While time spent on mobile continues to exceed time spent on desktop (67% vs 21%) according to the Social Media Today report we posted yesterday, a new report from Monetate shows that sales conversion of people shopping online via desktop is 3 TIMES what it is on mobile. In the last quarter of 2015, online shopping from a desktop had a conversion rate of 4.43% while online [...]
Sometimes its just so nice to have clarity According to a new report from Social Media Today, if you want to reach the 18 to 24 age group, SnapChat should be your number one social site as it completely dominates this segment. 25 to 34-year olds rank Instagram as #1, ages 35 to 44 favor Pinterest, for 45 to 54 it is LinkedIN, and for 55+ it is Facebook. Who knew?!
We've been saying for years wouldn't it be great if Porter came to Muskoka, and according to the news from the Muskoka To-Daily we're one step closer than we were before! If you've been to the Muskoka airport (YQA) lately you know that their is a new 6000 ft runway to accommodate the ever-expanding line up of private jets (if you want to dream it's seriously worth [...]
If you follow us on social (facebook, twitter, instagram, pinterest) you have been privy to a sneak peak of new furniture collections that would hit the market this winter. While winter has officially come and gone (and come back again - UGH!) it's been one delayed boat after the next. We hate falling in love with something you can't have yet so we deliberately [...]
Its that time of the year - one container after the next gets unloaded and warehouses get stocked full of new products. First up for our 2016 coverage is a new case goods line called H&M Occasional from leather furniture manufacturer Hancock & Moore. Comprised of accent tables, chests of drawers, and shelving units made from a diverse range of materials - leather, glass, [...]
Having just marked the start of spring and with the days growing longer, our thoughts shift to those warm summer nights spent outdoors with friends and family. Fire features provide a wonderful aesthetic and create a welcoming ambiance to any outdoor space. You might be into roasting marshmallows and feeding the open flame of a wood-burning fire pit or enjoying the element of fire in [...]
I loved this quick recap on social stats and thought you would too - because really, who has time to gather these 125 stats that we should all know!
I Spy ... Somethings up in the land of furniture folks and it's more A-list celebrity collaborations. Calling all country fans! Trisha Yearwood and Imax are launching a home accessories Line! We're super excited to see the results of her four collections. Inspired by a comfortable-yet-chic southern style the line is said to include lamps, vases, trays, wall decor and more. Yearwood said “My [...]
Hey Y'all. Kelly Here. If you follow us on instagram you might have seen the infamous Annie Sloan paint session I did last week. I think I'm a pretty creative person and I'm really good at the design-build part but when it comes to painting, well, that's a whole other department! The only thing I've painted to date are walls last summer at the cottage, and [...]
That's right cottage season 2016 is upon us and the ice-out date pools are taking shape. Facts: Top of our dock level sits at 384" In April 2013 the water peaked at 402" (ie major flood) In April 2014 the water peaked at 389" (still flooded) "Water levels generally begin to rise on their own through November with higher precipitation. The MNR however begin a larger winter [...]
