EP Designs

Garage Story – Update.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by ElenaMay 28, 2015

The campaign to completely clean and organise the garage continues. We are now half way through. It doesn’t sound much but it’s a huge task. I’ve never seen so much dust, dirt & creepy crawlies …. well they were dead little bodies when I got to them. The more I pull things out the more jobs seem to come to the surface. I won’t complain though because this job is on the move. It looks as though I can only work on it on Saturdays for now. The next step will be to install sisolation to the ceiling and one wall, add plasterboard (or other) to one wall, then clean/wash/scrub the remainder in preparation for painting.

Wish me good health & strength for the next lot of work. Once this is done we’ll begin to sort & empty out the second half of the garage ….. then I can tackle my work room.

ciao for now

Lost For Words … Well Almost

Posted on March 1, 2009 by ElenaMay 28, 2015

How often do you visit your blogging friends? Do you regularly go through your Blog Roll list? I don’t have a huge Blog Roll list on purpose, so I can take time to visit those I exchange links with. Although if I did have a long blog roll I’d still do my best to visit all of them and leave comments wherever possible. I enjoy finding new posts and one post in particular at The Tall Poppy made me laugh.

Upon my visit to this lovely blogging friend I came across a post that …. well, was different from her usual posts. The Case of the Horny Snails is a light hearted post and a total change from serious matters or business. We all need time to have a bit of a laugh at things and although this has nothing to do with work or being creative it is a pleasant post to read … with some added information about snails

Do pop over & have a read yourself – I’m sure you’ll have a little giggle yourself.

Also, don’t forget to visit your blogging friends regularly and leave comments from time to time…. it makes the blogging world go round.

Ciao for now

All Things Beautiful

Posted on February 23, 2009 by ElenaMay 28, 2015

I have now limited my listings on Ebay to a range of classic items & solid brass reproductions – ornate counter bells, double inkwells, magnifiers, brass handled walking sticks (eagle head, duck, ornate) to name a few.

All Things Beautiful can be found in my Bidmate store Timeless Treasures. This of course is the title of a new blog I’ve started there too – can I manage yet another blog? Time will tell but I will give it a go. This is mainly to keep in touch with my Bidmate mates and share my thoughts & ideas on the decorative home wares listed in my store.

I believe that most Bidmate members have migrated over from eBay and possibly all for the same reasons – to escape from the high fees charged by eBay.

Stay tuned for a new special I’ll have on offer at Timeless Treasures. Something I would not have been able to do on eBay.

Ciao

Feeling Creative?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by ElenaMay 28, 2015

Are you the creative type? Here is a great way to enjoy some creativeactivity online. Take a look at Assential Scrapbooking – a fully equipped scrapbooking outlet on the north side of Brisbane, in a quite country atmosphere with monthly crops and classes.

Women interested in scrapbooking are given an opportunity to come together online and in-real-life. They have an online store with a fantastic variety of products at very competitive prices. Visit their blog where techniques are discussed, industry news provided, challenges presented with product profiles, and general scrapbooking chatter….. Enjoy!

I know that Valentine’s Day has passed but here is a challenge you might still be able to work on. I’m sure Jenny at Assential Scrapbooking would love to see your work. The details for the challege are listed here.

Ciao for now

Jewellery Package Won!

Posted on February 16, 2009 by ElenaMay 28, 2015

Ebay may be the largest auction site online but it gets better on BidMate day by day. Earlier this month I received notice that I had won a $100 Jewellery Package. It was a random draw for ID Verified members. I received the prize promptly and I must say how surprised I was at the gorgeous gifts I received.

There is a monthly prize draw which anyone can enter simply by being part of BidMate. Here are the details –

Competition for the Jewelry Package ending 2nd March 2009

The Prize is seven Pieces of Jewelry valued at a total of $100To be in the draw you need to be a ID Verified Member (see the left lower side of the Members Area) and have Purchased or Sold any item, on BidMate, between 2nd January 2009 and 2nd March 2009. The winner will be randomly chosen on the Evening of the 3rd March 2009 and their details listed here.

The prize was sponsored by Stuff4You who also have a BidMate store. Sponsoring competitions is one marketing idea you can venture into for your business. Take a look at Stuff4You – they have a range of beautiful inexpensive jewellery pieces plus other useful items.

Thank you BidMate for your support and assistance in helping small business owners and providing an alternative auction site with Nil listing fees and low Final Value Fees. You have a friendly and neighbourly community which is growing steadily and although not as big as eBay yet you’re building up to give eBay some serious competition.

Ciao