“It’s about getting rid of stuff,” said Ira Matathia, director of consulting and strategy at Faith Popcorn’s BrainReserve, a strategic marketing firm in New York.īesides the logistical difficulty of extracting a three-piece sectional and finding someone to take it, Mr. Matathia says, consumers are tiring of having so many possessions that they have to put some in storage. “They have everything they actually need, and they actually want a lot less.” “People have fundamentally reassessed this whole notion of wants and needs,” he said. In a recent survey it conducted of 1,003 American adults, Faith Popcorn’s BrainReserve found that 9 of 10 respondents agreed that “I am considering opting for a simpler life” while three-quarters said that “buying less stuff” is appealing. “The more you own, the more you have to dust, store, maintain,” said Marti Hedges, an interior designer in Scottsdale who recently had clients buy a new sofa and love seat through a cash-for-clunkers offer. Elizabeth DeRosa, an elementary reading teacher in Gloversville, N.Y., said she was finally motivated to replace a hand-me-down coffee table after learning about the Cash-for-Clunkers promotion at Ruby & Quiri.307 North Comrie Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095 “I think the days of instant gratification, of shopping-shopping-shopping, have kind of passed,” she added.įor consumers who have to make tough spending choices, trade-in promotions come down to getting the best deal possible. Industry: Ret Furniture Ret Household Appliances Ret Radio/TV/Electronics Ret Floor Covering Whol Homefurnishings, Furniture Sales, Appliance Sales, Carpet Installation, Flooring. Phone: (518) 725-7115, (518) 762-7829, (518) 736-8138 (Fax)ĭescription: Ruby & Quiri's Design Studio is an incredible resource for any home (or business) improvement project. #RUBY AND QUIRI JOHNSTOWN NEW YORK TRIAL#.A total of 300 horseshoes will be hidden in phases throughout the summer, so don’t worry if you can’t get out to explore this weekend. If you come across one, they ask that you share your find on social media and tag Saratoga Hidden Horseshoes. The horseshoes will be hidden between ground level and eye level no more than four feet from a trail, but wont’ necessarily be visible-Jenn recommends carrying a poking stick to prod around leaves and brush, or to look in bushes. Most are plain horseshoes that have a number, logo and QR code on them, but 30 have been painted or decorated by local artists, including several from Saratoga Springs High School, AIM Service and Saratoga Bridges. The duo has been hyping up the hunt on Instagram and Facebook for more than three months, and, as of today, the wait is over.Īs of this morning, Jenn and Tracy have hidden horseshoes throughout eight of the city’s parks and trails: Spring Run, Waterfront Park, the Greenbelt Connector, Congress Park, Railroad Run, High Rock Park, Geyser Road Trail and Bog Meadow. This winter she and fellow Rhode Island native turned Saratogian Tracy Shannon launched Saratoga Hidden Horseshoes, a scavenger hunt like the Glass Float Project, but for authentic horseshoes worn by Saratoga racehorses. While Jenn hasn’t found an orb yet, she’s decided to bring the spirit of the hunt to her new hometown. A post shared by Saratoga, NY | Community Enthusiasts ( )
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