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Saturday 4 February 2012

Our first new order of jewellery was received yesterday from Eve Shaw, Edinburgh and they are stunning!  Perfect Valentine's Gift :-) See an example of the range at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Many-Thanks/117154998381077 and when you are there please like our Many Thanks page and you will be kept up-to-date with our news. You can also comment on our page which would be lovely to hear from you.

We are now back to our normal working hours at Many Thanks, Mauchline and will be working on updating our website with all our new orders.  Mary is also back from her Cruise tomorrow and will no doubt have lots of stories to tell.  We have missed her X

Thursday 5 January 2012

 Happy New Year Everyone :-) Many Thanks had a busy December 2011 and a very enjoyable Christmas Eve where Mary and Carol were entertained by our wonderful late shoppers!

During the month of January 2012 Many Thanks in Mauchline will be open Fridays and Saturdays only.  We will resume normal opening hours on 1 February 2012.  In the shop we have a buy 2 get the 3rd free offer on during January (cheapest item free).  I will now set up the same offer on our website.  Happy Shopping!  If there is a specific product you are looking for and you cannot find it on our website then please send me an email on carol@thanks-again.co.uk and if we have it, I will add it to our website.

In a few weeks time I will be attending the Trade Fair at SECC in Glasgow where I will no doubt find a few new suppliers to enhance our excellent Scottish Gift stock.  I look forward to pointing it out when you visit Many Thanks in Mauchline and will have all stock added to our website as soon as practically possible!

Once again, wishing all our customers a very happy 2012 X

 

 

Tuesday 29 November 2011

After a very busy month, I have finally finished my 2010/11 Accounts and boy does it feel good!  Must get more organised with this and give my head a break.

We had a very successful three days at the Strathaven Hotel Ladies Lunches and it was a pleasure to work with Sheila and her staff at this event.  I met lots of lovely people and managed to chat non-stop.  This event was great for advertising the range of products available at Many Thanks in Mauchline, Ayrshire.

I also did a talk about 'Carol Speir' and 'Many Thanks' at Troon Opportunity In Retirement and I felt it went well and had lots of questions to answer at the end which makes it so much more enjoyable.

Irene Walker, a fabulous Artist based in Ayr held a Christmas Fair at her beautiful home in aid of Children In Need.  It was a very enjoyable night.

Over this last month one of the most popular products was Glass Dishes made by Carrie Paxton.  I have added a few to the website, however need to get photographs of the larger Christmas Robin Dish and the gorgeous large Poppy Dishes.

On Thursday, I will be talking at Perceton Rural and will have an array of products for everyone to see.

Many Thanks in Mauchline has a wonderful selection of Christmas Gifts in stock and I would be delighted to see you there.

 

 

Monday 24 October 2011

Our second newsletter from Many Thanks was sent out today advising that our Christmas Open Night will be on Tuesday, 1 November 2011 from 6pm-9pm and also that all UK orders over £75.00 will be delivered free of charge until 30 November 2011.  If you would like to be added to our mailing list then please email Carol at enquiries@thanks-again.co.uk noting your email address and name please.

Many Thanks will also be attending Strathaven Hotel's Ladies Lunches on Sunday, 6, Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 November 2011 where we will have a wonderful array of ideas for Christmas Gifts.  Looking forward to a busy week!

Today, Many Thanks sold out of Elaine Johnston 'Coorie-In' cards, however we have placed an order and they will be delivered by the end of October.  I do think that our wonderful Original Painting of 'Coorie-In' hanging on Many Thanks' wall has been a contributory factor to these sales!

 

 

Wednesday 19 October 2011

We have a new Artist from Sorn, Ayrshire now stocking Many Thanks. Her name is Elaine Johnston and her work includes Highland Cows, Dairy Cattle and Horses.  We have cards, prints and original paintings in our shop at Mauchline and are delighted with the reaction from our customers already.

We have received our new Outer Hebrides Soap Shack Handmade Natural Soap which is available in 6 different fragrances from Lavender to Lemongrass & Patchouli.  Now online.  I will add the Lip Balm, Bubble Bath and Hand Lotion during the next few days.

New deliveries into Many Thanks at Mauchline include DeKassa Candles, Embroidered Original Cards, Charles Buyers Quaich and Heathergem Jewellery.  They will all soon be added to our website.

Many Thanks in Mauchline are having a Christmas Open Night on Tuesday, 1 November 2011 from 6pm - 9pm.  Come and join us for a glass of wine.  This would be an ideal opportunity to start your Christmas Shopping.  Everyone welcome.

 

 

Friday 7 October 2011

Within the last three weeks Robert and I have had our 40th Birthday Party and we enjoyed it very much. 

Mary and I attended the Trade Fair at SECC and have found new suppliers for Many Thanks, these include products such as glass tea lights and dishes, cards, jewellery, soap and a few more.  All made in Scotland!

During this last week we have had deliveries of the new Scott Inness Highland Cow and Westie Tea Towels and Drinks Mats which have now been added to our website.  We have also had the Robert Burns Tea Towel delivered from Sprint Design which is also now available online.

