Reinventing the online shopping experience. Introducing my OpenSky store!

You might have already guessed it by now. But I'm here to confirm the rumors. Yes, that mysterious little blue button that said: "Something Exciting is Coming " was a prelude to the fantastic partnership that I have entered into with OpenSky.

And now I'm more than thrilled to be able to share the exciting news!

Back in May I attended a conference in which I had the fortunate opportunity to meet with Ted Rubin, Chief Social Marketing Officer of OpenSky and learn all about this amazing new platform they had brewing. As I sat there and listened to Ted introduce the OpenSky philosophy, I couldn't help but get really excited. You see, OpenSky is a platform that enables an online community of trusted individuals to recommend products to consumers, based on their personal experiences and unique perspectives.

There was something truly special and intriguing behind the idea of reinventing the online shopping experience. To bring the element of true social interaction to online shopping.  Just the idea of being part of a network that enabled bloggers, writers, community leaders and anyone else who had a passion to connect with some truly amazing manufacturers and help them build their brands, to be an extension of their marketing efforts and help them succeed and thrive, was exhilarating.

In just the last year I had come across many jewelry designers, clothing designers and toy producers that had amazing products, selling them through small channels and craft fairs. Products I knew people would love. If you are anything like me, when I come across something I love, I want to shout about it from the rooftops. I want everyone I know to experience the same exuberance I feel! 

As I sat there listening to Ted Rubin wax poetically (at least to my ears) about this new way to shop and distribute online, my mind was racing with all the sellers I wanted to connect with.  

So I jumped at the chance to be part of the OpenSky network.

OpenSky makes it possible for bloggers, like me, to share some of the most interesting and unique products out there with my readers. Through my OpenSky store (which will be live August 10th!) I not only get to sell and promote only the products I truly love and believe in, but I am connected with a community of sellers that are passionate about the products they produce and design. And many are bloggers just like you and me!

In turn, you get to discover new and clever items and buy from someone you know and trust. Someone you know you have something in common with. Turning the online shopping experience social. More like shopping with your girlfriends, rather than the cold hard screen between you and your shopping cart. 

I hope you are as excited as I am and will come back on August 10th for my store's grand opening! I'm over the moon to share with you some of my favorite products that make my crazy life a little easier, a little more stylish, a little sweeter (you know me and my LOVE for cupcakes) and a hell of a lot more fun. I can’t wait to share more with you in just a couple of weeks!

And, if you are a blogger or you sell a great product, it's not too late for you to join this extraordinary community.  Please visit OpenSky to learn more about becoming a supplier and discover really awesome people like myself to promote and sell your products. Or become a seller and share your honest opinion and unique perspective on the products you use and love. Be sure and tell them shari@talesfromthesippycup sent you!!

See you here August 10th!  Whoo hoo!