Joli Home & Events

Introducting Olia Designs

2011-04-06T12:01:00.000-04:00

As seen in

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We regularly read magazines and peruse catalogs to see if any of the products we carry are featured in them. Recently we've come across a number of catalogs that carry the lovely dainty flutes & glasses that we recently carried. And they all have a way bigger price tag on them than we do.

But we just came across a catalog the other day that takes the cake in over-the-top pricing. I will not tell you who it is, but I will show you a snapshot from their website.

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Do you recognize those decanters? We currently have the White Wine decanter on display here at the shop (we sold the Red Wine). Now do you see the price this website has for it? That's right you read it correctly, $94. Guess how much we're selling it for .... $29!

Now ours doesn't come in a fancy wooden crate like the one above does, if you buy it here, we will wrap it a nice Joli bag with pretty tissue and ribbon. And we won't charge you for that. And ours is $29 not $94 (plus shipping).

Just another reason to shop locally, right?

xoxo,

PS Our Semi-Annual Sale is almost over. Stop in this week to save 20-75%!

Easy Entertaining Tips

2010-12-08T16:27:00.000-05:00

Are you entertaining a lot this month? Here are some quick and easy suggestions that we've found work beautifully ...

1. Pick up a couple bottles of wine, a brick of cream cheese, crackers, and ginger cookies at the grocery store.

2. Stop at Joli and pick up some of the Bella Cucina Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and one of the Sweet Key Lime, Blood Orange, or Lemon Spreads (50% off right now). Don't forget some paper plates and festive napkins.

3. Pour the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto over cream cheese, and serve with crackers.

4. Serve the ginger cookies with one of the Sweet Spreads.

5. Pour yourself a glass of wine, sit down, and relax with your friends!

Easy peasy lemon squeezy, right?!

Wondrous Wednesday

2010-12-01T12:41:00.000-05:00

We shopgirls are pretty busy. With one of us being a full-time Mama plus Shopgirl and the other one being a Nana and Shopgirl, we're pretty much never available to visit our favorite shops during business hours. And gettting our hair done ... you should see the juggling act it takes to fit that in!

So as we were heading up to Pennsylvania recently for a last-minute/emergency visit, we started discussing how we feel bad for the many others in the same boat as us. How do they get their shopping done? Especially at this time of year?

And that's how we came up with Wondrous Wednesday. We're going to stay open until 7:00 tonight to give all of you busy ladies (and men) a chance to shop your favorite (c'mon, you know we're at least in your top 10 .... right??) local shop without being in a rush.

Courtesy of WeHeartIt

Leave the kids at home (properly supervised, of course), and head on over. Have a glass of wine. Try some delicious goodies from Dr. Pete's. Let us show you around the shop and help you out with your gift-giving needs. We've got a variety of gifts in a variety of price ranges. Plus, we've got a number of items on sale ... up to 75% off! How can you pass that up?

And if you can't leave the kids at home, bring 'em! We'll keep them entertained so you can look around.

If ya'll like this, we'll keep it going for the next few weeks. So please stop by tonight. We hate to drink alone ;)

xoxo,

Did you know?

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Photo by Riann Mihiylov

Did you know that we offer Event Consultation and Design Services? It's true. We offer wedding consultation services (help with vendor selection, event design, day of coordination, and more), as well as design services for weddings, showers, and more (like the Farmer's Table event, pictured above).

Did you know that we also offer home accessorizing services? We'll meet with you to determine your style and preferences, tour your house, and help you choose the finishing touches ... those pieces that make your house a home.

Give us a call at 843.379.9191 or email us for more information.

xoxo,

P.S. Don't forget to come out to the final Habersham Farmer's Market First Friday event tonight. The Beaufort's Got Talent Talent show will begin at 6:00 p.m. (with Bellydancers entertaining beforehand starting at 5:30 p.m.)

The Cutest Chef Ever

2010-10-29T16:10:00.000-04:00

A couple months ago, I met the gorgeous Miss Grace. She was a delight (and so were mom and grandmother). She flitted through the shop admiring all of our trinkets, and then she saw something she had to have. One of our fabulous vintage-inspired children's aprons. Her grandmother kindly purchased it for her, and I (not so tactfully) asked Miss Grace's mom if she'd mind sending us a couple pictures of Grace and the apron in action.

She did, and I've gotta say, she's the cutest chef ever (and I have a pretty cute chef of my own. Well, two if you count my husband).

Tell, me, is she not perfect??

Thanks, Miss Grace, for letting us share your pictures (and a big thanks to Mommy)!

Have a great weekend, ya'll!

2010-10-27T15:52:00.000-04:00

Hey ya'll. Yes, we're still here. We shopgirls have been super busy, and have tons of new merchandise, which we hope to share with you here on the blog soon. But in the meantime, I thought I'd share this awesome time-lapse video that The Digitel did of Habersham's Second Annual Harvest Festival (which was terrific, by the way) ...

Enjoy it, and check back soon for new merchandise features (I promise)!

Farmer's Table -- Contest

2010-09-03T10:48:00.000-04:00

Hey ya'll! We are so excited to announce that we will be giving away two tickets to the Lowcountry Food Bank's Farmer's Table Event!

As you may remember, we shopgirls are thrilled to participate in this event, which is being held in the Haberhsam Marketplace, next Friday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are selling for $100 each, so this is a great chance for you to show your support for such a great cause!

All you have to do is this: by commenting below, tell us, what would you suggest our Lowcountry Farmer's grow for families in need in 2011?

Entries will be accepted until Tuesday night at midnight, and the winner will be announced Wednesday. For extra entries, visit our Facebook page and leave a comment underneath the Contest Post.

Thanks ya'll! Can't wait to see who wins!!

Meandering Prose

2010-08-27T15:54:00.001-04:00

If you have met the shopgirls, you probably have gotten to know a few things about us, like:

We're mother and daughter (though many people say we look like sisters)
We are the cutest girls (seriously ... we have a necklace that says so!)
We get along ridiculously well (it's creepy, really)
We must have music in our lives (can you say Pandora addict?)
We've been known to sing and dance in the shop ... while we have customers.
We're sarcastic to a fault
We love to laugh ... at ourselves and each other and at life in general

Which brings me to the real reason for this post. Because we are not so narcissistic to think that you come to our blog to read about us (OK well, maybe a little...). Are you familiar with Erin Smith yet?

You need to be. She's an artist ... and a wife ... and a mother ... and she says all of the things we wish we could say, but don't have the courage to. And then she makes art out of it. And greeting cards. Which we are so proud to have in our shop. Because she makes us laugh so hard that we nearly wet ourselves.

Come in and laugh with us ....

xoxo,

(All images from Erin Smith Art)

Fabulous Event

2010-08-23T10:25:00.000-04:00

Just as we were heading back from Market, we received an exciting invitation. Probably the most exciting invitation we've received in our three-year history. The lovely girls at the Lowcountry Food Bank (thanks to the fabulous Ms. L) requested our event design assistance with their inaugural Farmer's Table event.

If you don't know about LCFB, you need to. In their own words, the mission of this non-profit is to "feed the poor and hungry of the ten coastal counties of South Carolina by soliciting and distributing healthy food and grocery products to nonprofit agencies serving the poor, and to educate the public about the problems of and solutions to domestic hunger."

Not only do they work hard to eliminate domestic hunger in the Lowcountry, but through their Growing Food Locally Program, they strive to help local farmers succeed by providing them with "professional training, free consultations, small pay advances, and a guaranteed safety net purchase of pre-selected crops."

We are so honored to participate in this wonderful fundraising event, which is designed to showcase our fabulous local chefs and the local farmers who provide them with such delicious produce. The proceeds will go directly to the Growing Food Locally Program.

