Christmas in July . . .

As many of us are complaining about how hot it is outside, take a minute and really look at the photo above. That will be us in just a few short months; gathering with our families around the 'Ole Christmas Tree. What will be under your tree this year??? Well, I can help you with that. Every year ETSY hosts a Christmas in July Sale. So, being that it's my first year selling on ETSY, I thought I would jump on that bandwagon. So starting today, Thursday, July 15, everything in the shop is ON SALE. All of my jewels are priced 25% off their original prices, and even some of the newest items are on sale. (Everything is priced with the discount in place, so no need to contact me beforehand). Have fun, Merry Christmas and Happy Summer!

Sale ends on Thursday, July 22, so get them while they're hot . . .

Wedding Season

Wedding Season is upon us. I was a June bride - almost 27 years ago!!! Hard to believe. I remember when I was stressing about my dress, veil, shoes, and of course jewelry. What would I wear? My Mom had a lovely pearl bracelet that was my Maternal Grandmother's. I also had a sweet little pearl bracelet that one of my bridesmaids allowed me to wear. Rumor had it I was going to receive a string of pearls from my beloved. True story . . . I did get a beautiful strand of Miki Moto creamy white pearls that I cherish even today. Pearls seem to be the mainstay of any Wedding wardrobe. But for today, anything goes. I love a little bit of bling to go along with pearls. Okay, so I am a traditionalist!!! So, without really knowing it, I have a handful of pieces in the shop that would make the perfect "Wedding" statement this season. From a beautiful 3-strand pearl and crystal necklace to a simple and lovely pale pink bracelet. What will you be wearing??? Skip over to http://www.tippystockton.etsy.com.


Do you have something special in mind that you don't see here? Let me know if I can create something wonderful for your Special Day. I love custom orders, so fire off an e-mail to me @ tippystockton@aol.com. Let's get started on pulling your entire ensemble together.

Tippy's Textiles in Atlanta???

Well, not really. Here's the scoop. Twas the day before Thanksgiving, while I was scurrying around getting packages shipped off, glittering boxes, wirewrapping bracelets, peeling potatoes, preparing pumpkin pies, chopping onions, etc., etc., etc., I was contacted by Amy from ETSY in NYC. She was calling to let me know that the Atlanta Journal Constitution newspaper had selected my "Joyeux Noel" Pillow to be featured in their Holiday Gift Guides Section of the newspaper. What did you say? You want WHAT? Who, me, you want my pillow? Of all the thousands, perhaps millions of items listed on ETSY, and you want my pillow??? Well, okay then! So I scrambled to get a good quality photo off to Amy, and promptly got back to my pies.

I didn't hear back from Amy after the long weekend and I kept checking on-line to see if I could find anything about my pillow. Nothing :( I received a note from a fellow ETSYian in Atlanta letting me know she saw my pillow on the Front Page of the paper. Wahoo!!! She said she would send me a copy of the paper.

So, it's back to the real world. I'm continuing to create beautiful jewelry, crochet like a mad woman, and package and mail out my shipments. It's not too late to shop. Delivery deadlines start to get in the way in a couple of weeks. Today I'm headed to Haley's Cottage in Mill Creek for their Holiday Open House. I'll be there from 3:00-8:00pm. Stop in, say hello! Here's the address: 15021 Main Street, #E, Mill Creek, WA 98012 (just across the street from LA Fitness)

Next Friday, December 11 is my 4th Annual Holiday Boutique here at my home. Here's the address: 948 Cedar Street, Edmonds, Wa 98020 5:00-9:00pm. Share an evening with friends, sip on some wine and have a nosh or two. Can't wait to see you all there!

Take some time and enjoy all the blessings of this Holiday Season. Treasure the time with your family and friends; create new memories! Have a lovely weekend!

It's an ETSY BoGo Weekend

BOGO Deal - this weekend only 8/28 - 8/30 - buy a bracelet or necklace (excluding those already on sale) and receive a pair of earrings ($24 or less) of your choice. Please let me know which earrings you would like by sending me your choice in "notes to seller". I'm also offering free shipping worldwide throughout the weekend. It's a great time to pick out something special for Autumn as I have added a bunch of new things - look in the Autumn 2009 category. I'll be adding a few more pieces this weekend as I have been beading like a maniac in my new Studio. Questions, please e-mail me at tippystockton@aol.com. Have a great weekend and Happy Shopping!!!