfect wedding presents. I was recently told that the 20-30 year old age demographic make up the largest percentage of visitors to the top tasting rooms in Napa. This is of course the group that attends the most weddings. We have found that our initial bottle stoppers are favorites to give as groomsmen and bridesmaid gifts. Every letter of the alaphabet is available! Our charmed bottle stoppers come in hundreds of themes and some of the most popular styles include wedding and our custom destination themes. Classic Legacy photo frames are engravable and are a treasured gift for the bride and groom. I'm going to a wedding this weekend and made a point to personalize their gift. Let Classic Legacy help you create personal gifts that will be perfect for your area.
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June 7, 2010 00:50
Classic Legacy responds to customer needs by creating custom gifts. We also respond by creating entire new categories when we know a special event is coming that many of our customers will be celebrating. The Equestrian Olympics is one such event. Later this year from Sept. 25 to Oct. 10 thousands will gather in Kentucky for this event. It is the first time that it will be held outside of Europe. Because so many "horse" people will be coming we have really increased our line of horse related gifts. Also we have created special gifts for some of the specific dispciplines such as dressage and jumping. I encourage you to think about the events in your area.......what is coming up within the next year?.......Is it a special anniversary, a big convention, or a holiday that you celebrate in a special way? Let us know and we will be glad to create unique gifts to help you celebrate! Ask about how you can receive a free screen sample when you become a Facebook fan!
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May 4, 2010 03:28
I remember all my elementary school teachers and I remember giving them a gift at the end of each year. I admire teachers and think having this day and week set aside in their honor is wonderful. Let's honor our teachers and remember them and say thanks! Some Classic Legacy gift ideas for teachers include notepads, letter openers, and even a teacher bottle stopper. What are your special memories of your teachers?
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May 3, 2010 15:34
I just found out that the month of May each year is
National Military Appreciation Month. What a great way to honor our military by taking the time to remember what they have done for us and thank them. I have begun a family project that is related to military appreciation. I am organizing hand written letters written from 1943 to 1946 during World War II. These are personal letters from my husband's grandfather.......and they are a treasure. They are truly making me proud of our military and all they have done for us through the years. My goal is to enter one letter a day into a digital file so they can be saved for generations to come. Recently we just shipped a custom order to a military customer. Through the years the Air Education Training Command has commisioned Classic Legacy to produce custom bottle stoppers for them. These bottle stoppers have been presented as gifts all over the world. I truly appreciate Randolph AFB and the Air Education Training and Command!
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April 22, 2010 08:55
Classic Legacy wants to help our partners sell products! We have found that it is important to offer innovative and quality displays for our products. When retailers use our displays it is a win win for both of us because more product gets sold! Five reasons that displays can help you sell products include: (1) displays increase perceived value, (2) displays present merchandise in an organized manner, (3) displays encourage impluse buying near the check out, (4) displays help with inventory, and (5) displays are affordable and often free. Classic Legacy's best sellers include wine bottle stoppers, notepads, letter openers, bracelets, and rings. We have found that creating and providing displays is an effort for us but is totally "worth it" because of increased sales.......and everyone likes that! 
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April 21, 2010 12:28
Today is Earth Day. All kind of celebrations have been planned. I personally am admiring the new Spring grass and fresh azealas. I love the newness of Spring. Today is also Winery Week. #WineryWeek was started to honor, promote and build awareness for wineries around the world. It will be celebrated the third week of every month. #WineryWeek will end on Friday April 23rd with a winery tweet up. This is a new wine community tradition to celebrate wineries, wine makers and their wines. Wineries and enthusiasts participate throughout the week tweeting about their favorite wines and establishing new wine community friends. I invite you to check out this website. You may even need a Classic Legacy bottle stopper ......check out this "Go Green" theme!
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April 19, 2010 03:11
Classic Legacy specializes in creating custom gifts for top rated resorts. Our customers just have to provide a jpeg image (a photo, logo, or painting) and then a medallion or charm is created for wonderful custom gifts. Many resorts use custom gifts and these are some of the reasons that they like custom gifts. Custom gifts enable resorts to:
1. Enhance their image.
2. Develop a theme for which they are known.
3.Promote a special event such as an anniversary.
4. Create a tangilble lasting memory that their customers can take home.
5. Offer unique products such as custom bottle stoppers and wine accessories.
6. Set themselves apart from their competitors.
