Lola’s Girls will be at Farm Chicks Antique Show this year!
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Farm Chicks 2013
Posted on February 18, 2013 by Judith
Did I mention I’ll be at Farm Chicks Antique Show this year as a vendor?
I’m so excited I can barely wait. All that vintage… all that shopping… all those women… It leaves me breathless.
Please join us there – the name of our company is Lola’s Girls and I’ll update our location at the antique show as soon as I have it.
The Show is Saturday, June 1 from 9-6
Sunday, June 2 from 9-4
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Apple Super heroes!
Posted on April 18, 2011 by Judith
My addendum to the last post? That I went to the Apple store a couple of weeks ago and told them my sad tale … no expecting anything mind you. After hearing my story, they decided to replace my ipad with a new one!!! I was stunned. I hadn’t expected anything much less a new ipad! Here’s the photo of the old ipad:
See the corner? Its bent back and didnt help the audio functions!
Next is a photo of Apple iPad guy #2 smiling for the camera.
Apple guy #2.
I couldn’t resist. Suffice it to say that I’m a happer camper! And a lifelong Apple devotee as well.
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A rather fortunate event with Where’s My iPad?
Posted on March 16, 2011 by Judith
Do you have the app called “Where is my iPad?” If not, go download it asap. That is of course if you have an iPad.
I recently had one rather unfortunate (my bad) incident in the midst of a move across town from an apartment in Spokane to a house on the South Hill.
I was packing my car to go over to the apartment to clean the day after moved. While packing the car with cleaning supplies etc., I put my iPad on top of my little black Kia and apparently, unceremoniously drove off with it sitting there. I have to say in my own defense that I was exhausted from the move and a little bleary.
Anyway long story short I didn’t even realize it was missing for about 3 days and when I did I was just sick about it. I love my iPad. I literally sleep with!
About a week into my grieving, I was shopping at the Apple store to buy my son his birthday present. I was very grumpy and telling anyone who would listen to me about my loss. Then, one of the Apple guys told me to look it up online – thankfully I’d registered it with the app called “Where is my iPad?”
I got home, looked online on the MobileMe site and there it was online – a little green circle, blinking at me from about 5 miles away from our new house … slightly off the median on Highway 2!!! Well you could see where it was on the online version but when we tried to look for it in person (first my husband looked) then my daughter Suzanne and I went to hunt for it the next day on her lunch hour since it was right by her office building. We looked for about 20 minutes and couldn’t find it anywhere. Not an especially easy place to look though on a four-lane highway a median filled with weeds and trash! When my daughter dropped me off at my car, I told her I would sent her the map that I had been looking at on MobileMe.
I sent her the link to the online app the next morning. Stuck with the need to search for buried treasure, she said, she went out there again (by this time her whole office was involved and they were calling it a treasure hunt). She got stopped by the Highway Patrol but after he talked to her and she told him she was searching for her mom’s iPad. He said “she put it on the top of her car? OK well I’ll put you down as a stalled vehicle, after he pointedly said “I’ve never done that.”
SHE FOUND IT after about 10 minutes out there. She called me and said it looked bad that one corner of it was turned up and it was covered in mud. She got it back to the office, cleaned it up (she is a clean freak) and called me and said it was working fine. that she’d gone online and done everything she could and it seemed to be working just fine!!!!! So I got it back and it’s working perfectly except for the one corner where the headphones are supposed to be plugged in. So there is no sound but it’s working fine!!!
I’m trying to contact Ellen to tell her my daughter deserves a reward and Oprah to tell her to be sure she signs up for the “Where is my iPad. She loves her iPad like I do.
Anyway long story longer, that’s my sad tale.
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Rohloff to design for Susan Sokol Blosser
Posted on April 15, 2010 by Judith
Don’t we just love to love hats? Almost as much as we adore bags and worship fabulous shoes.
