tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2582717903158129812024-02-07T01:13:40.234-05:00Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique BlogMimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-23325892603617644612010-04-29T13:26:00.002-04:002010-04-29T13:36:12.884-04:00Wonderful Mother of Mine...A Mother's Day Celebration Sale!<embed style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" align="middle" src="http://widget-f7.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=2017612633087854327&site=widget-f7.slide.com"></embed> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 400px"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2017612633087854327&map=1" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://widget-f7.slide.com/p1/2017612633087854327/bb_t048_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2017612633087854327&map=2" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://widget-f7.slide.com/p2/2017612633087854327/bb_t048_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=2017612633087854327&map=F" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://widget-f7.slide.com/p4/2017612633087854327/bb_t048_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Here's the newest items at Shabby Cottage Shops! There's a <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/ThursdaysMarketplace.htm">great sale</a> going on for Mother's Day, you'll find the perfect gift to Celebrate Mom. </p><p>We also have several new members who are having grandopening specials, like 25% OFF and other great discounts for Mother's Day. Make sure to stop by and visit all of our <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/OurCottageMembers.htm">wonderful boutiques</a> during this fabulous sale!</p><p>I am off to Virginia to spend the weekend with my mom, she is doing better, but still a long way to go. I am just thankful she is still here and remembers me. Cherish every moment with your both of parents, they are God's greatest gift to us!</p><p>Happy Mother's Day to all!</p><p>Mimi</p>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-28910809381779002672010-04-01T13:02:00.006-04:002010-04-01T23:59:20.760-04:00Oh, where have I been??.. Alzheimer's Dementia..Awful Diseases!!Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I am still trying very hard to get my mother settled in and it's been a very hard time trying to do so! She is doing okay, but having a lot of issues with medications and trying so hard to adjust to living in "assisted living". My mother has always been such a trooper and a fabulous woman, not to mention the best mom and it just breaks my heart to see her this way. I have been visiting her every weekend and watching her go downhill and it's so hard to see someone, especially your mother, just have everything taken away and even remember if she talked with me on that day! Things with Mimi's Rose have sort of taken a back seat and I apologize for this, but as I am sure everyone will agree...first things first.<br /><br />I want to share a few things with all of you and hopefully make everyone aware of how important it is to ensure you have POA (<a href="http://www.abanet.org/rppt/public/power-of-atty.html">Power of Attorney</a>) if your father has passed or your mother! You are <strong>NOT</strong> able to do anything without this, thanks to the <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/">stinky HIPA laws</a>, because you don't even have any rights to help them if you don't! Imagine that, your mother gave birth to you and you don't have any rights, unless you have the so many necessary papers to say you are even their child!! How can that be? I had to do many things to ensure my mother is well taken care, happy and provided for during the rest of her life. So talk with your parent(s), watch them and make sure you see the signs of <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/alzheimers_disease/article.htm">Alzheimer's or Dementia</a>, don't ignore them and simply think they are just having a "senior moment" as many of us refer to them as! You can read all about <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-disease/DS00161/DSECTION=symptoms">Alzheimer's or Dementia and the symptoms here</a> and also on the web, they have a wealth of great information available including what the symptoms of these awful diseases are and no, they are just not "senile", it's truly much worst than that! Also, don't ever think it can't or won't affect you or your family, or your mom, dad or anyone close to you, because it does! Maybe it's just something we don't want to think about and I didn't, but it happens, so plan and prepare for everything with respect to <a href="http://www.alz.org/index.asp">Alzheimer's and Dementia</a>. There are many many organizations who will help you cope with watching your parents slip away and believe me, it's one of the hardiest things I have ever had to deal with in my life.<br /><br />If your parent don't have <a href="http://www.longtermcare.gov/LTC/Main_Site/Understanding_Long_Term_Care/Basics/Basics.aspx">long term health insurance</a>, now is the time to really look at this because the cost of assisted living is astronomical, not to mention the cost of the medications they will need. Medicare does not pay for assisted living in the private sector, so don't count on that and quite honestly, you wouldn't want Medicare to help pay for this, because it's not <a href="http://www.ynhh.org/choice/assisted_living.html">assisted living</a>, but a <a href="http://www.medicare.gov/Nursing/Overview.asp">nursing home</a>, which is run by the state and we all know what that can mean. So plan now for yourself and everyone you care about and love, because trying to deal with these terrible diseases and then coping with everything else is very stressful. Long term care is a fabulous option, though my mother didn't have it, she was a very smart lady and made sure she had enough money for any emergency, for which I am very thankful. The cost for this type of monthly care is huge, again, not to mention the cost of medications and everything else you have to do to make sure your parents are safe and hopefully happy, in their new surroundings!<br /><br />The place my mom is at is absolutely wonderful! She has a cat named "Gus" and has had him for nine years, which I think he has been her saving grace! I visited many assisted living facilities and when I walked into this one, (which is not a large one), there sat "Lilly"! She is the resident welsh corgy dog and she greeted me with such warm eyes and a friendly wagging tail. Well that set the tone for me! I, of course, walked in, "unannounced", which is what they recommend you do, so you can actually see what is happening and observe the sites, sounds and smell of the facility. They were very kind, helpful and gave me a tour of their facility mom now calls "home". They also have what's called a "memory care" side, which thank goodness mom doesn't have to reside on this part of the facility. They gave me a tour of the rooms with private baths, with shared baths and even have room where two people can share if they like! It has a fabulous dining room, a very large outdoor fenced in backyard where they can even have a garden if they so choose. A lovely front porch area with wicker furniture and they can even have their own bird feeders at their window! Well, one of the most important factors to me was that mom be able to keep Gus, her cat! We chatted about everything and then I asked, "can Mom have her cat here"! They said "YES"!! I was just so relieved because I was so concerned I would not be able to find this level of quality care I wanted mom to have and also have her cat too! I was shocked, but then Lilly (the resident dog) helped me make up my mind. So I left, revisited again and signed the necessary papers. This facility was kind enough to let me sign all these papers without any <a href="http://www.aarp.org/family/lifeafterloss/articles/EstatePlanningPowerofAttorney.html">POA or other necessary papers required by law</a>, which was amazing to me, but I was so thankful they worked with me, as some of the other facilities wouldn't even talk with me. This facility has just 45 rooms, is owned by a fabulous corporation which does really seem to care about all of their residents and I think it shows!! You can expect to spend at LEAST $3500 A MONTH, just for living in an <a href="http://www.assistedlivinginfo.com/">assisted living facility</a>, if it costs any less, better check your state and found out about them, because they make many infractions against! I checked every facilities record even before I started visiting the ones which would fit mom and which I felt would appeal not only to me, but mom most of all!! So be sure to check each facilities records, they will list what types of violations, etc., they have been given, because if they are registered with the state, the state visits these facilities on a regular basis. Make sure you know everything there is to know about any of the ones you may be interested in, because appearances can be deceiving, even if they look great, it truly doesn't mean a thing if they have a number of violations. If they aren't registered with the state you reside in, don't even consider this type of facility, because then they don't have to follow the state guidelines!<br /><br />I finally have gotten all the papers I need to make sure mom is well taken care and most of all happy for the remainder of her life and it's truly a relief to know I can now take care of my mom, giving back to her for what she gave me during my life and for that I am so thankful.<br /><br />I just wanted to get some things off my chest, thanks for taking the time to let me share this experience with you and please ensure you help your parents take care of things, because without them we wouldn't be here today!<br /><br />Hope everyone has a beautiful Easter and thank God for our wondrous world and our family!<br /><br />MimiMimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-24184523292342689942010-02-25T13:27:00.004-05:002010-02-25T13:40:14.662-05:00Are you Ready for Easter?? We're having a great ONE DAY SALE for Thursday's Marketplace!It's Thursday's Marketplace at Shabby Cottage Shops! You'll find "Some of Our Favorite Things" at a very special price, today only!<br /><br />I am having a great sale, I just added new Vintage Chenille Childrens, infants and toddler jacket/swing coats and fabulous 2 piece outfits to my site!! The great news is that all the new boutique custom Vintage Chenille clothing is <strong>20% OFF</strong> for my <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=52">Thursday's Marketplace</a> at Shabby Cottage Shops. Scroll down to the end of the post and you will see just a sampling of my newest creations. I will be adding more today, so make sure to stop by and get your Easter coat or outfit at a great price! My designs do "Start Conversations and Get People Talking"!!<br /><br />Visit each one of the participating shops by clicking on their shop name for fabulous "ONE DAY SPECIALS"!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjiHR9NTGRpl0NLsdxuf3HYexMHWr61iqVHKLMhRnWrEpbgNeeVkU59YZiwgrAG5R1AhCpvIhigtkCjP7mX_CXSR58TWTdGhw98Yyj2mArFyK1Vy6trJMa9m0HF2cUjqzjQGaovYlUX82/s1600-h/Ribbons+Roses+and+More+Thurs+Marketplace+1+2+25.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442135563656554978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjiHR9NTGRpl0NLsdxuf3HYexMHWr61iqVHKLMhRnWrEpbgNeeVkU59YZiwgrAG5R1AhCpvIhigtkCjP7mX_CXSR58TWTdGhw98Yyj2mArFyK1Vy6trJMa9m0HF2cUjqzjQGaovYlUX82/s400/Ribbons+Roses+and+More+Thurs+Marketplace+1+2+25.jpg" /><br /><p align="center"></a></p>This "Little Piggy" went to Thursday's Marketplace at <a href="http://www.ribbonsrosesandmore.com/category_28/Thursdays-Marketplace--New.htm">Ribbons Roses and More</a>!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRy9m9gxgENBChyM6RxiYtxq6BNY_oe1QFUovQCsqsj2ly06hF2o7oGdpUqxH-XssJ1iJaSl_JH2UiDaApTU9gf518c1n8-IbLyCrzUYOX6t7wZ-esiE45J2u0ErNgtXmlzRHlEmLmEow/s1600-h/Another+Bella+Boutique+Thurs+Marketplace+2+25.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 395px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442135408200377762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRy9m9gxgENBChyM6RxiYtxq6BNY_oe1QFUovQCsqsj2ly06hF2o7oGdpUqxH-XssJ1iJaSl_JH2UiDaApTU9gf518c1n8-IbLyCrzUYOX6t7wZ-esiE45J2u0ErNgtXmlzRHlEmLmEow/s400/Another+Bella+Boutique+Thurs+Marketplace+2+25.