tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44524777316712382502023-11-16T04:51:36.672-06:00Blue Orchid StudioA little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-929332230000040312012-06-07T21:40:00.003-05:002012-06-07T21:40:59.191-05:00New Year ... New Blog!Hi Everyone,<br />
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It has been a very long time since my last post here on Blue Orchid Studo's blog, but I wanted to write and inform all of you of a new blog I have started called <a href="http://abitmoregreen.wordpress.com/">A Bit More Green</a>! With this new blog I am excited to share with all of you easy ways to incorporate more healthy, conscientious and green living ideas into your everyday life. As many of you may remember, when I had the shop, I tried to carry "green" products, from soy candles to eco-friendly kid toys, because it is important to me to promote more earth friendly living. So if you are interested in following me, check out the new blog and sign up for the newsletter. All the best!<br />
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Leslie<br />
p.s. This is probably the last post I will make for this blog!A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-301392418885567132011-08-23T11:36:00.000-05:002011-08-23T11:36:22.002-05:00Alley Art Festival Saturday Aug. 27th, 12-5!<div style="text-align: center;">Sorry it has been a month since my last post! If you have been receiving my Blue Orchid Studio emails over the last few years, you recently had an email updating you about the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alley-Art-Festival/107654222593659?sk=wall">Alley Art Festival</a> I am going to be participating in this coming Saturday from 12-5 in downtown Aurora at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;"><a href="http://bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&pc=FACEBK&mid=8100&where1=Water+Street+Mall%2C+Aurora%2C+IL+60505&FORM=FBKPL0&name=Alley+Art+Festival" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Water Street Mall, Aurora, IL 60505</a></span>. This is the first time I am going to be showing at this festival and I am super excited! I guarantee you there will be new pieces I have been busily working on just for this show. Here is a sneak peak at some of the new crocheted cowls I've made, perfect for Fall weather just around the corner...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdfRgEKuCfTiMzcT8iiWWtQJ5S8Um8jOtU5eHnClQ2itbWumlw8Ayw9iMnupDTUmqTGhka98j75bF4LNVu-JjQOWzWFwJ_FNmdLmOnyXg-mH-6pMKTge3s9J29t_diEHfLQOSPKY5JM_A/s1600/IMG_5596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdfRgEKuCfTiMzcT8iiWWtQJ5S8Um8jOtU5eHnClQ2itbWumlw8Ayw9iMnupDTUmqTGhka98j75bF4LNVu-JjQOWzWFwJ_FNmdLmOnyXg-mH-6pMKTge3s9J29t_diEHfLQOSPKY5JM_A/s320/IMG_5596.JPG" width="229" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-54811030647089200752011-07-08T18:06:00.000-05:002011-07-08T18:06:38.393-05:003 French Hens Outdoor Market Tomorrow!<div style="text-align: center;">Hello Everyone,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just wanted to make a quick post... I am going to be at the <a href="http://www.3frenchhensmarket.blogspot.com/">3 French Hens Outdoor Market</a>, again, tomorrow from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.! Also, this market was just featured in Romantic Homes Magazine as one of the best french markets in the country, it was actually #5! Definitely come check it out, stop by and say hi :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhll0yFUP5cJkMnj2eNxkzn3ppOdqWdXyickksCEXYwmAf611nmxSUvyYoknBurRRjQJFDgc5ZKdbNyNDAwBEHUYeM2NtDu4o9-5X2iieyt2FZeGS0Y38X4jBL8pVWCyFp0AYELMOdxo/s1600/Coverhen-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhll0yFUP5cJkMnj2eNxkzn3ppOdqWdXyickksCEXYwmAf611nmxSUvyYoknBurRRjQJFDgc5ZKdbNyNDAwBEHUYeM2NtDu4o9-5X2iieyt2FZeGS0Y38X4jBL8pVWCyFp0AYELMOdxo/s320/Coverhen-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-42256204103917315382011-06-23T11:12:00.000-05:002011-06-23T11:12:38.223-05:00Blue Orchid Studio Now On Etsy!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwehlyYFUImPPDi1-jL7O4FfKDpnn59fHWcJvqIWDK8OJ_VqEJ36VOTcS7xAPgPDYozBZ8vB8sqiPYkCuYnVjQeF84TudJWFqdJcLc2tcaGT-VPyPxFKIkCnVWcn0hCGczb_N-oJzfM_Q/s1600/etsynewsletter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwehlyYFUImPPDi1-jL7O4FfKDpnn59fHWcJvqIWDK8OJ_VqEJ36VOTcS7xAPgPDYozBZ8vB8sqiPYkCuYnVjQeF84TudJWFqdJcLc2tcaGT-VPyPxFKIkCnVWcn0hCGczb_N-oJzfM_Q/s640/etsynewsletter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After many months I finally have jewelry and accessories up on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blueorchidstudio?ref=pr_shop">My Etsy.com</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will continue updating and listing new items on a regular basis. Also, remember</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that most of the items I make are truly one of a kind pieces, so if you love something</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">make sure to grab it before someone else does :) The cuff bracelets are my newest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">jewelry pieces which incorporate both vintage and new materials, like old clip-on</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">earrings taken apart, buttons, beads, fabric, ribbon, etc. They are adjustable and fit most</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wrist sizes... perfect with any summer outfit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">P.S. Don't forget to sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest information (just click <a href="https://app.expressemailmarketing.com/Survey.aspx?SFID=34479">here</a>)!