Retail Paradise

Find out what's hot, what's not and what should be in the retail world. As a buyer and shop owner, I attend several Gift Shows from New York to Dallas. Look for reviews on products, suggestions for hot trends and design tips. Feel free to email me at TheScentedGarden@atlanticbb.net

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Difference Between a Store you Enjoy and a Store you Shop

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There are many things I've learned about retail over the last 12 years, but the most important is designing a store that is easy to shop...
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Friday, November 12, 2010

Home for the Holiday's

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Does the thought of setting a formal table leave you in a panic? Here is a simple diagram that I still find myself referring to when setting...
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Welcome to My Front Door

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I'm not a huge believer in Feng Shui, but I don't want to press my luck either.  When I visit my clients homes to assist with their ...
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Beautiful Candles From France

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Leave it to the French to make the most beautiful candles I've ever seen. For more than 30 years, the name Point a la Ligne has been...
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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Is Your Bedroom Decor Ruining Your Sex Life?

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One of the services that I offer my customers is interior design consultation. Working with the customers own belongings I can transform mo...
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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Spring 2010 Opening

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Thought I'd give you a sneak peek at what is coming in for the spring season. Ahava is coming back (how could it not, it's our best...
Saturday, January 16, 2010

Change in Plans

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Change in plans! We are going to reopen the store today, January 16th for a one day only sale. 50% off entire store with 30% of all sales g...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Best Of The Eastern Shore

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I almost forgot! We are up again for "Best Unique Gifts" and "Best Customer Service" in What's Up Magazines 2010 Ea...

Endings and Beginnings

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Can you believe it's the end of our 10th season already? Wow. I hope you all enjoyed, or at least survived, the holiday season and are...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Leather Chair

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I've never been a fan of leather furniture, but five years ago I found this great small chocolate brown leather chair that was priced to...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Summer's Best Sellers

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I haven't posted anything lately, but that's a good thing. It means we have been so busy in the store that I don't have a min...
Thursday, June 18, 2009

Outdoor Living

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We've been eating a lot of steamed blue crabs here, which means it's officially summer! I love to entertain outdoors and I've s...
Tuesday, May 5, 2009

New Arrivals

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I love spring. I love that the trees are green again, the flowers are blooming, my electric bill is lower and tourist are back on the street...
Monday, March 30, 2009

Belle Fleur Has Arrived

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Over the last 9 years the Scented Garden has evolved into an eclectic mix of gifts, home accessories, personal accessories and bath & b...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Spring!

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Here on the east coast, March has lived up to it's reputation of "in like a lion, out like a lamb". We had 12" of snow an...
Monday, February 2, 2009

What's Up "Best Of" Voting

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Can you believe it's been a year since we where voted Best Luxury Gift Store, Eastern Shore? I sure can't. I know that some people s...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009

2009 Trends

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As I prepare to attend the Dallas Gift Show this week I will be focusing on how this current economy will impact retail trends. This is the ...
Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Farewell, 2008

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Some people are afraid of endings and new beginnings. Not me. I welcome them. Perhaps this comes from having moved all over the country for ...
Thursday, December 4, 2008

Pink Christmas Tree - Breast Cancer Awareness and Wedding Cake!

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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Black Friday was very successful for us. We had a large turnout in St. Michaels and since I had ...
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Change

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I don't know about you, but I'm going through withdrawal from the election. It's a love/hate thing. All those commercials and de...
Thursday, November 13, 2008

NEST - Holiday Candle

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I've been talking about this candle for months. It is, quite simply, the most beautiful winter/holiday scent I've ever burned...and ...
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Thanksgiving Table Decor

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Wasn't I just writing about Easter? Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love to cook (check out my sisters blog, where I am a...
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

New Merchandise New Husband!

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Well....a lot has been going on since I wrote last. We are receiving all of our new merchandise, daily. From the much anticipated Nest Holid...
Thursday, September 25, 2008

Handbags

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I love fall! Not only the weather, especially on the east coast when the leaves start to change, there's a nip in the air and you can sl...
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Helen Kenney Poore
I'm the owner of The Scented Garden, LTD in St. Michaels Md. You can reach The Scented Garden at 410.745.4006 or email us at thescentedgarden@atlanticbb.net
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