While I usually like to blog about tips and advice, I couldn't resist talking about an amazing opportunity that we have for one lucky gift store owner. Last year we completed our first-ever ultimate makeover, and it was such a huge success that we decided to make it an annual contest.

But the deadline is just around the corner! You MUST have your entries in by June 1.

Enter now, the process is easy.

The winner will receive a makeover from GIFT SHOP's visual merchandising guru, Donna Kent, and the store's before and after photos will be published in the fall issue of GIFT SHOP magazine, plus, we have a website dedicated to the contest: GIFTSHOPMakeover.com. If you win, it's a great opportunity to earn some local publicity, AND you can use the fabulous new look to invite all your existing customers in to see the changes.

From left, the makeover team
Patricia Norins, Publisher and CEO of GIFT SHOP,
Donna Trottier, winner/owner of Blue Hydrangea and Donna Kent, visual merchandiser.