tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68652427143043011842024-03-13T07:54:10.666-07:00Olive Annie Frocks & FindingsOlive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-41955565004680910572010-04-27T20:39:00.000-07:002010-04-27T20:40:15.290-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/S9et-AMIy3I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/WkJYXQTmZ5w/s1600/Olive+in+Paris"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/S9et-AMIy3I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/WkJYXQTmZ5w/s320/Olive+in+Paris" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465027953551788914" /></a>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-77846619470364682252010-04-16T09:44:00.000-07:002010-04-16T09:46:49.248-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>bonjour!</b></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>ok boys and girls...so much for blogging during my hiatus right?!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>my last little note/post had me promising to attempt to become a contender in blogland...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>i was filled with aspirations of starting to share my little tale with all of you through posts twice a week</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>in my head i told you all about olive's gypsy-girl ways...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>answered all those swirling questions about why olive closed (the big "divorce" word goes right here)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(189, 20, 22); font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; ">shared with you all my personal sorted little adventures of what it's like to be divorced at 41 (ugh)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b> and suddenly single after 20 plus years of wedded bliss (ugh again)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>trust me...there's lots to tell and i've become a one woman comedy act (just try installing your own toilet seat without swearing)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>instead...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>olive decided it was time to gypsy around again</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(189, 20, 22); font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; ">the little girl that runs around the shop at night and gets into trouble is gonna give it another whirl...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>olive has gone to paris!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>shopgirls lani griffin & laurie lavy, together with master craftsman <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif; ">extraordinaire jason moore have teamed up to bring you....</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;color:#BD1416;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Olive in Paris</span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>oui! we are s000 excited and just about ready to flip our open sign</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>officially opening </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(189, 20, 22); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 17px; "><b>Saturday, May 1st (may day)at 10:30 AM</b></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "></span></span>shop with us at the top of the stairs inside Paris Envy </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b> 4624 N 7th Ave</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>it's a home-coming of sorts...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>(i'll tell you someday all about how olive was originally supposed to open in this exact spot!) </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>we've been finding prizes to fill our shop (a few olive favs & a few new favorite finds!) </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>absolutely cannot wait to play dress-up with you...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>see you </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><b>May 1st!</b></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:180%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#BD1416;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; ">PeaCe, AmOur & OliVes</span></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', 'Times Serif', serif;font-size:130%;color:#BD1416;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div></span>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-54297070772980646252010-03-17T13:02:00.001-07:002010-03-17T13:02:52.696-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(209, 68, 39); font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; ">hello lovely friends</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>most of you have certainly heard about the sad news at sirens...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>from my heart to yours thank you for posting sweet messages to shelly and i on the sirens blog </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>(<a href="http://www.sirensandsaints.blogspot.com/">www.sirensandsaints.blogspot.com</a>)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>bIg-0L-tHAnKs to all of you who have reached out personally with emails & phone calls</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>you keep reminding me daily of exactly what it is i love about being a shopgirl</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>no word yet from the powers that be on just how long it is going to be before sirens gets "humpty-dumpty-ied" back together again...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>sooo...meanwhile</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>whilst i personally seem to have an out-of-my-hands, un-expected, un-determined amount off time off...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>along with all sorts of crazy things to tackle on the "if only i had time" list...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>i'm gonna devote some time to blog-land and give this blogging thing a whirl</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>i'm not a professional (this IS my first rodeo)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>i can't promise great pics and wUn-der-fUll backdrops (not at first anyhoo)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>i AM, however, going to see what olive's been up to and add a few sprink-lins' in about my personal "life-in-a-snow-globe" moments </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>so pop in for a read every now and again</b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>maybe this time-off will be the perfect opportunity to catch y'all up on olive's antics</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>olive's been quite the gypsy girl...she's run around a few places with her missing boot! </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>who knows where and what she'll be up to next...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>as for the shopgirl...well, i've had a few shakes of the snowglobe myself</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>so if you feel like giving us a read...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>until the next post...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#D14427;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>peAcE, loVe & </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'SchoolHouse Cursive B';font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><i>olives</i></span></span></span></span></div></span>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-22069188541263398402010-03-05T08:25:00.001-08:002010-03-05T08:25:44.371-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(179, 179, 179); "><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-top: 0.25em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.4em; color: rgb(255, 111, 207); "><a href="http://sirensandsaints.blogspot.com/2010/03/vagabond-days.html" style="color: rgb(255, 111, 207); text-decoration: none; display: block; font-weight: normal; ">vagabond days...