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div align="center">Fabulous Vintage Creamer and Sugar Set at <a href="http://www.anotherbellaboutique.com/category_13/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm">Another Bella Boutique</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEM7VWbDA4EA4H8MUShbfRdx52Bg2kD7wE_YgXUniUaSwCULYEWgEsiDRiwKaPwHEMuSVn9ARy47pYfcGKZBRYZb25XrwZkzGU3o2-w-vCHA_D8E6fuWrvFtvVySZTAfVKnwod2U1XVC-M/s1600-h/Sweethearts+Nest+Thurs+Marketplace+2+25.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442135261086979314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEM7VWbDA4EA4H8MUShbfRdx52Bg2kD7wE_YgXUniUaSwCULYEWgEsiDRiwKaPwHEMuSVn9ARy47pYfcGKZBRYZb25XrwZkzGU3o2-w-vCHA_D8E6fuWrvFtvVySZTAfVKnwod2U1XVC-M/s400/Sweethearts+Nest+Thurs+Marketplace+2+25.JPG" /></a><br />You'll find this wonderful new Cupcake Cake Stand at <a href="http://www.sweetheartsnest.com/category_76/Thursdays-Marketplace-NEW.htm">Sweetheart's Nest</a> and more fabulous accessories during Thursday's Marketplace!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPgycECUKLatfFJaOvJ_K-efWETnaZC7jZBx0fspBYHbpUG9nyrjl8ghI6xiI73MhpAYmoWQwFV8iJKdTwxrGz8XEPyECA_7ckfpfe1ivCHvlTxy01d-6Kyw28-kmkPwm3VMlk5ZMZFmX/s1600-h/French+Charmed+Thurs+Marketplace+2+25.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 333px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442135072486791234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPgycECUKLatfFJaOvJ_K-efWETnaZC7jZBx0fspBYHbpUG9nyrjl8ghI6xiI73MhpAYmoWQwFV8iJKdTwxrGz8XEPyECA_7ckfpfe1ivCHvlTxy01d-6Kyw28-kmkPwm3VMlk5ZMZFmX/s400/French+Charmed+Thurs+Marketplace+2+25.JPG" /></a><br />Vintage Bottled with Rhinestones is just one of the many treasures you'll find at <a href="http://www.frenchcharmed.com/category_29/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm">French Charmed's </a>Thursday's Marketplace.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg045FWcT8x-MKWlGp9a7rEMWuJdu4vFj_PBPXARxr4jzqSoHnFYmhuOyyUvmUaiPWOFky9KGCHVB-N3bcnlXcsZ71uBJz7gEYIOyuFFCSYXF6LQ58Uz1TuMaZypAUJTpp6-BpNEDeSdoC6/s1600-h/Pink+Heart+Flowers+Swing+Jacket+2010+Thumb+Feb.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442134218784709666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg045FWcT8x-MKWlGp9a7rEMWuJdu4vFj_PBPXARxr4jzqSoHnFYmhuOyyUvmUaiPWOFky9KGCHVB-N3bcnlXcsZ71uBJz7gEYIOyuFFCSYXF6LQ58Uz1TuMaZypAUJTpp6-BpNEDeSdoC6/s400/Pink+Heart+Flowers+Swing+Jacket+2010+Thumb+Feb.JPG" /></a> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmyDVFrs8i80WGlXJpeoT-c-ZXQq50EeP-smL-IQrma0bYLz-V6Lo80x2SszgiJOmBiDxZjYwiDPDWNVAbFaSXlIzDhvlld5XHIY1peXc3a-fE6fR_haatMkNmUXLJ9gfCkyoNbe2jRnqi/s1600-h/Yellow+Wedding+Cake+Chenille+Jacket+Thumb.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442134644446207314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmyDVFrs8i80WGlXJpeoT-c-ZXQq50EeP-smL-IQrma0bYLz-V6Lo80x2SszgiJOmBiDxZjYwiDPDWNVAbFaSXlIzDhvlld5XHIY1peXc3a-fE6fR_haatMkNmUXLJ9gfCkyoNbe2jRnqi/s400/Yellow+Wedding+Cake+Chenille+Jacket+Thumb.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=52">Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique</a>, they've added a lot of new items, including some gorgeous Vintage Chenille Children's Jackets and other clothing fit for a princess! She has placed them on sale for <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=52">Thursday's Marketplace</a>, 20% OFF for today ONLY!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqj3884WRHk13_eyi4Sl7iFjWXD6ODSpoP0ID4vS46vMKmTYLHqr8Zou_ZuF-1a2jOi3WYo9lWLlHefFmpejS4pqHySQ2GRUpe0Gyxl6e2XffkqYGS03JO8FxwvPPq_R_-TfErSNo5V_r9/s1600-h/Rose+Cottage+Chic+Thursdays+Marketplace+2.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 107px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442133821078278178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqj3884WRHk13_eyi4Sl7iFjWXD6ODSpoP0ID4vS46vMKmTYLHqr8Zou_ZuF-1a2jOi3WYo9lWLlHefFmpejS4pqHySQ2GRUpe0Gyxl6e2XffkqYGS03JO8FxwvPPq_R_-TfErSNo5V_r9/s400/Rose+Cottage+Chic+Thursdays+Marketplace+2.gif" /></a> <a href="http://www.rosecottagechic.com/Thursdays_Marketplace.html">Visit Rose Cottage Chic</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.vintagetovogueshop.com/category_26/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442133665853708978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSU0Gwq27vbCX-V-_NXoglk-o7FV8BJ7Wc39xjZZqhgwh5-kgGDyBl9oI3IzzOfUQEfrUxcXS4tPMg_8p6gpxmS2w6ymSvG-jZCw0d6B1sP2ThNnkHEJNvT2qvNCnedYSwXMpFCM8S55BA/s400/Vintage+to+Vogue+Shop+Banner.gif" />Visit Vintage to Vogue Shop</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99BD78C5QeqVwhJzLfi8h-KDse-bze7jMRCQUlscfEaG7Y4WZU25IN0VAODVSzcb_OZ35qrFwFNEDEKFRWmronqS34Wuc5DcbZdGmYiHJxlFYpUflxXZsUHx7cu4PH14ZpN1S4IC_7TIS/s1600-h/Debi+Coules+Banner+1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442133285208977282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg99BD78C5QeqVwhJzLfi8h-KDse-bze7jMRCQUlscfEaG7Y4WZU25IN0VAODVSzcb_OZ35qrFwFNEDEKFRWmronqS34Wuc5DcbZdGmYiHJxlFYpUflxXZsUHx7cu4PH14ZpN1S4IC_7TIS/s400/Debi+Coules+Banner+1.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.debicoules.com/category_44/Thursdays-Marketplace-NEW.htm">Visit Debi Coules </a>~ 15% OFF Your entire Purchase, use the code "Roses" when you check out!<br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimODNzAU541FiUqoPv87N9Oa6P7qmwFHGGkD5sUXU4MDbQxb5672mix6IwAnqgxFdazzV4NrKRkhuqs-2wU7tS2339GWlkVFAZcYa4Oyy_Fms9aKYZQ8q33Zqa9TVslEX94Twfjo-Gr_4M/s1600-h/Bella+Rosa+Designs+Banner.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 83px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442132966786324674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimODNzAU541FiUqoPv87N9Oa6P7qmwFHGGkD5sUXU4MDbQxb5672mix6IwAnqgxFdazzV4NrKRkhuqs-2wU7tS2339GWlkVFAZcYa4Oyy_Fms9aKYZQ8q33Zqa9TVslEX94Twfjo-Gr_4M/s400/Bella+Rosa+Designs+Banner.gif" /></a> </div><br /><div><a href="http://www.bellarosadesigns.com/category_85/pBThursdays-MarketplaceB.htm">Visit Bella Rosa Designs<br /></a><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.bellalucille.com/category_43/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442132802171179218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcI6mE6t1pw8wQpMqyaat1DXN3LwgRXzTaxGxBd9feI-FgAokZGxMs4BKd6KvNjKHHBYWnAT-a0szZWXsTX4eKci40WjaQDuLZC-ZSjZBXogAA5jfrqhimDqo5iSVZ99FWCSJvJEcKDlQ/s400/Bella+Lucille+Banner+1.JPG" />Visit Bella Lucille</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnOS4-wyMzepvsrsf-dGim-wcHiJQIspx0G8hsgVy_G_0EsmemfCqaf5RsS0tTZfmOfwrpIULRSvfSLawfd8D4axScoV4qYe_L_a1Hd6dT9R3PJM24nINgLIXQ4vBGGGXnCaBMDuawePt/s1600-h/Prim+and+Sassy+Cottage+468x60banner2.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 51px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442132636588652594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnOS4-wyMzepvsrsf-dGim-wcHiJQIspx0G8hsgVy_G_0EsmemfCqaf5RsS0tTZfmOfwrpIULRSvfSLawfd8D4axScoV4qYe_L_a1Hd6dT9R3PJM24nINgLIXQ4vBGGGXnCaBMDuawePt/s400/Prim+and+Sassy+Cottage+468x60banner2.gif" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.primandsassycottage.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=ThursdaysMarketplace">Visit Prim and Sassy Cottage</a><br /></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Make sure to stop by every week, our shops will always have something special on sale for <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/ThursdaysMarketplace.htm">Thursday's Marketplace</a> at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy my ONE DAY SPECIAL!</div><div align="left">Mimi</div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/">Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique<br /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-81193310179463429552010-01-28T04:52:00.001-05:002010-01-28T04:53:57.130-05:00Stop by Thursday's Marketplace at Shabby Cottage Shops!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Qu2ElaL0Hqt8qWQoqx5oNwsYEvqH5sAuTPvMHiDYpemqqn5EGZjQmaOyCFzKSsg6AcZtQOKfa1GDrT-Hao9jFDoVRO30Xo3sj_Nb3v88OJ8c3m4GTdWXTrcU5BHeawWUaXDLTYx6CvFw/s1600-h/Thursday+Marketplace.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431718183535213074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Qu2ElaL0Hqt8qWQoqx5oNwsYEvqH5sAuTPvMHiDYpemqqn5EGZjQmaOyCFzKSsg6AcZtQOKfa1GDrT-Hao9jFDoVRO30Xo3sj_Nb3v88OJ8c3m4GTdWXTrcU5BHeawWUaXDLTYx6CvFw/s400/Thursday+Marketplace.jpg" /></a> <div>Come shop with us during our first weekly shopping event <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/ThursdaysMarketplace.htm">"Thursday's Marketplace"</a> at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>! The members below have chosen to have a fantastic <strong>ONE DAY SALE</strong>, every week on Thursdays! You'll find unbelievable buys, free items with purchase and even a free doll dress to match your little one's dress! There are "unannounced specials" and fabulous products from the participating shops below for this week's "Thursday's Marketplace"! Just Click on the banner and find some great sales for <strong>ONE DAY ONLY</strong>!!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431716510799300866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJaX2doDISPETjHUGJ4z8zP1qlkBumdlL4XYgzM8W-MuEQ7NMBJl3vC5zviXn-yVvi4SSJKcAnbDbvJMHLSvhD7USytXJthZVGU53F-ZL7mQ_FCHKV3pTc962zBB88QOCsoFYQfEAamOM/s400/Bella+Lucille+Banner+1.JPG" /> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.bellalucille.com/category_43/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm">Visit Bella Lucille!</a></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.vintagetovogueshop.com/category_26/THURSDAYS-MARKETPLACE.htm"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431710192804310114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDozYx0YS8G6sGyZkAXC2m1y0wCYRKqTO9qN_MYHQIcqTajyFEAE-Kxt93Zb4NmEdIQ80qtCCiaL_-d4MifQD3QcUYGOrFi2cprrp3a7wtCJiw8Vd8TajwRJIB5hstze7jq-a5C__1meN/s400/Vintage+to+Vogue+Shop+Banner.gif" /></a> <a href="http://www.vintagetovogueshop.com/category_26/THURSDAYS-MARKETPLACE.htm">Visit Vintage to Vogue Shop!</a></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhXxde5OBv27HMSq1Rt-9UKowrxx50VpVElOGUxbMWCn_kgNl6uSq8WgHjcIPNQEyeBdWFg-VQ5Pzhok8kesNCQqEUduENnJCbl4Wg5kb85AWK0NDKXcDBhyZ7cXDc4YwKuiLIY5tHayx/s1600-h/Sweethearts+Nest+Banner.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431710093733700754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhXxde5OBv27HMSq1Rt-9UKowrxx50VpVElOGUxbMWCn_kgNl6uSq8WgHjcIPNQEyeBdWFg-VQ5Pzhok8kesNCQqEUduENnJCbl4Wg5kb85AWK0NDKXcDBhyZ7cXDc4YwKuiLIY5tHayx/s400/Sweethearts+Nest+Banner.gif" /></a> <a href="http://www.sweetheartsnest.com/category_76/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm">Visit Sweetheart's Nest</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.ribbonsrosesandmore.com/category_27/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431710000984027746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQuDclVbFF7zcSzHZCALM568Tq3UNB8lFhOcYGFVhbfBK4eJTrlu7attkMhmHf6YoyDDE8c20xZOtTfzzg3s4fY8a83clphXmCsFw0IWQxFDVhmGChXkJYjkuxOv4Sh80W1QneFg4eiqs/s400/RIBBONSROSESANDMOREBANNERLINK.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.ribbonsrosesandmore.com/category_27/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm">Visit Ribbons Roses and More!</a></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.primandsassycottage.com/store/WsAncillary.asp?ID=17"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 51px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431709906048050658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCG0lv39ukBmPvGRpaJgX_hN9PqfR4Afnm_Ad0oPOkCEZItJ44pbq53bEqjRdwsecqpo4IGZnhuY5WAJWVwYbzm5WSL2JzjMriP-K3Z-anZDa3nxDALU2EKQh_FcQoB7jN14qQ462SHQX/s400/Prim+and+Sassy+Cottage+468x60banner2.gif" /></a> <a href="http://www.primandsassycottage.com/store/WsAncillary.asp?ID=17">Visit Prim and Sassy Cottage!</a></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.abitoffrenchcharm.com/category_29/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 101px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431709798234718706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHum969NrJxhKtngZ_fDaOONtbuXuwRtOxmoe3ArhQAWI1jByclCZghPkT7kK2qkoslHFuEn5ssJSI_2Q9_kDx-Orc3HKoyIlstTPQiD97dEdyQwjrpfymKwXOE7IgDNQYIlQaV4uK-0jG/s400/French+Charmed+Long+Banner.png" /></a> <a href="http://www.abitoffrenchcharm.com/category_29/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm">Visit French Charmed!