tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.comments2023-06-25T04:18:20.252-04:00Hope and Grace PensHope and Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-4001769605526196322023-01-21T04:03:56.367-05:002023-01-21T04:03:56.367-05:00What a wonderful work you do and thanks for showin...What a wonderful work you do and thanks for showing the how to! <br />Britta from Switzerland.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-64479273962896956672015-05-05T10:53:18.566-04:002015-05-05T10:53:18.566-04:00Great points, ladies. Together you've hit the ...Great points, ladies. Together you've hit the nail on the head of my dilema. Not rushing into anything, though. Going to think this through.Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-79634936045495918542015-05-05T07:15:15.648-04:002015-05-05T07:15:15.648-04:00I like Hope & Grace Pens & Artisan Gifts.
...I like Hope & Grace Pens & Artisan Gifts.<br />Or just keep it Hope & Grace Pens. It's a brand more than a description if what you do. <br />I wouldn't take 'pens' out of the name. I think just adding gifts kind of cheapens it.<br />Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-26608154954781715492015-05-05T00:02:58.578-04:002015-05-05T00:02:58.578-04:00I vote to take the leap! I think it's such a ...I vote to take the leap! I think it's such a slight change, that customers wouldn't be too bothered with the difference, especially since it's so close to the original name. You could even consider Hope & Grace Pens & Gifts, if your main focus is still pens...however that might be too many "&"s ...<br /><br />Plus, changing/updating your name gives you a great opportunity to reintroduce you shop to past, present, and future customers with a relaunch of the new name.<br /><br />Whatever you decide GOOD LUCK!Guinivere Norringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898319308500964137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-63264411389260377962015-04-30T17:30:23.153-04:002015-04-30T17:30:23.153-04:00Exactly! There's just something about merging ...Exactly! There's just something about merging those two worlds that's so cool.Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-14311738555399507752015-04-30T00:05:05.155-04:002015-04-30T00:05:05.155-04:00I have friends that do sculptures from found wood...I have friends that do sculptures from found wood- fairy tale creatures and dryads. I love seeing nature's wood being used in a way to use them and see them in everyday lives. I like the merging of sleek modern glass with nature's 'spit in your eye' I'll go any which way I feel like attitude. You are one busy guy, Bryce! Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12034294803742654591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-24357428290322195162015-04-29T22:12:57.743-04:002015-04-29T22:12:57.743-04:00Thanks, Wendy!Thanks, Wendy!Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-73280738490824003592015-04-29T17:31:15.701-04:002015-04-29T17:31:15.701-04:00Love these finds! -Wendy WJoyDesigns :)Love these finds! -Wendy WJoyDesigns :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-1136073149682882952013-10-15T20:48:56.183-04:002013-10-15T20:48:56.183-04:00Thanks! I wish I could post the high-resolution ve...Thanks! I wish I could post the high-resolution version of this video. The grain on this piece is amazing, and it's all made from one piece, so you can put it together like a puzzle to see how the tree grew. It's a real beauty!Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-87266608386175798962013-10-15T12:41:08.168-04:002013-10-15T12:41:08.168-04:00Wow, Bryce, that is super cool! Not only easy to u...Wow, Bryce, that is super cool! Not only easy to use, but soooo pretty!Kiihelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272802925338664503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-10171102214762176292013-06-12T00:05:12.685-04:002013-06-12T00:05:12.685-04:00LOL! Loved it!LOL! Loved it!OffOnAWhimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10514468790639273929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-65365264814796171412013-05-20T21:23:29.236-04:002013-05-20T21:23:29.236-04:00Konichiwa, Sewmehawaii!
Thanks much and I'll b...Konichiwa, Sewmehawaii!<br />Thanks much and I'll be sure to put the iPad case online when it's done.<br />Thanks again,<br />BryceHope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-12835417765691287392013-05-20T14:55:59.868-04:002013-05-20T14:55:59.868-04:00Aloha, Bryce. It sounds like things are picking up...Aloha, Bryce. It sounds like things are picking up. It's nice to know people are still actually writing! I loved your post, especially enjoyed the book defacing. You couldn't have picked a better pair. Be sure and post pics of the iPad case. How creative!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-52831509885702300482013-02-25T17:10:09.381-05:002013-02-25T17:10:09.381-05:00Exactly!