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you received the email sent out today then you already received the PROMO CODE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to save <b><i>10%</i></b> off your purchases now until July 31st, 2011, but since you are such a great</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">follower of Blue Orchid Studio the code is : ORCHID! Happy Shopping!</div>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-72149869786221174092011-06-03T07:22:00.000-05:002011-06-03T07:22:24.164-05:003 French Hens Outdoor Market!<b>Hello Everyone... </b><br />
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<b>Next Saturday, June 11th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. I am going to be set up with a booth at the </b><a href="http://3frenchhensmarket.blogspot.com/"><b>3 French Hens Outdoor Market</b></a><b> in Morris, IL! This will be my first show of the summer and I hope to see a lot of familiar faces :) I am going to be bringing my handmade jewelry, crocheted brooches, baby hats, bibs, as well as, </b><a href="https://www.papayaart.com/"><b>Papaya</b></a><b> cards, napkins, notepads, and more. I have been gearing up for this show for the last month... so for all my loyal customers that were regulars in the shop, I think you will enjoy seeing all the new creations. Here is a schedule of the shows, I will also be participating in the show on July 9th! </b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, aside from moving stuff around, I have also been busy making new jewelry for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blueorchidstudio">Etsy</a> (I promise to have some things up on here soon) and a few outdoor shows I am participating in this summer. On June 11th, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. I will be set up at the <a href="http://3frenchhensmarket.blogspot.com/">3 French Hens French Market</a> in Morris, IL. You can check out the link for more information of the exact location. A newsletter will be going out soon </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to all my friends, family, and customers with more information. If you do not already receive newsletters from Blue Orchid Studio and want to sign up, just visit my official <a href="http://www.blue-orchidstudio.com/">website</a> and click on the icon at the bottom of the page. Here are some sneek peek photos below of new jewelry I have been</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">busily working on, necklaces and cuffs!</div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">So, even though Blue Orchid Studio in Yorkville is officially CLOSED, I will continue to create jewelry, accessories for adults and children and much more... for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blueorchidstudio?ref=pr_shop">Etsy</a>, local art shows, etc. so stay tuned into blog, emails, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Orchid-Studio/8437311841?ref=ts">Facebook</a> page for more information! My hope is to post something new each week, whether it's about food, crafting, travel, moving up to Vancouver, gardening, etc. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">When I started the shop almost 5 years ago, I never would have thought that the most rewarding part about owning my own business would have been the people I met, but it was. It was truly a pleasure getting to know each of you through the shop and I will definitely miss seeing you in!<span></span><span></span></span></span>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-83578760870998990392011-03-25T10:55:00.000-05:002011-03-25T10:55:58.694-05:0050% off all merchandise... FINAL DAYS!!!Hello Everyone,<br />
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Just wanted to remind you that Blue Orchid Studio is in its final week of clearance! 50% off all the merchandise starts today through April 1st. Hurry in to get great deals on all items throughout the shop. Thanks again for all the support!<br />
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</span></b></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Coming this Friday, March 11th, Blue Orchid Studio will begin CLOSING. My husband and I will be moving to Vancouver, BC later this year for him to attend the Vancouver Film School. I cannot thank you enough for your patronage and support over the last 4 1/2 years! </span></b></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Join us next Thursday evening for a fun and festive Fall event!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Together with Vignettes Gift shop across the street from us,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we are inviting you to come shop and support a great cause.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Due to the wonderful success we had with our first "Cupcakes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for a Cause" we will once again be selling cupcakes here at</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blue Orchid Studio to raise money for the Animal Shelter!