christmas kick-off in downtown rochester

Who needs to go to the North Pole when you have the magic of Christmas next door?  The festivites began on Monday with Laginappe (creole for "a little something extra") & the beginning of the BIG Bright Light Show.

Next up, the Kris Kringle Market on Fri from 6-9, Sat from 12-9 & Sunday from 11-5

The Kris Kringle Market is inspired by the 700 year-old tradition of the European Christmas Market and visitors can enjoy the food, shopping, entertainment and ambiance of this open-air, holiday market.

catching fireflies will have a booth in the market & will be selling personalized ornaments, winter wares & more.  Plus the talented Deb Pilutti, the illustrator of 12 Days of Christmas in Michgan will stop by on  Saturday from 3-5 for a book signing.

Then there is the biggest Christmas parade in Michigan on Sunday at 1:45

So grab your friends, family & holiday spirit & join us for some Christmas fun!

Visit us at 203 East University in downtown Rochester, Michigan 

Monday-Saturday 10-8 and Sunday 12-5.  Open 10 to 3 on Christmas Eve

Click here for directions or feel free to call us at 248 650 3318.

blinging in the holidays

This season’s trend jewelry is quite fantastic… full of textures, lots of metal tones & sparkly highlights throughout.  Just in time to add that special something to your winter wardrobe.

All of these goodies are available at our Berkley & Rochester locations.

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2010 holiday gift guide

We have loads of clever ideas that will have your friends & family thinking you’re the best gift giver there is! 

All items are available at catchingfireflies.com plus we offer free delivery to our Berkley & Rochester location

And if you see something special for you,simply make a wish list and spread the word to your friends & family.

 

 peas in pod sterling necklace $ 81.95  personalized family frame $44.95  blue bird pendulum clock $57.95  gurgle pot $39.95  mom memory magnet $10.00 heart of gold paper weight $12.95

 
I love dad mug $14.95  MSU green hot cocoa $7.95 fill’er up coin bank $16.95 crap cars book $14.95  dad memory magnet $10.00  photo key chain $6.95

flour sack towel $8.95   what grandmas do best book $14.95  pewter ring holder $17.95  handmade frame $33.50  crystal hanging angel $12.95  memory magnet $10 purse holder $14.95

I love grandpa mug $14.95go ask your grandparent cards $8.95   personalized frame $44.95  grandpa story journal $15.95 book of card games $19.95  cruisin license plate sign $39.95 NY times baby boomers $13.95

princess magnet dress up dolls $16.95 puppet book $18.95  spend save share bank $14.95 water magic board $15.99  crayon apron $28.95

doodlebook frame $18.95  peace key chain $7.50  laptop sleeve $18.95  bottle freaker $8.95  stamped clay necklace $28.95  magnet photo cable $9.95

ticket stub diary $12.95 slush mug $9.95  half full glass $13.95 bucky balls $29.95 personalized sign $44.95  extraordinary uses for ordinary things book $15.95

snow cats flour sack towel $8.95  personalized frame $44.95  cat yoga postcards $8.95 magnetic salt & pepper shakers $13.95  personalized ornament $10.95  cat memory magnet $10.00

dog lover bracelet $22.95 pewter ornament $9.95 santa dogs flour sack towel $8.95  personalized frame $44.95  magnetic salt & pepper shakers $13.95  breed specific art work $21.95

wine charm xmas tree $29.95 wine cork trivet $13.95 personalized wine sign $44.95 pewter cork dog $36.95  wine journal $13.50  wine saver  $3.95

gloveables $14.95 xmas chat pack $10.95  pick your nose glasses $9.95  wine glass appetizer plates $16.95  high heel cake server $18.95 poo-pourri toliet bowl spritzer $9.95

art plaque quote $14.95 pewter peace ornament $9.95  relax shower burst $3.95  believe book $14.50 flip notes $7.95  memory magnet $10.00 soy & beeswax milkhouse candles $12.95

raspberry rudolph lip balm $2.95  instant snow $4.95 cupcake flavored dental floss $4.95 thumb thing book holder $3.75  cinnamon toothpicks $2.95 shower burst $3.95  flower paper clips $4.95

bar compass $12.95  recycled corona glass $8.95  beer bottleneck key chain $8.95  beer hammer $11.95 jigger cube $25.95  the perfect drink book $14.95 on the rocks drink chillers $29.95

scented pens $14.95 turtle bottle cap desk pet $21.95  ladybug push pins $5.95 double business card holder $7.95  drama notepad $7.95 insulated lunch bag $14.95

headache shower burst $3.95 personalized wire word $30.00  insulated lunch bag $14.95 filtered water bottle $7.95  memory magnet $10.00 pewter magnet set $17.95  custom message vase $29.95

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stressed out about shopping this friday?

No need to set an alarm to get sweet deals at catching fireflies this Friday.  We’re giving away stress buster shower bursts to the first 40 fans through our Berkley & Rochester doors on Friday at 10am.

We’ll also be offering 10% off all sales over $100, 20% off of all sales over $200 and 30% off all sales over $300.  This deal will also be available for online sales using coupon code: TURKEY10, TURKEY20 or TURKEY30

Wishing you a happy & stree-free shopping weekend!

