Tea Time - in New York??

A couple new Gymboree collections -

Tea for Two

A twist on the Loopy Bow - two layers of loops with spikes behind them!

And New York Girl/Puppy School

Sparkly Gem Slides

Here's something new - lovely sparkly gem slides! Add a bit of "bling" to your bows! These are available in circle (shown), oval, heart, star and apple.

Garage Sale Deals!!

Hey, all you garage salers out there! This is a special deal for you!

I've pretty much given up sending out a newsletter this month, because time keeps slipping away. I've been working on the garage sale that's coming up - tomorrow!! Aghh!! Actually, I'm rather calm. I've done these so many times, it just keeps getting easier. Not having kids around tonight also helps my calm. =)

But, to get back to my point....

I'm having a garage sale starting tomorrow, through Saturday. Saturday is also the local community garage sale day, which is kind of a big deal in a little town. Sad, I know.... And of course, not one to miss out on a chance to display my bows, I'm going to have them set up for sale. And to encourage sales, I have a great sale planned - everything in stock is 25% off! This is just during the garage sale, so hurry on out, and check it out!

Oh yeah, here's the directions:

I'm on County Road 38, just north of Wakarusa, between S.R. 19 and C.R. 3 (closer to 3). Look for the sign out front advertising popsicles and lemonade. =) Yeah, my kids love it when we have a garage sale!

Drum Roll Please...

Okay, are you ready?

Presenting: Monogramming!!

Okay, so maybe a little too much drama, but I can't help it! This is something I'm really excited to show you! It's been a while in the works, and I'm really pleased to have it ready for it's debut!

The biggest news is a new product line. These are my "Initial Buttons." They are made with a fabric-covered button, and mounted on a ponytail holder.

I currently have 29 fabric choices, with special requests available with approval. I've focused these fabrics around polka dots - sure to be a hit with any girl!

This is the font that is available at this time. Other fonts may be available in the future, or by special request.

The next big news - monogramming for bows! I can add an initial to most any bow made with the 1 1/2 inch ribbon. Doesn't it really make it look so personal?

Another option in personalization - sparkly letters! These are available for almost any size bow, as they are a smaller letter. Available in white crystals, pink crystals and pearl.

So, what do you think??

Gracies

Diana loves it when I do braids in her hair, which I think is really amazing! I definitely needed some practice before posting pictures - it's just a little trickier doing them in someone else's hair! =) Here she is modeling her braids - and Gracie Bows.

p.s. - keep an eye out for a new style coming soon - I've been working hard on this one, and I think you're going to love it!! (Those of you at Bethany's party who got a sneek preview - don't give it away!!) =)

Another Great Model!

Meet Ane - the inspiration for the "Ane Bow" and a very sweet, pretty girl. She and my son Kenneth have been "sweet friends" from the moment they met (when they were just over two years old), and it was so much fun to be able to take some "modelling" pictures of her.

I am thrilled to be able to show you some of the styles that look great on an older girl. Here she is modelling the "Large Basic Bow."

Large "Gracie Bow" looks darling sweeping up the side.

Elena bow makes a great presentation on a pigtail.

And probably one of the most fun bows I have - the "Spikey Bow" - doesn't it look so cute??

Hats off to the Red White and Blue

Just a reminder - bows made with patriotic colors are 25% off this month! Don't miss out on this chance to show your patriotic spirit! Here's a few bows to inspire you:

Love those Piggies!

Hey - here's a great deal! I've created some special pricing for some of my bows - especially the ones that go great as pig-tail pairs! These bows now offer a "Two-for" pricing. The bows with this great deal are: Medium Basics, Medium Double Basics, Large Basics, Medium Korkers, Rufflies (WHAT A DEAL!!), Christy Bow, Ane Bow and Yo-Yo Bow! The best thing about this deal - they don't have to match! You must purchase two of the same kind to get the deal, but they don't have to be the same color! Don't you just love a deal?

What Diana Wore Today

I'm waaaay behind in the series "What Diana Wore Today". And with the change of seasons (finally!!) there's so much to show! This is one little girl who has too many clothes! I thought I was being more reasonable this year, but one outfit here and one outfit there, adds up fast!

Here she is with her brothers, wearing the double cosmo bow.

Love those mini korkers! When I need a super-cute everyday bow, this is the one I usually go for - I love them on pigtails!

Diana needs dresses with full skirts to allow for her bent knees, and this one is definitely full enough! It makes a complete circle when she sits, which seems to tickle her fancy. Nothing like girls and frills! She's wearing an Elena Boutique Bow to accompany it.

Watermelon Collection

Gymboree has a new collection - the Watermelon Picnic line. It's a simple one, thankfully! Simply 4 easy to match colors! Wow - that's a rare one! =)