Happy New Year! January Preview

Hooray! It's New Year's Eve. It's been a great year in so many ways. But, I have to admit, I'm kind of ready to get all this year-end hoopla over with and get on with 2011 already! Here are just a few little things I need to tell you before 2011 officially ends:

• Free Shipping on orders of $50 or more ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. Make sure you submit your order before the ball drops to take advantage of it. 
• January's special is Buy-Two, Get One FREE! It applies to absolutely everything, so dust off your wish list. The sales period doesn't officially begin until January 4th, but you can contact me with your pre-orders right now. Pre-orders are not available on my website.
• I am now scheduling parties for January and February. It is a great time to share the Buy Two, Get One Free special with your friends, so reserve your date and get ready to socialize, share ideas, and earn free products! February promises more specials, so choose your date before they fill up. 
• My personal special for January is FREE Installation. If you are in my area, I'll happily come over to help you install any Uppercase Living expressions. There is no fee and no purchase requirement. All you have to do is schedule a time.
• I'm working on a brand new look for my newsletter. If you'd like to receive it (1-2 times/month and your email address will NOT be shared with any outside party) you can sign up here or let me know to add you to my mailing list. 

I'm so looking forward to working with all of my wonderful hostesses and customers in the new year. Whether I do a party in your home, help you design a meaningful personal expression, or welcome you to my team as a new Demonstrator, I know my year will be better because of you. Happy 2011. 

Update on Halloween Welcome Kit

Wow, if you blinked (like I did), you missed out on the super cute Halloween Welcome Kit with the black mini punched metal tile. But the super cool designers at Uppercase Living have come up with a great new option:

This features the spooky Welcome expression in Matte Black with an Artichoke tile and black ribbon. It is still priced at just $7.95 and still very limited in supply. I will be placing an order tomorrow morning for local customers, but if you know you want one, don't wait and order yours tonight on my website in case they sell out again. Congrats to those of you who snatched up the first ones!!

Comings and Goings...New Catalog Is Almost Here!

I'm just back from a wonderful and exciting Convention in St. Louis and, honestly, I'm having a hard time coming down from my excitement. Once again, I'm totally wowed by our designers and product developers. I can't wait to share all of our new expressions and accessories with my hostesses and their guests. There are gorgeous new colors and so much more. Here is a quick overview of products as well as the time lines for ordering from the old catalog along with the deadline for getting items from the current one:

• Our current catalog, mini Celebrations catalog and all the items on the current Retired List are available for purchase through tomorrow night until 11:oo P.M. Pacific time.
  
• You can begin ordering from our BRAND NEW catalog starting at 11:00 A.M. on July 20th!!
  
• We have new colors: Concord Grape, Wild Raspberry, Spring Hyacinth, Royal Blue, and Stone Cottage. You Purple People are going to love our new selection. Stone Cottage is a fantastic new neutral. Our selection of Shimmer Colors has been expanded with the return of some favorites from last year and the introduction of Shimmer Orange and Shimmer Charcoal...perfect for all you who love decorating for Halloween.
• A new product, Shimmer Effects, makes adding sparkle to your off the wall projects easier than ever.
  
• Our fantastic new accessory is a Double Frameworks frame which holds both a square and a rectangular insert. You will LOVE this. There's also a gorgeous frame with lots of room for customization with vinyl lettering and embellishments. Both are great for your own home and gifts. Plus, my favorite accessory, the punched metal tile is available in more colors than ever before. Wait until you see the new Berry tile. And black will be awesome for Halloween and so much more!
  
• Chalk Walls have become part of our new Erasable Vinyl line. Not only do we have more Chalk Wall selections than ever, but you can also choose each of the designs in our brand new DRY ERASE VINYL. Just wait until you see the kids' chore chart.
  
• Our clocks have been so popular that we now have 3 new completely different designs. From ornate to minimal, you will want several of these for yourself or as gifts.
  
