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Jimmy Sturo asked:




Display cases lend a neat and inviting look to a bakery. They highlight all of the tasty treats that a bakery offers. Bakery display cases are made of welded steel, aluminum or other metal frames. The metal body is usually melded with glass and acrylic. The cases are transparent and may be lightly shaded to allow a customer a clear view of all the delicious pies, cookies, cupcakes, etc.

Most pastry display cases are custom made to order, because different shops sell different bakery products and have different needs. A number of cases have special top shelf lights that help highlight the best items delectable items in the bakery. Some bakery owners add small, mountable wall cases if their floor space is limited. Larger items like cakes and breads fit nicely into these wall mountings.

In order to increase the impact of bakery display cases, they are connected with light fittings. This could include vertical front lights and interior lights that are available with safety shields. A number of these cases are fitted with brown bulbs. This provides a warm and golden tint to bakery products and is commonly used in a large number of bakeries.

Depending upon requirements, people may opt for refrigerated or non-refrigerated bakery display cases. A number of these cases are available with matching trays to display products. Some cases are designed with built-in tissue dispensers. These cases have sliding or hinge doors that are airtight and prevent moisture from collecting and helps maintain temperatures. This is an absolute necessity to retain freshness of bakery products.

Jane Worthington asked:




Fine dining ware is very expensive and replacing it is never fun! That is why you need a china hutch to display it safely and to the best advantage. A buffet hutch is a great way to protect your delicate dishes while putting it out there for others to view. Hutches are strong, sturdy and perfect for protecting anything that is valuable. They come in many shapes and sizes and are perfect for any home. Using your heirloom dishes is a great way to entertain your guests on special occasions or on holidays. You obviously do not want to use it on an everyday basis, and for those days when you are not using your fine dining ware, a buffet hutch is the perfect place to store it. Displaying your fancy plates and bowls is a way to show people your personal sense of style and décor. Your friends and family will feel special when they see that you have taken out your fine dishware for them to dine on.

A china hutch is perfect for storing anything that is of value, not just your nice dishes. You can store your figurines or other collectibles in your buffet hutch, ensuring their safety. There are several types of hutches as well. You do not have to have a buffet hutch that openly displays everything, because you can opt for a closed door model that protects your heirloom dishes from prying eyes.

Hutches vary in height, weight, and style. You do not need a grand buffet hutch to display your fine dining ware: You could get a small compact corner hutch that doesn’t take up your entire dining room. If however, your dining room is large and in need of some furniture to take up space, then perhaps a larger display is just what you are looking for. A buffet hutch does not have to be the centerpiece of your dining room, if you would rather have it be an accent piece. If you do want your china hutch to be the centerpiece, then bigger is always better. Of course, there are the beautiful dishes themselves as the main attraction, so make sure they are properly and safely displayed on your hutch. You would not want to accidentally break or chip any of your pieces!

Amy Nutt asked:




The type of display you use for your trade show booth is something that is going to make a difference in how you do business. The idea is to stand out and be unique amongst the rest, so you must figure out which kind of display is going to be the one to fit you best. Two of the displays you may find that you have to choose from are hanging displays and pop-up displays. Each may look the same as each other, but the truth is that they are very different. It is important that you know those differences so that you can make an informed decision regarding which you should use.

Hanging displays

Hanging displays are rather true to their name. They actually hang over top of your trade show booth. They also make for a great attention grabber because they can be seen from far distances. You don’t have to have one of those booths that aren’t seen until the individual is standing right upon it. They can see it from across the way and make a beeline for your booth.

The downfall is that these work best at trade shows that are conducted within an arena or a convention center. That way the trade show booth owner has a ceiling to hang the display from. If the show is outside, then there is nothing to hang it from unless you build an incredibly tall pole that allows you to hang the display. It is then that you’re putting your display up against such elements as wind and rain. You would also have to transport the pole and building such a contraption could prove to be expensive because you would have to somehow make it compact for transport. That might be why you never see hanging displays at outside trade shows.

Pop-up displays

Pop-up displays are different from hanging displays in that they don’t hang. They come in a number of sizes and materials. Display assembly is quite easy because the frame is built to simply pop-up. An example of a unique pop-up is one that is 20 feet long and 8 feet high. It sits on the ground and actually has a wave shape to it. This makes it unique compared to pop-ups that may be one simple curve and sits upon a tabletop. However, tabletop pop-up displays are also great to showcase items you may have. You can also place lighting above the pop-up to enhance your display. Any type of lighting is going to make a difference and pop-up displays allow for that.

Another great thing about pop-up displays is the fact that they can be used both indoors and outdoors. That way you don’t have to fret if your next trade show is going to be outside. You can still use your pop-up display to bring attention to your booth.

