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Welcome to the launch of the Retro Posh Blog...
This week I am honored to present Ardent Reverie! This shop is owned and ran by two sisters who LOVE to create. You can connect with them in a variety of ways; through their Etsy Ardent Reverie shop, their blog, their website, their facebook page, and follow them on your twitter page.
Here are some of my favorite items from this amazing shop.
This canvas painting below caught my eye....how unique! It is anoOriginal painting done in phosphorescent and acrylic paint. Once charged under any light for fifteen minutes the painting will glow for a couple of hours.
LOVE this Lace and Ribbon necklace. The ribbon is woven through a gold chain and has a lace flower
embellishment and hanging charm pendant.
I am INFATUATED with this necklace...ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! This necklace; Alluring Chaos called my name....I think my life could often be referred to as alluring chaos. This unique necklace has jade beads and Swarovski crystals, it is a fusion of exquisite beads that creates this ultimate dazzling piece. Be sure to go check out their wonderful items! I chose just a few of my favorite things, but see below for a "pocket size" view of all the beautiful items in their shop!
I am so pleased to be featuring Sandy's Homemade Soaps & Things this week!! This little shop is a jewel of a place! They opened their Etsy shop in August of 2009. They have a variety of soaps that I can't wait to try PLUS they have charms and bracelets. They have recently added STITCH MARKERS and EARRINGS ....TOO FUN!! Don't forget to follow her on her blog to find out all of her latest happenings!
Before I show you all of their wonderful soap "flavors" I have to show you these too adorable Christmas items they have listed:
This Christmas Bracelet is so much fun!!! My daughter, my mom, or my grandma would LOVE to open this bracelet on Christmas morning! There are six Christmas charms PLUS six hearts to accent. LOVE IT!! If you'd like to go check it out click
HERE.
OK....now for what Sandy's Homemade Soaps and Things is known for making....those darling, feel-good, smell-good soaps we all love.
The first one that really caught my eye was this BLUEBERRY
CRUNCH handmade soap. Oh my! Can you just imagine the
wonderful scent of blueberry filling your bath! Ahhhhh! This soap is made from goat's milk and cocoa butter and is EXTREMELY moisturizing! See below for Sandy's Handmade Soaps & Things HUGE variety of scents!
OK....this is a must-see! This decorative FLIP-FLOP Soap is sooooo cute! It is made with goat milk and a shea butter base.
To see more of Sandy Vern's designs or to join in on the conversation follow her on her blog! She'd love to have you stop by! Below I have included a clickable display that includes more of her WONDERFUL handmade soaps and things! Enjoy!
It is my pleasure to feature RedemptionArt this week!!! RedemptionArt opened their Etsy Shop doors in May 2010 with their vintage items, incredible fabrics, retro books, and more! If you have a chance join RedemptionArt at their blog and check out some AWESOME photos of Hawaii and join in their conversation!
Just a few of my favorite items from their cool shop!
Love this Vintage Asian Fabric! I could make a wonderful princess dress out of this fabric! Love this Vintage Asian Fabric! Check it out here!
Oh my gosh.....I fell in love with this black lace instantly!! I am a bookworm so I couldn't resist this addition!
These are handcrafted turtles that have been done by a local Hawaiian artist!! Too Fun!
I could go on and on about the wonderful gems you can find at RedemptionArt, but just see for yourself below in the slideshow I made for them. You can click on the picture to be taken directly to the item shown. ENJOY!
As always does at the end of a semester in graduate school.....I realize I am behind and it's time to catch up! Well, maybe not behind (my superego would not allow this), but the walls start closing in and the reality of finals hits.....and I should be thankful, not griping! I have spent the last two days getting study guides ready, putting together a presentation on the the importance of neurosonographic imaging during pregnany when cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the brain is suspected. This is the most common viral cause of congenital factor associated with neurodevelopmental disabilities....I have found a project....this topic need more awareness and support groups for the parents. I have prepared a 48 pages study guide that I now need to memorize, I am completing a 900-page....yes, 900-page workbook for my Neuroanatomy and Functional Neuroimaging class. Oh, and one more study guide to get ready before finals......
PLUS.....I have our newest line of Posh Princess TUTU Dresses and Skirts that will debut some time this week. AMAZING!!
AND my daughter is cheering her first 7th Grade Boys Basketball Game tomorrow night! Super Excited!