• Those of you who love to turn our acrylic blocks into night lights will LOVE the new LED light insert. Designed to fit into the block's opening perfectly, it's battery operated and you'll never have to mess with cords again! Hooray.
• New Grande Format and Decorative Designs are absolutely fantastic. There are more Decorative Prints than ever before and they truly fit every type of decor. My favorites are the interactive designs for kids' spaces.
  

The biggest news of all is that my fantastic hostesses are no longer limited to inviting only guests who live locally. Now you can truly invite everyone you know to shop at your Uppercase Living party and help you earn free products, no matter where they live. You can also organize nationwide fundraisers. Online hostess tools make it easy to see RSVPs, orders, and track all of your hostess rewards.

I am so excited to share all of this with you and your friends. As always, schedule your own party ASAP to be among the first to see everything I've mentioned and more. I have dates available in July and August.

Believe me, this is just a quick preview of all that's still to come. Contact me to schedule a party or get help with an order. I can also add you to my mailing list so you can get up-to-the-minute information of all the ways you can use Uppercase Living in your life. I'd love to have you let me know if you'd like me to schedule a new catalog celebration party or some project nights. Don't forget to vote in my poll (to the right of your screen) and happy shopping!

Mid-Summer Splash Customer Newsletter

Happy Summer everyone! I hope you are enjoying warm weather, relaxed days and a little extra sleep each morning. Summer is absolutely my favorite time of the year, even more so since I joined Uppercase Living. Every summer, we have the eager anticipation for our annual Convention, where our latest products, colors and expressions are revealed and our newest catalog is unveiled. I can't wait to go this year and come back to share the news with all of you. But before Convention, there are a few things you need to know about now:

Summer Splash FREE FOR ALL Continues!
Our richest promotion ever, BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! - is going strong, but the clock is ticking on the fantastic deals, hostess bonuses and FREE STARTER KITS. Not only are we offering FREE expressions, but all of our accessories (all the tiles, blocks, paints and everything else you all love so much) and the kits in our mini Celebration Catalog are 20% OFF. Luckily, you still have a little time to take advantage of this great opportunity. Summer Splash will end on July 12, but as you know, those last few days of every promotion are crazy, so if you know what you'd like, don't wait to place your order. If you'd like to schedule a party, you still have time...but not much, so let's chat ASAP and get your party on my calendar. Don't forget, any Double Up Rewards you've earned will count toward getting you even MORE free and half-price items.

Retired Expressions List Now Available
I've heard rumors that our next catalog will be the biggest one yet. To make room for all of the new items it will contain, many of our designs are being retired. Frankly, I'm shocked at how many favorites are on the list! The file is too large for me to attach to this email, but I'll be happy to email it to anyone who'd like it. You can also download your own copy here. It's worth taking a quick glance to see if any you've had your eye on are on the retired list; I'd hate for you to miss out on getting one that you really wanted. All of these are part of the BUY ONE GET ONE FREE promotion, too! As I get more information about retiring colors, I will also share that with you. You can always check my blog www.pleaseuseyourwords.com for the latest information.

New Catalog Release
You can begin placing orders from our new catalog starting on July 20 at noon MST. Any parties you schedule after that point will showcase the new goodies! If you've hosted a party previously, please look for an email from me with a special offer. Because I'm so excited to show you and your friends the new catalog and everything in it, I am offering an extra $10 in hostess free rewards to the first person who confirms a party date with me later than July 20th. Don't wait. Free stuff is good, but more free stuff is even better!

Heading to San Diego

I'll be in San Diego in early July for a few days. I have some limited time in my schedule for a home party or to meet to set up a catalog party or discuss the opportunity to join my team for FREE! Please contact me ASAP if you'd like me to add you to my schedule. I'd love to work with some San Diego people!

WANTED: YOUR PHOTOS!
I need your pictures!! I need new photos to post on my blog, include in newsletters and share with my colleagues at Convention. I particularly need photos of your custom designs and unique applications. Pretty please send them to me at torreh@gmail.com. I will be so grateful that you just find a little UL gift from me in your mailbox!