But no, hats are in a category all of their own. Love them or hate them they are an essential accessory for some occasions. One such occasion being … baby it’s cold outside. That reason aside, I buy hats just because they’re beautiful. They don’t have to perform any duty, fulfill any purpose other than just that – a veritable breathtaking accessory.
Designed by Elizabeth Rohloff
Check out the hats on the right – they were one of several pages of hats listed as those fashionable in the 1920’s. It must have been some decade … there are about five pages of very, very different looking styles of hats. They say form follows function, or is it perception is everything. I never get those clichés right. Anyhoo … the reason I sat down to exercise my right to write is to tell you about what’s up with Elizabeth Rohloff, one of the few, the very, very brave and busiest, of Portland’s consummate designers.
Editor’s note: Rohloff and the Susan Sokol Blosser connection=Power of the Purse check the last graph!Elizabeth and I shared a little bit of heaven (Happy Hour Heaven) the other night, at the Secret Society Lounge (116 NE Russell).
Secret Society Lounge NE Russell
Did you know there’s a Secret Society Ballroom and a Secret Society Recording Studio? Yes it has a rich history all right. Even mystical Masons you might say. There are all those tall, telltale ceilings, dark woodwork and rich red draperies. Ask one of the bartenders what transpir
By Elizabeth Rohloff
ed there around the turn of the century … that’s all I’m saying.
Now … on to Ms. Rohloff’s bizness which is design of course. Check out the latest from her web page:
Elizabeth Rohloff
Yes, Elizabeth Rohloff
So I have done my best my dears, to share with you what I know for sure on this Thursday evening. I know not much but what I do know is that are some terribly talented women out there and Elizabeth Rohloff is among them. So don’t you want to know what she’s going to be doing in the next few weeks? Of course you do.
Well let’s see… for starters:
T.Ruth Artspace for a pre-show sale on Thursday, April 22, 2010 5-9p.m.
Two events on Friday April 30 –
and
One of these premiere events is at the Convention Center and the other is at the Portland Art Museum. You will have to clone yourself like Elizabeth is doing, to get into both. But they will definitely both be a fun night out!
BTW Elizabeth is designing a purse for Susan Sokol Blosser, c0-founder of the Sokol Blosser Winery in the Willamette Valley Dundee Hills.
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Portland Fashion Designer To Design Fashion for Both Ends of the Leash
Posted on March 28, 2010 by Judith
Fashion for Both Ends of the Leash
Boutiques Unleashed, by far one of my most favorite events to benefit DoveLewis’ (that is not a typo btw it’s one word) Pet Loss Support Group, is coming up on Friday, April 9, 2010.
You will see the hippest animals and humans around on the runway at Portland’s premier fashion event! Boutiques Unleashed is a fun and sometimes hilarious look at the latest styles from local boutiques for people and pets.
Plus, Project Runway contestant (and local designer) Seth Aaron Henderson will join Boutiques Unleashed designing a special outfit for the mystery model! Special thanks to Portland fashion website pdxneatsheet.com for helping bring Seth Allen on board!
Sawyer
In previous years the mystery model has been Gracie the therapy goat and Rojo the therapy llama. You can see who this year’s mystery model is and meet Seth Aaron Henderson in person at the April 9th event!
Personal pets are not on the invitation list so leave them at home. But go and enjoy the festivities that involve many local stylists and retailers. Below is a list of some of the participating boutiques:
Mercantile Meringue Boutique Physical Elemen
Pin-Me Apparel Say Say Boutique Phlox
Mabel & Zora Garnish Apparel Finn Mens’ Clothing
All for Paws Bentley B D’tails Dog Salon
Hip Hound Klees Designs
LexiDog Boutique & Social Club Salty’s Dog and Cat Shop
Kimberly Maus and Wayne Garcia from Fox 12 Oregon will MC the event
For more information on sponsorship opportunities and how you and your company can become involved with DoveLewis, contact Alison Arella at aarella@dovelewis.org
The most gorgeous Cardigan Corgi in the photos above is my very own Sawyer “thecorgi” a three year old corgi.