</a></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.debicoules.com/category_44/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 129px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431709712243790546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsgy0q57juI17iiW67ZiI92JgLrHY6rXSfNEJV_mG5vU5VHiaSP9XkfKE3HaCB4g2qrFIyAaZjkLfudcN7hPthUaDS6l29M4lTa-UYxBx2nNBio6-dl920QO1ehK3wVJr_y01HjgyJXc-Q/s400/Debi+Coules+Banner+1.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.debicoules.com/category_44/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm">Visit Debi Coules</a>!</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.anotherbellaboutique.com/category_13/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431709610633620098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8KuSBmIrW656T6oqGVLI4YGTXkRovfo9JVmRwcZo6pMyZsGPCeCsfd9rS7wVIBImdXvyalk6Ol-ZK1NxTGWsQjajtEFw49XdGAI0tKyXKlo3T8DcC07bDhH8IH29pyH7gt8y9tju4-py/s400/anotherbellabanner3%5B1%5D.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.anotherbellaboutique.com/category_13/Thursdays-Marketplace.htm">Visit our Newest Member ~ Another Bella Boutique!</a><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Make sure to stop back by every Thursday, for <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/ThursdaysMarketplace.htm">"Thursday's Marketplace"</a> at Shabby Cottage Shops, you don't want to miss all the fabulous one day specials!</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Don't forget <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2010/01/sweet-treats-valentines-day-giveaway-at.html">to enter </a>our "Sweet Treats" Valentine's Day giveaway, it ends in two days and the lucky winner will be announced on February 1st!!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Debra</div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a> </div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-88293051311016143232010-01-19T13:56:00.006-05:002010-01-19T14:11:41.894-05:00What's Latest Scoop??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc14X4lqYSSc7cB7amvOSE8nHdpEvHaK5rziS6Dvtc4ui3BERcuqNpNKdHS_aOQkvXiOwQHvsw67ELiTq4Tzm-dTJXJ4sJrTsl0JuEzdE2k0qmHiwlBjwwHrjZLIk8hOWBj2GOOReUYqg/s1600-h/Ring+out+the+old+Sale+Banner+1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 227px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 253px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428529052994478178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc14X4lqYSSc7cB7amvOSE8nHdpEvHaK5rziS6Dvtc4ui3BERcuqNpNKdHS_aOQkvXiOwQHvsw67ELiTq4Tzm-dTJXJ4sJrTsl0JuEzdE2k0qmHiwlBjwwHrjZLIk8hOWBj2GOOReUYqg/s400/Ring+out+the+old+Sale+Banner+1.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><div align="center"></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>You don't want to miss this fabulous <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/RingouttheOldSale.htm">"Ring Out The Old Sale"! </a>You'll find many wonderful products on sale at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>! You can view the current newsletter from Shabby Cottage Shops by <a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs032/1102626961726/archive/1102809030246.html">clicking here </a>or looking to the right sidebar for "Recent/Newest Newsletters", just click there if you like. There is where to find the scoop on what's happening right now at Shabby Cottage Shops!! If you aren't on their mailing list, you're missing a lot of great info on special sales, new items and what's happening over there, so be sure to sign up for <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/GetTheCottageNews.htm">"Get The Cottage News"</a> here!! They won't spam, sell or share your information with anyone and truly respect your privacy!</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>Oh gosh, almost forgot, don't forget about the great "Sweet Treats" Valentine's Day Giveaway, they're having in their blog! These are some of the sweetest treats you ever have a chance to win. So stop by and <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2010/01/sweet-treats-valentines-day-giveaway-at.html">enter today</a>, it ends on January 30, so there's still a bit of time. The winner will be announced on February 1, just in time for you to receive all the "Sweet Treats" for Valentine's Day!</div><div></div><div>Have a beautiful day!!</div><div><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/">Mimi</a></div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-14185931426750098692010-01-10T15:03:00.004-05:002010-01-10T15:20:19.584-05:00"Sweet Treats" Valentine's Day Giveaway at Shabby Cottage Shops!Here are the "Sweet Treats" you'll find at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a> Valentine's Day Blog Giveaway! Everything pictured is included in their giveaway! Stop by today and <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2010/01/sweet-treats-valentines-day-giveaway-at.html">enter</a> for a chance to win the "sweetest treats" Valentine's Day! It ends on January 30, just in time to celebrate love and romance with your sweetheart!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />Mimi<br /><br /><br /><div><embed style="WIDTH: 426px; HEIGHT: 320px" name="flashticker" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" align="middle" src="http://widget-64.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949633854820&site=widget-64.slide.com"></embed> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 426px"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949633854820&map=1" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://widget-64.slide.com/p1/3026418949633854820/bb_t021_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949633854820&map=2" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://widget-64.slide.com/p2/3026418949633854820/bb_t021_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949633854820&map=F" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://widget-64.slide.com/p4/3026418949633854820/bb_t021_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" /></a></div></div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-68640502461844065222010-01-08T02:36:00.008-05:002010-01-10T15:01:44.395-05:00A Fabulous Giveaway and a Huge Sale!!<strong></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0sGnqCG67bT7zm_w7I2DeNux35hR0ZCPuplWfY4eu2ATIJAS_UErb_j1-CwX2UmSk68OJa5RvVw6wek4JM9TbYP7oeLX9kuTPt3rAASiQaZb8O7TJuCZfBCREvyGtsRwY14ZIJdT5Fk/s1600-h/STVDG+1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424270781714738626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0sGnqCG67bT7zm_w7I2DeNux35hR0ZCPuplWfY4eu2ATIJAS_UErb_j1-CwX2UmSk68OJa5RvVw6wek4JM9TbYP7oeLX9kuTPt3rAASiQaZb8O7TJuCZfBCREvyGtsRwY14ZIJdT5Fk/s400/STVDG+1.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong>AT SHABBY COTTAGE SHOPS BLOGSPOT! IT'S VALUED AT $350.00!! HURRY IT ENDS ON JANUARY 30, 2010!!<br /></strong></div><div align="left"><br /><strong>We're celebrating Love and Romance at Shabby Cottage Shops with a "Sweet Treats" Blog Giveaway! Ours "Sweet Treats" Giveaway is valued at $350.00! </strong></div><strong></strong><br /><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></p></strong><strong><div align="left">STOP BY SHABBY COTTAGE SHOPS! <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2010/01/sweet-treats-valentines-day-giveaway-at.html">ENTER THIS FABULOUS VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY HERE </a>OR ON THE RIGHT! Read more about it below!!<br /><br />It's time for our giveaway to start!! We invite you to join us and participate in our "Sweet Treats" Valentine's Day Giveaway! There is no purchase necessary and it's just in time to "Celebrate Love and Romance" with a very special gift for your sweetheart from <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>! The "Sweet Treats" giveaway will end January 30th, at 12 Midnight, EST. The lucky winner will be announced on February 1st at noon EST. So make sure to check back then!</strong></div><br /><strong>WE'RE HAVING A </strong><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/RingouttheOldSale.htm"><strong>"RING OUT THE OLD"</strong></a><strong> SALE TOO! All of my <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?sale=yes">Christmas Fabrics are 40% OFF</a> to celebrate the New Year, until January 22nd! Make sure to stroll over to <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a> for huge savings!!</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Hope you win!!</strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/">Mimi</a></strong><br /><br /><strong></strong>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-1825293006971204542009-12-20T22:56:00.004-05:002009-12-20T23:13:27.377-05:00Tis The Season to be...??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TIWcniqXcWj-j3V0WzuJVheOQPQp_IcpcwBCsKHxBWKb9bHt6fNs5rPBeqV9hu_obWFA2Y4FIyPiXz5bFxSXEWSdFc5Vs9jVhtCAXLetRjRMiILZkbMg1yexBScbmcfttyJruqtDOQ4/s1600-h/2602711huueu01cak.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417533660528041266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TIWcniqXcWj-j3V0WzuJVheOQPQp_IcpcwBCsKHxBWKb9bHt6fNs5rPBeqV9hu_obWFA2Y4FIyPiXz5bFxSXEWSdFc5Vs9jVhtCAXLetRjRMiILZkbMg1yexBScbmcfttyJruqtDOQ4/s400/2602711huueu01cak.gif" /></a> Things have been a whirl wind for the past three weeks, my mother is not doing well and it's with a very heavy heart I tell you, she will be going into assisted living on Tuesday. I have been traveling back and forth to Virginia, with my last stay being over a week. It's so hard to have to make arrangements for something you just don't believe is happening to you or your mom and truly never thought would.<br /><br />My family and friends will be spending Christmas Day with my mom in her "new home", hoping she will settle in and feel it's a bit like home. We are moving her things tomorrow and she will come on Tuesday, I would like to have everything in place and ready for her. She will be able to have her wonderful companion, Gus, her cat, who has been a true friend for the past 9-1/2 years, so I am hoping he will help her be more comfortable in her new surroundings. He will be there waiting for her at the door! This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life, but am thankful she is still here and can enjoy Christmas with us, once again and hope she will have many more holidays with us.<br /><br />Remember what Christmas is all about. It's about family, friends, sharing, caring and loving each other every day, not just at Christmas time, but all year long!<br /><br />May each of you have a wonderful Christmas!<br /><br />MimiMimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-91541970904526263372009-12-03T13:04:00.003-05:002009-12-03T13:11:23.327-05:00Let's not forget our Troops this Holiday Season!<div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EywauhD27N76mnKtO1iesuXsCjVBR1q_FnkuMvlGrSd3RpHPdeUnDVIIPV9OC4UdB9RkZiatqm6JnA2LKX62YajQX679bv3P17tJu9X66l9J4cFezSqs4wX4G5RIZeWw6dinEbOp7VE/s1600-h/831232wssv03jm50.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411072562519865186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8EywauhD27N76mnKtO1iesuXsCjVBR1q_FnkuMvlGrSd3RpHPdeUnDVIIPV9OC4UdB9RkZiatqm6JnA2LKX62YajQX679bv3P17tJu9X66l9J4cFezSqs4wX4G5RIZeWw6dinEbOp7VE/s400/831232wssv03jm50.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a>I received this poem in an email today and wanted to share it with everyone! Please feel free to copy and paste this into an email and forward it onto all of your family and friends and thank our troops for giving up every holiday, to keep us safe!<br /><br /><strong>New Christmas Poem</strong><br /><br />TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,<br />HE LIVED ALL ALONE,<br />IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF<br />PLASTER AND STONE.<br /><br />I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY<br />WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,<br />AND TO SEE JUST WHO<br />IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.<br /><br />I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,<br />A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,<br />NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,<br />NOT EVEN A TREE.<br /><br />NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,<br />JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,<br />ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES<br />OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.<br /><br />WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,<br />AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,<br />A SOBER THOUGHT<br />CAME THROUGH MY MIND.