</a></h3><div class="post-header-line-1"></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#343434;">what are you doing THIS SATURDAY? join us for some shopping fun...the 2010 m7 Street Fair in the Melrose District will be just the way to spend your day! </span></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#343434;">In celebration the shop girls at Sirens and Saints are hosting </span><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#343434;">vagabond days</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#343434;">! the third thurday gypsys will be here with all their prizes (Dos Fannies, Paris Montana, Blissfully Traveled and a few other of your favorite gypsy girls)...inside Sirens the sale rack is dipin' down a little lower... for saturday only everything will be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#761B11;">50% off</span></span></span>... so come down for some good old "fashion" fun and join the girls (and 7th Ave) in celebration.</span></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><br /></div></div></span>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-3008322174214229852010-02-17T14:15:00.001-08:002010-02-17T14:15:41.031-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(250, 71, 134); font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; ">girlsies...it's Vagabond Nites in gypsyville!!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>you and yours are invited to a special evening of shopping fun in the Melrose District...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>Rust and Roses along with Sirens and Saints</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>will be staying open late from 6-9pm </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>so toss your cares into the perfect spring night air & play gypsy with us</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>the shopgirls will be speading local love by featuring a few of our favorite lovely local artists and their prizes</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>joining us for this months 3rd Thursday fun:</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>traveling vintage jewelry artisans dos fannies </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><a href="http://www.dosfannies.com/">www.dosfannies.com</a></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>Paris Montana and her blacktop jewelbox boudoir </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><a href="http://www.parismontana.blogspot.com/">www.parismontana.blogspot.com</a></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>paper artisan extraordinaire Trish Evans will be showcasing her finery</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>vintagebliss.typepad.com</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(250, 71, 134); font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; ">one never knows who else the gypsy air might blow our way...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(250, 71, 134); font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; ">what we do know is that you don't want to miss out on any of the amazing-ness </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#FA4786;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>see you for shopping fun!</b></span></span></div></span>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-84578334532591464192009-12-16T07:47:00.000-08:002009-12-16T07:52:36.087-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>hello friends</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>Merry! Merry! to you all...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>it's that "most wUn-der-fUll" time of the year again</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>hope you all are enjoying the arizona version of "a chill in the air" & the hustle and bustle that is the season</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>couple fun things to share that will surely make your holly-days merry & bright...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>the Siren's (and sometimes Saint) girls are blogging.... 0 ya! we blog!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>read along with us (you can become a blog follower) </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>weekly we'll share our favorite finds, buying adventures, shop event news and (when we can catch him) our favorite "crooky" the cat pics</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><a href="http://www.sirensandsaints.blogspot.com/">http://www.sirensandsaints.blogspot.com/</a></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>also (this very thursday) all your stocking stuffers, and perfect one-of-a-kind gifts (you still haven't found) for all your one-of-a-kind peeps</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>found.done.</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>all on one quaint little street!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', serif;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: -webkit-xxx-large;"><b>the 3rd thursday melrose crawl & vagabond nites at Siren's & Saints...west side of 7th ave just N of indian school rd (from 6-9pm)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>joining us at S & S (along with yUm-0 treats, hot cider & umbrella heaters) will be...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>house featured vintage jewelry artists Dos Fannies <a href="http://www.dosfannies.com/">http://www.dosfannies.com/</a></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>from the Phx DIY</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/spacecadetjewelry">Space Cadet Jewelry</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kenzienoelle">Kenzie Noelle</a></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>and of course, our ms heidi and her traveling airstream blacktop jewelbox boudior</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><a href="http://parismontana.blogspot.com/">http://parismontana.blogspot.com/</a></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>we mUst see you there...the night is way t000 much of a large time...trust!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>wishing you & yours</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b>PeAce, LoVe & all kinDs-O-mErRiMeNT</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'SchoolHouse Cursive B';"><i>lani</i></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;color:#961A18;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><br /></div></span>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-28862187263827097572009-11-18T07:56:00.000-08:002009-11-18T07:57:18.070-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><blockquote type="cite"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><blockquote type="cite"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><blockquote type="cite"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><blockquote type="cite"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(249, 70, 21); font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; ">it's that time again...</span></div></div><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#F94615;">can it be the third thursday of November already? yikes!</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#F94615;">we had such a large time last month...you must join!</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#F94615;">the artists that joined us did not disappoint...all brought along such great prizes & i'm sorry but there's just something magical that happens to a street when it's dripped in cafe' lights & luminaries...</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#F94615;">so grab a latte' or hot cocoa at Copper Star and then meander along 7th ave enjoying the November crisp air...magic!</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#F94615;">see you thursday...look for the airstream! (yes, Paris Montana will be back!!!)(s0 will the Dos Fannies gals, Flipp'd bird & the darling ms melissa with her one-of-a-kind stationary creations...can you say stocking stuffers?!)</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#F94615;">x0x0</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'SchoolHouse Cursive B';font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#F94615;">lani</span></i></span></span></div></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></span>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-43631367158032014712009-10-13T20:54:00.000-07:002009-10-13T20:56:14.872-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">you all simply must come....</span></b></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">how fun is this? </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">join us for a new tradition...