WANTED: YOUR FEEDBACK!
I want to hear from you! How are you liking your products? Did you enjoy being a hostess? Did you have fun at the last party you attended? Do you hate my presentation? Love the make & take project? I'd love to get some feedback from you so that I can make the parties more fun, the ordering process more simple and Uppercase Living even easier to use. Feel free to call or email anytime!

I look forward to hearing back from you, even if it's just to say Hi! And I can't wait to share all the latest news with you as soon as I have it!

Torreh

It's a Summer Splash FREE FOR ALL!!! More free products, hostess rewards and FREE STARTER KITS.

Link to Retired Expressions List

You can view the entire list of retiring expressions and download your own copy here. The expression above is just one of the dozens going away soon. Luckily, you can still get it and Buy One Get One FREE too!

2010 Retired List Now Available

There's a lot going on at Uppercase Living as we get ready for our Convention and new catalog release. We've been promised new products, colors, accessories and designs. In order to make room for all that, many of our designs are being retired. So many of our popular and well-loved expressions are on the list. I know this means that even more beautiful designs are on the way, but I always get a little sad seeing my favorites go.
I have the full list of the expressions that will be retired in July and would love to send it to you to peruse. What's more sad than seeing these expressions get retired is realizing too late that you've missed out on getting one you've always had your eye on.
With our Buy One, Get One FREE promotion, you can save not just on these expressions but on any in our current catalogs. I hope to have a link for you soon so you can go directly to the list. In the mean time, just post a comment here and let me know you'd like a copy of the list.

Ribbit, Ribbit

My awesome friend Kim has turned me on to a brand new way to interact with all of you. The Blog Frog allows us all to discuss any of the posts here, brainstorm ideas for decorating or decor, ask questions and pick each others' brains. All in a community of friends. I love this idea. I often feel like my blog is such a one-way communication method. I'd love to get your feedback, ideas, critiques and more. For those of you who have your own blogs, I think you'll love this added dimension to your writing.

I think I'll be posting a giveaway for my Blog Frog community members to launch this great new tool. Keep your eyes peeled. To check out all the excitement, scroll down to the Community box on the right side bar and click. Then click around once you get to Blog Frog. You'll find so many cool blogs you never knew existed. While you're there, start or join a discussion. Let me know what you think. Whether it's here, email, phone, Facebook, or now, Blog Frog, I always love to hear from you.

December Customer Newsletter

Happy Holidays!

It's definitely the busy time of year and we're all juggling parties, shopping, school activities and decorating. It's also a fun, happy time of year and I hope you're getting the chance to enjoy some moments of holiday spirit in between the scurrying around. I do have a few things to tell you about this month but I'm keeping it short because I know you've got things to do!

Ornament Party Tonight!

Tonight is my Project Night but if you didn't pre-register, you can still come by and make some unique, fun and inexpensive ornaments for yourself or to give as gifts. The large ones, especially, are lovely for all those gift exchanges where you need to bring a gift that will please everyone. I will be offering discounts on all orders placed tonight, which will still arrive before Christmas. Friends are welcome to join you but please RSVP today so I can make sure to have enough supplies for everyone. I will give you location and time details when I receive your RSVP.

Holiday Ordering Deadline is MONDAY!!!!!

Our deadline to order for guaranteed Christmas delivery is this Monday December 7th. That is also the final day to order from our Holiday Catalog and get expressions in our special Shimmer Colors. If you'd like to place an order, please don't wait until the last second because our computer systems always get really busy then. I'd love to help you with your order this weekend, so please just call or email me.

Uppercase Living to be Featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

I am so excited to announce that our products will be showcased in a home on ABC's Extreme Makeover. I can't wait to watch the episode, which will air on Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. Watch my blog, www.pleaseuseyourwords.com as we get closer to that date for a contest to see who can spot all of the different UL products in the home.

Going to the West Side!

