Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Happy Leap day!!! It's Craft Night from 4-7pm today!!

Happy Leap day!!! I am having a ONE day sale today in honor of leap day..29% off all winter vintage.. which means anything long sleeves & you know those beautiful winter coats I have at the shop they are 40% off today! This is the last week for winter merchandise then I will be putting out lots of pretty spring items! I can't wait! I definitly have spring fever!


Tonight is Craft Night from 4-7, stop by & make your own decoupage tile coasters. Coasters are $5 ea. & I brought in lots of fun supplies.. old books as well as pretty paper!

(There is no registration, first come first serve & while supplies last)



The shop is open until 7pm tonight.. even if you don't want to craft you are welcome to shop!

Have a great day!! xoxo!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Minneapolis fashion blogger features a vintage dress from dainty daisies!

I was so excited yesterday when I received a notification thru Twitter that I was tagged in a post to this cute blog.. www.rubygirlblog.com

Minneapolis fashion blogger Lindsey Herzog had stopped by my shop at our grand opening celebration & asked if she could feature one of the 3 dresses she purchased (which all looked adorable on her). I am soo excited to share her blog with you!







Thank you Lindsey for the wonderful write up of dainty daisies on your blog! xo!

Go & check out her blog at www.rubygirlblog.com! Weather permitting craft night is still on for (tomorrow)Wednesday night from 4-7pm! We will be making decoupage tile coasters for $5 ea. while supplies last & first come first serve!

Have a great day! (Shop hours are 10-6 today!)

Monday, February 27, 2012

What I am wearing.. my new lemon yellow skirt & red lipstick!

Happy Monday everyone!

I thought it would be fun to do a what I am wearing post. I received a few compliments on my outfit today & I get asked all the time about my style! It's truly flattering.. I have kind of always been an odd duck! Lol! I never have really dressed like anyone else! ;)

Here is what I am wearing today..



I just bought this cute lemon yellow high waisted pencil skirt at Anthropologie in Madison. My top is a thrifted Lands End 3/4 sleeve tee that I have had forever, boots target & tights Anthropologie. I don't wear much makeup but I do LOVE red lipstick & I treated myself to a new red lipstick, it's "red revival" by Maybelline & I love it!

I love mixing colors & patterns. Yes.. I have been known to not match my clothes! ;)



I think adding a bright colored skirt, top or even scarf is a great way to brighten up your winter wardrobe!



The shop is open 10-6 today! This is the last week for winter goods then onto spring! I just hope that the weather cooperates!

Wednesday night is craft night from 4-7pm. Come & make decoupage tile coasters with us! $5 per coaster!

Have a great day! xo!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Oh Friday!!

Happy Friday everyone! On a not so happy note I am having some car issues & will be closing the shop at 5:00 today so I can pick up my car (hopefully this will be the last of car issues for awhile.. fingers crossed)!

Today all vintage clothing & shoes are 30% off! I will slowly be adding spring inventory handmade & vintage!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Words to live by....

Words to live by...





(photos via pinterest)

The last month & a half has been a bit of a challenge for me, while I am sooo thankful for my new shop & all the new people that have popped into my life. I feel so blessed!
The truth is I am a newly single Mom of 2 that works all the time & is passionate about everything I do. I am struggling to find my way in the world right now & at 36 I am starting over.
I try to keep this blog mostly business(shop)orientated but sometimes I think it's important to share my struggles!
My look on life has changed! I am so thankful for my friends who make me laugh & let me vent when needed... I am so thankful for my two AMAZING kids, really you have no idea how strong they are & most days are telling me that everything is going to be ok at 8 & 12 yrs of age.
I don't have the answers to everything, I can be a bit short tempered, take things too personally.. but my goal is to be a positive,self confindent, hardworking single Mom of 2 & a rolemodel to anyone that wants to make their dreams come true! Believe me THEY will come true if you put your heart & soul into it.

This is me right now... xo!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

New at the shop...spring fever!

I have spring fever for sure.. so here are a few springy handmade items that are new to the shop!

New felt flower brooch/hair clips! Soo cute & made with vintage buttons!




I put out some cute floral springy vintage dresses.. many of them have 3/4 sleeves if not long sleeves, a perfect way to add a little spring to your winter wardrobe.



