Based in the United Kingdom (UK), retailer David Shuttle began in 1978 as a small hardware store. Fast forward to 2016 and David Shuttle has grown into multiple store locations, a large staff, and a growing and unique ecommerce presence. Yet, throughout the years of growth, it has remained a family-run business, proving that a […]
MOVA Globes: An Oral History
MOVA Globes were dreamed up by physicist Bill French in the 1990s. He brought in a former colleague, now MOVA International CEO, Shaw Lin, and a company was formed to bring the solar-powered motion technology to life in a home décor product. We sat down with Bill and Shaw to learn more about the early […]
MOVA International’s 2016 New Year’s Resolutions
With the new year comes new beginnings. When the clock hits midnight, it’s time to put the past year behind you and focus your attention on the upcoming twelve months. When the MOVA Globe was launched in 2004,it was uncertain how they would be received by the public and where the company would be in […]
Reseller Spotlight: Debby’s Hallmark
Chances are you’ve given a Hallmark card to someone at least once in your lifetime. Hallmark is the world’s best-known greeting card brand with a diverse selection of cards, stationery, gifts, and home decor products to help people celebrate their special moments. Although Hallmark is a widely recognized brand with over 2,000 stores across the country, […]
Tradeshows and Travel: Our Year In Pictures
With every season comes some mix of tradeshow preparation, work, and travel. 2015 has been no different, as tradeshows continue to be an important element of our operations and the platform for us to get MOVA Creations out to new people around the world. This year, we added new shows to our schedule, upgraded our […]
Reseller Spotlight: Fiora Fine Crafts Gallery
Old Town Spring, an historic settlement turned unique shopping town and festival destination, lies just 20 miles from Houston, Texas. Nestled in the center of this charming small town is Fiora Fine Crafts Gallery, a boutique featuring the most intriguing “fine crafts,” from jewelry and stones to accessories and our MOVA Creations. Even in a […]
Reseller Spotlight: McNally Robinson Booksellers
For the first time in our Reseller Spotlight series, we travel north of the border to Canada’s largest independent bookstore, McNally Robinson Booksellers. Open since 1980, this establishment has transformed into two massive locations, each providing a unique experience unlike any traditional bookstore. A retailer of MOVA Globes for over a year, McNally Robinson Bookstores […]
Reseller Spotlight: Crystal Magic
There are the stores that briefly sidetrack you and then there are the stores that draw you in and make you lose track of time. Crystal Magic is the epitome of the latter. With two locations in the Arizona cities of Flagstaff and Sedona, this raved about gift shop provides a “magical” shopping experience for […]
Reseller Spotlight: Postal Annex Longmont
For over 30 years, Postal Annex has been a mainstay in the shipping and business-service industry, quickly growing to over 400 locations in the United States. Its vast array of services lends itself to a wide customer base, from large businesses to homemakers and individual consumers. Yet, unknown to many, Postal Annex stores carry a […]
Reseller Spotlight: Galveston Historical Foundation
Situated just 45 miles southeast of Houston, Texas is Galveston Island, a small barrier island known for its historical and cultural significance. A center of trade and a gateway for thousands of immigrants, the island is now preserved by the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) and is home to many historic sites making it a must-see […]
Focus on Antique Celestial MOVA Globe with David Rumsey
We spoke once again with renowned map collector David Rumsey. He told us more about the details and history behind our newest MOVA Globe, Antique Celestial. We also discussed some of the first maps he collected as well as what he’s currently hunting for to add to his collection. About the Antique Celestial MOVA Globe MOVA: […]
MOVArt™: Telling Stories with Art and Motion
It is amazing to think that through a masterful play of colors, shapes, and arrangements that an artist can turn a plain canvas into an immersive piece and stir our imagination and conversation. The unspoken impact of an artist’s work is what sparked our creation of the MOVArt line, a collection of one-of-a-kind custom globes […]