Thanks, Kiihele!Exactly!<br />Thanks, Kiihele!Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-88478272261713502402013-02-22T13:22:34.282-05:002013-02-22T13:22:34.282-05:00I loved the post. And, the drawings just brought i...I loved the post. And, the drawings just brought it to life. I'm so thankful I don't live on base and tried to open a home business as I would never have had the patience to go through all this red tape. And we wonder why it costs $800 for a toilet seat! Kiihelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272802925338664503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-76032156313106429072013-01-26T03:01:51.046-05:002013-01-26T03:01:51.046-05:00Thank you, Swemehawaii! That's very kind of yo...Thank you, Swemehawaii! That's very kind of you to say! You know, you're right about pens being a great gift (yes, I know I'm biassed...). It's something you use every day. It's great to have one that's beautiful and works well. Thanks again!Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-76646801310844941702013-01-25T13:04:50.274-05:002013-01-25T13:04:50.274-05:00I have never seen a more beautiful pen in my life....I have never seen a more beautiful pen in my life. I remember when I was about 21 (several decades ago) my boss, for Christmas, gave me a Cross pen which was tucked into a baby blue, embossed, leather pen pouch. It was probably the nicest gift I had ever received. I would think receiving one of your pens would evoke those same feelings of having received something endearing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-65430393030457672572012-10-12T02:02:54.936-04:002012-10-12T02:02:54.936-04:00Steve, my wife and I each have a share of OCD trai...Steve, my wife and I each have a share of OCD traits. One of hers is the same as yours with sorting candy treats. I found this link particularly humorous: <br />http://urlybits.com/2010/03/there-can-be-only-one-mm/Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-57318795610567118782012-10-12T01:47:48.177-04:002012-10-12T01:47:48.177-04:00Last novel? That's something to aspire to, PJ....Last novel? That's something to aspire to, PJ. I'd like to use that phrase some day. BTW, I'm old-school too. I scribble on my manuscripts mercilessly!Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-4427448260379417592012-10-12T01:38:26.230-04:002012-10-12T01:38:26.230-04:00Wouldn't that be great? Wouldn't it be awe...Wouldn't that be great? Wouldn't it be awesome to strut into a client's office with a case of $1000 pens for him to choose from? To be referred by word of mouth because of the quality of my work. Ah, perchance to dream!Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-39214472935815215682012-09-25T08:58:29.532-04:002012-09-25T08:58:29.532-04:00Well, yours is an American story indeed...albeit o...Well, yours is an American story indeed...albeit one that is not yet fully written. I do not have a business or a hobby that has yet flourished into one, but I do have other friends who started in their mom's garage with a motorcycle baffle template and now have their own, two-stall, motorcycle shop and sell modified motorcycle baffles for several models as well as provide other services. Just recently they have started making their own old-school looking motorcycles and I think they will soon take OFF! It is a personal pleasure for me to see them grow. They are good guys and deserve to do well. I hope to also see you grow like they did.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355469548237102997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-79953455443094617212012-09-19T17:18:57.003-04:002012-09-19T17:18:57.003-04:00Fascinating! In my last novel I included a passage...Fascinating! In my last novel I included a passage on the wistful nostalgia for the quill on the eve of the invention of the fountain pen. I also love to get a pen out and scribble over my manuscript when in process - never quite managed the edit feature on Word!<br /><br />http://pjroyal.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156605759733149704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-35381945523344785892012-09-07T09:23:06.049-04:002012-09-07T09:23:06.049-04:00Hi Bryce, Yes, your tendency towards OCD IS most c...Hi Bryce, Yes, your tendency towards OCD IS most certainly your Achilles Heel; procrastination is a killer! I'm in the same business as you (making brilliant pens), though from my blog postings you would never know it... Why? because I'm still 'planning' to create an Etsy shop, still 'planning' a great sort out of everything, so I'll have enough room to work. Check out my fairly recent blog posting for my insight into this problem http://wp.me/p26M6T-22<br /><br />Cheers, SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-37019561599390327692012-08-22T23:58:08.716-04:002012-08-22T23:58:08.716-04:00Thanks, Lisa! Much appreciated. Help me spread the...Thanks, Lisa! Much appreciated. Help me spread the word, please!Hope and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130993384524714274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8547370592866013993.post-4837677042554030282012-08-22T23:27:29.897-04:002012-08-22T23:27:29.897-04:00Love your pens! They're great!Love your pens! They're great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481344598298150867noreply@blogger.com