As I mentioned at the beginning of the week, I’m spending every waking non-work moment getting ready to open an Etsy shop. I’ll be selling some handmade items both for the home and for pets. My products will vary, but they’ll all either provide
- Fun and fashionable reusable alternatives to more wasteful mainstream products
- Upcycled, and again fashionable, items for the home
I’m really torn on what name to choose, as once you set up your shop on Etsy you can not change the name. I initially wanted the name “Flourish,” as it was my idea was to create items that add a bit of a flourish to the home, but that’s taken – both on Etsy and online. I’m also trying to choose something that could eventually migrate to an independent online presence.
With that in mind, please take a moment to let me know what name stands out to you, and if it’s not one on my list – well by all means feel free to suggest another! And because I’m always a fan of bribery, I’ll sweeten the deal, too – if you come up with a new name, and I end up using it, I’ll give you a $25 credit in my Etsy shop when it opens!
Update/Change of plans: I want everyone who votes to have a shot at the $25 credit in my Etsy shop, so here’s the new plan:
If you choose one of the names I created, leave a comment below to let me know you voted. If you’d like to suggest a name, please do so in the comments section, so that I can see who suggests what. Then, after I choose my name, I’ll use Random.org to choose a winner.
I know it’s not the simplest process, but I’m new at this poll thingymagig.
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And PS: If you haven’t yet entered my rental-friendly decor giveaway, you’ve got until 8 pm EST today!
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I don’t know if my idea was brilliant or a hack.
I tried to think of a suggestion, but I couldn’t come up with anything, so I voted for “Flourish at Home.”
I voted for Flourish Pets and Home. So that people who are searching for pet items will find it.
I don’t think “Plain Jane Home” is a good idea. It doesn’t give the impression that your items are fashionable. (just my take on it anyway…).
Fleurish!
Voted Borrowed Abode Home I like how it links your blog and what you already do.
I voted for Borrowed Abode Home because the link to your blog is good for advertising your products.
Not sure why… but Flourish Pets + Home grabbed my attention the most <3 best of luck choosing girl!!!!
I voted for flourish pets & home too, because i agree that it might give you a broader audience. i was torn though, because i think maybe keeping it in the ‘borrowed abode’ theme might be good for branding, but then again, not all of your customers will be in borrowed abodes…
I had a write in vote as “Simply Jane”. Good luck with your new endeavor.
I like the Flourish Pets & Home option…I would have a hard time passing up a store name like that!
I voted for Plain Jane Home.
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