Certainly some (or even the majority) of your inventory can be purchased from gift-specific wholesale companies, but there are other sources to pursue also. Visit local craft, art, or trade fairs, and look online on Etsy (or similar websites). In order to have a well-stocked gift shop that appeals to a variety of customers, you'll probably need to obtain inventory from more than one source. Look for an appropriate range of inventory within your niche, and acquire enough to fill all of your shelf and display space. Keep in mind that customers may come in looking for a certain type of item, but find that gifts from a different section catch their eye. So, even if you plan to sell primarily picture frames and wall art, still plan to stock other sections. That said, avoid pigeonholing your inventory. Most gift shops that sell exclusively to one niche or one type of client don't last long. Nearly all gift shops will purchase their inventory wholesale and then mark up the inventory prices. You'll need to pay attention to which items are popular with customers and which items are sitting on the shelves, and mark prices up and down accordingly. For example, if you're located in an area frequented by tourists, they may be willing to pay 50% more for an item than a local would.

Summary: Find reliable inventory sources. Stock up on inventory. Mark inventory prices up on popular items.

It's best to start small when quitting caffeine. Begin by cutting out one caffeinated drink per day. Do this for a week. If you're missing the ritual of a morning coffee or soda, think about replacing your caffeinated beverage with its decaffeinated counterpart. Then cut out a second caffeinated beverage per day and do it for a week. Continue this pattern until you have stopped drinking all caffeine. Alternatively, if you believe that you can stop it at once, try it out and if that does not work out - simply decrease your daily intake of caffeine. Allocate your caffeine money in the beginning of the week, so that if you over-consume it in the beginning of the week, you will have nothing to fall back onto in the end of the week. If you allocate less and less caffeine money as you go on, you will gradually reduce your intake. Set aside one day - possibly a Sunday - when you are not on the go for a detox day. Make sure on the day you have chosen to detox you have no pressing commitments or tasks. Keep your calendar empty for at least the first three weeks after giving up caffeine. Give your body plenty of rest, and include a healthy intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, and consume a daily multivitamin which includes B vitamins as this will produce a similar effect to what you would otherwise gain from caffeinated products. Regular intake of water will help your internal organs to detox and will keep your body steadily hydrated. Caffeine is a diuretic which can cause people to lose fluid. The effects are mild for people who consume caffeine in moderation but for those that are addicted or for those that drink mostly energy drinks, this will lead to dehydration. Too much caffeine along with not enough water intake can easily lead to dehydration which causes numerous health issues. Try for eight 8 oz glasses of water per day. Find someone to quit with you. If you can't find that kind of support, promise to someone whom you love and respect that you will quit caffeine. Thus, consuming caffeine in any form will make you break your promise, and this will provide you with another incentive to stay on the wagon. Even just telling a friend that you are trying to cut out caffeine can help to provide you with some support. Try sending a daily text or calling a friend daily to update them on your progress.

Summary: Start phasing out caffeine. Make it hard to drink caffeine. Allow lots of time for rest and recuperation. Drink water. Don't go at it alone.

Cut sections of screening to fill in the spaces within the framework. Make sure to leave a little excess to allow room for error. Begin at the top middle of the opening, and secure the screen using the staple gun. Working toward the outer area of the space, smooth the screen and staple at regular intervals. Make sure that the screening lays flat and is stretched taut as you go. Once the top is secured, staple the sides and bottom, always stretching the screen to make sure it remains taut. Continue until the screen is firmly in place across the expanse of the framework. Using a utility knife, trim off the extra edges of the screening material, outside of the the staples. You might consider using more durable screening material on the bottom part of the screen, especially if you have pets who might rub up against the screen or scratch it with their claws.

Summary: Cut the screens to size. Attach the screens. Cut off the excess screen.

Before you purchase a violin, you should play the instrument. Most music shops will actually have a separate room for this purpose. Play the violin to get a sense of the feel and tone. You should also have a friend or music teacher with you so that they can hear and test the instrument as well. Some shops will even allow you to take the violin home for a test period. Ask to see if that is possible and take advantage of the store's policy. You may find that the violin sounds different once you get it home. Cracks in the wood can be expensive to repair and will impact the quality of the sound produced by the violin. Inspect the instrument for any cracks before purchasing. This is especially necessary if you are buying a used or antique violin. The ribs, or sides of the violin, should not bulge out beyond the edges of the top or back of the violin. This is typically a sign that the wood was not treated properly. It can also be common among violins that are over fifty years old. Consult a violin repair shop before purchasing a violin with this type of wear. The cost to make the repairs may be expensive. The bridge of the violin should be rounded, allowing for you to play a single string or multiple strings at the same time. If the bridge is flat at the top it may be very difficult to play a single note. The type and quality of wood can drastically impact the price of a violin. The best types of wood are spruce wood tops with maple wood necks, backs, and sides. Typically wood that has been aged for longer will be drier and stronger and is considered better quality for violins. Ebony is typically used for the fingerboard. Less expensive violins may use cheaper wood types and may even have a plastic chin rest. If you are interested in buying an antique professionally made violin, such as a Stradivarious, you should make sure the instrument has been professionally appraised and authenticated before purchasing. There are only 600 Stradivari left in the world. An appraisal will help ensure that you avoid spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a fake.
Summary: Test the violin before purchasing. Look for cracks in the wood. Check the ribs for bulging. Check that the bridge is adequately curved. Ask what type of wood the violin is made from. Ensure an antique violin comes with an authentication certificate.