Carlton's Gifts & Collectibles - News & New Arrivals

Contact Publisher - Cathy Carlton

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:46:48 -0500

Update 2/15/2007

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:46:48 -0500

Well, as you can see from the absence of posts since the message below was posted last June, I just can't seem to keep up with a full-time job, several Q channels/sub-channels and all the websites. So I'm trying to consolidate, streamline and otherwise simplify my life.

I'm in the process of building a new website to combine my gifts/collectibles/decor site, jewelry site/channel, and photography website. So far, I have transferred (aka rebuilt) the gifts/collectibles/decor portion that was on this channel and CarltonsGifts.com and the photography products that were on CarltonsPhoto.com. The new site is CCIRockport.com.

We now have the retail gift shop as well as a new addition. We had attempted to get our custom frame shop going at home, but we're just a bit far out of the comfort zone of some of most of the locals. In Sept 2006, we rented another shop in Waterstreet Mall, where we opened our retail frame shop in October. For now, you can see more about the frame shop at CarltonsFraming.com, but I'll soon be moving that new site over to the newer CCIRockport.com.

I've had so much going on in my regular job, then on my own clock I do the books, ordering, pricing, some shelf stocking, jewelry making, helping with framing when that side gets busy (as we like it!), website maintenance and...well, you know. It just snowballs and each thing you take on adds more work, more complexity and sucks more time away from your day.

Then the household projects - planned and not - get worked in based on criticality. We have accomplished nary a one of the projects we had planned to get done on the house during the winter before it gets too hot to breathe!

Don't get me wrong, I love it here in Rockport, but I spend from about 6:30am til ??? pm on the computer for my day job, then just keep the ever-expanding backside right in the same seat, switch keyboards, and pick up on the home businesses.

There's a lesson to be learned in all of this. Don't spread yourself too thin or you get nowhere fast! I hope all of you HAD a wonderful Valentine's Day and hope to see you soon at my new website......CCIRockport.com. [COMMENT]

Our Shop at Waterstreet Mall, Rockport, Texas

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:14:22 -0400

On this page, we'll provide occasional updated views of our shop at Waterstreet Mall in Rockport, Texas.
Click an image to see a larger view.

If you can't get to Rockport, many of the items in the shop can be found on one of our retail websites: CarltonsPhoto.com, CarltonsGifts.com, CarltonsJewelry.com, WildWeaselDomains.com

In the future, we'll offer periodic specials on this page, so check back often!

Happy browsing!

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July 2004 New Arrivals at CarltonsGifts.com - Always 20% Savings

Sun, 11 Jul 2004 16:50:12 -0400

New Arrivals at CarltonsGifts.com

Above is a sampling of the July 2004 New Arrivals available now at CarltonsGifts.com. Your browser must be JAVA enabled to view this slideshow. To restart the slideshow if it stops, simply click your browser refresh button to restart the show. If you can't view the slideshow, you can view these items and more on our New Arrivals page.

Have a wonderful day and Happy Summer !

Cathy Carlton
CarltonsGifts.com
Quikonnex: http://quikonnex.com/channel/page/carltonscorner-gifts
QMTP: http://carltonscorner.quikonnex.com
email: carltonsweb@att.net

You can find many styles of Americana decor, fountains, fantasy features, candles, oil lamps, and other home and garden decor items at my website. CLICK HERE for July New Arrivals.

If there's something I can help you with, just QMTP me. (QMTP stands for Quikonnex Message To Publisher. It's sort of like email, but the message you send gets posted to my private message board so I can see it and respond to you.)

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Easy Summer Eve Party Themes

Sun, 11 Jul 2004 16:13:12 -0400

Easy Summer Party Themes

With the Independence Day holiday behind us, many families have already returned from summer vacation and face at least a month of long, hot summer days ahead. Daytime is great for swimming and playing in the sprinklers, but what do you do for excitement when the sun goes down?

There's no better time for an outdoor party than on a sultry summer night. The best part of an outdoor evening party is that you really don't even have to cook. Here are some ideas for party themes and planning:

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Thu, 04 Mar 2004 23:15:53 -0500

WELCOME SPRING & FEATHERED FRIENDS

Here in Texas, you know Spring is on its way when the hail, thunderstorms and tornadoes start rolling through and NOAA.org becomes your most visited website at home and at work!!

Luckily, Spring isn't all growling, ferocious lion. My favorite part of spring is .........[READ MORE] [COMMENT]

A Touch of Romance & February New Arrivals

Mon, 02 Feb 2004 22:59:14 -0500

NEW ARRIVALS - FEBRUARY 2004 - Add a Touch of Romance!

Hi!

February is here and love is in the air! Hearts and flowers are great, but there are other ways to set a romantic mood....

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Welcome to Carlton's Gifts!

Wed, 21 Jan 2004 23:16:47 -0500

NEW ARRIVALS - JANUARY 2004

Hi!

Thanks for viewing my first posting on my new QChannel. In future issues, I'll be offering indoor and outdoor decorating suggestions as well as announcing new arrivals and specials at CarltonsGifts.com. If there's something I can help you with, just QMTP me. (QMTP stands for Quikonnex Message To Publisher. It's sort of like email, but the message you send gets posted to my private message board so I can see it and respond to you.)

The holidays have come and gone. Out with the Old. In with the New! After the holidays, it's such a let down to pack away all those gorgeous ornaments and return to the normal daily decor. Adding a single new centerpiece to your diningroom table, foyer or mantel can really brighten the room and give it a fresher look.

If you have a blank wall or tall stairway to decorate, try a series of matching shelves or sconces "tied together" with fabric or rope. Use the shelves to display artwork or photos in a decorative easel back frame.

If you don't like displaying pictures or you can't find artwork for your room, try making a collage of fabrics that match furniture or curtains in your room. All it takes is remnant fabrics, some foam core, matboard or even cardboard and a good quality spray glue. Voila'....[READ MORE] [COMMENT]