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SAVE $25 when you shop with us this Saturday

That's right… In celebration of the 1st Small Business Saturday, all American Express card users who register their card HERE by November 27 will get a credit of $25 on their statement when you make a purchase with your card at an independent retailers like Yellow Door Art Market on Saturday.

And even if you don't have an American Express card you can still like this on facebook because they are donating a dollar to Girls Inc for every like up to 1 million dollars!

Thanks for making the choice to support independent businesses like ours!

 

whimsy winter wonderland

Ready for the holiday season?  Get inspired by taking a virtual tour through our candy cane lanes filled with Christmas goodies galore!

Wheh!  And that’s the quick tour.  Come visit our Berkley or Rochester locations to experience this in 3D:)  We also have a small selection of holiday goods available at www.catchingfireflies.com

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out-of-the-box hostess gifts

Looking for a happening hostess gift that’s sure to impress?  Our firefly gals have some clever ideas up their sleeves…

Instant Nose Job!  These are perfect to bring to a sorority event to liven things up!  Pick your Nose Cups $9.95

The MOST fun you can have doing the dishes! I am usually the one that does the dishes in our house. Which I really never minded anyway. But now it truly is good, clean FUN. Bubble Scrubber $7.95

“Fun” Due for 2 – Great gift for the hostess who has everything! Fondue for 2 $22.95

Pretty little lights.  I love these tiny votives! Beautiful scents, but the best part is the creative artwork on the label….very bohemian chic ;) Tiny lights $4.95

Sparkle your table!  These salad servers not only add a little sparkle to a festive table but will give some sparkle to the person receiving it as a gift. Beaded Salad servers $24.95

Better than a bottle of wine.  You know the saying… “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime”

Why just bring the hostess one bottle of wine to dinner, when you could pair it up with a guide to enjoy fantastic tasting, reasonable priced wines all year long? All the party-goers will be asking to get a glimpse of this handy book. Wine Trials 2011 $14.95

A bit of whimsy… Nobody likes to do dishes so why not make it as fun as possible? I put one in my sink for a little whimsey. I love it! Add a pair of gloveables and you have the perfect hostess gift! Coffee Cup Sink Strainer $14.95

Not just a bank…This a great hostess gift because it is not just a bank it is a beautiful clay art piece. I have given this a gift to someone who has everything. One party everyone put tips in it for the hostess. Lots of fun! Terramundi Money Pot $36.95

No questions about these questions…These questions are a great back-up plan to any gathering. Whether you are with family, friends, neighbors, or strangers, these questions do a great job to spark conversation and provide enjoyment for everyone. Chat Pack $10.95

For the hostess with the mostess… We sell lots of these at the store! Obviously your hostess does some entertaining, so let her be stylish when she takes her baked goodies out of the oven. Practical and fun, you can’t beat it. Baking Beauty Oven Glove $13.95

Check out even MORE HIP HOSTESS GOODS HERE!

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and the cookie giveaway winner is…

Thank you for participating in our “Life is Short – Eat Cookies Giveaway”! Some of  your favorites sound so tasty… I ‘d like to get my hands on your recipe.  Also, thanks for spreading the news to your friends through facebook, twitter and email forwards. Word of mouth has always been our best form of advertising and we couldn’t do it without YOU!

Out of all our entries, Laurie is our winner… Mmmm,oatmeal peanut butter chocolate chip!

And I couldn’t resist looking up these Rolo Cookies.  They’re next on my list to create in the kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine (I use butter)
• 2 eggs
• 2 t. vanilla
• 1 t baking soda
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa
• 13 oz. bag of Rolos
• sugar (for rolling the pre-baked cookies in)

Directions: Blend sugar, brown sugar and butter together in a bowl. Add eggs and vanilla to sugar mixture and blend well. Sift together in a small bowl, flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and blend well. Take a spoonful of cookie dough and wrap around rolo. Roll into ball so that the rolo is completely covered with dough and roll in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes. I rolled half of mine in regular sugar and half in Turbinado(sugar in the raw) sugar.I really like the turbinado sugar. It makes them so pretty and gives them a little crunch on the outside.

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more maruca bags to love

We admit it, we have a crush on these super-cute bags handmade in Boulder, CO.  They’ve served up lots of delicious new shapes this fall, including smaller offerings they’re calling wallets on a string… just the perfect size for a phone & other small neccessities.

Find all of these pretties at our Berkley location & the smaller styles at our Rochester location.

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distracted by stylish soles

So… I'm supposed to get started on my holiday gift guides, but in the midst of cleaning out my email inbox I stumbled upon a Miz Mooz email & had to take a peek…

Oh how I love their colors & styling… I hope that top one is available when I visit NYC in Jan & I currently own those pretty orange ones (because I believe the dismal winter weather color pallet needs a punch of color now & then:) See more Miz Mooz

Then I remembered seeing a Yellow Door customer wear these pretties from Groundhog yesterday & thought I should look them up…

Oooh…  aren't they so delightful?  See more Groundhog shoes

Which reminded me that I also like the Indigo brand by Clarks & was curious what their winter line-up looked like…

I need to put those purple ones on my Christmas list!  See more Indigo shoes

And so goes another hour of my Sunday afternoon… virtual window shoe shopping:)