GARDEN MINIATURES!

Hooray! It is finally the first day of spring, the robins have come back and it looks like there are not many days of snow left. Those of us who are avid gardeners and have been poring over catalogs all winter will relish this wonderful garden variation--miniature gardening! Sometimes called "fairy gardens," creating a tiny garden is rather like playing with a dollhouse.

Stop in the shop and see the many creative ways you can combine the cottages, trellises, mini pots and urns.  Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, the possibilities are endless.

There are classic miniature border planters that can be arranged in any combination and the planters are watertight.  Artificial greens have been used in the store and you can substitute real greenery and floral material in your creations.

Wheelbarrows, watering cans, semi-circular benches, stepping stones and birdhouses...

Mini lanterns, tables and chairs, gates and arbors....

French garden gates embellished with tiny tools.....

Scrolled garden hook with mini wire accessories..

A perfect hobby with your children or grandchildren!

As your creations begin to take shape, we invite you to share pictures with us...more details to follow!

Stay tuned!!

Happy planting!!!

Bubblelicious!!!

Want the look without the high prices? Stop in the shop to see the latest yummy colors in the latest fashion trends!!  Bubble necklaces are the hottest accessory for spring and summer accessorizing.

Perfect with a basic T, a sundress (wait..Will the sun EVER shine here?? of course it will!),

on vacation in some sunny climate, that little black dress...use your imagination!

Available in beautiful hues, these affordable bubble necklaces are fun, fun, fun!!

TREND ALERT !!

These snap leather bracelets, enameled bangles and pearl initial bracelets are all great copies of runway jewelry you have seen in the fashion magazines...but without the big price tags.

HOP TO IT!

Discover gift ideas and seasonal inspiration with today's Easter finds. With Easter only several weeks away, check out our bunnies, baskets, branches and blooming surprises.

THE WEARIN' O' THE GREEN!

St. Patricks' Day or the Feast of St. Patrick is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17. 

It commemorates Saint Patrick (c. AD 387-461), the patron saint of Ireland and the arrival of

Christianity in Ireland.

The day is generally characterized by attending church services, the wearing of the green, public parades/processions and the lifting of Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol.

Saint Patrick is said to have used the shamrock, a three leafed plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish.  The phrase "the wearing of the green," meaning to wear a shamrock on one's clothing, comes from a song of the same name.

Celebrated around the world, Design Studio offers you these charming accessories for your home to 

wear the green!

Ah, amour!

"My love is as boundless as the sea,

My love as deep;

The more I give to thee,

The more I have,

for both are infinite."

William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

"You are the answer to every prayer I've offered. You are a song, a dream, a whisper

and I don't know how I could have lived without you for as long as I have."

Nicholas Sparks

"I love you like a fat kid loves cake!"

Scott Adams

"Love is when you realize he's as sexy as Woody Allen, as smart as Jimmy Connors,

as funny as Ralph Nader, as athletic as Henry Kissinger and nothing like Robert Redford--

but you'll take him anyway."

Judith Viorst

"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."

Paul McCartney

"Love is a fire--but whether it is going to warm your heart or burn down your house,

you can never tell."

Joan Crawford

"We love YOU!"

Carol, Paula and Michelle

"...Happy Christmas to All and To All A Good Night!"

The holiday season is a sensory overload....of endless lists, gifts and ornaments, tinsels and trees, hustle and bustle, over-excited children and exhausted adults. But now after the table is cleared, the children put to bed, the presents stacked neatly under the tree.....it is time to pause....to sit quietly and breathe in the scent of pine and cinnamon, enjoy the sight of one favorite ornament swinging gently on a branch and to listen to the angels sing.

From our house to yours and from our hearts to yours.

With the holidays only days away, we extend heartfelt wishes to you and yours for a healthy New Year filled with peace and goodwill.

Thank you and remember one of our favorite thoughts:

Thirty days until Christmas??!!!

Ho Ho Ho!!! Oh Oh Oh!!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Design Studio and to all of you who stopped in this 

week-end to celebrate our open house and visit Mary Ann Johnson who brought her fabulous personalized ornaments, we say THANK YOU!!

If you missed Mary Ann, we have samples at the shop of her adorable ornaments, 

light up wine bottles and stemware...all can be personalized with name, year, school affiliation...she will be back at the shop in several weeks.. date and time will be announced soon, in plenty of time for 

gift giving.

To wrap up the festive week end, Linda was thrilled to receive the $50 gift certificate! Congratulations!!

How can we help you with your decorating dilemma...mantle, home entrance, table, tree, book shelf, staircase, etc???  We love helping you!!

Perhaps the easiest way to start is know what colors make you happy...is silver/green your first choice?

We adore greens and silver and want to share our vision with you...bring your photos of areas you need advice,  your lists, your questions...we are here to help make decorating fun and festive!

Do you prefer Christmas reds and greens?  Whether whimsy or traditional, we offer many choices for small areas to grander scale.

Yum! Laurie brought in her fabulous home made dark chocolate/peppermint toffee!

Priced at $6 for 1/4 pound and $12 for 1/2 pound, it makes a wonderful hostess gift or a treat for 

you and yours.

Available in white or black, this magnificent monogram can be delivered in time for gift giving...allow 10-14 days.  Also a great wedding gift!

Holiday store hours are Sunday 11-4 and Monday through Saturday 10-5.  We hope to see you soon!

Priced at 14.95, this reversible sign says it all!  Sound familiar??

We're thankful for YOU!

Prayers of thanks and special thanksgiving ceremonies are common among all religions after harvests.

In the United States, the modern Thanksgiving holiday tradition is commonly traced to a 1621 celebration in present day Massachusetts.  

Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is currently celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November by federal legislation in 1941. It has been an annual tradition by presidential proclamation since 1863 and by state legislation before that.

Traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal, it is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.

We are thankful for you!

We are blessed to serve you at Design Studio.  It is a pleasure to welcome you to our shop and to gladly listen and help you as you choose for yourself or others.  

We appreciate the kind words you have shared with us and others, the pictures you show us and your enthusiastic response to our merchandise choices, our programs and more.

We wish you the blessings of the season and look forward to serving you, your friends and your families.

    

            Gratefully,

                  Carol

                       Paula

                            and

                               Michelle