I'll be venturing out to the West Side to participate in a boutique at a gorgeous home in Beverly Hills on December 15th. If you or a friend would like to stop by, please let me know and I'll send you the time and location details. Some great vendors are going to be there so come get unique gifts.

UL in 2010

I have been blown away with all of the innovations from Uppercase Living this year. From Chalk Walls to our great line of accessories to the amazing Photo Prints, UL has been leading the way for exceptional decorative and gift items. There is sure to be more to come in 2010, starting with the release of our new catalog in January. If you would like to be among the first to see and earn free products, schedule your own Uppercase Living party in January or February. Your friends will love to socialize and learn about a whole new affordable way to decorate and you will love the rewards you'll earn as a hostess. My schedule is flexible and I still have some open dates so call or email me to reserve yours.

Happy Holidays

It has been a pleasure to work with all of you wonderful friends, hostesses and customers this year. Thank you all for your support and enthusiasm for my business. My job definitely doesn't feel like "work" when I get to spend time with so many lovely people sharing a product that I enjoy so much. I can't even count how many new friends I've made! I hope you have a peaceful, happy holiday season with your loved ones and that the new year is your best yet.

Hope to see you tonight

Don't Say I Didn't Warn You

It's dawned on me that with so many different specials and promotions going on with UL right now, not to mention the busy fall shopping time, it might get confusing to keep all the dates and deadlines straight. Here, for your reference, is the definitive (until I change something) time line for the next couple of months.

Nov. 10 - Last day to order projects to work on at my Dec. 4 Project Night.
Nov. 15 - Last day to order our Gingerbread House kit.
Nov. 27 - Hmmm...the day after Thanksgiving. Maybe I'll have a Black Friday special if enough people tell me they'd like one.
Nov. 30 - Last day to get DOUBLE PRODUCT CREDITS when you buy a $99 starter kit. The credits make the cost to join Uppercase Living only $49. Start saving on your own Uppercase Living purchases and make some extra money selling our great products to friends and family.
Nov. 30 - Last day for hostesses to earn 50% more in hostess dollars with $400+ parties.
Dec. 4 - My annual Project Night. A fun and relaxing time to socialize and work on holiday projects. .
Dec. 7 - Last day to order for guaranteed delivery by December 24th. Last day to order from Holiday Catalog. Last day to order expressions in Shimmer Vinyl colors.

Hopefully this will help you plan and relieve any last minute stress. As always, I'm available to help you with gift ideas, project planning, party dates or more information on joining Uppercase Living yourself.

They Picked A!

Remember a week or so ago when I told you about baby Joshua and the possible designs for his nursery? Well, his parents made their decision and they chose the first design, with the block font and three cute turtles. I can't wait for them to get it; hopefully his Mommy won't be too exhausted to send me a couple of pictures.

September Customer Newsletter

I hope you're enjoying the last days of summer. We're slowly getting into the back to school schedule at my house. That includes my youngest starting preschool for the first time while my older son adjusts to the longer days of first grade. As much as I hate to rush the end of summer, there's no doubt that the fun and busy days of falls are not too far away.This year, fall promises to be a little more fun and festive because of so much news from Uppercase Living. But before I get to that, there are still some end-of-summer deals to take advantage of. Keep reading for all the info and a great sneak peek!

Last Days to Buy Two, Get One Free

This has been a great promotion for all you smart shoppers. Whether you're trying to decorate several rooms or planning ahead for some holiday gift-giving, this is a the time to save on everything in our catalog, including custom expressions. There is no limit on how many free items you can get. Simply put, of every 3 items you buy, the least expensive is FREE! The only downside to this great offer is that it ends this Thursday, so work on those final orders and get them to me directly or purchase on my website before the great deal goes away.

