Scout Four Boys Bag- Fall, 2013 preview!

Still $50. Still HERE!

Buh-Bye JCrew!

I know.
I've threatened before.
This time I mean it!

First, they lost my daughters.
Now?
Me.

This Summer wasn't too bad. Loved the Seahorse shorts.

However....
Just received an email with the Fall 2013 Look Book...

So... who is their customer now?

Better yet,
Who are they?

Love my patio cubes!

Have a seat!

Im selling these now- LOVE them!

Fab Habitat brings an innovative new line of indoor/outdoor poufs. Made from recycled polypropylene and other materials suited for outdoors, these cubes are weather and mildew resistant. Sturdy enough to balance food and drinks, they can also double as seating for your guests. 

Whether inside or outside the house, these cubes multipurpose used in so many ways!

 $150.00

Haven't figured out how to ship them economically just yet- stay tuned!
At the very least? If you see me at an event- I'll have them!

Equus Foundation, one of my favorite events!

"Charities are born from the passions of people united by a common interest,The EQUUS Foundation is no exception. It was the belief that horses have a positive impact in our everyday lives that led to the establishment of The EQUUS Foundation in August 2002. The EQUUS Foundation also does business under the name, Horse Charities of America. The name, Horse Charities of America, was selected in 2009 to better convey the mission of The EQUUS Foundation.

Since 2003, over $2 million in grants has been awarded to charities across America that are improving the quality of life of horses, promoting the use of horses to enrich the lives of those in need, and educating the public about the horse's unique ability to empower, teach and heal. Horses enrich the lives of millions of people of all ages every day, especially children. Help us transform the way horses are treated and perceived and build a more compassionate America that values the magical and powerful bond we have with horses."

Look for me here!

How I am greeted every evening...

Wanna play?

Down the shore!

I'm selling "down the shore" today. 

Because I'm aiming to live down here one day, I try to get jobs/gigs in the area where I would like for us to end up.

About an hour by train or ferry from Manhattan, 4 miles from the beach-( far enough from possible ocean flooding) the Rumson/ Fair Haven area of NJ is beautiful. The taxes are better and the area is not as congested. 

Give me five more years and I think I can convince my husband this is where we should be... In the interim i will continue to build my business down in here in preparation!

Anchors

For the past six year I have been selling anchors because a certain girl in my life was involved in this:

Now, everywhere I look all I see is anchors!

I'm thinking the Anchor won't just be a symbol reminding me of my oldest daughter's sorority life, it will also be a symbol of Summer 2013!

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Inspired!

Isn't this the prettiest bar set up ever?

I love my wine, but this could convince me to go the cocktail route....

Or at least a nice set up :)

Hard to believe...

That after months and MONTHS of dressing like this:

I am now about to head down to Baltimore, Md. where the temp is predicted to be 94 degrees all weekend!

Odometer predicts?

Lucky day!!!

Update!

So where have I been?

I've been busy!

I've been at Rice's market in New Hope, pa selling my wares. This girl was a big help! ( no, really!)

I was at the Garden State Horse show in Augusta, NJ

Sold some Tizzie shirts. ( like crazy)

I was at The Old Salem Horse Show in North Salem, New York selling Spunkwear and Tizzie shirts!

Next? Baltimore, Md- Lax Splash!

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A unique, creative expression- memorial day

Try not to tear up, but let me know if you did-
Britain’s Got Talent: Shadow Theatre Group Attraction

Tis the season!

And it goes so fast...

Tizzie Shirts! www.preppyplayer.com

 Love these shirts!
So well made and flattering.
$90 www.preppyplayer.com

Between a rock and a hard place...

It doesn't look too pretty.
In another week or two I wont be able to see the ugly, forlorn rock in my neighbor's yard because soon the bushes and trees will fill in.

And that's too bad.

You may wonder why I like the view of that rock and I can't blame you. It may surprise you to know that whenever I look out my kitchen window and see that rock- I smile.

The reason?

Whenever I see that rock I think back to when I was a young mother with two little boys. My husband and I were young and had no money but we were lucky and resourceful enough to buy a condo in what had been an apartment complex.

 We are talking bare bones condo. There was a big common area that all the kids played in, it did not constitute a park or playground by any definition. At any time of the day there would be moms sitting in lawn chairs and children outside playing, so for us? It was the park.

In the far corner of the property was a big huge rock.
That big, huge rock?
The. Center. Of. The. Universe. ( at least in our children's eyes)

So many games and memories centered around that rock.
It was base for tag.
It was the starting place for hide and go seek.
It was where they played king of the hill.
Lots of games of chase around that rock!
Many jumping contests were launched from that rock...

So many memories of both my older son's sweet childhood include, "the Rock."

Selling "down the shore!"

Set up a pop up shop in Red Bank, NJ this week. Thanks to a vendor friend that lives in Rumson, NJ I was able to be scheduled in as they are booked with vendors for the next year!

So, Red Bank is an hour away from where I live ( without traffic) but interestingly enough I knew more people at this club than I do when I sell in my own area! Lots of horse people, lacrosse folks, and junior league members...

It's been fun and I've done very well. Only problem all my Spring and Summer is in and it is freezing out ! In sure I would have sold a ton more if it had been nice out and people felt the push to get some warm weather clothes.

Didn't sell much jewelry or bags but sold a ton of shirts. I'm happy about that because I'm getting ready to place another order!

The shirts are awesome and look great on everyone thanks to the cotton stretch blend. A couple more hours to go and then time to head back up north.

Cooperative effort

The holidays get better and better.

Every year I realize that it could be the last that I don't have to share my children- they aren't alternating holidays with in-laws or they don't live too far away to come home.

Also,
Our holidays are more of a group effort. My husband and I now have help! For so many years it was just the two of us doing all the work.

This year was especially good. So relaxing and enjoyable.

Day tripping?

Loading these babies today $35!