Cute new hair ties!!



The most wonderful smelling candles all in vintage glassware.



I made up some new charm earrings! I love the nesting dolls & owls! I have a few more.. you will have to come in & check them out! They are only $6 a pair! :)



The shop is open 10-6 today! All vintage is 30% off until Friday! Have a great day!! Don't forget to save the date for our next craft night.. Feb 29th 4-7pm.

xo!

Monday, February 20, 2012

Craft Night!!!! February 29th 4-7pm

SAVE THE DATE.. Our next craft night will be Wednesday February 29th from 4-7pm.
(First come, first serve while supplies last)

Come & craft with us! We will be making decoupage tile coasters. The cost is $5. per coaster.



I thought I would share a few samples of some fun coasters that were made at my old shop.



Our shop address is 227 E. College ave. Feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have(920-739-3062).

Hope to see you there! xo!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

30% off all red vintage items!

Happy Thursday everyone! The sun is shining & it's supposed to be almost 40 degrees today here! :)
I realized while moving the Valentine displays that I have a lot of red in the shop right now.. so through Saturday all red vintage items are 30% off!

I have lots of cute pieces like this one..



& this..



& of course this one! These are just a few of my favorites!



My shop is open 10-6 today!! xo!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

A special gift!

I received the most AMAZING gift ever from my good friend Stefani at my grand opening this past Saturday! She is an amazing artist & she surprised with this painting of ME!!





She used this photo of me which was my facebook profile pic. I tell you I have the most amazingly talented & just all around wonderful friends! Thank you Stef from the bottom of my heart!



I just need to find a cute kitschy frame for it so I can hang it!
My shop is open 10-6 today! I have been working on moving things around now that Valentine's day is over.

Have a great day! xoxo!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentines day!! Here's a little DIY for you! xoxo!

Happy Valentine's day everyone!! I think I have mentioned before (haha) that I looove Valentine's day.. I love all things pink, red & hearts! What is not to love?

I saw this little diy on Pinterest awhile ago & I knew I had to find the perfect dress to alter! My bff & I were out thrifting on Sunday when I found this ADORABLE dress. It started it's life long... but I shortened it, cut out the heart in the bodice & stitched a simple stitch to keep it from fraying. You can use fray check too.. but I wanted mine to look a little raw at the edges!




I loooove the way it turned out!



I also am sporting one of my glass glitter pink heart hair pins, which I have at my shop & are 30% off today!!



The shop is open til' 8:30pm tonight for the 9th annual Death by Chocolate event in downtown Appleton! We have a voting box so stop on down & cast your votes! All Valentines accessories are 30% off today including heart soaps!

p.s. If you need further directions for the diy, the original post can be found on www.shopruche.com (click on the blog link)

Have a great day!!! xoxo!

Monday, February 13, 2012

Thank you for an AMAZING grand opening & a special Valentine's sale!!!

Thank you to everyone who came out Saturday for our grand opening! What an AMAZING day.. the shop & craft room was busy allll day!
Here are a few pics. I took from Saturday...







A very special THANK YOU goes out to one of my best friends Naomi of The glitter worskshop, she not only drove all the way up from Madison.. she ran the craft room all day with her amazing vintage button collection & her super fun button machine!
We have already discussed having her back soon so stay tuned!



Thank you again to all of you for supporting handmade & vintage! It means the world to me! :)
Tomorrow is Valentine's day & also downtown Appleton's Death by chocolate event! My shop will be open until 8:30 tomorrow night & all Valentine goodies are 20% off now through tomorrow night (excludes Man vs George cards, wreaths & magnets)

Have a great day!!! xoxo!

Friday, February 10, 2012

Grand opening celebration tomorrow!!! (Saturday Feb.11th 10-4)

Come & celebrate the opening of our new location at 227 E. College ave. downtown Appleton, Saturday 10-4! Join us in our craft room with Naomi of The glitter workshop.. make your own button bracelet for $10 ea. & or 1 in. pin/magnet for $1. ea., register to win a dainty daisies gift certificate & more!

Hope to see you there! xo!!

p.s. I apologize to anyone that stopped at the shop today. We were closed due to weather.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

I like you!

I am soooo excited to announce that my handmade accessories are now available at I like you, the cutest handmade shop in Minneapolis!

