I am reminded today, of my ancestry, which connects me to Zachary Taylor. 
We are related through my Paternal Great, Great,
Great, Grandfathers side.
I always loved the name Taylor.
I used to read books by
Barbara Taylor Bradford.
I named my daughter Taylor.
My little Presidential factoid.
HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY!
Dale
Monday, February 20, 2012
Who Knew? ~ My Presidential Ancestor.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
My Valentines...
I hope you all had a nice Valentines Day. Hubby and I spend our two days off together faithfully, and we enjoy each others company so much.
This weekend turned out to be a "Valentine Weekend", for me.
This weekend turned out to be a "Valentine Weekend", for me.
My Pandora bracelet was filled, so Hubby surprised me with a necklace!
I love the charms he picked!
Then we went to dinner in Boston, hit Barnes and Noble...Love my Books!...
My Sister took me out to a wonderful restaurant for Breakfast,
and then my younger son, gave me chocolate and mini
Italian Pastries!
So nice to be thought of. Course with all this eating..
I froze my behind walking last nite with a friend.
Today I am at the store putting out MORE new items! I get so excited! Can't wait to share with all my customers. It has been so rewarding to see them come in for a gift, a birthday, ..... and find something that fits the bill! What could be better than to hear them say: "I KNEW I would find something here.
Well....thank you for stopping by...I should get back to the boxes!
Have a wonderful day!
Dale
Then we went to dinner in Boston, hit Barnes and Noble...Love my Books!...
My Sister took me out to a wonderful restaurant for Breakfast,
and then my younger son, gave me chocolate and mini
Italian Pastries!
So nice to be thought of. Course with all this eating..
I froze my behind walking last nite with a friend.
Today I am at the store putting out MORE new items! I get so excited! Can't wait to share with all my customers. It has been so rewarding to see them come in for a gift, a birthday, ..... and find something that fits the bill! What could be better than to hear them say: "I KNEW I would find something here.
Well....thank you for stopping by...I should get back to the boxes!
Have a wonderful day!
Dale
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
HAS IT BEEN THAT LONG?
Wow, Just looked and realized how much time has passed. The end of the year and Christmas are such a busy time for a shopkeeper.
As soon as Xmas is over, if you are staying open year round, (which not everyone does) you immediately have to re-order, freshen the store, bring in new goods and ideas, and the time flies!
That is what I have been up to, and I am going to post new pictures and products here, as soon as I get a chance. There are some great new linens, and textiles, and I am getting a nice line of candles in.
I tried another brand that I loved, but my "Primitive Peeps" kept telling me...GO BACK TO YOUR PRIMITIVE CANDLES!...I did! Pictures soon! They are so nice looking and great to decorate with.
So...I will be back soon with some new ideas, decorating and products...Please check back,
Have a wonderful day!
Dale
As soon as Xmas is over, if you are staying open year round, (which not everyone does) you immediately have to re-order, freshen the store, bring in new goods and ideas, and the time flies!
That is what I have been up to, and I am going to post new pictures and products here, as soon as I get a chance. There are some great new linens, and textiles, and I am getting a nice line of candles in.
I tried another brand that I loved, but my "Primitive Peeps" kept telling me...GO BACK TO YOUR PRIMITIVE CANDLES!...I did! Pictures soon! They are so nice looking and great to decorate with.
So...I will be back soon with some new ideas, decorating and products...Please check back,
Have a wonderful day!
Dale
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Diary of a SHOPKEEPER
Wonderful, wonderful weekend!
Thank you to all who participated in our
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE! 
A BIG HELLO TO THE GLOUCESTER MA CREW!
Great that you could make it up again so soon! 
Now the crunch begins…
If you see something…don’t hesitate,
as it may be too late.
I am ALREADY having trouble re-ordering.
Handcrafters are done for the year…
Manufacturers are stopping to end wrap up the books, and doing inventories.
So…Shop Early and Often!
Don’t forget our website…
www.ACountryshop.com
Have a great day!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Shopkeepers Diary
FIRST SNOW! Isn’t it exciting…PROOF that life goes on, and we are not in control, but in a good way.
Gentle falling snow, in season, preparing us for the Holidays.
Speaking of which…I have been burning the midnight oil preparing for our OPEN HOUSE!
Wrapping, moving, decorating….it’s like a jigsaw puzzle figuring how to get it all to fit…and none is going out until NOV. 4TH!
In the SHOPKEEPERS WORLD… It is almost too late to order, so SHOP EARLY, as once it’s gone,
ITS’ GONE! We may not be able to get more.
DON’T WAIT, OR IT MAY BE TOO LATE!
So many times customers come in to get something they saw, and I can’t get it again.
On top of that, our Handcrafters finish up the year, and manufacturers close shop, so don’t be left out!
Country Essentials is also a part of the
NH OPEN DOORS weekend, which is featuring the Crafts, Shops and people of New Hampshire.
It is the same weekend as our Open House.
There are other shops here in Rochester Participating, so if you come down we can let you know where they are.
Check online also for participants in NH.
Should be a crazy, fun weekend, as if it won’t be busy enough!
Have a great day….If you don’t mind, Please tell a friend about us, and ‘LIKE US” on
FACEBOOK! Thanks for your support! Dale
Gentle falling snow, in season, preparing us for the Holidays.
Speaking of which…I have been burning the midnight oil preparing for our OPEN HOUSE!
Wrapping, moving, decorating….it’s like a jigsaw puzzle figuring how to get it all to fit…and none is going out until NOV. 4TH!
In the SHOPKEEPERS WORLD… It is almost too late to order, so SHOP EARLY, as once it’s gone,
ITS’ GONE! We may not be able to get more.
DON’T WAIT, OR IT MAY BE TOO LATE!
