KMLS Corner

Spring is on the Way

KML — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:00:30 +0000

It has been just a glorious weekend weatherwise!

After last weekend, it seemed that spring would never get here, but with temps in the 50’s, this has been a great taste of what is to come.

March is quite fond of delivering a powerful nor’easter as years past can prove.

We will get through it though when it arrives, because spring is truly just around the corner, and the storms won’t keep us down!

Fleece Sheets

KML — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:20:35 +0000

Fleece bed sheets seem to be the newest thing on the market for winter bedwear.

We do not have any yet for our inventory, but I have seen them in the retail stores.

They look to be most soft, and I bet they feel like a dream to sleep in.

Flannel sheets are nice and warm, but these new fleece ones must be downright hot.

I think the thing that most concerns me about them is the washing of them.

They are so big and thick, that I don’t believe my regular top loading washing machine could handle the whole set in one wash.

And the package I looked at was a full sized set.

I bet my machine would have a heck of a time trying to wash just one of those king size ones.

We will keep our eyes on them to see how well they are accepted by consumers.

And if I can find them at a great deal, I may try a set just to see for myself.

Would love to hear if anyone has used them!

Spam Galore

KML — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:32:46 +0000

There seems to have been a splurge in the spam department lately.

Big long comments with links to junk websites are filling the spam box right up.

Glad the spam blocker catches most of them so they don’t get posted.

I used to quickly scan through them as it does put a real comment in there once in a while.

I still give a quick run down, but not to the extent I used to.

I am wondering if others are seeing this kind of increase in spam.

Must be the season for it or something.

Happy Valentines Day

KML — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:24:00 +0000

A quick post to wish all my readers and customers a Happy Valentines Day.

Love makes the world go round!

Tall Ship Collectible Keychain

KML — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:36:31 +0000

This little collectible dates back to the year 2000.

It commemorates the Maine OpSail Millennium Celebration of the Tall Ship named the Libertad.

The Libertad is a sailing vessel that is used to train cadets and sailors on the high seas.

This tall ship makes Argentina its home.

It is featured under full sail on this collectible keychain.

A little piece of history when it visited Maine in the year 2000.

Changes Again

KML — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:07:41 +0000

It seems that Ebay is at it again - more changes for the sellers.

One big thing - no more store inventory - they all become fixed price items now.

But you can still call yourself a store, and they will hit you with double the cost for you to do so.

Either double the cost of having a store, or double the cost of the fixed priced listings if you don’t.

Pick your poison.

Not really sure how they come up with these ideas, but I wouldn’t mind getting paid what they do for doing it.

I think Ebay tends to forget who pays their bills - the sellers.

Sad thing is - they know the small businesses are tied in and cannot just up and go.

Organizing the Bookwork

KML — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:42:04 +0000

It comes around each year at this time.

The organizing of the bookwork for the previous year - and the start of the tax figuring.

Most of the paperwork is kept up to date as the year goes along, and if I was really on top of things, all the computer input would be done already too.

But for some reason, I prefer to do all the inputting at once. All the general ledger numbers stay fresh in my mind and the keying in of all the info gets done in record time.

Hopefully it will all go quickly and smoothly.

If it is all done in three weeks time, I will consider myself quite lucky indeed!

Adgitize Issues

KML — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:04:54 +0000

I have been using a service that displays ads across a network of blogs that is called Adgitize.

For many months it has been a steady service that has provided a nice monthly income.

The person who runs it is very attentive to the site and personally resolves any problems with any members.

The techincal side has been excellent with very few problems or glitches.

For the past two days the site has been down, and that includes the forums and boards for contacting anyone with this service.

I run the ads at the bottom of the blog’s sidebar, and they are showing up as an error box.

I will continue to monitor the service, and if it does not clear up shortly, I will remove the ads.

If you are aware of any problems with the service, please leave a comment so I can spread the word also.

Thanks!

Thanks for the Link Love!

KML — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:01:29 +0000

I would like to give a big thank you to FishHawk over at As the Cracker Crumbles.

This is the second time that I have been mentioned by this kind blogger, and I am most appreciative.

The list also includes some great blogs that I visit on a regular basis, and it is certainly worth a visit to check them out too.

So if you get a chance, stop by As the Cracker Crumbles - you will be glad you did!

Low Carb Cookbook

KML — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:55:29 +0000

We have the perfect item to help in keeping one of those New Year’s resolutions.

A low carb cookbook with recipes that help you lose weight.

It contains over 55 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even desserts.

It is a hardcover book that is still sealed in the shrink wrap.

And the best part, it is only $3.99.

Prices are Falling

KML — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:27:52 +0000

At the risk of sounding like Walmart, the Prices are beginning to fall in our ebay store.

Just wanted to make a quick post to let our customers know that we are dropping many of our fixed prices on our ebay listings.

We mark down regualrly on our website, but not usually on ebay as they charge so much to list and sell on their site.

It is just time to move out some of the inventory.

We have new things that we want to focus on, so the Prices are Falling on the ones we have had for a while.

We are always open to negotiations too - don’t be shy!

You can find the ebay store items here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Unique CVA Knife

KML — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:02:52 +0000

We have a very unique item in our Collectibles inventory.

It is a CVA knife that is made in Italy.

It has a brass hilt and a super sharp polished blade.

The handle is custom designed with an antler of a deer.

There is a leather sheath that is stitched with rawhide lacing.

A great find and offered at a great deal!

Back to Business

KML — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:59:57 +0000

Another holiday season is behind us and a good time was had by all in our household.