</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Vagabond Nites</span></b></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">...happening every 3rd Thursday during the Melrose Crawl...</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">this </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Thursday October 15th </span></b></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">(and every 3rd Thursday) from 6-9pm along 7th Avevue</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Vagabond Nites will feature amazing artists showcased at </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Sirens & Saints </span></b></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">along with </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Rust and Roses</span></b></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">...</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">our first featured artist is Paris Montana...you can't even imagine her vintage Airsteam trailer "turned black top</span></b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"> jewlery box boudoir boutique" ...yes, you read right! An airstream trailer that she rolls up in complete with hardwood floors and chandeliers (not to mention the baubles!)</span></b></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">SIGN ME UP!! (how did she get my life?!)</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">www.parismontana.blogspot.com</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">trust...meeting the inspiring Heidi of Paris Montana literally has me starring at my closet every morning asking WWPMW? (what would paris montana wear) </span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">Ms Heidi is not traveling alone...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">also joining our Vagabond Nites fun is Trish from Blissfully Traveled</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><a href="http://www.vintagebliss.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">www.vintagebliss.typepad.com</span></a></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">S & S featured house artists the Dos Fannies gals</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><a href="http://www.DosFannies.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">www.DosFannies.com</span></a></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">and several other local artists traveling with their one-of-a-kind prizes...</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">all s000 very terribly tempting don't you think?</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">So...save-the-date for a date with us and make your 3rd Thursday a large time...</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">see y'all for the Melrose Crawl</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><br /></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">PeaCe, LoVe & all kinds 0 fun for you this week!</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter', fantasy;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div></span>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-71291190955292391192009-10-04T08:04:00.000-07:002009-10-04T08:06:23.389-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>hello dears</b></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>i hope this note finds all of you well, happy and living life with a huge appetite for more</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>personally, i have been living life these days with a perfect absense of balance...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>for a feet-on-the-ground-girl like me, life has forced me to peel my hands from the roller-coaster bar and throw em on up in the air! woo-hoo!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>so here we go...(again)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>exciting news to share from shop-land...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>there's a new shop in town & i must say it's a large time!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>ms shelly (chief junkster) of the wUn-der-fUll rust and roses has opened a new clothing/bauble boutique...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><b>Sirens & Saints</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>and guess what?! she's letting me play shopgirl!!! the closest thing to heaven for a girl like me</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>i think i'm back to where i was when i got lost...nothing like a perfect skipabeat moment!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>shelly has filled her shop with some curl-your-toes prizes (you might even find a few of oLiVes old favs!)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; ">please come round to say hi...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>i've missed you all so...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; font-weight: normal; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>oLiVes spirit is very much with me still...</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>sometimes in the morning when i turn the key i see that one-booted girl running around! (i swear!)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>a few of you have found your way to the shop already & trust...seeing you has curled my toes</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>so from my heart to yours...thanks for all the LoVe this last year</b></span></span></div></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>look for "Sirens & Saints" right next to "Rust and Roses"</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>(</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; "><b>west side of 7th ave just north of indian school rd...along the Melrose Curve</b></span></span><b>)</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>come shop the curve </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><b>Tuesday-Saturday from 10-5</b></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>i'll be the girl waiting for you behind the counter...waiting to play dress-up</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>PeAcE, LoVe & SiReNs </b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Handwriting';"><i>lani</i></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Handwriting';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>lani griffin</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'American Typewriter';font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; "><b>shopgirl<br /></b></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'American Typewriter'; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; ">ring 602.296.4349</span></div></div></span>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-63642317192097432522009-06-19T07:36:00.000-07:002009-06-19T07:50:25.687-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Casual; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">it is with a heavy heart</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">and a BiG 'oL SiGh...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">life has once again been like a snow-globe and has shape shifted quite suddenly (i must say)<br /><br />sadly...breaks the last of my little heart...i've had to close olive</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">i find it difficult to even type those words...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">olive, for me has been one of those "dream BiG" things they talk & write songs about</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">olive was created out of inspiration gleaned from admired designers & fellow shop girls...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">she came about on a wing and a prayer (as they say) and lots of "pretty pleasing" to my family...i s0000 wanted my own shop and my family (often at great sacrifices to them) lifted me up in full support so the dream could be reached.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">i have to say with her and all of you i have been blessed</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">she was a dream that actually came to be...how lucky!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">so thank you dear friends</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">i have loved all your sweet faces</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">shake! shake! shake! goes the snow-globe</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">what's next for olive and i? hmmmmm</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">we'll stay in touch...and who knows...maybe olive will shape shift again...