When it’s hot, it’s hot!

Summer’s really here! Those of us who have called Northern California our home, for as long as I have, aren’t surprised by really hot weather! Yet, we know that when it’s hot like it’s supposed to be, today and Wednesday, shop traffic comes to a stand-still.  So, instead of playing dominos or gin rummy, at…

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Calling all crafters!

Hello, gorgeous! Mr. Wonderful and I have been “summarizing” (I made that up) the Tahoe house, this weekend. I’m the chief cook and housekeeper, while Bob brings out the deck furniture and puts the boat in the water. The temp’s are in the mid 60’s, so it isn’t summer yet, but will be soon. Yay!…

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Weekend jewelry sale!

Hello Beautiful! This is just a quick note to tell you that we’re having a 20% Off Jewelry Sale, this weekend…Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  We sell lots of earrings and they make a great gift or little “pick-me-up”.  Most earrings are $21.00 normally, so this weekend, they’ll be just $16.80! We’ve got lots of jewelry in stock,…

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Check out the latest workshops and new arrivals!

Hello gorgeous! I returned late Friday night, from Virginia.  This little boy is growing up way too quickly and I don’t want to miss a beat!  He’s so happy and easy to please and he looked so adorable in this hand-me-down astronaut jumpsuit!  I wish his dad was as carefree and happy.  Divorce is so…

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Oops! Updated workshop info!

It’s shocking!… But I posted incorrect workshop information!  Let’s get this right! Workshop Update: Our Paint Your Own Piece workshop is May 4th. We currently have no sign ups and need four of you lovelies, to teach a class!  It includes everything, including our favorite brush, for your to take home…along with your completed project!.…

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Free sunglasses, when you purchase a purse! Plus more!

Hello, gorgeous! I hope you’re doing great!  Mr.Wonderful and I watched all but the last episode tonight, of “This is Us” tonight. We love all of the characters and are sad to say “goodbye”! It isn’t often I get teary, watching television, but this one is so good! (Netflix) This week… This is your lucky…

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News from the shop!

Hello, friend! I hope you’re doing well and enjoying the beautiful days! Do you celebrate Mother’s Day? If you’re still lucky enough to have your mom in your life, celebrate it! My mom passed away years ago and I miss her.  I am certain she would be working at the shop, if she was still…

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Spring is here and we’re ready!

Hello, darling! I’m writing to you on Monday, during what appears to be an unimpressive solar eclipse. At least here in California!  Are you in a part of the country, where it was more memorable? My sister-in-law, in Texas, had an amazing black-out! In other news, I attended a family baby shower on Saturday.  What…

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Charcuterie board ideas and more!

Hello, darling! How was your Easter weekend?  Wonderful, I hope! I’m the middle of five “kids” and it had been way too long, since we were all in the same place at the same time!  Bob and I hosted Easter dinner to 16 and it was a wonderful gathering.  Everyone was well behaved (!) and…

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Wonderful new arrivals, to check out!

Hello, beautiful! I hope you’re soaking in this beautiful weather while you can.  It’s been just gorgeous this week and the new spring leaves are sprouting everywhere!   Just in… Normally, I write this newsletter just once a week.  But I had to show you some new purses that just arrived.  I went out on…

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