Maximizing your presence

You can maximize your trade show presence by using one or both of these display types. If you’re having an indoor trade show, you can use your hanging display and your pop-up display. If you find you’re going to be outside, then you can just use your pop-up display. Both are very effective in bringing a crowd to your booth and you’ll find that you’ll earn a return on your investment because of the ability of these tools to attract a crowd to your booth. Just remember that you have to spend money to make money and that purchasing the right trade show displays is one of those instances. Just make sure you look around and see how much more business you are achieving against those who do not employ any type of display.

Mary Wollard asked:




Whether you are working with an attorney, a mediator, or on your own, a divorce settlement can be an emotional and overwhelming experience. It’s easy to get so caught up in how the details of a settlement will affect you, that you forget about how they will affect your children.

An easy way to assure that your children remain the main focus of all your divorce work is to bring photos of the children to your discussions. Find photos that show the children with each of the parents; photos that show them laughing or playing. When you get bogged down or frustrated with the small details of an agreement, it can help to take time out to look at these photos and refocus.

It is especially important to keep your children in mind when working on the parenting plan. When you’re thinking about where the children will live and how much time they will spend with each parent, look at the photos and think about how these decisions will affect the children. If you are working together amicably, the photos will help you keep that up. If you are arguing over something, looking at the photos will help you keep the issues in perspective.

Having photos of your children at the table also helps you to hear yourself though their ears. Would you say what you’re saying if your children were in the room? If not, it’s time to make an adjustment.

When you’re working on your divorce settlement and parenting plan, remember that your children love both of you. Use photos of the children to honor that love throughout this difficult process.

 

Jacqui Geary asked:




Since starting my handcrafted jewelry business , I’ve displayed my items at many craft shows, fairs, festivals, home jewelry parties, etc. I often have a show two or three days a week. I have picked up many display ideas along the way. I have, also, had other vendors incorporate my ideas into their own displays.

One of the most important things to remember, is that you want your display to be appealing to the customer. Your jewelry or craft may be beautiful, however, that won’t matter if the display doesn’t look enticing enough for the potential customer to come take a look.

When it comes to jewelry, I find organization of items is very important. I have seen displays in which other jewelry designers have no particular organization in there presentation. That is their choice. I have had MANY customers comment on how much easier and quicker it is to find what they’re looking for when a display is organized.

Here are some tips and ideas for displaying jewelry items:

TIP #1:

-Display jewelry sets together. For instance, I display my chakra jewelry together on one mirror.

TIP #2:

- Display jewelry pieces for each category (ex. necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.) in the same general area. It will be easier for your customers to locate specific items.

TIP #3:

- Organize bracelets by style, gemstone, color, etc. Whatever seems best for you. I separate my bracelet displays by gemstones. For example: I may have quartz, jade and carnelian bracelets on one display, my awareness bracelets on another, and so on.

TIP #4:

- Earring displays are personal preference. I have seen some designers display their earrings on hanging displays without an earring card, some prefer to hang them on a board display or earring rack, others use a rotating display. I use a rotating earring rack, as it takes up less space and I am able to display over 100 pairs of earrings. I use black flock earring cards to hang my earrings on and I include rubber earring backs with my earrings. This helps to keep the earrings in place on the card and offers the customer an added bonus to the earrings .

TIP #5:

-Be creative when displaying your jewelry pieces. I use black velvet and white leatherette jewelry displays, beveled mirrors and wire jewelry holders. Mirrors are a great way to display your jewelry-they are simple, inexpensive and elegant! I use them to display my featured pieces and jewelry sets. Beveled mirrors can be purchased in a variety of sizes at your local craft store or jewelry supplier.

TIP #6:

- It is not recommended to use flat displays. A lot of shows will not accept a vendor if they have a flat table display. It’s just not attractive! It is also recommended to have more than one tier in your display. I use the shelf from an old computer desk. I cover it with a piece of black velvet material and sit it on the back center of my table. It is perfect for displaying my business sign, a few necklace stands and smaller pieces of jewelry.

TIP #7:

-Cover your table! What colors you choose are up to you. However, if you choose a pattern that is too “busy”, it may take away from your jewelry. I use black tablecloths when displaying my jewelry. To accent the black color, I use runners or large fabric table napkins in the colors of the season. I’ll use rust colors in the fall, red and green in the winter..you get the idea. I also, display inexpensive “props” on my table. I use small wood pumpkins, small candles, clip on ornaments, etc. Make your table appealing to the buyer!

TIP #8:

- Include a business card display on your table. This will promote your business and lead to repeat customers.

TIP#9:

-Make signs. I use tent cards to make it easier for customers to find what they’re looking for. I design my own tent cards on the computer using tent card sheets or card stock. I then cut them to the size I want. I label each of my categories with a tent card. For example: “Awareness Bracelets”,”Men’s Jewelry”,”Children’s Jewelry”, “Anklets”. I also make tent cards labeled with my services. For example: “Custom Orders Available”, “Host a Jewelry Party”, “Bracelet Lengths Can be Adjusted”.

