Personalized hand painted ornaments
We manufacture and market wooden commemorative and Christmas ornaments that we personalize for individuals and families.
Keywords: Personalized, ornaments, Christmas, keepsakes
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
26 years
What is your primary product or service?
Wooden, hand-painted ornaments
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Was involved in a variety of craft projects and people liked my hand painted ornaments, so I started to sell them
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We continue to make and market our own wooden ornaments. We manufacture them in our basement and paint them in our studio at home. Each ornament is hand crafted.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We market our products at craft shows and on the internet website. We are about ready to retire and enjoy our grandchildren. While we continue to expand our product offering, we have no plans to expand beyond our present capabilities.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Since we operate from our home, we do not have a retail store front. Our entire product line is presented on our website at trimmersbymaryann.com
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Checks, MasterCard, VISA and Discover
Which areas do you service?
We attend shows in Ohio, New York and Illinois. Our website serves the rest of the world.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Mary Ann Sanders is the President and Product Designer for the company. David Sanders is the Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer.
What are your hours of operation?
We can be reached at sales@trimmersbymaryann.com or by telephone at 330-670-8202. We do not maintain a retail storefront and therefore do not have normal business hours.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Our Christmas tree is covered with your ornaments."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"There is no excellence without great labor", William Shepherd Hollingshead