Have a great weekend and SHOP ON!
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Freaking Fabulousness!
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Judith
I am facing finals week .. aargh income taxes, trying to sell my house and a multitude of other ugly things but I must pause – HEAVY SIGH – and tell you about the new leggings from Hue. 
They are marhvelous dahling. They are the answer to finding the best of the best skinny jeans that you never found.
They are, in a word, Freaking Fabulous! They’re skinny jeans, leggings and capris. They come in assorted colors and some prints. I LOVE THESE. The girl at the counter at Nordstrom’s was practically gushing when she told me how many pairs she bought.
Unbelievable it took 
them so long to figure this one out. Not that I’m complaining (lest they are listening). 
Freaking Fabulous!
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Go from frumpy to Frock, then to Bargain Hunt 101
Posted on February 3, 2010 by Judith
Since I’ve been going to school I’ve been scouring the web when I need to buy something. So I noticed when Frock Boutique on NE Alberta recently got their web page up and running. Check it out!
oooh aaha the most beautiful baby
The two women who own the place — Alison and Angie are a hoot! They met back in the day when in college and hooked up at Burning Man. Since then they’ve both settled down (ok not completely) a bit. They’re co-business partners and even started a new line of onesies and t-shirts.
We Love Portland!
I love their models. I think there’s a husband in there, at least one of their kids and the ahh ooohh aaahh tiny beautiful baby.
You have to read their Frockboutique blog as well. They are hilarious.
Frock as you know (or as you should know, my dear) is part of the by-now-famous Bargain Hunting 101 sale on Super Bowl Sunday. It’s billed as the “Mother of all clearance sales” and I have to say I have never been to a more artsy and crowded sale … So get there early!
Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010 Noon-5pm
Over 50 locally owned boutiques and independent vendors at the Crystal Ballroom & Lola’s
For the biggest collaborative clearance sale ever!!
Bargain Hunting 101 – Winter Session is on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Crystal Ballroom & Lola’s, Noon-5pm. Over 50 of Portland’s best and most unique boutiques and vendors come together for a huge end-of-season clearance sale. Unbelievable discounts. Full Bar. Game in Lola’s. www.bargainhuntingpdx.com
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Sweet dreams….
Posted on December 9, 2009 by Judith
I should not go to Eileen Fisher’s pages. I cannot 
abide not having the lovely, lovely clothes and shoes I find there. 
This could make a wonderful Christmas gift for someone. If someone is listening.
The best thing? Look through her web site in the evening after a long, hard day at the office. Heavenly.
I meandered through Nordstrom’s while I was online. There’s always something there to drool over, like their latest boots … over the knee flats, short western shoeboots. 
Then this time of the evening I’m all about the Ug
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Lights on NE Broadway … and carolers
Posted on December 3, 2009 by Judith
Northeast Broadway starting tomorrow, Dec. 4th is the place to be for special activities for the holidays and discounts on gifts. You know I inhabit these stores on a weekly basis (most of them) so I do know what’s what and who’s who.
The sale starts tomorrow night, and goes through Sunday. Here are the high points:
One of my favorite, and consequently Sawyer’s favorite dog stores is Furever Pets at 1902 NE Broadway. Take a photo with your Fifi and Santa.
Contribute to any animal shelter and get a 10% discount on pet food at the store. Send me your Santa/doggie photos and you’ll be rewarded by seeing their cute little faces on this blog after the holidaze! jaspitzer31@mac.com
Home at Last, my very favorite neighborhood furniture store is located at 1726 NE Broadway next to the Cadillac Café where you can get one of the bestest breakfasts in town with a “not too bad” wait on the weekends. Take 25% off all holiday merchandise which is all very eclectic thanks to owner Dan Brungardt.
Broadway Floral, where I usually go for floral needs throughout the year AND their sales are legendary as is their store design. 
The store is organized by color – so just imagine how easy it is to buy accoutrement for your living space. Love Love Love the colors!