TIP #10

-Make sure you have a business sign. Promote, promote, promote! Make or purchase a sign with your business name, logo and/or description. I have an 8″ x 10″ sign on my table display ( I designed and printed my own sign out on the computer and put it into a picture frame) and I also have a vinyl sign that hangs in front of my table. If you’re interested in a vinyl sign, you can make your own using a vinyl sign kit (available in craft stores) or you can purchase one from a sign company.

It’s best to make your display neat and professional, and let your personality reflect on it.

An attractive display will be far more appealing to potential customers. Be creative!

Tim Lee asked:




Some people keep asking themselves whether it is actually possible to build your own photo room divider. The answer to that would be “yes”. In fact, doing so will help you save a lot of money, and who doesn’t like the idea of that, right?

One thing you will need is a frame for the room divider. You can make use of your old ones or you can try building it yourself. The frame, of course, is necessary only if you are planning to make a standing photo room divider. The next thing you ought to get is some corkboard, roughly in the same dimensions as you want your folding room divider to be. Of course, you will also need some glue and some map pins.

What you need to do to make a photo room divider is to attach the corkboard to the frame. After that, you are actually pretty much done. The great thing about this homemade photo room divider is the fact that it offers a lot more in terms of customizability.

Unlike other types of photo room dividers which require you to place your photographs inside specific pockets, this homemade photo room divider actually allows you to pin your photographs anywhere along the main body of the board.

When you design your homemade photo room divider, you can do so using various cutouts or printouts. You might want to make sure that the photo room divider is decorated with a specific design in mind. Otherwise, things are just bound to get chaotic.

A great idea you can use would be creating a mosaic on the photo room divider. This will give you both the freedom to truly express yourself and the organization which will help you make sure that your self-expression is done in a context which other people may be able to appreciate.

As you can see it is actually quite easy to make your own photo room divider. However, some people may not have the skills or the resources needed to complete this little project. In cases like this, you might just have to settle for buying your photo room divider commercially. It might not be as fun, but it’s better than nothing.

Victor Epand asked:




If you are looking for a hobby that you can pick up quick and put down any time then move away slowly. If you are looking for one that you can make last a lifetime then model trains are for you. Building a railroad can take many years if you want it to. It can get really exciting when you finally finish your exact duplicate of an existing railroad.

So how do you get into such a lifelong hobby? Visit a few railroads and museums. Also go and check out some hobby shops and any friends that you might have that are into model trains. If you feel a tugging deep inside you like an urge pushing you to put on that conductor’s hat and pull that train whistle then railroading is for you.

You must figure out how much space you are willing to dedicate to your new hobby. Once you know for sure then you can decide what scale train you will be running. This will also help you to know how much you will need to spend on materials. Now that you know where you are going to place your new railroad you can clean out that space. If you are going to build a table that is eight foot by twelve foot then you should allow yourself three or more extra feet on each side so that you have plenty of room to move around while you are building it and when you are running it as well.

Now that you know the where and the size then you are ready to begin sketching out your ideas. Draw out all the features you would like your railroad to have. You do not have to have them drawn perfectly. You just need a rough idea of how you want it to look when it is finished. You can base your layout on real towns or you can make up a fictional one that suits the train you will be using for this display.

Now you are ready to build your platform. Plywood is an excellent choice for this due to its strength and yet it is still easy to cut and drill. Make sure that you properly brace your platform so that it does not sway or collapse. You can then begin to build your features. Mountains and hills are easily created out of balled up or wadded up paper stuffed around wooden supports and then covered with wire mesh. The next step is to apply paper mache or plaster to the mesh in layers until you get a good coating. Take your time and make sure that you get the look you are wanting instead of rushing through and being unhappy with the end product.

Once you have all your features laid out, covered, and have given them time to dry you can begin painting them. Make sure to keep your colors as natural as possible. Painters acrylic paints are usually your best choice for painting this type of project. After the paint has dried you can then begin to assemble your train tracks. Make sure that you secure them in place so they do not come loose over time. Pins or glue can easily achieve this. Now that your features and tracks are in place you can put on your finishing touches.

Make your houses and buildings suit your setting and then begin to place them onto your display. You can build a whole town and complete it with people, cars, and the like. Give your new town a name and a story if you wish. You have now developed a railroad that you can call your own.

Adam Singleton asked:




Customer’s first impressions of your products are often based on how they are presented, followed by their look, feel and functionality. With this in mind a stylish display case is what you need to meet your requirements and impress the customers. If you are displaying model cars, for example, then a floor standing show case will be perfect; though if your product requires something smaller, such as jewellery, then a wall mounted display cabinet would be ideal.

