Saturday, September 24, 2011

We're Pickers...We're Junkers...We're Treasure Hunters !!!



We're Pickers...


We're Junkers...


We're Treasure Hunters...


Roaming the Town...& the Country too !!!

Rummaging in attics

& basements too !!!


Mixing the "OLD"


with the "NEW"


After all...It's what we do

trying to make a buck or two.  ;)

xoxo
Kathleen Sforza
Lorraine Sforza Razzano

Town & Country Gifts
1213 Castleton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
718-447-8237

Websites:
Kathleen Rose's Collection
Lorraine's Favorite Finds

Blogs:
Lorraine's Favorite Finds
Accessories by Ashley Rae

Sunday, September 11, 2011

One Moment...8:46 am...9/11/2001



Watching the memorial today made me realize that in
"One Moment" life can change.

8:46 on 9/11/2011 was one of those moments.

I think I cried for over 4 1/2 hours & it is through tears that I wrote this blog.

I so remember that day. As I'm sure most everyone does.

A "Picture Perfect" morning

that by afternoon was cloaked in a "Veil of Sadness".

The sadness surrounding us was so surreal.

It was...

A day spent in suspense...

A week that quickly turned into months & then years spent weeping...

I remember...

As the days, weeks, & months went on....not a day went by when I did not hear a story of  "Tragedy" or "Miracle" that occurred that day.

People who worked there & then for some reason were delayed & were spared tragedy. To those who were not supposed to be there that day, but for some reason were & lost their lives.

On that tragic day...I learned that...

I have to remember that life should be lived in moments. I shouldn't spend all my moments worrying about the past & the future. Mistakes I made in the past cannot be changed. I can only learn from them. Worrying about the future does no good. So today, I am thankful for the life I have & I will be sure to give a hug & a kiss & tell someone that I love them.


For I am sure that all those who lost someone that day would give anything to have one more moment to hug & kiss & say those three special words "I LOVE YOU"...

Trying to Live in the "MOMENT",
Kathleen Sforza

Town & Country Gifts
1213 Castleton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
718-447-8237

Websites:
Kathleen Rose's Collection (an eBay Store)
Lorraine's Favorite Finds (an eBay Store)
Lorraine's Favorite Finds (an Etsy Shoppe)

Blogs:
Lorraine's Favorite Finds
Accessories by Ashley Rae

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Labor Day...My Store...My Labor of Love


Well...It is "Labor Day Weekend" & I am spending it at my store...


I'd love to say that everything is "Honky Dory", but truth be told...


Things are tough !!!


The economy "SUCKS"


Yeah, there I said it...


I "HATE" putting all that negativity into the atmosphere.


I've always been a firm believer in putting "The Secret" out there.


And now that it's out out there, I have some decisions to make...


FIRST let me tell you that...


Operating a brick and mortar store today is becoming an impossible task.


Expenses are high...Landlords think that there properties are "GOLD"...not to mention all the other EXPENSES.


When I look around, I see so many empty storefronts & it makes me "SAD".   :(


It makes neighborhoods look so depressed.


What are the solutions ???


I wish I knew...


I'm way "TIRED" of trying to think outside the box

AND

is closing in on me !!!


But, I am having a...


One that my sister, Lorraine, & I have been contemplating for awhile now...

Just the other day Lorraine received her "Top-rated seller" Certificate in the mail (I'll photograph hers tomorrow).




And

After much searching...(I received mine some time last year), I found mine buried under an avalanche of paperwork.


Lorraine's is hanging on the refrigerator...




so that her family will see that she actually "DOES WORK" & I am going to hang mine front & center at the store.

In additon to being "Top-rated sellers", Lorraine & I are also...



So, here comes the...

"IDEA"
(drum roll please...)

  On September 20th, 2011 (our store's 24th Anniversary), we will become an...




We will help YOU sell your "TREASURES".
Our expertise will help YOU get the best price for your items. 

 And here's our other 


"IDEA"


If you have lots & lots of  "TREASURES" to sell.  Lorraine & I will host a SALE for you in "Your Home".  As soon as we brainstorm together, we'll fill you in on
 "ALL THE DETAILS".


Feeling much better know that I have thought "Outside the Box" & now I am going to enjoy the rest of this BEAUTIFUL "Labor Day Weekend" with my 

 "Friends & Family"




Always Looking Forward & Never Looking Back,
Kathleen Sforza
Lorraine Sforza Razzano

and if all else fails...

we will have to turn to this...


;))))))))))

Town & Country Gifts
1213 Castleton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
718-447-8237

Websites:
Kathleen Rose's Collection (an eBay Store)
Lorraine's Favorite Finds (an eBay Store)

Blogs:
Lorraine's Favorite Finds
Accessories By Ashley Rae