<br /><br />FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,<br />IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,<br />I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,<br />ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.<br /><br />THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,<br />SILENT, ALONE,<br />CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR<br />IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.<br /><br />THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,<br />THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,<br />NOT HOW I PICTURED<br />A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.<br /><br />WAS THIS THE HERO<br />OF WHOM I'D JUST READ?<br />CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,<br />THE FLOOR FOR A BED?<br /><br />I REALIZED THE FAMILIES<br />THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,<br />OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS<br />WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.<br /><br />SOON ROUND THE WORLD,<br />THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,<br />AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE<br />A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.<br /><br />THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM<br />EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,<br />BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,<br />LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.<br /><br />I COULDN'T HELP WONDER<br />HOW MANY LAY ALONE,<br />ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE<br />IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.<br /><br />THE VERY THOUGHT<br />BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,<br />I DROPPED TO MY KNEES<br />AND STARTED TO CRY.<br /><br />THE SOLDIER AWAKENED<br />AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,<br />'SANTA DON'T CRY,<br />THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;<br /><br />I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,<br />I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,<br />MY LIFE IS MY GOD,<br />MY! COUNTRY, MY CORPS.'<br /><br />THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER<br />AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,<br />I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,<br />I CONTINUED TO WEEP.<br /><br />I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,<br />SO SILENT AND STILL<br />AND WE BOTH SHIVERED<br />FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.<br /><br />I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE<br />ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,<br />THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR<br />SO WILLING TO FIGHT.<br /><br />THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,<br />WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,<br />WHISPERED, 'CARRY ON SANTA,<br />IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.'<br /><br />ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,<br />AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.<br />'MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,!<br />AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.'<br /><br />This poem was written by a Marine.<br /><br />The following is his request. I think it is reasonable.....<br /><br />PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sending<br />this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming<br />soon and some credit is due to our U.S. service men,<br />women, and Canadian Forces for our being able to celebrate these festivities.<br />Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we<br />owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, living and<br />dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your<br />small part to plant this small seed!<br /><br /></p>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-86697447684734343782009-12-02T23:05:00.002-05:002009-12-02T23:07:42.870-05:00Wishing you a "Very Merry Shabby Chic Christmas"! It's Pinkalicious Christmas Party Time at Shabby Cottage Shops!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfAiDKre9nypOj9LN7KpSr0RuyQoxE42zeA0O_3azyI4e4VY_sbi2kCr8C2D4CmTCi7EHvPHYqTEXlLX54BXeGm1HdHDzIquR67lLwTUIipJzJPwM4u0o2-3YEHxSF4DMJSs48YFjdv3c/s1600-h/Debi+Coules+Header+PCP+12-3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410853505507641698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfAiDKre9nypOj9LN7KpSr0RuyQoxE42zeA0O_3azyI4e4VY_sbi2kCr8C2D4CmTCi7EHvPHYqTEXlLX54BXeGm1HdHDzIquR67lLwTUIipJzJPwM4u0o2-3YEHxSF4DMJSs48YFjdv3c/s400/Debi+Coules+Header+PCP+12-3.JPG" /></a><br />You're invited to celebrate with us tomorrow, Thursday, December 3rd. This week's theme is "<strong>A Very Merry Shabby Chic Christmas</strong>" for our "<a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkaliciousChristmasParties.htm">Pinkalicious Christmas Party</a>". You'll find some wonderful new items this week, just in time for your holiday shopping! There's stunning new "wish boxes" at <a href="http://www.debicoules.com/category_6/Keepsake-Boxes-Wish-Boxes-NEW.htm">Debi Coules</a>, twirl skirt sets and teacup lights at <a href="http://www.nanapuddndesigns.com/category_14/Pinkalicious-Christmas-Party.htm">Nana Puddn' Designs</a> and gorgeous handpainted kitchen accessories at <a href="http://www.ribbonsrosesandmore.com/category_24/Pinkalicious-Christmas-Party.htm">Ribbons Roses and More</a>!<br /><br />Our shop owners are very busy adding new items to their boutiques on a daily basis, so make sure to stop by Shabby Cottage Shops tomorrow and enjoy our "Very Merry Shabby Chic Christmas" party at Shabby Cottage Shops! If you are looking for shabby chic, one of a kind, children's boutique clothing, Paris Apartment Style, French Chic or romantic home decor? You'll find it all at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops </a>and our beautiful boutiques. <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/OurCottageMembers.htm">Every shop</a> has added some new items and has a wonderful selection of gifts for your holiday shopping, along with some great sales from our talented members. Be sure to stop by on Thursday, all day, you're sure to find "The Perfect Gift" at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>.<br /><br />Have a Very Merry Shabby Chic Christmas!<br />Debie<br />Shabby Cottage ShopsMimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-36623996282191867772009-12-01T12:04:00.005-05:002009-12-01T12:17:04.152-05:00Who's the Lucky Winner of the "Pink Present" Holiday Blog Giveaway at Shabby Cottage Shops??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lGll8XyU5_3mceXE38uItJA60O3t9GQpvS3HJmF12LfhdtxAzbWb40FtWMYqqkq49iiULZWYDX8nxAXKBkODF-w8vsfLMuN4wvruMdYHF-cQVaJQ_yxX8Xl7Og9oC66KhtPWowEYTCIO/s1600/The+Pink+Present+Holiday+Blog+Giveaway+Pics+Redo+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410312153076994290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lGll8XyU5_3mceXE38uItJA60O3t9GQpvS3HJmF12LfhdtxAzbWb40FtWMYqqkq49iiULZWYDX8nxAXKBkODF-w8vsfLMuN4wvruMdYHF-cQVaJQ_yxX8Xl7Og9oC66KhtPWowEYTCIO/s400/The+Pink+Present+Holiday+Blog+Giveaway+Pics+Redo+003.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>We have a winner.....Congratulations to Chelsea S of New York! You have won our first "Pink Present" blog holiday giveaway valued at $400.00!! We hope you enjoy your beautiful products from all the <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/10/shabby-cottage-shops-blog-holiday.html">participating boutiques</a> at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>! </div><br /><div></div><div>We would like to thank everyone who participated in the "Pink Present" holiday blog giveaway and stay tuned for more details on our next fabulous blog giveaway coming very soon! Make sure to stop by <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops blog</a> and see when the next giveaway starts! There'll be some "Sweet Treats" for you to enjoy from our wonderful boutiques! We'll be adding information on our "Sweet Treats" blog giveaway very soon!</div><div></div><div><br />Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/">Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique</a>!</div><br /><div></div><div>Mimi<br /></div><br /><div></div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-54417742255724420242009-11-23T20:49:00.004-05:002009-11-23T21:03:29.768-05:00Off to The Show! Early Bird Sales and Specials ~ Shop Early at Shabby Cottage Shops!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-I8WCp1rPLZQOdQkabpwUaMLwY_2HiiMJy00dk5tF-wQDTmRUpNi0_fnzSPPI8ygcuBdZGV32NureikvKMfRAzCA6670YMGJW5Ov_mTuVoAj76oB9nrc2crKBB1MpkOibdRvW0nQpx92/s1600/Pink+Holiday+Magic+Sale+Banner+Blog.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 377px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407480551295958546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-I8WCp1rPLZQOdQkabpwUaMLwY_2HiiMJy00dk5tF-wQDTmRUpNi0_fnzSPPI8ygcuBdZGV32NureikvKMfRAzCA6670YMGJW5Ov_mTuVoAj76oB9nrc2crKBB1MpkOibdRvW0nQpx92/s400/Pink+Holiday+Magic+Sale+Banner+Blog.JPG" /></a><br />I hope to see everyone at <a href="http://www.emgshows.com/a_vbcm.htm">Virginia Beach Christmas Market</a>, at the <a href="http://www.vbfun.com/conventioncenter/conventioncenter/">Virginia Beach Convention Center</a>! The show starts at 10:00 AM on Friday, November and will end on Sunday, November 29th at 5:00! Please stop by and see me in booth numbers <a href="http://www.emgshows.com/floorplans/vbcmfloorplan.htm">451 and 452.5, right at the front door</a>. <br /><br />If you haven't signed up for my newsletter, there's still time, I have a great discount for every day of the show, but you can only get this coupon if you sign up for my newsletter. You can <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/pages/newsletter.php">sign up here</a>, and enjoy the largest savings I have offered yet, just in time for the holidays! If you planning on attending the show, sign up for the newsletter and remember to bring the coupon at the bottom of the newsletter, the savings are huge!!<br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving, see you on Friday!! I won't be attending our "<a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkHolidayMagicSale.htm">Pink Holiday Magic Sale</a>"or <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkaliciousChristmasParties.htm">Pinkalicious Christmas Party</a> this week, but you can attend, just read about it below!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdeVcHLb-acwz4e5WBwLKfAYLEFnjGwHszz8EY8ks0Z0MxZH7heiDcG6ZLzlPnDF89NsN6XBat13vlCr0xCAAPazMnqpYNHkxAE49huNdaLZdUhh84-mPnAMOEJ5ckfYUX5c3BgOfvk7i/s1600/Pink+Holiday+Magic+Sale+Banner+Blog.JPG"></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyZlYr6-03NE_6aH4pKrYKvvJFUv83HYYXUWAtxJKx5kfpSoMV1LF2A8eOP9688F4C28jrTY2Gm8t-kR316emaE1akg3WlplC2UbJWel1_EHPHrUnzA4qMbRS3Aw5G2X0PWotve1avK09/s1600/Artisan+Avenue+175+x+175+with+present+and+roses.jpg"></a></div><div>You're invited to join us for a very special Sale!! We're having our first "<a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkHolidayMagicSale.htm">Pink Holiday Magic Sale</a>" and celebrating in a big way! Shop our participating boutiques during our "Pink Holiday Magic Sale" and <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkaliciousChristmasParties.htm">Pinkalicious Christmas Party</a> on Wednesday, November 25th, starting at midnight, EST!! This week's theme is, of course ~ "Pink Holiday Magic"! There's going to be fabulous sales, huge discounts and free gift wrapping!<br /><br />Visit all of our <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/MeetTheCottageOwners.htm">wonderful shops</a> to see what they've added this week! You'll find fabulous new items, just in time for the biggest sale of the year, our "<a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkHolidayMagicSale.htm">Pink Holiday Magic Sale</a>" at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>! Enjoy unbelievable sales and great bargains this year at Shabby Cottage Shops, where you;ll find boutique shopping at it's best...