It really does take a team to make it all run smoothly....thank you to all of you that help us to have sleep overs on school nights once in a while, dinner on time, and make it to school on Tuesdays....
Making the World a Glittery Place,
cytomegalovirus
This week I am proud to be featuring Knits and Beads by Ebeth! I fell in love with all of her beautiful items and I think you will too!! In her shoppe you will find hats, cowls/scarves, bracelets, necklaces, bookmarks, and many more treasures!
I love the story behind her start into knitting....she learned how to knit using a "how-to" booklet and surprised her mother-in-law and best friends who were already knitters! Amazing! She gets the inspiration for all of the beautiful color in her designs from nature and her day-to-day world.
Check out her beautiful gems and find links to her Etsy Shoppe Knits and Beads by Ebeth below! You can also keep up with the happenings at Knits and Beads at her Facebook and Twitter. OR join in her conversations on knitting, life, beading, the handmade world and various other stuff at her blog.
This INSPIRE - Red Beaded Metal Bookmark is the perfect gift! The silver plated charm reminds us to "Inspire." It also features a burgundy glass pearl accented by red acrylic beads and pinkish red glass seed beads.
by Ebeth...these amazing PEARLS!! Yes, I said PEARLS...Hot Pink Pearls! Oh my, what a beautiful necklace. Definitely go check it out before it's gone!
Our weather here in Missouri just turned very cold and reminded me it's time to get the warm, winter clothes out! This Chenille Scarf would be perfect for keeping warm all winter long! Gorgeous!
Because I could have went on and on about Knits and Beads by Ebeth and her beautiful creations I decided to include a Pocket Shop Catalog of all the items you will find there! Enjoy!
This shop is an absolute MUST SEE!!! Buy Me Some Love has beautiful jewelry, chalkboard jewelry (you gotta see it! LOVE IT!), amazing rings, bracelets, and more! You can find gold, sterling silver, and supplies!
This ring would make a perfect gift and it would be a great conversation piece! I found the perfect necklace if you'd like to get a set for a loved one for the holidays!
OMG! I think this is the most unique necklace I have ever seen! It is PERFECT for my daughter's teacher for Christmas! I may have to get myself one too! Too cute!
I absolutely LOVE this necklace that reminded me why I started crafting.....it was my dream! This cute necklace would match the ring I chose above! A camera charm and a "DREAM" tag with a glass pearl hang on a Sterling Silver chain to make this the perfect necklace for the budding photographer.
MY FAVORITE THING BELOW!!!!! Rose and leaf necklace and earring set in PINK with matching ring Rose and Leaf Set
ISN"T IT GORGEOUS?!?!?!
A taste of autumn in your wardrobe.
This gorgeous set features a stunning filigree leaf charm hanging from a silver plated chain necklace.
A resin rose in PINK is accompanied by an ivory glass pearl and hangs alongside the leaf for companionship and to add to the beauty of the necklace. A matching earring with the same filigree leaf and a glass pearl completes the look. This set is the must have item in our shop for your fall wardrobe.
Buy Me Some love is a MUST stop!! If you have a few minutes stop over and browse around....you'll be thankful you did...I sure am!! I think she explains it so nicely.....
It has been crazy busy as we get orders in and prepare for another show! I wanted to tell you all about my son's latest adventure. He is dabbling in glassblowing (waiting for me to pay for his plane ticket to go learn the trade with his grandpa) and making beads!! He and his fiancée have been making hemp necklaces and weaving the handblown glass pieces into them....they are beautiful! If you have time....check them out! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=157110470973947
We have an order for SEVEN tutus! Better get busy! Take care.
Glittery Wishes, ~Retro Posh
I don't have these listed yet, but wanted to share the gorgeous cheer bows I did for my daughter's 7th grade cheer squad since she cheered her last game for the season this week!
We are hoping to offer these and similar bows starting this winter to all Retro Posh clients!
Since my blog overviews the opening of my own business and how-to's......I thought I would share a HOW-NOT-TO. This is basically a "how not to do things" if and when you open your own online retail store.
"How-Not-To" Tip of the Week: Do NOT under any circumstance try to do your first craft show, open an
Etsy site, open a Zibbet store, open a Facebook store, keep up with graduate school classes, and kids,
and this and that! Did I say I am enjoying all of this....actually I am having the BEST time!! I suppose I
could add the task of developing a program that uploads to all of the online craft communities at
once....didn't I tell you all I was a program developer too....well, I'm not....YET! But....if it would save
me some time, I will figure it out! Just ask my children.....
