Tuesday 26 June 2012

Travel for Inspiration


I took time out from creating our new product range Nelly and Giraffe to indulge in the other passion of mine travelling. What better way - when you don't have the time to actually go travelling - than to read National Geographic Traveller.

While I was away in the far reaches of the world with the great writers at National Geo, it gave me some great inspirational ideas for GBC (Gingerboxcompany) hopefully you will see these ideas coming to fruition very soon on the website. 

My favorite European City Paris, features and shows its true self. They write about the city in the way myself and my lovely lady view the City. "As an on-off relationship, rather than rushing into an impassioned and disappointing fling" This way we saw the things behind the scenes in our own time rather than being unable to cram everything. We have done it this way because we know we will be back again and again to sample her beauty. 

We not only love the City and all she has to offer, but the culture appeals, the Parisians have a charm, and the restaurants being many and amazing give great pleasure. The main and inspirational point is the architecture, The Eiffel, The Opera, the fantastic Parisian apartment buildings with small romantic shops, eateries and bars supporting them. It can't help but inspire creativity.

Its a great read for the above and much more. I love to escape around the world for worldly inspirations even when i'm unable to do it physically.

Sunday 24 June 2012

Gingerboxcompany says THANK YOU


We've been up and running here at Gingerboxcompany for a few months now and I gladly say Thank you to a great many people, because the support through sharing in our little world has been sublime. We want to THANK YOU. Two wonderful words when used together give you great feeling. We say them constantly many times a day, and it's a great thing we do.
On Twitter @gingerboxco and on Facebook gingerboxcompany, through our Etsy account and Folksy. We have had very kind people spreading what we do to a wider audience, THANK YOU.

This week has been a great step in our progress as we have been invited to have a stand for the 2 days at UK baby & toddler show in #Liverpool which is their flagship event 2-3rd February 2013. We want to give a HUGE thank you to them for this wonderful opportunity to showcase our brand.

So many new people and small businesses like ours share a new relationship mainly through Twitter. I just want to say a huge THANK YOU and I can't name everyone but here are a few. See our #FF on Fridays on twitter, for more gratitude.

THANK YOU
@ukbabyshow - Whether you are enjoying the pitter patter of tiny feet or are expecting your little one very soon, the UK Baby and Toddler Show is a must for you and your baby

@accidentalvix - interior designer just wanting to be creative, and sell some handmade cards, illustrations and paintings along the way :)

@andybrownphotos - Photographer in North Manchester. www.andybrownphotography.net

@PerkUpCoffee1 - Fairtrade Mobile Coffee Shop serving the Greater Manchester public the finest quality coffee and hot beverages. To book for your event call 07814254941
@beadsoul - Wife, mom jewelry instructor  who ♥'s promoting  Love the bacon!
Littleton, CO Denver area · http://www.beadsoul.etsy.com

@patchworkchairs - Kelly Swallow’s chairs are individually sourced vintage pieces lovingly reinvented with stunning patchwork. facebook
@georgieannef - Newly launched website with the brand name GF. website is stated above, check it out girlies!

I regrettably can't THANK everyone who has helped us on our way so far, and if I have missed you out don't worry there will be time for you in the future, I promise. PLEASE take a look at these wonderful peoples sites, tweets or facebook pages, they are all wonderful and I once again say THANK YOU.