The girls at LCFB, along with chef Jim Spratling, have designed what will be a fabulous evening on September 10, 2010. The evening will begin with drinks,small bites, and a tour of Habersham Farms. Then guests will be transported by hayride to the Habersham Marketplace. In an organic, vintage-farm setting, 100 guests will dine at a community table. Chefs from six of Beaufort's best restaurants will work together to create a delicious three-course meal that features fresh produce from local farms.

We invite you to come dine under the stars with us. Eat fresh, organic, fabulous food.Support a beautiful cause. We hope to see you there!

Little Boy, Big Heart

2010-08-20T16:17:00.000-04:00

We've had such a busy summer, and we apologize for the lack of posting. But we've had some exciting things brewing, and I think it's time to start sharing them, don't you?

First things first ... we owe you a Market recap. As ya'll know, we go to Market twice a year -- in January and July. And as usual, this trip was exciting, inspiring, and exhausting. We discovered an amazing and wonderful new vendor, Park Hill, which turned out to be very serendipitous (but that's for another post). We fell in love all over again with mercury glass; warm tones of violet, cranberry, and peach; autumnal designs; and more.

But the highlight of our trip was when we met this boy, heard him play, and listened to his story.

Meet Aidan. The nine-year-old self-taught harmonica player. And philanthropist. From his website:

Aidan Thomas Hornaday is a jamming harmonica boy on a mission - helping change the world by showing children can make a difference in the lives of others, impact the world and find joy in the process.

This boy is amazing, sweet, humble, and inspiring. Read about him. And if you have the opportunity, go watch him play somewhere.

Truly Honored

2010-05-25T13:25:00.000-04:00

We shopgirls just got the shock of our lives. We won "Best Gift Shop" in the Beaufort Gazette's Reader's Choice Awards. Thank you to everyone who voted. This award means so much, and we are truly honored to receive it.

It gets better though ... almost every business in our beautiful Habersham Marketplace won their nominated categories. Unfortunately, we don't have all the details yet, but as soon as we do, we'll post a full list of the winners in our Marketplace.

Congratulations to all, and thank you again for your support!

Follow the footprints

2010-05-07T17:06:00.000-04:00

So, have we told ya'll about our awesome neighbors upstairs? They're the best neighbors ever! They bring us goodies all the time (like homemade chocolate cake and macaroons -- YUM). They come and chat with us when it's quiet. They have even covered the shop for us a few times.

Well, today, they took their awesomeness to a whole new level. Inspired by the uber-talented street artist, Katie Sokoler, they decided to draw footprints leading to the shop, in honor of our inaugural "First Friday" event.

Take a look ...

And you should see the hopscotch board (is that the right term) they set up for the kids. Funnest.One. Ever.

Aren't these girls awesome? The whole family totally rocks!

xoxo,

Reader's Choice!

2010-05-07T11:49:00.000-04:00

Today began like every other morning for me at the shop ... until I received an email with this subject line:

Congratulations Readers Choice Nominee!

Imagine my excitement when I opened the email and read that Joli has been nominated for the Best Gift Shop in the Beaufort Gazette Readers Choice Awards! We are honored and touched that someone nominated us.

Now we just need to win. That's where ya'll come in. Please please please, head on over to the voting site, and vote for us. And while you're at it, please vote for the other great businesses here in the Habersham Marketplace, as well as around Beaufort. You can vote once a day until May 17th.

Thank you to the person who nominated us. And we are so proud to be in the Habersham Marketplace, where almost every other business has been nominated as well. We wish all the nominees the best!

xoxo,

Giveaway Winner!

2010-03-17T15:49:00.001-04:00

We are happy to announce the winner of our Loo-Pourri giveaway -- Jen (aka I'm a Nola Girl). Congratulations, Jen! And since we're all about blog-love, check out Jen's blog, by clicking below. It's a wonderful blog filled with delicious recipes, wonderful gems about New Orleans, and more!

Jen, please feel free to stop by to pick up your gift, or email us (allegra(at)jolihomeandevents(dot)com) to arrange for us to drop it off to you!

Giveaway: Loo-Pourri

2010-03-10T15:49:00.000-05:00

OK, admit it. You've seen our Poo-Pourri display in our Powder Room. And you've been tempted to buy it, because, well, nobody likes to smell that smell. But have you been too embarrassed to make the purchase? To even ask if it works?

First of all, let me assure you that it does, indeed, work. As the tagline says, "Spritz the bowl before you go and no one else will ever know!" This all natural toilet spray uses essential oils to trap the odor before it even escapes!

Since, even we might feel a little shy about purchasing something like this, we've decided to give some away. To let one of our loyal customers and readers try it before buying it. But it gets better! Along with the brand new product, Loo-pourri (scented with Grapefruit and Vetiver), we're giving away a lovely silver, refillable atomizer. That way, you can carry it in your purse without advertising what it is. Look! Isn't a pretty little gift set??

To enter, all you need to do is post a comment. Just tell us how much you love us, or something (we love getting compliments). To get extra entries, become our fan on Facebook and become a follower of our blog (we're all about the love). A winner will be chosen at random next Wednesday.

xoxo,

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

2010-03-05T17:38:00.000-05:00

We're back after a brief hiatus, with two spring-inspired picks of the week.

Cheryl's Pick: BloemBoxes

Want spring? Check out these lovely BloemBoxes! Choose from a Bumblebee Garden, Hummingbird Garden, or Butterfly Garden. Or choose from a selection of edible flowers and other beautiful spring delights. All you need in one box. Biodegradable-fabric seed strips.Plant them in the ground, and watch them grow. Fabulous, right?

Allegra's Pick: Botanical Prints

Cherrio! What could be cheerier than these prints? Don't these little delights make you almost believe it's Springtime? Each time I look at these cottagey images, I get giddy for the warmer weather. And at $35 each, they're almost too good to be true.

Happy weekend, friends. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

xoxo,

Le Lapin

2010-03-05T16:43:00.000-05:00

Aren't these dishes lovely? We're excited to be offering these beauties at 30% off. Stop in and check them out before they're all gone!

xoxo,

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

2010-02-05T16:51:00.000-05:00

How are you doing on this dreary afternoon, friends? Despite the miserable weather, I'm having a delightful time in the shop ... for two reasons:

1) While it's been fairly quiet, some loyal customers have traveled here, braving the torrential rain, just to visit our "wonderful shop." How sweet!

2) New shipments arrived today! Much of the morning was spent unpacking new lovelies and arranging them around the shop. Don't you want to stop in and visit?

Not to leave you in too much suspense, we shopgirls have each picked one of our new items to feature in this week's edition of our "Pick of the Week." So without further ado ...

Cheryl's Pick of the Week: Goody Goody

We have been admirers of the whimsical Goody Goody purses, jewelry rolls, and wallets for some time now. And at January's show, we decided that we were completely smitten and could resist them no longer. These wonderful woven silk accessories both feel and look luxurious. Not to mention making the proud owner feel sophisticated and divine. Imagine spicing up date night with one of the purses; wrapping your jewelry like a little gift in one of the jewelry rolls, or pulling out one of the fabulous wallets during your next outing.We hope you're just as smitten with these wonderful little gems as we are.

Allegra's Pick: M.Bellish'd Watches

These watches by M.Bellish'd totally made us swoon. Why, you ask? Because they rock! And they're interchangeable, versatile, and totally chic! You start buy purchasing one of the watches that comes with a solid cuff. Then, you can add a variety of printed cuffs by just snapping the watch to it. How awesome is that?! Since the cuffs are cotton, they're totally comfortable, and washable to boot. Have you ever seen such an awesome watch? Come in soon and try them on!

Well, that wraps up our Pick of the Week post. Tell me, friends, which one is your favorite? What would you like to see us feature on future picks?

Have a rockin' Super Bowl Sunday, all. Be safe!

xoxo,

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

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Cheryl's Pick of the Week: Paddywax Candles

We love Paddywax candles. They smell delicious; they're colors are vibrant; they burn beautifully. However, after carrying them in our shop since our opening, we have decided to liquidate our inventory. But that's good news for you because it means that we're offering our Paddywax candles at 50% off! Stop in and check out our selection of yummy candle goodness.