We enjoyed our grandson’s first Christmas, which wasn’t much fun for him since he was only a few days old, but next year will be quite exciting, I’m sure. Couldn’t ask for a more perfect gift!

The few days we took off during this time was much needed, and we are all charged up to begin another year.

Thanks for stopping by, and as always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to drop us a note.

Happy New Year!

KML — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:41:07 +0000

As we close another year, I want to take a minute to thank my readers and customers who have purchased from us over the past year.

Buying online has become the normal now for most families, but there are still doubts about many of the small business owners online.

Our customers can rest assured they they are receiving quality merchandise and in a timely manner.

We respect their info and do not spam or promote spam in any way.

We are honest sellers and treat our customers as we want to be treated.

So here’s to 2010 and another great year of supplying our customers with quality service and goods.

Happy 2010!!

Happy Holidays!

KML — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:25:33 +0000

There are many last minute preparations for the holidays ahead, so I just wanted to take a minute to wish all my customers a Happy Holiday Season!

I appreciate your business and send you a big thank you for shopping here in our little corner of the world wide web.

Take care and enjoy all the season has to offer!

The Countdown is on

KML — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:40:22 +0000

Only one week left till Christmas.

There is still time for those last minute gifts.

UPS delivers right up through Christmas Eve for those important packages.

If you need to ship by USPS instead, please drop me a line - we can work out the details, especially for international orders.

A big Thank You to all my customers for their business during this holiday season - it has been most appreciated!

Make Mine Flannel

KML — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:52:04 +0000

After the temps during the last couple of nights, I am awfully glad to put flannel sheets on the bed.

It has been painful getting in those cold, smooth sheets that we so love in the summer.

The warmth of the flannel feels so good on these chilly nights.

We don’t have a lot left, but there are a few sets still available in our store, and in our ebay store too.

If you have never tried them, you are missing a treat.

Thanks for stopping by!

Holiday Preparations

KML — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:41:38 +0000

It has started this year as it does every year around this time.

The rush to make everything just so for the holidays.

So far, so good.

Business has not been tremendous, but it has been steady.

And with this economy, that is a good thing.

Hope you are all doing well with your holiday preparations.

We will be shipping every weekday right through the holidays - we want you to receive your items on time too!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Thanksgiving

KML — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:22 +0000

We have a busy week ahead, and I just wanted to take a minute to wish my customers a Happy Thanksgiving.

Hope you are all safe in your travels.

Enjoy the time with your family and friends.

And most importantly - remember to be thankful for all the blessings in your life.

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends!

Posting to Ebay for Big Weekend

KML — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:13:38 +0000

The day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Black Friday, is fast approaching.

Sales has been steady online in the past on this day, and we are hoping that this year is no exception

There is a new term that I heard about for the first time last year, and it is called, Cyber Monday.

That is the Monday after Thanksgiving, when everyone goes back to work and finds the good deals online.

We have been busy listing more in our Ebay store in anticipation of these days.

The good deals are out there, and we will be spending time doing our shopping online too.

We are all looking for the best deal for our money - both the merchants and the buyers!

Here’s to good deals for all!

Soccer Ball Bottle Stopper

KML — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:59:21 +0000

Made by Villeroy and Boch, this unique bottle stopper is in the shape of a soccer ball.

It has clear and frosted crystal panels that represent the white and black panels on a soccer ball.

It is made of lead crystal and it has a rubberized band to ensure an air-tight fit.

Brand new in the box, it would make a great gift for one who loves soccer and wine!

An Uncommon Cookbook

KML — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:40:00 +0000

What a unique find this little cook book was.

It is titled: The Uncommon Cookbook.

It is edited and illustrated by Phyllis Coggins and it is sponsored by the NOAA Office of Sea Grant and the Department of Commerce.

It has some very unique and different recipes that use octopus, mussells, squid, sea urchin, fish and eel.

It uses seafood that is found off the coast of Maine.

An unusual item that would make a great gift for the cook who has everything.

Clicking on the image will bring you to the listing to view a larger image.

Shorter Days

KML — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:09:19 +0000

Turning the clocks back in the fall really signals the beginning of winter here in New England.

With the sun setting at 4:30, the days seem so much shorter.

The leaves have all dropped from the trees and covered the floor of the forest with their vibrant beauty.

Won’t be long until they all turn to brown, but for the next few days they are a beautiful sight.

We like to spend a couple hours in the woods this time of year just sitting and listening and observing.

As winter begins to close in, all of nature’s little creatures are quite busy - and it is a joy to watch them.

Off for today’s walk before the night moves in.

Wedgwood Jasper Plate 2000

KML — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:13:24 +0000

The classic blue and white pattern and design are what make this Wedgwood Jasperware so collectible.

This plate is from the year 2000, and it features Hebe and Eagle.

Hebe, the Goddess of Youth, is in the center and she is framed by a six-sided floral border.

This plate has scalloped edges and it measures 7 1/2 inches across.

A most beautiful collector plate that is a must for any Wedgwood Collector!

Avon Albee Award Wine Glasses

KML — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:54:40 +0000

I am turning to my readers for some help with this post.

We picked up some vintage Avon items this past weekend, and included in the box were some of these wine glasses.

I believe they are an Albee Award item that was given to select top sellers back in the early 1970’s.

I have searched the internet, ebay, and various other auction and collectible sites, and I am not finding anything at all about them.

I want to get my facts straight before I post anything online for sale - I don’t want to mislead anyone.

If anyone has any info or is familiar with these etched glasses, I would be most appreciative if you would contact me.

Clicking on the photo will bring you to a larger sized one that shows much more detail.

I thank you very much!!