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DemiStyle Boutique:Every Fabulous Has a Story

January 2014 Online Magazine

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 DemiStyle Boutique: Every Fabulous Has a Story.

16Interview: Get Lit, Hand Crafted Bottle Lights.

20Think Locally: Opportunities for creative artists.

22Lamaj DeAmor Boutique: Fashionable, Fabu-lous, and Frugal.

28DemiStyle Boutique: behind the scenes video.

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Performing Artists Magazine January 2014

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Photography by: Jovan JulienHair by: The HairaddictionMakeup by: Samantha ReeseShoes: Lemme C BoutiqueClothing: Lamaj DeAmor BoutiqueHandbags & Accessories: DemiStyle BoutiqueModel: LOVILLA SANTIAGO Model: Kenyatta Manning


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NIYAH: Black & Grey ankle boot with platform heel. Sizes 7-10. $35.00. Available at Lemme C Boutique

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DemiStyle Boutique has recently launched our private label of DemiStyle Handbags! Our

collection consists of mock designs from famous designers and Artisans.

All handbags are top quality, Luxury,

Chic and 100% Italian

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Juliette leather bag. Available at DemiStyle Boutique


Inspired Paparazzi Hoop Ear-rings.Silver Hoop Earrings w/Black Clusters and Ron-delles. Color: Black. Apprx Measurements: 4in x 3.5in. $10.00

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Stephano Handbag. Availa-ble at DemiStyle Boutique

Bridget: Black bootswith platform heel and

gold trip. $69.00.


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If you think these

are fun.... imagine the fun we had drinkin’

‘em!Patti White

770-880-1912

Debbie Bocklage404-423-0587

Get LitHand-crafted wine lights

Interview:Get Lit Hand

Crafted Bottle Lights


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How did you two meet and how long have you been friends?

We met when Debbie was Patti’s daughter’s 4th grade teacher 7-1/2 years ago. We both worked at the same school at the time and we often bribed children with chocolates (BTW....that REALLY works wonders, and if you have a little extra, it keeps the teachers happy too!). After a few months, we realized we had a LOT in common (besides chocolate and wine). We both grew up in the St. Louis, Missouri area, we found out we lived in the same neighborhood and we both have a “sick” sense of humor. We just really connected and became fast good friends! Over the 7 -1/2 years we still enjoy running a small business, shopping, having a glass of wine, and laughing together.

How did you two come up with the idea for GET LIT?

Several years ago, while living in St. Louis, Debbie saw and bought a bottle light, (as she likes anything that sparkles, glitters, and lights up!). She showed the bottle light to Patti and said, “Hey isn’t this really cool? Don’t you think we could do this?” That’s all it took!! Patti (the mad scientist wanting to find a use for all the “empties” in her trash), began testing paints on bottles and trying to find methods to drill a bottle without breaking the bottle. After a series of accidents and effectively learning how to pick glass shards out of her “chief driller’s” hair, the process was perfected! And here we are, continuing to try to improve our product and having a great time doing what we love to do.

In the beginning, what was the hardest obstacle to overcome (in terms of being an artist with a company, versus a hobby)?

Learning that you can’t please everyone and learning how to balance the demands of our little “hobby” with our other full time jobs! Questions such as: How do we price our products? Where should we market them? What venues give us the greatest return on investment? What competition is out there? All of these questions were spinning in our heads. Over the years, we have learned that we just can’t please everyone! The first year was our most difficult because we accepted custom orders after Thanksgiving and literally set our holiday season off on a stressed note! Each of our hand painted creations takes about 2 weeks to complete. When you want to be “everything to everyone” you have to make sacrifices...and we sacrificed ourselves the first year. Our advice would be to stay true to yourself and set bounds. The moment that your “hobby” gets more in control of you then you of it...it is time to back off and have a little serenity (or glass of wine).

How do you handle running a company and having a life outside of work?

