Traditonal Red Pottery Says Goodbye February 28th
The life of a Longaberger piece of pottery and the stories it could tell! Introduced in 1992, the red had it’s problems when it first came out. Red is a difficult color to work with in the pottery world. Longaberger spent many months getting it just right and customers patiently waited for delivery. Shortly after becoming a consultant in 1994, imagine my surprise when JD contacted me to say that she wanted to sell her TR pottery pieces and would I know of anyone who would be interested? She explained that she loved the pottery and her family of 5 had used it for about 3 years, but it was such good stuff that she had yet to chip or break a piece of it. You see, she was one that like to change things up with her dinnerware…getting a new pattern every few years and she didn’t see the Longaberger dishes “wearing out” anytime soon. LOL!
I was happy to fill the need and bought all of her placesettings, a pie plate, mixing bowl and pitcher for my family of 5. She was happy it was going to a good home and I was happy to “take it off her hands”! Our family used the dishes daily until the TOMATO RED came out! Now Connie is the lucky one to be using the TR pottery in her home and we’re enjoying the Tomato Red in ours.
I wonder if JD knows how many beautiful colors of pottery we have now? Round and Square, flare and rectangle…we have so many options. Plus Seasonal! All the same great quality that you expect from Longaberger. Check out a WishList for all of the great colors and serving pieces at www.longaberger.com/cindygoff
This is our signature pattern introduced in 1990 in Classic Blue. Then came WT Red and Heritage Green in 1992.
A sampling of our Square Pottery. Plus Tomato, Ebony, Eggplant and Ivory!
Spencer’s Alley Now Aunt Bee’s House
As of January 1st Spencer’s Alley is under new ownership and has a new name. I think it’s a sign of good things to come since Belinda has renamed the store Aunt Bee’s House. Isn’t that cute? Longaberger consultants have this thing for bees since our National Sales Convention is affectionately called The BEE…so I loved the name immediately. Stop by our Booth at Aunt Bee’s and see what we have. Several retired Longaberger products all at reduced prices. Collectibles, seasonal items and just plain good stuff. Check out B16…and go home with a treasure. Call for hours. 503.585.9749
It's bright and cheery and packed full!
We're ready for Valentine's Day!
Check out all of the Sale items!
Love RED...we got you covered!
Longaberger Builds Friendships Across the Miles
So excited to meet up with Marcia at the Leadership Meeting. Our first meeting as new Branch Leaders several years ago has continued with a long distance friendship ever since. I hope she will come to my blog and say hello.
Love to connect with old friends in Ohio!
Sleepless in Ohio
A quick note to say the Longaberger Leadership Meeting rocked and I’ll be posting lots of pictures and news in the next few days. Left at 0 dark thirty for the airport on Thursday morning. Decided to spare my husband and road The Hut Shuttle up to the airport. Met up with Betsy, my roomie in Denver and arrived to SNOW and LOTS of it in Columbus. Little sleep, lots of laughs and just one big party! Flight for home left at 8 AM so it’s been another long day. I”m ready to sleep in my own bed tonight. 
) More later.
Another Collection Inspired by Longaberger
I discovered this Ohio Tin Souvenir Plate while out junking a few years ago. At first I bought it thinking I would add it to my office as a tribute to Longaberger and Ohio. Then it got me started on a whole new collection of Tin Plates or License Plates of places we have lived. And from that began my quest to change our newly gained family room (formerly the office/dining room) into a Grand Central Station/Travel room. I’m still searching for a few more plates, but this 1st one is really special. Now if I could just find South Dakota and Michigan, I’d be almost there!
OHIO Souviner Plate - my first find.
Leaving on a Jet Plane
I love this building...can you imagine going to work in the Big Basket every day?!
I’m leaving in a few days for Ohio and the Leadership Meeting. Every January, Longaberger Leaders meet in Columbus for 3 days of training, networking and new product preview. I love to go and it’s just the best thing to be surrounded by others who love what they do and who share a common love for Longaberger. While it’s a grueling 3 days (considering the time change and little sleep), I always come back rejuvenated and full of news and excitement to share with my team and customers. This year I’m loaded up with a new Blackberry Storm, Facebook and this blog to spread the latest news from Basket Land. I’ll be in touch!
May the Merriment Begin!
Our Branch and Friends Christmas Party is always fun! This year we went to a fairly new restaurant called Word of Mouth Bistro on 17th and State Street. It’s in an old craftsman style house and the ambiance (especially at night) is so cool. Great food, great company and a great time! Thanks everyone!
Guess Who?!!
Party Favors/Marie and Chris
Brenda and Sarah
Kim is always smiling!
Cindy...I love Xmas Parties!
Sue is a new recruit. I hope she comes back! LOL
Group Shot. Thanks everyone! From left to right -Brenda, Sarah, Kim, Marie, Chris, Cindy and Sue.
The Oregon Package Arrived!
I got a nice note from Tami Longaberger via FB this morning. She received the Oregon Care Package (see post from Dec 17) and this is her message back to me. I wonder what the mailman thought?!
My daughter will be at the game.
Merry Christmas to you.
Did you know you can mail in just about anything? I addressed the U of O shopping bag and mailed it Priority Mail.
I sent it in the U of O Shopping Bag
Bag O Fun! I put the T shirt and Pom Pom in the Gift Bag and then put them into the Shopping Bag to mail.
Target and a Medium Market Makes My Life Easier
I love Target! It helps that it is close by and I can get there in about 3 minutes. I often carry my Medium Market into Target for a quick trip and fill it up with all kinds of good stuff. The basket is sturdy enough to hold 30 pounds! Can you imagine? I’m not sure I could carry 30 pounds but 30 POUNDS is a lot! Last week I found these cute paper plates and decided to fill a basket and set them on my table for easy access. Target came through again…$2.99 for a set of 30 plates in 2 sizes. Will look so cute with my Longaberger Tomato Red Pottery!
2 Sizes!
Easy access in a basket! Small Square Serving Basket
December Birthdays
Our youngest son, Josh has a December birthday. My goal every holiday season is to get the house all festive and ready for Christmas before his birthday on December 16th. I’ve done pretty well in the last 22 years, but this year I have been procrastinating big time! We are still putting finishing touches on the house & yard, baking, shopping etc. and it’s only 2 days before Christmas Eve when we will have a houseful of people! At this rate it maybe it will all be done by my birthday…4 days after Xmas! Yi, yi, yi!
Josh and Lincoln comparing tatoos. Josh got a VW tatoo for his birthday. This mom was still not to sure but I figure at 23, it's his choice. Of course, Lincoln at 18 mos is a little young...it's a rub on!
I took them out of the pans and frosted them. Yumo!
The batter really expands so I could have used a couple more loaf dishes.
