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napafarmhouse1885
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
diane
napa
ca
USA
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 Posted - Apr 16 2008 : 3:15:15 PM
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hi farmgirls! i am exploring the concept of starting my own small business after years of corporate life. my overall concept revolves around organic, recycled, repurposed, reimagined items. i cannot think of a better group of experts than farmgirls. so..here is my question...if you were not a farmgirl making items yourself..what would you like to be able to purchase that is either made from organic materials..or from recycled, repurposed or reimagined items?
thanks in advance. i hope to sell online and in local shops here in napa.
also, once i get my website up and all the business stuff taken care of...if you make/produce an item that you think would be a good fit for my assortment and would like to talk about wholesale opportunities, please email me at napafarmhouse1885@gmail.com.
remember..this is going to be a small business run out of my home but i think it could be cool...what do you think?
best,
napafarmhouse1885
please visit my blog
www.napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com
www.napafarmhouse1885.com
"Whatever you can do or dream, begin it"
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
Edited by - napafarmhouse1885 on Apr 16 2008 4:32:55 PM |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 5:50:04 PM
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OOOOOO Good one. I will put my 'Thinking hat' on....
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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napafarmhouse1885
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
diane
napa
ca
USA
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 11:46:01 AM
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Hey we are doing the same thing! We started last year and decided to keep it local before hitting the net. We own and operate The Good Earth Farm. We grow organic fruits and veggies, make organic dip mixes and breads and we also produce repurpose, recycled and reused items. These items are hot sellers. I say we a lot but in reality I come up with the concepts and hubby does a LOT of the work. I still deal with the corporate world.
1. We take soda, beer, and wine bottles cut them down and sand the edges for drinking glasses and vases. Everyone loves these
2. Tables and planters made from "first cut lumber" that is normally discarded
3. Purses made from old burlap and tapestries pieces
4. Twig Framed mirrors
5. Quilts made from t-shirts and jeans
6. Mosiac rocks for gardens
7. Mosaic tables made from cable spools and broken glass pieces
Just a few of the items we make. Hope this gets the creative juices flowing.
Tamara
http://smallfarm.about.com small farms give big benefits
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napafarmhouse1885
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
diane
napa
ca
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 11:52:02 AM
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thanks tamara..the suggestions are brilliant...and thanks for your email, it means alot. i emailed you back a earlier this morning!
best,
napafarmhouse1885
please visit my blog
www.napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com
www.napafarmhouse1885.com
"Whatever you can do or dream, begin it"
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Apr 26 2008 : 5:36:27 PM
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Yes. I would purchase from you because everywhere you turn the media is always puching the go green, buy local, eat organic, issues, but when you don't know exactly where to go to get those things, you just kinda forget about how important they are. I'm assuming you are in or near tha Napa Valley in CA? If so, you could really have a "boutique" style store! IN a financially sound area, even here in rural VA, i know of people who turn their noses up at the idea of shopping second hand or farmers market. Boutique gives such a sophisticated feel.
Good luck
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napafarmhouse1885
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
diane
napa
ca
USA
208 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 09:10:34 AM
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hi christine..yes the business is based in napa although it is going to be an on-line store for now..although i will sell at craft fairs, farmer's markets and some of the items will be available at shops throughout the napa valley. i also will be selling items handcrafted by local artists and craftspeople and thought that a couple of times a year i would have a "gallery" type showing but with the items for sale and with an emphasis on the entire event being "green". what do you think?
best,
napafarmhouse1885
www.napafarmhouse1885.com
please visit my blog
www.napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com
"Whatever you can do or dream, begin it"
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