Open House at Haley's Cottage

Open House at Haley's Cottage

This Friday, March 26 is the day that Cindy at Haley's Cottage is throwing open the doors of her new location in Kirkland, WA to say WELCOME to my new DIGS! If you live close to Kirkland, you really need to head out this Friday night. This is a beautiful store (formerly the Liberty 1-2-3 Shop). It has such a great vibe; a little industrial, but so romantic and lovely!

I have been so blessed to have my Tippy Stockton Jewelry for sale here at Haley's Cottage. It has a prominent spot on the corner of the counter. I have some wonderful new pieces that will be there just for the Open House, so go check them out. My friend Kris Watkins will be there on Friday too, showing off her new line of Vintage inspired wares.

Here's the details:

Friday, March 26 6:00-9:00pm

123 Park Lane, Kirkland

(next door to Cactus Restaurant)

free parking @ the Kirkland Library.

See you all there, and Cindy, your Shop is Beautiful - congratulations!

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!

A la French Flea Market

The day began when the alarm clock blared at 4:30am. Way too early - but I was up and at em! Today was the French Flea Market in Mill Creek. This sweet little event was hosted by Cindy at Haley's Cottage. What a fun show she put on. The weather was absolutely gorgeous - I feel guilty saying this, but it was a little too warm. I know, in a few short weeks, I will be longing for a day like this. The Show brought out a lot of familiar faces - vendors and friends as well!!! My good friend, Colleen was kind enough to let me borrow some of her painted furniture for my booth. It certainly turned things Frenchy!!! I tried to inspire my customers with a few fall things - grapevine pumpkins with a little fall fluff, candles in the shape of pears, and fall wreaths were evidence that the season is about to turn.

A Vintage birdcage was the perfect setting to show off a glittering Eiffel Tower and some lovely Robin eggs.

I had lots of help from these little cuties - Jazzie and Grace bounced in and out all day serving up yummy cupcakes from Jazzies' Mom. Her business is called Pinkalicious Cupcakes - they are delish!!!

I made up some of my wonderful little French apothecary bottle vases. They were sure a hit. And of course, I had a great collection of my new Fall Jewels.

My partner in craft and crime was such a huge help. He had his radio so he didn't miss any of the college games, and he even escaped for a cold one late in the afternoon. He is the master tent builder - thank God. I wasn't sure what end was up when we started with a box full of metal.

It was a great show indeed. I was able to chat and visit a little bit with Deb and Bob Kennedy from Retreat, Tiffany from Shabby Scraps (and yes I definitely want that laundry cart Miss Tiffany), Linda from Lulu's, and Mary Beth and Julie from Poppy Seeds. Thanks for a great show girls. See you in Puyallup next month for the Funky Junk Antique Show and Flea Market. Au revoir, Mon ami!