AND don’t miss the free gift wrapping by the American Cancer Society volunteers. Broadway Floral is located at 1638 NE Broadway.
Broadway Books is synonymous with personal customer service and I couldn’t live without their book recommendations. Buy two items get one free and hot cider and cookies while you shop. Don’t spill!
I can’t walk down NE Broadway and not take a peek in Trade Roots at 1831 NE. Their jewelry is amazing and unique and I always find something to wear on their clearance rack. No matter what size I’m wearing at the moment.
Twisted is located at 2319 NE Broadway and is giving away free tea. I was in the other night admiring their crochet and knitting book selection. Lovely, lovely, colorful yarns.
Kids Edge Clothing are the new kids on the block at 2200 NE. Don’t miss the 35% off all merchandise. Bring cans of food for even more savings. You’ll see some very different clothing for kids here – not the usual run-of-the-mill.
There’s more …
Bella, Stella Baby & Big Kids, Great Wine Buys, Sofa, Table Chair, Well Suited and the list still goes on. See you on NE Broadway.
Shop on!
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Black Tie Violets for the holidays!
Posted on November 11, 2009 by Judith
I have to get out of the house and start shopping. I’m nearly ready for the holidays … I desperately need to do some retail therapy for myself. Did I mention Nordstrom’s is having their half-yearly clearance sale? Bonus – Clinique is having their gift with purchase sale! You know you love all those mini versions of Clinique products.
Shimmering Stripes Powder Blusher
Brush-on Cream Liner
Eye Shadow Quad
I just saw one of the holiday sets called Black Tie Violets. The blush (in the middle in this photo) is shades of Tuxedo Plums that dust your face, neck and decolletage (love that word) with shades of pinks/plum.
And the four eye shadows are scrumptious in the quad limited edition. There is also a cream eye liner in Violet Luxe that glides along the lashline. And, no it does not make your eyelashes grow a la Brooke Shields.
Love love love these colors. They were made for me you know!
Shop on!
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Love where you live!
Posted on October 22, 2009 by Judith
Want to get ahead of all your friends and acquaintances with the newest and best ever holiday décor? Want to make your good sister (the one who watches HGTV 24/7) green with jealousy? 
Get up right now and put Saturday, Nov. 7 on your calendar. Then prepare to get your butt (and your wallet) to Home at Last at 1815 NE Broadway my very favorite store of all time. They’re having 20% off of all in-stock holiday décor
and 15% off of all furniture special orders. And … you can enter their $250 shopping spree give-away.
That’s where I’ll be baby! Owner Dan Brungardt is my kind of shopper. He buys what I love! And then I’m broke by the time the holidays actually come around. But what the h… I mean you have to love where you live. I say splurge my dear. Splurge!
Here’s a few of the line he has acquired:
Annie Selke Home Upholstered Furniture![GoldBed3-4[5677]](http://shoppingoutloud.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/goldbed3-456771.jpg?w=468 "GoldBed3-4[5677]")
![RectangleDiningTable&DemiluneSideTable_Detail3-4[5682]](http://shoppingoutloud.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/rectanglediningtabledemilunesidetable_detail3-45682.jpg?w=468 "RectangleDiningTable&DemiluneSideTable_Detail3-4[5682]")
The latest in the store:
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9 Excellent Boutiques and a Flashlight!
Posted on October 15, 2009 by Judith
So many fashion shows so little time. And brain cells. Portland Fashion Week 2009 wrapped up, tied pretty and put away for another season. Oh the names I dropped. Some I didn’t pick back up! Ahem… It’s not going away this week you fashionista you.
It’s the 4th week of Fashion by Flashlight on Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
Only in Portland would you need a flashlight at that time of night! You know those Alberta Street retailers and designers are always dreaming up something new. So … there are 9 … yes 9 retail outlets open to showcase their goods and celebrate … well, who needs a reason to celebrate?
Here’s the A LIST Team Fashionista. You’re going to have to be there at the opening kickoff to get the best deals.
