The Importance of Being Human

The Importance of Being Human
We've been interviewing for associates the past couple of weeks, which means I've been doing quite a bit of talking about who we are and why we do what we do. One of the most important ideas I try to convey to potential employees is how invested we are in...

Taking a break

Taking a break
I am on vacation this week! I'm not bragging, really. (Although I am on a beach in the Caribbean ...) I'm taking care of myself. Do you take care of yourself? That almost sounds like a silly question. You eat, you sleep, you work, maybe you exercise. But actually taking care of oneself...

Constant Improvement

Constant Improvement
I just recently learned about the Japanese concept of kaizen, which refers to constant improvement. It's kaizen to prune your bonsai tree little by little into the most pleasing shape, for example. And it's kaizen that drives electronics manufacturers to put out a new phone every six months. [...] The new year feels like a good time for renewing our commitment to kaizen. What will you decide to focus on to achieve your kaizen? I'd love to hear in the comments or by email!

Endings and Beginnings

Endings and Beginnings
The end of December is always one of those transitional times: closing out one year, starting fresh with a new one. Most of us feel a range of emotions — mingled relief and sadness with the holidays past us, anticipation and wonder at what's to come. Around here, we've had...

Grand Opening Raffle!

Grand Opening Raffle!
We are open at Market Street Lynnfield, and we are so excited! Be sure to enter the Grand Opening Raffle through December 8 to win one of the amazing prizes.                     Rules: One entry with each purchase. Additional entries for every...

Introducing Cook Slabs by American Stonecraft

Introducing Cook Slabs by American Stonecraft
We just got a new crop of American Stonecraft items in. It's always good to see them and catch up with Gerald and Amy about how their business is going. It also gave Josh and Rob, two of our newest Quinsters, an opportunity to meet them and see their workshop...

Have you caught us live yet?

A couple of weeks ago, we started doing a Facebook Live presentation every Monday at 2:00 p.m. I'll be honest — I only started doing it because my business coach said she wanted to see me incorporate Facebook Live as a marketing tool! But I'm having fun with it now....