Shop CLOSED Sunday, Aril 25th!

I'm getting married this summer and my family is throwing me a bridal shower...so the shop will be CLOSED on April 25th, this coming Sunday!

Eco-Friendly Animal Hand Puppets

Just in today, Cate and Levi Collection hand puppets for kids!

Made in Canada from all natural and reclaimed materials, 

these animal puppets are truly one of a kind.  No two puppets will

ever be the same, since each one is carefully constructed from

individually selected textures and colors. This Eco-conscious 

company does whatever it can to reduce its carbon footprint,

by sourcing the majority of its supplies close to home. Stop

in today to see our selection of puppets, retailing at $28.00 each!

Shop CLOSED for Easter Sunday!

Happy Easter! The shop will be CLOSED this coming

Sunday for Easter. Hope you have a wonderful day! 

Deep Steep Bath Products

We have brand new bubble baths to add to our current collection of Deep Steep. The best part is that they've reduced their prices by almost 40%, so now you can enjoy the same great products at an even better price! In addition to Honeydew-Spearmint and Grapefruit-Bergamot, we have a new scent, Lavender-Camomile.


Don't forget: This line is organic, so it's perfect for people with sensitive skin and allergies ... just in time for Spring!

New Baby Girl Socks

 

We absolutely love Trumpette socks! Whenever they release a new style, we make sure we're the first to get it. They come in a variety of styles (as shown), including Ballet Slipper, Mary Jane, T-straps, Sneaker, Suzy-Q's and more! Here we're showing them all in pink, but each box includes 6 colors, including purple, blue, yellow and green and black. They make the cutest addition to an Easter Basket for that special little girl in your life!

SALE! 40% off all 100% Pure Bath Products

 Stop in today and save big on 

 wonderful bath products from 

 100% pure. All  100% pure items 

 are 40% off and have awesome

 benefits for your skin! 

• NO synthetic chemicals
• NO chemical preservatives
• NO artificial fragrances
• NO artificial colors
• NO harsh detergents

Shop ... and Give Back!

This month, we're kicking off our newest "venture" at Blue Orchid Studio: SHOPPING PARTIES! And it's not just about having a fun day out with the girls and finding amazing new products (even though it is that, too); it's also a great way to help us out by introducing new customers to the store while giving back to your community at the same time.

Here's how it works: Stop in Blue Orchid Studio, fill out a slip with your information, drop it in the jar and hope your name gets picked. If it does, we'll call you to set up either an "after hours" shopping party or Sunday Brunch for you and at least five of your friends.

The "after hours" party will include appetizers & beverages, and the Sunday Brunch will include bagels, fresh fruit, orange juice and coffee. PLUS, every one will receive 15% off their purchases and you, the host, will receive double punches on your Blue Orchid Studio punch card and a free gift.

And if that wasn't enough, we're donating 5% of the party's proceeds to a local charity, including the Kendall County Animal Shelter, the Yorkville Food Pantry and Mutual Ground.

So, hurry up and get to Blue Orchid Studio to enter to win today! This is a great way to spend a fun day with your friends, find great gifts for yourself and others, all while making a difference in your community.

New line coming soon...Compendium!

Compendium is a Seattle-based company that creates and distributes a fresh, design-rich line of inspiring gift products. Our ever-growing line of gift books, journals, stationery, desk accessories and home décor are now sold in thousands of specialty retail gift stores worldwide.- (Compendium Inc. Website)


Within the next week we should be receiving this new line in our shop! We are solely going to be carrying the "Her Words" line of journal style notebooks. They come in both small 4"x5 1/2" - $4.00 and large 7"x10" - $6.00 each. I am really excited about this line and know it will be a wonderful addition the shop. It is a great gift idea for women of all ages and very special for any occasion. I hope you like them as much as I do :)

Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is only three days away! If you are looking for something unique this year and don't want to travel far from home, be sure to stop in and check out what's new.From new organic bar soaps, vintage inspired stationery, to cute baby gifts, you will definitely find
something for each of your Valentine's this year. 


Mention this blog post and receive 15% Valentine Cards in the shop!

Hand-made, one-of-a-kind artistic photo albums by

Janet Zohorsky. These albums will make a 

wonderful and unique gift this Valentine's Day!

Whimsical Hair Pieces at Blue Orchid Studio

If you're looking for a fun and chic way to update your look, then you'll love our newest line of locally made hair pieces. Each one is handcrafted with different materials, gems, feathers and fabrics, so your unique barrette won't be seen on any one else!

These make great, one-of-a-kind gifts for women of ALL ages with ALL hair types. Stop in today!

New Nostalgia Soaps Just In!

Stop by today and check out our newest line of soaps by Nostalgia!

These artisan bath soaps are not only earth-friendly - they're packaged in recycled paper and are made with fair trade practices - but they're also organic. Nostalgia uses skin-nurturing ingredients like pure essential oils, organic vegetable oils and organic herbs. You won't find any harmful or synthetic ingredients in these soaps!

What's more, a portion of their profits are contributed to the Beautiful Survivor, a grass-roots organization that promotes the healing and self-confidence of women and girls recovering from cancer.

Blue Orchid Studio currently carries three Nostalgia soaps: "Mixed Greens" (rosemary and green tea to help tone and repair dull skin), "Sweet Orange" (orange, crushed cinnamon and coconut milk to treat your skin) and "Goose Bumps" (warming and exfoliating soap with clove to smooth bumps on backs of arms and thighs). Bath time anyone?

 

Green Tea Scent

Mangiacotti Florals has become a staple line in the shop and

we are excited to introduce a new scent to our selection!

Green Tea lotion and hand soap is a fresh, calming scent

with a blend of white and green tea essential oils. Infused

with shea butter (like all the lotions in this line) it is great

for dry skin, especially during these bitterly cold months.

We hope you will like it as much as we do, scroll down for

a 15% off coupon good til the end of January.

Extended holiday hours!

The shop will have extended holiday hours starting next week. Normally we are closed on Mondays throughout the year, but we will be open Monday, December 14th and 21st from 10:00-5:00. We will also be open Christmas Eve til 6:00 p.m. If you haven't started your shopping, no worries, we have lots of great gifts for everyone on your list!

Special Artist Event

I am very excited to have well-known area artist Quen Carpenter be at the shop on December 12th doing quick sketch portraits. Recently I had the chance to sit down with Quen and have my own portrait done. This is a great opportunity to take home a wonderful keepsake for the holidays or give to someone else! For more information or to schedule an appointment please call Leslie at 630-55-8410. See you then!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! The shop will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, we wish you a very happy holiday. Be sure to stop in Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4, and Sunday 12-4 for weekend shopping. See you then!

'Tis the Season!

We've been as busy as elves this past week, transforming the shop into a whimsical, holiday wonderland that's brimming with new merchandise! From Cody Foster ornaments and Aunt Sadie's candles (Gingerbread, Peppermint, Evergreen) to one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers and handmade photo albums, you'll  be sure to find the perfect holiday gift.