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Portland. Fashion. Week. Reasons to believe…
Posted on September 25, 2009 by Judith
Portland. Fashion. Week. It’s the hot spot to be in Portland during the week of Oct. 7-11, 2009. Be there. Need a reason to believe … Two of P-town’s extraordinary designers - Anna Cohen and Michelle Decourcy are launching new lines. Reason to believe No. 2 … Jantzen is launching its 100-year anniversary swimwear collection. No. 3, 4 and 5? You the audience will get to vote on the best new designer, four of the biggest NW designers from Seattle and BC AND It is so, so, so fun.
I’m especially excited to see the Jantzen Swimwear 100-year swimwear collection… can’t wait for that. Oh and the old (hehe) designers that have graced the runways of Portland for the past few years like Idom and Amai Unmei – plus I also can’t wait for the likes of Lizzie Parker (Seattle) and Mountains of the Moon (Chicago).
♥ ♥ ♥ Jantzen
♥ ♥ ♥ Be still my beating heart!
Lisa Dixon, Jantzen’s Senior Designer says this about that … “For the ’09 Jantzen collection, I was inspired by the glamour days of the 1950s, its Hollywood starlets and the timeless styles of this iconic fashion decade. The collection represents the juxtaposition of classic vintage with a modern interpretation of swimwear. Silhouettes include retro inspired maillots to ultra high waisted belted bottoms with tiny bandeau tops to ruffled corset-like tankinis.”
1930
1940
1950
1960
Shop on!
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A day at the office ….
Posted on September 6, 2009 by Judith
Oy vey. It’s 5 a.m. on Sunday morning and I’m looking at my emails … one “Chad White (Porland) will bring a model’s unique perspective to our Videofashion Daily …” Actually the site is frillr ??? Oh no. Here comes the Michael Jackson earwig in my head. Get it FRILLR |>?>THRILLER >> 
He is very, very cute though yes?
Chad White I mean.
And here’s the news accompanying his very, very large black and white photo:
Chad White to Host Videofashion
“You’ll recognize host-of-the-day Chad White from his runway appearances for Nautica, DSquared2, Perry Ellis and Baby Phat and from his eye-catching campaign for Dolce & Gabbana. The Portland native will bring a model’s unique perspective to our Videofashion Daily coverage.”
In a nutshell – he’s signed on to serve as one of the hosts-of-the-day on Videofashion Daily during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week … in where else but NY.
Enough said about that. I just wanted to look at the pix one more time.
Great blog on Design Sponge. I am a design sponge. No I’m just a sponge, a fashion sponge, a culture sponge, a woman sponge. I’m just a sponge. And you’re not.
Strange and wonderful things take place when you’re blogging at 5 a.m. Well at least for me. Maybe not for you. Especially if you’re always up at 5 a.m. Anyway the blog … is from Studio Choo in San Francisco. It’s very informative and quite fun to read about someone else’s day. And very fun photos!
I particularly like the floral shop aspect since I think that’s what I’ll do when I’m 85. I’m going to start my own floral business with vintage containers and live floral arrangements. I’m calling it Strictly Victorian. Don’t try to take the name … it’s already spoken for. Heheee.
So that’s my day at the office!
Shop on.
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Bandaid dresses … my my my!
Posted on August 29, 2009 by Judith
I was out and about today … shopping of course. And I had to check out what Nordstrom’s is doing. Have you ever been to Nordstrom’s on a Saturday evening? No? Let me tell you it is dead dead dead. Worse than dead, the clerks are all talking to each other since there are no shoppers to help. And if you’re trying on clothes, they will drive you crazy these bored sales clerks, because you’re the only shopper in the store for them to help.
Have you seen bandaid dresses? Oh My.
Harve Leger at Nordstrom's
This is the Harve Leger bandaid dress. It retails for $1,450. Can I get into it? Probably. Would I wear it? Of course not.