We both absolutely enjoy running our little business but it can certainly be a challenge to juggle our busy lives. Our advice: Set attainable goals and limits! Set inventory goals, personal goals, and business goals. THEN...set time limits, deadline limits, and set aside time for yourself. Fortunately, we are blessed with very supportive families and friends and of course we are good at talking each other “off the ledge” when necessary!(hubby) was thrilled.

Instead of throwing away their empty wine bottle Patti White and Debbie Bocklage get creative. The two ladies design hand crafted stained glass wine bottle lights.

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Do you have any marketing advice for new artists?

GET SOCIAL! Don’t be modest (that part is hard) and surround yourself with people who know you and are proud of you! You often learn so much about your “work” from those that love you. Get out of your comfort zone. Pursue any lead that your are given. Try out any venue (that you can afford) and put yourself out there. Think about your next step and how you want to get there! Then JUMP! Yes, Jump off that ledge and let it take root! Oftentimes, the hardest step is the first one.

Search engine advice or Networking tips?

We started out with baby steps only marketing directly through word of mouth. After that we moved onto Facebook which we have found to be a fantastic inexpensive marketing tool! With experience and a growing portfolio of ideas and product offerings, we were able to build and develop our OWN website

www.getlitbottlelights.com and a blog.

We remain small and simple in our marketing. We have been encouraged to sell our “wares” on Etsy and other online craft venues. Herein lies the “set limits and goals”. The size of our company is manageable at this point and we recently decided to pursue our business license. We NEVER want to disappoint ourselves, our customers or our families.

“Word of Mouth” marketing has taken us to retail vendors in Philly, and all across the country with specialty orders. You would be surprised how much talking goes on!

Does GET LIT accept custom orders?

Yes, we do accept custom orders. Oftentimes our greatest product offerings come from special requests! SO...We always welcome them! EXCEPT

when someone wants you to paint a unicorn eating a rainbow and pooping butterflies....you have to set LIMITS! True story! :-)

The company is based in Duluth, Georgia…can someone from the UK or Canada place an order?

Absolutely! Of course we do have shipping charges unless they want to fly us up to deliver them in person! They havegood wine up there too....right?

Does GET LIT have special promotions throughout the year?

No. Not really. Thankfully we have been fairly consistent on our business throughout the year and have not had to offer them. PLUS...our “suppliers”work all year round for US! Gotta love them!

Does GET LIT offer gift cards?

Not yet....GREAT IDEA!

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How can people purchase a hand crafted bottle?

We have a website for people to view some of our work and get some ideas of bottle light possibilities. The website does NOT accept orders directly, because we love to speak with our customers and customize their creation. Therefore, all of our order/ideas come to us via email or phone.

Does GET LIT make bottle lights for kids or teens?

Fat kids, skinny kids, kids that climb on rocks. Tough kids, Sissy kids, even kids with chicken pox! YES! We make bottle lights for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes.

Five years from now, where do you see GET LIT (in terms of business growth)?


On a beach. Reading a magazine with our faces on the cover....hey wait....that is happening now! With a glass of wine. Watching the sunset over our villa thinking of our next endeavor (or glass of wine). Ok....back to reality.

We are sooooo excited about our future. Every year we have tried to keep our business fresh by offering new products. Where will our business be around the country? What new ideas will we be offering? That, is the exciting part! We can’t wait to be part of the journey!

What inspires you?

SERIOUSLY....EVERYTHING! We are inspired by a glass of wine, family, friends, a glass of wine, zany customers, coloring books, a glass of wine, backpacks, animals, a glass of wine...you name it! Oh and did we mention a glass of wine! We have had some really crazy requests,

but of course, we are ALL a little crazy sometimes, so that makes our jobs FUN!!!

How can people receive updates about what’s going on with GET LIT?

We have a website at www.getlitbottlelights.com, we have a blog, AND please friend us on Facebook! We always love to have new friends!

