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Will iPad change the rules in eCommerce?

posted: 5 days ago by Jack Carpenter | No Comments ;

The iPad may change all the rules in digital marketing and shopping trends. (Photo used under Creative Commons License).

Even though some of the hype from Apple’s new iPad announcement has died down, I can’t help but think that the iPad is going shake things up as a serious game changer in digital media consumption and eCommerce. I recently watched a video about media publication Wired Magazine’s intent to exploit the platform, and it has me drooling with the opportunities for advertising and showcasing MountainMade products. Read All

MountainMade’s Stress Free Shipping and Handling

posted: 7 days ago by Rich Whetzel | No Comments ;

Are you worried about shipping those beautiful Blenko pieces or other wonderful handmade items from Mountainmade? I’m Rich Whetzel and I’m here to tell you a thing or two about how MountainMade’s shipping department safely ships your fine art.

Rich Whetzel knows how to take care of your artwork while it's en route to your home. First, he lovingly wraps it in bubble wrap, then he floats it in a bath of shipping peanuts. And with daily UPS shipments, your piece will be on your doorstep before you know it.

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MountainMade’s Top Five Wedding Presents for 2010

posted: 9 days ago by Carrie Nestor | No Comments ;

Spring is just around the corner. (Well maybe! We currently have 4 feet of snow and are expecting up to 24 more inches). The coming of Spring is a time for new beginnings, romance, and youthful love. What a wonderful time of the year to get married!

: MountainMade has you covered for Spring time wedding gifts. Here are my top 5 wedding gifts for 2010.

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Donna Lohr | MountainMade’s March 2010 Exhibition Artist

posted: 12 days ago by Heidi Haldeen | 1 Comment ;

Throughout the month of March, MountainMade will be featuring an exhibition by artist Donna Lohr. Donna works in a number of mediums including fabric/felting, paper crafting, pottery, and basketry. It’s amazing that she finds time to fit her artwork into her busy life as wife, mother, and kindergarten teacher, but we are certainly glad that she does.

Donna Lohr has a unique interpretation of her real life, expressing it here in unique animal art fabric pieces.

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Annie Simcoe | MountainMade Gallery February Exhibit

posted: 14 days ago by Heidi Haldeen | No Comments ;

It’s not too late to take in Annie Morris Simcoe’s exhibit. Her work will be on display in the MountainMade Gallery in Thomas, WV until March 1, 2010. We hope to retain a few pieces. You can come to the Gallery to view Annie’s work, and you can also purchase her pieces online at MountainMade.com. Read All