This is the kind of dress that shows instantly if you drink a glass of water and eat a pickle.
I did adore the shoes they showed with the dress. They are Jimmy Choo’s and while you can’t see it, there’s a tiny zipper that runs up the back. Lovely aren’t they?
Jimmy Choo's 'Karina' Stud Mesh Pump
The shoes sell for $1,095. Such a bargain don’t you think?
If you want to look hot and sexy this is the dress for that occasion.
I’m feeling extremely guilty that I haven’t blogged more this summer. But I’ll get over it!
Shop on my friends!
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poppy-02
Posted on August 4, 2009 by Judith
Love this photo my masonmasteka on Flickr!
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The promise of a burrito
Posted on August 2, 2009 by Judith
If you live in Irvington like I do you may have heard about the “saving” of Broadway Books in December of last year. As owner Roberta Dyer likes to say the “snow and the economy were both in freefall when Broadway Books had our 15 minutes of fame.”
What she is referring to is a marketing ploy enacted by her son Aaron back in December that is probably responsible for the store not having to close for financial reasons.
From his blog at everydaydude.com , everydaydude (Aaron) declared (for reasons he describes in the post), that if people went into the store and spent $50 or more on books and then showed him the receipt, he would buy them a burrito.
“Meet me at Cha Cha Cha on SE Hawthorne in Portland on Friday January 16th at 6PM with a receipt from Broadway Books for over $50 and between today’s date and Christmas and I’m buying your kind ass a burrito.”
Being a good son who wanted to help his mom was his only motivation and the guerilla marketing tactic generated amazing attention by Portland’s bloggers as well as the media. It was the hit story of the holiday season.
Long story even longer, Roberta …. is repeating the burrito buy … sort of. Here’s her message from her monthly newsletter: “During the month of August, if you bring this newsletter in and make a purchase of $50 at Broadway Books, we’ll give you a gift card worth $10 at your local Cha! Cha! Cha! This offer is only available to our newsletter subscribers, so remember to bring this newsletter with you. And walk away with some good books to read while you’re having hat free burrito!”
Roberta Dyer
So get off your butt, get online and sign up for the newsletter, print it out and take it over there and spend $50 of your hard earned (or not) cash. OK you should probably call ahead and make sure it’s all right with the store’s establishment because I’m writing this on Sunday night without having talked to Ms. Dyer. That number is (503) 284-1726.
As long as I’m at it their blog is called bookbroads blog! And their address is 1713 NE Broadway in NE Portland. Their Twitter name is the same as the blog – @bookbroads. They can be found on Facebook as well.
Buy more books and shop on!
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Six Years Frockin’ & Rockin’ Your World!
Posted on July 22, 2009 by Judith
Happy Anniversary Baby!
We ♥ Frock!
Thursday next you are cordially invited to celebrate with Ali Wykthuis and Angie Coffin Heiney at Frock Boutique on NE Alberta. Celebrate? Yahoo … yeah … woot woot … Celebrate what you query? Well six years of being the best, most fabulous, stylish, happening boutique on NE Alberta is all. The devil’s in the details:
Who: Ali & Angie, owners of Frock Boutique
What: 6th Anniversary Party
Where: 1439 NE Alberta St. Portland
When: Thursday, July 6 to 9 p.m.
“Join your friends @ Frock as we celebrate 6 years of frockin’ your world,” says Ali Wykthuis, Frock Boutique’s co-owner. “We’ll have popcorn and beverages as well as great sale items AND sultry summer dresses.”
Word is that the sultry summer dresses can be had for as little as $26 so – get your butkus over there for shopping and celebrating.
We ♥ Frock!
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Amazing … Gorgeous Ceramics
Posted on July 13, 2009 by Judith
OK transparency wise I must tell you these ceramics were made by my sister Mara who recently showed at The Academy in Vancouver and also attended the Lower Fremont art show on Friday evening in Portland.
