It is hard to be.......

Everything to everyone.  As a small business owner, I find there is never enough of me to go around.  This morning I was half way to work when my husband called and needed my help.  I, of course went back home to help the situation at hand.  I posted to facebook that I would have to open the shop a bit late.  As a shop owner, that can't afford to do any different, I run my shop by myself, 7 days a week.  I cannot go on spur of the moment outings ( I probably miss that the most).  I have to plan sometimes weeks in advance to get time, and I mean hours not days, out of the store.  I have a great few friends and a mother I don't know what I would do without, that come and help when they can.  I find myself at their mercy.  If they have time and the want to fill in for me for a couple of hours.  That is not to say that I don't have many offers.  I have people (good people) all the time offer to help.  And as simple as it can be there are that many other things that can go wrong so I usually opt for staying here myself.

In saying that, I missed a customer this morning.  She sent a facebook message to ask what time I opened.  I didn't get the message until she was headed home because I was dealing with what needed to be dealt with at home.  I apologized, she accepted... she was truly very gracious about it and assured me that she would be back.

I just want to say Thank you to all of you that understand that as Small Business Owners/Operators.  We feel bad when things like this happen but we have no choice.  We do everything in our power to be here for you because our posted hours are as important to us as they are to you.  But on occasion when we cannot be there, THANK YOU for not being to upset with us, for understanding that we have lives that sometimes interfere with our businesses whether we want them to or not.  Thank you for not making us feel worse about a bad situation.  Today, this customer made me feel so much better just because I realized she was not angry or upset with me, she didn't post a bad review, or say bad words about me or the store.  She just excused me for something that was out of my control.  She was kind and polite.  It was a refreshing difference in what we sometimes see.

If this makes you think about the how you treated someone recently, or your reaction to something that happened that didn't make you happy.  Did you react with kindness?  I hope so because the person on the receiving end was probably very grateful if you did.

Kindness Matters 

Thanksgiving Weekend Sale

@ Silkweeds

Friday, November 28th  30% OFF*

Saturday November 29th  25% OFF*

Sunday, November 30th  20% OFF*

*****  ALL CHRISTMAS ITEMS, SANTA'S, SNOWMEN, CHRISTMAS WREATHS, WINTER GARLANDS, AND SO MUCH MORE******

We will be giving away a FREE GIFT with Purchase (while supplies last).  We also will have spectacular sales on Items in store that you can only find out about if you visit with us.  

WE ARE OPEN 10 AM TO 5 PM EVERYDAY!!!!  

Winter Wonderland 2014

It's the time of year for sugar plum fairies dancing within dreams. And, nutcrackers,  gingerbread men, snowmen, and all sorts of wonders to make the season bright.  We have been blessed with friends that know how to do a video showing some of what we have to offer.  So please take a minute ( or five) to sit down and enjoy some of the sights of Silkweeds for the holiday season.

Handmade Bunnies
Only $69.99 each

Silkweeds Facebook Page  ( live link to the left of this post)

If you haven't checked out our facebook page you really should.  Last week I posted pictures everyday of new products that we have gotten in.  Worried you can't find those products in your website shopping?  Don't be.  You can email me at silkweeds@roadrunner.com or contact me through Facebook or call the shop and we can chat about the things you are interested in.  Then, I can invoice you through paypal and make sure we get things out to you in a hurry.  We also have a page called

Silkweeds Daily Deals  (live link to the left of this post)

Our Daily Deals are DEEP discounts on items that we may only have one or two of in stock.  They sell on a "first come, first serve" basis, so don't hesitate to long or what you want could be long gone.

Blueberry Bay Beads
Hand-crafted glass, lamp work beads on cord, $10 each. 

New Arrival! Only $299.99

If you haven't looked around the pages on our website in the last two weeks you should.  WE ARE OPEN for business.  More items and products will be added all the time but we are up and running and so very happy to have these new shopping options available for our customers.   We are so glad you are visiting and keeping track of us.  Keep a watch out for some tips and tricks for priming up your favorite things.   We will be sharing some of those with you over the next few weeks and we are looking forward to spring as much as the rest of you.

Prim Blessings
Lisa @ Silkweeds

Welcome to Silkweeds ♥

Welcome to Silkweeds, located on Route 1 in Searsport, Maine. Immediately upon entering our store your senses are filled with the aromas of homemade fudge, soaps, and scented candles. Your eyes wander over shelves and walls filled with exclusive Maine Made collectibles from local artisans and famous designers. This is a must stop if you are searching for one-of-a-kind items. 

We're sure to have something to bring pleasure to any country heart. We carry a fine line of private label gourmet food that is sure to leave you wanting more. "It's always worth the trip to Silkweeds." That's how you'll feel after browsing our 14 rooms, all filled with the most unique country items around. We also ship world wide! (Read our policies.)

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