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THINKLOCALLYNORTH CAROLINA DANCE THEATRE: NATIONAL AUDITION TOUR 2014

For more details visit the North Carolina Dance Theatre website.

http://www.ncdance.org/AuditionsIntensive.asp Sunday, January 5 Ages 11-14 from 11:00am-12:30pm Ages 15-22 from 1:00pm-2:30pm North Carolina Dance Theatre 701 N. Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC 28202 Sunday, January 19 Ages 11-14 from 2:00pm-3:30pm Ages 15-21 from 3:30pm-5:00pm Carolina Ballet Theatre 872 Woodruff Road Greenville, SC 29607

Sunday, January 26Ages 11-14 from 11:00am-12:30pm Ages 15-22 from 12:30pm-2:00pm Atlanta Ballet 1695 Marietta Boulevard, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Saturday, February 2Ages 11-14 from 3:00-4:30pm Ages 15-21 from 4:30-6:00pmNew World School of the Arts 25 Northeast 2nd StreetMiami, FL 33132.

Sunday, February 9 Ages 11-14 from 11:00am-12:30pm Ages 15-22 from 1:00pm-2:30pm North Carolina Dance Theatre 701 N. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202336-292-2800

Saturday, January 25 Ages 11-14 from 3:00pm-4:30pm Ages 15-22 from 4:30pm-6:00pm Ballet Memphis 7950 Trinity Road Cordova, TN 38018

Saturday, February 1 Ages 11-14 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm Ages 15-22 from 3:30pm – 5:00pm UNC Greensboro The School of Health and Hu-man Performance 1408 Walker Avenue Greensboro, NC 27403

Sunday, February 16 Ages 11-14 from 1:00pm-2:30pm Ages 15-22 from 2:30pm-4:00pm The Raleigh School of Ballet 3921 Beryl Road Raleigh, NC 27607


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Adam Literary Adam Literary accepts submissions from writers. Authors and graphic designers who target the kid’s gen-re are welcome to apply. Experi-enced and beginning artists can send their material through the company’s online process.

Please check the agency’s rules for submission before applying.

Do Not send in any material via regular mail. Online submissions only.http://www.adamsliterary.com/

The Knight Agency: Submission Accepted for new and experienced writers. Online Submissions Only.

Expected feedback for query is up to 3 weeks.Agency locations in California, Geor-gia, North Carolina and Florida.

The company has specific guidelines for sending in material. For full de-tails visit The Knight Agency website.

http://knightagency.net/

Hallmark Hallmark is a well-known greeting card company in located in America. The com-pany has created an ongoing contest for creative people. Individuals can suggest a creative idea, and artists can submit their work according to the selected concept.

The winner gets to have his or her card sold online, and there’s a chance to have the card sold in stores. The winner also receives prize money.For more details visit the Hallmark con-test website today.

http://www.hallmarkcontests.com/

Kim Dawson Agency The Kim Dawson Agency offers open call and online submission opportunities to models. The company welcomes pictures for the following:

- Big & Tall Men - Women -Boys & Girls- Plus Size Women - Infants

Open calls take place at the agency’s office. For more details on the process visit the company’s website and click on the FAQ button.

**Kim Dawson also represents stylists and makeup artists

Kim Dawson Agency1645 North Stemmons Freeway Suite BDallas, Texas 75207

http://www.kimdawsonagency.com/models_faqs

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LAMAJDEAMORBOUTIQUEFashionable, Fabulous & Frugal


Photography by: Jovan JulienHair by: The HairaddictionMakeup by: Samantha ReeseShoes: Lemme C Boutique

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LAMAJDEAMORBOUTIQUEFashionable, Fabulous & Frugal


Clothing: Lamaj DeAmor Boutique

Handbags & Accessories: DemiStyle Boutique

Model: LOVILLA SANTIAGO Model: Kenyatta Manning

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Leopard platform bottom heels. Gold accents on an-kle snaps and length of the heels.

Available at Lemme C Boutique


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KHADIJA: White & Black stripe high heels with platform bottom.

Yellow heel gives the appearance of extra height. $35.00.

Available at Lemme C Boutique:


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