Check out her work. She also recently had her senior show in La Grande where she got her B.A. in Fine Art and will be getting an M.A. in teaching. I love it! I haven’t talked to her since last week but I hope she sold many a “house” at the show. 
If you’re interested in any of the ceramics you see here, contact me at jaspitzer31@mac.com and I’ll connect you with her!
Shop on!
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Fresh & fabulous in P-Town
Posted on July 5, 2009 by Judith
Did I mention the NE Alberta Sidewalk sale? I have been remiss if I have not. Because I will be there my pretty.
I was at the Frock Boutique last week and took some cool photos. I’m taking my 15 year old niece there to shop this week. She lives in La Grande (hates it, you know 15!!!) so I thought that a little bday retail therapy would cheer her up for her belated birthday gift!
Check out some of the cool accessories, kids clothes and funky jewelry and assorted merchandise you can’t find just anywhere in P-town!
And don’t miss the sidewalk sale on all of NE Alberta on July 11-12!
SHOP ON my friends!
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First Thursday in July in the Pearl
Posted on June 30, 2009 by Judith
News you can use … Thursday is yes, yes, that’s right — First Thursday in the Pearl. But you knew that of course because you are sooooo up on the hip and the happening yes? Mabel & Zora, one of my favorites in the Pearl, is celebrating with a big dress sale.
They’re offering 15% off all dresses this Thursday 7/2/09 from 5pm to 8pm in the Pearl location! The sale includes new arrivals from Butter, Trina Turk, Michael Stars, Veronica M, Donna Morgan and more!!! Owner Tiffanee Bean says the Butter dresses disappear in a flash.
I’m sure the Trina Turk designs do as well. This, in fact, is one of the Trina Turk dresses! (below right)
Strapless Trina Turk dress
Stop in, enjoy some prosecco and find yourself a dress, save a few bucks! Other sales? Of course, check out Visage, Little Urbanites, Olivia Belle, Folly and Lizard Lounge!
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Flock to Frock
Posted on June 24, 2009 by Judith
Frock on NE Alberta is one of those tiny boutiques where you could spend three hours and still not see everything. OK maybe two hours. Which I did the other day. The store, owned by Angie Coffin and Ali Wythuis, is a hoot… ah as are the owners. The other day when I was there Ali was carrying baby around strapped to her front and happily waiting on customers, chatting with people on the phone, telling me she loved my bag because she has the same one…
It’s a fun, upbeat place that makes you happy just seeing the displays. Although I’ve been there before, I noticed a poster I hadn’t seen before. It’s probably been up there for years. Well, not years they haven’t been there for years. But it’s the two of them with the hair salon owner next door, outfitted in sixties regalia, sporting hairdryers pointed right atcha!
If you’re looking for accessories they have the up-to-the-minute funky jewelry, sunglasses, clothes for you and baby, belt buckles, hats … the list is too long for me to remember at my age. hehe
They used to be much further up on Alberta but moved to the new location about a year ago? Anyhoo stop in and say hi, grab a funky new hat, earrings, sunglasses and brighten up your day. They’re at 1439 NE Alberta.
Shop on!
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Kate Spade Sample Sale … Need I say more?
Posted on June 19, 2009 by Judith
Urgent! This just in – Kate Spade sample sale is over today! Can’t help myself … may have to sit down until it passes. Crying out loud! Check out the site and here are some of the bags etc:
Fabulous tri-fold calendar
Yes, I'm into the green and this is roomy!
I had to order this one ... so cute and summery!
Still all about the red!
When did I start putting exclamation points at the end of every sentence. I hate that! I caution everyone of my clients against that sort of thing. Back to basics. Of course the next pair of boots are basics for the garden and mucking out the garage. No exclamation point here:
So cute for mucking.
Did I mention HALF PRICE???? That’s another thing I tell people are no no’s — CAPITAL LETTERS. I guess it’s OK though unless you say CAPITOL LETTERS. It’s a journalist type joke.
Shop on! I’m off to tea and scones! So bad and SO GOOD!!!
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