Hello gorgeous! Have you even dared to think about gifting, this fast-approaching holiday season? A family I know, agreed to make their gifts for one another, last year. It sounded like they all put a lot of thought and creativity, into their gifts. I have saved a few of the classroom gifts, my kids made for me, when they were little. Anything someone makes for me, even today, is cherished. Like the beaded bracelet my sister…
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Greetings, love birds! If you’re like me, essential oils can be overwhelming! While there’s a great reference book at the shop ($22), if you want to study up, I like a simpler approach. I let Monica Biery do the work for me! While Monica isn’t a medical professional, she’s worked with essential oils for 25 years. You may me recall me telling you that none of her 3 children (7-17) have been on antibiotics. While this doesn’t mean they never get sick, it means she finds more body friendly, natural ways to care for her family’s health. Now that winter…
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Greetings, dear lovelies!, We had our Meet & Greet, with my favorite tour guide, last week! 8 of the 12 spots, for this wonderful Vintage Shopping Tour have been filled! If you’re thinking about joining us, I’d encourage you to decide soon! Next week, after I get finished moving my French pieces into the shop, I’m going to focus on airline options. I’ll let you know what I find out. I’ve seen all sorts of options for round-trip tickets, starting around $800. I am over-the-moon (remember the cow?) about the changes coming to the shop! It just feels so fresh,…
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She’s back! After a short summer break, naturalist Monica Biery, will return to the shop Wednesday, Sept. 13th and Saturday, Sept. 16th, at 11 a.m. Introduction to Essential Oils, is a one hour presentation, about the awesome healing powers, of essential oils. Learn from the expert! It’s free, informative and I promise you’ll be glad you came! There’s still room! Saturday’s Paint Finishes Class, 1:00 pm Thinking about giving grandma’s “xyz” that you inherited a new look? This class will open the door, to a whole new world! Register on-line, at Classes. Our shop’s expansion is right on schedule! Our…
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Arriving this week! Contrary to popular belief, it’s not going to be 177 degrees, for the rest of the year! “Yeah, sure!”, you say. Trust me! There will come a day, when you’ll put on your boots, poncho and your lovely necklace, from your favorite shop… And you’ll say to yourself, “Hey, gorgeous, this outfit needs an equally gorgeous scarf!” I promise, it’s going to happen. I’m psychic, like that! That’s why, I’m bringing in an extra-beautiful line of hand-blocked scarves, designed by Ella, a Bay Area woman and lovingly made by artisans, in India. Hand stamping fabric is…
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Make Plans Now! Vintage French Shopping Trip! Tour dates: April 25-May 1, 2018 – Aix en Provence Hello again! Are you ready to do some exploring? Our wonderful guide, Jill Mitchell, of LeTrip.org, has scheduled another vintage shopping trip, to Provence…and we’re joining her!Care to join us? Close to many sites, Aix en Provence (pronounced “ex”) will be our home base, for 7 days. It’s a charming city that dates back to 123 BC. Founded by the Roman’s, it was the first province discovered abroad, hence the name. It’s very walkable, (if you can manage cobbled streets) filled with kind…
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Greetings!, It’s Saturday evening, as I write this. Mr. Wonderful is at the wheel and we’re headed to Tahoe. We’re so thankful it’s just 2-hours away! We’ll have a turkey Caesar salad, for a late dinner, using a dressing that’s yummy garlic-heaven. If you love Caesar salad, I’ll post the delicious dressing recipe, before I sign off. But right now, let’s talk about the best way to totally simplify your Christmas or Hanukkah shopping, this season! Uno de 50. It’s a heavily plated silver jewelry line, designed and made by hand, in Spain. It is just one of the lines…
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Greetings, from the lake! I hope your weekend has refueled you for a great week ahead! I am so excited, because the new addition remodel, starts on Tuesday! I’m not sure if I’m more excited about having more space, or the prospect of taking an ugly, dated space and giving it charm and personality. Either way, it all needs to be finished in time for our 5th Birthday Party! Can you believe the shop will be 5 years old at the end of September? I should have more news on that soon. Stay tuned! Last time, I showed you around…
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