Meandering Prose

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)

Shopgirls Picks of the Week

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,

Awesome Decor Idea

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,

Let's fall in love

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!