USPS Announces Rate Increases For 2013.
Welcome to LilacsNDreams
everyone! Well, it is that time of year coming upon us. The holidays,
things changing, end of the year, taxes soon upon us, and of course
there are pay increases that usually show up too. It has been announced
with the Postal Service the increases that have been submitted for
review. If they are approved those will go into effect on January 27,
2013. Seems like we just had an increase, and here it is again already
don't you think? Time just flies.
USPS Rate Increases for 2013 So, in preparation for those who do a lot of shipping, if you are a
seller of treasures, a buyer of things, etc. Give the link a click, and
have a read about what is being proposed, and what you can expect with
the increases as well.
So, here are some of the highlights of this announcement if you do not wish to read all that is shared with the link I provided to you.
Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, effective Jan. 27, 2013 include:
Letters (1oz.) — 1-cent increase to 46 cents
Letters additional ounces — unchanged at 20 cents
Letters to all international destinations (1oz.) — $1.10
Postcards — 1-cent increase to 33 cents
New domestic retail pricing for Priority Mail Flat Rate products include:
Small box — $5.80
Medium box — $12.35
Large box — $16.85
Large APO/FPO box — $14.85
Regular envelope — $5.60
Legal envelope — $5.75
Padded envelope — $5.95
New domestic retail pricing for Priority Mail Flat Rate products include:
Small box — $5.80
Medium box — $12.35
Large box — $16.85
Large APO/FPO box — $14.85
Regular envelope — $5.60
Legal envelope — $5.75
Padded envelope — $5.95
So make sure to make note of this everyone, and sellers get ready to make your adjustments needed with your items you have listed too.
Hey,
I hope ya'll had a wonderful weekend! Here is to Monday, and wishing
you all a super week! Thanks so much for sharing your time with LilacsNDreams, and hope to see you again soon. Take care everyone, Toodles. . . . .
Monday, October 15, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Simplicity At Its Best Treasury at Etsy by MariasFarmHouse
Simplicity At Its Best Treasury at Etsy was curated by Maria from MariasFarmHouse.
Hello, and Welcome to LilacsNDreams everyone. Below you will see a Treasury that was done at Etsy by MariasFarmHouse with Etsy. I am happy to say that an item of mine was added to this wonderful collection too. My Pink Cupcake Plate Glass Pedestal Stand. This was actually one of my 1st pieces I homemade when I first started doing the cake cupcake plates, pedestal stands, candle holders, jewelry dishes, and etc.
When you get a chance stop by to visit with the treasury at Etsy, and visit with the wonderful sellers there to see what they all have to offer. There are some really talented people there, with some lovelies you might like too.
Thanks for visiting with LilacsNDreams, and sharing your time with me today. See you again soon. Take care. Toodles.......
SIMPLICITY AT ITS BEST
Curator
curator
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Social Networking Social Medias and Ning Groups
Social Networking Social Medias and Ning Groups, Do you belong to them?
Hello, and Welcome to LilacsNDreams! How are you doing on this fine Wednesday?
Hey, how many of you like to socialize? We do it with gatherings for coffee, tea parties, when you are out eating, maybe some where having a drink, while shopping we sometimes socialize, we socialize with our hair dressers, and then there might be workshops you attend, and so on. Everywhere we go we like to talk, meet people, and most of all share with those who share the same interests that we have. When we socialize with others we share things that we know, what we heard, some things we have learned, we share techniques, we ask questions, we learn, and even more fun we make new friends too.
If you like to socialize in person why not socialize online too? There are so many places that we can meet people online, share the same interests with others, and it becomes a daily routine in all we do. Many people will use Facebook to keep updated with family, and friends. But, sometimes that is not enough, and we desire to have more. Joining different groups who share some of the same things can be a blast, and very beneficial to all of us too. We do it for pleasure, and many of us will also do it for business as well. Sellers like to have a way to get their names out there for others to see on the wide world of the internet. We like to share our goods that we have to offer, it is interesting to see what others have to offer as well, and yes buyers also like to belong to some of these sites as well. Not only can a buyer see what is being offered, get some ideas of where to shop at, but they can also ask questions of sellers too. Sometimes socializing can give more of a personal touch to things, people can get a better of idea of who you are, and what you do.
There are many places out there for people to belong to, and when you use the search engines you can also find different places as well. Over time I have belonged to many places myself. Yes, I have accounts with Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Pinterest, and so on. Over time I have found different groups that are with what they call Ning that are like a community of people. I have joined with some who share the things I like to read about, ask about, learn from, get assistance from, ask for advise, and most importantly meeting new people.
