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Introduce yourself and your store.Hi, my name is Janice and I have a Homeware and Lifestyle store in Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland called HAYM. 

When I started Text From A Friend I thought it would be a small side project, that I would pack up some orders every other day, and it would make money while I slept. I had no idea that it would grow into the business that it is today. When I think about it I don't even know if I wanted it to become as full on as it is. I freelance as an art director/designer and have my own design clients so I probably thought it would only take an hour or so every other day. Oh. How. Wrong. I. Was. Being stocked by retailers all over the world couldn't have been further from my mind. Exhibiting at trade...

When was the last time you sent a letter to someone?  No. We’re not talking about a complaint letter. I should know as I’ve had to write my fair share of those recently. But that’s another story. We’re talking about a proper hand written, pen and paper letter. Posted to someone in the post for no other reason than to say hello, tell them you are thinking of them or sharing your news. Yeah, I can’t remember either. And I sell greetings cards for a living. So why not practice what I preach. Right? National Letter Writing Month April is National Letter Writing Month. Although started by the United States Postal Service it’s now adopted around the world.  Who needs...

Who are you/what do you do?I'm Lesley, a travel photographer and nostalgia junkie. I design quirky artwork with a vintage feel to it, to evoke memories of places and spark a little nostalgia or wanderlust in others.  

Who are you/what do you do?I'm Taz. I sell eco friendly packaging supplies for small and micro businesses as well as folded pieces of paper with a single crease and print on them (greetings cards) - also 100% recycled stickers and a few other bits and bobs!