My Ocean Interiors eStore is a companion to this web site and offers the chance to purchase those elements of casual coastal style for your home, wardrobe and lifestyle which you will find featured throughout these pages.
You'll have access to Coastal Fabrics and Nautical Trim, Seaside Table and Bar Ware, Beach Glass Style, Rope Knots, Fishing Buoys and Floats, Seashells, Mermaids, Coastal Greeting Cards, Holiday Ornaments, Ocean Gifts, Coastal Candles and Soaps, New Vintage Seaside Toys, Signal Flags, Salty Pet Collars, The Mermaid's Retro CDs and The Mermaid's Closet Womens' Casual Plus Size Clothing.
Catalogue shopping (once a necessity for those who lived in a rural area, and those who don't like schlepping through malls) is now being replaced by on-line shopping. There are some real advantages; on the Land's End site I have a virtual model - my measurements, even my hair style and colouring - she has to try everything on, and look like hell in the bathing suit! Staples delivers my printer ink, which saves me a bundle because if I go to Staples I spend $$$ on gadgets etc. Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Sears - all on line. I've even ordered handmade shoes from Turkey - nothing is out of reach anymore.
If you deal with a reputable store, use a credit card wisely, and read all the information you should have no problems plus they usually have generous return policies.
The whole process is made more streamline if you go through Canda Post BorderFree - see the information below.
To understand Canada Post Borderfree, remember 3 simple words — convenient, easy and secure.
Convenient: Shop Direct the Borderfree way from your office, home, or just about anywhere you happen to be. Through Borderfree and its retail partners, you can instantly access more brands and a wider selection of merchandise.
Easy: Shop the way you want — browse through a catalogue, pick up the phone or get online. Friendly, retailer customer service representatives are available to help you find exactly what you’re looking for and accurately answer your questions regarding currency conversions, taxes, and duties. If you sign up as a Smart Shopper, you’ll even know in advance of promotions, sales and special offers that you can take advantage of.
Secure: As part of the Canada Post Group of Companies, Borderfree allows you to make your purchases with confidence.
Free to Send Money Pay for purchases or send money to anyone with an email address in 190 countries and regions. It's free.
Accepted Worldwide PayPal is accepted by thousands of businesses worldwide and is the preferred payment method on eBay.com.
Easy to Sign Up, Easy to Use Signing up for a PayPal account is easy, and takes just a few minutes to complete. Once you're done, you can send your payment in minutes!
Before you get hooked, here are some tips to keep you on the straight and narrow:
1. Don't make any purchase from a website that does not have a secure payment system. Look for a padlock logo on the checkout page indicating a secure site before typing in your credit card number.
2. If you are buying items in UK or Continental sites, make sure you understand the sizes, and the North American equivalent. Get out your measuring tape, if necessary!
3. Make sure you understand shipping costs, whether duties are included and what your rights are with regards to returns.
4. We're all aware that our sizes vary from designer to designer, so bear this in mind when shopping online. Before splurging on a new designer, do your homework to ascertain what size you'll be. It will save you time and money in the long run.
5. Have your parcels shipped to work (especially if there are no duties), so you don't have to waste time running to the post office.
6. If you discover a U.S. site that you adore, but that does not serve Canada, check out internationalcheckout.com. For a fee, calculated based on order value and other variables, they will act as an intermediary service, allowing goods to be sent to them and on to you! As always, take the time to read the full terms and conditions before engaging this service.
(RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver, Chairman of DATA to raise awareness and money for The Global Fund by teaming up with the world's most iconic brands to produce (PRODUCT)RED branded products. A percentage of each (PRODUCT)RED product sold is given to The Global Fund. The money helps women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.
What's the meaning of the parentheses or brackets? Well, we call them "the embrace." Each company that becomes (RED) places its logo in this embrace and is then elevated to the power of red. Thus the name -- (PRODUCT)RED.
You, the consumer, can take your purchase to the power of (RED) simply by upgrading your choice. Thus the proposition: (YOU)RED. Be embraced, take your own fine self to the power of (RED). What better way to become a good-looking samaritan?!
