Creativity: the Key to Developing New Custom Gifts by Classic Legacy

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.   

Keys to making Classic Legacy your Most Successful Line

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! 

 

     

Classic Legacy custom gifts are wedding favorites

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. 

Classic Legacy custom gifts develop themes for Equestrian Dressage

     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! 

Custom Gifts for National Military Appreciation Month

      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!

Custom Gifts make your Specialty Store Distinct

     Classic Legacy specializes in gifts with themes and custom designs.   We work with large wineries, resorts, and hotels but many of our partners are small businesses.   They survive by being unique and having merchandise that is not available in big box stores.   That is a challenge.   Classic Legacy has found that custom gifts for these stores is a perfect fit.   The process begins by listening to your needs.....what is the thing that your town or area is known for?   What special event or charity is on the calendar?   All we need is a jpeg image to begin.   The image can be just a word....such as the name of your town. It can be a logo. It can be a photograph or it can be an image from a painting.   Classic Legacy will then take that image and our graphic artist will show you how it will look on your gift.    Once the sample is approved we begin!   Our minimum order for custom gifts is only 24 pieces!    Most customers however do at least 60 pieces and that may even be split among several different gifts.....alll using the same image.   When a quantity of 60 is ordered there is no set up fee.   Let your customers know that this service is available.   What questions do you have?   We are here to serve you and your customers! 

Custom Gifts by Classic Legacy features Pink Ribbon Shop

     Classic Legacy has awesome customers.   I just found out that Kim of the Pink Ribbon Shop is celebrating her 10th anniversary of being cancer free after a breast cancer diagnosis at age 32.  It was through this life experience that her business was born.  She says, "I gathered as much information that I could about breast cancer - I searched the internet, contacted local cancer organizations, borrowed books from friends - I was literally on a quest for any and everything related to breast cancer.  I purchased pink ribbon pins and even a scrub cap with pink ribbons imprinted on it to wear to the hospital where I work.  I wanted everyone to know, and I was willing to tell anyone who would listen, my story.  I searched for anything with the pink ribbon symbol on it - there just wasn't much out there... Be sure to read her story and I especially like her husband's story.  We salute you and your business www.pinkribbonshop.com.   Congratulations and keep up the good work!   Let us know your story or a special way in which your business has touched the lives of your community.

Classic Legacy custom gifts for Mardi Gras

      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!

 

Classic Legacy Fudge Recipe Paired with Your Favorite Wine

        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?  

• 3 Cups of Sugar
• 3/4 cups of butter (1 1/2 sticks)
• 1 small can (5oz) of evaporated milk (about 2/3 cup)
• 1 bag of Chocolate Chip Semi Sweet Morsels (12 oz)
• 1 7oz jar of Karft Marshmellow Cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 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

 

Classic Legacy custom gifts Black and Gold Fleur de Lis

     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!