Please Visit "Please Use Your Words"

I'm so excited to invite you to visit my new blog, Please Use Your Words. Here you'll find updates, ideas and tips for using Uppercase Living expressions and other products. I'll make sure to post details of all of our promotions to help you save money. You'll also find pointers to help you make the most of a UL party you might be hosting. I'll add lots of photos to help you visualize how our products will look in your home. I'd love to include pictures of your Uppercase Living expressions too, so send them to me and you might find them posted for all my readers to admire. While you're there, leave a comment and let me know what else you'd like me to feature.

Go to www.pleaseyourwords.com and check back often.

Holiday Catalogs Are Here!!

For the first time this year Uppercase Living has issued a special holiday mini-catalog. In addition to new expressions you'll find several kits that can be customized for the holidays or year-round. The kits are great for yourself or for gift-giving. Also new to this catalog is our limited-time-only shimmer vinyl in 4 colors. You can order any of our expressions in any of these great colors. Everything in the catalog can be ordered starting September 15th. Look for a copy in your mailbox, your next UL order, or let me know if you'd like me to send you one right away!

Get Ready for Photo Prints

I've been keeping a secret since I got back from our convention at the end of July. While there, we learned about what I believe is the most exciting product from Uppercase Living yet and definitely the one that will truly personalize your space unlike anything else. Now, I can share my excitement with all of you as I tell you about Uppercase Living Photo Prints. You can now upload any high resolution photo to my website and get it enlarged and printed on removable, reusable, adhesive vinyl in sizes ranging from 2x2 to 8x4 FEET! There are so many possibilities for this great product: from weddings and anniversaries, to sports photos, family portraits, baby pictures, business logos or even a scenic shot from your favorite vacation; your photos can now become life-size artwork for your home. What better way to showcase products in a business? Or personalize an office or cubicle? We can even create photo prints from your business logo!

Click on the following link for more information on this amazing product: http://uppercaseliving.com/downloads/PhotoPrints_09.pdf. There is also some info in the holiday catalog. I'll post more details on my blog and there's sure to be some on my website too. Photo Prints will become available September 15th. I would love to hear how you will use them, so share your great ideas.

Annual Fall Open House

You're all invited to my annual Open House on Saturday September 26th. View the catalog and samples of our new products, see the project night samples, check out the new accessories and colors, and see a mini Photo Print for yourself. Of course, there will be prize drawings and snacks. Watch your email and my blog for more details to come.

My fall project night is tentatively scheduled for October 18th, so you'll have your projects to take home well before Halloween. I'll hold another one in early December for Christmas and Hannukah gifts and decor.

Parties and Project Nights

With so much going on from Uppercase Living, my schedule for the next several months looks to fill up quickly. In addition to the fall kick-off Open House at my home, I'll be holding two project nights and will also be busy with all of your parties. If you'd like to be a hostess and earn some FREE and HALF-PRICE products, I'd love to get your preferred date on your calendar and share all of our exciting products with your friends in time for the holiday gift-giving season. Let me know when you'd like to have your own home show.

Belated Birthday Wishes

Last month, I was so excited to share all the news about our new catalog, colors, MyDesign Suite, and everything else that I forgot to include birthday wishes for all of you with August birthdays. So this month, I'd like to say Happy Birthday to Marisa, Laurie, Erika, Leah, Lauren, Joyce, Jodi, Sarah, and both Wendy G.'s! My gift to each of you is 10% off any item.

The Boring Stuff

There is nothing more annoying than spam, so please let me know if you'd like me to remove your name from my email list. Feel free to forward this email to anyone who might also like to learn more about our innovative products.

Don't miss out on the last few days to Buy Two, Get One Free!!!

August Customer Newsletter

Hello!

Last week I got to attend my first-ever Uppercase Living convention and I'm back with tons of exciting and fun news to share. In fact, there is so much news that I'm going to save some of it for September! Not to worry, our new catalog is here and plenty inside for you to ooh and ahh about. And if you find that you have wish list is bigger than your bank account, you'll be glad to hear about our Buy Two Get One Free promotion. Keep reading for all the details.