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">trunk shows anyone? have amazing finds...will travel! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">our moving was a sudden decision...certain to have caused a bit of confusion and swirl...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">we have been trying to get the word out to our email subscribers that shopping is still available...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">all prizes are available thru either trunk shows, purchasing prizes shown on web</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">AND</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">we've gone back home (to where we started)...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">through the month of july we have a selection of Olive prizes (most 25-50% off!) available for sale at Sage Antiques (located at 335 w McDowell rd in phoenix)<br /></span><a href="http://phoenix.citysearch.com/profile/41066571/phoenix_az/sage_antiques.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">http://phoenix.citysearch.com/profile/41066571/phoenix_az/sage_antiques.html </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"> wed-sat 10-5 sun 12-4</span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#8F3C5F;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 13px; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Bradley Hand ITC';font-size:180%;color:#8F3C5F;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Casual; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">hope to see y'all soon...missing you already!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">PeaCe, LoVe & oLiVes (forever)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">lani </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">(& olive...of course!)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#8F3C5F;"></span></div></span></b></span></span></div></span></span></div><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span></span><span class="Apple-string-attachment"><object type="application/x-apple-msg-attachment" data="cid:B84B2CE2-84BA-4E4B-B127-C5C5E1CC2F1C@ph.cox.net" height="432" width="306"></object></span></div></span>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-90546918443379625352009-05-16T15:42:00.000-07:002009-05-17T17:53:01.242-07:00dresses<div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Ladies - this is the perfect dress. I've tried it on, and truly there is not one better. Flattering ruffle bust with a high denim waist (vertical pinstripe - we love that). Ties into a bow in the back. There are only three dresses left - get one and you will be one of the three happiest women on the planet right now. I promise, just try it on.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sg9C4kAvcqI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/Y16zbSkJVZw/s1600-h/olive+new+024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336557622964220578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 182px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sg9C4kAvcqI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/Y16zbSkJVZw/s320/olive+new+024.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> This dress is so stunning it's hard to believe it sells for less than $100! This reminds me of something I'd wear to an amazing summer brunch or a book signing or tea at the Phoenician!<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sg9Cs7XL_aI/AAAAAAAAAcI/OT5UYgbfz_A/s1600-h/olive+new+031.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336557423073951138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 122px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sg9Cs7XL_aI/AAAAAAAAAcI/OT5UYgbfz_A/s320/olive+new+031.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:courier new;">I *heart* this next dress because even though the color suggests fall, the print is so summery that it actually works for right now - day or night! It's modest enough for any event, but hugs you enough that's it's even great for a date! </span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336557738168784386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 167px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sg9C_RLplgI/AAAAAAAAAcY/47iY0vOBSl4/s320/olive+new+027.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;"> I love it paired with this "glass slipper" rhinestone necklace for evening - now all we need is prince charming!</span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336557824116128034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sg9DERXF-SI/AAAAAAAAAcg/IE19e2NJT1c/s320/olive+new+028.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span><div><div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">-pEaCe, LoVe AnD oLiVes!</span></div></div></div><br /></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-51211647536044634132009-05-13T08:59:00.000-07:002009-05-13T09:11:43.649-07:00Chic equivalent of sunshine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgrxBPURZKI/AAAAAAAAAbo/A_m8xuiH5lY/s1600-h/olivenew022.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgrxBPURZKI/AAAAAAAAAbo/A_m8xuiH5lY/s320/olivenew022.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335341712167494818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Let some sunshine in your closet this week with olive's new contemporary collection of chic dresses from another Australian-born designer. (what do they feed those Australians?!) This designer started her own line after working with the impressive labels Jill Stuart, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Helmut</span> Lang and Donna Karen. Her clean and beautifully-tailored silhouettes are effortless and wearable all the while making the wearer look and feel chic and stunning.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">She brings together the best of downtown edge, surfer chic, and vintage nuances.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">If we had an audience, we'd <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">applaud</span> her.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-53033488219962552312009-05-12T21:48:00.000-07:002009-05-12T22:25:06.780-07:00good fashion, good karma<div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Our dream clothing line would:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;"> 1. one that feels great on our bodies while complimenting them. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">2. have a price tag that wouldn't force us to eat spaghetti for the rest of the month.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">3. do good for others. after all, what goes around comes around.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Lucky for us, we found all this when we purchased these vibrant (they acheived this color with vegetable dye - a great environment saver!) garments handwoven in India. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Not only are the clothes absolutely darling and oh-so-flattering, everything you see is under $100!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">What's best, they are made by women's cooperatives that pay employees a living wage while provide a safe and fair working environment. This in turn allows women to empower themselves and their children by providing them with an education instead of forcing them into child labor. Yay!</span></div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Feel good cause the dress looks great on you. Feel even better knowing you helped a family in India do better for themselves.</span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335169630124104642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgpUgvv_28I/AAAAAAAAAbI/siZ2lVwSB-8/s320/olivenew016.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgpVpPS0IRI/AAAAAAAAAbY/D7eEKspQpYU/s1600-h/new012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335170875542216978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgpVpPS0IRI/AAAAAAAAAbY/D7eEKspQpYU/s320/new012.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgpVKC63cSI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/R6pVByDrOhM/s1600-h/new008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335170339644600610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 193px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgpVKC63cSI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/R6pVByDrOhM/s320/new008.