So many times customers come in to get something they saw, and I can’t get it again.
On top of that, our Handcrafters finish up the year, and manufacturers close shop, so don’t be left out!
Country Essentials is also a part of the
NH OPEN DOORS weekend, which is featuring the Crafts, Shops and people of New Hampshire.
It is the same weekend as our Open House.
There are other shops here in Rochester Participating, so if you come down we can let you know where they are.
Check online also for participants in NH.
Should be a crazy, fun weekend, as if it won’t be busy enough!
Have a great day….If you don’t mind, Please tell a friend about us, and ‘LIKE US” on
FACEBOOK! Thanks for your support! Dale
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Latest News!
Whew…what a week of shipments!!!!! It all starts back in February, when we go to the shows to see what’s new.
Walk, think, look, browse, talk, and SHOP!
Then on to the Order Writing Exposition. More walking…networking, meeting handcrafters…and placing orders for Fall!
Well, boy…are the orders rolling in. Everything we laid the groundwork for is coming in daily this week.
Framed pictures, Handcrafted Christmas and Holiday
“ONE OF A KINDS”, all kinds & colors of Flameless candles, some very special items, I can’t wait to share…but you will have to come in to see.
Meanwhile…we have just had another order of FRESH FALL arrive. Beautiful linens, swags, and lighting.
It’s just the beginning of October…Plenty of time to enjoy your NEW AUTUMN DÉCOR. Our selections will be able to be left out right thru Thanksgiving, as they are nice colors and designs.
Fall leaves, embroidery, appliques…..
Our PUMPKIN TAPER LIGHTS will be IN STORE SATURDAY!
Many of you have asked for them, so after the first batch sold out, I have managed to get some in from my talented gal in Ohio.
SATURDAY…IS OCTOBERFEST ON HANSON ST.
Don’t let that stop you…altho the street will be closed,
WE ARE OPEN!! Park in the lot across the street…or on RT. 125, or the lot next door to my building, and come on in!
Oh..and I almost forgot……NEW SIGNS……
TOP QUALITY
NICE WOOD, AND FRAMED AND PAINTED BY HAND!
These are really nice….we carried them at the mall,
AND I HAVE GONE BACK TO THEM!
Hope all is well with all of you…..Thanks for your support and coming by……..Dale
Walk, think, look, browse, talk, and SHOP!
Then on to the Order Writing Exposition. More walking…networking, meeting handcrafters…and placing orders for Fall!
Well, boy…are the orders rolling in. Everything we laid the groundwork for is coming in daily this week.
Framed pictures, Handcrafted Christmas and Holiday
“ONE OF A KINDS”, all kinds & colors of Flameless candles, some very special items, I can’t wait to share…but you will have to come in to see.
Meanwhile…we have just had another order of FRESH FALL arrive. Beautiful linens, swags, and lighting.
It’s just the beginning of October…Plenty of time to enjoy your NEW AUTUMN DÉCOR. Our selections will be able to be left out right thru Thanksgiving, as they are nice colors and designs.
Fall leaves, embroidery, appliques…..
Our PUMPKIN TAPER LIGHTS will be IN STORE SATURDAY!
Many of you have asked for them, so after the first batch sold out, I have managed to get some in from my talented gal in Ohio.
SATURDAY…IS OCTOBERFEST ON HANSON ST.
Don’t let that stop you…altho the street will be closed,
WE ARE OPEN!! Park in the lot across the street…or on RT. 125, or the lot next door to my building, and come on in!
Oh..and I almost forgot……NEW SIGNS……
TOP QUALITY
NICE WOOD, AND FRAMED AND PAINTED BY HAND!
These are really nice….we carried them at the mall,
AND I HAVE GONE BACK TO THEM!
Hope all is well with all of you…..Thanks for your support and coming by……..Dale
Saturday, September 10, 2011
To Be A YANKEE! Candle Dealer That is!
I am so thrilled to announce we now carry
YANKEE Candles! “America’s Most Loved Candle”
EVERYONE recognizes the standard of quality in a Yankee Candle.
Who doesn’t eye them in a store….indulge in lifting the glass cap, closing your eyes…and “mmmmmm”
When you shop for a YANKEE Candle, you have fun, anticipating the surprise of each sent as you explore the jars.
They don’t sit on their past success either, always adding sizes, great fragrances, beautiful labels…and new ideas! They now have a “Perfect Pillar”, which makes it so easy to decorate, or make a centerpiece with. It comes in a glass tumbler/cylinder so you don’t need the added expense of hurricane – holder, AND the label PEELS OFF! so it doesn’t interfere with your décor! How cool is that!
I will be adding them to the website soon…
and they are now in the RETAIL STORE: COUNTRY Essentials. OPEN SUNDAYS! AT COUNTRY Essentials!
If you are in the area…Please stop by!
Have a great day! Dale
YANKEE Candles! “America’s Most Loved Candle”
EVERYONE recognizes the standard of quality in a Yankee Candle.
Who doesn’t eye them in a store….indulge in lifting the glass cap, closing your eyes…and “mmmmmm”
When you shop for a YANKEE Candle, you have fun, anticipating the surprise of each sent as you explore the jars.
They don’t sit on their past success either, always adding sizes, great fragrances, beautiful labels…and new ideas! They now have a “Perfect Pillar”, which makes it so easy to decorate, or make a centerpiece with. It comes in a glass tumbler/cylinder so you don’t need the added expense of hurricane – holder, AND the label PEELS OFF! so it doesn’t interfere with your décor! How cool is that!
I will be adding them to the website soon…
and they are now in the RETAIL STORE: COUNTRY Essentials. OPEN SUNDAYS! AT COUNTRY Essentials!
If you are in the area…Please stop by!
Have a great day! Dale
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