Yearly Archives: 2011

a reason sing in the rain

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a reason sing in the rain
According to the weatherman, it looks like this last week of April is going to make it easy to shop & save. Just mention APRIL SHOWERS DEAL & save 13% when you shop with us any rainy day in the month of April.  **Must be raining outside while you’re shopping for the discount** Don’t want to get wet?  Save 10% on all web orders during the month of April using coupon code: SHOWERS(Free in-store .
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earth friendly art giveaway

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earth friendly art giveaway
Since Earth Day is Friday, we’re celebrating it by giving away a custom recycled license plate sign made by this clever & creative couple. ($44.95 value) So how can you get a cool custom sign for free? There are 3 ways to enter – you can do 1,2 or all 3 to better your chances. 1. Comment at the bottom of this post and tell us:  What would you have your sign say? (15 character .
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nice to michou

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nice to michou
I discovered this happy band from Windsor when I recently taped a green gifting segment for our sister store, Yellow Door Art Market.  They were on a few segments before me so I got to see them live which prompted me to find out more about this cute quartet. A review reads, “With obvious influences from bands such as Death Cab For Cutie, Michou’s newest album is a mix of indie pop and folk .
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Want to find mom that perfect something?  We got some great goodies for moms of all ages… plus did I mention we offer complimentary gift wrapping?  You’re just a couple clicks away from making mom smile :-) little wisdom quote box $33.50  peas in a pod necklace $71.95 memory magnet $10  I love mom mug $14.95  hand carved Haitian heart $6.95 best mom ever handmade frame $33.50 European lavender soap $7.50  garden measuring spoons $22.95 .
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make mom’s day

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make mom’s day
Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, wouldn’t it be wonderful to make multiple moms’ days?  We thought so… so we’re partnering with Lighthouse of Oakland County and collecting various supplies for new mom’s in need. Here’s how it works… We’re accepting supplies at our Berkley & Rochester locations through May 8.  Needed items include: diapers/pull-ups, baby shampoo, soap & lotion, baby wipes, bottles, teethers & new blankets. Thank YOU for helping us .
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virtual tours

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virtual tours
Want a peek into our whimsical world?  Our Berkley store used to be a pharmacy and opened in the fall of 2000.  See it in person at 3117 W 12 Mile Berkley, MI 48072 Our Rochester store used to be a train depot and opened in the spring of 2006.  See it in person at 203 E University Rochester, MI 48307

BIG Birthday Sale this Saturday!

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BIG Birthday Sale this Saturday!
WOW…. where has the time gone?  It seems just like yesterday we turned that old train depot into a whimsical stop on the way to happy :-)  So to celebrate our big day, we’re serving up sweet treats & offering 20% off at BOTH stores & online on Saturday, March 19 from 10-6 (online coupon code: BIRTHDAY) And… we’re giving away free catching fireflies tees with purchases over $30 (while supplies last) Whoo HOo!  .
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tempting turtle cake

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tempting turtle cake
This rich-rich-rich recipe was submitted by one of our Yellow Door artists and after we posted it, we got LOTS-O-COMMENTS on facebook so I decided to whip one up for a recent event at our sister store, Yellow Door Art Market. Here’s what ya need… 1 box chocolate cake mix 1 14 oz. bag of caramels 1 5 oz. can of evaporated milk 2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup pecans 1 stick butter chocolate .
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Delivering Smiles on Valentine’s Day

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Delivering Smiles on Valentine’s Day
Thanks to all our generous & crafty firefly fans, we were able to deliver LOTS of handmade cards to the kids at Children’s Hospital. Kudos to all the families & groups like… Orion Oaks Elementary, North Oakland YMCA, Girl Scout Troop 40495, Delta Kelly Students, SCHS Student Council, Little Lambs at Christ Church Cranbook, Angell Elementary, Renaisannce High School, Roots & Shoots, International Academy of Macomb, Best Academy of Highland Park, Great Lakes Academy .
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