Allegra's Pick of the Week: Jewelry

Jewelry at 30% off. Need I say more? Hurry and check out our selection of awesome jewelry on sale until the end of this week only. We love our jewelry, and think it's all fabulous ... but we bought more jewelry at market and need to make room. So help us out, OK?

xoxo,

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

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Cheryl's Pick: John Derian

Cheryl's pick this week is John Derian. Actually, Cheryl's pick every week is John Derian. Both of us love his decoupage plates and paperweights. And, since the entire shop is 20% off right now, it would be a great time to start your collection.

John Derian is a New York artist whose popularity has been growing at a rapid pace for the past several years. He's an avid collector of antique prints, ledgers, and letters. He hand-paints borders and patterns and combines these elements into collages which are then reprinted and pieced together under in layers under glass.

Look for his work in many decorating magazines, and see the real deal right here in your very own Joli.

Allegra's Pick: Aquiesse

One of the most luxurious portfolios of fine home fragrances found anywhere. OK. That's what the brochure says. What I say is that I am totally in love with these candles (completely smitten). The sophisticated glass containers work in any decor, and the scents are just fabulous.

Made with organic soybean oil and lead-free wicks, these candles come in fragrances like Pacific Lime Blossom, Luxe Linen, Timber, Mandarin Tea, and Grapefruit Spearmint (plus another one called Rioja, but the name doesn't do justice to the lush scent).

We'll be burning the testers all week long. Come smell them and choose your favorite!

xoxo,

Noodle & Boo Voted Best Body Lotion by Babble.com

2010-01-14T14:45:00.002-05:00

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That's right -- Noodle & Boo's Super Soft Baby Lotion was voted a Babble Best in the baby lotion category. And we have to agree. The scent is heavenly, and the lotion is nourishing and quenching without being greasy. Plus, it's made especially for babies with sensitive skin and it's organic!

Stop in to check out our selection of Noodle & Boo products, or their grown-up line, Glowology!

Home again home again ...

2010-01-13T19:12:00.000-05:00

jiggity jig. Or something like that. Anyway, the shopgirls are home from market, after a jam-packed 4 1/2 days! On our way home, we discussed the highlights from Market this time around (aside from the ones we already posted about), and we thought we'd share. So here's a list (in no particular order) of our faves:

Choosing awesome bright colors for the Spring season (think turquoise, orange, and yellow).
Successfully pulling off a ten-hour day (walking for 90% of it). We have our trainer at Earth Fit to thank for that!
Finding some awesome new products for the not-so-secret garden (we officially have a working door to the courtyard).
Getting our picture taken with Emilie Sloan founder and designer, Lisa Murphy, so she could feature us on her blog (we're not on there yet, but believe me, we'll let you know when we are)!!
Buying from 16 new vendors and 16 tried-and-true favorites.
Purchasing items for our soon-to-be-revealed new category (it's gonna be awesome, ladies).
Finding -- and ordering from -- that great gourmet vendor Jane Werner told us about (we got to meet the owners, who are from Savannah, and hear their charming back story).
Hearing from several of our vendors that this was their best show ever, and that retailers were at Market and buying. Could it be that the economy is on its way to an upswing (let's hope)?
Watching Mom try on a "designer" showercap. I took a picture, but she threatened to write me out of her will if I posted it, and I'm holding out for her jewelry. Sorry guys.
Successfully navigating the three enormous (seriously gigantic, ya'll) buildings, even though Mom was constantly disoriented (if I wasn't with her, I swear she'd still be wandering around aimlessly).
Eating at McCormick & Schmick's and having the best steak ever. We enjoyed the meal so much, we went back the next night (we ate something different), and the staff greeted us like we were old friends.
Making really awesome jewelry at Art by Amy just for ya'll!
Getting to do something for 4 1/2 days that let us keep our fabulous customers and friends on our minds the whole time!

xoxo,

Market Highlights So Far

2010-01-11T08:35:00.000-05:00

Well, Hot'Lanta it is not -- we're freezing our butts off here (temperatures in the 20s with wind chills making it feel much colder), but we're having a blast!

We've done a ton (TON) of shopping so far, and we still have a day and a half left! We saw some great hats that I thought we should bring into the shop, but Mom shot me down ....

We went to one of our favorite jewelry vendors and had some really awesome necklaces made for ya'll. Mom tried them on ... Do you think it's too much?

But the most exciting thing so far has been shopping for some new product categories ... here are a couple pictures as hints. Care to take a guess?

Hope to post more soon!

xoxo,

Hot 'lanta

2010-01-07T15:37:00.000-05:00

(photo found here)

So we're off to Alanta tomorrow morning (where, incidentally, it's snowing right now) to go to Market! For the most part, we'll be warm inside the three buildings (each about 18-20 stories), since they have these great sky bridges (pictured above) connecting the three buildings.

Boy will we be busy, as we plan to visit over 100 vendors while we're there (not to mention those vendors who catch our eye as we walk the floors). Some of those are existing product lines (like Emilie Sloan, Napa Home & Garden, and Classic Hardware), but many are brand new to us. We're exploring lots of new vendors so we can bring in some awesome new products to the shop.

We'll be blogging from the road (taking lots of pictures of the shopgirls being ... well, shopgirl-ish), and we'd love to hear from you while we're gone. So tell us, what's on your Joli wishlist? What would you like to see us carry in the shop?

xoxo,

We have a winner!

2009-12-24T14:02:00.002-05:00

(Photo: caiti anne)

And the winner is: Chris. Here's what she said:

I love the raspberry wristlet! I could put my cash, lip gloss, and cell phone in it and then throw it in the Sophie Everyday bag,and have it handy for a night out on the town.

Congratulations, Chris! Please email me at allegra(at)jolihomeandevents(dot)com with your address so we can get your Raspberry Wristlet out to you right away!

Happy shopping!

xoxo,

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

2009-12-23T15:21:00.003-05:00

Sorry we're late to post this week's picks. We're so excited about our giveaway that we forgot to take pictures until today. So, here they are ...

Allegra's Pick

I'm just swooning over this fabulous Squirrel and Nut necklace from Classic Hardware! I love that the artist has taken two classic images like a squirrel and acorn and drawn them in a retro tattoo style. It's the perfect combination of classy and funky. Not to mention it would look great on! Wear it with jeans or with a sassy little dress, and you're sure to get a ton of compliments!

Cheryl's Pick

This item just arrived this morning, and I immediately fell in love.The latest creation from Sugarboo Designs, these I Love You blocks are the perfect gift (under $50, too!). Rustic enough to be masculine, but sweet enough to been feminine, this art piece strikes the perfect balance. The vintage feel of these blocks (encased in wood from an old crate) would be perfect in any room in your house. (And yes, the blocks are removable.)

What do ya'll think of our picks this week? Which one do you like?

xoxo,

Emilie Sloan & Giveaway

2009-12-18T14:37:00.005-05:00

Recognize these bags??? That's right, they're the Emilie Sloan bags we carry here in the shop. And guess where this picture was taken! At the American Music Awards Lounge. She had the opportunity to give her bags away to some famous people, like ...

LaToya Jackson

Candace Cameron

And a bunch of other people we're ashamed to admit we're too old to know. But I'm sure they're really famous and popular.

Anyway, isn't it cool to know that you could own the same bag a celebrity owns?? Now you can. We're excited to announce that we will be giving away an Emilie Sloan Payton wristlet! All you have to do is visit the Emilie Sloan site and then post a comment on our blog telling us which style bag and which fabric design you like best. Entries must be received by Thursday, December 24th at noon, and the winner will be announced shortly afterward.

