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It's All About Presentation....

by MaryAnn Carroll

Although I still struggle with trying to get just the right picture, I think that you will see some progression from the first picture below to the last. What I have found is that using the highest quality option on my camera is well worth the space that each picture takes up on a card. After all, you can delete them once you save them to your computer. There is nothing that drives me more crazy that seeing items for sale that are blurry, have busy backgrounds, etc.. Well....that's an exageration....there are some things in life that drive me crazier.....

However, when it comes to online shopping, I would rather see fewer pictures displayed rather than filling up space (5 on Etsy) as opposed to those that are poorly done. Let's talk picture taking and presentation.....

What's important to you whether you are a seller or a buyer.......or both?

The top three picture below are from my earlier days..... done with just the standard quality and the last three are using the highest quality....and the macro option, of course. I have an okay camera.... nothing spectacular...but it does the trick using the high quality option.

What are your frustrations when you are shopping online?

Not enough pictures, too blurry, too busy in the background?

Let's help each other by sharing our own pet peeves along with offering some useful suggestions.

World of Color Food Merchandise & Picnic Meals

You can find this whimsical goodies throughout Disney California Adventure park

Popcorn wagons at Disney California Adventure park get in the fun with flavored and colored popcorn in a souvenir bucket, with tastes of cherry, blueberry and plum

Light-up cotton candy! White cotton candy with a ribbon of pink, blue or purple wraps around a light-up wand. Or just eat: the “World of Color” cupcake has raspberry filling and milk chocolate frosting with a “World of Color” chocolate image.

Spectrum Splash is Minute Maid Light Lemonade with a shot of flavored syrup in strawberry, blueberry or Granny Smith apple, served in a light-up “World of Color” plastic glass. Or with a kick: the Tropical Mist cocktail features Vodka X-fusion and coconut rum topped with sprite – and a light-up swizzle stick, available only at Ariel’s Grotto, Cove Bar and Wine Country Trattoria.

If you prefer bling, a light-up bangle bracelet comes in red, blue and green. Or a “light”-er-than-air light-up glasshouse balloon.

Take a look at the 'World of Color' Picnic Meals as well ºoº

The Epcot Outpost - Village Traders & Refreshment Outpost

The Epcot Outpost is located between Germany and China in the World Showcase.

Technically, it is not a country but if it were, it would be Africa. This small area has a refreshment stand, a shop and even live entertainment for guests to enjoy.

Village Traders - The outdoor market features soapstone sculptures, wood cravings including canes, hats and African masks.

Directions: From the entrance pass the large ball of Spaceship Earth and continue on to the World Showcase which surrounds the lagoon. Follow the path left (Mexico) around the lagoon till you pass China and go over the bridge. The shop/stand is on the left.

R E F R E S H M E N T O U T P O S T

The Refreshment Cool Post offers cold drinks, soft serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, chips and fruit.

OrisRisi- is a pair of African storytellers. This couple tells folktales that they heard as children in Nigeria. The storytelling includes the playing of the drums which most people find hypnotic. Children especially love the drums.

This duo is very entertaining, as they should be. He is a music researcher and a folklorist and she grew up hearing the stories that they share with park guests. The two of them together are very animated and very good storytellers. Be sure to check a times guide for specific performance times.

Kids should stick around after the storytelling is over for a chance to play the drums.

Click Here to see the menu (and price) and click here to see family photos at this location!

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2011

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Club Cool hosted by Coca-Cola 2011

Club Cool (formerly Ice Station Cool) is an attraction located in the Innoventions Pavilion at Epcot that allows people to cool off and drink complimentary Coca-Cola soft drinks from around the world.

Ice Station Cool closed on June 6, 2005, and re-opened as Club Cool on November 14, 2005.

The tasting area has self-serve soda dispensers, dispensing Coca-Cola products from around the world.

    ºoº Smart Watermelon (China) - A very refreshing watermelon flavored drink;

    ºoº Kinley Lemon (Israel);

    ºoº Fanta Kolita (Costa Rica) - A very sweet cherry flavored soda;

    ºoº VegitaBeta (Japan);

    ºoº Lift Apple (Mexico) - An apple flavored beverage;

    ºoº Mezzo Mix (Germany) - Coke with a taste of orange [The only drink that contains caffeine];

    ºoº Beverly (Italy) - A very bitter non-alcoholic apéritif;

ºoº Krest Ginger Ale (Mozambique);

"Club Cool is one Hot spot that you’ll want to make it a point to visit in Epcot. Be sure to try the mix and match game or just sample and see what flavor you like the best. On a hot day this is a perfect place to stop. They keep it pretty cold inside and it’s a great way to get out of the hot Florida sun and the free drinks is pretty cool too."
- Chip & Company

In the video bellow you can see a coke suicide by my friend @DiscoverEpcot

C l u b C o o l 2 0 1 1 M e r c h a n d i s e

The history of the partnership between Coca-Cola and Disney

Coca-Cola sponsored the first Disney television show, One Hour in Wonderland, which aired as a special on December 25, 1950. When Disneyland opened in 1955, Coke became a participant with the Refreshment Corner on Main Street, U.S.A., and remains a participant there today. Coca-Cola is now the global beverage provider for all of Disney's 11 parks in the U.S., Hong Kong, France and Japan.