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335167778922318274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 232px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgpS0_fGScI/AAAAAAAAAbA/zvX4x7JCG-M/s320/olivenew020.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335171523954214866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 173px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgpWO-0SB9I/AAAAAAAAAbg/JQ4lrYFxX60/s320/olivenew019.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;">You should know that none of these prints are done by machine - this line preserves the art of hand block print methods done by hand. They are proud that their clothes contain a history and a level of artisanship that is being lost in today's world of mass production.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">We think that is just lovely - just like the dress.</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">-pEaCe, LoVe, KaRmA aNd OlIvEs!</span></div></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-39119544303788328372009-05-09T18:03:00.000-07:002009-05-10T23:36:16.757-07:00tread softly<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgfBrlVPyRI/AAAAAAAAAa4/P8a2vFgQaS8/s1600-h/ksparty6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334445238143404306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgfBrlVPyRI/AAAAAAAAAa4/P8a2vFgQaS8/s320/ksparty6.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:courier new;">Our hard-working olivette and dear, dear friend Krista turned another year older last week, and we threw a surprise party complete with a homemade umbrella, hand-numbered linens tied with picture tags (a collage of family photos), and a even a paper-flower garland (made by her daughter).</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">The dinner was set in Bev's backyard, and with all her flowers in bloom and the candles lit, we felt inspired to wear light, flowy dresses for the warm evenings to come.<br /></span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgYplyIzBYI/AAAAAAAAAao/Ws4jNRCKvVA/s1600-h/newclothes014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333996537757500802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgYplyIzBYI/AAAAAAAAAao/Ws4jNRCKvVA/s320/newclothes014.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> We adore this new line we found - we think you will too! The dress on the left is from an LA designer. She makes all her tops and dresses with feminine cuts and flowing materials. Inspired by French imagery, romantic writings and 16th century Goth designs, this line is classically feminine with a hint of rock-n-roll.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">The dress on the right is reconstructed from vintage found fabrics - each dress is unique!<br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgYpbIgg0eI/AAAAAAAAAag/yAdrMsIX488/s1600-h/newclothes019.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333996354783990242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 169px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgYpbIgg0eI/AAAAAAAAAag/yAdrMsIX488/s320/newclothes019.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333996632397966594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 182px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgYprSs17QI/AAAAAAAAAaw/ebzkG6_xqQM/s320/newclothes020.jpg" border="0" /> </div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">The next two dresses are from a line that was born when the designer began sewing dresses in her sister's garage. The dresses she began selling in her backyard and out of a suitcase have now evolved into a nationwide craze for all who follow her line. The dresses are all simple. classic. feminine while leaving something to the imagination. perfect.</span></p>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-15317606543213797202009-05-07T21:30:00.001-07:002009-05-09T18:03:13.155-07:00a little wild child<div align="center"> <span style="font-family:courier new;">We always say it's better to have more than one opinion in life. With shopgirl's daughter on board in the buying process now, we have a fun, young take on what we already love. It's so nice when you're under 20 and a t-shirt can still be paired with a pleated skirt and a flower in your hair.<br /></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Those of us over 20 (or over 40 shhhh) can still enjoy these cheeky shirts paired with jeans, flats, and a great beach tote for summer. </span><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333309134082337394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgO4Zn5S6nI/AAAAAAAAAaI/5Qcgj5m1Fqg/s320/1668070_wildfox_kissmetank1.jpg" border="0" /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333993506953574562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgYm1Xg1OKI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/Gbgx29jUX8I/s320/kissme.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;">Kiss me...you'll love it top paired with a 100% silk print skirt.</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333994402769064194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgYnpgr40QI/AAAAAAAAAaY/J3t43Xorrtk/s320/new+clothes+015.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333308722897131682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SgO4BsHGmKI/AAAAAAAAAaA/xlBqb0q1Q80/s320/315A3205.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">After all, girls really do just wanna have fun - no matter what age!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">-pEaCe, LoVe, AnD oLiVeS!</span></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-3440606634947951052009-05-01T16:56:00.000-07:002009-05-01T20:59:50.738-07:00"Sweet Kara-Line"<div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuNIp_3KrI/AAAAAAAAAZg/PS-_iNnpJGc/s1600-h/new+clothes+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331009763775294130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuNIp_3KrI/AAAAAAAAAZg/PS-_iNnpJGc/s320/new+clothes+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">We definitely agree with this statement, which is why we ordered this celebrated line of individually handcrafted trays and platters that are prized by collectors around the world.</span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Oprah's O-List, Instyle and House & Garden are just a few of the publications these designs have been featured in. Brought all the way from Oyster Bay, New York right into our happy shop.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuNBPudmdI/AAAAAAAAAZY/fIkumvPY8uo/s1600-h/new+clothes+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331009636463909330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuNBPudmdI/AAAAAAAAAZY/fIkumvPY8uo/s320/new+clothes+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> Moms love a great saying for Mother's Day!</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuMw6tv8KI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/54BDqdHKO6o/s1600-h/new+clothes+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331009355945865378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuMw6tv8KI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/54BDqdHKO6o/s320/new+clothes+007.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:courier new;">Waves on the ocean, a summer breeze, and fresh laundry hanging out to dry are just a few things we think of when wearing this gorgeous top from a line that is a favorite of Gwyneth Paltrow.<br /></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331066835265443378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfvBCp3c1jI/AAAAAAAAAZw/lu8mGuO825A/s320/JUMPSUIT.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuMm6tInvI/AAAAAAAAAZI/heHc1-ugvBk/s1600-h/new+clothes+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331009184144596722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuMm6tInvI/AAAAAAAAAZI/heHc1-ugvBk/s320/new+clothes+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> She picked this jumpsuit as a 2009 must-have for your wardrobe.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Also in, the long-awaited Kara-line collection! For those of you who have waited months for this collection, it is finally here! For those of you who don't know the line, you will fall in love.