Happy shopping and weekend!

xoxo,
The Shopgirls

P.S. All pictures provided by Emilie Sloan

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

2009-12-11T15:36:00.007-05:00

We're starting a new weekly feature here on our blog, called "The Shopgirls' Picks of the Week." Each of us will choose an item in the shop to feature, and we'll post about them on Monday.

So without further ado, here are the picks for this week:

Cheryl's Pick: Bird Lantern

Isn't this lantern adorable? I'm coveting it. The birds create a bit of whimsy, while the rust color works well with other metals that may be found in your home. It would go perfectly with cottage decor! At just under $50, this would make a great gift ... if you can resist it for yourself.

Allegra's Pick: Men's Gifts

Let's face it ... men are really hard to shop for. So to make it a little easier for you, we put together a "men's table," and the whole table is my pick of the week. Items on this table start at around $10, so there is something for every price point. From desk accessories to shaving products, you're sure to find something for all the men in your life.

Hope you enjoyed our first installment of the "Shopgirls Picks of the Week." Look for it every Monday!

xoxo,

Private Shopping Event at Joli

2009-12-08T16:06:00.005-05:00

We had our very first private shopping event at Joli Monday night, and it was a huge hit! About 20-25 ladies came in from a local philanthropic organization and enjoyed our shop during non-business hours. We set up the above spread, and the guests received a percentage off their purchases.

Do you have a group who would like to shop here during a private shopping party? Give us a call or send us an email. We'll set up some goodies for you and offer a discount to your entire group.

xoxo,

Black Friday Surprise Promotion

2009-11-26T22:45:00.005-05:00

15% off the entire shop all day!!!

Look forward to seeing you tomorrow. We'll be open 10 a.m. till after 5:00 p.m. Don't hesitate to give us a call if you need us to hold anything or to stay open later.

xoxo,

Bella Cucina Pizza Kit to be featured on the Today Show!

2009-11-25T13:44:00.005-05:00

Guess what! The Bella Cucina Tradizionale Pizza and Foccacia Mix and the Pomodoro Pizza Sauce are going to be featured on the Today Show December 1st! Make sure you tune in. And not only that, but they are featured in the December issue of InStyle Magazine!

Boy, do we have good taste or what ?!?

xoxo,

Juliska Feature on InStyle.com

2009-11-25T13:43:00.001-05:00

I was browsing InStyle Magazine's website today, and saw the beautiful Juliska canape plates ($70) featured in their gift guide. How awesome is that? Stop in and order your set today!

xoxo,

It's almost like Coastal Living shops here

2009-11-20T13:25:00.005-05:00

We just received our December/January issue of Coastal Living, and could not believe that they featured two products that we carry in their "Gift Guide"!

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First of all, they are featuring the Bella Cucina Aromatic Savory Salts. We carry several flavors of these salts, all of which are delicious. And, our price is less than what's printed (we sell them at $9.00 each).

You'll notice that they are also featuring the Bella Cucina Farmhouse Lemons and the Lowcountry Produce Lowcountry Creole. We don't carry either of these at the moment, but are considering it. What do ya'll think? Should we order them??

Here's the second item they featured that we carry (well, to be honest, one of our wonderful customers bought us out of them, and we've just reordered) ... this beautiful Abalone Shell Mirror! (We sell ours for $18, by the way, not $30 as printed).

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It's always exciting to see items we carry featured in magazines that we love and respect, so we wanted to share them with you too!

And as mentioned in the previous post, if you mention that you saw these lovelies on our blog, on Facebook, or on Twitter, we will give you 10% off the items.

Happy shopping!

xoxo,

Martha Stewart loves Vance Kitira

2009-11-20T13:14:00.006-05:00

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That's right! In the November issue of Martha Stewart Living, Vance Kitira's candles (which we carry) are featured in her "Good Things" section, under "Favorite Flames. The magazine suggests:

"Make a centerpiece by arranging pillars on glass or silver plates or trays, which reflect the flickering flames. We love the mottled look and subtle colors of these pillars."

We love the look and colors of these candles, too. Not to mention the extremely reasonable prices, and the fact that they're unscented. That means they won't interfere with the aromas of the food you're serving.

Come in and check out our awesome selection of Vance Kitira candles, and if you mention that you saw this on our blog or Twitter or Facebook, we'll go ahead and give you 10% off your Vance purchase.

xoxo,
The Shopgirls

Dessert before dinner

2009-11-20T09:25:00.003-05:00

Join us this evening at 5:00 for some yummy desserts! Biscotti and shortbread cookies dipped in these delicious spreads: Meyer Lemon, Blood Orange, and Chocolate Hazelnut. Yummy!

See you then!

xoxo,

P.S. Enjoy 10% off the above items if purchased this evening!

Great Idea -- Owl Pitchers

2009-11-06T14:34:00.005-05:00

We're not the only ones who love them. Do you see our owl pitchers in the picture above? They're featured in the November 9th issue of People Magazine, under "Great Ideas." Mad Men's Bryan Batt owns a shop in New Orleans, and he carries the same owl pitchers we do (we always knew we had good taste).

And better yet ... we sell them at a slightly lower price than he does. The small owl pitcher is $12 in our shop; and the large pitcher is $29.50 (compared to $15 and $36 in his store).

xoxo,

We have a winner!

2009-11-04T09:09:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Gina at The Shabby Chic Cottage!! We'll send off your lantern to you today!

We had a total of nine entries for the contest, so the odds are pretty good. If you liked this give away, and want us to do more, leave us a comment!

xoxo,
The Shopgirls

Favorite Things & Devine Design

2009-10-30T13:43:00.000-04:00

As you know, we shopgirls are quite the social butterflies. So you can imagine our joy over making new friends at the Harvest Festival last weekend. One in particular, Diana Hudson Kresnye of Devine Designs, has made us particularly happy. She's a well-known designer living in Ohio, and she liked our shop so much that she is featuring us on her blog today. Not only that, but we're doing a giveaway on her site! Stop on over at her blog (once you read, we know you'll be addicted like we now are), and follow the directions to enter the giveaway.

Hopefully many of Diana's readers are reading this, so we'd like to say hello to all of you. Welcome to our little blog. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoy writing it. Hope you love that lattice lantern, and that you enter the giveaway. Please visit our website often, as we will update pictures and specials. And of course, please become a follower on our blog. We love to see new readers, and try to communicate with you often.

Thanks to everyone reading. Don't forget to show us blog love by entering the giveaway and commenting on our blog and Diana's (not just now, but all the time).

xoxo,

Bella Cucina in Southern Living

2009-10-30T12:26:00.002-04:00

Check it out! Bella Cucina's Farmhouse Olives are featured in Southern Living's November issue. We carry the 10 oz jar here for $13.75. Southern Living is right ... these do make a great hostess gift, so stock up now!

xoxo,

Pizza Party Tonight

2009-10-30T09:42:00.009-04:00

Please join us at 5:00 p.m. as we debut our new Tradizionale Pizza and Focaccia Dough Mix and Pomodoro Pizza Sauce. Mom’s going to make an awesome little pizza and some focaccia with the delicious Carmelized Onion, Golden Raisin, and Fennel Antipasti. We will, of course, being serving wine along with these delicious goodies.

So be sure to come by this evening at 5:00 to try the new items. And, receive 10% off your purchase of the items sampled.

Can’t wait to see you there!

xoxo,

P.S. Limited quantities. First come, first served.

Awesome customer suggestion

2009-10-26T20:10:00.003-04:00

Customer Peggy Wilson had a great suggestion for this lovely glass log votive-holder (one that she's applied herself): put fresh Rosemary inside!

Doesn't it look pretty?We also put fresh Rosemary in those sweet little squirrel bud vases that we have, but we didn't get to capture that on film yet.