<br /><br />Don't forget to enter our "<a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkHolidayMagicSale.htm">Pink Holiday Magic $100 Shopping Spree</a>" and our <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/10/shabby-cottage-shops-blog-holiday.html">Pink Present Holiday Giveaway</a>! The "Pink Present" holiday giveaway is valued at $400 and ends on <strong>November 30th at midnight, EST! </strong>The "<a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/11/pink-holiday-magic-100-shopping-spree.html">Pink Holiday Magic $100 Shopping Spree</a>" ends on <strong>Wednesday, November 25th, at midnight, EST</strong> just in time to help you kick start your holiday shopping at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.shabbycottageshops.com">Shabby Cottage Shops</a> with our compliments! You can <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/11/pink-holiday-magic-100-shopping-spree.html">enter right here</a> both wonderful free events right on the blog! Hurry and enter, there's no purchase necessary!<br /><br />We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving and a Magical Merry Christmas from all of us at Shabby Cottage Shops!<br /><br />Debra</div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-66678358840258263432009-11-22T15:13:00.003-05:002009-11-22T15:19:52.114-05:00A $100 Shopping Spree Giveaway & Early Sales at Shabby Cottage Shops on Wednesday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikir1zg8TYw1iACY__QiSuGJD4BNSRoVAGx9WSTVHIbdKpcaWgfQD_Q7j_eg2Tm56cykDPy8LJOc9fchnCTJ7Ha5UOGZ5Ww7bzk3_o9b_27aw6zWzyzh3pjyZWNfThQvbyYRbbb48rTHf4/s1600/PINKOLICIOUS+XMAS+427x536+Blog+Shopping+Spree.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406736696538938626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikir1zg8TYw1iACY__QiSuGJD4BNSRoVAGx9WSTVHIbdKpcaWgfQD_Q7j_eg2Tm56cykDPy8LJOc9fchnCTJ7Ha5UOGZ5Ww7bzk3_o9b_27aw6zWzyzh3pjyZWNfThQvbyYRbbb48rTHf4/s400/PINKOLICIOUS+XMAS+427x536+Blog+Shopping+Spree.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>Shop early at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>, we'll have huge sales on Thanksgiving Day! We're having our "<a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkaliciousChristmasParties.htm">Pink Holiday Magic</a>" Sale to help you get started on all of your holiday shopping Early! Join us all day, Thanksgiving and take advantage of the fabulous savings at our boutiques! You can start shopping at our <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkaliciousChristmasParties.htm">Pinkalicious Christmas Party</a> Wednesday night at 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time! Visit our boutiques, make your list and then check back at midnight to see if you have won the $100.00 Pink Holiday Magic Shopping Spree at Shabby Cottage Shops!<br /><br /><a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/11/pink-holiday-magic-100-shopping-spree.html">Enter to win</a> the "Pink Holiday Magic Shopping Spree" for $100.00 at Shabby Cottage Shops, just in time for our "<a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkaliciousChristmasParties.htm">Pink Holiday Magic</a>" Sale!! The winner will be announced on Wednesday evening at midnight, so you can shop to your heart's content at <strong>one</strong> of <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkHolidayMagicSale.htm">participating shops</a>! Have fun filling your stocking with the ultimate gifts from our fabulous boutiques! This contest will end Wednesay, November 25th at Midnight, EST, no entries past midnight will be honored!<br /><br />Here's the requirements to have a chance to win the "Pink Holiday Magic Shopping Spree" at Shabby Cottage Shops:<br /><ol><li>Leave a comment on the blog, along with first name and email address</li><li>Follow our blog</li><li><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/GetTheCottageNews.htm">Sign up for our newsletter</a></li><li>Visit each of the <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkHolidayMagicSale.htm">participating shops</a> before our "Pink Holiday Magic Sale"</li></ol><p><strong>Shopping Spree Rules:</strong></p><ol><li>No purchase is necessary to enter </li><li>Valid for participants in USA Only</li><li>Shipping fees will be included in the $100.00 Shopping Spree total</li><li>Must purchase from one of the participating boutiques</li><li>Must be 18 or older</li><li>You will have until December 1st to respond to email notifying you as the winner, if no response, we will draw another name.</li></ol><p>Oh, don't forget about the <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/10/shabby-cottage-shops-blog-holiday.html">"Pink Present" giveaway</a>, it's valued at $400 and ends on November 30th at 12 Midnight, it's valued at $400 and there are gift certificates with a value of $175.00 </p><p>Happy Thanksgiving!</p><p>Mimi</p>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-40653491527728867852009-11-20T11:21:00.004-05:002009-11-20T11:59:49.049-05:00It's Almost Show Time!I can't believe it's show time again, where has the year gone! It seems each year flies by faster than the last one! I will be at the <a href="http://www.emgshows.com/a_vbcm.htm"><strong>Virginia Beach Christmas Market</strong> </a>November 27, 28 and 29 and right at the <a href="http://www.emgshows.com/floorplans/vbcmfloorplan.htm"><strong>front door, booths 451/452.5</strong></a>! The elves have been very busy creating beautiful new boutique Holiday outfits for your precious little girls for this holiday season. New twirl skirt sets with a wonderful fun whimsical look this year, along with the cutest "Hello Kitty" vintage chenille Christmas overalls, new gorgeous vintage chenille jackets, which you all know are my signature line, plus this year I'll there's a new line of boutique clothing for infants which you all have requested and Santa has filled your wishes!<br /><br />I will also have some new shabby chic chandeliers, my <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=38">yummy confections vintage chenille bakery goodies</a> and lots more new items! I will have new items on the <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/">website</a> after the show, so check back after December 1st for your online shopping pleasure. I will have a special sale for those who can't attend the Virginia Beach Christmas Market show!<br /><br />Hope to see you, if you haven't <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/pages/newsletter.php"><strong>signed up for my newsletter</strong></a>, do it before the show, I will be sending out a very special discount coupon with <strong>$25.00 off a $100.00 purchase</strong>, this coupon is good for Friday only. Saturday it's <strong>$20.00 off a $100.00 purchase</strong> and then on Sunday, it will be <strong>$15.00 off your $100.00 purchase</strong>! So shop early, save and get the best selection for this year's <a href="http://www.emgshows.com/a_vbcm.htm">Christmas Market in Virginia Beach</a>! If you plan to attend this fabulous show, <a href="http://www.emgshows.com/vbcmcoupon.htm"><strong>here's a coupon for $1.00 off</strong> </a>your admission, strollers with your wee little can attend the entire weekend, your admission cover the entire weekend. Don't forget to bring a canned good to help support the Southeastern Food bank of Virginia too!<br /><br />I will post pictures of the booth when I return. Setting up the booth is my favorite part, other than, of course seeing each of "my little girls" and their wonderful moms!<br /><br />Please make sure to stop by <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/"><strong>Shabby Cottage Shops</strong></a> the entire weekend, our shops will be having some fabulous sales for the entire weekend and also on Cyber Monday, shop early, use the discounts in the newsletter and enjoy browsing Shabby Cottage Shops to find "The Perfect Gift"!If you are not a member of <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/GetTheCottageNews.htm"><strong>our mailing list, sign up now</strong></a>, only members get the special discounts and hear all the latest "Cottage Chatter"! Want to catch up on the latest "Cottage Chatter", you can <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/CurrentandRecentNewsletters.htm"><strong>read our most current and recent newsletters here</strong></a>!<br /><br />We're also having a fabulous blog giveaway, <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/10/shabby-cottage-shops-blog-holiday.html"><strong>"The Pink Present"</strong></a> valued at $400! Stop by and enter "The Pink Present" giveaway, it ends on November 30, <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/10/shabby-cottage-shops-blog-holiday.html"><strong>there's still time to enter</strong></a> and no purchase is necessary! It'll be "The Perfect Gift" for one very lucky person!!!<br />Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, see you on Friday!<br /><br />Mimi<br /><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/">Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique</a>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-75301562792625745732009-11-18T16:25:00.007-05:002009-11-18T16:46:07.411-05:00It's Pinkalicious Christmas Party Time at Shabby Cottage Shops!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhZ-2Um8rC5QeGUo98TdtHomJTJCxHsIDtyIiOYBmxlXMC6ssDgBy5lSw8giJMdfgE78yecPoa-uYNd25-AePi99lAb4dIv8BKxjHSer6RPwj2DNARhO0aU-C_iJsZnGczjcaZHEeop0/s1600/PINKOLICIOUS+XMAS+180x226.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405558086876876994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifhZ-2Um8rC5QeGUo98TdtHomJTJCxHsIDtyIiOYBmxlXMC6ssDgBy5lSw8giJMdfgE78yecPoa-uYNd25-AePi99lAb4dIv8BKxjHSer6RPwj2DNARhO0aU-C_iJsZnGczjcaZHEeop0/s400/PINKOLICIOUS+XMAS+180x226.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br />This Week's Theme is "The Perfect Gift" for our <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkaliciousChristmasParties.htm">Pinkalicious Christmas Party</a>!<br /><br />You're invited to join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 19th. This week's theme is "The Perfect Gift" for our "Pinkalicious Christmas Party". We have "The Perfect Gift" for all of your holiday shopping at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>! Many new items at our fabulous boutiques this week include "Wish Boxes" from <a href="http://www.debicoules.com/category_39/Pinkalicious-Christmas-Party-NEW.htm">Debi Coules Romantic Art</a>; new hand painted signs at <a href="http://www.rosecottagechic.com/Pinkalicious_Christmas_Party.html">Rose Cottage Chic</a>; and gingerbread mixing bowls with matching kitchen accessories at <a href="http://www.sweetheartsnest.com/category_71/Pinkalicious-Christmas-Party.htm">Sweetheart's Nest.</a> You'll find many more <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkaliciousChristmasParties.htm">fabulous new items</a> are available from our boutiques at Shabby Cottage Shops!<br /><br />At this week's <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/PinkaliciousChristmasParties.htm">Pinkalicious Christmas Party</a>, you're sure to find "The Perfect Gift"! Looking for shabby chic, Paris Apartment Style, French Chic or romantic gifts? You'll find it all at Shabby Cottage Shops and our beautiful boutiques. Each shop has the ultimate selection of gifts for your holiday shopping list, along with some great sales, Free shipping, Free gift wrap and Free gifts with purchase! Be sure to stop by on Thursday, all day, you're sure to find "The Perfect Gift" at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>.<br /><br />Visit all of our wonderful shops and see what our busy shop owners added to their shops this week and find "The Perfect Gift" at Shabby Cottage Shops!<br /><br />Don't forget to stop by and <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/10/shabby-cottage-shops-blog-holiday.html">enter for a chance to win "The Pink Present"</a> giveaway at Shabby Cottage Shops blog! There's no purchase necessary and the contest ends November 30! It's valued over $400.00!<br /><br />We're also participating in <a href="http://www.makeminepink.com/shop-hop/">Make Mine Pink's "12 Days of Christmas" Shop Hop</a>! This starts on November 27th and ends December 8th. There is a huge grand prize valued at $1000.00 You can join in the fun and <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/12DaysofChristmasShopHop.htm">Shop Hop with us here</a>!<br /><br />If you are interested in joining Shabby Cottage Shops mailing list so you can found out the "latest scoop", <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/GetTheCottageNews.htm">sign up here</a>! You'll find out all the latest news about specials, sales and giveaways, plus all the latest cottage chatter, available to members of our mailing list only.