</span><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuMdi-2sjI/AAAAAAAAAZA/Gc6bt3NZekY/s1600-h/new+clothes+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331009023157645874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuMdi-2sjI/AAAAAAAAAZA/Gc6bt3NZekY/s320/new+clothes+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;">This line truly embodies "handmade" with vintage found fabrics that change every month. Each dress is handsketched and brought to life with the different fabrics - no designs or fabrics are ever repeated! As a retailer, we never even know what is coming! It's like opening presents each time we receive a package from her! The dresses are named after Kara's girlfriends - each dress comes with a name but not a size. Come find your one-of-a-kind frock today!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">After you twirled around in your special flowy frock, take comfort in soft cotton tees with the motto "live with no regrets". </span></div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;">Fun designs include peace signs, crosses, even longhorns!<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331070301932681794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 158px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfvEMcNU-kI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/4PnXCnodfFE/s320/triptic1.jpg" border="0" />Also grab her satchel and get to where you need to go! Great diaper bag, mom bag, school bag or everyday bag!<br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuNa3JqjDI/AAAAAAAAAZo/qKlMNCV3gd4/s1600-h/new+clothes+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331010076543716402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 173px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfuNa3JqjDI/AAAAAAAAAZo/qKlMNCV3gd4/s320/new+clothes+010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />-pEaCe, LoVe, AnD eXtRa OlIvEs!</div></div></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-4372382488491504412009-04-29T19:14:00.000-07:002009-04-29T19:48:48.048-07:00cheers to mum!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">olive's top fav five for mum</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:18px;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfkKOcB2O6I/AAAAAAAAAYg/OSHksW14mcc/s400/P2160690.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330302877128080290" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfkO73rZWCI/AAAAAAAAAYw/_BR4UJF8G_Y/s1600-h/P2120680.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"></span></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfkO73rZWCI/AAAAAAAAAYw/_BR4UJF8G_Y/s1600-h/P2120680.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:48px;"></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfkO73rZWCI/AAAAAAAAAYw/_BR4UJF8G_Y/s1600-h/P2120680.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><div style="display: inline !important; "><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">*give flowers that last & last...</span></span></div></span></a><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">*give mum a belly laugh with erin smith's musings</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">*make mum sigh out loud with a sweet sentiment hand decopaged on french paper</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">*sweet sensations...scents that will make her swoon with bottles that will curl her toes</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">*an OA gift certificate...take the guess work out of picking a prize</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">olive (of course) wants to say thanks to all the lovely mum's, sister's, bff's of the world by offering a special shopping day...</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Wednesday, may 6th all of olive's top five picks will be 20% off</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:18px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">and 0 yes, there's more...</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">a jewelry trunk show (woo-hoo again!)</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">dos fannies will be here showcasing in person their one-of-a-kind goodness...</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">vintage rosaries, look-at-me-now cuffs & bracelets, necklaces and earrings all made from discarded treasures (sure to get an oooo awwwww out of her) </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:18px;">we have many other jewelry lines too that we know you will enjoy!</span></div></span></span></div><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfkO73rZWCI/AAAAAAAAAYw/_BR4UJF8G_Y/s320/P2120680.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330308055690729506" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfkPixyQuxI/AAAAAAAAAY4/NYWJfryVVC8/s1600-h/P2120681.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfkPixyQuxI/AAAAAAAAAY4/NYWJfryVVC8/s320/P2120681.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330308724123810578" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;"><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">what better way to say you're one-of-a-kind than with a one-of-a-kind bauble (like a vintage address book - great for busy that busy mom who needs names and #'s on the fly!)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:18px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:180%;"><span style=" ;font-size:18px;">(of course the olivette's will wrap your findings...she'll think the package is simply too pretty to open) another ooooo awwwww for sure! </span></span></div><div><br /></div></span></span></span></span></div></span></span></div></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfkLuoknG1I/AAAAAAAAAYo/iBrR1TknRCQ/s1600-h/P2120677.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfkLuoknG1I/AAAAAAAAAYo/iBrR1TknRCQ/s320/P2120677.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330304529762556754" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'Marker Felt';font-size:18px;">peace, love, olives & cheers to mums</span><br /></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-1143778344968026442009-04-27T12:19:00.000-07:002009-04-27T12:34:56.237-07:00We've Grown!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new';">Olive Annie has really taken shape in the last couple of months, and we have you to thank! We so appreciate all of our new friends, and all of your great feedback! Our lines have expanded, and as of last week, so has the store! Come check out our newly expanded space! We now have even more room for delightful frocks and findings for spring! Don't miss what's coming for Mother's Day! Remember - our big event day is Wednesday, May 6!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfYGG2ZDISI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/tCiITjyDcms/s320/GardenFurniture001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329453923789119778" /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-family: 'courier new';">Moms love flattering tops - especially when they are constructed from vintage bed linens and other yummy fabrics - so soft!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_t_wnw_ehjf8/sfygppzgv5i/aaaaaaaaayy/3o7xzcypu90/s1600-h/desktop017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 259px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfYGPpzgV5I/AAAAAAAAAYY/3O7XZcypu90/s320/desktop017.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329454075029247890" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Olive says give mom a sassy hand-tooled leather purse in fire engine red or midnight black to make her feel fierce on Mother's Day! </span></span></div><br /></href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_t_wnw_ehjf8/sfygppzgv5i/aaaaaaaaayy/3o7xzcypu90/s1600-h/desktop017.jpg"><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new';">-pEaCe, LoVe, AnD oLiVeS!</span></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-6852987226436330992009-04-23T09:38:00.000-07:002009-04-23T15:35:20.447-07:00Life in a Bubble<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">ever feel like this? </span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328006944401948946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfDiFkHkgRI/AAAAAAAAAXw/1Rg7x_J5g9Y/s320/thing+to+wear.jpg" border="0" /> olive says no more boring wardrobes! these fun resin-filled bubble necklaces with silver casing hold vintage prints inside hand-selected by the artist to be hand-selected by you!