Thanks, Peggy, for such a great suggestion!

xoxo,

Five minutes of fame

2009-10-26T20:04:00.004-04:00

Allegra got interviewed on Saturday at the Harvest Festival. It's for a promotional video for company Live Work Learn Play, who has been helping the Marketplace out over the last year.

She felt very glamorous for about five minutes ... and then she went and played with the artist dogs :)

xoxo,

HHF Recap: The Tasting

2009-10-26T15:36:00.005-04:00

Before moving onto the tasting, I almost forgot the final arrangement from Barbara Ehret: the fern! Beautiful isn't it? We ended up selling this vase with the fern in it at the end of the night. Great job Barbara! Thanks so much for doing this for us!

We also made good use of our neighbors for the tasting. We asked Eileen Grayce and Ginny Parker to come up with some yummy deliciousness utilizing our Lowcountry Produce and Bella Cucina products.

The results was a delicious spread of appetizers, mini entrees, and desserts. All of it was fantastic, as evidenced by the fact that there was none left!

Here's our display set up next to the tasting tables.

The crowd during the tasting, sampling all of the fabulous goodies.

Unfortunately, I didn't catch these lovely ladies' names, but they perched themselves here on these chairs all afternoon, and kept watch over the food during the tasting to make sure no one overindulged. They were adorable!

Everyone raved about the food at the tasting. We thank Ginny and Eileen so much for putting together such a wonderful late afternoon feast. We know everyone enjoyed it (including us).

xoxo,

HHF Recap: The Flowers

2009-10-26T15:10:00.005-04:00

We found out that one of our neighbors, Barbara Ehret, is extremely talented with flower arranging. So we gave her some of our vases and containers, and asked her to put together some simple, easy-to-create flower arrangements using items we could find in our gardens. Here are the fabulous arrangements she made for us.

These lilies are the only flowers she had to purchase. This arrangement was one half of a pair she created that she envisioned sitting on either end of mantle.

Love how the Goldenrod plays off the color of the container.

I think this one is my favorite. I adore the hydrangea!

xoxo,

HHF Recap: The Scene

2009-10-26T13:56:00.006-04:00

We've got so much to tell ya'll about the Harvest Festival. Basically, it was a huge hit. Very well received, and people commented that they hoped it was an annual event! Before we get into what we did at the fest, I thought I'd share some pictures of the "scenes" of the day.

The Entrance to the Festival

Awesome truck complete with a scarecrow made by Riverview Charter School kids (the scarecrows' permanent home will be at Habersham Farms)

Another awesome scarecrow along with a bunch of those pumpkins Allegra picked up Friday from Lowcountry Produce.

The stage, provided by Hargray, our premier sponsor.

Just a few of the vendors at the event. We only got to venture out right in front of the shop, and those vendors were amazing! I can't imagine all the other fantastic vendors who must have been there!

Allegra with "brothers" Salvadore Dali (Yorkie-Dachsund mix) and Vincent Van Gogh (Chihuahua-Dachsund mix).

The 360-degree bar provided by Maggie's Pub.

The festival was beautiful at night, with fabulous lights draped across Market.

The crowd inside Nancy Beaupre's Storybook Shoppe.

The gang at Earth Fit.

Awesome band, Riptide.

The kids rocking out to the music.

Joli all lit up at night ...

The entire merchant council and volunteers did a fabulous job setting up for the event. It turned out beautifully, and a fantastic time was had by all! Stay tuned for more on the tasting and the flowers!

xoxo,

Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins!

2009-10-22T15:36:00.004-04:00

In preparation for the big event on Saturday, Allen (my son) and I (Allegra) took a drive up to Lowcountry Produce in Lobeco today. We were there to pick up our order for the tasting and to pick up ohhh ... just a few pumpkins to help decorate the street for the Harvest Fest ...
Allen couldn't wait to see the "punkin patch" and jumped out of the car right away to pick out his pumpkin ... I think he's excited about the Harvest Festival.
Hope ya'll are as excited as we are about Saturday. Can't wait to see you!

xoxo,

Check it out!

2009-10-21T20:31:00.002-04:00

We are happy to announce the launch of our website! Please take a look around, and let us know what you think (we're still working out some kinks, so let us know if you have any problems)! Thanks to Andrea at Bandwidth Creative for creating such a beautiful site!

xoxo,

Rainy days

2009-10-16T12:31:00.001-04:00

Make us feel blue. Please stop by and see us. We'll give you 10% off your purchase if you brave the rain to come see us.

Pllllleeeeeaaaaase .... we're so lonely.

xoxo,

Bridal and Baby Registries

2009-10-14T16:05:00.004-04:00

Did you know that you can register for your wedding or baby shower events at Joli? That's right! We will put together a registry for you and all your friends will receive 10% off their purchases on your registry. Could it get any better?

We have a wide selection of tabletop items and home accents as you can see from the pictures below ...

And of course, a great selection of unique baby items ...
Don't forget Joli for your next milestone event. And be sure to tell your friends that they'll get 10% off if they buy off your registry at Joli.

xoxo,

La Dolce Vita

2009-10-02T11:56:00.003-04:00

If you're like so many of us, you tend to get caught up in the daily rollercoasters of our lives. We get so caught up in the day-to-day (trying to potty train our children; throwing our backs out; worrying overdeadlines, etc.) that we forget to take a few steps back; take in a deep breath, and really look around us to appreciate all that we have.

Thankfully, we have the talents of Rebecca Puig (and husband Rick) at Sugarboo Designs to remind us of what's really important. When we saw these pieces at market, we decided we needed to bring them into the shop. Because couldn't we all use the reminder that our life is full of beauty? And that we are loved?

Stop in and take a look at these new pieces, and take a few minutes to remember all the wonderful people and things in your life.

xoxo,

Shopgirls featured in Beaufort Gazette

2009-09-29T09:57:00.001-04:00

Hey ya'll! Check out this article about how we came to Beaufort. You can pick up a hard copy of it in today's Beaufort Gazette too.

xoxo,

Classy and Sassy

2009-09-11T16:24:00.006-04:00

We'd like to introduce you to our new jewelry line, Classic Hardware. Ultra hip, eclectic, and sassy, this jewelry can be seen on the likes of everyone from Chris Isaak to Madonna. And now on you too!

Creator Karyn Cantor has designed every piece in the entire line (which unfortunately is too large for us to carry, so we've selected a few of our favorites for starters). She mixes vintage vogue with new trends to create some pretty awesome jewelry. Awesome enough that it's been worn on Sex and the City, Bones, and Friends. It's also been featured in Vanity Fair magazine and more.

Stop in soon to check out our entire collection of this funky jewelry ... before it all sells out!

xoxo,

Farmers Market Fridays

2009-09-04T11:30:00.004-04:00

We are happy to announce that we now carry Flip and Tumble reusable shopping bags and produce bags. Take a look at some of the great colors they come in (we don't carry all of those colors below, but we do have a great selection).

Here are a few reasons why we love the Flip & Tumble bags:

The box bottom
The great felt patch on the strap that helps keep it on your shoulder
It's sturdy enough to hold two bowling balls ... it's got a 25 lb capacity
It folds into a little 3" ball

Solid color bags are only $9, and patterned bags are $12.

They've also designed these great produced bags with color-coded tabs for all of your produce needs. Buy a set of five produce bags (reusable, of course) for $10.95.

New Hours

2009-09-04T11:28:00.001-04:00

We're happy to announce that beginning next week, will be open on Tuesdays! That's right, now you can shop at your favorite little boutique five days a week -- Tuesday through Saturday! Stop by and see us!

xoxo,

Aspen shopping has it all

2009-08-28T16:43:00.002-04:00

As you may know my partner-in-crime, Cheryl is in Aspen this week with her husband and their best friends. They're enjoying the beautiful sights, terrific weather, and excellent shopping. Well, in the shopping area they're visiting today, they got an added bonus. Not only is there excellent shopping, but there's plenty of wildlife too.

Take a look at the picture they just sent to me ...

