Because I can

So, I'm super behind on postings and listings, thanks to my naughty, naughty computer and it's lack of consideration. I completely missed out on Cyber Monday, so I will be doing an entirely different sale next week to make up for it! Next week is my birthday, so I have a week long birthday celebration, aka tons of discounts and giveaways to announce! Rather than me RECEIVING gifts, I plan on GIVING gifts to my incredible and wonderful friends and customers! You guys really are the best. I'm also starting a new blog, in addition to this one I love love love to cook, create new recipes, etc, and I am going to start sharing them more. I had started a blog over a year ago on the subject, but it was strictly crockpot cooking, which I love, but this will have more to it! For a quick example....I made a cajun spiced bacon wrapped turkey for Thanksgiving this year. mmmmmm. My deviled eggs aren't your typical taste, and I will part with my secret! Should be fun! I'll be posting a link to the site in about an hour, so stay tuned! I'm also toying with starting another, entirely random, but incredibly fun blog.....more on that later! I just wanted to catch up with everyone and start some announcements! 

Thank you again, to all my amazing friends, fans, and customers. I don't know where I would be without you! xoxo! In appreciate of you all, I am offering a coupon code in my Etsy shop, good until December 4th. If you use the code THANKYOU, you get 15% off your order :-) Also, just bear with me, I promise i have a ton of items to put on Etsy, as soon as I can get my computer working! Love ya guys!

Call for Turkeys!!!

Good morning, my darlings!! I've been plugging right along, trying to get this business off the ground successfully. I have a lot to be thankful for....which brings me to the reason for today's post. I was driving my monkeys to school today, and heard a news story about how the local soup kitchen, the Marian House, is in desperate need of turkeys for both the soup kitchen, as well as the thanksgiving baskets they distribute throughout the community to those who can't afford a Thanksgiving meal. The Marian House has done a lot of my family and me over the years, if I could afford to buy a bunch of turkeys and donate them, I would, but I'm still not out of the woods. So, I'm asking all of my beautiful fans to help out. I'm going to donate some of my business product for this cause. If you are interested in donating a turkey to the Marian House, get in touch with me, I will come pick it up, meet with you wherever you want, or you can drop it off at my house. In return, I am offering a $10 gift card to Zoe's Boutique for each turkey donated, any size turkey will do! You can use that on custom orders, flowers I have already made, or just hold onto it and see what other great products are coming out (there's a bunch coming, promise!) Here's the contact info if you are willing to help...

email: zoesboutique@live.com
facebook.com/zoesboutique
phone (719) 306-8120

You guys are the best!

Had to Share!!

Good morning, or should I say afternoon at this point? Anyway, I've been working non stop on my website, Etsy, photos, networking, linking, blogging, yikes! As I am out there on the web, I stumbled on this really tasty looking pie. I click on the picture to find the recipe, and I was shocked! This is a FELT pie!!! The artist is so incredibly talented, I just HAD TO share it!!! I was browsing their Etsy shop, and there are SO many really cute designs...I think I know what I'll be getting Zoe for Christmas!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62154566/banana-cream-pie

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Happy Veteran's Day!

I love Veteran's Day! I am a huge supporter of the troops, home, abroad, past, present and future. I believe they and their loved ones sacrifice so much, so that we can have the lives that we have. THANK YOU for everything you do for our country <3 xoxoxoxo.

I created some hair bows to show support, while still looking cute! In honor of the military today, I am offering 15% off your order on my Etsy sight! Use coupon code VETERANS01.

Some more new stuff!

