tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post1600060132031074141..comments2023-05-01T10:11:17.041-04:00Comments on time worn interiors: Name That Store Contest!time worn interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355684540657164949noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-79749209332281736112011-09-14T20:25:53.147-04:002011-09-14T20:25:53.147-04:00You know my choice:
Tous le Maison
(sounds like &...You know my choice:<br />Tous le Maison <br />(sounds like "Toola May Zon") and it means To the house or all the house (I think lol!)<br />jackiwjacklynn4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07183194294955824910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-35612682252692855422011-09-14T14:36:06.418-04:002011-09-14T14:36:06.418-04:00If you want something different don't use the ...If you want something different don't use the word Maison there is scads of stores starting with that or had the word Maison in the title.<br /><br />amour de la France<br />(Love of France )<br />or <br />millésime de la France<br />( vintage of France)<br /><br />I know you will come up with something dreamy from France<br /><br />xoxox janice kiss on both cheeksCurtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-89092946734336271012011-09-14T13:02:05.082-04:002011-09-14T13:02:05.082-04:00Well, my dear TOT, having had a French shop for 5 ...Well, my dear TOT, having had a French shop for 5 years here in Iowa and being a fluent French speaker (and teacher) I decided to call my shop A French Accent and people STILL got the name mixed up and called me the French Connection. So, I would say keep it simple. Maison 211 is something most Americans could say without slaughtering (Mayzon)because Maison a deux cents onze is likely not going to roll off their tongue. Now if you want to call it A French Accent, I have some great black and white exterior BIG signs with fleur de lys on them I'd sell you on your next Iowa jaunt :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899596172727294741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-24614956554141681662011-09-13T08:20:13.272-04:002011-09-13T08:20:13.272-04:00What about the translation of Two Generations. I ...What about the translation of Two Generations. I think it's Deux Generations. I also thought of the saying, Like Mother, Like Daughter. I see someone already posted it. I like the one that you are already thinking of, House at 211. I'm certain whatever you choose, it will be a great fit.<br /><br />Smiles,<br /><br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171165368899867363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-72553968193685234312011-09-12T22:36:11.500-04:002011-09-12T22:36:11.500-04:00I think I have to echo the votes for Maison 211!I think I have to echo the votes for Maison 211!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681758704537895350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-12257519768200479522011-09-12T18:01:32.751-04:002011-09-12T18:01:32.751-04:00what a fabulous building, as for a name that's...what a fabulous building, as for a name that's a tough one, good luck! how about just 211 ? I know its not fancy but it certainly is easy to remember!! Have a fun time with your shop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-7558461962881237872011-09-11T09:52:03.214-04:002011-09-11T09:52:03.214-04:00I'm opening a store in Bellevue,KY., in 2 week...I'm opening a store in Bellevue,KY., in 2 weeks. Choosing a name was the hardest part. I finally just stopped thinking about it and it came to me.Vintage @ 707. We are at 707 Fairfield Ave. Good Luck! I don't have a blog, but my facebook page is Vintage at 707Vintage@707https://www.blogger.com/profile/07562225075164180289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-17780178079144944602011-09-11T09:02:41.567-04:002011-09-11T09:02:41.567-04:00I took years of French and love to speak in French...I took years of French and love to speak in French, but I work in a quilt shop and have noticed that since the fabric lines with French names started to come out that people <i>do not enjoy one bit</i> trying to say the names. I would have thought most people could take a stab at it and enjoy it but most emphatically do not. I wouldn't give your shop a French name for that reason. The suggestion of "two eleven" lower-case is very cool. It appears that Chez or Maison is all people can handle, otherwise, they won't be saying your shop name.sewprimitive karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125490235366694521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-30520214540986881762011-09-10T16:55:35.482-04:002011-09-10T16:55:35.482-04:00I plugged in time worn interiors into my google tr...I plugged in time worn interiors into my google translator and came up with intérieurs du temps porté.<br />fancy huh? <br />Just wanted to say that I had a different name for our shop and it only managed to confuse people.<br /><br />Just saying:) <br />but thanks for wanting our 2 cents....<br />mines is only worth a penny I'm afraidCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812929183991250426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-46867072009280246742011-09-09T20:54:10.598-04:002011-09-09T20:54:10.598-04:00How exciting to be opening your own shop!!!! (I...How exciting to be opening your own shop!!!! (I'm absolutely blank regarding a name...but knowing you it will be uber-cool!)<br />Can't wait to see you and your daughter next weekend!! I never do "first annual" shows, but took a chance on this one--fingers crossed!!sassytrashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396822636714163191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-14769839327175159682011-09-09T20:41:26.029-04:002011-09-09T20:41:26.029-04:00This is fun T. Your building is going to look Fre...This is fun T. Your building is going to look Frenchy. I say keep it simple and easy to remember and say. I too was going to do the same thing for my store. I went with the English because I could not say The Green Pea in French, (le petet pois vert). Here are my suggestions: TOT (tout pett en fant)<br />Me (Moi) very easy to say<br />Just Me (Juste Moi)<br />Have a good weekend. Hugs, sandiThe Green Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364131004316166833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-41255357875687820352011-09-09T17:27:11.566-04:002011-09-09T17:27:11.566-04:00I am torn...the one hand thinks you should keep Ti...I am torn...the one hand thinks you should keep Time Worn Interiors (maybe written french like) but then when I saw Chez 211 I liked that as well. <br /><br />Why don't you just keep TWI and just give the whole place a french feel.