Yes, that is a bear. An approximately 400-pound bear. And the poor guy has been stuck up in that tree since about 6:00 this morning. Right in the middle of downtown Aspen. I wonder what it would take to get that kind of wildlife here in the Habersham Marketplace.

Enjoy!

Awesome Decor Idea

2009-08-28T13:27:00.001-04:00

Thanks to Claire Ann Ketchum for this photo she sent to us! She recently bought these great pear candles (only $5 each) and this lovely glass bowl at our shop. Look how beautifully she arranged them with shells on the table in front of her fireplace. What a great coastal feel!

We love it when our customers let us know how they've integrated our merchandise into their decor and entertaining. And we love hearing about positive gift-giving experiences. So please keep your ideas, stories, and pictures coming! We'll try to post them all on the blog!

Thanks again, Claire Ann!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone. Don't forget that tomorrow is the last day of our 20% off sale. And please remember to stop by M this evening to welcome them to the Marketplace (and to enjoy 30% off their lovely items)!

xoxo,

Closing Early Today 8/27

2009-08-27T16:33:00.001-04:00

Fall sneak preview

2009-08-26T12:29:00.005-04:00

Sorry for the absence here on the blog lately. We've been quite busy. We barely caught our breaths after July Market before merchandise starting arriving, and then we were off to summer vacations (Allegra in Myrtle Beach last week, and Cheryl in Aspen this week).

We're in the final week of our Annual Summer sale, so if you haven't stopped in yet to take advantage of our shop-wide 20% off, please make sure you do before Sunday.

In the meantime, enjoy this photo we shot for a fall ad. It contains some great previews of the great stuff we've got lined up for this Autumn. Starting next week, you'll be able to see all these goodies in the shop.
Have a great week, ya'll. Don't forget to stop in to see Allegra and Allen(our fabulous little salesman) and to take advantage of the last week of our 20% off sale. And make sure you come by M Friday night to celebrate the grand opening of their Habersham Marketplace store!

xoxo,

P.S. If anyone knows how to fold up one of these, please come and help us. We'll give you a Bloomsberry chocolate bar. Seriously!

Bling Bling

2009-07-11T20:52:00.002-04:00

So we went to see this great vendor this morning. She creates these delicious charms for necklaces and bracelets. And then we (the shopgirls) get to pick out the charms we like and create our own one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces for our fabulous friends (aka customers). Wanna a sneak peak? These are the necklaces we made for ourselves ... but the ones for you are just as awesome!

After four exhausting days, we're finally finished, and we get to go home tomorrow. Miss ya'll and can't wait to see you on Wednesday!

xoxo,

Hi Ho Hi Ho ...

2009-07-11T20:40:00.003-04:00

... It's off to work we go (or went, rather). Here's a picture of all the catlogs we've been carrying around for the past four days.For you. And these are just the ones we could carry in our bag. The really big ones are being mailed to us ...

So we're expecting shoulder rubs and treats when we open on Wednesday!

xoxo,

Atlanta Day 2: Exhausted

2009-07-09T21:50:00.004-04:00

We've seen about a million different showrooms between yesterday and today, and we're thoroughly exhausted ... stay tuned for more!

xoxo,

To Market To Market

2009-07-08T08:16:00.004-04:00

Image by jaredjennings via Flickr

Hey ya'll! We're off to Market in Atlanta today, so the shop is closed this week. We'll re-open next Wednesday, July 15th. In the meantime, keep checking the blog for updates from America's Mart in Atlanta!

xoxo,

Fabulous Wedding Gift Ideas

2009-06-19T16:17:00.005-04:00

With wedding season ramping up, many of us are looking for lovely wedding gifts. So we wanted to share with you two classically modern merchandise lines we carry that make perfect wedding gifts.

The first line is Beatriz Ball. These beautiful mixed-metal serving pieces are hand-made in Mexico. Not only are they striking, but they never need to be polished, and they can go from freezer to oven to table! These items will add an air of sophistication to any table, without the high maintenance required by some other collections. We carry the items picture below. Stop in the shop or email us for more details!

The second line we recommend is Juliska (and, remember, it's on sale). Juliska's glassware is mouth-blown by artisans outside of Prague. Also handmade, no two pieces are alike. Though the glassware is very thin, it's surprisingly durable -- which means it's dishwasher safe. Inspired by historical European patterns, the artisans at Juliska give those classic designs modern flare and functionality. Below are many of the pieces we carry in the shop (note: some of our glassware is in green; not all is clear).Keep these two product lines in mind next time you need to purchase a wedding gift. They're fabulously beautiful (and reasonably priced) alternatives to the classic nuptial present.

Stay cool!

The end of an era

2009-06-12T11:24:00.006-04:00

OK, well not really an era, but still. We've carried Juliska glassware for almost two years now. In large part because Allegra fell in love with it years ago. It's beautiful and looks so delicate (but is actually sturdy enough to go in your dishwasher).

Sadly, though, we've decided to close out our in-stock glassware. Not because we don't love it anymore. Not because we don't sell it. But because we have a slight storage problem. These are all of our Juliska boxes that we keep on hand for the glassware.

Faced with the decision of either keeping all these boxes or bringing in new merchandise for ya'll, we decided to say goodbye to the glassware. To help it move a little more quickly, we're offering it at 20% off! And remember that we ship anywhere in the U.S. (and you needn't worry about breakage since we have all these boxes)!

Please note that we will continue to carry the ceramics, and can also order any item in the Juliska catalog.

Happy weekend!

Out with the old, in with the new

2009-06-12T11:18:00.003-04:00

I'm sure you recognize these pieces from our lovely little shop. Well, guess what! As beautiful as these pieces are, we've decided to put them each on sale for 20% off! Yes, that's right. These gorgeous statement pieces are being sold at a pretty nice discount because we have some new furniture pieces we'd like to introduce (including some vintage pieces).

Call, email, or stop in for specific pricing information!

Happy shopping!

Glowology Featured in Allure Magazine

2009-05-30T14:17:00.004-04:00

The May issue of Allure magazine featured our awesome personal care product line, Glowology. Of the Opulent Body Butter, they said, "We love the rich, fast-absorbing texture of this cream -- and the fact that we don't have to dig into a tub to get to it."
Stop in to try it out, and to check out the rest of the lovely line.

xoxo,

Our Mascot

2009-05-30T14:12:00.002-04:00

I had the pleasure of meeting the real live Joli today ... well Jolie Blonde (pretty blonde) to be exact. And she certainly is ...She was visiting the neighborhood today from Sun City (or beyond perhaps), but I think she should still be our mascot, don't you?

P.S. Joli is always pet friendly. With five dogs between the two of us, calling us dog lovers is putting it mildly.

Big Kiss

2009-05-20T13:59:00.003-04:00

We wanted to send out a big kiss to all of you who supported our sidewalk sale this past weekend. It was an amazing success, despite the rain, heat, and humidity. Thank you so very much.

Since we still have some goodies left over, we decided to extend the sidewalk sale until the merchandise is gone. So stop on in when you can to check out all this merchandise ... discounted as much as 75% off original prices.

xoxo,

Crafty Idea

2009-05-20T13:31:00.004-04:00

As some of you may know, we have some really talented friends who frequent our shop. And they're always happy to share their ideas with us ... and with all of you! So here's our latest great idea, coming from our dear young friend Hannah (she was also our face painter for the sidewalk sale).

She purchased two of these cute little wire hearts (for $.75 each), attached earring hooks to them, and gave them to her mom as a gift!

Her mom (Elena Madden)loves them! Since her Mom's hair is similar in coloring to the hearts, she may paint them silver so they stand out a little bit more. Such an awesome idea, don't you think? Altogether this gift cost less than $5, but the smile on Mom's face is priceless (it's like a MasterCard commercial).

Enjoy!

