Saturday, January 1, 2011

January’s Merchandising Plans & Treasury Tips


Barbed Wire Fence in Winter by eyeful
Happy New Year Curation Nation teammies and faithful followers!  Here are the targeted merchandising points for the month of January - straight from Etsy’s Merchandising Desk. These specifics are what Etsy will be looking to showcase on the front page. It’s a great guideline to use to create items for your shop or for the vintage shops to be on the hunt for. When you curate Treasuries using these merchandising tips, remember to tag them with these words and themes as well.

January’s birthstone: garnet
Astrological signs: Capricorn is Dec. 22-Jan. 20. Aquarius is Jan. 21-Feb. 19.

COLORS: cozy neutrals, taupe, oatmeal, turquoise, aqua, saffron, deep red, metallics

FASHION: outerwear, winter shoes & boots, weather resistant materials, cozy fabrics, fingerless gloves, legwarmers, cowls, cozies, vintage boots, saddle shoes, oxfords

VACATION: exotic settings, travel gear, luggage, photography, foreign language, swimwear, cover-ups, formal dinner fashions

HOME: storage solutions, multifunctional furniture, quilts, throws, candles, DIY projects, wall décor

WEDDINGS & CELEBRATIONS: grand indoor affairs, snowy accents, long sleeves, thick fabrics, memorable favors

VALENTINE’S DAY: party décor, favors, DIY projects, lingerie, sweets, love notes, cards, flowers, jewelry, naught and nice, gag gifts, personalized items

COOKING: recipe books, culinary gadgets, storage solutions, to-do lists

NATURAL HISTORY & WOODLAND FOREST THEMES: birds, owls, squirrels, hedgehogs, chipmunks, bunnies, butterflies, feathers, nests, eggs, acorns, leaves, trees, branches, wood grain, natural colors

seasonality of the northern hemisphere = cold
seasonality of the southern hemisphere = summer
calendars
journals
thank you cards
monograms
initials
text
numbers
custom labels
stamps
fingerprints
family trees
teacups
kettles
pots
beards & mustaches - - How many of you just rolled your eyes? ;0)
feathers
arrows
diamonds
geometric shapes and patterns
silhouettes
lockets
secret hiding places
vintage letterpress blocks
skeleton keys
farmhouse references
vintage industrial décor
chalkboard & writable surfaces
vintage cameras
letterpress drawers
typewriters
fortune cookies
wishbones
fortune tellers
honey bees
gadgets
gadget cozies
docks and carriers
vintage brass & cast iron animals
cozy style
active wear
fresh starts
renewal
goal setting
organization
athletics

EVENTS IN JANUARY:
National Blood Donor Month
National Hobby Month
Hot Tea Month
Jan. 2: Berchtoldstag (Switzerland)
Jan. 6: Epiphany, Three Kings Day
Jan. 16: Golden Globes
Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 19: Edgar Allan Poe was born
Jan. 25: Foundation Day (Brazil)
Jan. 25: Robbie Burns Day (Scotland)
Jan. 26: Australia Day
Jan. 26: Republic Day (India)

Here’s the link to read the entire post:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/search/title/merchandising-desk/

3 comments:

  1. I did! I totally rolled my eyes! haha! They are pretty fun though!

    Happy 2011 everyone!!!

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  2. Thanks a bunch, and drop by me too when you have time.

    Happy New Year!

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