Little Known Fact

Did you know that I also make French Boards? It's not something in the catalog at the moment, and I don't have them on etsy. I haven't figured out how to ship something so large! =}

These boards are great for organizing bows, holding photos, memo board, not to mention being cool room decor.

They are lightweight, so they don't take much to hang on the wall. I recommend using the removeable stick-on hooks - simple and quick!

Come in a variety of fabrics, always changing (another reason they're not in the catalog). Special requests are certainly welcome!

Open House - Give Aways Galore!

Yay! I'm back on my feet!! It feels sooo good to feel good!! I found out that I had/have mono, of all the crazy things. Thankfully, I haven't had the fatigue part (crossing fingers and praying hard).  My symptoms are almost totally gone and I'm so thankful to be back in the game.

I wanted to get you all excited about coming to my open house.  So I got to thinking - most of us want to know (whether we admit it or not), the answer to the question we ask ourselves about going something like this - "what's in it for me?" Well, here's what's in it for you:

Drawing for fabulous give-aways! Things like: Vera Bradley cooler and purses, Disney t-shirts, Usborne books, tutu, french board, Gymboree beach towel, bows, bows, bows...  Wow!

Here's how it will work. At the end of the open house I will draw a name. That person gets their pick of all the items. Then I'll draw another name; that person gets the pick of what's left. And so on, until they're all gone. So, be sure to:

• Send me your RSVP
• Bring a guest
• Come to the open house!!
• Book a show
• Each $15 spent

In addition to the drawings, there will also be door prizes! These will be on slips of paper, and are good for things like: free bows, 1/2 off items, 15% off purchase, 20% off purchase, 25% off purchase!! and others.

Come One Come All!

It's time! The Maple Syrup Festival is upon us! Hubby and I set up the tent this evening, which turned out to be quite an adventure (and just a little stressfull! Got to practice our marriage skills, though!) =O LOL!! The wind was just a bit breezy, which turns canopies into large kites! Thankfully, we had already planned on weighting it down, so were prepared.

Look for us in front of the post office. Traffic flow through town is a bit hairy- so just be prepared to walk a bit. But, it's so worth it - a friendly town, nice weather, great entertainment, bows, Haitian linens... =)

Each festival time, I have to decide what styles to focus on. It's gotten easier as I know what sells, but it's still easy for me to go overboard. I'm pretty pleased with myself for coming up with a variety of styles while trying to keep it simple. I think. After looking over my list, it seems like so many styles - but I finally decided I just couldn't leave any of these beauties out! So, here's what's on the "menu" for this year:

Cosmos - I'm hoping they'll be my "attention-grabbers"! I think it will work - they're just so darling! =)

Of course, one of my faves and one of my "signature" items - the mini korker! I sell them individually at the festival, so if you'd like to get just one, this is your chance.

Another of my "signature" items - and another favorite - the marabou puff.

One of my most popular bows - the Pinwheels - in small and large.

Gracie Bows - small and large

Medium basic bows

Pretty Petals clippies and Daisies

One item I make that you may not be aware of. It's not in the catalog yet, but I have been making them for a while now - French boards. These are great as bow holders, photo collages, messages, little papers your kids make and expect you to treasure. =) I really expanded my selection of these for the festival - loads of great new patterns!!

And of course, I can't forget my absolute, all-time favorite!! The Rufflie bow in regular and Mini!! =)

Sheer Rosettes

I also have a really cool collection of local school colors in several different styles - double pinwheels, spikey bows, cheer bows, pony-o's, korkers, etc. And headbands of course.

So, ready to come see all the lovely colors and styles? Come check me out (and my mom!!) We'll be in front of the post office tomorrow from 9-9 and Saturday from 9-8. Hope to see you there!!