Sparkly Happy Sidewalk Sale

2009-05-15T14:39:00.009-04:00

The Sparkly Happy Sidewalk Sale got off to its official start this morning ... which was neither sparkly nor happy. At least not outside ... But thanks to our our friends "the girls," we were able to get in a fun sparkly mood anyway, and finish getting our sale set up (and thanks to M & J who loaned us the tent and set it up for us)!

Pictured above is Hannah, our official face painter. She will be here tomorrow afternoon to paint faces (or arms). And below is Ale who is our official glitter girl (glittering up Allegra's hair). She'll be here tomorrow afternoon to glitter-up anyone who is interested ...

The final product:

Come out to see all of our awesome sale stuff and to see us all sparkly and pretty. And to get sparkly and pretty yourselves!

Love,

Awesome Entertaining Idea

2009-05-10T22:05:00.003-04:00

Our lovely friend J came into our shop the other day to purchase these shells:
because she had a wonderful idea for them for a dinner party she's throwing. She purchased I think 10 of them (terrible memory, I apologize) to use as a type of "place card." But she's putting a little twist on it ...

She's going to put one of each type of shell at each place setting on her table. Then she's going to have each guest pull the name of a shell out of a bowl. So, someone pulls "Sand dollar" out of the bowl, and then finds a sand dollar on the table and sits there. How awesome is that??

Thanks, J for sharing such a wonderful entertaining idea! Oh, and by the way, those shells are only $2.50 each, so they're a great price too!

Love,

Courtyard Preview!

2009-05-10T21:42:00.004-04:00

Talk about a preview ... these photos are of our new courtyard items as they're coming out of the crate (we were super excited because we've never unloaded a crate before!)

We promise that when you come to see our lovely courtyard it will look waaaay better than this, but we wanted to give you a glimpse of these beautiful new items as soon as we could.

Hope you'll stop in to see it all in person soon!

Love,

Playhouse Palooza 2009

2009-05-06T21:07:00.006-04:00

Allen is modeling the lovely Playhouse Palooza shirt that is available now ... for $10 each. Buy online or stop into the shop to place your order. We'll gladly take down your size and your donation and arrange for you to get your shirt. Youth and adult sizes available (obviously our model is wearing an adult-sized shirt).

And, don't miss the Playhouse Palooza event in Habersham on May 16th. You'll get to see the five awesome playhouses (glimpses offered below), and even place a bid on one if you'd like. It's an event not to be missed (oh, and the one we helped out with is the Pirate Ship ... can you guess which picture it is?).

This fundraiser is in support of Riverview Charter School. Visit their site for more information.

Love,

Thanks so much!

2009-05-02T21:45:00.002-04:00

Thanks to everyone who came by this afternoon and supported our Lowcountry Produce Tasting. And thank you to Noel for the delicious food. We had a great time!

And because we're such dog fans, we had to share a picture of Percy, Noel's nine-month-old Great Dane. He was very thirsty after walking around Habersham for about two hours!

Thanks again, everybody!

Lowcountry Produce Tasting Event

2009-04-26T21:50:00.004-04:00

We're getting really excited for our Lowcountry Produce Tasting Event this Saturday. We're hoping for lovely weather so we can host you all in our courtyard as we sample some delicious Lowcountry cuisine. Would you like a sneak peak at the menu?

Peach Chutney served with Pork Tenderloin
Garlic Pepper Jelly served over Brie
Garden Tomato Gazpacho

Is your mouth watering yet? We thought so. The tasting will begin at 4:00 p.m. Our friend Noel will be there and ready to answer all your questions about the Lowcountry Produce product line, history, and more.

Southern Living Home Giveaway

2009-04-26T21:36:00.003-04:00

Some of you may know that Southern Living is sponsoring the Choose Your Home Giveaway. One of the homes is here in Habersham (where our shop is located, and where we both live). Late last year, the shop and the shopgirls were filmed for promotional videos that were to be up on the site during the contest. Well, I'm pleased to announce that the videos are up!

Here (at the end), here (in the middle) and here (at the beginning) you can see some footage of the outside of our shop, and Allegra is at the very end of this video.

Yippeee ... we're (almost) famous!

Let's fall in love

2009-04-22T16:37:00.004-04:00

That song has been running through my head lately ... and I think it might be because we have an abundance of bird and bee goodies here in our shop. See?

I can't get over those little bird salt & pepper shakers (in aqua and white) for only $8.50! We also have French bee water & champagne glasses ($10 and $10.50, respectively); Fringe candle gift sets (featuring birds and butterflies & bees) at $29.50 for a set of four candles; a wire bee skep for $9.50 and a gorgeous John Derian apiary paperweight for $56. Plus tons more that we couldn't fit into that little picture. Stop in or call us for more information!

New Product Alert: Bloomsbury & Co. Chocolate

2009-04-22T15:18:00.004-04:00

Our order from New Zealand chocolate makers Bloomsbury & Co. just arrived. This was an impulse buy on our part. We got a clever little mailing from them last week, laughed aloud at some of the packaging designs, and decided on the spot to order! Here are the designs we ordered (some milk chocolate, some dark).

And as you can see, Allegra has already gotten her paws on the samples. Boy is it yummy ...
Wait! Why are you laughing? Do I have something on my face?

As those awesome Bloomsberry folks say ... think chocolate!

*Disclaimer: It actually took me about 10 minutes to perfect the chocolate face above. How does my 2 1/2 year old manage to get that much chocolate on his face in less than five seconds?

Earth Day: Green is the new black

2009-04-22T11:19:00.009-04:00

In honor of Earth Day, we're happy to offer 20% off all of our "green" items in the shop for the entire week! This includes all Green Glass Co. glasses, our Paddywax Eco Collection candles, our EnVbags, our Aspen Bay Candles (Capri Blue & Traviata collections), and our domino and bottlecap jewelry from The 3 Sisters. Stop in or call us to take advantage of this great offer.

Speaking of green, we're loving the color right now. So much that we just set up a green display in our shop. Isn't it gorgeous? It really sets the mood for this time of year, don't you think? Not to mention the scents on those Paddywax candles ... New Mown Hay, Key Lime, and Verbena. Yummy!

Have a great day ya'll. We sure will. And don't forget to make every day Earth Day ... check out what the EPA suggests we can do each day to help the environment.

Go green!

Sneak Preview

2009-04-11T15:19:00.007-04:00

Our new home fragrance line, Aquiesse, arrived this week. When our FedEx guy brought in the five large boxes, I was initially overwhelmed (Allegra's here alone this week. Mom's away). But that feeling quickly evaporated as I began opening these boxes. The packaging alone is breathtaking and more beautiful than I remembered (which makes sense since they changed the packaging after we ordered).

The fragrances are delicious too. These aren't your "everyday" scents. Originally inspired by the coastal regions of Central California, Aquiesse blends florals, fruits, citrus, ocean spray, and mountain air together to create some of the most amazing fragrances ever!

Both their candles and their diffusers feature a beautiful, heavy smokey glass. Absolutely gorgeous to look at and divine to smell. Take a look!

Hope you'll stop in soon to check out these lovely candles in person (you'd better hurry, too ... I have already sold two, and their not even out of the boxes yet)!

Have a lovely weekend, friends!

Pay it forward

2009-04-10T14:27:00.007-04:00

What's the 3/50 Project, you ask? It's a movement started by retail expert Cinda Baxter, designed to "save your local economy three stores at a time." And it's a movement that we shopgirls are happy to get behind.

Did you know that if half the U.S. population chose three independently owned stores and spent just $50 a month there (across all three stores, not $50 in each one), those purchases would generate more than $42 billion in revenue? Not only that, but for every $100 spent in independently owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. That amount drops to $43 if you shop at a national chain and to $0 if you shop online.*

Next time you need to make a purchase, think about which independently owned store you could visit instead of a chain. You can pay it forward (and improve the local economy) just by shopping at a local shop. It just takes one person to start a trend ... wanna be the first?

