Back to Reality...

I think we are finally settled back into our old routine since returning from Disney World last week. It was a much needed, OUTSTANDING, vacation. So much that we actually considered booking another Disney vacation for next year before we left but we reminded that Josie still wouldn't be old enough for all of us to enjoy it.

I am busy busting my rump for Saturday's show in Coal City. Octoberfest is located in their downtown area and my booth is by the post office and Boy Scout sponsored activities. Please come see me anytime between 9-5. :o)

On another show note, I am super excited to let you know that I was chosen to be part of the 28th Annual Juried Gingerbread Junction Craft Fair in Naperville on December, 5th. The show will be held at the Hill Middle School, 1836 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., admission is $2.

On a personal note, I am no longer accepting custom orders for the remainder of the year, unless we have already talked. As many of you know, my Dad has been very ill since my parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary in early July and I really need to have some Family/Work balance. (Thank you, Scott for making me do this!) It is all suffering right now. I could literally spend 24 hours a day on custom orders, but simply don't have the time. I continue to add new inventory each month so hopefully you will find something that you like. :o) Thank you all for understanding. I only have one Dad and I don't ever want to look back with any regret. :o)

If you don't follow me on Facebook, here are the Fab Fall Felties that will debut this weekend! Hope to see you there!

Next Show

I have been asked to post my next show information so here you go! Actually, I think I was asked to post it on Facebook, but I will post it here too! :o)

October 3, 2009
Coal City Octoberfest
Downtown Coal City
Sponsored by the Coal City Junior Women's Club
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (LONG DAY!)

Coming up this weekend, FAB FALL FELTIES! I have been working on them this week in between filling orders and answering emails. PHEW!

Become a Fan on Facebook!

I have been meaning to let everyone know of Bootsie Marie Boutique's Facebook page for ummmmmm, MONTHS now! So here I am, asking (begging) you to become a fan. :o)

Simply search for Bootsie Marie Boutique like you would a friend (or enemy!) on Facebook and Bootsie Marie Boutique (and myself!) will pop up in the results. Friend me, also, if you would like!

First Day of School

I normally don't post personal items on my business blog, but many customers have become friends and have asked about Tanner so I thought I would share his first day of Pre-School picture. :o)

We have been blessed to be able to send him to Lutheran school this year and we (meaning ME!) survived his first day with a gold star. It is hard to believe he is in school. :o(



P.S. Dug, the dog from Up, didn't attend but was waiting for him in the car when we picked him up. :o)

P.P.S. Click on the picture to make it bigger.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

I think I have finally recovered from the weekend festivities at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival and all I can say is THANK YOU!

Everyone who stopped by was so much fun and all of the compliments were fabulous. You are what keeps me going and I appreciate you buying handmade.

I think my favorite part was when people would ask me if I had a store and when I told them no and they said I should. I also loved the comments on how everything is so cute you don’t know what to pick. Seriously, you all made my weekend!!!

I cannot wait until next year and I promise to have kittens, frogs and monkey items along with dog bows. :o)

THANK YOU, THANK YOU again, and again!

P.S. Please don't forget to become a fan on Facebook!

On Being Spaz-tastic!

OK, so the whole "You Are Doing a 2 Day, 8 Hours Each Day" show has officially hit me. I feel ill. Please, Lord, let this weekend be successful!

What if no one buys anything? What if I don't have enough? What if it rains? What if I am so swamped I can't keep up? What if we can't get the new display looking good. What if, what if, what if! WAAAA!

I am a weenie, but human.

I have soooo many new items rolling out at this show and so many more in my head! I am a mental mess. :o)

The new items that will be featured this weekend are:
New felt clippies
Bitty Bows
Boutique Bows
Zebra Beanies
Curly Ostrich Feathers
Braided Headbands
Badge Reels
New korker color combinations such as zebra!

If you are attending the festival and would like to say hello and see me spaz in person, my tent will be located right near the kid's entertainment tent (WOOT!) on the corner of Glenwood and Morse. (DOUBLE WOOT!)

Need Custom Invitations???

If you saw Josie’s Birthday BBQ invite, you will know how cute it was! If not, go to tentinytoes prints to check it out!

My wonderful, talented, friend, Alison, (who happens to be from Nebraska) is offering SUPER CUTE, custom, invites, cards, notepads, stationary etc. at a fantastic price!

Please check her out and think about buying handmade before ordering from a big name supplier. :o)