The weather is not cooperating....but it's Beach time at Mulberry Market
We broke out the starfish, flip flops and sailboats today. Tons of Mother's Day
gifts...lots of yummy ones and sentimental too. Darling gifts for the Grad..you know what
they say the tassel was worth the hassel!!

Oh and all new bags for 2010....if you got one of our "green" totes last year you are going
to LOOOOVE this year's designs....and lots of sizes too.

Check out the new blog we are hosting for The 3/50 Project.
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Sun Sun Mr. Golden Sun

Isn't it lovely to wake up to blue skies and sunshine!!! It makes me want to leap out of bed, and start the day! Looks like Mother Nature is going to give us a glorious weather weekend for our Easter holiday. I think my friends and I are going to spend it on the beach and boardwalk.

First I better get some things together for Easter baskets and I am so excited to be able to have an Easter Egg Hunt this year. My BFF Hope has her step-granddaughter here from England. I met her last night and I am smitten. Her name is Scarlett, she is 2 years old and looks and acts like she is from a storybook. A charming little thing with the cutest accent. "Hello, fancy a cuddle?" she asked me when meeting. I am looking forward to hiding eggs and coloring them with her. Which just a little side fact, they don't do in England. Leave it to us Americans to dye eggs bright colors.

My parents always had egg hunts for me, and I always found my Easter basket hiding in a tree, or behind a bush. Each year the "Bunny" would leave toys and goodies because I was the child who did not like chocolate. (Please why cant I still be like that!!!) A new Barbie doll, sand toys for the upcoming beach season and of course jacks and a jump rope. As I grew nail polish and jewelry took the toys places. Up until the year before my Mom passed away I found a basket waiting for me. I miss that tradition!!

Ann tells the story of the year her son Brad started college, he did not come home for Easter that year so she didn't make a basket for him or of course hide eggs. But he was upset even at the age of 19 not to have one and reminded her often how she forgot him on Easter. So...she vowed until the day I am to old to stuff an egg you will have a basket and an egg hunt!! Now the tradition carries on with her 3 grand kids.

Have a lovely holiday with your family, good luck finding the golden egg! To our Jewish friends may you and your family have a blessed Passover season.

Spring!!

Last night was the first evening I slept with the window open....aahhh the cool breeze...having fresh air in the house. Doesn't this weather make you want to throw open the windows, clean the patio furniture and plant pansies....all project I hope to accomplish this weekend. Until Mother Nature says no...I am declaring it Spring!!!

We are working on dressing up the outside here at the store for Spring. We learned a long time ago not to add any decor until the winter had subsided and Huddy's hosted there St. Pat's celebration!

Darling Easter candies arrived yesterday....oh so cute chocolate covered rice crispy treats pops with adorable chicks and eggs. HUGE chocolate lollipops of bunnies and lambs and my favorite...citrus bark..mmmm (check the pops out above)

Invitations, Invitations....remember we have NO minimums...have a spring dinner party and

invite your guests with a lovely custom invitation.

Off to decorate....see you soon

March Madness

It suddenly seems that everyone just remembered they are getting married this summer.
We have been meeting with couples on a daily basis assisting them in their invitations and decor for their weddings. I love getting to know each couple and then working with them to design details for their events. Sometimes it's something simple like a favorite color or place that will be the inspiration for their decor and invitation logo. Or sometimes we dig in and find what inspires them and represents their personality. Its a long process but one I enjoy and have to say pretty good at.
It's always so nice to hear "How did you figure out what I wanted, I didn't even know what I wanted?"

That's what our new Studio here at Mulberry is all about. Making events personal...not just picking what everyone else has...not just using the same ole invite that 100's of others have but finding and creating what inspires you. What says..."This (party-wedding) feels like (insert bride, groom or host here).

A huge box of First Communion Favors and Gifts just arrived....more invites to do...
I am so lucky I have a job where I get to be around for happy events!!!