<br /><br />If you want to see what you have missed by not being a member of our mailing list, you can <a href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs032/1102626961726/archive/1102809030246.html">read the current and most recent newsletter here</a>!<br /><br />Happy Holidays!<br />MimiMimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-29520848645897759842009-10-29T12:37:00.001-04:002009-10-29T12:40:04.734-04:00Blog Giveaway at Shabby Cottage Shops!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiS0wl-0fpSCi2ZWjhlRAbyikOKQuD43wO1AJAunS6bl6XQG6friKQheRo9am4enJ2WjWsner8UTT9MfocAsPy6c7fAmSiWrCwhW3pvbeqHKZa6yz1l6c-uizjmSxVl3GSZokKaTIflF9H/s1600-h/The+Pink+Present+Holiday+Blog+Giveaway+Pics+Redo+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397094440448417346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiS0wl-0fpSCi2ZWjhlRAbyikOKQuD43wO1AJAunS6bl6XQG6friKQheRo9am4enJ2WjWsner8UTT9MfocAsPy6c7fAmSiWrCwhW3pvbeqHKZa6yz1l6c-uizjmSxVl3GSZokKaTIflF9H/s400/The+Pink+Present+Holiday+Blog+Giveaway+Pics+Redo+003.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvTT-z4N_fM05YrzcrECgkoIscJoqe2Sh5XJNtzJv6OBeyH0lRxzeHkv3eP0CSVZB_9646gHuY0mjYYg6IBDyVMzTfbcnnrBh_tmyrfFAHZPcoTYKjhaGseRy93mpc9UHdYZjnNl_M0Qi/s1600-h/SCS+Pinkalicious+Ornament.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEGFaDrVEqAxDurX087Y2GD6SX1Dty6iDHFwxZc9IGChtHvR-1J5p39E0klU_IkaStfk3vPYq4vfmTCyf9YknbVoVq5AYPUqUwcAV36Y5NUkxWB0G_zU_SQnrtwltQVkNYb-7JwmPHs6m/s1600-h/The+Pink+Present+Holiday+Blog+Giveaway+Pics+Redo+002.JPG"></a></div><div></div><div></div><div>This is it! "The Pink Present" Blog Holiday giveaway at Shabby Cottage Shops starts today! Our members have created some of the most fabulous gifts for one very lucky winner! These beautiful eye candy creations are simply stunning and will make the "Perfect Gift" for one of you! <a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/2009/10/shabby-cottage-shops-blog-holiday.html">You can enter here!</a><br /><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397094090564116578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjymMJJv4_XB7KngHTbrZaHfdgiIJUHL58r7dK2qDb85nVSmcmPoKJ3ay12_XP2cH3HE87RQlRSzjYe3fpmLFa4mo7zNpp1gxH4aDfAY7prVdxuP5lljdJgTzyslzF0dGKU-BwIxnKmeaYJ/s400/The+Pink+Present+Holiday+Blog+Giveaway+Pics+Redo+002.JPG" /><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a> and the following members invite you to join us for our first Blog Holiday Giveaway. Our giveaway is valued at $350.00 and will end on November 30th at 12:00 PM EST! This includes a $75.00 gift certificate from Shabby Cottage Shops to use at any one of the participating shops below. To be eligible to win these gorgeous items and participate in our Blog Holiday Giveaway at Shabby Cottage Shops, the guidelines are outlined below:</div><br /><div></div><ol><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpK1LpFYvkGQqiUy4HJ-4rluw76XZWKBGCWeeu1PiFCJ7tuT91_gn-dT62quIls_D-mzJYTJ67GNxumhvO3r2cLQI8O5YMzLbbwKIR1_UiWFeKsX9rVEYN8UGD8YHS8NdKjTEF0KZ6OVmd/s1600-h/SCS+Pinkalicious+Ornament.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 102px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 141px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397093755255832274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpK1LpFYvkGQqiUy4HJ-4rluw76XZWKBGCWeeu1PiFCJ7tuT91_gn-dT62quIls_D-mzJYTJ67GNxumhvO3r2cLQI8O5YMzLbbwKIR1_UiWFeKsX9rVEYN8UGD8YHS8NdKjTEF0KZ6OVmd/s320/SCS+Pinkalicious+Ornament.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><li>Visit the participating shops below and look for this Pink ornament in their shop, came back and tell us where you found it, in your comments, along with your first name and last initial, email address and state of residence.</li><li>Tell us what what your favorite item in their shop.</li><li>Tell us which was your favorite shop of them all and why.</li><li>FOLLOW our blog</li><li>SIGN UP for our <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/GetTheCottageNews.htm">newsletter</a></li></ol><p>******To ENTER our giveaway and "post" a comment, please scroll down to the end of this post, it will say "Leave a Pinkalicious Comment" enter your all the information there.</p><p>Here's the Rules of "The Pink Present" Blog Holiday Giveaway at Shabby Cottage Shops:</p><ul><li>You must reside in the Continental USA or Canada</li><li>You must leave a comment where you found the Pink ornament on each participating site, your favorite item in their shop and which shop you adored the most and of course, why!</li><li>"The Pink Present" Holiday blog giveaway is free of charge and there is no purchase necessary to participate.</li><li>We cannot be held responsible for damages once the "The Pink Present" has left our hands for shipping. Any damaged items will not be replaced or reimbursed to the winner. You will receive notification when "The Pink Present" once it's shipped, along with a tracking number and delivery confirmation. Delivery time will vary to due holiday shipping times. "The Pink Present" will ship the most economical way via USPS or UPS.</li><li>Once item is received, please come back and let us know you received it by leaving a comment on the blog.</li><li>You will have 72 hours to respond to <a href="mailto:shabbycottageshops@yahoo.com">our email</a>, if we don't hear back from you, we will choose another winner by a draw.</li></ul><p>Below are the participating shops who so graciously donated these prizes for "The Pink Present" Blog Holiday Giveaway:</p><p align="left"><u><span style="color:#0000ff;"></span></u></p><ol><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.chloeschicboutique.com/">Chloe's Chic Boutique</a> ~ A Pink Covered Bird Candy Dish</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.debicoules.com/">Debi Coules Romantic Art</a> ~ Boudoir Sign ~ Signed by Debi</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.dustyoakornaments.com/">Dusty Oak Ornaments</a> ~ La Belle 100% Soy Candle and Abigail Ornament signed by the artist, Sandy</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.frenchcharmed.com/">French Charmed</a> ~ Embellished journal, Christmas tag,embellished match box and embellished gift box</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/">Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique</a> ~ Rose Print/Chenille Tote, Vintage Chenille Yummy Confections "Black Forest, Red Rose Holiday Cake"</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.nanapuddndesigns.com/">Nana Puddn Designs</a> ~ Embroidered Christmas Guest Towel</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.ribbonsrosesandmore.com/">Ribbons Roses and More</a> ~ Hand painted petite Teapot and Vintage Flour Sifter</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.rosecottagechic.com/">Rose Cottage Chic</a> ~ Romantic & Stunning Sun catcher with Crystal Prisms and Porcelain Roses</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.sweetheartsnest.com/">Sweetheart's Nest</a> ~ Santa's Magical Key</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.vintagetovogueshop.com/">Vintage to Vogue Shop</a> ~ $50.00 Gift Certificate</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a> ~ $75.00 Gift certificate to be used at any one of the participating shops</div></li><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.aritamarieshabbycottage.com/">A Rita Marie Shabby Cottage</a> ~ Shabby Chic Embellished Pink Window Shutter</div></li></ol><p><u><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.vintagetovogueshop.com/"></a></span></u></p><p></p><p></p><p>There are many wonderful products valued at $350.00 in "The Pink Present" giveaway, great to keep for yourself or share with some very special friends this holiday season!</p><p>We would like to wish each of you Happy Holidays from all of us at <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/">Shabby Cottage Shops</a>!<br />Debie<br /></p>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-64897120472677479792009-08-25T21:41:00.002-04:002009-08-25T22:27:23.268-04:00Celebrate with Us ~ Join Now ~ Get Two Months FREE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-WRzYlrxz6WYPgbarhSlv2dbq_Bsl5kgQfOW2IeVwLdjAoNSJRrSdRwLLbY1ygqBBZON8JS66_oBWngTPN2_UX6ucB_RaEi7x_XuuTIJCsNRTszlLixjK_j-fUjEwJvMTH8ps_5_DhQ/s1600-h/Shabby+Cottage+Shops+Join+Now+Get+2+Months+Free+Banner.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 51px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374081984978287074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-WRzYlrxz6WYPgbarhSlv2dbq_Bsl5kgQfOW2IeVwLdjAoNSJRrSdRwLLbY1ygqBBZON8JS66_oBWngTPN2_UX6ucB_RaEi7x_XuuTIJCsNRTszlLixjK_j-fUjEwJvMTH8ps_5_DhQ/s400/Shabby+Cottage+Shops+Join+Now+Get+2+Months+Free+Banner.JPG" /></a><strong> I want to share this information with everyone! So read on... if you are looking for a wonderful online shopping community with the lowest membership dues and fantastic benefits, look no further, but please do compare everything..we think you will find Shabby Cottage Shops is the best new online shopping mall</strong>!<br /><br /><strong>As many of you know, </strong><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/"><strong>Shabby Cottage Shops</strong></a><strong> is a new online shopping mall and we have some very exciting news to share with you! Our first ad debuted in Romantic Homes today to announce the grand opening of Shabby Cottage Shops and we are celebrating!</strong><br /><br /><strong>We are celebrating by having a fabulous "</strong><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/Membership-Info.htm"><strong>come join us</strong></a><strong>" special and invite you to </strong><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/BecomeaMember.htm"><strong>become a member</strong></a><strong> of our gorgeous Victorian Cottage community at a fantastic price! If you join now, your six month membership will include</strong> <strong><em>two months absolutely FREE</em></strong>!<br /><br /><strong>I have to tell you one of the best benefits are our "co~op" ads, at unbelievably affordable low cost, which you allow you additional exposure at a price will honestly astound you! Do you like to pay more than you should, or can't participate because of your current cost for co~op ads?? Another reason we invite you to <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/BecomeaMember.htm">come join us</a> at Shabby Cottage Shops! We have a full page </strong><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/articles.htm"><strong>ad coming out in October and more ads throughout</strong></a><strong> the upcoming Holiday Season. Now is the most opportune time </strong><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/BecomeaMember.htm"><strong>to join</strong></a><strong> and get the fullest impact from these ad during the busiest time of the year!</strong><br /><br /><strong>Plus when you </strong><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/BecomeaMember.htm"><strong>join us</strong></a><strong>, you will receive <em>two months FREE</em> <em>membership, plus if you "refer a friend" and two of your friends become members, and they join, you will receive an additional month FREE, you will get Three Months FREE</em>! Tell your friends about Shabby Cottage Shops, and make sure they tell us you referred them, so you will get an additional month FREE!</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/pages/BecomeaMember.htm"><strong>Come Join us</strong></a><strong>, get your choice of the wonderful Victorian cottages available at Shabby Cottage Shops today. Enjoy your <em>FREE</em> membership! Come, celebrate with us, and <em>get noticed</em> for less, at </strong><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/"><strong>Shabby Cottage Shops</strong></a><strong>!</strong><br /><br /><strong>Debra</strong><br /><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/"><strong>Shabby Cottage Shops</strong></a>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-80217990275848591052009-08-15T12:01:00.005-04:002009-08-15T12:27:03.964-04:00Something to Make You Laugh on Pink Saturday!<strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#000000;">I just found the cutest "bird", and wanted to share him with you! I was visiting one of our</span> </span></strong><a href="http://www.creativelifestudio.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>members blog</strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">, <span style="color:#000000;">Christine, from my</span> </span></strong><a href="http://shabbycottageshops.ning.