Christmas in July

July 26th noon-2pm (sale lasts all day).
Looking to beat the summertime blues?
Stop in for a little Christmas cheer!

*Crafts: Children will be invited to decorate their own sugar cookies as well as paint a Christmas ornament free of charge.

*Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served.

*Sale: 10% off store wide & 25% off Polly Wog Patch Bath & Body.

*Book signing: Artist Connie Jordan will be holding a book signing at our location on Saturday. Connie is in the process of opening a gallery on Beaton street too!

CalligraphyCats (& Dogs): One of my favorite things!

My favorites list is overflowing at etsy! Each week I would like to share with you one of my personal favs. This week it's Lisa's CalligraphyCats. They are simple, whimsical & elegant, which happen to be 3 of my fav things all rolled into one!!



Based in Raleigh, NC, Elizabeth (Lisa) Stewart is an award-winning designer and illustrator with nearly two decades of experience creating artwork based on nature, animals and the world around her. Growing up on a farm in Michigan, Ms. Stewart embraced the grace and beauty that encompasses the natural world and has incorporated this understanding into her latest achievement, CalligraphyPets.

Several images from both ECStewart Collections and CalligraphyPets are showcased in a new book by North Lights Book called "Strokes of Genius: The Best of Drawing."

Web Sites:
http://www.ecstewart.com
http://www.calligraphypets.com
http://www.creativegoddess.wordpress.com

Autumn fragrance preview

Look what's in store for Autumn!Amber Romance Type :Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Vanilla

Black Raspberry Vanilla :Blend of Raspberry, Plum, Vanilla

Country Apple :Blend of Apple, Peach, Lime, Musk

Lemongrass Sage :Blend of Lemongrass and Sage

Marichino Cherry :Sweet Cherry

Midnight Pomegranate :Pomegranate, Orange, Cinnamon, Vanilla

Pumpkin Crunch :Pumpkin, Carrot, Cinnamon, Clove, Rum Sexy

Pumpkin Frappuccino: Pumpkin, holiday spices, rich dark coffee

Sexy Sandalwood :Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Patchouli, Cinnamon

Cinnamon Frosting :Blend of French vanilla, cinnamon, buttercream

Summer Herbal Foot Soak: A Recipe

Large pan/bowl/bucket of hot water

1/4 cup rosemary leaves

1/4 cup epson salt

a few drops peppermint essential oil

Add rosemary, salt and peppermint oil to hot water, slip your feet in, and relax!

OPTIONAL: Add 1/2 c milk &/or 2 Tablesppons of honey to soften your skin!

Saint Bracelets: One of My Favorite Things!

My favorites list is overflowing at etsy! Each week I would like to share with you one of my personal favs. This week it's Folk Art Saint Bracelets by Saint Beads!

Wow, if you are looking for a unique gift item or just looking to treat yourself, here's a shop for you! Saint Beads makes high quality, uniques Saint items that are priced right.

Saint Beads is located in colorful & romantic, San Antonio Texas which just happens to be one of my FAVORITE places. She uses Saints, ojos, sterling silver, oxidized silver, glass beads, amber fascets, turquoise and more when creating these fabulous OOAK pieces of wearable art.

Saint Beads is currently creating & sells earrings, bracelets and necklaces on etsy. Special requests are always welcome, whether they are for a particular saint or for a certain size.

You may see more items by Saint Beads here: http://www.saintbeads.etsy.com