ANYONE, CAN DO ANYTHING...IF THEY WANT IT BAD ENOUGH!!
How-Not-To #1
~Retro Posh
I just wanted to let you all know what we have been working on here at Retro Posh....we have been having so much fun making all of these POSH creations for our first craft show. Join me at Mills Elementary in Lake Ozark, Missouri for the Pumpkin Festival from 11:00-3:00! This is my first craft show EVER....it's going to be GREAT! I am ready to go and have tons of my handmade hair bows, tutus, interchangeable jewelry, headbands, and hats! Mention that you are a new follower on our blog and receive 15% off. Hope to see you all there!
Don't forget to stay tuned for our Retro Rewards Program that allows you to earn free hair bows! We will also be posting our first ever POSH PRINTABLES step-by-step tutorial. These how-to guides will be different every week and will surely have something for everyone! We will post how-to's on hair accessories, home decor, holiday ideas, recipes, and much more!
Making your Fashion Fairytale Come true!
Glittery Wishes,
~Retro Posh
WELCOME to the GRAND OPENING of our RETRO POSH Boutique and Blog!!
It has been really excitinggetting to this point today...sitting here, writing our FIRST EVER blog post...surreal. We could NOThave done it without a fewSUPER-POSH girls in our lives!
A HUGE THANK YOU to my sister-in-law, Kristle; and of course the poshest princess of all; my niece, Miss Avalyn, theirinspiration, willingness to try on ANY thing at ANY time, and especially for theirLOVEof all that's Glittery and Posh! We love you!
Miss Avalyn has inspired ourEXCLUSIVE POSH, POSH, POSH Tutus, Hair Bows, Flowers Clippies, and Interchangeable Jewelry! She was also the **muse** behind our MUST-HAVE Hair Bow Holders...she REALLYdid need a way to o-r-g-a-n-i-z-e ALL those beautiful bows! Please check out our Avalyn Eliyana POSH, POSH, POSH Signature Collection for one-of-a-kind, "ULTRA-POSH" Tutus, Hair Bows, Flowers, Jewelry and Hair Bow Holders!
Our beautiful daughter, Jordan, has kept us grounded and helped us to CREATE all that is a little less girly-girl AND ALOT more EDGY! She is the inspiration behind our Ultra-Edgy Interchangeable Bottle Cap Necklaces, Jewelry, and our Exclusive "Not-So-Posh" Hair Bows, Flower Clips, and F UNKY Tutus! Her love for C-H-E-E-R-leading has been contagious and we have the GLAMOROUS Zebra Print Cheer Bows to prove it! Please check out our Exclusive, "EDGY-POSH" Jordan Marie Signature Collection of Bottle Cap accessories, Flower Clips, Cheer Bows, and Tutus! Love you Miss Jordan! Thank you for making us laugh, making us get our "BOW STUFF" put away, [POST IT Note: 2-3 times per week for the past few months our conversation went something like this...(Me:[Come see what I made today honey, will you try it on?!?!Jordan: "WHAT is THAT bow stuff doing in here AGAIN?")]. But, I want to especially thank you for your HONESTY, even when I thought it was the BOW of ALL BOWS, you wouldn't give in and MADE us LOSE the design if it wasn't up to par! OH MY GOSH....can you imagine? a few of my ideas were a LITTLE bit over the top and
c RazYeven for ME!
To all our NEW customers.....WELCOME! We're glad you found us! Follow us on Facebook or at our blog to receive 15% off on your first order. We look forward to serving all of your POSHEST needs! Let us know if we can help with anything! Don't see what you are looking for? Want to get how-to instructions for hair bows, tutus, and more? Need custom tutus or hair bows? Need special images created for your interchangeable jewelry? Want to let someone else plan your princess' upcoming party? No problem! We have tons of easy ways for you to get in touch with us!
Contact us to receive a Retro Posh Custom Creations Order Form at one of our websites kristy@retroposh.net or retroposh@gmail.com Prefer the more "retro" option? Feel free to call me; if I don't answer, leave me a message and I will call you back to we'll chat. 573-434-1597.
Check back often for our Grand Opening giveaways, Pumpkin Festival Information (you can come see our inventory in person!), and for ways to EARN bow points, and LOTS, LOTS more!
Glittery Wishes! Have a POSH day!
~Retro Posh
Because what girl doesn't want a fairytalE?
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