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328009141725634802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfDkFdyXIPI/AAAAAAAAAX4/mAwcAHAwoK0/s320/my+baby+and+me.jpg" border="0" /> add some choice phrases to your wardrobe this summer, and have fun playing dress up!<br /><br />add to your necklace with black and white initial letters or buy a few and spell your word to describe you!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328011833059743474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfDmiHyalvI/AAAAAAAAAYA/CSV01cuohDU/s320/initial+letters.jpg" border="0" /><br />olive suggests:<br />"love"<br />"play"<br />"xoxo"<br />"free"<br />"peace"<br />and of course<br />"olive"<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">-pEaCe, LoVe, AnD oLiVeS!</div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-54774455797275793702009-04-22T20:38:00.000-07:002009-04-23T16:23:29.704-07:00Love your Mother...Earth!<div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">olive loves earth day...it makes her feel all warm inside (not the global warming kind of warm mind you!) knowing that she can do her part for mother earth - and you can too! With more and more green options becoming available, there's never been a better time to give the planet a little extra love. Thinking green isn't just for hippies and tree-huggers anymore<br />proactive planet dwellers are doing what we can by recyclin', reusin', and redoin' ... </span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">olive isn't the only shade of green we love...<br />Olive Annie chooses 100% natural and sustainable fabrics whenever possible...olive also loves frocks that have been reworked from vintage bed linens and other scraps to make sweet little summer frocks like these below! </div></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327743762270167906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Se_yuWRqo2I/AAAAAAAAAXY/59AxOz9mfGE/s320/P2090661.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327747277371262882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Se_169DEx6I/AAAAAAAAAXo/3PJMqneDws0/s320/orange.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">olive's locally designed canvas "flipp'd" bags are sure to make mama earth smile...<br />stock up on these bad boys (or pretty girls)...carry 'em into the grocery store, and keePthose plastic bags from filling up our landfillsand the bellies of our water-dwelling friends!<br />in fact, we want to help get you started on being the most earth friendly yet fashionable<br />shopper in the grocery...<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">through saturday<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328031267486272178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 292px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SfD4NWqxirI/AAAAAAAAAYI/EYge1YRbKjQ/s320/20+percent.jpg" border="0" /> </span></strong></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327729212573980082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Se_lfcbxlbI/AAAAAAAAAW4/g6Kjx9Ol-00/s320/il_430xN_65604281.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327729403874970178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Se_lqlFfCkI/AAAAAAAAAXA/H0BQwpRIDUw/s320/il_430xN_65604284.jpg" border="0" /><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">While you're at it, olive says why not get the matching hat? After all, stylish accessories don't mix well with sunburned faces!</span><br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327730088096362002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 212px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Se_mSaAk7hI/AAAAAAAAAXI/IkvckEYcDQQ/s320/il_430xN_63899335.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">our favorite bauble designers subscribe to the<br />"it's all better the second time around" way of thinkin' by re-working discarded vintage treasures and using recycled metals in their prizes</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327746388318560866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Se_1HNEZImI/AAAAAAAAAXg/ffvgyX0xKDA/s320/bee.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327736336824545298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 257px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Se_r-IVeMBI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/GUA9k6ormkg/s320/P2090662.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,nothing is going to get better. it's not."The LoRAX~dr. seuss</span><br /><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">for EarTH day tips onreducing your footprint...go </span><a style="COLOR: rgb(253,25,9); TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://www.earthday.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-family:courier new;">HeRE</span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;">! </span><a href="http://www.earthday.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-family:courier new;">www.earthday.net</span></a><br /><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">-pEaCe, LoVe, AnD oLiVeS!</span></p>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-18570407019857529502009-04-18T15:24:00.000-07:002009-04-18T15:27:30.970-07:00(psssst! mum's day is may 10th!)<div align="center"> <span style="font-family:courier new;">Give her flowers that will last and last! These baubles set to arrive next week!</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326160997655024530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SepTNUnEk5I/AAAAAAAAAWw/H6KK_yxK2LU/s400/2e92773c48_89f78e7e1d_1.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Don't forget those sisters and bffs who are incredible mums! Of course, olive highly recommends you ever so gently hint to the boys you'd like wearable prizes this year!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">-pEaCe, LoVe, AnD oLiVeS!</span><br /></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-91141968989952284122009-04-17T20:41:00.000-07:002009-04-17T21:41:24.054-07:00Jewelry by Jewel Ya!<div align="center"> <span style="font-family:courier new;">If you saw our last post regarding our upcoming trunkshow collaboration with The Willows and Jewel Ya, you may be thinking, "How will I stand the suspense for another month"? "How many items can I possibly squeeze in my trunk so my husband doesn't see?" and, for a few of you, "Who is Jewel Ya?" </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Well, prepare to be amazed - Jewel Ya is the local jewelry designer who reigns in the area of hammered hearts, tiny sparkling baubles, and o-so-versatile (and durable) chains! She is the queen of pearls, charms, and all things custom. She is pretty much a celebrity in Phoenix. And you - yes you! You are invited into her home to experience the wonder that is her jewelry. Olive Annie is pleased to now be carrying her line, and we'd like to present a few select pieces to you. Enjoy.</span> </div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325873745706463842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SelN9DtpsmI/AAAAAAAAAWI/9KLPwyxNjQw/s320/desktop021.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:courier new;">Stunning baubles add glamour to a sweet top. Forget diamonds - anything that sparkles is a girl's best friend!</span></p><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325886472599465746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SelZh3FZbxI/AAAAAAAAAWo/jENy1sJHxEw/s320/desktop018.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">These fun bracelets are only $9 each! How about gifts for your girlfriends?<br /></span><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325876172909552034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SelQKVv9oaI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/_6bm_lYv_GQ/s320/desktop024.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Or keep them all for yourself and wear a whole collection! Either way, buy 4 and get the 5th one free!</span> </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325885270160526978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SelYb3pnToI/AAAAAAAAAWg/gxJ2IA4Bm4s/s320/desktop014.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">So come to the trunkshow wearing our amazing new men's inspired button-down shirt or something else that you can dress up, and see what stunning jewelry combinations you can come up with!<br /></span><br /></p>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-25659954084809419142009-04-16T11:33:00.001-07:002009-04-16T11:34:46.996-07:00Trunkshow May 15!