Meet Yvette of Bugaboo Kids!! (and she is running a great special that will run from Monday, June 28th - Friday, July 2nd. Details are at the bottom of this post!

 

"As long as I can remember, I've always loved making and creating things.  Every year we would travel to my Grandparents house for a week, and I would drive both my Mom and Grandma crazy with getting a project started-painting wood projects, tying quilts, going through pattern after pattern finding something that I wanted to do.  I didn't really start sewing on my own until my first daughter was born-9 years ago.  I remember that my Mom always had sewn matching or coordinating dresses for me and my two sisters, and I wanted to try something.  I started with an old pattern that Mom had sewn for me when I was little- and with a lot of trial and error, I finished that little top and kept on sewing.
Now I have two girls that I enjoy sewing for, I love making something and knowing that not every other little girl will be wearing the same dress or outfit!  I have tried to take that with me to Bugabookids.  I don't mass produce 30 skirts all the same colors/designs; instead I only make a few out of the same fabrics and usually different sizes.  So when you buy something from Bugabookids-not every other little girl will be wearing the exact same outfit!  My heart goes into each and every skirt, dress, apron, kimono, tooth fairy pillow and flower clip that I make.  Sewing makes me happy, and I hope that Bugabookids will make you happy!"

These dresses, purses, bows, and tooth fairy pillows are to die for!  I'm telling you...you really need to come in and see these!  I am a fabric lover myself, and I have seen a lot of sewn items, and Yvette is right up there at the top with her expertise!  These are sewn with such care, and your daughter, grand daughter, will look adorable in any of these!  They are great for a birthday gift, shower gift, or just simply to make any little girl absolutely darling!  Come in and see!!! 

 

 And listen to this!!  This week, from June 28th-July 2nd, Yvette is offering 2 great deals!!  
1.  All flower clips are $5, with a purchase of a skirt, dress, or kimono.
2.  Buy any 2 Bugabookids clothing items (apron, peasant dress, skirt, smock, apron sundress) and receive a flower clip for FREE!
How cool are these offers!  It's fabulous!!!
You can also visit Yvette here
Facebook: 
facebook.com/bugabookids
Etsy Shop:
bugabookids.etsy.com

Meet Devenie and Shawna!!

This vintage décor adventure starts with Devenie. She’s known amongst her friends as being the human index for all things crafty and also for making a dollar go a long way. She has many craft shows under her belt and has the hot glue gun scars to prove it.

Shawna and Dev met three years ago. Since that time Salty Bison was formed from a combination of a mutual love for home decor, inspiring conversations and girls weekend adventures! Having a desire to use their talents to add to their family’s incomes they set out to share their salty vintage décor with others!

They have 9 kids among the two of them and two very manly husbands who do all the heavy lifting.

Their main belief when it comes to decorating is to reuse and recycle. Every family deserves a fab looking home, and every recreated piece of décor deserves a good family!

Their items include apothecary jars, paper wreaths, old window art, trays, jewelry holders and a never-ending stream of inspiring transformations!

Their goods are so dang cute!  You need to come in and check them out!  You really do!  You will fall in love with all of it!!!
Here is a link to their blog...enjoy! 
saltybison.blogspot.com

Meet Liberty Mason

This gal is awesome, and so are her products! Check out what she has to say about how she makes her soap! AMAZING!! Her soaps are sold exclusively at Blue Hazel, and she will hopefully have her full line of soaps in the boutique also. Come and check it out! You will love it!!

"With a family full of people suffering from dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and sensitive skin, I approach soapmaking from the angle of how I can heal the skin and the soul -- not just how pretty I can make a bar of soap, or how trendy it can smell.

It's taken me over a decade to perfect my exclusive one-of-a-kind recipes. I have drawn on traditional healing methods from Africa, South America, Polynesia, the Native Americans, Ancient Ayruvedic Indian wisdom, as well as contemporary holistic remedies. I have a "pharmacopeia" of over 120 different base oils that I draw from with each recipe to create a bar of soap that is soothing, healing, addresses the "issue at hand" (as in: wrinkles, sensitive skin, skin problems, oily or dry skin etc), smells refreshing and clean, provides a bright fluffy lather and is lasting. Once I complete the base recipe, I then further its benefits with the addition of organic herbs, essential oils, exotic clays and butters and other things. In addition to the physical benefits of my ingredients, I also consider and incorporate spiritual and emotional benefits (as in: Synergistic Aromatherapy, etc).

Finally, I believe that everyone deserves to be treating their skin and their bodies "as if they don't have 100% replacement warranty", so I price my soap well below the market average of even a basic bar of simple handmade soap (which mine is clearly not). Yes, handmade soap is more expensive than some chemically concocted detergent "bath bar" you can purchase at your local supermarket or bath/body shop, but it's significantly less expensive than a face lift and the effects of allergic reactions, skin sensitivities, etc.

My stuff is Vegan, and I use all natural vegetable oils and ingredients, most of which are certified organic. You can safely eat any ingredient that I put into the soap (except the lye), and the net beneficial effects of my products are backed by thousands of years of traditional, multi-cultural healing wisdom.  And, dude, really - speaking from years of experience... everyone loves my soap!"

                    -Liberty Mason

Handmade soap makes an incredible gift.  Stack 4 or 5 up and tie with a bow (super cute) or just add some to a gift basket.

Great for men, women, children, clients, co-workers, teachers, visiting teachers, etc.

Meet Brittney of Essential Swimwear!!

"After becoming thoroughly discouraged every season as I searched for the perfect swimsuit, I decided that it didn't exist. I was frustrated with expensive prices, wrong fits and the hassle of searching online for hours. Having some sewing experience, the thought came to mind, "Why don't I make my own swimsuit?"

After a lot of trial and error, I was finally able to sew swimsuits that were comfortable, stylish and flattering. I began making swimsuits for friends and family and soon the word started spreading.

I sold hand-sewn women's swimsuits in 2008 and 2009 and received an overwhelmingly positive response. I gained priceless knowledge as I personally fit hundreds of women. I was able to discover their needs, wants and insecurities. With this knowledge I was able to design a line of swimsuits for the 2010 season.

To increase the quality and keep up with demand I no longer hand-make the swimsuits, but am able to offer styles, designs and a price point that fits the needs of women.

I hope you enjoy wearing these swimsuits as much as I have enjoyed designing them!"  -Brittney

These suits are awesome!!!  Come in and find yours today!!!

Here are Brittney's sites you can visit!!!

Website: http://www.essentialswimwear.com/

Blog: http://www.essentialswimwear.blogspot.com/

    On her blog, she offers 20% off one item every Tuesday

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/essential-swimwear/274193246890?v=wall&ref=search

Twitter page: http://twitter.com/essentialswim

 

More Peeks at the Store...

Here are a few more peeks at the boutique.  Don't ya love it?  Make sure to check back this weekend!  We will be starting our vendor spotlights!  Whoot!!

A Peek At the Goods!

This is just a taste of the yumminess in the store!  You must come and see the real thing!  And stay tuned...I am posting even more of the goods soon...like REAL soon!!