<br /><br />Whatever you come up with it will be fabulous! Oh, how about fabulous in french?!Sandi~A Cottage Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909268807583476776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-1903660978704435912011-09-09T15:14:46.115-04:002011-09-09T15:14:46.115-04:00I wouldn't have two separate names. "Time...I wouldn't have two separate names. "Time Worn Interiors" is who<br />you've been, who you are, and what you can be. Offering french items is awesome, (I'm so jealous) but what if down the road you decide not to. "Time Worn" is specific but not so specific that you'd be stuck to one style. It can evolve and grow with you and your taste. I doubt this is what you wanted to hear but you already have the perfect store name. Concentrate on having the best and most unique merchandise to make customers fall in love with "time worn style".<br />And have fun!!!Brandon Wolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825845376030941092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-66589263022236275442011-09-09T09:58:35.886-04:002011-09-09T09:58:35.886-04:00How about " Vaut le voyage"....." W...How about " Vaut le voyage"....." Worth the Trip! Hope to make it there sometime. My very best wishes to you.<br />Hugs<br />BeckyOne Shabby Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343101661626722420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-62996617885120989702011-09-09T08:45:46.722-04:002011-09-09T08:45:46.722-04:00I can't wait to hear you answer the phone in F...I can't wait to hear you answer the phone in French with that sweet southern Kentucky accent...HA!!!!<br /><br />Luv ya...sA Wild Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083369862963892366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-91859591451123760132011-09-09T08:36:07.599-04:002011-09-09T08:36:07.599-04:00Keep it simple and the name must let your customer...Keep it simple and the name must let your customers know who and what you are. I own a salon with a 205 Street address - thus, Salon 205. It has worked well for 16 plus years. I think the French name is too dificult to remember, spell, and pronounce. It's beautiful, but not great from a marketing standpoing. You only have to register the name with your county, so check out what's going on at your courthouse as far as other names.cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186729544441209447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-70439725638710601142011-09-08T23:55:19.266-04:002011-09-08T23:55:19.266-04:00Patina 211
Facade 211
Patina
Facade
Chateau Ti...Patina 211<br /><br />Facade 211<br /><br />Patina<br /><br />Facade<br /><br />Chateau TimeWorn<br /><br /><br /><br />Hope you find the word for you<br />Can't wait to see pictures!<br />SherrySherry Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06449454989209692707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-30295427957558811362011-09-08T23:47:33.617-04:002011-09-08T23:47:33.617-04:00Some of the earlier posts bring up some good point...Some of the earlier posts bring up some good points, about name recognition and moving. So...<br /><br />Time Worn Interiors les devanture - the storefront or Time Worn Interiors les magasin - the shop<br />Also... <br />telle mère, telle fille - Like mother, like daughter<br /><br />And about branding, maybe something less obvious than the fleur de lis, I don't know, a baguette or beret? Ha! <br /><br />I only took one semester of French and since I barely have a grasp of English language...it didn't go well. All I remember is à tout à l'heure - see you later, all the best for your new adventure!<br />Susanne.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843617188292463722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-62423607510914866732011-09-08T22:55:57.947-04:002011-09-08T22:55:57.947-04:00What a beautiful building and so much fun! I would...What a beautiful building and so much fun! I would love to open my own shop one day. I would name it either (une)? belle maison [beautiful house] or belle tresor [beautiful treasure].Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12240113783462640605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-91164024680791343362011-09-08T22:49:14.745-04:002011-09-08T22:49:14.745-04:00I think you should use Time Worn Interiors (it has...I think you should use Time Worn Interiors (it hasn't been that long since you changed your name). Now everyone has come to know you by that name - don't make it complicated by having 2 different names. People are easily confused. Also you should promote your shop & name even when you are at shows. If you have 2 different names you will constantly be explaining... (you) "I have a shop in Kentucky. no it's not called Time Worn Interiors. That is our show name. Our shop name is.... (customer with a puzzled look) Oh, so you aren't going to call your shop Time Worn Interiors - that's only for shows?" You get what I'm saying. And, hopefully, your plan is to be in business for a long time. What are you going to do when "French" trends out? And, we all know it will. Everything does -look what happened to "country". Best of luck with the new shop. Let us know when you open. We'll come shop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00447351775064307641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-57155858058003964292011-09-08T22:12:02.533-04:002011-09-08T22:12:02.533-04:00A French name, I no Nothing of French period, exce...A French name, I no Nothing of French period, except Provence. i had to look up the spelling for it. Here's my toss in the hat:<br /><br />Pleasant Provence on Main.<br /><br />No, I didn't look to see if it already exists somewhere, that is just too difficult to do this night! Smiling at you, hope all goes well, I love the picture of your building!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-63657662143564630652011-09-08T21:38:03.971-04:002011-09-08T21:38:03.971-04:00Oh I can't wait to see how wonderful it will b...Oh I can't wait to see how wonderful it will be. I have two suggestions, how about the simple word 'Oui'. Or perhaps a word that means some thing to do with family since your daughter is joining you.<br /><br />Smiles,<br /><br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171165368899867363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-14517457102722349192011-09-08T20:44:29.543-04:002011-09-08T20:44:29.543-04:00You got some wonderful suggestions here. I suppos...You got some wonderful suggestions here. I suppose TICK OFF TOT is out?;>) Can't wait to see this up and running! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-50269648284818983442011-09-08T20:36:31.952-04:002011-09-08T20:36:31.952-04:00I like Chez 211 and Maison 211 the best so far. Pe...I like Chez 211 and Maison 211 the best so far. People could remember it. What about keep your name, Time Worn Interiors, but maybe adding a fleur de lis as part of the branding? You could incorporate into the logo and on the door?Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646226377258322937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9004276822099257887.post-61817037196063021422011-09-08T19:58:38.195-04:002011-09-08T19:58:38.195-04:00what fun! how bout "Chez 211." "Che...what fun! how bout "Chez 211." "Chez" means "at the home of".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748085148393959903noreply@blogger.com