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>ning network</strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">, <span style="color:#000000;">and when I saw this I almost fell off my chair laughing! My wonderful cocker spaniel, Cody, who is almost a year old now, watched this with me and he was trying to "get him"! It's hiliarious!</span></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#000000;">Please take a moment on this wonderful Pink Saturday and watch this, it will certainly make you laugh out loud, I promise! Here's the link, pass it on to your friends, if they are feeling blue today, this will certainly cheer them up!</span> </span></strong><a href="http://www.wimp.com/dancingbird/"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>http://www.wimp.com/dancingbird/</strong></span></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#000000;">On another note, I am having a great sale</span> ~ </span></strong><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?sale=yes"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>40% off</strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">, <span style="color:#000000;">visit Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique and find some great Pink Saturday deals!</span></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#000000;">I also would like to invite to join my</span> </span></strong><a href="http://shabbycottageshops.ning.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff6666;"><strong>ning network</strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">, <span style="color:#000000;">so stop by and please join us!</span></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#000000;">Have a Pinkalicious Saturday</span>!</span></strong><br /><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Mimi</span></strong></a>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-63647955268999260172009-08-12T11:01:00.005-04:002009-08-12T11:24:48.718-04:00Summer Sizzler Sale at Mimi's Rose<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VpAAyNPrld55yL29ZLAPMddDsXcmq7UCNnU19zHgYz0R0_vX4OTsJpxImb7kns_4625-bG2ug5arquCN534g4Rscz6P_WD10jbJRIqZ8zudzEKjsSzLIk4rCUJkoYmI_pM1THj35fgc/s1600-h/NewRoseBlissCollection2009Thumb+150+x+200.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369097019385696594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VpAAyNPrld55yL29ZLAPMddDsXcmq7UCNnU19zHgYz0R0_vX4OTsJpxImb7kns_4625-bG2ug5arquCN534g4Rscz6P_WD10jbJRIqZ8zudzEKjsSzLIk4rCUJkoYmI_pM1THj35fgc/s400/NewRoseBlissCollection2009Thumb+150+x+200.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>I am having a "</strong><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?sale=yes"><span style="color:#ff6666;"><strong>Summer Sizzler Sale</strong></span></a><strong>", all instock summer clothing is now 40% off! It's time to make way for the new fall and Holiday boutique clothing. There are some really cute items, if I do say so myself, so stop by and grab them while you can, once they're gone, they won't be recreated!<br /><br />There are some new Kelly Rightsell </strong><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=26"><strong><span style="color:#ff6666;">fabrics</span></strong></a><strong> which are also on sale, they are 58" wide and are on sale at an unbelievably low price. I will be adding the new holiday fabrics soon. I have a wonderful line this season from Studio E, watch for them within the next two weeks. Plus many other fabrics will be added too. Also look for the cutest holiday twirl skirts and dresses soon.<br /><br />This sale will run thru the month of August or until the instock items are gone, so grab any of the sale items while they are available now.<br /><br />It's been really hot and I am hoping everyone is staying inside and cool. I am looking forward to fall and cool weather!<br /></strong><p><strong>Mimi</strong></p>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-73464893141798734672009-07-21T14:44:00.006-04:002009-07-21T16:40:44.032-04:00Shabby Cottage Shops ~ Cottage Chatter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGc7hrmMXFtzgnVGoIfHEewfGQJPmvJQiA94AXk69AGEs59TwWlsmbt6vvwJHizcFD-9HlzoWRe8COZOz74Dl7RYwr7WmdObKm_T9mSs83OF_ZqeUqk_2fLoUbgDDE9Xh2RwjoVclRzR4/s1600-h/Shabby+Cottage+Shops+Visit.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 51px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360986668610816546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGc7hrmMXFtzgnVGoIfHEewfGQJPmvJQiA94AXk69AGEs59TwWlsmbt6vvwJHizcFD-9HlzoWRe8COZOz74Dl7RYwr7WmdObKm_T9mSs83OF_ZqeUqk_2fLoUbgDDE9Xh2RwjoVclRzR4/s400/Shabby+Cottage+Shops+Visit.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>I</strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong> would like to invite all of my wonderful followers to follow me at</strong> <a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#006600;">Shabby Cottage Shops Blog</span></strong></a><strong>! This is where you will find all the latest "Cottage Chatter" and what's happening at the newest online shopping mall! We have some more new members and others who are having their website redesigned by Susan of </strong><a href="http://www.onespringstreet.net/"><strong><span style="color:#006600;">One Spring Street</span></strong></a><strong> and will be added as she completes their websites.</strong></span></span></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#000000;">Please visit us at </span><a href="http://shabbycottageshops.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#006600;">Shabby Cottage Shops Blog</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> and read the most up todate "Cottage Chatter"! We would love to have you follow us!</span></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;">Debra</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></strong></div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-18885542096771566122009-06-30T22:45:00.006-04:002009-06-30T22:59:14.163-04:00Shabby Cottage Shops ~ A New Online Boutique Shopping Website<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTg2PsKk-hm9cAYZiUQkW5ukwWMHIrkIyTmT1H4yiGMtrhNUNk2wI3i7EFgUZU_5GDxYzNMvOlwwQ2Gtf5wIOeAw7LEg4jBJR6HH_QibM_aWhD0OF9xYmsJWu2Dv1-LYeADfdU1Gthsw/s1600-h/Shabby+Cottage+Shops+Banner+456x190A.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353320043254684146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 167px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTg2PsKk-hm9cAYZiUQkW5ukwWMHIrkIyTmT1H4yiGMtrhNUNk2wI3i7EFgUZU_5GDxYzNMvOlwwQ2Gtf5wIOeAw7LEg4jBJR6HH_QibM_aWhD0OF9xYmsJWu2Dv1-LYeADfdU1Gthsw/s400/Shabby+Cottage+Shops+Banner+456x190A.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#333333;">I have been away again, many things happening. I took my husband to the doctor today, (after much ruckuss) only to find out he has "Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever"! Ugh, but, we caught it in time, so he will recover and for that I am very thankful!</span></strong></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;color:#333333;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#333333;">Now on a much prettier note, here's a new online boutique shopping community called "</span><a href="http://www.shabbycottageshops.com/"><span style="color:#333333;">Shabby Cottage Shops</span></a><span style="color:#333333;">"! You have to see how gorgeous, shabby chic and pretty it is. Go over and take a stroll, tour the cottages. This is really a pretty website! Looks like it's going to be a great place to have your online business!</span></span></strong></div></div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-63899488477847687402009-05-22T16:58:00.005-04:002009-05-22T17:12:27.430-04:00Memorial Day Sale at Mimi's Rose 35% OFF EVERYTHING<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVBCIfqj1VZw_I8THJXm-0OaiFO96srjRL09W8yYKt3AzdOC9xZgz1nt4Yc6fS2hwpoV5kEdorVhx5GLDEfO1eVPnd_K7-pkirXiOwfD922OrFWkreNgjKxwRGuXbgvGbZ_j6_tLTar8/s1600-h/Everything"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338758654846797234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVBCIfqj1VZw_I8THJXm-0OaiFO96srjRL09W8yYKt3AzdOC9xZgz1nt4Yc6fS2hwpoV5kEdorVhx5GLDEfO1eVPnd_K7-pkirXiOwfD922OrFWkreNgjKxwRGuXbgvGbZ_j6_tLTar8/s400/Everything's+on+sale+35%25+Off+Banner.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color:#333300;">Hi to everyone ~ I have been away for quite sometime and have come back with a BANG! I am having a sale on my website for Memorial Day! EVERYTHING IS 35% OFF and I MEAN EVERTHING! Visit my </span><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/"><span style="color:#333300;">website</span></a><span style="color:#333300;"> for terrific buys for the weekend. There's fabrics, boutique clothing and more!</span></span></strong><span style="color:#333300;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;">The shows went well and I want to tell everyone hello and will get back in the "groove" with more postings about your garden and lawn care.</span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;">Have a wonderful and most of all, safe weekend. OOPS, almost forgot the sale ends on Tuesday, May 26th and if you haven't signed up for my newsletter, there is a place on the right sidebar to do so. You will receive advance notices of any more great sales I will be having!</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;">Mimi</span></strong></div></div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-10479305174400406302009-03-31T22:58:00.008-04:002009-03-31T23:35:51.432-04:00Off to the Craftsman's Classic Spring Show ~ Garden Tip #6<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-IotgbzRVaRp9_3kmWacPj5jHI9b74Eit38NyU3txc_wAUXkJQHKi1K9qnFzv70pjICw3TvYNLnsXCXtQ2Lopq-ieg9bHmOoxu2oJhhfvDS7tu5M8uxkpRKpEclRO8_E9GPvSVSKCc5Q/s1600-h/Garden+Tip+#6+Lawn+Prep+Blog.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319552377172127490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-IotgbzRVaRp9_3kmWacPj5jHI9b74Eit38NyU3txc_wAUXkJQHKi1K9qnFzv70pjICw3TvYNLnsXCXtQ2Lopq-ieg9bHmOoxu2oJhhfvDS7tu5M8uxkpRKpEclRO8_E9GPvSVSKCc5Q/s400/Garden+Tip+%236+Lawn+Prep+Blog.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#006600;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:78%;color:#666600;"><strong><span style="color:#006600;">This is the last post I will be doing for a few days, I am off to the</span></strong> <a href="http://www.gilmoreshows.com/craftsmens_classics_greensboro_spring.shtml"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">"Craftsman's Classic Spring Show"</span></strong></a><strong> <span style="color:#006600;">in Greensboro, North Carolina. The show dates are April 3rd - 5th and I am hoping it will be a great show! The show in Richmond was somewhat slow, but given the economy it was to be expected. I am just hoping this will be a better one! The promoters of this show are wonderful, do advertising on TV, Radio, in the newspapers and of course, via email. So everyone please wish me luck!</span></strong></span></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Okay, here is Garden Tip #6 and it's about Lawn Preparation ~ another this includes another item you would never think to use for this particular function, but besides good for aching and soaking, plus a laxative (grandma used to use this), read on to find out what it is.</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#666600;"><span style="color:#006600;">If you want a happy and healthy lawn, you have to give it some relief from pollution, (this is where the surprise ingredient) comes into play! So do this ~ apply lime, the pelletized type if possible, gypsum and here's the surprise ~ Epsom Salts, just as early the spring as possible. Use a hand-held broadcast type spreader. But remember this please</span> ~<span style="color:#ff0000;"> do not, however apply any lawn preparation mixture more than two (2) weeks before fertilizing your lawn!</span></span></strong></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff0000;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#666600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#666600;">Here is what you will need and again, remember it will do a 2500 SF lawn</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#666600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;">50 lb. bag of lime (again pellitized if available, it's much easier to use than the other)</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;">50 lbs. gypsum</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;">2 lbs. Epsom Salts (you should be able to find this at your local drug store ~ ha, this has many other uses for the garden I will be talking about as the posts continue.