Vintage Rising Where Recycling and Creativity Come Alive is a great place to join, and get involved. The community is growing, and has many things going on there to get sellers involved with each other too. I am enjoying watching this place grow, seeing what others have to offer, and to see work that has been done by others too.
With both of these sites they have many things to offer to people of like interests. Learn of different venues that are used by people selling their goods, and what they have to offer. Many times you are able to buy directly from the sellers of these places without having to visit the venues, or their websites that items are listed at.
So, if you like to do a little socializing, a little bit selling, want to share things from your websites, and meet some new people I would suggest visiting with these places. I know there are many other places out there you could choose from, but why not visit with these first to see what they are all about? Give them a try, and if you have any questions don't hesitate in asking them. Lora, and the people she has helping her are great people, and are always willing and able to assist you as well. Don't be afraid to tell them that you heard it from LilacsNDreams.
I appreciate you taking the time to visit with LilacsNDreams, and enjoyed you sharing your time with Me. Take care, and hope to see you again soon.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Fall Pumpkins Halloween in Home Decor Decorating
Halloween Wooden Stand Up Door Sign is an adorable project to be done at home. DIY, or include the family too. Visit for supplies, and instructions needed by sowderingabout blog. Enjoy your visit, and fun!
Pumpkins With Attitude is just to cute, adorable, sweet, and funny too! Visit mysalvagedtreasures blog for supplies, directions, and details.
Here is a wonderful Fall Centerpiece that was done by realcoake. Visit their blog for the idea, and how to of this adorable fall centerpiece they did.
Hello everyone, and Welcome to LilacsNDreams. Always happy to have you stopping by to visit, read, share, and say Hi too. Nights are getting cooler out, leaves are changing and falling, watching people rake in the yards, and Fall is in the air. Tis the season that is now upon us with many changes, and many things that everyone is doing as well. Many people like this time of year. The season changes, colors are changing, and them creative juices are once again flowing freely for many. Fortunately, with blogging many like to share pictures, and instructions for some of their wonderful ideas that they have completed. So much fun to see all of them, and never enough time to visit each, and everyone of them too.
Above you will see 3 pictures that I had chosen while reading other blogs, and found delightful. Just give a click with their blogspot names, or you can also click on their title name of the pictures too. Hope you will find this as enjoyable as I did. I know....it can be addictive viewing, reading, and sharing with all these wonderful blogs everyone has. Great way to learn, and a great way to get your creative juices flowing as well.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and sharing your time with LilacsNDreams everyone. It has been a pleasure, and real treat. Hope to see you again soon. Take care everyone. Toodle Ooooh.....
Friday, October 5, 2012
Have a Beautiful Weekend Bloggers and Blogging Friends
Have a Beautiful Weekend Bloggers, and my Blogging Friends! Just dropping off a rainbow note to everyone visiting LilacsNDreams during the weekend to wish you all well. Have fun, enjoy, and be safe with all you do. Take care, and see you all again on Monday.
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND ALL!!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Colors of Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Seasons Changing
Colors of Fall.......
Colors of Winter.........
Colors of Spring.......
Colors of Summer........
Colors of Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Seasons are changing. Which do you favor?
Hello, and Welcome to LilacsNDreams everyone! Our weekend is almost here again, and time for me to stop by here, and share with you all something of interest.
Colors of Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. We see this happen all the time, and we just know when the seasons are changing again. With Fall we can relate to the colors of orange, yellows, brown, and of course Halloween. With Winter we associate white, red, green, and Christmas with it. In the Spring we see colors coming back to life with greens, pinks, blues, lilacs, etc. As for summer that is not too far off from spring. But, the colors of summer do take on just a bit different hue with them when that season visits with us.
Right now Fall is upon us. We see the leaves changing, the grass is changing colors, for those states producing crops we are seeing the fields being pulled down. During this time of season we also will see a change with some of the animals. We are seeing more deer, seeing a few racoons, and the birds are also being sensitive to the seasons changing with the weather, and all too.
Soon we will have Halloween to celebrate with. Next will be Thanksgiving, and then Christmas here we come. Depending where you live the weather will also change with your seasons. For Christmas some of us will have snow, and some of us will just have a cooler air to contend with.
Many like when Fall is with us, enjoy the cool down from summer, and are excited for the holidays coming to us. Yes, it is a nice change of pace from summer. My favorite time of seasons changing is with spring. Things are coming back to life, colors are becoming vibrant again, and I adore the pastel colors of this time of year. Pink, Blue, Green, Aqua, and of course Lilacs too. I have also been known to implement colors of pink, and blue into my christmas themes too.