Here is a peek at what I sent!

pretty glitter stars...



big & small.



Mini hair bows ( & not shown felt bow headbands as well as glitter star headbands!)



If you are ever in the Minneapolis stop by I like you & check it out!



My shop is open 10-6 today. I am getting ready for our big grand opening this weekend!

Have a great day!!! xo!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

New handmade goodies at the shop....

I have been getting lots of new handmade goodies in at the shop!

New.. from our newest consigner, fun earrings made with vintage lace & trim.



Cute new mini notebooks made with vintage cards!



The cutest lil' houses by Artsy Fartsy! I looove them!!! :)



& I just made a bunch of new mini hair bows!



I have been getting lots of great new items in handmade & vintage! The shop hours today are 10-6! I am getting ready for our big grand opening celebration this Saturday 10-4.. there will be a special craft day.. register to win a dainty daisies gift certificate & more! See you soon!
xoxo!

Monday, February 6, 2012

Ten things I LOVE right now!!!

It has been a while since my last 10 things I love post, here it is...

1. This cup! Omg the cutest thing I have ever gotten coffee in! ;)



2. My freshly painted living room at my new apartment.
3. Valentine's day! I love pink, red & hearts..what can I say?
4. Dresses! I looove dresses & I very rarely wear pants!
5. Sundrop (which is an addiction really! Lol!)
6. knee high boots & colorful tights. They go hand in hand!
6. The cutest leopard print VW beetle that I saw online the other day.. (my kids said they wouldn't ride in it if I got it though! Lol!)
7. Music.. Jaymay is one of my new FAVORITE artists! Her songs are magical!
8. My kids! I love my kids more then life & I am soooo thankful for them!
9. My new glasses! I can see again!!!
10. The mild Wisconsin winter we are having.. yes please!

My shop is open 10-6 today!! Happy Monday!! xoxo!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

LOVE day wears! ♥

A few of my favorite LOVE day wears at my shop right now...

Vintage polk a dot baby doll top...



Red glass glitter heart headband handmade by me!



Vintage heart top with ascot tie..



& the cutest red vintage clutch!



We have lots of great affordable handmade & vintage Valentine's day gifts for your special someone!

Shop hours are 10-4 today! Happy Saturday!! xoxo!

Friday, February 3, 2012

Come celebrate with us .. Grand opening of our new downtown Appleton store!

SAVE THE DATE!!! We are having a grand opening celebration Saturday February 11th from 10-4! Naomi of Glitter Workshop will be here all day hosting a special craft day! You can also stop & register to win a dainty daisies gift certificate! Come check out our new shop in downtown Appleton!



Naomi will be bringing her button machine for the day.. you can make a 1 in. pin or magnet for $1 ea. ....



& or a beautiful vintage button bracelet. She will also be bringing her amazing.. YES AMAZING button collection! The bracelets are $10 ea. that day!



It has been such an AMAZING 2 weeks at my new shop! Thank you! Thank you to all who have stopped by, shopped or just popped in to Welcome me! We also had a great turn out for our first craft night so stay tuned, we will be planning more!


P.S. The Valentine craftacular is this Saturday in Madison at the East side club! I am sad to say I can't be there as a vendor this year because of the shop move.. but dainty daisies is a proud sponsor. If you are in the area go & support my crafty peeps! :)



Happy Friday!! Shop hours are 10-6 today! xoxo!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Craft night & a peek at my craft room!

Tonight is our very first craft night at my new shop! I thought I would give you a little peek into our craft room at the shop!

I kept the room light & airy painting all the walls white, adding a few simple details like the paper pom poms hanging from the ceiling as well as the vintage wallpaper which is hiding an old window that I will be adding shelves to for craft supplies soon!



I also LOVE love holidays.. so I plan on changing out the table cloths often! Here is a peek at my version of the craft we are making tonight! Stop by anytime from 4-7pm to make your own Valentine's! I have supplies for all ages.. it is first come first serve & while supplies last! This is our first night so I am not sure what to expect!



I have lots of fun supplies for tonight.. colorful blank cards, glitter, hearts, pom poms, paper & more! It's going to be a fun night!



The shop is open 10-7 today.. stop on by anytime after 4pm & craft with me! :)
Have a great day! xoxo!