</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Your lawn will love you and you will love how your lawn looks if you follow the tips I have been posting daily! Put your home's best foot forward with a shiny, squeaky clean, green lawn which is what you will have using these mixtures and tonics I am posting. I am going to take a picture of my lawn, with a before and after shot and will post it in the next couple of weeks, after the effects of using these tonics and mixtures work their magic!</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#666600;"><span style="color:#006600;">I will post about the</span> <a href="http://www.gilmoreshows.com/craftsmens_classics_greensboro_spring.shtml"><span style="color:#000000;">Craftsman's Classic Spring Show</span></a> <span style="color:#006600;">in Greensboro when I return, in the meantime, hope each of you have a wonderful "green, natural and healthy" week!</span></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#666600;"><span style="color:#006600;">Oh, I almost forgot, don't know how I could, visit</span> <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/"><span style="color:#000000;">my website</span></a>, <span style="color:#006600;">I am having a 20% off Sale on all the beautiful </span><a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=38"><span style="color:#000000;">Vintage Chenille Yummy Confections</span></a><span style="color:#006600;"> in my bakeshop! The sale will run thru April, just in time for Easter and Mother's Day! It's the perfect " calorie free" gift for Mom!</span></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><span style="color:#006600;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#006600;"></span></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Mimi</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#333300;"></span></strong></div>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-26361916172190380302009-03-30T10:07:00.004-04:002009-03-30T10:46:29.402-04:00Mimi's Rose Sale & Garden Tip #5 Pre-Emerge Weed Control for your Lawn<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxgD55uiG0g03kDjgjfyHpn8YLIapc1QPu-zT9vnpySDRK25Cnl_OjeASxdxqsukXsJSH9uMUuq9ce98BbmehbuENXO9Rf31_8KY5bCZzFWC90MjVAFhPlDXFmvLn4aQYwKKI0TlG2oI/s1600-h/Garden+Tip+5+Blog.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318982610366372898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxgD55uiG0g03kDjgjfyHpn8YLIapc1QPu-zT9vnpySDRK25Cnl_OjeASxdxqsukXsJSH9uMUuq9ce98BbmehbuENXO9Rf31_8KY5bCZzFWC90MjVAFhPlDXFmvLn4aQYwKKI0TlG2oI/s400/Garden+Tip+5+Blog.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">Now is the time to get rid of all those weeds in your yard, like crabgrass and any other unsitely weed, even though it's green, get rid of them using this Tonic! Do this as soon as possible in the spring, and apply any pre-emerge weed control Before 12 Noon and water with your 20 gal. hose-end sprayer. Remember this tonic recipe will cover a 2500 sf lawn. The following tonic will "Shine Up" your Landscape!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">Please remember to use the 20 gal. hose-end sprayer you marked with the word <span style="color:#ff0000;">"Warning"</span> on it in red with nail polish and use this sprayer for insect or weed control only! If you didn't do this, <a href="http://mimisrosechenilleboutique.blogspot.com/2009/03/anything-pink-sale-at-mimis-rose-insect.html"><span style="color:#003300;">then read this post and follow the directions please!</span></a></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">Here's the <span style="color:#003300;">Pre-Emerge Weed Control Tonic</span> ~ again you aren't going to believe how simple it is and what's in it ~ so here's the "recipe". This will really "Zing" the weeds! </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Pre-Emerge Weed Control Tonic for Your Lawn:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">1 Cup liquid dish soap or children's shampoo (this removes the seed shell protection from the weeds)</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">1 Cup of Hydrogen Perioxide</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">2 tbsp. Instant Tea</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">You can also add your favorite liquid pre-emerge control to this tonic.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">If you prefer to use "dry" pre-emerge controls, you can add 1 Cup of "Dry Laundry" detergent to the purchased "dry" pre-emerge controls. This will also remove "seed shell" protection from the unsitely weeds in your lawn!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">Again, apply this with the 20 gal. hose-end sprayer, marked with the word "Warning"before 12 Noon.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">Also, just an update on a Sale I am having on <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/"><span style="color:#003300;">my website</span></a> ~ all the <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=38"><span style="color:#003300;">Vintage Yummy Confections Bakery Items</span></a><span style="color:#003300;"> </span>are on sale now and will run thru the Month of April, 20% OFF. Many are priced under $10.00! These are the prettiest cupcakes, cakes and tea cakes you will find anywhere on the web. <a href="http://mimisrosechenilleboutique.blogspot.com/2009/01/perfect-gift-handmade-valentine-vintage.html"><span style="color:#003300;">Here is a previous post about these yummy bakery items!</span></a> Go look at the menu when you have a minute. Each item is on sale 20% off the regular price. There are lots of "freshly baked" goodies, they are truly the perfect "Eye Candy" and would make a wonderful gift for Easter or Mother's Day!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">I hope everyone is enjoying the Garden Tips and will find them helpful and useful! I love sharing this kind of information with everyone. Watch for another tip on Lawn care tomorrow! </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">Have a wonderful day!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">Mimi</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-258271790315812981.post-26599373793678586112009-03-29T11:20:00.005-04:002009-03-29T12:11:13.020-04:00Anything Pink Sale at Mimi's Rose ~ Insect Prevention for your Lawn<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmmzLlZbKGkGZsAUInfQpG_3habxMWP-VYppmrAjk6zWCwofr4yCyyGerJlxoIjl24XLHQ0e4XHqd4RUI-_9euZXDUR0aGeuTY5GtUUbbLjUtUGodn6IsdSZEB34NhQ_NcUD74EG1Ea7g/s1600-h/Lawn+Insect+Control+Blog+Banner.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318629935497876834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmmzLlZbKGkGZsAUInfQpG_3habxMWP-VYppmrAjk6zWCwofr4yCyyGerJlxoIjl24XLHQ0e4XHqd4RUI-_9euZXDUR0aGeuTY5GtUUbbLjUtUGodn6IsdSZEB34NhQ_NcUD74EG1Ea7g/s400/Lawn+Insect+Control+Blog+Banner.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Here's the next in a series of posts on lawn care, gardening and just general things you can do in these areas to ensure everything is pest free and beautiful. </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Today's post is about how to control bugs in your lawn. Yes, every lawn has bugs. To debug and disease-proof your lawn there are two tonics to help you control insects. So read on about how to get rid of them, again using things which are readily available in your home, or easily purchased at the grocery store!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">You must do this before anything else ~ read and heed this please:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Take a 20 gal. hose-end sprayer and pain the word <span style="color:#ff6666;">"Warning"</span> in red on the jar with red nail polish. Then add an orange golf ball (it's like an agitator and use this sprayer only to apply the pest or insect control at their recommended rate, the tonic recipe is below!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">To debug and disease- proof your lawn,<span style="color:#ff6666;"> before</span> you apply any chemical insect control, mix this tonic in your 20 gal. hose-end sprayer. Then <span style="color:#ff6666;">followup within one hour,</span> with an application of Dursban or Diazinon at the recommend rate.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">1 cup of Fels Naptha Soap Solution*</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">1 cup chewing tobacco juice**</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">1 cup antiseptic mouthwash</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">*How to make the Fels Naptha Soap Solution:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Shave 1" of the Fels Naptha Bar Soap into an old nylon stocking and place into a gallon of boiling hot water, along with 4 oz. of children's shampoo or liquid dish detergent, remember don't use an antibacterial dish detergent, use the inexpensive kind. You can save what you don't use, because there are many more mixtures or tonics you can use this for and will find in other posts later. Here is a link where you can purchase Fels Naptha Soap, if you can't find it at your grocery store: <a href="http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/Fels_Naptha_Soap_p/dial1001.htm">http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/Fels_Naptha_Soap_p/dial1001.htm</a> Here is another link for more great uses for this soap. I remember my grandmother always having and using this soap! <a href="http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/category_s/8.htm">http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/category_s/8.htm</a> This soap is great for many things, even Poison Ivy Control. This link tells you about Fels Naptha and the many uses it has! </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Before you apply any chemical insect control, mix the "Insect Control Tonic" recipe below in your 20 gal. hose-end sprayer and apply after 7 PM.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;">**How to make the Insect Control Tonic:</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">1 cup liquid dish soap</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">1/2 chewing tobaco juice</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">2 tbsp. Witch Hazel</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">4. tbsp. Instant Tea</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:78%;color:#ff6666;"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">IMPORTANT***** In recent years soap manufacturers have added degreasers and antibacterial ingredients to their products.</span> These are <span style="color:#ff0000;">VERY harmful</span> to your plants and most likely will burn or kill them. When a home gardening technique calls for liquid dish soap be very careful that you use only Ivory or Fels Naptha Solution. You can also use the original liquid lemon type detergent which has <span style="color:#ff0000;">no additives</span>, just be careful that it does <span style="color:#ff0000;">not contain a degreaser or is antibacterial.</span></strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Tomorrow's post will be about 'Weed Control" for your Lawn, along with another tonic to use! Stay tuned for more!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Don't forget about my <a href="http://mimisrosechenilleboutique.blogspot.com/2009/03/pink-sale-anything-pink-friday-flea.html">"Anything Pink Sale"</a> at my<a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/"> website</a>, which ends tonight at 12 Midnight, EST. Looking for pretty pink things, check out my <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/">website</a> for some pretty pink things like <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=26">gorgeous fabrics with roses</a>, <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=18">Easter Bunnies</a>, <a href="http://www.mimisrosechenilleboutique.com/catalog.php?category=38">yummy chenille cupcakes</a> and more!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Have a Great Sunday, thanks for stopping by my blog, hope these garden tips will help beautify your yard!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;">Mimi</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"></span></strong>Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963668896129989noreply@blogger.com2