About Us
Terry Janis refined her skills of selecting artists and their objects of art after 12 years in a storefront Gallery called Adornments, in Grandview, OH. For the last 19 years she has transferred those abilities to her online website, featuring handcrafted jewelry, art, Judaica, and gifts. From all the talented artists out there, Terry has singled out artists that are outstanding in their field and she wishes to expose them to the general public, who otherwise, might not have any contact with them.
The Terry Janis Collection offers art and gifts in many categories, and they can be easily accessed on her website. Refine your search even more, if you are looking for a particular artist, clicking on the Bios and Artists Banner under her logo.
Thank you for our continued online success, and remember you can always view our merchandise by appointment, and there is NEVER any pressure to buy!
For appointment, call 614.235.5445
How We Got Started
I started painting sweatshirts in the early 1990's and people wanted to buy them off my body! I had no particular skills, but somehow my shirts said more to the public. I always liked to shop at small boutiques and galleries in other cities, and felt that Columbus didn't have anything like I was seeing elsewhere. I was fascinated with artist made "anything". So with no business experience, I opened my first shop inside an interior design store in Grandview, and just sold jewelry. Through experience and research, I ended up on Grandview Ave for 12 years. I loved every bit of it.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (20)
"Great variety of one of a kind jaw-dropping hand made jewelry."
"The Terry Janis collection has a great selection of unique home products and gifts. Terry hand..."
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"The Terry Janis collection has a great selection of unique home products and gifts. Terry hand selects everything in her shop and you can tell how passionate she is about her collection! "
Products & Services
Attach these whimsical metal pieces of art to a tree or a post in the ground. Watch it spin when the wind blows. There are many other designs to ...
At The Terry Janis Collection, we sometimes stuff these with candy or kitchen utensils - anything you can think of. This one is directed to sister...
Who doesn't love Elmo? We have anything from newborn gifts to teens. Many are handcrafted from artists worldwide. Check us out at www.terryjanis.com
Gallery
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"Her product is very original and of great quality"
"My twin grandchildren were so excited with thei birthday cake….with all the colors and lots of..."
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"My twin grandchildren were so excited with thei birthday cake….with all the colors and lots of goodies on top"
Recent Activity
While very concerned about the economy, people's livelihoods, and the tremendous impact on families and individuals, being "alive" as opposed to dead seems the obvious priority. The problem with the public, is if you give them an inch, they want more. No one knows how this will play out, so it...
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While very concerned about the economy, people's livelihoods, and the tremendous impact on families and individuals, being "alive" as opposed to dead seems the obvious priority. The problem with the public, is if you give them an inch, they want more. No one knows how this will play out, so it seems prudent to go in baby steps. It would be helpful if most people were on the same page, and not be political in their thinking or decisions.
As far as what to do, I'd say do what your gut feeling told you - RUN! You would have a hard time reconciling anything that came out of this deal. The good thing is you recognized the manuever for what it was, and you would always have to be one step ahead of this guy. Not worth it, in my...
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As far as what to do, I'd say do what your gut feeling told you - RUN! You would have a hard time reconciling anything that came out of this deal. The good thing is you recognized the manuever for what it was, and you would always have to be one step ahead of this guy. Not worth it, in my opinion.
Since I manage ALL aspects of my online business, I only have time to really develop Facebook. I'm connected to Linked In and Twitter, but only post my advertising. Facebook is complicated because it's always changing and you have to keep up with it and understand the words...it's very time...
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Since I manage ALL aspects of my online business, I only have time to really develop Facebook. I'm connected to Linked In and Twitter, but only post my advertising. Facebook is complicated because it's always changing and you have to keep up with it and understand the words...it's very time consuming, but it reaches so many people. It seems Facebook is making it very difficult for businesses to reach people. Why it's doing that, I don't know, because we are paying advertising dollars, which keeps it running. Wish they'd make it simpler, to the happiness of us all.
Anyone who sells anything and accepts credit cards as payment knows there is a charge to allow that luxury. That would mean ANYONE in retail could do it, not just restaurants. The restaurant should just incorporate that % into the cost of the meal. Specifically speaking of restaurant practices...
