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

Dirty Dog Spritzer: A Recipe

How about a recipe for Fido this week?

Between Baths, Dirty Dog Spritzer

1 Tea bag
8oz Water
1tspn Apple Cidar Vinigar
3 drops Lavender or peppermint Essential Oil
Vitamin E capsule (cut to squeeze contents out)
1/2 tspn castor oil
Mister Bottle

Steep your tea good & strong, add all other ingredients & pour into mister bottle.
This makes a great mist to eliminate odors between baths. The vinigar hides odors, the vit E & castor make the coat shine, the peppermint and lavender make your pooch smell fresh.

NEVER use Essential oils on any cat, it could be deadly. Do not use on puppies. Please check with your vet before using any other essential oils on your dog.

Cupcake Notecards: 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 Cupcake notecards by April!


April is founder & creator of Creative Apples & I absolutely love her artsy photo notecards! They are the perfect little all purpose cards to keep on hand for most any friend, loved one, celebration or birthday (not to mention how perfect they would be to give as gifts in sets of 3 or 5.) Cupcakes not your thing? April's got snails, robots, superman, scary dolls and more. You are sure to find a card ( or 2 or 4 or 8) to make you smile!

April has lived in Chicago her entire life and only dreams about leaving during the long, cold, and grey winters. April’s real passion lies in creating and believes the best kind of art is one that you can share with other people. She draws, paints, scrapbooks, is an avid and enthusiastic photographer, and has recently delved into the world of knitting. She hopes to share these creative endeavors with everyone!

You may visit her shop at http://www.creativeapples.etsy.com/

Bath Jelly: A Recipe

(This adorable bath time photo is courtesy of Yogi. More of his great photos can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yogi/ . Thanks Yogi!)

Since the kids are home on summer break I thought I would post a recipe they could make with you.

• 1 Pack unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 C liquid soap
• 3/4 C water
• Food coloring
• Fragrance oil (optional)
• jar with lid

Boil water & pour into a mixing bowl, add gelatin & mix until dissolved .
Add liquid soap into the gelatin & mix in the bowl.
Add 1-2 drops of food coloring & 1-2 drops of fragrance. Stir gently.
Pour mixture into storage container, refrigerate until set.
To use add a small amount under running water or scoop some out to use in place of soap while in the tub.

Unused jelly should be stored in the fridge & thrown out after 2 weeks to prevent mold.

Crystal Clear Body Oil: A NEW Product!

Announcing our newest Polly Wog product: Crystal Clear, THERAPEUTIC Grade, Body Oil!

Our crystal clear, lightweight massage oil blends 5 pharmaceutical grade oils (Sesame, Rice Bran, Jojoba, Apricot Kernel & Sweet Almond) resulting in a light weight blend for excellent glide and texture. This oil washes out of most linens easily.

Therapeutic, pharmaceutical grade oils undergo a strict purification process that removes impurities leaving the oils thin, clean & stable, making them easily accepted by the skin.

Our body oil is multipurpose. I may be used for massage, applied directly to the skin or add a capful to your next bath for all over silky softness!

Loteria Wristlets: One of my fav 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 Loteria Wristlets by Missy!

Missy is the owner & creator of http://www.missymayd.etsy.com/ . All of her items are handcrafted (sewn by Missy and hand silk screened by her hubbie - Speed Demon Screen Printing). No two items are ever alike! Residing in San Antonio Texas, she is a founding member of the Alamo City Craft Union and has a my space page at: www.myspace.com/alamocitycraftunion.

While Missy makes a variety of wristlets, bags, totes, T-shirt, dresses, headbands and the list goes on... My personal fav is her Loteria Wristlets. I own 2 and that is just not enough. Even the linings are adorable in fun prints like leopard or cherries! (Note to self: buy more wristlets!)