KML’s Corner has just become a member of Blog Catalog.

I have found it to be a successful move for my other two blogs, and I couldn’t wait to have this one listed also.

My first blog, Photography by KML was added in July of 2007.

Let’s Jump Together was added in May 2008.

I decided to keep this one separate from those for the time being as it is more for my business, and I want to see how it performs on its own rather than on the back of the other two.

It will be an interesting experiment!

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I just performed an experiment on Google.

I did a blog post on 9/5 that featured a set of Mikasa Bear and Bull Bottle stoppers.

This item has been listed in my store for many months as we have quite a few of them in our inventory.

I submit a feed to Google Base that includes all my store items, on the average of every 2-3 days.

Doing a search for these bottle stoppers pulls up my blog post from 9/5 on the first page.  Very impressive since it is a recent post.

What bothered me though, even when I put the title of the item and included my store name in the search - nothing at all came up for my website store.

All I can think of is that I must have something wrong somewhere with the keywords or titles or ?????

I have recently had my website redesigned, but that should not affect any of the items coming up in searches - the database has not changed.

I would think that Google having my items in their Froogle base would have some effect on the searches.

I guess not.

I will do some research to see what I can come up with.

If anyone has any ideas I would love to hear them!

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It is that time of the year again - the third quarter is drawing to a close, and the paper work from the summer has been piling up.

I am usually a couple months behind on my monthly book keeping tasks - but the summer just puts me into the mode of - it can wait until later - and later just never seems to arrive.

So instead of just a couple months, it has now doubled to four, almost five months behind.

Man - I really cannot stand the idea of getting it all organized, checked off, added, and input into the computer, but I know if I do not tackle it soon, then the holidays will be upon us.

And after the holidays comes the dreaded year end - and we all know that tax time comes on the heels of year end.

I had better get myself motivated and at least start organizing the paperwork - but wait, the warm fall day is calling yet again - and I cannot resist!

Help!!!!!!

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We have all heard about the thread count on bed sheets, but do we really know what it means?

The thread count refers to the number of threads running vertically and horizontally in a square inch of the sheet fabric.

This number can run anywhere between 80-700, with most sheets being between the 180-320 range.

Of course, the higher the thread count, the more expensive the sheet.

But before you decide to spend the high dollar on the high count, you also need to know the ply of the thread.

There are 1 ply and 2 ply threads that figure into the count.

One ply threads are as they state, one thread only, where the two ply are two threads twisted together to make one thread.

So when you are about to purchase a 600 thread count sheet, are you getting 600 single ply threads per square inch, or 300 2-ply threads per square inch.

If you are looking for the softest, lightest sheet, then the single ply threads will offer a finer, more delicate fabric.

The 2 ply threads offer a stronger, more durable, yet heavier sheet.

One other factor to consider when purchasing a sheet, is how the cotton that it is made of has been processed.

If the cotton has been carded and combed, then it will have a silky feeling as in the finest percale sheets.

If the cotton has a napped finish, then you will get the benefit of warmth, as in flannel sheets.

There are also processes for jersey and sateen sheets that affect the cotton and it’s feel and performance.

The best thing to do when purchasing a sheet is to actually feel the fabric. Will the rest of yourself be happy with the feel and weave of the sheet.

If they feel good, and look good with your decor, then that is all that matters in the end.

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A pretty piece of art glass in the shape of an apple is the perfect gift for a teacher.

This clear glass paperweight has little flecks of gold and several bubbles suspended in the center.

It measures 5 inches high and 12 inches around.

To see a larger picture, please visit this link and click on the photo to enlarge it.

Thanks for stopping by!

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