Today, I had a private viewing of Irene Walker Paintings.  Irene is based in Ayr and her Prints have sold really well for Many Thanks in the past.  We have now arranged for a new supply of prints to be delivered in November.  Once received I will add them to our website as they include views of Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran.  Irene is hosting a Christmas Fair on Wednesday, 23 November 2011 where Many Thanks will be attending.  If interested please contact me for more details.

 

 

Wednesday 14 September 2011

This week I have added Looking Glass Vases and Tea Light Holders (one of our best sellers, by far), Harris Tweed Hangings and Bags, Mogwaii Tweedies, Seaholly Hand Painted Tiles, My Baboo Sheep, Snapdragon Lavender Cushions, All Fired Up Thistle Candle Holder, Vintage Tote Bags to name but a few.  Mary (My Mum) is taking some photographs today so look out for her Elspeth Gardner Tiles which will be added on Saturday!  On Saturday night was my nephew, Craig's 21st which was a very enjoyable night.

Last night was my first meeting at Ayrshire's Rural Business Women Group where lots of 'Many Thanks' leaflets were issued...If you are a Rural Business Woman in Ayrshire and would like to join then please email me at enquiries@thanks-again.co.uk

 

 

Friday 2 September 2011

I was delighted with this comment from a customer, so thought I would share it with you.  'We are so happy that we detoured from Ayr to visit you - yours was the best shop we visited on our trip north of the border :-)' Kate Mitchell.

 

 

Thursday 1 September 2011

New items on this week are Scottish 'Myths and Legends' and 'Wit and Wisdom' tea towels, 'Blether', 'Crabbit' and 'If it's broon, it's cooked, if it's black, it's buggert!' Aprons - apologies if this offends anybody.  These tea towels have proven popular this week already. Miniature Curling Stones still remain a favourite product and one has even been sent to New Zealand this week.

I will be attending a Scottish Gifts Show in a few weeks time to order some new products to add to our current range.  If there is an item you are looking for then please email me and will do my utmost to find it for you.

Our 40th birthday invitiations are on their way and we are looking forward to a very enjoyable night.

Many Thanks remains to be a perfect shop to visit when looking for wedding gifts, treat for the home, 30th Anniversary presents, leaving gifts, gift vouchers for a ruby wedding and cards for all occasions and that was just today.  Every day is different and that is why I love Many Thanks.  Thank you for your custom, it is much appreciated.

 

 

 

Thursday 25 August 2011

Since my last blog, our children have gone back to school and have already settled into Second Year at the Academy, Primary 6 and Nursery - so all good on the School front!

I have been busy adding Scottish Quaichs, Wall Hangings, Metal Candle Holders, Harris Tweed Corsages, Cards and many more items.  Again if there is something you are looking for please email me and I will advise whether we have any in stock or indeed if I can acquire it for you. 

The next big events, on a personal note, is that Robert and I will be 40 in September 2011 - cannot quite believe that we will be 40, however I am sure that it won't be painful!

Our best sellers online remain to be our Miniature Curling Stones.  At Many Thanks in Mauchline we have had a few brides in buying Bridesmaids, Best Man and Usher Presents and our range of Kilt Belt Buckles, Pewter Pocket Watches, Pewter Cuff Links and Ruth Ruthven Necklaces have been the favourite items of the month.

I will be working in the shop tomorrow and Saturday where I will again be snap happy with my camera so keep on checking for new items added. :-)

 

 

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Our latest addition to our 'Many Thanks' Advertising Campaign is our newly resprayed Golf Convertible with Decals made by my wonderful nephew, Conner McInnes from Alberta, Canada :-)  Please click on the link below to see a photograph on our Facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Many-Thanks/117154998381077

This week has been another busy week adding products to our website.  You can now see My Baboo Sheep Tea Cosy, Elspeth Gardner Hand Painted Tiles, Marianne Finlayson Pottery, Margaret MacDonald Ceramic Vase, Clock and Bowls, Farraline Robert Burns Check Teddy, Campbeltown Pottery Christening Bowls and another few ranges.

 

 

Monday 1 August 2011

The latest Scottish Gifts to be added to our website are Scottish Dialect Mugs and Coasters with words such as crabbit, eejit, fitba, skiver, glaikit and more.

I have added three ranges of products in Artwork category which are Fiona Matheson Prints, Janis Mennie Prints and Kevin Beck Photography. A range of Robert Burns products such as mugs, bookmarks and magnetic shoppers.

Our Kays of Scotland Miniature Curling Stones are now on and proving already to be very popular. These are available in Blue Hone or Common Green Ailsa Craig Granite, with either silver or gold tops and a selection of three sizes.

A variety of different cards have also been added, however this category is taking time to finalise so if there is a specific card you are looking for please email me and I will see if we have it in stock.

Keep checking our website to see all the additions and again email enquiries@thanks-again.co.uk with any questions.

 

 

Thursday 26th May 2011

I am delighted to bring our new website to you. We are busy uploading photographs of our stock on a daily basis to give you a wonderful selection of Scottish Gifts to purchase.

 

 

Thursday 23 June 2011

We are LIVE!!!  Well the jewellery part is and we will continue over the next few months to add all other categories and maybe have a holiday in between :-) Have a look at our online shop and please and let me know your thoughts!  Happy Shopping!