New Catalog

It's finally here and you will love it! Here's just a preview of what's new:

• 6 new colors: Robin's Egg, Fairytale Pink, Varsity Blue, Hot Cocoa, Lemon Chiffon, and Herb Green. These colors are so on-trend and easy to use together or on their own.
• 14 new accessories: from a lightweight acrylic block that looks just like glass, to a new square Frameworks, to mini tin tiles and more more more! You will never drive all over town to find the perfect item to put your vinyl expression on. You've got to see these!
• Clocks! Put a clock face right on your walls. Two different designs both come with coordinating hands and everything but the battery for this quick and easy project.
• 15 new fonts: you'll find contemporary, whimsical and classic fonts in our collection. You will love playing with these in our new MyDesign Suite.
• An all new layout and tons of project ideas
• Coordinating paint in neutrals and some of our most popular colors. These exclusive colors will match our vinyl colors exactly.
• Lots more; keep reading!

You can view the entire catalog on my website now or call me to talk about getting your own copy. You will also see all-new photos of our latest expressions and accessories as you browse through my site.

MyDesign Suite

You'll find that our design tool has been completely revamped into a new MyDesign Suite. With more functionality than ever before, you can view any catalog expression or embellishment and enhance it with your own custom designs. You can also preview your expression on any of our accessories or any surface in the color and size you choose. You will love the versatility and options this new tool will give you. I encourage you to go to my site, become familiar with the tool and create some designs. You can view new tutorials to learn all the great features or call me if you need help with the design. I can't wait to hear your feedback on the new MyDesign Suite so drop me a line and let me know what you think.

Chalk Wall is Back!

Many of you missed out on getting a Chalk Wall kit when they were offered before and now you have another chance. Not only are the previously-introduced kits available again, but now you can choose from three sets of Chalk Wall Shapes. There is even a plain solid rectangle that you can embellish however you like. This affordable product was so unique and popular that I, for one, am thrilled that it's back. I can't wait to see the creative ways all of you will find to use this great product in your homes. Click here to see all of the fun new options for Chalk Wall.

BUY TWO, GET ONE FREE!

Isn't it hard to narrow down all the great choices in the Uppercase Living catalog to just one or two to order? Our new promotion makes it easy to get a few more of the items on your wish list. Simply order two things from our catalog and you'll get one FREE! The lowest priced item will be the free one. There is no limit to this promotion as long as you order in multiples of three. It's a great way to stock up on accessories for the holiday season or refresh some of the decor in your home. This promotion is only good through September 10, so please don't wait to order.

When's Your Party?

With so many great announcements from Uppercase Living (and more to come next month), I expect my schedule to be very full between now and December. If you'd like to host a party and earn some free and half-price products, please don't wait too long to schedule. And if you're planning a get-together with your friends anyway, why not turn it into an Uppercase Living party? No extra work for you and lots of extra benefits. Hostesses get first dibs on my current stack of brand-new catalogs.

Because I love to treat my hostesses, each hostess who has a party with $350 in sales or more in August, September, or October will have her name entered in a drawing for one of our new mini punched tin tiles with a coordinating expression, both in your choice of colors.

Project Classes

I'm making tentative plans to have at least 2 project parties this fall. I will have a choice of projects that you will be able to customize for yourself or gift-giving. If you're interested in attending one or both of these events, please let me know. I'd also love to hear what kinds of projects you'd like to work on so I can add them to my list. You can also have your own project party by hosting friends at your home. I will work with you to come up with several fun projects for you and your friends to choose from. Of course, you'll receive hostess benefits for a project party.

Lots More to Come in September

Uppercase Living has more new introductions next month. I won't give away all my secrets, but I can tell you that I'll be able to help make your holidays sparkle & shine, your gift giving easier than ever, and bring your precious memories to life like never before. Stay tuned for the details...

The Boring Stuff

There is nothing more annoying than spam, so please let me know if you'd like me to remove your name from my email list. Feel free to forward this email to anyone who might also like to learn more about our innovative products.

Don't forget Buy Two Get One Free and have fun browsing our new catalog.