Notice how each change of colors, or change of seasons also changes a mood within us as well. So, what is your favorite Season. Maybe your favorite colors of the season?
Thanks for sharing your time with LilacsNDreams everyone. Always happy to have you visiting with me, and enjoy it as well too. Take care everyone, and see you again soon. Toodles....
Monday, October 1, 2012
Handmade Art Craft Changed by Using Technology
Handmade Art Craft Changed by Technology as things progress.
Hello, and Welcome to LilacsNDreams everyone! Hope ya'll had a great weekend. Today I would like to cover a topic that is often discussed with many opinions, and ideas to the subject as well. Handmade, and what is handmade? There has been many debates to this with many venues. According to Dictionary.com they give the definition to handmade as made by hand, rather than by machine. Yet, as time goes along, technology advances for us, and some are found using machines with help in some of their handmade items. Many of the popular items that are handmade for today are jewelry, cards, dolls, purses, crafts, gifts, sewing and quilting, and etc.
A question that many ask is at what point in technology should we consider that the item is no longer handmade, but machine made. Like with jewelry a program could be used to design the jewelry, and then a milling machine as it is called is used to produce it. Now, they could use hand graving, casting, and etc as some would see for handmade. Now, if a photo artist were to use one of millions of programs to edit would you still consider their work to be handmade? Sewing, and quilting has advanced from using the needles, and thimbles to machines. Keep in mind some of those machines are available with computer control. Many changes are advancing into the work load of a human to produce products.
There is also issues, and questions of items that are repurposed, upcycled, recycled, reused, and etc if those should also be considered handmade. It use to be easier to find a line to draw with this, but as we have seen with technology advancing where is that line at now?
I thought that items done by one person, or a small group were handmade. Generally done in small numbers, and done with love and care. With the mass productions of things today it is hard for the handmade artisan to stand out. Some have learned to adapt with modern age with products of our own creations. Craftsman, and artists do use some tools to bring their ideas to life, and some of them tools have come a long way. I also feel that people who sit in a factory location producing items are not handmade, but massively produced for a cheaper market too. I do feel that using some machines, and gadgets is fine as times change. I think that if you can produce a one of a kind item by using technology, and designs it is handmade. Now, if that same design uses technology to make multiple copies of the item then it is machine made. Technology can make some high quality pieces, but it can also be used to mass produce cheaper items also seen as garbage too.
I know it is a matter of perspective with handmade, but where do you feel the line should be drawn at?
Thanks so much for sharing your time with LilacsNDreams everyone! Take care, and see you again soon.
Hello, and Welcome to LilacsNDreams everyone! Hope ya'll had a great weekend. Today I would like to cover a topic that is often discussed with many opinions, and ideas to the subject as well. Handmade, and what is handmade? There has been many debates to this with many venues. According to Dictionary.com they give the definition to handmade as made by hand, rather than by machine. Yet, as time goes along, technology advances for us, and some are found using machines with help in some of their handmade items. Many of the popular items that are handmade for today are jewelry, cards, dolls, purses, crafts, gifts, sewing and quilting, and etc.
A question that many ask is at what point in technology should we consider that the item is no longer handmade, but machine made. Like with jewelry a program could be used to design the jewelry, and then a milling machine as it is called is used to produce it. Now, they could use hand graving, casting, and etc as some would see for handmade. Now, if a photo artist were to use one of millions of programs to edit would you still consider their work to be handmade? Sewing, and quilting has advanced from using the needles, and thimbles to machines. Keep in mind some of those machines are available with computer control. Many changes are advancing into the work load of a human to produce products.
There is also issues, and questions of items that are repurposed, upcycled, recycled, reused, and etc if those should also be considered handmade. It use to be easier to find a line to draw with this, but as we have seen with technology advancing where is that line at now?
I thought that items done by one person, or a small group were handmade. Generally done in small numbers, and done with love and care. With the mass productions of things today it is hard for the handmade artisan to stand out. Some have learned to adapt with modern age with products of our own creations. Craftsman, and artists do use some tools to bring their ideas to life, and some of them tools have come a long way. I also feel that people who sit in a factory location producing items are not handmade, but massively produced for a cheaper market too. I do feel that using some machines, and gadgets is fine as times change. I think that if you can produce a one of a kind item by using technology, and designs it is handmade. Now, if that same design uses technology to make multiple copies of the item then it is machine made. Technology can make some high quality pieces, but it can also be used to mass produce cheaper items also seen as garbage too.
I know it is a matter of perspective with handmade, but where do you feel the line should be drawn at?
Thanks so much for sharing your time with LilacsNDreams everyone! Take care, and see you again soon.
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