If you know a couple getting married or someone planning an event, please send them in to see us. If they decide to use our services we will say thank you to you in a VERY special way.

What a HAPPY day!!! The Sun is finally shining...it's not snowing and jack frost is not nipping at our noses. And AnD AND.....(insert drumroll here) Ann just found out she is done with her chemotherapy and is back to being at Mulberry Market fulltime!!!!! I am doing the dance of joy!!!

So come and visit and so hello to Miss Ann. She missed you too!!

Who was the guy who sang Let it Snow? We dont like him!! Enough please! We say that and then
it starts and it looks magical and you realize you have the whole day home and you sorta sink in and go with it. It's a perfect way of forcing us all to slow down for a day, no errands, no rushing kids around after school. Time to make soup and pancakes for supper. Time to clean out the closet you keep avoiding. Of if you are like me, movies and knitting. Tonight we are going to take home Stonewall Kitchen pancake mix, cornbread and barefoot contessa brownies. Snow days also mean no calorie days dont they?

February Fun

We are stirring up some Fun for February.
"Mixed Up Mondays" every Monday anything you have to Mix, like brownies, dips and breads are 20% off.
"Tasty Thursdays" Yum Yum.. a day for tasting new products from The Barefoot Contessa and Stonewall Kitchen. Whatever we decicde to cook with that day, you get to taste and get 20% off the product. Each offer is limit 4 per customer.

Plan a visit, great time to stock up on mixes and tasty treats.

All around the Mulberry "Market"

All around us is chaos!! The new Studio is all painted and ready for the next step...you should see my punch list of projects to complete. Ann ( YAHOO is here before she goes in the hospital for the last time next week) is busy re-displaying and moving furniture so we can get settled. I am thinking eating and breathing weddings and parties....we are so excited to start this new venture. Planning a cocktail party to christen the space as soon as we are done...so watch for your inivtes. In the meantime...the store is filling up again with winter holidays and of course great new everyday items. Thank you to all of you during the past 8 months for your support prayers and shopping adventures. We are blessed to have each of you as our Mulberry family and we love being here for each of you. Please stop by and say hello...bring a friend and share your favorite store with others. Ok... I have to figure out where to put the amoire...Bye

Give a little something sweet too your sweetie!!

Some new yummy treats have just arrived!!! I know we are all trying to be good and stay on our new years' diets....But..... Have you tried the New Barefoot Contessa Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing....or her new Chocolate Mint Brownies....YUMMY!!!

If you are going to be good...then ok we don't want to tempt you....but they do make great little gifts to give to special some one's for Valentine's Day. The shop is filled with sweet treats for V-Day as well as the start of St. Pat's. We are busy shopping and finding all kinds of new and exciting things for 2010.

This week Ann's hubby is painting our new "Studio" room...cant wait to see it all done. I promise to post pics of the progress. And wait till you see the new lines of things I found this past week...the flip flops are darling and personalized pails for kids and brides....so cute!!

Stay warm and if you get a little tempted for a sweet treat....stop in!!

DO OVER!!! That's how I feel every January. A new chance to get it right to perfect the details of your life and make changes. So that is our theme here at Mulberry Market...DO OVER!!!

2010 will bring BIG changes here at Mulberry Market. We know you have all noticed that the toy room is EMPTY. Premiering this winter our toy room will transform into "The Event Studio". Whatever kind of event or celebration you are planning the studio will be the first place for you to visit. Invitations, favors, place cards, decorations and more will all be at your fingertips. From 12 to 500 guests or more we will be able to help you plan the details of your event!!

We will still have a kids room with lots of fun girlie and boy items as well as a whole new room

for babies. Stonewall Kitchen and Barefoot Contessa are going to be on the shelves for hostess gifts along with Park Pottery and other kitchen and entertaining essentials.

Plan a visit soon and take advantage of our January Going Going Gone Sale! An entire room filled with backroom treasures with prices slashed to 60% off.

Have a wonderful New Year everyone!! We cant wait too see what will happen in 2010!!!!