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Anyone who sells anything and accepts credit cards as payment knows there is a charge to allow that luxury. That would mean ANYONE in retail could do it, not just restaurants. The restaurant should just incorporate that % into the cost of the meal. Specifically speaking of restaurant practices - I personally resent the tipping procedure. I'm not talking about tipping as a custom - servers need and should be tipped. I'm talking about servers having to split their tips with busers, hostesses, other servers and basically watering down the meager salary they already get.
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Every time I traveled somewhere, I was immediately searching for handcrafted art boutiques that especially emphasized whimsical and colorful art. I couldn't find such a place in Columbus, so without any business experience or sales experience, but with personal knowledge on creativity, I decided...
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Every time I traveled somewhere, I was immediately searching for handcrafted art boutiques that especially emphasized whimsical and colorful art. I couldn't find such a place in Columbus, so without any business experience or sales experience, but with personal knowledge on creativity, I decided to start my own gallery. I started small - inside someone's interior design studio. I then formed a partnership for a larger space, which didn't work out - she was competing with me, and tried to keep me in my own lane. Then I gambled on my own space in Grandview, and was there for 12 years! I wouldn't change the path I was on for anything. I'm better for all the challenges.
I start early (October) every year because I have to compete with mall shoppers - I'm online only. So I have an Open House and display all my inventory to capture those shoppers who are beginning to think of the Holidays. Also, since Chanukah is all over the calendar every year (it's either in...
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I start early (October) every year because I have to compete with mall shoppers - I'm online only. So I have an Open House and display all my inventory to capture those shoppers who are beginning to think of the Holidays. Also, since Chanukah is all over the calendar every year (it's either in Nov or Dec) I have to appeal to those shoppers as well.
You have to keep yourself in front of your customers. Since I'm online, that means sending communication in various ways - acknowledging their birthday and offering a coupon, sending news of new products that have arrived, sending them a thank you for their purchase that includes an offer for...
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You have to keep yourself in front of your customers. Since I'm online, that means sending communication in various ways - acknowledging their birthday and offering a coupon, sending news of new products that have arrived, sending them a thank you for their purchase that includes an offer for their next purchase. Anything that gives them incentive to want to keep coming back. And that may just mean, giving them positive feedback on something they just purchased - something simple and light.
Since I'm an online merchant, it's difficult to do this. But when I have an Open House, with live customers, on my publicity, I always offer a % if they bring a friend. I can't say it makes a difference. People will come if they want to, and this isn't much of an incentive.
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Since I'm an online merchant, it's difficult to do this. But when I have an Open House, with live customers, on my publicity, I always offer a % if they bring a friend. I can't say it makes a difference. People will come if they want to, and this isn't much of an incentive.
I use Constant Contact regularly. Facebook is probably #2. Since I'm an online retailer, putting new product out in front of my audience is key to getting them excited to check me out. I do newsletters, coupons for birthdays, new customer coupons. I have a business page on Facebook, where I...
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I use Constant Contact regularly. Facebook is probably #2. Since I'm an online retailer, putting new product out in front of my audience is key to getting them excited to check me out. I do newsletters, coupons for birthdays, new customer coupons. I have a business page on Facebook, where I do the same thing - buy ads, and anything I post from Constant Contact automatically gets posted on Facebook and Twitter and LinkedIn. I include printed material (business card, About Me Info, a thank you card and receipt) in every order,. plus I give a 2oz candy gift in every order that says "you're awesome" or "you're the best".
I use such programs as Paperless Post, that set up a response date, and then set up a scheduled reminder. E-vite also does that type of automation. They also show a list of who is coming, which may be an incentive. Here's the clincher though - even though they may respond "yes", they still may...
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I use such programs as Paperless Post, that set up a response date, and then set up a scheduled reminder. E-vite also does that type of automation. They also show a list of who is coming, which may be an incentive. Here's the clincher though - even though they may respond "yes", they still may not show up. Manners aren't what they used to be.
