I applaud the person who realized that marshmallows are the perfect size to fill the holes in chicken wire. At only 97 cents per bag, Alison of A. Dodson’s in Suffolk, VA, tells me that this marshmallow igloo was an inexpensive and easy display. The displays at A. Dodson’s are known for being unpredictable and quirky and this penguin oasis is no exception. They like to change their displays often, so they look for creative ideas to engage their customers while shopping for apparel, gifts and antiques.

Most readers are aware of my love (obsession) for fun props. Imagine my glee when I found this adorable, pink stove in a window display at Charley and Bella’s in Marshall, TX.  The display incorporates the store’s product mix of home decor, gifts and gourmet products. You can almost smell the gingerbread men on the cookie sheets.

At the Wandering Wardrobe consignment shop in Springville, UT, they used blue and silver ornaments to bring attention to a punchbowl set.  The picture speaks for itself. It worked!

Back in the summer, I wrote about lime green being a great “pop” color to draw customers to your displays. I also noted the use of it in the 2010 Christmas products. Here it is paired with red birds and accents to become an alternative to the traditional red and green holiday table. This tabletop display (left) is from Millyn’s in Dardanelle, AR.  On the right is the Mudpie dog products holiday display in the Onecoast Showroom at the Dallas  Mart.

Adding the pop color is especially effective in displays that include neutral products, as seen in these home decor settings at the Red Window in Chapel Hill, NC.

The lime green pop even shows up in baby decor at Nine Months Later. This time it is mixed with black and white accents and dark wood furniture.

Finally, a few more examples where the green is used on display shelves of housewares at Home Design Studio in Columbus, TX (on left). The Elegant Setting (on right) carries new and vintage tabletop products in Southampton, NY. They celebrate a time when “entertaining was an art“. Appropriate at this time of year.

Happy Entertaining! I wish you many wonderful celebrations with family and friends.

Thanks for taking the time to read the Retail Details blog. Please click “like” if you agree and share it with your friends and colleagues.

~Becky