<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sed6DBosk7I/AAAAAAAAAWA/mOguKvgecp0/s1600-h/trunkshow.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325359276786226098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sed6DBosk7I/AAAAAAAAAWA/mOguKvgecp0/s400/trunkshow.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;"> Come play dress up with us!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">-pEaCe, LoVe, AnD oLiVeS!</span><br /><div align="left"></div></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-44722672831129156402009-04-10T14:17:00.000-07:002009-04-11T15:35:34.865-07:00proudly Australian<div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">We owe a lot to Australia - they have given us kangaroos, boomerangs, guys with really great accents...<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">The country's latest, and arguably greatest, contribution, however, has to be Maja Rose and Tess Lloyd's new design-based business featuring stunning necklaces that focus on designs playing with form, pattern, light and colour. All necklaces are created environmentally friendly with stainless steel pendants and sterling silver chains (nickle and lead free - yay!). The designers also pride themselves with providing a supportive work place for young families. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">When we bought these, the designers filled us in on all the amazing stories behind each piece they make. Each necklace is carefully designed from memories of people, places and sentiments that have personal meaning to them. You can be assured that each piece is made with love!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Give a "Hoot"! $49</span></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323548771732383682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SeELZwuTZ8I/AAAAAAAAAVI/dYhqiveJedk/s320/polli+017.jpg" border="0" /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">How does your garden grow? Beautifully, we hope, with this "Love Garden" necklace. $49</span></p><span style="font-family:courier new;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323543072485674866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SeEGOBYAD3I/AAAAAAAAAUg/-v4EazAIrrs/s320/polli+002.jpg" border="0" /> </span><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Introducing "Fin" and "Feather" - named after the designer's darling pets. $49</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323548276340652322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SeEK87PteSI/AAAAAAAAAVA/u7hnoYffC1w/s320/polli+012.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Two lovebirds perched by "Magnolia" - $79</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323543238759008930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SeEGXsypyqI/AAAAAAAAAUo/A20uQKVT-U4/s320/polli+005.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">One of our personal favorites is "Tandem" - she designed this bike with love, sticking her puppy Polli, a bottle of wine and a baguette in her bike basket. Perfect necklace for a little mental daytrip! $79 Shown with a glam screenprinted rose tank in metallic; preshrunk - $49 </span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323548133658303042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SeEK0ntlmkI/AAAAAAAAAU4/xXO1iRecqI4/s320/polli+008.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Shopgirl chose this "Babushka" necklace for her own personal reasons. She was reminded of her grandpa "Captain" who sailed around the world with the Navy bringing back special prizes for his beloved children. One of the most memorable gifts shopgirl remembers is the Russian Babushka dolls he gave her mother after a long trip at sea. She always loved the surprise of "just one more doll hidden inside". This memory priceless - this necklace $79.</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323549135189254914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SeELu6tLIwI/AAAAAAAAAVY/v4wfVaXHoGQ/s320/polli+022.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">We will be closed Sunday, April 12 for Easter (don't be sad), but we can't wait to see you in the shop on Monday bright and early!</span></p>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6865242714304301184.post-40331493727462334602009-04-09T17:15:00.000-07:002009-04-11T15:51:39.922-07:00Dreams really do come true<span style="font-family:courier new;">Remember when you were a little girl and you played with paperdolls? I don't believe any little girl really created elaborate stories from playtime with paperdolls - it was all about the clothes! I remember picking out paper doll books and looking at some of the most outstanding clothing for dolls - I was so jealous! If only, I thought, I could just send these drawings off somewhere and they would be made in my size - I'd be the happiest girl in the world.</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322851636028979954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 215px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sd6RXH2dOvI/AAAAAAAAAUI/RZpVYvOth4k/s320/megan.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Take one look at this new clothing line, and you would think a little girl's dream came true!</span><br /><div><div align="center"><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322849956006959346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sd6P1VR_mPI/AAAAAAAAATY/B4j0vN-kRmk/s320/sula+004.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;">Allison-Taylor, the extraordinary designer and owner of this amazing new line, has a keen eye for color and layers, and how the two work together. This season she juxtaposed a summer palatte with gunmetal grey, white, khaki and marine blue. Her 2009 collection presents a collection of wearable silks with 1930's bohemia and post-war glamour influences.</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322850122203510482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 114px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sd6P_AaVttI/AAAAAAAAATo/E9RZACyQYHA/s320/sula+009.jpg" border="0" /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323569262518632082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 102px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SeEeCe2cfpI/AAAAAAAAAVw/3tdcbKRNPnc/s320/polli+019.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:courier new;">This racerback blouse below, named Megan, has wide straps and is hand-detailed with a false button and a contrast trim. We layered it over her "Bridie" dress, but you could pair with wide-leg or skinny jeans or pinstripe crop pants for some fun and different looks!</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322850210661200834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sd6QEJ8S88I/AAAAAAAAATw/uHlkNZVawBs/s320/sula+017.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323568436103440994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SeEdSYNtamI/AAAAAAAAAVg/aJ8KcEaP7tM/s320/img47.jpg" border="0" />The "Bridie" dress - an empire line strappy dress with kick pleats and bows. Darling!<br /></span><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sd6P56UNSsI/AAAAAAAAATg/yTQBBV25MLs/s1600-h/sula+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322850034667834050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 128px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sd6P56UNSsI/AAAAAAAAATg/yTQBBV25MLs/s320/sula+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323568730672274610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/SeEdjhkZHLI/AAAAAAAAAVo/iTKiaFGfKd0/s320/img46.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:courier new;">We wanted to save the brightest for last. Introducing "Dahlia" - our gorgeous orange silk smocked band dress/skirt with hand-detailed pink straps! It feels as great as it looks!</span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323166651965600034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 186px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T_wNW_ehJf8/Sd-v3dqdcSI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/PxE_836JPcc/s320/sula+018.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:courier new;">We can't wait for you to take one (or several!) of our dream girls home!</span></div></div>Olive Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04034248616206560564noreply@blogger.com0