For more information, please visit the movement's website.

*Information obtained from The 3/50 Project.

Great gifts under $5

2009-04-05T18:38:00.013-04:00

How exciting ... we just got our first reader question! KMag asks:

"I'm in need of ideas for a small give-away for my upcoming Kentucky Derby Day Cocktail Party. I'll need 5 bags of about $5-6 each. Any ideas?"

Confession: KMag is Cheryl's older daughter (and Allegra's big sister). But, we don't care. It's still a reader question -- and a darn good one at that -- so we're going to answer it!

Take a look at these lovely items ... descriptions and prices will be offered below.

1. Punch Studio pocket/purse notepads ($3.95 + tax). These little gems are awesome because the magnetic closure and fold-over cover prevent the pages from getting torn or wrinkled. On top of that, they're adorable. We carry several collections including Le Petit Village -- an assortment of 12 shops, gardens, houses, and restaurants (like the one pictured here).
2. Ballmania "Around the World in 80 Days" Lip Balm ($2.95+ tax). Have you ever seen a cuter lip balm? Featuring SPF 20 and a mild vanilla cream flavor, Ballmania is loved by all (it's been featured in numerous magazines from InStyle to Oprah). Plus it contains twice as much lip balm as a stick. With eight different styles, you can get one for each of your give-aways plus one or two for yourself!
3. Natural Life Token Key Chains ($5.00 + tax). These are probably the cutest key chains we have ever seen for anywhere near this price (Allegra has one). Featuring various shapes and sayings (like an owl that says, "Listen to Your Heart" or a flower that says "Live Love Laugh"), you could a different one for each bag.
4. Jeremie Hanging Wire Heart Vase ($5.00 + tax). Quite possibly the most wonderful thing we have ever carried for this price. If you think it's cute in the photo, wait until you see it in real life. One of our customers hung it on her back door, and it looks fantastic (how awesome would it be to have fresh flowers welcoming you at your door every single day?). This is a fabulous gift for just about anyone.
5. Natural Life Compact Brush Mirror ($5.00 + tax). Another fabulous item for your purse. Girls from age 8 to 80 find this sweet little brush/mirror a must have. Once again, this items comes in a variety of styles/quotes, so you could pick out a different one for each bag.

We hope these suggestions provide you with some great ideas for your Derby Day party, KMag. And since you're family, we'll be looking forward to your order soon (you know where to find us).

If any of you other dear readers have additional inquiries about the products featured above, please send us an email to allegra(at)jolihomeandevents(dot)com. Or, if you're one of our sweet local friends, please stop in and see us!

Love,

Thanks for stopping by

2009-04-03T16:15:00.005-04:00

Hey ya'll. Thanks for coming to our blog. We hope to see you regularly! The shopgirls decided to start this blog because we wanted to share ideas with you and tell you a little bit more about those awesome items you just bought in our shop (we hope).

We can't promise that we'll be posting every day, but we can promise that we'll try to post every week. Sometimes we'll post decor tips or entertaining ideas; other times we'll feature different product lines that we carry in our shop. Occasionally we'll share funny stories with you. As you may already know, the two of us are always up to some sort of mischief, so we promise that whatever you read here will not be boring (except maybe this one).

Anyway, enjoy yourselves. We're getting ready to test our "First Friday" event this evening. Hopefully it will be a success, and if it is, we'll try to post about it (we'll even include pictures).

Thanks again for stopping by. Show us some blog love by commenting or following us, please!

The Shopgirls

Where it all began

2009-04-03T15:32:00.007-04:00

Welcome to our little blog. We hope you enjoy what you see and read here. With so much going on in all our lives, we thought that the blog might be a fun way for you to get to know us and our shop. To start off, let's give you a little history ....

Cheryl (aka Mom) has always had a knack for decorating and entertaining, but until about 10 years ago, it remained mostly a hobby for her. Once her kids were out of school and fairly self-sufficient, she decided it was time to take her skills to the next level. She enrolled in design school and used the skills she acquired there to start a small retail business in a co-op outside of Philadelphia.

Allegra's (aka the daughter) favorite pastime as a child was to play "store." She'd price all the items in her mom's living room and then help "customers" with their purchases. Her least favorite pastime was washing all the dishes her mom dirtied in putting together her famous soirees. While she hated the dish-washing part, she loved the entertaining aspect, and it stayed with her into adulthood. After planning the ultimate soiree -- her own wedding -- she started a part-time wedding planning business. She found that while planning weddings and other events (she was an event planner for an ad agency in a former life), she was constantly consulting with her mom on decor, food, flowers, and more.

Fast forward a few years to when Cheryl and her husband purchased property in Habersham, a new-urban development in Beaufort, South Carolina. When Cheryl heard about the plans to build a Marketplace there, an idea hatched in her brain ... we'll get Allegra and her husband to move here, and we can open a shop.

Allegra and her husband only had to think about it for about 30 seconds once they saw the beauty of this lovely coastal town and the views around the neighborhood. After a few minor delays (and a kid), we finally made it down here.

Joli was born in October 2007, from the hard work, passion, and dreams of a mother and a daughter. Their tastes are compatible yet different enough to make for an eclectic shop filled with everything from original oil paintings to jewelry made from recycled bottle-caps and dominoes.

In Joli, we've created a shop filled with unique home decor accessories, artwork, furniture, gift items, candles, jewelry, and more. We strive to purchase items that you won't find everywhere and items you can feel good about purchasing (recycled glassware, Fair Trade products, products which donate to children's charities).

We hope you enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy writing it. Here we will be sharing design and entertaining tips; providing you with additional information about our great products; and letting you know about upcoming events. Enjoy!!

The Shopgirls

Joli Home & Events

Introducting Olia Designs

As seen in

Easy Entertaining Tips

Wondrous Wednesday

Did you know?

The Cutest Chef Ever

Farmer's Table -- Contest

Meandering Prose

Fabulous Event

Little Boy, Big Heart

Truly Honored

Follow the footprints

Reader's Choice!

Giveaway Winner!

Giveaway: Loo-Pourri

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

Le Lapin

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

Noodle & Boo Voted Best Body Lotion by Babble.com

Home again home again ...

Market Highlights So Far

Hot 'lanta

We have a winner!

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

Emilie Sloan & Giveaway

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

Private Shopping Event at Joli

Black Friday Surprise Promotion

Bella Cucina Pizza Kit to be featured on the Today Show!

Juliska Feature on InStyle.com

It's almost like Coastal Living shops here

Martha Stewart loves Vance Kitira

Dessert before dinner

Great Idea -- Owl Pitchers

We have a winner!

Favorite Things & Devine Design

Bella Cucina in Southern Living

Pizza Party Tonight

Awesome customer suggestion

Five minutes of fame

HHF Recap: The Tasting

HHF Recap: The Flowers

HHF Recap: The Scene

Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins!

Check it out!

Rainy days

Bridal and Baby Registries

La Dolce Vita

Shopgirls featured in Beaufort Gazette

Classy and Sassy

Farmers Market Fridays

New Hours

Aspen shopping has it all

Awesome Decor Idea

Closing Early Today 8/27

Fall sneak preview

*Bling Bling*

Hi Ho Hi Ho ...

Atlanta Day 2: Exhausted

To Market To Market

Fabulous Wedding Gift Ideas

The end of an era

Out with the old, in with the new

Glowology Featured in Allure Magazine

Our Mascot

Big Kiss

Crafty Idea

Sparkly Happy Sidewalk Sale

Awesome Entertaining Idea

Courtyard Preview!

Playhouse Palooza 2009

Thanks so much!

Lowcountry Produce Tasting Event

Southern Living Home Giveaway

Let's fall in love

New Product Alert: Bloomsbury & Co. Chocolate

Earth Day: Green is the new black

Bling Bling