Fun Summer Finds. . . . ."Take 1"

Wow ~ Summer fun has begun ~ Starting up our Summer Finds again ~ Hope you'll love our first choices!
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"DRYING IN THE TUSCAN SUN"
My newest purchase!! It came matted and ready to frame! Already hanging up and it looks amazing in my kitchen/dining area! :) This fabulous print is by Marty Husted! One of her originals is next on my Wishlist! Please see all of her amazing work for sale at:
Etsy Shop ~ "Art Essence"



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JELLY SHOES by F-Troupe ~ Simple yet fun "bathing shoe". . .or your "anything you want it to be" shoe ~ perfect for any weather in Jelly Pink, Jelly Turquoise or Jelly Black! Rubber upper and sole with lace up front and side cut out detail. These are all the rage in Great Britain and sell for $40.00 ~ F-Troup Jelly Shoes are sized in European shoe sizes!
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Shoe Revolt And Wordless Wednesday too!

WW. . . . . . . "Don't Worry ~ Be Happy??!!"

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"SHOE REVOLT" is giving a shout-out!! Are you a "Shoeista"?? Help this new for-profit company raise $$$ to help "kick human trafficking of young girls to the curb"~ by donating new and lightly used women's shoes for resale!!!

According to Ateba Crocker (founder of Shoe Revolt) & Meg Rayford (Chief Shoe Raiser) . . . . . . "Profits will be used to directly fund transitional housing, to create scholarship opportunities, and to provide mentoring and support for human trafficking victims. We'll give new life to these shoes that will, in turn, help give new life to so many young girls. Shoe Revolt will tear down symbols of inhumanity and build them back up into symbols of freedom, creativity, and empowerment!"

Half the proceeds will also go to "GEMS" ("Girls Educational & Mentoring Services") ~ an organization that helps girls rescued from the commercial sex trade. And FYI, any donated shoes from companies that do not meet the standards of manufacturing that Shoe Revolt requires, will be recycled and remade by the victims as part of their rehabilitation!!)

Please help Shoe Revolt get the word out! Donate your Shoes ~ Do a post on your Blog ~ Share the info on Facebook ~ Tell your local newspaper about Shoe Revolt ~ Share with all your friends! The online shoe boutique at Shoerevolt.com will open on august 1st for purchases ~ See you there!!

"Shoe Revolt ~ More than a Shoe, It's a Stand."
www.shoerevolt.com

ALOHA FRIDAY

You KNOW what day it is!! Aloha Friday means the start of my weekend so I always look forward to it!! Don't forget to visit An Island Life for more Aloha Friday!!
My Question this week is:
Which pattern would you like the BEST if you were going to order "The Weekender" Bag by Bungalow Scout?
(This very popular "Weekender" is out of stock in The Chic Boutique ~ so I'm getting ready to place another reorder & would love some feedback!!)

Wordless Wednesday

(Good Morning!)

Hope your Spring is wonderful ~ Full of bright cheery days and filled with color and love!
(These are the ONLY Tulips that survived the bunnies, deer and vols!)
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APRIL SALE!! ~ Ollie McKay's Chic Boutique!
ALL TUMBLERS ~ To-Go Cups
on SALE!!
$9.00!! ~ by ChaCha Designs!
Tumblers for Travel, Coffee or Cold Drinks!
Buy one as a GIFT and one for you!
Click on over to The Chic Boutique!

Aloha Friday Everybody!

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday!
(And Happy Spring and Happy Easter Weekend to all!)
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that they take it easy and prepare for and look forward to the weekend!!
Head on over to "An Island Life" to find out more!
My question this week is:
"What is your favorite tree or flower that is in Bloom right now for Spring?
(Mine is a tie ~ Either the Weeping Cherry or white Star Magnolia!

Wordless Wednesday

(I am so blessed to get to play golf on this course!)
(And please also take a peek at my post from yesterday ~ if you didn't get to it yet ~ to see some fabulous
jewelry from "Michele Grady Designs" and click on over to her Blog and Etsy shop also!)

Fabulous Finds on Tuesday!

Fabulous Finds ~ If you are looking for Unique Jewelry pieces for that very special gift,
Look no further!!
"Michele Grady Designs" has created some amazing pieces! ~

Find Michele and her fabulous jewelry at her Etsy Shop, her Blog
and her Website!

Wonderful Wednesdays, Thoughtful Thursdays and Aloha Fridays!

(Yes. . . I've combined a few days worth of thoughts~ hope you don't mind!)

So many ways to pack your lunch or snacks!!
To School ~ To Golf ~ To the Beach!!
Bungalow Scout Totes and Bags are the way to go!!
Find them all at our Boutique!!
(OLLIE MCKAY'S!)

Don't forget to click on over to An Island Life to read more about Aloha Fridays ~And a little networking too! My question for today is:
Does anyone else feel "crunched" for time the last few weeks?? Think it's b/c winter lasted so darn long everywhere??

P.S. Happy Happy Birthday to our wonderful son today ~ You are the best! :)

Awww Monday ~ Did you know?

March is 'National Women's History Month!!

A Resolution was passed in 1987 to expand the celebration of Women's History to the entire month of March & has been approved every year since then!

The theme for 2010, which is also the 30th Anniversary celebration, is "Writing Women Back into History". . . . . . "It often seems that the history of women is written in invisible ink. Even when recognized in their own times, women are frequently left out of the history books. To honor the 2010 theme, the National Women's History Project is highlighting pivotal themes from previous years. Each of these past themes recognizes a different aspect of women’s achievements, from ecology to art, and from sports to politics.

Now, more than ever, the work of the NWHP needs to continue and expand. Each new generation needs to draw information and inspiration from the last.So, please join the NWHP this month in recognizing the importance of women in history!!
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The Libray of Congress also has a WEBSITE with lots of information On National Women's History Month ~ And the National Women's History Project has an online Web Shop with tons of fabulous gifts and items to help you celebrate. . . Us!!

Find interesting facts about Women in History and share them on your own Blog!

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY
Palm Trees, The Ocean and. . . . . . . Snow??!!!
(p.s. Visit 5 Minutes for Mom for more Wordless Wednesday's.)

Awww Mondays!
(And, while you're at it. . . Check out our New WellSpring Products for 2010!)
* Please don't forget to click on over to our other "Awww Monday" participants!*

Flip Cases are great for gift cards (Even better than a greeting card!), business cards, credit cards, loyalty cards, hotel keys, I.D. cards, and money. The metal case is screen printed with great design.
* 3 5/8" x 2 3/8" ~ And only $5.50 each! *

Curious??? Just Click on the Pink 'n Paisley above to see what it's all about!
HAPPY MONDAY (And Happy Presidents Day too)

P.S. I LOVE Wordle!

Is it Wordless Wednesday already?

(This AMAZING photo was taken last month in my hometown in Nebraska! It was a wonderful place to grow up ~ a little town square with the Courthouse in the middle, as you can see above!)
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P.S. NEW items arriving in The Boutique ~ Maybe you need a styling Laptop Sleeve/Cover?

Wordless Wednesday

2 Weeks ago I was here!!

This week I am here!!