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cupcake will be $1.50 each and 6 or more for a $1.00 each, all</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the proceed benefit the Animal Shelter. Can't wait to see you!</div>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-10725321750622700602010-09-10T10:55:00.001-05:002010-09-10T10:55:54.407-05:00September Newsletter! Click to read :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjiy5Lkpc3A8BmIjUqpuxVYz6xO9e7YvLk73_CD-lR2fLG0z5-Uk69x-zB2_mm0RrQilaWGLF6t2nc0DM0vUVhxdmJ-ZfxzCou14ndGLg2H3IHEaxlmeAPu0SBF7yPH322DEDKt9eQi4/s1600/SEPT+Newsletter+template+2010+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjiy5Lkpc3A8BmIjUqpuxVYz6xO9e7YvLk73_CD-lR2fLG0z5-Uk69x-zB2_mm0RrQilaWGLF6t2nc0DM0vUVhxdmJ-ZfxzCou14ndGLg2H3IHEaxlmeAPu0SBF7yPH322DEDKt9eQi4/s400/SEPT+Newsletter+template+2010+copy.jpg" width="267" /></a></div>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-54942256292725815032010-09-09T13:11:00.000-05:002010-09-09T13:11:37.415-05:00Tarot Card Tin Signs!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87cbpAAqFs2VoVwTLDwbP0qtntzjBcvLFzWEFOC_fdArEsAJFJL1wtCZY-tSSDqjJa51kBgDg26IG41nTbDVDLbzSQGvdL4AQdWi247ktg_f4_ZFCfkJZzmscrNhByGvCSGuMrJt0AYc/s1600/DE2308A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87cbpAAqFs2VoVwTLDwbP0qtntzjBcvLFzWEFOC_fdArEsAJFJL1wtCZY-tSSDqjJa51kBgDg26IG41nTbDVDLbzSQGvdL4AQdWi247ktg_f4_ZFCfkJZzmscrNhByGvCSGuMrJt0AYc/s400/DE2308A.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You don't need to spend a fortune this fall to decorate!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spruce up your favorite space with one of these NEW</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tarot card theme tin signs. Can you believe they are </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">only $8.99? Hurry in today to see them up close!</div>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-63621828850644673592010-08-21T15:30:00.000-05:002010-08-21T15:30:17.866-05:00Cupcakes for a Cause!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAQnNgUqnRHk3-XcrztdJGIvmkrPCMlzBvQrcwt0YIfmSMj6Ul-_nWV6fmLEMF-QdMnBOsPajHvuE33DLjJ6lsdS5TpJPa_xNLEye9oanheSs6QcwY9NwIJJgYxVmiZRGwBhFqqNajJ0/s1600/Cupcake+Email.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAQnNgUqnRHk3-XcrztdJGIvmkrPCMlzBvQrcwt0YIfmSMj6Ul-_nWV6fmLEMF-QdMnBOsPajHvuE33DLjJ6lsdS5TpJPa_xNLEye9oanheSs6QcwY9NwIJJgYxVmiZRGwBhFqqNajJ0/s400/Cupcake+Email.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All of the Flags we carry here at Blue Orchid Studio, including</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the brackets are on SALE! 25% off all of our stock, and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">quantities are limited... so hurry in today. These flags are made</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in Seattle and have a very long life outside!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Take advantage of this great SALE!</div>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-81890705475639180952010-07-14T12:56:00.000-05:002010-07-14T12:56:02.040-05:00"After Hours" Charity Shopping Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We hosted our 2nd "After Hours" charity shopping </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">party here at the shop on June 25th, 2010! We had a</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wonderful evening, with wine, cheese and desserts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you would like to enter to win a party, stop in the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shop today and sign-up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are having a Cinda B Trunk Show</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday June 10th, 2010! In addition to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the show, we are having a 15% OFF</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">storewide SALE (excluding clearance items)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stop in from 10:00 - 4:00 for refreshments </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and great discounts!</div>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452477731671238250.post-64968614599336549702010-07-02T12:05:00.000-05:002010-07-02T12:05:48.714-05:00Shop CLOSED 4th of July!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyPbREsDW13X_I8cwH4RMV68Urg385EgAW4p2DukXOCHZ17KRGx2HYvBG051vZ1afjSBfhCdBP4vm9Ox2GnNbYyRkR9JggmFbWrx4RLgLtwr9VQj49kBtVK_evVT3FpZbTW18kCbFEjI/s1600/fourth-of-july-lady-liberty-patriotic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyPbREsDW13X_I8cwH4RMV68Urg385EgAW4p2DukXOCHZ17KRGx2HYvBG051vZ1afjSBfhCdBP4vm9Ox2GnNbYyRkR9JggmFbWrx4RLgLtwr9VQj49kBtVK_evVT3FpZbTW18kCbFEjI/s320/fourth-of-july-lady-liberty-patriotic.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy 4th of July!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The shop will be CLOSED on July 4th, 2010.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Normal business hours will resume</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on Tuesday July, 6th.</div>A little history...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10025244814460546368noreply@blogger.com0