As such, it is very important to your company that your products are displayed not only in a professional environment, but more so in a secure one. This can be best achieved with a locking display case.

However all these things will appeal to the customer and can help sell your products. But you mustn’t forget about making your possessions safe and secure, as this is essential to preventing unwanted theft. Reports have shown that shop-lifting is rising and companies need to take greater steps to protect their assets. Thieves will look for easy opportunities to commit their crime and will scout out the retailers who do not lock their products away.

Now, you don’t want to have to give into the thieves and hide your merchandise away, so a secure display will prevent you having to do this. They are all made with a thick, aluminium frame and a toughened and polished outer glass which is virtually unbreakable. The hinged doors of the display cases are all fitted with a high security lock, and the thick glass shelves are fully adjustable. So together with this and the spot lights placed at the top of the cabinets, you products will look amazing and be totally secure, giving you peace of mind.

If your products are unsecured and you want to present them professionally but still have them securely locked away, several display manufacturers, such as Displaysense, can provide a broad range of wall mounted, floor standing, rectangle, square hexagonal and corner display cases, to meet all your display needs safely and securely.

Joel Benstein asked:




Ladder shelving is exactly what it sounds like: shelving which resembles the steps on a ladder. It’s a great solution for areas which lack space, but which are perfect to use as decorative feature.

Typically, ladder bookcases have up to five shelves, the lowest one being the deepest, with each shelf occupying a smaller footprint than the one beneath it.

In fact, depending on what you plan to put on it, you could actually use a real ladder as a shelving unit by leaning it against the wall without opening it. Since there won’t be much depth to the shelves if you do this, make sure you leave the ladder in a part of the room which doesn’t get much people traffic. It’s perfect for displaying changing artwork or photos and adding interest to a corner.

Alternately, you can open up the ladder, turn it sideways and add three or four shelves which you balance on the parallel steps on each side. That arrangement gives you a lot of instant shelf space with no need to install anything. If you are concerned about the shelves remaining balanced, you can easily secure them to the steps of the ladder with some screws. Measure the depth of the step and the thickness of the shelf. Buy screws that will go through the step (from the bottom) and into the bottom of the shelf, without going all the way through the shelf. This way the screws won’t be seen at all.

If you buy a wooden ladder you can paint it any color you wish and get matching shelves. If you prefer a more modern look, go for a chrome finish instead.

If you have the space, you might want to consider buying 2 identical ladders. You can buy long planks of wood for the shelves, and create a whole system. To really add flair, have the ends of the planks extend past the ladders on both ends. Have the planks cut so that the bottom plank is the longest, and then shorter and shorter. The end effect will look like a huge ladder!

You can also use a short stepladder as a plant stand when it’s not in use.

Ready-made ladder shelving comes in a variety of designs, from basic wood to hand carved designs which add a touch of elegance. They don’t hold a lot of storage, and are best used in areas where you want to display items for decoration.

Many units come both as corner and regular units so you can mix and match them to make the best use of the available space. Consider, as an example, adding ladder shelving to both corners of the fireplace wall. The effect will be to soften the impact of the fireplace, giving a sense of symmetry and balance.

Whatever you decide, keep in mind that ladder shelves are freestanding, so you can always move them around as your room design evolves.

Gabriel J. Adams asked:




Dallas, Texas is the second largest city in Texas, only trailing Houston. Dallas is a wonderful place to visit, because it offers a wide variety of different attractions that are sure to spark the interest of everyone. When visiting Dallas the 5 places you should visit are the Ballpark at Arlington, Six Flags over Texas, Dealey Plaza, the West End, and the Dallas Arboretum.

The Ballpark at Arlington is home to the Texas Rangers, and also a very brilliant architectural piece. If it is baseball season, then take in a Rangers game, because you will never forget the excitement that you will feel in that stadium. If it is not baseball season, then take a tour of the stadium and enjoy the brilliant architecture and history of the city that awaits you around every corner.

Six Flags over Texas is a wonderful amusement park that has thrilling rides, amazing shows, and tasty treats. The entrance fee is fairly pricey, but once inside you can ride all of the rides and see all of the shows for free.

Dealey Plaza was created as a grand entrance to Dallas, but now is known as the place where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. No matter if you are a history buff or not, you will definitely enjoy sitting on the Grassy Knoll, or visiting the museum in the School Book Depository.

After visiting Dealey Plaza you should venture out into the rest of The West End. The West End is a very popular destination in Dallas that has over 80 shops and 40 restaurants for your shopping and dining pleasure, as well as many other historical monuments and museums.

Once you are finished running all around the city, you should make a stop at the Dallas Arboretum. The Dallas Arboretum is a very large garden area located on the shores of White Rock Lake. This is a great place to sit down, relax, and have a picnic.