I know, I know, I've been on blogging overload the last few days, but, in my defense, I got reeeeaaaaalllly behind on anything and everything business related there for awhile, and now it's time to play catch up! Today, I have just a few things to touch base on....thanks to my oh so lovely, and way talented graphics designer and friends, Zoe's Boutique now offers gift certificates! I hear people at the markets constantly saying how much they LOVE my products, and just KNOW that their granddaugter/cousin/sister/mom would love something like this, but they aren't quite sure just WHICH one they would like....well, problem solved! Just get in touch with me via email at zoesboutique@live.com, facebook me at www.facebook.com/zoesboutique, twitter me @zoesboutique, or you can do the old fashioned way and text or call me @ 719-306-8120.  You can also check out the Etsy listing here:

Ok, next up, speaking of Etsy, I have posted some listings, which I haven't done since before summer started!! I've added a link to said Etsy shop on the left hand side of this blog. Granted, I've only added about 8 items at this point, but as soon as I log off here, I will be headed into my "studio" to take more product photos, photoshop the glare etc. and upload! I have boxes upon boxes of product to photograph and upload, so this could take a bit!

Also, anyone that orders from me, I now offer gift wrapping at no additional cost. Just let me know what occasion the item is for, so I can wrap accordingly! Pretty sure that's all I have for now. I'm headed to the "studio" to take photos now, more products soon! Xoxo!

Logo Unveil!

Over the summer, I met an incredibly talented young lady, Kitty. She has designed me some pretty amazing things, I have an official logo, gift certificates, business cards, and soon, letter head!! To say the least, I am feeling all kinds of new motivation and excitement. So, without further adieu, my official logo, everyone!!!

On that note, anyone that is looking for a graphics designer, let me know, miss Kitty is incredible!!

One Warm Coat Drive Official Kick Off!!!!

Good morning, my lovely friends!!! Today is a truly glorious autumn day, complete with clouds, wind, blowing leaves and the promise of a snow storm later today. Sitting here, sipping vanilla coffee, wearing a sweater, comfy as can be in my home, I can't help but think of how cold it is outside, and how horrible it would be to try and live out the season with no coat. I found this amazing charity online, called One Warm Coat, and signed up for it as an advocate. Basically, I am using all of my business connections to collect as many coats as possible, and will be donating them to the Marian House. The Marian House is a local charity that runs so many wonderful programs for people who have found themselves in a position of need. As we all know, times are extremely difficult right now, and the needs are great. Most of us are not in the position to provide a lot of assistance, but if we all band together, and each of us provide just a small item, we can help a lot of people. This coat drive is not limited to coats, either. Any sort of clothing or food you would like to donate would be GREATLY appreciated also. I recently learned the Marion House is in desperate need of coffee donations, as well as food donations for the soup kitchen. Get in touch with me, and I will come to your house or place of your choosing to pick up any donations you have, that way, you don't have to go out of your way to help. I'll do all the leg work! I'm a huge believer in charity and paying it forward. You can reach me on my cell phone via text or phone call (719) 306-8120, email me at zoesboutique@live.com, facebook me www.facebook.com/zoesboutique, or hit me up on twitter https://twitter.com/#!/zoesboutique. Let's try and make a huge difference in someone's life this year!!

Craft Fair this weekend!!!

Come one, come all to the craft fair at Ascension Lutheran Church!!! I've been locked away in my office all week, preparing for this, so there should be some good finds! I'll be there from 9 till 2, Saturday, November 5th, 2011.

Holiday Bazaar

Looking to get your holiday shopping done early?  Want to spruce up your home décor?  Looking for great things for your kitchen?  Want to pamper yourself?  This is your one-stop shopping day!  Representatives from the following companies will be available to assist with all your needs!  Lunch and goodies to be offered by the Youth of Ascension.

                        Avon             Colorado Literacy Foundation

 Crochet Kitchen items      Dove Chocolates              Galaxy Fest

       House of Spices and Sprinkles                Juice Plus+

          Knotty Knitters of Ascension                Lia Sophia                                     

          Maddy Moo Creations        Mary Kay              Moxie Scents

    Odd Child Underground          Out the Door Photography

               Pampered Chef    Purple Mountain Crafts

                    Scentsy                      Shakelee         SW Glass Art

           Thirty-One Gifts              Tupperware            Zoe’s Boutique

Handmade baby items jewelry, paper crafts, soaps, purses, kitchen items, placemats, table runners and more!!

   When:  Saturday, November 5^th, 2011

              9 am – 2 pm

Where:  Ascension Lutheran Church

                      2505 N Circle Drive

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